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High Justice compiles seven interconnected narratives depicting humanity’s pursuit of extraterrestrial frontiers. From building orbital stations to colonizing the Moon and Mars, the stories chart scientific ambition, engineering challenges, and the political dynamics of space expansion. Through vivid scenarios, the book celebrates human resilience, cooperation, and the relentless quest to overcome the immense hurdles of interplanetary development.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Jerry Pournelle
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