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Colonies have been founded by misfits, revels, or rejects. But not all are rebels, some are just plain old criminals. Faced with 15 years in prison, or Mars, Robert Black chooses Mars. Ten years into his time in the coal mines, he’s ready to leave. Will the colony administrator see any merit in sending the troublemaker back to Earth?
Men don’t take no for an answer lightly,. In some, it drives them to higher accomplishments. For Black, it drives him to search for new ways to escape. Befriending a young space pilot, he manages to hijack his spaceship, and is well on his way across the solar system. The trip may not go well when Black learns his young pilot was only bragging about his skills. Neither know how to fly the craft.
Not listening to reality, Black feels he can handle this brand new machine. A baby could fly this thing, right? Though he survives his crash landing, Black finds himself in trouble, panics, and turns a possible dire situation into a worse one for himself.
Bonus Track
- Keith shares info about this late entry to the age of old time radio.
- There’s a quick appeal to support the podcast in much needed upgrades.
- Some early fun with red Skelton. 04-22-1939 Robin Hood Skelton
