Dorsai! by Gordon R. Dickson:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

Novel about young mercenary Donal Graeme and his exploits. Considered one of the first military sf novels, along with Starship Troopers. Dorsai was the first novel in the Childe Cycle. Select an invention:

Ball and Hammer Ship

Chameleon Battle-Dress

Indestructible Contract

Spring-Rifle - just a sliver

 

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