Captain Larkin (death); crew of the Venus-2 [Jackobs; rest un-named] (two un-named crew members die); crew of the Venus-1 (all die)
Synopsis
On their way to the planet Venus, Captain Larkin and the crew of the Venus-2, discover the Venus-1 floating in space and disembark to investigate. They find the crew stripped of their clothing and flesh, as well as anything made of organic material stripped bare. But then they come upon a dead, but preserved body of a crew member, who had written a warning to anyone finding them.
A radio blares the news that the President has unconditionally surrendered to the enemy and the war is over, and all troops are to lay down their arms. However, some people decide not to surrender, and, instead, escape from the Earth by rocketship, head to another planet, and start over.....with unexpected and devastating results.