About “The Mothballed Spaceship”
The Mothballed Spaceship" is a science fiction short story by Harry Harrison set within the Deathworld series. It centers on the reactivation of an ancient battleship from the First Galactic War, which was programmed to destroy any approaching object, including friendly forces, and must be activated by a correct codeword. The story follows the efforts of Jason and the Pyrrans to deploy the ship against an approaching hostile armada threatening Earth, highlighting the challenges of using outdated technology in a modern conflict.
Book details
- First published
- 1973