02409cam a22003613u 4500 27492 UtSlPG 20260610133628.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988 Upstarts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Magazine June 1960. Release date is 2008-12-11 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Upstarts" by L. J. Stecher, Jr. is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The book revolves around themes of interstellar politics, unexpected alliances, and the existential implications of rapid technological advancement. It explores the relationship between humanity and other races in a galaxy where power dynamics play a crucial role in survival. The story follows John Crownwall, an Earthman who finds himself on Vega III, confronting the ruling Viceroy of the Universal Holy Empire of Sunda. As Crownwall navigates the tensions and threats posed by the alien populace, he swiftly realizes that Earth's unexpected technological progress has caught the attention of powerful beings who see potential in collaborating with humans to upend the existing order ruled by the Sunda. The narrative delves into Crownwall's negotiations, revealing the complex interplay between ambition and survival, as both Earthlings and Vegans seek to dominate the galaxy. Ultimately, the story culminates in a poignant exploration of isolation when it becomes apparent that human advancement comes at a significant cost, leaving Crownwall and humanity to ponder their existence and place in a vast and empty universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Dillon, Diane, 1933- Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012 Produced from Galaxy Magazine June 1960. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27492 68401 68401