Be It Ever Thus

"Be It Ever Thus" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction story about the clash between conquerors and the conquered in a future world. It follows students from a top science school as they tour a museum showcasing the remnants of a defeated alien race. One student, the class president named Billy Kasker, is shocked to discover he was actually a native swapped at birth and is now caught up in a rebellion. As Kasker grapples with his true identity, he shifts from being a supporter of oppression to becoming an ally, fighting to change the fate of his people. The narrative explores deep ideas about identity and the fight against unfair systems, leading to a moment of resistance and optimism.