Matthew Johnathan Boone Marmaduke
At the Freehold’s first real evening gathering with their new V’ren neighbors, jokes, food, and quiet moments of trust reveal just how much—and how quickly—life is changing for everyone involved.
As Matt Marmaduke discusses land, legacy, and the politics of hosting a displaced alien fleet, a child’s quiet interruption reveals the deeper engine of Freehold’s success: earned trust and presence in the small moments.
“Astra Quint,” she said, extending her hand, wondering what was in those drinks and if she could marry his bartender.
In an off-the-record conversation over samosas and zebra pastrami, Lord Marmaduke opens up to Priya Shen about alien partnerships, post-collapse power grids, and the neural interface that changed everything.
Matt reflects on food, friendship, and the cost of abundance in a post-collapse world where zebra pastrami belongs in school lunches—and personal history still comes with boundaries.
When journalist Jeff Sykes questions the legality and values behind the Marmaduke Freehold, Matt answers with clarity, candor—and a life-altering offer that challenges everything Jeff thought he knew about freedom.
When Kevin brings Mall to a high-status gathering, her fear of being exposed collides with unexpected kindness, power plays, and quiet reassurance from those who rule the world around her.
As a public thank-you for his tireless work, Matt gifts K’rem a fully customized truck—complete with V’ren-language interface and all the horsepower one needs to feel truly at home in Missouri.
Matt and L’tani return from their whirlwind lake escape to find work underway and emotions running deeper than expected. A glimpse into desire, restraint, and rediscovering human connection on a warm Missouri afternoon.
On the night of June 3, 2440, Matt opens up to Angelina in a rare moment of vulnerability. Over deviled eggs and cold Dr Pepper, they share a quiet porch conversation about grief, legacy, lost love, and the fear of starting over—revealing the emotional truth behind Matt’s stoic leadership and lonely strength.
Leonard Wood enters Matt’s world with caution, obligation—and a buried need. What begins as a personal plea turns into something more enduring: a command forged not by force, but by trust. With one quiet exchange, the future of Earth’s defense shifts from corporate indifference to something far more human.
Corporate leaders reel in the aftermath of Matt Marmaduke’s unexpected rise as High Lord of the V’ren. Amid blame, paranoia, and the realization that they’ve been outmaneuvered, one truth becomes clear—he didn’t take power, they gave it away. And now, the Midwest isn’t theirs to reclaim.