Emperor Stannell III is a character from Isaac Asimov's novel Pebble in the Sky.
About Stannell[]
Emperor Stannell III ruled the Galactic Empire during the critical Earth Rebellion of 827 GE. The exact dates of his reign beyond this specific year are not provided in canonical sources. What remains documented is that his rule coincided with one of Earth's final significant uprisings against Imperial authority.
The rebellion emerged from Earth's desperate conditions as a radioactive and dying world. Earth's leaders developed a biological weapon using a cultured strain of radiation-induced Fever Plague, specifically engineered to target non-Earthian populations while sparing Earth's radiation-adapted inhabitants.
The conflict's resolution came through extraordinary means when Joseph Schwartz, a twentieth-century man accidentally transported through time, used newly developed mentalic abilities in combination with a mentalic amplifier created by Earth scientist Dr. Affret Shekt. This combination allowed Schwartz to mentally paralyze the entire rebel force, enabling Imperial troops to capture them without bloodshed.
Following the rebellion's suppression, Stannell III's administration initially dispatched medical teams and de-radiation equipment to Earth, demonstrating genuine intention to assist the planet's recovery. However, this effort was mysteriously abandoned shortly after implementation, leaving Earth to continue its radioactive decline without further Imperial intervention.
Appearances[]
- Pebble in the Sky (1950)