Science Fiction Trivia

Pleb · Post by **Pleb** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:09 pm

cim wrote:
Pleb wrote:
Space Opera by Jack Vance?

That's the one! Again I never read it I only know it because of the general genre that is named Space Opera. Over to you cim!

and more · Post by **cim** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:01 pm

George Jackson wins a duel to the death through an unusual defenestration manoeuvre.

Title and author, please.

Pleb · Post by **Pleb** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:05 pm

Pioneers of the Stars by Cody Sherer? Lol I have no idea just googled it haha

and more · Post by **cim** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:18 pm

Pleb wrote:
Pioneers of the Stars by Cody Sherer? Lol I have no idea just googled it haha

Nope.

NigelJK · Post by **NigelJK** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:27 am

Game players of Titan - PKD?

and more · Post by **cim** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:41 am

NigelJK wrote:
Game players of Titan - PKD?

Also no.

and more · Post by **cim** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:17 pm

Okay: first clue.

The duel takes place at high speed, which is crucial in George's winning tactic.

Pleb · Post by **Pleb** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:25 pm

I think I've exhausted Google trying to solve this one...

marcusrg · Post by **marcusrg** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:19 pm

No idea... in the deep oceans of google, didn't find either...

and more · Post by **cim** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:26 pm

There are sufficient references on the internet to confirm you have the right answer if you know it, but true, probably not enough from the clues I've given to find it if you don't.

Okay, today's clues, then:
It's a short story, by a writer well-known for their anthologies.

During the duel, George is warned by a police helicopter for a rules infringement. His winning tactic, while unorthodox, was on the other hand entirely legal.

NigelJK · Post by **NigelJK** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:35 am

Well before I attempt a googlethon, this does smell of 'the running man' also by PKD (I do read other Authors

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and more · Post by **cim** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:47 am

NigelJK wrote:
Well before I attempt a googlethon, this does smell of 'the running man' also by PKD (I do read other Authors )

Wrong story, and also wrong author.

and more · Post by **cim** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:05 pm

Still no-one? Some more clues which might be searchable.

The story is said to have inspired a game by Steve Jackson, and director Alex Proyas was rumoured to be working on a film adaptation.

Weapons used in the story include lasers, induction beams, 7.6mm Spandaus, and buzzsaws.

George's opponent, Mr Bonney, was the top duelist in their region.

Gimbal Locke · Post by **Gimbal Locke** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:37 pm

Ellison Harlan - Deathbird Stories - Along the scenic route?

and more · Post by **cim** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:13 pm

Gimbal Locke wrote:
Ellison Harlan - Deathbird Stories - Along the scenic route?

That's the one! Over to you...

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