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y separately published work icon The Best from Galaxy : Volume I anthology   short story   science fiction  
Issue Details: First known date: 1972... 1972 The Best from Galaxy : Volume I
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* Contents derived from the New York (City), New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,:Award Books , 1972 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Soul Machine, A. Bertram Chandler , single work short story science fiction

Grimes is given a seemingly straightforward the assignment by Survey Service command to ferry a Mr Adam from Lindisfarne Base (Earth) to Delacron. However, he soon discovers that this is no ordinary passenger. Mr Adam is an advanced robot that has been manufactured by the Federation for the sole purpose of stirring up revolt among the robots on a planet that happens to be in the Federation’s bad books. Unaware of these plans or Mr Adam's purpose Grimes invites it to the control room to observe the ship's departure, and later to his cabin for drinks and a yarn. It's a simple act of kindness that inadvertently leads to mutiny.

 (p. 48-61)
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