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(...) So, you wanna run with the big dogs, do you Jr Marshal? I would argue that life has a finite number genetic traits for any one population. However, space offers infinite possibilites. The combination of even the smallest changes in environment (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) the term 'Basher' (or Bashar, as Herbert uses it) is such a beautiful term. Especially when thinking about Miles Teg, but that is something else altogether. Personally, one of my favorite things about the 'ranks' were how different and (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Arg. On a geeking note, there was a Star Trek theory that followed the same idea...transposing it to parallel development in planets. They invoked it in the one were the planet Zion was transformed into a Nazi state. However it ended up being (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) How about 'Basher'? It was what the british generals were called in india during its colonial times. Also in Frank Herbert's dune series it is used for roughly the same rank. I always thought it held a bit of romance as far as military titles (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Something I built last night, A 4x4 futuristic truck
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(...) limited supply makes it even better. I like the aclove-like feel of the wheels under the big arches, and that big window on top is a nice touch, too. The Diaroma is nice, too. (2 URLs) >> (22 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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