I don't remember the title or who wrote it, but this was a short story that took place far far in the future. Humans are now all genetically engineered for their roles. The human ambassador is large and powerful, covered with a black shell of an exoskeleton, as being hard to injure or kill is useful in the role of ambassador to primitive species. I'm not certain I remember correctly but I think the race he is negotiating with is on the verge of expanding their presence in space and he is there to try to get them to agree to certain limitations. They don't like the idea of the humans limiting their growth and though he tries to warn them that they really should reconsider they refuse.
The story ends saying that humans that have been genetically engineered as the ultimate in warriors are coming to deal with this race - in their 8 mile long warship.
I read this many years ago and I can't figure out who wrote it or what it was called! Help!!!
The story ends saying that humans that have been genetically engineered as the ultimate in warriors are coming to deal with this race - in their 8 mile long warship.
I read this many years ago and I can't figure out who wrote it or what it was called! Help!!!