02449cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500270015226400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032949000420036550000310040750800960043852013450053453400450187965300200192465300220194465300290196683000420199585600430203799900190208064667UtSlPG20260610134506.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWilliams, Robert Moore,d1907-197710aWhen the Spoilers Came 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Planet Stories May 1952  aRelease date is 2021-03-01  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"When the Spoilers Came" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novelet written in the early 1950s. Set on Mars, the story revolves around the complexities of human and Martian interactions within the unique social dynamics of the Martian city of Sudal. The primary topic explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the stark conflict between the predatory intentions of some humans and the more peaceful, communal lifestyle of the Martians.  The narrative follows Boyd Larkin, a human trader who has spent years navigating the intricacies of Martian culture while trading essential minerals for agricultural prosperity. His life takes a tumultuous turn when a group of ruthless spacemen arrives, led by his estranged son, Roy, aiming to take over mineral distribution in a way that threatens the Martian way of life. As tensions rise, Larkin is faced with a traditional Martian test that holds dire consequences for him and his son. A turning point occurs when a Martian named Seekin offers to take Larkin's place in the test, highlighting the bond that can form between species amidst adversity. Ultimately, the story culminates in a climactic confrontation, revealing both the destructive tendencies of humanity and the potential for cooperation and growth between Terrans and Martians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aAdventure stories  aMars (Planet) -- Fiction 0aProduced from Planet Stories May 195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64667  c105490d105490