The Syndic

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The Syndic

by C. M. (Cyril M.) Kornbluth

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
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the SYNDIC - BY C. M. KORNBLUTH - ILLUSTRATED BY SUSSMAN

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I

26:12
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III

13:40
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IV

15:38
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V

13:13
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VI

9:40
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VII

11:48
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VIII

9:45
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IX

17:26
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PART II

0:00

Description

In a future where every conceivable form of government has already been tried, a loose‑handed, semi‑anarchic collective called the Syndic stands apart. Its members live under a fluid, community‑driven rule that contrasts sharply with the rigid authority of the official state, setting the stage for an inevitable clash.

The story erupts on a chilly February morning when the government declares an unlimited emergency after a devastating aerial strike on an armored regiment. At George Washington High School, the Syndic’s charismatic organizer Thomas “Numbers” Cleveland orchestrates a daring defense, calling in a squadron of precision pilots who unleash rocket‑armed attacks on the advancing tanks. The frantic, high‑stakes battle that follows showcases the Syndic’s blend of improvisation, daring leadership, and unconventional warfare—hinting at a larger struggle that will reshape the balance of power.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (279K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-12-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. M. (Cyril M.) Kornbluth

C. M. (Cyril M.) Kornbluth

1923–1958

Best known for sharp, darkly funny science fiction, this American writer helped shape the field in the 1940s and 1950s. His stories and novels still stand out for their speed, wit, and skeptical eye on politics, media, and mass culture.

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