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by Jack Vance

Classic story contains a variety of elements later used in his award-winning novel The Dragonmasters. The action centers around a small planet upon which live small natives whose lives revolve around pitched battles, tribe versus tribe. A small lodge provides a place for members of the greater galactic culture to observe and place bets.

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Hotelicopter Hovering Hotel
   This clever fake also has a nicely 'shopped video.

Parajet SkyCar Adventure
   Unlike most flying cars, you can actually place an order for one of these right now.

I Want A Curiosity Rover Sky Crane!
   'The observation vehicle was of that peculiar variety used in conveying a large number of people across rough terrain.'

Drone-Based Aerial Hammock
   'The observation vehicle... was suspended by a pair of cables from the kite-copter.' - Jack Vance, 1952.

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