Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
The first astronaut in human history was a vampire girl. Following the end of World War II, the world-dividing superpowers, Federal Republic of Zirnitra in the East and United Kingdom of Arnack in the West, turned their territorial ambitions toward space. Both countries have been competing fiercely for development. East history 1960. Gergiev, the chief leader of the Republic, announces the manned space flight program Project Mechtat (Dream), which, if successful, would be the first feat for humankind. At that time, Lev Leps, a substitute astronaut candidate, is ordered to perform a top secret mission. The "Nosferatu Project"—a program that experiments with vampires prior to manned missions—will use Irina Luminesk as a test subject, and Lev is to monitor and train her. Even while trifled by the walls of the race and ego of the nations, Lev and Irina share a genuine sentiment as they aim for the universe.
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Ep 1The Nosferatu Project
In his motherland's race to claim the first human spaceflight, cosmonaut candidate Lev Leps is assigned to a secret project which involves an outrageous experiment.
Ep 2The Path to Becoming a Cosmonaut
Lev takes Irina through the cosmonaut training routine. While she surprises Lev and Anya in some aspects, other areas give her trouble.
Ep 3Night Flight
As the voices opposing Irina's existence become louder and louder, Lev comes up with a special plan to help overcome her fear of heights.
Ep 4A Promise by the Lake
With less than a month until launch, Lev takes Irina into town for a little fun before she dives into days of solitude training.
Ep 5Training Separately
While Irina undergoes her solitude training, a visitor from Sangrad with special interest in N44 has come to watch the candidates train.
Ep 6Nosferatu
A terrible dream leaves Irina shaken and unable to continue training. As Anya and Lev try to get her back on track, there's even more bad news about the test flight.
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