The Dueling Machine
par Ben Bova
Lu par Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)
The Dueling Machine is the solution to settling disputes without injury. After you and your opponent select weapons and environments you are injected into an artificial reality where you fight to the virtual death… but no one actually gets hurt. That is, until a warrior from the Kerak Empire figures a way to execute real-world killings from within the machine. Now its inventor Dr. Leoh has to prevent his machine from becoming a tool of conquest. – The Dueling Machine, written with Myron R. Lewis, first appeared in the May, 1963 issue of Analog Science Fact & Fiction. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
Chapitres
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| The Dueling Machine – Part 1 | 50:13 | Lu par Gregg Margarite (1957-2012) | |
| The Dueling Machine – Part 2 | 42:31 | Lu par Gregg Margarite (1957-2012) | |
| The Dueling Machine – Part 3 | 51:26 | Lu par Gregg Margarite (1957-2012) |
Critiques
I really like this story
mikezane
Imagine if someone (like your boss!) got on your nerves, you could challenge that person to a duel to the death in a machine. No one died, and wins were legally binding. Sign me up! :-) Unfortunately, the bad guys figure out a way to actually kill from within the machine. Can the inventor figure out how before someone else is killed? Good story, thanks Gregg!
Wonderfully Imaginative Story + Engaging Narrator
Troy Pruett
This is my personal favorite for late night listening! For me, many stories in this genre can be counterproductive to winding down before bed. The Dueling Machine scratches that sci-fi itch without being too intense. It still has action and thriller elements, but is tempered with dry humor. Gregg Margarite's (RIP) performance is full of inflection and nuance. I just love this title!
An exciting tale
Akku
I really enjoyed this one, a good tale with an interesting premise (I wonder if this one inspired a certain episode of Blake’s 7) - it’s well paced and quite exciting and the readers style suits it well
Pretty Good.
Pyrodin123321
THis story was just a little too short, and could have been developed a bit more but it was still pretty good. Gregg Margarite ALWAYS does a good job reading, and this story is no exception!
enjoyable
Douglas Smith
reminds me of Isaac Asimov - where the creator of the technology must get personally involved to solve the dilemma that comes up. and well read.
A gripping story
Glenster
Very well read and captivating science fiction that had me hooked from start to end
Excellent sci-fi short
Seven Archers
A great little classic sci-fi short, read by the excellent late Greg Margarite, RIP.
The Dueling Machine
David R. Smith
Thanks ! Always an excellent reader - story is fun too :)