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Cybernaut

is one of a set of six stand alone stories in four

books, each with subtle links to the others.Each tale has the author Ian Quartermaines

fast moving, brutally frank,

pull no punches, extremely graphic writing style.

A potentially true account of humankinds future

if genetic engineering, computer science and

artificial intelligence go awry due to man's greed

and lust for power, this action packed story

confirms the indomitability of the human spirit.

NB. Cybernaut contains extremely graphic

accounts of incest, violence, savagery and horror.

Do not purchase if you are of

a sensitive disposition or emanate from

a sheltered personal background.

Connecting books in this Series:

Sleepless in BangkokWhite Slavery For King and Country

From Other Worlds

The latest hard hitting novel from

Ian Quartermaine:

Siam Streetfighter

Coming Soon:

Sleepless in Bangkok 2

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The Author: A much travelled journalist and copywriter,

Ian Quartermaine settled in South East Asia

during the late nineteen eighties.

Grateful for the yin yang insight which his Oriental educationprovided, helped bring a broader cultural perspective

to his written work.

These days Ian travels extensively,

but looks back with interest on his sojourn in Siam.

An early reader with an interest in adventure stories and sci-fi,

it was probably inevitable that when he eventuallybecame a writer, a book or three combining both genres

would result.

The Story: Although written decades before - think

Gladiator meets Avatar - Cybernaut is an obvious movie

with some very serious metaphors regarding the future of

humankind and our planet.

Strangely, Cybernaut was offered a movie deal within

days of the screenplay being written, twenty five years

before. But this major studio went into liquidation before

they could produce it. Back then the effects would have been

cardboard and cheesy, and only now can computer

technology and 3D create this future world in the spectacular

and frightening manner which the three Cybernaut stories

describe.

Written two plus decades ago but published only in

Thailand, coining the word Cybernaut long before the

Internet was established, the story is set in a technologically

controlled world of the future that just could occur.Based in the future but drawing deeply on mankinds

history and primaeval past, Cybernaut advances a disturbing

amalgam of possibilities.

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Utilising genetic engineering, any species or combination

of species can theoretically be combined. Add computer

science, and in the near future both human and artificial

intelligence will ultimately be down-loaded into a cybernetic

body. Using these technological advances, chosen individualscould eventually become immortal, rivalling the Gods in

intellect and power. But all too often mans greed and lust for

power overrides the greater good, and evil is always waiting

in the wings ready to exploit and rule.

An additional element in the present which could

potentially influence the future, is that multi national companiesare fast becoming so powerful that a corporate state is not an

impossibility in the future. Add religious fundamentalism,

increasingly powerful technology, artificial intelligence in the

hands of the few and the ability to alter the genetic composition

of life itself, and the ingredients are in place for Hell on Earth.

Add the supernatural, and metaphors in the threeCybernaut stories pose some extremely difficult

questions.

Twenty five years since Cybernaut was first published,

many of the events detailed within have come true. In its view

of Earths past as seen from the distant future, Arnold

Schwarzenegger had become President of the U.S.A. Thiswas decades before his real life entry into politics, when he

effectively became President of California. It also predicted

that each of us would have a microchip implanted under our

skin, effectively making us slaves of Big Government and

Big Business, in a Corporate State. This has now started to

happen. What else in this book will become reality? It hasbeen scarily accurate in its predictions. What it foretells is

even more disturbing.

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Published by IQ Inc.

International licencing enquiries:publicrelationsiqinc@hotmail.com

www.iqincmedia.com

(C) 1985. 1988. 2004. 2009.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted

or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in anyform or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying,

recording or otherwise, except for brief extracts for the purpose

of review, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.

ISBN: 974-830-87-21

Initial Print: 1988.

Second Pressing: June 2004.

E-book: 2009. E7EE-book

About IQ Inc.

A group of actors, writers, graphic designers and intellectual

property licencing executives combined in an informal relation-

ship to write, mentor other authors and package hard hitting,

edgy, real life projects for publication as books and movies. The

controversial and successful book Sleepless in Bangkok was

the first project, For King & Country the second. The two sci-

fi novels From Other Worlds and Cybernaut were published

simultaneously. Siam Streetfighter followed. Sleepless in

Bangkok 2 is on the way. Other projects are in development.

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Cybernaut

Special Edition

A Novel by Ian Quartermaine

From an original story by Jake Anthony

(C) IQ Inc. 1985. 1988. 2004. 2009.

Edited and Packaged by Jake Anthony

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1The CatacombsJoshuas rugged, almost perfectly handsome face stared straight

ahead into the gloom. Intent upon his mission, only the sound of his

footsteps crunching hard against gravel could be heard, each treadechoing faintly against some compact surface.

Proceeding on his determined march, Joshua made his way

through a dimly lit tunnel. One of many in an ancient catacomb, the

stone tunnel stretched far back into the distance. Illuminated not by

flaming torches as the ancient stone walls would suggest, but by

some unworldly power source glowing in the darkness, Joshualooked intently towards his destination.

The luminance grew stronger as Joshua approached the exit

to the tunnel and the sound of an excited crowd could be heard. As

his long march through the catacombs reached its climax, the sound

of his echoing footsteps and that of the crowd combined until only

the roar of many people could be heard.

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2The ArenaResplendent in styles combining ancient Roman gladiator, Egyptian

warrior and early twenty second century astronaut, Joshua emerged

into a gladiatorial arena. Stopping for a moment, his magnificentphysique glistened beneath the harsh sunlight andpowerful solar

generators bursting stored light energy of cold laser onto small

diamond reflectors, blasting the arena awash in a light source to

match the sun.

