The story takes place in the future when humanity has colonized other planets and space travel has become commonplace. However, the development of new technologies has led to the emergence of new forms of inequality and social unrest. The main character is a young man named John who is part of a group of rebels fighting against the ruling elite. The plot of the book "Ships in Scale 1980304 28" by John Scalzi is set in a future where humanity has colonized other planets and space travel has become commonplace. However, the rapid development of new technologies has created new forms of inequality and social unrest. The story follows the journey of a young man named John, who is part of a group of rebels fighting against the ruling elite. As the story begins, John is living on a planet called Scale, which is ruled by an oligarchic class that controls access to advanced technology and resources. The ruling elite have created a society where the wealthy live in luxury while the poor struggle to survive. John and his fellow rebels seek to overthrow the ruling class and create a more equitable society.

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