Despoilers of the Golden Empire

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Despoilers of the Golden Empire

by Randall Garrett

EN·~1 hours

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In a distant future where the very survival of the Second Empire hinges on a single element—gold—the galaxy’s far‑flung colonies are bound together by the precious metal’s power. The Imperial government, wary of the intrigue that toppled its predecessor, has turned its gaze outward, sending ships across empty gulfs to mine the elusive resource that fuels everything from starships to industry. The stakes are high: without gold, civilization itself would crumble, making each expedition a race against both time and rival claimants.

At the heart of one such venture stands Commander Frank, a towering figure of steel‑like resolve and relentless drive. A veteran explorer‑soldier, he commands a hand‑picked crew of daring adventurers, each willing to brave alien terrains and endless voids for the promise of untold wealth. Their journey begins with a perilous launch into the unknown, where determination and camaraderie become as vital as the metal they seek.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (94K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Randall Garrett

Randall Garrett

1927–1987

A lively, versatile voice in mid-20th-century science fiction and fantasy, he wrote everything from space adventure to clever mystery-fantasy crossovers. He is especially remembered for the Lord Darcy stories, which blend detective fiction with an alternate world shaped by magic.

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