The Ordeal of Lancelot Biggs is a science fiction novel by Nelson S. Bond, first published in 1940. The story follows Lancelot Biggs, a space officer on a mission to the moon Themis, which has a tumultuous history with Earth. As Biggs and his crew aboard the spaceship Saturn attempt to navigate political intrigue and violent clashes with Themisite natives, they encounter an unusual governance system called an omnigarchy. The narrative combines humor and adventure while exploring themes of duty, friendship, and the complexities of interplanetary diplomacy.
