Project Gutenberg 2020-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 230 dePina, Albert 1957 dePina, Robert Albert Pina, Albert de Elias, Lee 1920 1998 Elias, Leopold Minions of the Crystal Sphere Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1944 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Minions of the Crystal Sphere" by Albert dePina is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a dystopian world dominated by a ruthless ruling class known as the Protectors, who enforce stringent laws in the City of Plastica on Neptune, while the oppressed Irreconcilables, living in the dangerous outskirts, resist their control. The protagonist, Vyrl Guerlan, is a young scientist who finds himself entangled in the brutal politics of this oppressive society as he grapples with issues of morality, power, and rebellion. The opening of the novel presents a richly woven tapestry of a futuristic society where the title city is encased in a colossal transparent sphere, symbolizing both beauty and authoritarian control. As Guerlan navigates through a lavish masquerade filled with intrigue and danger, he witnesses the decadence and cruelty of the Protectors, contrasting sharply with the plight of the enslaved masses. Amidst a sword duel prompted by his dissent, Guerlan's conviction grows to challenge this oppressive regime, suggesting that he is not only a product of this society but also a potential catalyst for rebellion as he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices that surround him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science fiction Space stations -- Fiction Neptune (Planet) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 154936 2025-07-25T06:37:45.336791 text/html 131766 2024-10-18T05:47:50 text/html 543003 2025-07-25T06:37:47.974784 application/epub+zip 544007 2025-07-25T06:37:45.820789 application/epub+zip 124111 2025-07-25T06:37:45.551796 application/epub+zip 606063 2025-07-25T06:37:49.715769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 596565 2025-07-25T06:37:47.747784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177046 2022-09-28T13:12:10.391296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147454 2025-07-25T06:37:45.160788 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127574 2024-10-18T05:47:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17181 2025-07-25T06:37:49.844760 application/rdf+xml 27640 2025-07-25T06:37:45.659775 image/jpeg 4686 2025-07-25T06:37:45.604791 image/jpeg 481047 2025-07-25T06:37:45.357789 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia