Combat-
An Alien landing on Earth might be readily misled, victimized by a one-sided viewpoint. And then again ... it might be the Earthmen who were misled....
Mercenary-
Every status-quo-caste society in history has left open two roads to rise above your caste: The Priest and The Warrior. But in a society of TV and tranquilizers--the Warrior acquires a strange new meaning....
Medal of Honor-
According to tradition, the man who held the Galactic Medal of Honor could do no wrong. In a strange way, Captain Don Mathers was to learn that this was true.
Dogfight - 1973-
Flying at 1600 m.p.h. you act with split-second timing after you sight the enemy. And you're allowed only one mistake--your last!
Unborn Tomorrow-
Unfortunately, there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future... and though he didn't want to... nevertheless he did...
Border, Breed Nor Birth-
Kipling said those things didn't count when two strong men stood face to face. But ... do they count when two strong ideologies stand face to face...?
Black Man's Burden-
The turmoil in Africa is only beginning—and it must grow worse before it's better. Not until the people of Africa know they are Africans—not warring tribesmen—will there be peace....
Freedom-
Freedom is a very dangerous thing indeed. It is so catching—like a plague—even the doctors get it.
Revolution-
Before you wish for something--or send agents to get it for you--make very, very sure you really want it. You might get it, you know....
Subversive-
''Subversive'' is, in essence, a negative term--it means simply ''against the existent system.'' It doesn't mean subversives all agree...
Expediter-
His assignment was to get things done; he definitely did so.Not quite the things intended, perhaps, but definitely done.
Off Course-
Shure and begorra, it was a great day for the Earth! The first envoy from another world was about to speak--that is, if he could forget that horse for a minute....
Frigid Fracas-
In any status-hungry culture, the level a man is assigned depends on what people think he is—not on what he is. And that, of course, means that only the deliberately phony has real status!
Summit-
Almost anything, if it goes on long enough, can be reduced to, first a Routine, and then, to a Tradition. And at the point it is, obviously, Necessary.
