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The war Master: Master of Callous 2.2




The mining colony Callous, Cassandra King has taken over from her father, and finally its successful. But governor Teremon wants her, rather large, slice of the pie.


This picks up a little time after the end of part 1. The mining is working and the Swenyo is plentiful, everyone is happy, but once again the issue is that Teremon exerts her control by upping the levies, and taking most of the profits for herself.


Its a nice continuation of the story and expands on the setup in Call for the Dead. The Master is more present in this episode. Playing Mr Orman, a kindly old man, helping with advice etc. Though featuring more he’s still a secondary character and you’re still wondering what his overall objective is.


Other interesting aspect of the audio deals with are wether to give back the shares that the workers returned. A case that people are there for you when things are good but desert you when they’re not. There’s a little bit gf conflict between Cassandra and her partner Martine, as Cassie has followed in her fathers footsteps - more than she realises by being so obsessed with the mine.


There is mention of the time war, but really its a chance for more of Derek Jacobi’s Master and that’s fine by me.


Halfway through the set and I’m not that convinced by all the high ratings for this. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t enjoying it but am am wondering why I’m listening to it.

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