Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – RETURN TO EARTH Alan told Fry that further discussion had to await another meeting, as time was up and they had landed back at White Sands. ‘It is on the ground now, and I will open the door,’ he said. ‘We will wait until you … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – A COMMON ANCESTRY Alan explained that the symbol of the tree and the serpent was not unique to Earth. It is a natural one, ‘perhaps because life is said to originate in the waters of a planet, and the undulations of a serpent are a convenient … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – PLANETARY INDEPENDENCE Fry was rather shocked to notice a very earthly symbol imprinted on the material of his seat. It was that of the tree and the serpent — the caduceus. ‘It is found, in one form or another, in the legends, the inscriptions and … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – FREE FALL Prior to Alan’s elaborate explanation of propulsion, the craft had flown over New York City — at a reduced height of 20 miles and a reduced velocity of 600 m.p.h., affording Fry an excellent view. ‘The differing temperatures of the various air strata … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – UNCONVENTIONAL COMMUNICATION ‘Incidentally,’ remarked Fry at one point, ‘I don’t even know your name, or do you people not have given names?’ ‘We have names, though there is seldom any occasion to use them among ourselves. If I become a member of your race, I … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS The voice explained the question of acceleration and why it had no effect on the occupants of their craft; a question ‘which seems to have come up quite often in the minds of the men of science, and many others of your people’. … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – LIFT-OFF The voice announced the imminent departure of the craft. ‘A moment later, the ground suddenly fell away from the ship with almost incredible rapidity,’ said Fry. ‘I did not feel the slightest sense of motion myself, and the ship seemed to be as steady … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – ON RENDERING MATERIALS TRANSLUCENT ‘I will now turn off the compartment light and activate the viewing beam,’ said the voice. For a moment the room became completely dark. Then a beam of light came from the projector. ‘The beam, or the part of it which … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – Steps to the Stars – INSIDE THE CRAFT A sound — partly a hiss and partly a murmur — came from the top of the craft. This lasted for about 15 seconds, then all became quiet again. ‘Any port large enough to have filled a … Read more
Alien Base: The Evidence for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth – Steps to the Stars: THE VOICE Suddenly, a loud male voice came out of nowhere: ‘Better not touch the hull, pal, it’s still hot!’ Shocked, Fry leaped backwards several feet, catching his heel in a low bush and sprawling full length in the sand. Something … Read more
