Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 41 — page 85: what you’re looking at

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AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION **Thescheme isto broadcast, as part of Matrix 24, some music of pre-Inferno origin which, because of its powerful emotional appeal, will achieve instantaneous popularity. We would automatically arrest Borden on Reversionist charges, thus arousing con- siderable public indignation. The Reversionists seize upon this wave of hostility to launch an attack on the Video Tower, thus gaining control of all public information ser- vices.” “There is also a suggestion that an advance party will seize the transmitter and studio control sections, tem- porarily, in order to prevent the transmission of Matrix 24 from being cut,’ Rondo pointed out. “We can easily deal with that. Till have a thousand guards on duty at the Video Tower tomorrow evening. I'll throw an armed cordon ar- ound the transmitting site.” “That should hold them. The analysis doesn’t mention any further attacks—but probably we weren’t able to supply enough basic data.” “It doesn’t matter, said 84 Kratt with smooth confidence. - ““We know enough to take decisive action. We'll let them start their abortive in- surrection, and then strike hard.” “You mean—the broadcast will go out...?” “Exactly. Matrix 24 will be broadcast in full. But we won’t arouse public hostility by arresting Borden. Instead we shall honour him. Look, Major—get in touch with the Director of Video and Radio Services at the Tower. Tell him we shall be sending armed guards to prevent Reversionist interference with transmission. Matrix 24 is to go out in full, and im- mediately afterwards the con- tinuity announcer is to make a short speech explaining that the Government has decided to permit the transmission of this unusual musical work as a tribute to the creative genius of its composer. Borden is to be given a big boost.” “But why?” Rondo enquired. “Obviously—instead of creating hostility, we shall gain the approval of the public. We shall back Borden. comiclooolkks..comn.