 First publication as Brain of the Galaxy | |
| Author | Jack Vance |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | H. R. Van Dongen |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Worlds Beyond |
Publication date | February 1951 |
"The New Prime" is a science fiction novelette by American writer Jack Vance, first published in the February 1951 issue of Worlds Beyond as "Brain of the Galaxy". In the story, the new leader of the galaxy is chosen using a series of tests.