02584cam a22003613u 4500 72795 UtSlPG 20260610134701.0 m cr n 260607r20241961utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006 Weapon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories June 1961. Release date is 2024-01-25 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Weapon" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story focuses on a war between humanity and an alien race known as the Eglani, exploring themes of conflict, identity, and the consequences of war. Set in a time when space travel and advanced military technology dominate, the narrative follows Commander Alton Fiske and his experiences aboard the starship Dauntless as the crew grapples with the harsh realities of interstellar warfare. The plot centers around Commander Fiske and his discussions about family and war, particularly his relationship with his wife Ellen as she copes with his frequent absences due to military duties. As the Dauntless engages in combat with the Eglani, the crew realizes the devastating impact of their actions and the psychological toll of the conflict. The narrative takes a turn when they discover that their emotional and humanistic approach to communication can effectively disrupt the enemy's coordinated attacks. Ultimately, the story culminates in an unexpected turn of events where the Eglani surrender, prompting reflections on the nature of victory and morality in warfare. Through Fiske's journey, Bone raises questions about the impact of warfare on both victors and the vanquished, suggesting that the outcomes of conflicts are often more complex than mere military victories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961 Science fiction Space warfare -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Bernklau Produced from Amazing Stories June 1961. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72795 113520 113520