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Perry Rhodan #80
Caves of the Druufs
Science-Fiction
155 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1972
About the author
Kurt Mahr
646 books5 followersKurt Mahr was the pen name of Klaus Mahn (Klaus Otto Mahn), a German science fiction writer famous for his contributions to the Perry Rhodan franchise.
He was known among the writing staff as 'The Physicist', due to his original profession, which also allowed him to give a greater degree of scientific accuracy to his literary work.
He was killed in an accident in Florida in 1993, aged 59.
He was known among the writing staff as 'The Physicist', due to his original profession, which also allowed him to give a greater degree of scientific accuracy to his literary work.
He was killed in an accident in Florida in 1993, aged 59.
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December 2, 2018
Rhodan, Bell, Atlan and Fellmer Lloyd have been captured by the Druufs and have been taken to a gigantic planet in the Siamed System. The planet possesses a strong gravity and a methane atmosphere. The equipment of their jail consists of an artificial gravity generator. Rhodan immediately develops a plan to provoke variations of gravitation in order to attract the attention of the base on Hades. The signal doesn't pass unobserved by the Druufs, who put an end to the attempt and separate the prisoners. But the gravitational variations are received well on Hades. They are localized in the Siamed system, on the thirty-sixth planet, called Roland, and Captain Marcel Rous identifies the signals as an S.O.S.. As only a few Terrans are familiar with morse code, Rous conceives the fantastic hypothesis that the Terrans in danger could be Rhodan and his three companions who everybody believed had died on Grautier, but whose bodies were never recovered.
On Earth, Freyt and Deringhouses discuss the political situation. Thomas Cardif, the son of the presumed dead Administrator, has claimed his birthright as Rhodan's successor. After a demonstration of his partisans, Cardif's cause is damaged in the eyes of the public. Betty Toufry announces to Deringhouse and Freyt that she has received a weak telepathic communication emanating from the mausoleum of Ernst Ellert - a call for help regarding an unknown third person in the Druuf universe.
On Roland, Rhodan and his companions are not locked in: the Druufs trust the atmosphere of methane and ammonia in the passageways to keep them confined. But it doesn't stop the Terrans, who explore their jail, stun the commander of the base and seize a weapon.
Deringhouse, Pucky and Ras Tschubai arrive in the base on Hades. The mousebeaver must enter into telepathic contact with Ernst Ellert who occupies the body of the Druuf Onot. Finally Ellert appears by seizing the body of Captain Rous. He reveals that the Druufs brought back four Terran prisoners a few days ago who they consider as important. He also gives the location of the base on Roland. The reflections of Deringhouse take the same path as those of Marcel Rous: could Rhodan be among the prisoners?
The four Terran prisoners pursue their escape attempt. They obtain a Druuf spacesuit, which they adapt somehow to their size and look for an emitter, but they must face the Druuf robots which have been put on alert.
Aboard a Gazelle, Deringhouse, Pucky and Ras Tschubai arrive on Roland to rescue the four prisoners. Tschubai teleports into one of the rooms, but he is surprised by the elevated gravity and overcome by a Druuf. Rhodan and his companions find the exit of the base and risk going outside (after obtaining more spacesuits), despite the strong gravity. The Gazelle landed close by, but the robots give chase to the escaped prisoners.
In addition to the robots, the fugitives must face a rising storm. Rhodan is put in difficulty, because his spacesuit is pierced. Pucky attempts to rescue Ras, but he is paralyzed in his turn. The two teleporters are brought before the commander of the base. They regain consciousness, and to the big surprise of the Druufs, dematerialize. Back in the Gazelle, the mousebeaver is able to locate the four escaped prisoners and bring them back on board. The Gazelle takes off at full speed, under fire from the Druufs. Just before its destruction, the commando team evacuates the Gazelle by matter transmitters and arrive in the base on Hades.
On Earth, Freyt and Deringhouses discuss the political situation. Thomas Cardif, the son of the presumed dead Administrator, has claimed his birthright as Rhodan's successor. After a demonstration of his partisans, Cardif's cause is damaged in the eyes of the public. Betty Toufry announces to Deringhouse and Freyt that she has received a weak telepathic communication emanating from the mausoleum of Ernst Ellert - a call for help regarding an unknown third person in the Druuf universe.
On Roland, Rhodan and his companions are not locked in: the Druufs trust the atmosphere of methane and ammonia in the passageways to keep them confined. But it doesn't stop the Terrans, who explore their jail, stun the commander of the base and seize a weapon.
Deringhouse, Pucky and Ras Tschubai arrive in the base on Hades. The mousebeaver must enter into telepathic contact with Ernst Ellert who occupies the body of the Druuf Onot. Finally Ellert appears by seizing the body of Captain Rous. He reveals that the Druufs brought back four Terran prisoners a few days ago who they consider as important. He also gives the location of the base on Roland. The reflections of Deringhouse take the same path as those of Marcel Rous: could Rhodan be among the prisoners?
The four Terran prisoners pursue their escape attempt. They obtain a Druuf spacesuit, which they adapt somehow to their size and look for an emitter, but they must face the Druuf robots which have been put on alert.
