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Matter of Importance

Matter of Importance

By: Murray Leinster
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 The significance of any situation often hinges on your perspective. Consider the difference between labeling an event as a riot versus a war‚Aîits subtle yet profound. What if someone were to steal a spaceship? The local police are well-equipped to handle that. And a malfunctioning freighter in a remote solar system? Just another day at the office. But when a group of misguided individuals attempts to incite a war? Well, thats just routine for the seasoned officers of the Empire Police. In this captivating tale, the brilliant mind of Murray Leinster explores an Earth empire that has evolved beyond traditional armies and navies. With a highly trained police force at their disposal, theyve encountered it all, and for them, every crisis is just another challenge to tackle. - Summary by Phil ChenevertCopyright Science Fiction Collection Science Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 04 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster

    04 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster
    Sep 25 2025
    The significance of any situation often hinges on your perspective. Consider the difference between labeling an event as a riot versus a war‚Aîits subtle yet profound. What if someone were to steal a spaceship? The local police are well-equipped to handle that. And a malfunctioning freighter in a remote solar system? Just another day at the office. But when a group of misguided individuals attempts to incite a war? Well, thats just routine for the seasoned officers of the Empire Police. In this captivating tale, the brilliant mind of Murray Leinster explores an Earth empire that has evolved beyond traditional armies and navies. With a highly trained police force at their disposal, theyve encountered it all, and for them, every crisis is just another challenge to tackle. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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    25 mins
  • 03 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster

    03 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster
    Sep 25 2025
    The significance of any situation often hinges on your perspective. Consider the difference between labeling an event as a riot versus a war‚Aîits subtle yet profound. What if someone were to steal a spaceship? The local police are well-equipped to handle that. And a malfunctioning freighter in a remote solar system? Just another day at the office. But when a group of misguided individuals attempts to incite a war? Well, thats just routine for the seasoned officers of the Empire Police. In this captivating tale, the brilliant mind of Murray Leinster explores an Earth empire that has evolved beyond traditional armies and navies. With a highly trained police force at their disposal, theyve encountered it all, and for them, every crisis is just another challenge to tackle. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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    25 mins
  • 02 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster

    02 - Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster
    Sep 25 2025
    The significance of any situation often hinges on your perspective. Consider the difference between labeling an event as a riot versus a war‚Aîits subtle yet profound. What if someone were to steal a spaceship? The local police are well-equipped to handle that. And a malfunctioning freighter in a remote solar system? Just another day at the office. But when a group of misguided individuals attempts to incite a war? Well, thats just routine for the seasoned officers of the Empire Police. In this captivating tale, the brilliant mind of Murray Leinster explores an Earth empire that has evolved beyond traditional armies and navies. With a highly trained police force at their disposal, theyve encountered it all, and for them, every crisis is just another challenge to tackle. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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    24 mins
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