Wearing a bronze helmet trimmed with silver and emblazoned

with an Egyptian Phoenix, a gold covered titanium breastplate witha pyramid enclosed within a circle etched into the metal, and a toga-

like garment to his knees, Joshua appeared Godlike.

Constructed of high stone slabs, the ancient arena was the

centrepiece of a coliseum packed throughout with spectators. But

above the stone surround, the amphitheatre more accurately re-

sembled a technically advanced sports stadium. With camera ports

and huge screens spaced throughout, in freeze frame close up andslow motion action replay, every bead of sweat, emotion or trace of

fear would be captured for the delectation of the crowd. Whatever

event was about to take place would be transmitted to a greater

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audience beyond.

Young vendors smartly dressed in sparkling white uniforms

reminiscent of naval cadets from an earlier time, mingled with the

crowd. The snacks, drinks and frozen confections were popular

with the crowd, who were enjoying their day out in the sun.As a visual distraction, one section of the coliseum was popu-

lated exclusively by young girls dressed in a variety of feminine fash-

ions. Like a scene from the private enclosure of a horse race meet-

ing in the distant past, the fashion show contrasted dramatically with

the unisex trouser suits worn by other female members of the audi-

ence. Despite the excitement and anticipation of the crowd, they

were orderly and controlled. Bright and intelligent, there were no

retards, criminals or hooligans present. Outer violence was only

noticeable by its absence, and if inner chaos existed it was being

released in a socially acceptable manner.

Mothers clutched babies as they stood waiting to pay their

small part in the imminent event, and fathers held young sons on

their shoulders to gain a better view. Senior citizens on a communal

day out, swayed unsteadily on their feet as they attempted to catch

a glimpse of the magnificent specimen of manhood standing in the

arena. Well dressed in plain yet stylish clothing, the appearance of

the crowd contrasted dramatically to that of Joshua, who was clearly

of a different race, class or genus.Walking slowly and deliberately towards the centre of the

ring, the adoration of the crowd reached fever pitch. In response,

the huge man raised his arm and gave salute to the citizens of his

world. His fascistic salutation resembled that of the ancient Nazi.

An athlete and a warrior, the muscles of Joshuas huge frame

bulged and rippled as he withdrew a short broad fighting swordfrom its scabbard. Stabbing it into the air, the razor sharp edge

gleamed in the theatrically bright light. In his other hand, Joshua

carried a small round shield decorated with an ancient design - a

circle with a pyramid at the centre.

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Machine-like, aware of what was expected and expert at

carrying it out, the magnificently sculptured man stood still and

statuesque at the centre of the arena, sword above his head.

The senates ornately liveried box could have come straight

from the arena in Ben Hur. In contrast, the president and a dozen ofhis most favoured ministers were reminiscent of commissars in some

twentieth century socialist state.

Kaisor, Grand Master of the Brethren, sat directly next to

The President. Arrogantly demonstrating his elevated position, oc-

casionally he would lean over to make some private comment to

the most powerful autocrat on the planet.Suddenly, an overture of synthesised trumpets from ancient

times fused with unearthly electronic sounds. The spine tingling mu-

sic ceased as abruptly as it had started and the crowd went deathly

quiet. In the silence that followed, a series of inhuman roars and

primaeval screams echoed around the stadium.

In comparison to the fearful sounds emanating from deep

within the catacombs, an authoritative voice reverberated through-

out the stadiums multi-speaker system. An imagined cross between

Jesus Christ, Lord Buddha and Moses, but with a suggestion of

malevolence that was ultimately chilling, the voice commanded at-

tention.

Friends, welcome to the penultimate conflict in this quar-

ters Olympic Games. Let us pay our respects to Joshua, Leader ofthe Praetorian Guard and the greatest gladiator of all time.

The crowd listened in respectful and fearful silence to the

Voice of God.

It is time to celebrate the diligence of all who are loyal to the

Corporate State and to endorse The Brethren, who expose the

transgressions of all who would dissent from the righteous path.Today, we will witness the elimination of dissidents by time hon-

oured custom - ritual combat with the beasts.

Joshua remained motionless at the centre of the arena, sword

still pointing skywards in salute.

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According to ancient custom, should one individual dem-

onstrate courage beyond human endurance and survive their ordeal

at the talons of the beasts, their life will be spared. To add to our

clemency, the honour of the Olympic Medal and freedom to make

a new and honourable start will be granted.Joshua slowly turned and looked towards the entrance to

the catacombs, the place where the dissidents would emerge.

The names of the condemned will be announced along with

their crimes. From that moment on they will be struck from the

records, never to be written or spoken of again. Let their fate be an

example to all who might transgress.As the Voice of God faded eerily into nothingness, a highly

professional commentator spoke the name and crime of each dissi-

dent. Simultaneously, the information was transcribed on huge moni-

tors spaced throughout the stadium, allowing the crowd to show

their contempt.

Amos Christopher - Archaeologist. Corporate Criticism.

David Colin - Archaeologist. Corporate Criticism.

Adam Freestone - Space Technician. Fomenting Unrest.

Genos Halifax - Media Administrator. Disloyalty to the Holy

Corporate State.

Ivana Mayerling - Senate Assistant. Failure to Execute Cor-

porate Policy.

Robina Saharta - Physicist. Anti-Corporate Activity.Susan Saharta - Child. Non-Denunciation of Parents.

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