02 - Security by Poul William Anderson

In the gripping tale of Security, a compartmentalized government physicist is coerced by secret police to spearhead experiments for a groundbreaking weapon. Transported to a clandestine space station, he finds himself at the helm of a project shrouded in mystery and betrayal. As spies lurk in every shadow, the line between patriotism and treachery blurs, leaving him to question not only his mission but his very loyalty. This captivating story, crafted by Golden Age Science Fiction and Fantasy author Poul Anderson, first graced the pages of Space Science Fiction in February 1953.