Asimov's Future History Vol 2
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“It’s fairly old history now,” said Jane.
“And the obligation of our time is to remember it,” said Judy. “The larger lesson is that technological development does not necessarily mean civilized values — we all have to remain on guard. Humans, unlike robots, have the power to choose how to behave.”
Everyone was silent for a moment. Then Judy shrugged, smiling self-consciously. “Well, end of lecture. Look, I want to clean up. Okay if I excuse myself!”
“Of course,” said Hunter.
“I’ll say good-bye a little later,” said Judy. She slipped out.
“We haven’t asked you about the nuclear explosion yet,” said Jane. “Hunter, I suppose you’ve been monitoring the news since we returned.”
“Yes. No explosion has taken place in Moscow.”
Steve looked up. “I feel better already. That stuff Cushing gave me works fast.”
“I have news of another nuclear explosion, however,” said Hunter. “I checked the sphere console before we left Room F-12 and the information matches. The current unexplained nuclear explosion has eliminated the city of Beijing, the capital of China. Millions have died already.”
“China?” Steve grinned. “On our next mission, I’ll be the one who fits in for a change.”
“What time in history will we visit this time?” Jane asked.
“The time of Kublai Khan, when he was Emperor of China.”
Sources of dates
(For Volume 2)
AD = Anno Domini
GE = Galactic Era
FE = Foundational Era
Robots in Time (Predator, Marauder, Warrior and Dictator in this volume) Stated in volume 1, Predator