Dan Simmons · 1990 · Novel
Setting: far future (29th century) / multiple historical periods (via pilgrims stories)
Series: Hyperion Cantos — #1
In the 29th century, the Hegemony of Man comprises hundreds of planets connected by farcaster portals. The Hegemony maintains an uneasy alliance with the TechnoCore, a civilisation of AIs. Modified humans known as Ousters live in space stations between stars and are engaged in conflict with the Hegemony. Numerous "Outback" planets have no farcasters and cannot be accessed without incurring significant time dilation.
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