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Short Story

Colony

1953

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About this story

An expedition finds a seemingly ideal planet, until ordinary equipment begins attacking the explorers. With appearances no longer trustworthy, even the simplest act of survival becomes dangerous.

Chronology

Work history

  1. no later than Aug 11, 1952

    Composition: no later than Aug 11, 1952

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. Aug 11, 1952

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Aug 11, 1952

  3. Jun 1953

    First published Jun 1953

    Galaxy SF