Simeon Krug's obsession was to see a tower built, one kilometer high, that would reach out to answer the voice from space. The Androids were his tools and he was their God.
Acknowledgements: Robert Silverberg for cause, support, and cooperation; Ken Seamon for graphics; Rodney Walters for books and info; Alvaro Zinos-Amaro for comments and content; and all the fellow fans who have sent encouragement, information, and translations.