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Yes, Wayfriend, it is, I hadn't thought of it like that.
By the way, what is it that is referred to as "g"? Is it g force? I thought it was, but nearer the end it seemed to mean something else. Sorry if that's a stupid question, but this is the first sci fi book I've ever read. My knowledge is limited to Strange Encounters, ET and Star Wars
By the way, what is it that is referred to as "g"? Is it g force? I thought it was, but nearer the end it seemed to mean something else. Sorry if that's a stupid question, but this is the first sci fi book I've ever read. My knowledge is limited to Strange Encounters, ET and Star Wars
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A "G" is a unit of force. It's an abreviation of "gravities", and is equal to the force of gravity experienced on the surface of the Earth. The effects of accelleration are usually measured in Gs. Too many Gs, and you are crushed.
Also, a "klick" is a kilometer, a "lightyear" is how far light goes in one year (which is very far), a "nuke" is a nuclear weapon, and "comms" is electronic communications gear.
That should get you by.
Also, a "klick" is a kilometer, a "lightyear" is how far light goes in one year (which is very far), a "nuke" is a nuclear weapon, and "comms" is electronic communications gear.
That should get you by.
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Thanks, Wayfriend. I knew that g force was something to do with going very fast, but hadn't realised it had anything to do with gravity, which confused me. The Red Arrows talk about g force.
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Wait, what? That's awesome. Although, since the Gap is some of the best sci-fi ever, you are starting on a dangerously high point.Iolanthe wrote:...this is the first sci fi book I've ever read...
And yeah...TRS leave me feeling for Angus too. Now that you've read it, you can check the dissection of it, where you'll see I said exactly the same thing in my dissection of Chapter 14.
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Help, I'm having trouble here. Last night I read the Ancillary Documentation about Intertech, and understood hardly a word of it. Some words are in my dictionary, Amnion (a membrane?), polymerase, nucleotides. Mutagenic not in my dictionary, but I guess that means having the ability to be mutated. Cyrogenic is not in my dictionary, but google found it - to do with very low temperatures, so the freezing referred to earlier. This is like trying to speak a foreign language using a French-English dictionary or whatever.
So, they found a membrane that had enclosed a reptile, bird or mammal, and which was able to be mutated, or mutate? Or does Amnion mean something else, at it has a capital "A"?
Could someone please explain in simple language?
So, they found a membrane that had enclosed a reptile, bird or mammal, and which was able to be mutated, or mutate? Or does Amnion mean something else, at it has a capital "A"?
Could someone please explain in simple language?
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The Amnion is the name of the antagonistic alien species in the Gap. They use mutagens to alter genetic material in order to convert members of other species into members of their own race.
Not sure about the specific AD you're referring to, though - I'd have to look that up. Been a long time since I read the Gap.
Not sure about the specific AD you're referring to, though - I'd have to look that up. Been a long time since I read the Gap.
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Thanks, Murrin. So they brought an alien creature back with them? It's the AD about Intertech, after chapter 6 and before a chapter about Angus which isn't numbered in Forbidden Knowledge.
I was just reading a bit whilst having a late breakfast and found a word I am actually familiar with! Parturition. Is this a word used regularly in the US? I'm interested because I've only ever seen it used in old documents. The Workhouse Medical Officers got 10 shillings for midwifery cases, more if it was a difficult case "with instruments" and it is often noted in the minutes as "parturition".
I was just reading a bit whilst having a late breakfast and found a word I am actually familiar with! Parturition. Is this a word used regularly in the US? I'm interested because I've only ever seen it used in old documents. The Workhouse Medical Officers got 10 shillings for midwifery cases, more if it was a difficult case "with instruments" and it is often noted in the minutes as "parturition".
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"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
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They brought the mutagen that could transform into alien creatures.
That AD is about the company named Intertech, it conducted various research, including genetics. Genetic experiments were not too popular with the general population already, and then the company received the alien mutagen to research. A volunteer mutated and died, an outrage against genetics started. The riots weakened the company seriously. It was forced to join Space Mines, Inc. (later the United Mining Companies).
