Tulan

Tulan by C. C. MacApp thrusts listeners into the moral and tactical crucible of a space admiral forced to choose between rigid obedience and the hard demands of survival. As Admiral Tulan faces the Council of Four, the old certainties of command and the latest breakthroughs in hyperspace collide—forcing a warrior bred for obedience to think for himself if his people are to live. Set against a backdrop of interstellar politics and a newly proven alien threat, this taut science fiction short story blends brisk naval maneuvers with introspective drama. MacApp’s mid‑century voice delivers brisk action, ethical dilemmas, and a portrait of an officer confronting institutional inertia while the cosmos reshapes the rules of warfare. Themes of duty, loyalty, technological upheaval, and the costs of leadership are woven into a compact narrative that reads like classic speculative literature. Ideal for fans of military science fiction, vintage short stories, and listeners who enjoy character‑driven speculative tales, Tulan offers a fast, thought‑provoking listen—perfect for anyone drawn to classic SF that asks what it really takes to lead when the universe changes the rules.