Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 48 — page 64: what you’re looking at

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TABARN! DOCUMENT fate—who was he? Might he not be yet another Takato, one of the millions in the system? What a plausible theology could be founded _ here—a trinity, no less: the god of prophecy, the god of vengeance, the god of salva- tion. These would-be Takatians got little sympathy from the Constructors. Although I agree with them I have some sympathy for the Martians. Their love of ceremony and beauty touches a chord in every one of us. We do not subscribe to a Takatian religion, and that is wise. Some day the system may find a god in whom it can believe, some being whose works do not spring from common roots. Will men be happier then? Perhaps you 63 who view this record will know. Perhaps some day beings will explore the farthest reaches of the solar system and not be content with the petty back yard in which we live today. Perhaps they will conquer this whole galaxy and burst out in space to- wards the other stars. And perhaps . . . perhaps something very different will occur. The planets may lose contact with each other. Each may try to carry on some sort of life on its own. But I ramble. I have tried to tell you the story of the two Takatos and the great revo- lution. And now the story is ended. I must go. I wish you a glorious tomorrow. It is in your hands. comiclbooks.corn