Spacehounds of IPC

"Spacehounds of IPC" by E. E. Smith is an early science fiction tale that follows the dramatic voyage of the "Arcturus" crew to Mars. After a series of preparation checks and calculations that introduce the reader to the detailed tech and protocols used for trips through space travel, the expedition takes a sharp turn when a sudden attack damages the ship. Computer expert, Steve, and a passenger, Nadia, are forced to flee in a lifeboat where they find themselves deserted on Ganymede and face a daunting fight for survival, where they must face their attackers while trying to find their way back home.