2116 AD The population is only allowed to live until their 21st birthday. On the 21st birthday (or Lastday as it is called) they are to report to the Sleepshop where they are euthanized using gas. They are able to keep track of their age (as well as their age being shown to others) by a crystal embedded in their palm that changes colors (0-6 yellow, 7-13 blue, 14-20 red, and then as Lastday approaches it flashes red and black until it goes black on Lastday). If they attempt to avoid the Sleepshop then they are hunted down by a Sandman. Not only are the Sandmen armed with a weapon that can fire a variety of deadly projectiles but they are also masters of the martial art Omnite. If a runner is able to escape they might find sanctuary if they can find a rocket and get to Argos Colony near Mars. (Logan’s Run, Bk)
