Oolite Bulletins

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!

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

Title and author, please.

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

Pleb wrote:

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

Nope.

Game players of Titan - PKD?

NigelJK wrote:

Game players of Titan - PKD?

Also no.

Okay: first clue.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Ellison Harlan - Deathbird Stories - Along the scenic route?

Gimbal Locke wrote:

Ellison Harlan - Deathbird Stories - Along the scenic route?

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