Aboard a Gazelle, Deringhouse, Pucky and Ras Tschubai arrive on Roland to rescue the four prisoners. Tschubai teleports into one of the rooms, but he is surprised by the elevated gravity and overcome by a Druuf. Rhodan and his companions find the exit of the base and risk going outside (after obtaining more spacesuits), despite the strong gravity. The Gazelle landed close by, but the robots give chase to the escaped prisoners.
In addition to the robots, the fugitives must face a rising storm. Rhodan is put in difficulty, because his spacesuit is pierced. Pucky attempts to rescue Ras, but he is paralyzed in his turn. The two teleporters are brought before the commander of the base. They regain consciousness, and to the big surprise of the Druufs, dematerialize. Back in the Gazelle, the mousebeaver is able to locate the four escaped prisoners and bring them back on board. The Gazelle takes off at full speed, under fire from the Druufs. Just before its destruction, the commando team evacuates the Gazelle by matter transmitters and arrive in the base on Hades.
January 9, 2023
Die Logik des Romans muss man mal wieder sehr großzügig sehen. Dass gerade Kurt Mahr als "Physiker vom Dienst" so ein Ding raushaut ist schon ein starkes Stück. (Mit Luft anhalten durch eine Ammoniak-Atmosphäre? Unverschlossene, völlig unüberwachte Zellen? Ein unter einer Wand verschwindendes Laufband als Hinweis auf einen supergeheimen Geheimgang? Roboter mit einer Schussweite unter 50 Metern?)
Aber ein spannendes Abenteuer ist es dennoch. Schade dass Mahr Gucky und Tschubai nur als Werkzeug dabei hat, nicht als Charaktere. 3/5
Aber ein spannendes Abenteuer ist es dennoch. Schade dass Mahr Gucky und Tschubai nur als Werkzeug dabei hat, nicht als Charaktere. 3/5
October 9, 2025
Perry Rhodan und seine drei Begleiter gelten als Tot in der Atomhölle von Greybeast umgekommen, aber da kommt ein S.O.S Notruf. Was kann das Wohl zu bedeuten haben?
Es gibt wieder ein paar Logik-Löcher, über die hinweg sehen müssen und ein wenig bleibt es auf einer ebene Flach Perry Rhodan soll Tot sein und es wird irgendwie null geschildert, was der Tod des ach so wichtigen Rhodan in der Gesellschaft auslöst. Aber, wenn man fünf gerade sein lassen kann ist dieses Heft ein okehes Abenteuer.
Es gibt wieder ein paar Logik-Löcher, über die hinweg sehen müssen und ein wenig bleibt es auf einer ebene Flach Perry Rhodan soll Tot sein und es wird irgendwie null geschildert, was der Tod des ach so wichtigen Rhodan in der Gesellschaft auslöst. Aber, wenn man fünf gerade sein lassen kann ist dieses Heft ein okehes Abenteuer.
November 11, 2013
Ao que parece, a morte de Thora marcou o início de uma época sombria para a Humanidade.
Perry Rhodan e alguns dos principais figurões do Império Solar são tidos como mortos: teriam sido consumidos pelo fogo atômico de Fera Cinzenta.
O Marechal-Solar, Freyt, assume a direção do governo provisório; o Marechal Mercant incumbe-se dos serviços de segurança e o General Deringhouse tem sob seu cargo a frota espacial...
Porém o fato de que, provavelmente, Perry Rhodan esteja morto, não foi revelado ao público, já que o jovem Império ainda não parece suficientemente consolidado a ponto de absorver, sem profundos abalos políticos, uma notícia tão catastrófica.
Mas, por quanto será possível manter em segredo uma notícia tão importante?
Ou será que o pedido de socorro, vindo dos subterrâneos de Rolando, representa uma tênue luz de esperança?
Perry Rhodan e alguns dos principais figurões do Império Solar são tidos como mortos: teriam sido consumidos pelo fogo atômico de Fera Cinzenta.
O Marechal-Solar, Freyt, assume a direção do governo provisório; o Marechal Mercant incumbe-se dos serviços de segurança e o General Deringhouse tem sob seu cargo a frota espacial...
Porém o fato de que, provavelmente, Perry Rhodan esteja morto, não foi revelado ao público, já que o jovem Império ainda não parece suficientemente consolidado a ponto de absorver, sem profundos abalos políticos, uma notícia tão catastrófica.
Mas, por quanto será possível manter em segredo uma notícia tão importante?
Ou será que o pedido de socorro, vindo dos subterrâneos de Rolando, representa uma tênue luz de esperança?
August 30, 2022
Ach, irgendwie isses doch verhext mit den Nachfolge-Episoden die einen Cliffhanger auflösen müssen. Sie plätschern zwischen langweiligen und spannenden Momenten hin und her weil sie größtenteils nicht ihre eigene Geschichte erzählen können, sondern die Handlung aus der vorhergegangenen abschließen müssen. Mehr als Plot, Plot, Plot bleibt da nicht übrig.
May 31, 2012
The biggest SF series of all time - these early ones are a bit old style
February 1, 2010
great classic scifi
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