Mightiest Qorn

"Mightiest Qorn" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction tale of first contact, where tough alien warriors appear to conquer a human world, demanding absolute control. An ambassador and his team must face the Qornt when they decide to invade Smorbrod. A clever diplomat and his savvy sidekick travel right to the aliens' home planet, ready to take a peek behind their scary armor. Instead of finding bloodthirsty conquerors, they encounter a species obsessed with epic quests and legendary status. After negotiations, the diplomats concoct an unexpected solution, offering the Qornt something far more appealing than mere domination, which diffuses the conflict and turns potential enemies into allies. The story is an action-packed comedy, complete with alien encounters and plenty of witty banter.