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A ROUTINE FLIGHT UNTIL—

K-262 to Eppan.

At first a mere checkup job, to determine if the Robot Regent of Arkon has planted agents there.

But when the telepath boards the spaceship, he is gripped by a nameless terror.

With all life in the Milky Way threatened by the Druuf Danger, the expedition to Eppan ordered by Perry Rhodan is but one of many probes… but it differs from all the rest when the men of the K-262 realize anew in frightening fashion a law of the conquest of space: the universe will confront inquisitive man time & again with mysteries & dangers. One of the greatest examples of this is the sheer terror of—

THE HORROR

RUDE AWAKENING?

HIBERNATE NOW, resuscitate later.

This is the plum promised people with plenty of money who dream (dream is the word) of laying down their dissatisfied bodies in the present (of the 21st century) and reawakening in the 22d, 23d or 24th.

But things are not what they seem and behind this hibernation lure is a scheme to conquer the world. No less!

The promise: a happy future. The plot: treason to all mankind!

The resolution of the plot: to discover it you must read—

THE SLEEPERS

SITUATION PERILOUS

PERRY RHODAN speaks:

"Our position is desperate.

"Earth's position is known.

"The Solar Imperium is too weak to repulse any earnest attack.

"Atlan has his own problems."

A strong ally must be found. Contact with the Molecular Deformers could boomerang but it is a desperate risk that must be taken.

”I would make a deal with the Devil himself to save mankind!” declares Rhodan.

And so, the machinery is set in motion that results in—

SECRET MISSION: MOLUK

Focuses on internal struggles within the burgeoning human civilization and external pressures in the early days of space exploration.

CHALLENGE & RESPONSE

THE SOLAR FLEET demands first-class physical specimens.

Young John Pincer, unfortunately, has not been endowed with a physique that would qualify.

But when John takes his bride Cora on a honeymoon trip to the stars, unanticipated events happen that constitute a challenge to this galactic greenhorn.

In a time of high tension, despite physical deficiencies and a lack of expertise in space, a greenhorn can sometimes take the bull by the horns and snatch victory from defeat.

John Pincer proves himself a match for the menacing Akons in—

HORN: GREEN

TOP COMMAND CRISIS

FEVERISH HASTE.

Research Project "Liquitiv" is being pushed forward in feverish haste.

For what was at first merely a mission for a few agents of Division 3, has developed into a desperate situation that has the leaders of the Solar Empire holding their frightened breaths.

Terra, the colonial planets and the Arkon worlds find they have been lulled into a false sense of security by the scientists of two Imperiums who have made a disastrous error in their analyses of the long-range effects on humans & Arkonides of liquitiv.

The hope of multiple worlds now rests on—

SPOOR OF THE ANTIS

THE ULTIMATE THREAT

ATLAN knew it would be senseless to take command of the 10,000 robotships which were presently under control of their separate positronicons. Even on the flagship itself he had left the navigation to the autopilot system.

Atlan, the ancient but ever-youthful Admiral, did not intend to attack without warning. The fleet was an ultimate threat and RHODAN would understand it as such.

Soon the Moment of Truth would come for —

THE EMPEROR & THE MONSTER

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Only through mass evacuation could the inhabitants of the planet Azgola be saved from the deadly Spoors of Doom. And, in the final analysis, all oxygen-breathing worlds face the same threat from this lethal menace from the depths of galactic space. Everyone is at the mercy of—

SEEDS OF RUIN

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Atlan, the Imperator of Arkon, is faced with a terrible cosmic riddle. Why did an unknown race, perhaps 100,000 years ago, institute an operation that would bring ruin and destruction to races in the far future? To save his own planet of Arkon 2 and to solve this hideous puzzle, Atlan must learn the secret of—

PLANET MECHANICA

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The Giant Brain of Arkon has given the Terrans two hours to clear out—if they fail to comply, it will activate the necessary orders to insure their obedience. Have Atlan's worst fears become reality? Has the greatest computer ever constructed gone mad? Find out in the newest installment of the world's longest-running SF serial—

SABOTEURS IN A-1

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It was the most difficult decision Perry Rhodan had ever been forced to make—"Gentlemen, after due deliberation I find it necessary to declare a state of emergency and to place the Solar Imperium under a full military alert." Every one of his highest-ranking officers had to agree with his decision, even though they would soon have to face the most powerful force in the galaxy—the Regent. Each man knew what the end result would be... the destruction of Earth!

THE PSYCHO DUEL