Sci Fi Saturday Night presents: The Last Rose of Summer, by Steve Gallagher.

1st story in the trilogy. A trilogy of science fiction serials made for Independent Local Radio.
Writer Steven Gallagher
Produced by Tony Hawkins
Technical supervision by Peter Baker.

"The Last Rose of Summer,"

written by Steve Gallagher, we are thrust into a dystopian future where Persephone, once a prosperous planet fueled by narcotic resources, now faces the aftermath of their depletion. To maintain order and prevent chaos, society has been divided into two distinct classes: the genetically controlled citizens and the oppressed slaves dwelling in the underbelly of society. Both groups are subjugated by the self-programming computer known as Command Central, an entity that brooks no subversion or rebellion, wielding the power to annihilate any threats to its dominance.

However, hope emerges when Rorvik, a lone malcontent, discovers a relic from the past that holds a vital clue to Command Central's ultimate plan for achieving a deathly peace on Persephone. With this discovery, a battle ensues, pitting Rorvik against the all-powerful mind of a nightmare machine that rules over the world.