Legacy

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Gutenberg ID

21510

Title

Legacy

Language

en

Book source

Project Gutenberg

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In the University World of the Hub, Trigger Argee investigates the mysterious disappearance of Commissioner Holati Tate and Professor Mantelish while guarding ancient, dormant plasmoids. As she uncovers secrets about the vanished Old Galactic race and the threat of the aggressive Jesters, Trigger must navigate political intrigue and personal danger to prevent a catastrophic awakening of these powerful entities.

Summary up to 500 words

Set in the futuristic University World of the Hub, James H. Schmitz's *Legacy* follows Trigger Argee, a skilled martial artist and former star pupil of the Colonial School. Reassigned to manage the secret Plasmoid Project, Trigger works under the vanished Commissioner Holati Tate and the eccentric Professor Mantelish. Their mission is to locate and secure ancient, dormant entities known as plasmoids before they can be disturbed. Trigger's assignment is complicated by frequent 'grabber' raids targeting students with valuable connections, suggesting a high-stakes underground market. She is joined by Doctor Plemponi, the school principal, and Mihul, a tough physical conditioning officer who acts as her protector. Together, they face the mystery of Tate's disappearance and the strange behavior of Mantelish, who has taken up residence in a giant sequoia tree. Through a psychological interview with the 'egghead' Pilch, Trigger learns about her own past and the nature of the plasmoids. She discovers that the Old Galactics were a slow, peaceful race wiped out by the fast, warlike Jesters, who may return in eight centuries. Trigger also encounters Lyad Ermetyne, a former adversary seeking redemption, and Captain Quillan, her ally in the Space Scout Intelligence. As the narrative unfolds, Trigger realizes the gravity of the situation: the plasmoids are not merely dormant but potentially dangerous if activated. The story builds tension through the threat of the Jesters' return and the internal conflict within the plasmoid station. Trigger's journey involves uncovering the history of the Old Galactics, the fate of the Jesters, and the true purpose of the plasmoid project. The novel blends science fiction elements with action, mystery, and character development, culminating in a race against time to prevent a galactic catastrophe.

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