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Slaves to the Metal Horde - Stephen marlowe

·2 hr 48 min·5 clips
Robot 6317B fears demotion in the hierarchy after failing to capture Hamilton Village villagers for plague spreading.
After being exiled from Hamilton Village for surviving a deadly plague, Johnny Hope is rescued by Diane, a member of the nomadic 'Shining Ones' tribe. As he adjusts to his new life as a plague carrier, he discovers the tribe plans to raid his former home and must choose between loyalties while navigating tribal politics and the threat of mysterious robots who spread the plague.

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A severe old-school SF episode where plague law, camp politics, and a corridor escape keep the conflict moving.

This episode moves from plague law and filial duty into village hostility, camp politics, and a push toward the corridor exit, keeping Johnny Hope under steady pressure as he tries to get free. The strongest part is the way everyday rules turn into open conflict.

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You want old-school SF about plague law, exile, and a breathless corridor escape.

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