Oridin's Formula

"Oridin's Formula" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction tale set on the rocky planetoid Azair, where ambition collides with the universe's potential control. The heart of the story beats around a mysterious mathematical equation, promising absolute power, sparking a cosmic game of chess. Oridin, a secluded genius guarding the formula, finds himself face-to-face with the ruthless space pirate Caddo, who desires to dominate Earth and the entire universe. Their encounter takes a strange turn as the pirate becomes consumed by the formula's promise, transforming from a threatening figure into a puppet of his own desires, as Oridin returns to his quiet existence, demonstrating that the quest for ultimate victory can lead to personal failure.