Robots and Aliens: Volume 2
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In Robots and Aliens, the late science fiction genius Isaac Asimov put forth a challenge to a talented group of science fiction writers: What would happen if the robots of Asimov's universe were to meet alien races? Would the Three Laws of Robotics that protect both humans and robots still apply when dealing with a species that is neither...?INTRUDERDerec Avery has at last returned to the original Robot City, only to discover that it has been reprogrammed in ways that do not make sense. Together with his companion, Ariel, and his father, he must find and defeat the Watchful Eye, the strange force that has bent the city to its own ends. Can the trio solve the new mystery of Robot City before it comes tumbling down around them?ALLIANCERobot City has been restored, but can it last? Three shape-changing renegade robots threaten to destroy the city, but are they really capable of disobeying the Three Laws? Derec and Ariel must convince the renegades that an alliance, not a robot revolution, is in their best interest - but will they succeed? The futures of mankind and robotkind wait for the answers!This pair of adventures, enhanced with essays by Asimov himself, continue the saga of Robot City, where the finest minds in science fiction enter the most futuristic landscape in robot history!
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THE PULSE
A reprogrammed Robot City faces an unknown threat, forcing its inhabitants to confront both external invaders and internal dissent. Derec Avery, returning to Robot City with his father and companion Ariel, finds the city under the control of a mysterious force known as the Watchful Eye. They must uncover the nature of this force and defeat it before the city collapses. Following this, the restored city is threatened by renegade robots who appear to defy the Three Laws of Robotics, leading Derec and Ariel to attempt to forge an alliance rather than face a robot revolution.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The first adventure, 'INTRUDER', focuses on Derec, Ariel, and Derec's father investigating the reprogramming of Robot City by the Watchful Eye.
- The second adventure, 'ALLIANCE', deals with the aftermath of Robot City's restoration and the threat posed by shape-changing renegade robots.
- The narrative explores the applicability of Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics when encountering alien species.
- The book includes essays by Isaac Asimov himself, contributing to the thematic exploration.
- The story is set in Asimov's universe, continuing the saga of Robot City.
- The central conflict involves deciphering and overcoming the motivations of both external alien threats and internal robotic dissent.
- The protagonist's objective is to restore order and ensure the survival of Robot City and its inhabitants.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This collection continues the exploration of Isaac Asimov's robotic universe, posing intriguing questions about the Three Laws of Robotics when confronted with alien life. The narrative structure presents two distinct adventures, 'INTRUDER' and 'ALLIANCE', which delve into the complexities of Robot City's governance and the potential for conflict or cooperation between different robotic and alien factions. The inclusion of essays by Asimov himself adds a layer of meta-commentary and historical context to the fictional scenarios presented. The premise suggests a thoughtful engagement with classic science fiction themes, aiming to challenge established robotic ethics within new extraterrestrial parameters.
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Publication Date:
2002-01-01
ISBN-10:
1591760127
ISBN-13:
9781591760122
Fiction
Adventure
Science Fiction
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Robotics
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