Rebels of the Red Planet: Recent Episodes
Charles L. Fontenay
First published by Ace Books in 1961.
This reading is from the text available through the Project Gutenberg.
MARS FOR THE MARTIANS!
Dark Kensington had been dead for twenty-five years. It was a fact; everyone knew it. Then suddenly he reappeared, youthful, brilliant, ready to take over the Phoenix, the rebel group that worked to overthrow the tyranny that gripped the settlers on Mars.
The Phoenix had been destroyed not once, not twice, but three times! But this time the resurrected Dark had new plans, plans which involved dangerous experiments in mutation and psionics.
And now the rebels realized they were in double jeopardy. Not only from the government's desperate hatred of their movement, but also from the growing possibility that the new breed of mutated monsters would get out of hand and bring terrors never before known to man.
Produced as part of the 2nd Annual SFFAudio Challenge.
Read by Paul W. Campbell
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Cheng and the Rebels reach the Hydroponic Farm. The future of life on Mars is revealed.
Nuwell prepares to hand Maya over to the Canfell scientists. Dark's plan with the Jellies swings into operation.
The Martian Qril reveals why Dark still lives. Dark and Maya prepare to leave Ultra Vires until Nuwell intervenes.
The Martian Qril reveals why Dark still lives. Dark and Maya prepare to leave Ultra Vires until Nuwell intervenes.
Dark travels to Ultra Vires in a plan to rescue Old Beard. There he meets Maya and Nuwell.
Old Beard shows Dark around the Canfell Hydroponic Farm where they both discover Goat's presence. Despite sharing memories, Dark sees Goat differently to Old Beard.
Nuwell and Maya trek through the Martian desert and meet some Martians. Maya learns some of the history behind Goat's experiments.
Happy Thurbelow makes a strange discovery and we learn more about the mysterious Dark Kensington.
Nuwell cleans up after Maya's betrayal. They leave Dark's body with a recent acquaintance.
Dark and Maya await reinforcements while discussing their opposing points of view. But when they arrive, things have changed.
Maya infiltrates the Rebels headquarters, learns of their experiments and comes face to face with Dark Kensington.
Dark Kensington returns from the dead after twenty-five years. The Rebel leaders check his claims.
Maya remembers Nuwell's court room arguments against Psionics. Nuwell orders Goat's experiments ended.
Adam and Brute discuss their walk with their father, Goat. Maya and Nuwell meet Goat to discuss his experiments.
Adam and Brute return from a walk in the desert. Maya and Nuwell discuss their marriage.