The Hunch by Christopher Anvil:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

"Connely was not an illogical man - but he had sense enough to refuse to be logical. Which didn't help much when he was up against perfectly logical robots."


('The Hunch' by Christopher Anvil)

Intrepid Stellar Scout James Connely is sent out to look for two missing ships and their cargo of advanced technology. Can he find them before the raiders? Select an invention:

Astroposit
Retro-style system provides a readout on your position anywhere in the galaxy.

IntruGrab
A system designed to capture intruders.

 

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