The New Prime [SEP] publisher
The New Prime
"The New Prime" is a science fiction novelette by American writer Jack Vance, first published in the February 1951 issue of "Worlds Beyond" as "Brain of the Galaxy". 
Plot summary.
With his term of office coming to an end, the ruler of the galaxy tries to persuade those responsible for selecting his successor to choose him again by devising a series of tests to demonstrate his superiority over the other candidates.
Wolfe (Sep 1975)
Paperback Publisher: New English Library (Sep 1976)
External links.
- RAF Museum Summary Information