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Join the legendary scientific trio of Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they embark on a thrilling intergalactic quest against the most merciless aliens in the cosmos. Racing through countless worlds, they uncover hidden secrets and transform them into powerful weapons to defend Earth and its allies. Yet, as the ferocious Thessian enemy grows stronger, colossal space battles become mere skirmishes in an all-out galactic war. Can the Earth team unleash enough energy to halt the advance of these invincible foes, or will the universe itself be consumed in one final explosive showdown?

As the Earth‚As faster-than-light spaceship drifted in the vast void between galaxies, Arcot, Wade, Morey, and Fuller gazed down at a breathtaking sight‚Aîa shimmering expanse of stars that formed their own island universe. Morey calculated rapidly with his slide rule, exclaiming, We made excellent time! Twenty-nine light years in just ten seconds! And you had it on only half power. With a determined push of the control lever to full power, the ship hummed with energy, and sparks crackled in the control room as they hurtled through the darkness of intergalactic space at unimaginable ...

Join John Campbell Jr. as he takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the future of humanity and evolution. What will mankinds ultimate form be in 100,000 years? How will we evolve, and what will our descendants look like? It was 2538 years after the Year of the Son of Man. For six centuries, mankind had been perfecting machines. The Ear-apparatus was discovered seven hundred years prior, followed by the Eye, and much later, the Brain. By the year 2500, machines had evolved to think, act, and operate autonomously. Humanity thrived on the fruits of these creations, while the machines ...

Dive into a thrilling adventure with Black Star Passes, where a daring sky pirate wields his own ingenious weaponry. Experience the tension of first contact with a formidable alien race, a perilous encounter that could jeopardize the safety of two planets. As an ominous dark sun approaches, bringing with it marauders determined to unravel civilization in our Solar System, the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts‚AîArcot, Wade, and Morey‚Aîmust rise to the occasion. This captivating tale marks the early triumphs of John W. Campbell, showcasing his extraordinary imaginative prowess in ...