inter-cosmic-communication
The use of advanced Maintainers and telltales to detect and interpret signals from outside the normal cosmic rhythm underscores the technological means of interstellar and temporal communication.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Big Time (1958)Fritz Leiber Jr.
In this chapter, the protagonists respond urgently to a mysterious and cryptic distress signal originating from outside the known cosmos, leading to the unexpected arrival of familiar allies from vastly different time periods. The arrival of Kaby, Ilhilihis, and Sevensee introduces tension and emotional weight, especially as Kaby reveals the dire situation involving the repeated destruction of Crete. The chapter explores the complexities of time travel, cosmic communication, and the emotional toll of witnessing historical tragedies firsthand.