Tulan by C.C. MacApp (1920)
The narrative follows a Space Admiral grappling with the Council of Four's orders to surrender his fleet. Frustrated by their cowardice, he decides to defy them, believing that the fleet's honor and the lives of his crew are at stake. As he prepares for a final campaign against Coar, he reflects on the personal sacrifices he must make, including a painful farewell to his family. The Admiral's strategic brilliance shines as he orchestrates a complex plan to outmaneuver the enemy, leading to a decisive battle that results in the destruction of Coar's fleet. However, the victory is overshadowed by the revelation of a catastrophic weapon that threatens the very existence of his home planet, Sennech. The Admiral learns that the weapon has caused severe radiation and geological instability, endangering countless lives. In a desperate bid to save his world, he collaborates with Coar's scientists to devise a plan to neutralize the threat by using hyperspace technology to disperse the dangerous materials within Sennech. Ultimately, the Admiral's journey is one of leadership, sacrifice, and the heavy burden of command, culminating in a race against time to save his planet and its people from impending doom. The story explores themes of duty, honor, and the moral complexities of war.
By C.C. MacApp · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 8,191 words
First lines
_To disobey the orders of the Council of Four was unthinkable to a Space Admiral of the old school. But the trouble was, the school system had changed. A man, a fighter, an Admiral had to think for himself now, if his people were to live._
While facing the Council of Four his restraint had not slipped; but afterward, shaking with fury, the Admiral of the Fleets of Sennech slammed halfway down the long flight of stone steps before he realized someone was at his elbow. He slowed. "Forgive me, Jezef. They made me so mad I forgot you were waiting."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: C.C. MacApp
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
- Length: 8,191 words
- Structure: 1 section, 190 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The novel investigates interplanetary colonization and incorporates elements of futuristic technology, a classic facet of the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — Plot involves a group of characters traveling to unexplored lands and facing various hard challenges making it part of the adventure genre.
- Thriller — The story's suspenseful, fast-paced storyline and its use of climax, tension, and excitement justify it being classified as a thriller.
Tags
science fiction · adventure · alien encounters · space exploration · intergalactic conflict · futuristic technology · mystery · suspense · humanity · survival · extraterrestrial life · political intrigue