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station-sabotage
The ratlike alien's intent to destroy the station's control complex represents a strategic attack to disable the station and delay its reactivation.
1 chapter across 1 book
Way Station (1963)Clifford D. Simak
Chapter 32
In this chapter, Enoch methodically packs important and sentimental items from his station, reflecting on the significance of his decision to leave and the alien influences on his thinking. His preparations are abruptly interrupted when a hostile, ratlike alien intruder materializes with a weapon, aiming to sabotage the station's control complex. Enoch reacts quickly, using the mysterious Pet as a weapon to disrupt the attacker, who then flees after a violent struggle.