Sixth Column
Campbell concept adaptation
Narrative Synopsis
Following a sudden conquered occupation of the United States, six surviving military researchers hidden in a secret Citadel in the Colorado mountains harness a newly discovered magneto-gravitic spectra to create miracles, posing as a religious order called the Temple of Mudar to spark an underground rebellion.
When physical force fails, the mind must fashion weapons out of faith and physics.
Notable Passage
Historical & Editorial Context
Written from an outline provided by Astounding editor John W. Campbell; also published under the alternate title The Day After Tomorrow.