Machine of Klamugra

Name: Machine of Klamugra
Author: Allen Kim Lang

By Allen Kim Lang

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Two officers of the Extraterrestrial Service are implicated when a rocket launch incinerates a Martian priest; a Board of Inquiry orders them returned to Mars to face the planet's Judging Authority. The narrative follows their anxiety and bureaucratic humiliation as diplomatic and legal obligations force human colonists to submit to alien laws, while describing Martian executions and an ancient clockwork mechanism that enforces judgment. Tension between military duty, colonial dependence, and cultural arrogance shapes their efforts to prepare for trial and to avoid severe punishment, presenting a compact tale of interplanetary law, spectacle, and moral unease.

About the Author

Allen Kim Lang

Allen Kim Lang was an American author known for his diverse contributions to literature, spanning various genres and themes. His works often explore the intricacies of human experience and societal dynamics. Notable titles include "An Eel by the Tail," which showcases his unique narrative style, and "The Great Potlatch Riots," reflecting on cultural events and their implications. Lang's writing is characterized by a blend of realism and imaginative storytelling, making him a distinctive voice in early 20th-century literature. His body of work, including titles like "Blind Man's Lantern" and "I, Gardener," continues to engage readers with its thought-provoking content.