E. E. Smith

Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith, Ph.D. (1890-05-02 – 1965-08-31) was an influential early science fiction author, known best for his space opera series, Lensman and Skylark.

Triplanetary

Triplanetary is the first installment in the Lensman series.

• Absolute authority will be delegated. Full responsibility will be assumed. Those who succeed will receive advancement and satisfaction of desire. Those who fail will die.
  • All-Highest of Eddore, book 3, chapter 17