Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 41 — page 86: what you’re looking at

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THE BOOGIE MATRIX In that way the people will support us, and will have no sympathy for the Reversionist tactics.” ; “I see,” Rondo said, thoughtfully. ““That’s a good idea. Without the approval of the people, the Reversion- ists will find insurrection difficult.” “They'll find it impossible. Every citizen will be a poten- tial enemy. In the meantime, I shall have a unit of the Army moved to Video Tower, in readiness for the assault—if it comes. When we have wiped out the preliminary attack, I predict there will be no more momentum in this revolution. It will simply evaporate. One more thing— I propose to have Karl Soliki arrested and brought here tomorrow evening. We shall need a scape-goat—and he’s one of the ring-leaders of the Reversionist movement.” “Good enough,” assented Rondo. He went down to his own office, and put through a videophone call to the Direc- tor of Video and Radio Services. “Major Rondo, Security Division, here,” he 85 said to the face on the screen. “T have instructions for you from Commander Kratt.” “Go ahead, Major,” said the other. ““‘We’re anticipating trouble with the Reversionists to- morrow. An attempt may be made to seize the Tower.” “*As bad as that ?’’ enquired the Director. “Don’t worry. We're de- tailing a special task force of Security Guards to handle the situation. Leave it to us. New, this is your province. Borden’s Matrix 24, which is scheduled to go out on the air at 20.00 hours, is expected to contain pre-Inferno music of propa- ganda significance.” “What do Ido?” Rondo considered his words carefully. “Have it moni- tored,” he said, slowly. “When the pre-Inferno passage starts, let it ride for about a minute— enough to permit the public to have a taste of the kind of culture the Reversionists want them to enjoy—then fade it out. Have Borden arrested immediately. Announce the fact of his arrest without delay—quoting the authority of Commander Kratt. Then connicloooks.comn