That AD is about the company named Intertech, it conducted various research, including genetics. Genetic experiments were not too popular with the general population already, and then the company received the alien mutagen to research. A volunteer mutated and died, an outrage against genetics started. The riots weakened the company seriously. It was forced to join Space Mines, Inc. (later the United Mining Companies).
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I finished Forbidden Knowledge last night. What a brutal set of people, with almost no redeeming features, and poor Angus! I almost always only read in bed and have had some trouble getting to sleep after reading some of this. But now I'm hooked so when I get back on Sunday night I will order the next three books. I gather from some of the posts in this section that it gets worse. SRD must have one hell of an imagination.
Also I must confess that in my head I was saying "Thermopile" until Nick said it like that and I realised it should be "Thermopilee".
Does it say anywhere in what year/century the books are set? If it does, I must have missed it.
Also I must confess that in my head I was saying "Thermopile" until Nick said it like that and I realised it should be "Thermopilee".
Does it say anywhere in what year/century the books are set? If it does, I must have missed it.
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"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
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Ah, and the set is not full yet) You haven't met yet, or have seen mentioned only, some of the most awesome and most horrid - not only in the Gap Cycle itself, but generally in all literature.Iolanthe wrote:What a brutal set of people, with almost no redeeming features
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I'd say it gets much better, but well, that better is my view on betterIolanthe wrote:...
I gather from some of the posts in this section that it gets worse.
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As if anyone could doubt that)Iolanthe wrote:...
SRD must have one hell of an imagination.
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Don't remember anything like that either, I think SRD could wish to keep it "possible at any time".Iolanthe wrote:...
Does it say anywhere in what year/century the books are set? If it does, I must have missed it.
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Nick's pronunciation of Thermopyle is his way of mocking Angus. Your proper Greek pronunciation is correct. Thermo-pile, in my mind at least, always suggested a big steaming pile of poop.
Finished my re-read of FB last night. My god I forgot how good this serious was, and I've consistently sung it's praise. FB has my favorite moment in it.
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Nick's pronunciation of Thermopyle is his way of mocking Angus. Your proper Greek pronunciation is correct. Thermo-pile, in my mind at least, always suggested a big steaming pile of poop.
Finished my re-read of FB last night. My god I forgot how good this serious was, and I've consistently sung it's praise. FB has my favorite moment in it.
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Paraphased: In some ways we've done you a favor. We've made you stronger, smarter, faster. But in others, we've committed a crime against your soul. It has to stop.
The greatest introduction of a character EVER!
The greatest introduction of a character EVER!
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
1001001 = ASC(73) = "I"
1001001 = ASC(73) = "I"
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Looks like we shall never know what your favourite moment was
I ordered A Dark and Hungry God Arises on Friday morning from Amazon thinking it might arrive yesterday (Monday) and then went away for the weekend. When I got back the postman had left a card having tried to deliver a package on Saturday (the next day!!) that was "too big for my letterbox"! It should arrive today as I've arranged re-delivery. Can't wait to start reading it.
I ordered A Dark and Hungry God Arises on Friday morning from Amazon thinking it might arrive yesterday (Monday) and then went away for the weekend. When I got back the postman had left a card having tried to deliver a package on Saturday (the next day!!) that was "too big for my letterbox"! It should arrive today as I've arranged re-delivery. Can't wait to start reading it.
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"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
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Well into Dark and Hungry God but came up against a strange problem. Bloke called Igensard - every time I read his name I see Ents and water! Also met Sorus. I didn't realise so many user names here came from the Gap books.
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"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
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Only met you a couple of times so far, judgement reserved.Sorus wrote:Don't judge me until you finish the next book.
Then you're welcome to. I enjoy a good debate.
I am playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order!
"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."
"I must state plainly, Linden, that you have become wondrous in my sight."