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Diplomatic Immunity is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheckley, Robert (1928–2005).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Diplomatic Immunity" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novel likely written during the early to mid-1950s. The narrative involves an alien ambassador with seemingly insurmountable defenses who arrives on Earth to invite humanity to join his expansive galactic empire. The book explores themes of power, colonization, and the limits of human understanding when faced with alien intelligence. The story revolves around Colonel Cercy and a team of scientists who grapple with the challenge of neutralizing the alien ambassador, who possesses the uncanny ability to transform into whatever threatens him. As they attempt various lethal strategies—ranging from high-powered weapons to psychological manipulation—they discover that the ambassador's incredible powers stem from a fundamental principle of chaos that underlies his existence. Ultimately, through the use of specially designed disrupters to generate chaos, Cercy and his team manage to eliminate the ambassador, thereby foiling the impending colonization attempt on Earth. The narrative is both humorous and thought-provoking, raising questions about authority, resistance, and the nature of intelligence in a richly imaginative setting.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Diplomatic Immunity
- Author credits: Sheckley, Robert (1928–2005)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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