The Nutcracker Coup

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"The Nutcracker Coup" is a 1992 science fiction short story by Janet Kagan. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction.

Synopsis

Human diplomats stationed on the planet Rejoicing teach the porcupine-like natives to revolt against their tyrannical emperor.

Reception

"The Nutcracker Coup" won the 1993 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, [1] and was nominated for the 1993 Nebula Award for Best Novelette.[2]

References

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  1. 1993 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved November 13, 2017
  2. The Nutcracker Coup, at Science Fiction Writers of America; retrieved November 13, 2017