Robert Silverberg

Name: Rescue Mission
Author: Robert Silverberg

Rescue Mission

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“Rescue Mission”, is a work by Robert Silverberg. It explores elements such as Mordarga, Mason and Klon Darra.

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ Yes. The mutant has relaxed control over me. Don't jump him as you're going to do. Let him start to probe you.
Why? Mason asked. He was suspicious; Klon Darra's mental voice had fooled him once already.
Two minds are stronger than one, Rick. And we're linked.
Mason understood. Slowly he raised his head and stared levelly into the brooding, hypnotically-compelling eyes of the alien telepath.
He felt the alien mind begin to enter his. Strange tendrils of thought probed within his skull. He held his breath, waiting, knowing now that Klon Darra had spoken the truth. ”

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ Mason thought triumphantly to Klon Darra, and the Venusian responded. Jointly they barraged the alien's mind.
"What's happening, Senibro?" asked the Security Chief.
The telepath moaned. "I—I—"
He slumped and fell heavily.
The Solar System agents gave the telepath an extra jolt, a final thrust, to finish burning out the sensitive mutated mind.
"Senibro! Senibro!" the Security Chief roared. He fumbled for his blaster.
But Mason had long since anticipated the clumsy move. The speed of thought is infinite; Mason and the Venusian, working jointly, easily immobilized the Mordargan. ”

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ Impotently, Mason glared at him.
"All right," the big man said to the telepath. "You can relax the controls now. He's weaponless."
Mason went limp as the mental force-field blinked out around him. He said, "What the hell is this? Who are you, and by what authority are you holding a citizen of the Solar System prisoner here?"
The big Mordargan grinned. "I'm Levron Clargo. You may know me: I'm head of Security in Mordarga City. I'm holding this Venusian here by authority of my position, and you too. The Venusian was apprehended on suspicion of spying two days ago. ”

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ Slowly, strength returned. And purpose.
He had fumbled last night. Now, he would make it up.
The main palace was a tall, lopsided structure built of a coarse-grained granite-like stone. The noon sun struck slantwise against the slabs which sparkled weirdly. ”

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ He kept his receptive mind attuned, hoping to hear from the Venusian again but Klon Darra was not sending.
They made a good team, Mason and the Venusian. A pair of Earthmen somehow never were as efficient together as a mixed-planet outfit; the green-skinned Venusian had certain attributes Mason lacked and vice-versa. Together they were a well-nigh perfect intelligence team. Knowledge of Mordarga's future intentions was essential to the safety and security of the Solar System. ”

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Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ I'm three miles out of Mordarga City. Can you hold out for another half hour? Mason asked.
Silence for a moment. Then the Venusian said, I think so. So far they've just tried some elementary torture. Not kid stuff but I'm still okay.
Mason grinned. A Venusian's pain threshold was fantastically high; the Mordargans could torture Klon Darra for days without getting any essential information from him. But there were other methods.
Klon Darra said: They've sent for a telepath. Once they penetrate my mind they'll know why we're here. We'll both be cooked. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ Mason wondered if the drink gave off alpha particles; it was that hot.
The things a man has to do in the name of Solar System intelligence, he thought.
He wondered what was happening to the Venusian. Impatience coursed through him. He had to get away, had to reach the dungeon before the Mordargans could interrogate Klon Darra with the telepath.
Rick! Where are you? came the sudden anxious mental plea. The telepath's here. They'll be questioning me soon, and....
I'm trying to get to you, Mason telepathed. But I'm having trouble. Stall if you can. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Robert Silverberg, Rescue Mission

“ You're a crazy fool, but I'm glad you did it, came the reply. Go down the left-hand corridor about a hundred paces and turn right. There's an alcove there and a half-stairway that descends about eight feet. ”

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