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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Last Victory" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of power, individuality, and the complex dynamics between authority and the human spirit within an oppressive societal structure known as Technogration. The story unfolds in a distant future where a group of colonists and Frontier Guards find themselves marooned on an unknown planet, encountering hostile creatures and the underlying threat of an alien parasitic species.  The narrative follows Captain Thane, a member of the Frontier Guards, as he navigates the power struggle between himself and the ship’s captain, Curry. After a violent encounter with monstrous creatures, Thane discovers that a seemingly harmless dog is the only entity capable of detecting the true danger—parasites that can take control of human minds. As the battle for survival intensifies, Thane grapples with his ruthless pursuit of power, ultimately confronting the moral implications of his choices. The tale concludes with an emotional crescendo as Thane realizes the price of his ambition, leading to a poignant moment of redemption through small acts of kindness and the recognition of humanity amidst the harshness of Technogration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction  aInterstellar travel -- Fiction1 aFinlay, Virgil,d1914-1971 0aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 195740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60309  c101135d101135