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Boarding party

By Robert F. Young

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A captain’s mission to save his precious cargo takes a wild turn when a chase after a young thief leads him into a world of unexpected danger and cultural clashes.

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2023-12-04
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Summary

"Boarding Party" by Robert F. Young is a science fiction story about a greenship pilot whose mission goes awry when he stumbles upon an uncharted alien world. The captain of the greenship "Uxurient" is focused on finding mineral-rich soil to save his cargo of yumquat trees but ends up chasing a young thief who pilfers items from his ship. This pursuit plunges him into a series of unusual challenges that push his skills to the limit. This tale offers a lighthearted look at misadventures while also considering the weightier aspects of meetings between different cultures in space.

About the Author

Robert Franklin Young was an American science fiction writer born in Silver Creek, New York. Except for the three and a half years he served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, he spent most of his life in New York State. He owned a property on Lake Erie.

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