Kinnison

(Kimball Kinnison is of course the penultimate of a multi-million year breeding project, so he's kinda special: -).

mrissa: Books read, early January mrissa 2010

Kimball Kinnison from the LENSMEN books of Doc E E Smith -- this man is the epitome of the science fictional idea of a super-soldier, super-spy, super-scientist, super-boy-scout, super-hero.

MIND MELD: Who are the Most Memorable Characters in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror? 2008

I took the last two years of Lensman-ship, for physical reasons only, at Wentworth Hall instead of the Academy of Klovia because upon Tellus the name Kinnison is not at all uncommon, while upon Klovia the fact that "Kit" Kinnison was the son of the coordinator could not have been concealed.

Children of the Lens Smith, E. E. 1954

Worsel next called Kinnison, informing him of their findings and discussion, most of which he had already picked up, and the action they were forced to take.

The Dragon Lensman Kyle, David, 1919- 1981

"I'll put a stop to that, Worsel!" called Kinnison, referring to the fact, well known to all us moderns, that any real animal, no matter how savage, can be controlled by any wearer of the Lens.

Galactic Patrol Smith, E. E. 1950

Therefore, when the infiltration of thought-screened men warned him that the meeting was about to be called Kinnison was ready.

Gray Lensman Smith, E. E. 1950

At the first word Kinnison had shoved his blast-lever full over.

Gray Lensman Smith, E. E. 1950

Twice the name of "Kinnison" came out together with that of another skilled in astronautics and was replaced.

Galactic Patrol Smith, E. E. 1950

Ouch … that screed reminds me of the Late Great Sam Kinnison …

Think Progress » Sen. Murkowski On Whether Obama’s Drilling Plan Makes Her More Likely To Support Energy Bill: ‘Absolutely Not’ 2010

Ouch … that screed reminds me of the Late Great Sam Kinnison …

Think Progress » Sen. Murkowski On Whether Obama’s Drilling Plan Makes Her More Likely To Support Energy Bill: ‘Absolutely Not’ 2010