Falling FreeGenetic engineering has permitted the development of a breed of humans tailored for zero-gravity - "quaddies" with four grasping appendages instead of two arms and two legs. Now the development of artificial gravity has made them obsolete, and the giant corporation that invented them desperately needs to cover its illegal tracks |
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Page 76
... Durrance , the shuttle commander , floated into the control booth . " Snap it up , Ti , we've had a change of itinerary , " said Captain Durrance . " Yes , sir . What's up ? " " We're wanted downside . " er , " his “ Hell , ” Ti swore ...
... Durrance , the shuttle commander , floated into the control booth . " Snap it up , Ti , we've had a change of itinerary , " said Captain Durrance . " Yes , sir . What's up ? " " We're wanted downside . " er , " his “ Hell , ” Ti swore ...
Page 131
... Durrance spooned some sort of vegetable pudding into his mouth . " Ah . " Leo glanced around . " Is Ti with you ? " Durrance snorted . “ Not likely . He's downside , on ice . He's ap- pealing . " A twisted grimace and raised eyebrows ...
... Durrance spooned some sort of vegetable pudding into his mouth . " Ah . " Leo glanced around . " Is Ti with you ? " Durrance snorted . “ Not likely . He's downside , on ice . He's ap- pealing . " A twisted grimace and raised eyebrows ...
Page 132
... Durrance scratched his chin reflectively . “ If it's true , do you have any idea what it's going to do to the space transport industry ? The jump pilot claims the Betans got the damned thing there in two months — from Beta Colony ...
... Durrance scratched his chin reflectively . “ If it's true , do you have any idea what it's going to do to the space transport industry ? The jump pilot claims the Betans got the damned thing there in two months — from Beta Colony ...
Contents
Timeline of Galactic History Frontispiece | 13 |
Lois McMaster Bujold | 29 |
A Tribute to Robert Charles McMaster | 279 |
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