A Matter of Protocol by Jack Sharkey
"A Matter of Protocol" by Jack Sharkey is a science fiction novella published in the early 1960s. Set on the lush, alien planet of Viridian, the story explores the complexities of life forms on this newly encountered celestial body. The narrative centers around the theme of first contact with extraterrestrial species and examines how interdependent life forms interact in their ecosystems. The plot follows Space Zoologist Lieutenant Jerry Norcriss, who embarks ona mission to study the alien life on Viridian. During his exploration, Jerry experiences a remarkable Connection with different species, uncovering a complex symbiotic relationship between the planet's insects, bear-like mammals, and native plants. The creatures rely on each other for reproduction and survival, establishing a unique ecological protocol. However, as his research reveals the delicate balance of life, a disaster occurs due to the destruction caused by Jerry's team during their landing. This ecological disruption leads to the eventual demise of the planet's vibrant ecosystem, leaving Jerry to grapple with the unintended consequences of their actions. Through this story, Sharkey conveys themes of interconnectedness, the fragility of ecosystems, and the potential ramifications of human interference in alien environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sharkey, Jack, 1931-1992 |
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| Illustrator | Schelling, George, 1938- |
| Title | A Matter of Protocol |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1962 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Norcriss, Jerry (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51615 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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