# VIII: Authority of Governor-General von Schlichten explained — Uller Uprising

> Chapter companion for Uller Uprising by H. Beam Piper.

## What happens

General von Schlichten assumes the role of Governor-General after the deaths of Harrington and Blount, facing a planet-wide Ulleran uprising. He uses force of will and pragmatism to manage the crisis, delegating commands, negotiating with King Jonkvank, and suppressing dissent from Resident Keaveney.

## Themes in this chapter

### Power and Corruption

Von Schlichten seizes civil authority through military force, using his pistol as the ultimate justification, highlighting the corrupting influence of power in a colonial setting.

### Resistance and Rebellion

The chapter details a planet-wide Ulleran uprising, with native troops and civilians revolting against Terran rule, forcing von Schlichten to negotiate and fight.

### Colonialism and Imperialism

The Terran Federation's colonial exploitation is evident as von Schlichten prioritizes holding Uller for the Company, using native labor and military alliances to maintain control.

## Character check-ins

### General Carlos von Schlichten

Assumes Governor-General authority, manages the rebellion, negotiates with King Jonkvank, and threatens Keaveney with his pistol.

### Jules Keaveney

Skilk Resident who challenges von Schlichten's authority and panics over the uprising.

### Colonel Paula Quinton

Appointed as acting adjutant by von Schlichten, replacing O'Leary.

### Colonel Hideyoshi O'Leary

Sent on detached duty to Krink to coordinate with King Jonkvank.

### King Jonkvank

Negotiates with von Schlichten for military aid against the rebellion in Krink.

### Brigadier-General Barney Mordkovitz

Reports on the fighting at the native-troops barracks and advises von Schlichten.

### Colonel Jarman

Commands contragravity forces at the military airport and assists in the defense.

### Colonel Cheng-Li

Intelligence officer who attempts to calm Keaveney.

## Key lines

> Von Schlichten unbuttoned his holster and took out his authority, letting Keaveney look into the muzzle of it. 'Here it is,' he said. 'If you're wise, don't make me appeal to it.'

Von Schlichten draws his pistol to intimidate Keaveney, implying that his authority is backed by lethal force.

_Demonstrates von Schlichten's reliance on military power to assert civil authority._

> By the time help could reach us from Terra, von Schlichten replied, we'll either have this revolt crushed, or there won't be a live Terran left on Uller.

Von Schlichten states that the Terrans must win quickly or face extinction, given the long travel time for reinforcements.

_Highlights the isolation and urgency of the colonial situation._

> You're authorized, in my name, to promise Jonkvank that he can assume political control at Skilk, after we've stuffed Firkked's head in the dustbin.

Von Schlichten authorizes O'Leary to offer King Jonkvank control of Skilk once King Firkked is defeated.

_Shows von Schlichten's pragmatic use of political promises to secure alliances._

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