Captain Future and the Space Emperor Quotes

“There was a look of desperation in the’ President’s aging, haunted face as he gazed up at the shining white face of the lonely satellite. “There’s only one thing left to do,” he said purposefully. “I’m going to call Captain Future.” The secretary stiffened. “Captain Future? But the whole world will know this is a perilous emergency, if you call him!” “This is a perilous emergency!” exclaimed his superior. “We’ve got to call him. Televise the meteorological rocket-patrol base at Spitzbergen. Order them to flash the magnesium flare signal from the North Pole.” “Very well, sir,” acceded the secretary, and went to the televisor.”
― Edmond Hamilton, Captain Future and the Space Emperor

“I’d enjoy seeing their ship hit hard enough to splash them all over Callisto,” hissed the emotional android. Captain Future grinned. “You’re too bloodthirsty, Otho.” Otho stared at him puzzledly. “I can’t understand you humans some times,” he complained. Curt chuckled. Then he turned his attention below, ready for action.”
― Edmond Hamilton, Captain Future and the Space Emperor

“With an oath, one Earthman reached for the flare-gun at his belt. Captain Future’s proton-beam licked forth, and the man fell stunned. “I could kill you with this beam as easily as stun you,” Curt said pleasantly. “Don’t make me do it.” “It’s Captain Future!” exclaimed one of the men, going pale as he recognized the unique ring on Curt’s finger. “You men,” Curt told them, “are going to spend a long time out on the prison moon of Pluto for violating interplanetary law! Supplying natives with guns is risky business.”
― Edmond Hamilton, Captain Future and the Space Emperor