Background
According to the author, Beta Colony was one of the first two colonies founded by Earth, both by American efforts; the other, Alpha Colony, vanished in a manner likened to Roanoke. Shortly thereafter, a world war destroyed much of America and effectively ended their space program, among others. As a result, Beta Colony, with its emphasis on personal freedom and tolerance, technological innovation, economic stability and influence, and racial and cultural diversity, came to hold a place in the political landscape reminiscent of an idealized version of America, specifically California (according to Bujold).
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Lois McMaster Bujold
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Vorkosigan Saga
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- Shards of Honor (1986)
- The Warrior's Apprentice (1986)
- Ethan of Athos (1986)
- "The Borders of Infinity" (1987)
- Falling Free (1988)
- "The Mountains of Mourning" (1989)
- "Labyrinth" (1989)
- Brothers in Arms (1989)
- "Weatherman" (1990)
- The Vor Game (1990)
- Barrayar (1991)
- Mirror Dance (1994)
- "Dreamweaver's Dilemma" (1995)
- Cetaganda (1995)
- Memory (1996)
- Komarr (1998)
- A Civil Campaign (1999)
- Diplomatic Immunity (2002)
- "Winterfair Gifts" (2004)
- Cryoburn (2010)
- Captain Vorpatril's Alliance (2012)
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