Irresistible Weapon by H. B. Fyfe

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Author Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Irresistible Weapon
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Irresistible Weapon" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The plot revolves around the development of a highly destructive weapon during a tense race for technological supremacy between the Solar System and the Centaurian colonies. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, ambition, and the moral implications of advanced weaponry in a futuristic context. The story follows Arnold Gibson, a scientist who successfully assists in creating this "irresistible weapon." However, after proving his loyalty to the Centaurians, he discovers that his past betrayal has not gone unnoticed. As he is taken captive by Colonel Korman of the Centaurian regime, Gibson learns that the true threat lies not in the weapon itself but in the knowledge and processes that facilitate advancements in weaponry. The novella culminates in a tense encounter where Gibson realizes that both sides in this technological cold war hold powerful weapons, but the essence of true danger lies in the transfer of knowledge—the process that can lead to an unending cycle of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 29994
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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