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In a world ravaged by a global nuclear war, the early triumphs of the USSR force the United Nations government to retreat to the moon, abandoning troops and fearsome autonomous robots known as “Claws.” These relentless machines reproduce and evolve in hidden subterranean factories. After six grueling years of conflict, an urgent conference is called by the Soviets, prompting UN Major Joseph Hendricks to embark on a perilous journey to meet them. What he uncovers about the Claws along the way is far more alarming than he could have ever imagined. Originally published in the May 1953...

In a desolate future ravaged by nuclear war, humanity faces its own worst creation—machines that think, adapt, and kill. Second Variety by Philip K. Dick is a chilling sci-fi novella that explores the horrifying consequences of unchecked technological advancement. The United Nations and Soviet Union are locked in a cold, crumbling war, but the true enemy is no longer human. Enter Major Joseph Hendricks, a weary soldier tasked with a final negotiation—but what he finds on the other side of the battlefield isn’t diplomacy. It’s evolution.

Originally published in Space Science Fiction in May 1953, this gripping tale by Philip K. Dick explores a future where the horrors of war have driven humanity to rely on machines and computers to devise new ways of destruction. But when these deadly creations begin to mimic their creators, the stakes escalate, forcing the human race to confront the possibility of peace—if they can manage it. Dive into this thought-provoking classic that raises questions about technology, identity, and survival!

This collection of five stories from early in his career casts a spotlight on Dick’s incredible imagination. In "Second Variety", robot warriors appear to have given one side the advantage in a devastating war. But a small band of soldiers begins to question just what the robots’ endgame truly is. In "Beyond Lies the Wub", a member of a spaceship’s crew buys a Wub ("a huge dirty pig!") for 50 cents, thinking it might be a good source of meat for the long journey home. Then the Wub speaks....

Immerse yourself in Philip K. Dick's terrifying masterpiece Second Variety, where humanity's own weapons have evolved beyond control. In the frozen wasteland of a post-nuclear Earth, soldiers fight a desperate war against autonomous killing machines known as "claws." But when these machines develop the ability to disguise themselves as humans, paranoia reigns supreme.

UN forces have retreated to a moon base in the aftermath of early Soviet victories in a nuclear conflict. In response, the UN forces developed special robots, called "Claws", which feature spinning blades and rudimentary artificial intelligence. Six years later, the Soviet leadership asks for negotiations to end the war. A UN officer travels back to earth to discover that not only have the Claws learned to replicate themselves, they have also created a much deadlier cyborg that threatens humanity itself.

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Join Flip and Alex as they discuss the current landscape of the game industry and talk about all your favorite game related topics! This podcast will focus on current events, hot-takes, random game trivia, and heartwarming stories.Welcome to the Stockpot Inn! We hope you enjoy your stay.Credit to Cirquet for the N64 Clock Town ambiance:https://www.youtube.com/c/Cirquet Flip - Phillip J. Partynski - writing, directing, audio, co-hostAlex - Alexander Petrulis - video editing, co-host