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The Revolutions of Time by Jonathan Dunn
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negative charge that the poles of the atom, which regulate its rotations
in much the same way that the earth's axis, or poles, regulate its
rotations, are thrown from their natural equilibrium, causing the poles
to reverse. This, in turn, changes the direction in which the atoms
rotate, and in the brief instant in which the force of the revolving
movement, or gravity, is not strong enough to retain the atom's shape,
it lapses, bringing the materials they make up crashing down in
disarray.

"We will plant some of these 'atomic bombs' inside the city of Nunami,
and when they go off, the buildings themselves will implode and tumble
to the ground. One hand-sized capsule can easily level almost ten square
miles, and we have enough of them to bring the Zards to their knees,
with plenty to spare for any circumstance."

"Wouldn't the bombs kill those who set them off, though?" I asked him
anxiously.

"We have electron deflecting suits that negate the effects of the
anionizers."

"I'm glad to hear it."

"And well you should be," he grinned, which, as out of place as it would
seem, looked completely natural on his countenance, "For you and I shall
be among the bombers. Our meeting must end here, though, my dear Jehu,
for we each have things to attend to in preparation for the attack on
Nunami. I will see you soon, until then, farewell."

"Farewell, Wagner," I replied, and we each stood and bowed as we
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