We Sent Test Pilots Into Deep Space. They Came Back Changed | Sci-Fi

We Sent Test Pilots Into Deep Space. They Came Back Changed | Sci-Fi

From Galactic Horrors by Galactic Horrors

June 11, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

The episode explores the disturbing effects of an experimental hyper-drive on deep-space test pilots.

📖 Written by Galactic Horrors The story details an agency's efforts to study deep-space test pilots. Every pilot who engages the experimental hyper-drive returns completely devoid of all long-term memory, yet possesses a violent compulsion to carve highly accurate, complex star maps of sectors that do not exist into the walls of their containment cells. ⚠️ Content Ownership Notice All stories, artwork, thumbnails, and animations featured on this channel are original creations of Galactic Horrors. I do not accept or feature submissions from other creators. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-uploading of any content from this channel, in any form, is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of copyright. Legal action may be taken against any parties found infringing these rights. 📜 Fictional Work Disclaimer This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes only. The events, characters, and organizations portrayed are entirely fictional, and any references to governmental bodies, entities, or individuals are not intended to represent reality. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life events or organizations is purely…

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Host: Galactic Horrors

Topics covered

  • deep space
  • test pilots
  • memory loss
  • star maps
  • science fiction
  • horror

Keywords

  • deep space
  • test pilots
  • hyper-drive
  • memory loss
  • star maps
  • science fiction
  • horror

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