The computer game by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee
RAMA propels you into the 22nd Century and immerses you in the mystery and adventure of a lifetime--a mystery that questions the egocentric notion that life as we know it is exclusive to Earth. Some unknown, intellectually superior force has sent the massive Rama spacecraft, which is roughly the size of Los Angeles County, to the edge of our solar system. A crew made up of you and the best trained astronauts on Earth sets out to explore the spacestation and unlock the mysteries of extraterrestrial life. The outcome of your travels will change the face of humankind, opening its eyes to the existence of an alien race of far superior intelligence.Joining you on the mission are Drs. David Brown and Shigeru Takagishi, experts in the field of exobiology and the environments of Rama. Otto Heilmann and Michael O'Toole are career military officers whose main objective is to assess Rama's threat to Earth. Nicole des Jardins is the chief life sciences officer, whose medical expertise is critical to your mission. Richard Wakefield is the quirky yet brilliant scientist who can solve any puzzle. And finally there are Francesca Sabatini and Reggie Wilson, the world-renowned television journalists, whose sole purpose is to keep the people of Earth informed about what's going on inside the behemoth alien spaceship.
Research and exploration have led scientists to different perceptions of the purpose of Rama. Some think it is completely benign and indifferent to human exploration. But once the ship's trajectory changes and it embarks on a collision course with Earth, many begin to think that Rama spells mankind's doom. Your ultimate mission is to save Rama. Or is it to save Earth from its collision course with the ship? You won't know until the very end of the game.
What is Rama? Where did it come from? Who built it and sent to the edge of our solar system? These are questions that you'll need to answer by exploring the alien spacestation and its complex landscape. There you'll discover intelligent alien machines, intriguing extraterrestrial creatures, architectural wonders, and a variety of complex puzzles that reveal clues to the origins and purpose of Rama.