About the book: 2006 / "Space... is boring and dull, and therefore every planet that goes beyond the usual is played out between those who want to acquire it. Applications are accepted only from those civilizations whose representatives are able to survive on the disputed planet without any additional devices. The order of attempts is determined by drawing lots. Applicants must not have any professional survival training...Each planet is given three attempts. If all of them are unsuccessful, the applicant civilization drops out of the competition and it’s the next one’s turn.».