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mechanical-combat
The chapter features a battle involving a mechanical spider used as a weapon or mount, highlighting advanced technology in combat.
1 chapter across 1 book
Startide Rising (1983)David Brin
Gotcha! Gotcha! #
In this chapter, Toshio faces a violent confrontation with Sreekah-pol and his mechanical spider, narrowly avoiding attacks while attempting to defend himself with a needler pistol. The situation escalates as the island itself begins to shake violently, disrupting the combatants and culminating in a telepathic or psychic scream that causes confusion and distress, ultimately incapacitating the dolphin and its spider mount.