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Re: Greetings!
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lugnet.space
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Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:13:05 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
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> This is part of the reason I asked; I work on NEF (Near Earth Future)
> items as well (look back a ways for my TAU page). I'm currently in
> the process of building a page for a new ship (HMS Experiment) and
> the first extrasolar survey mission, which does *not* include a planet-
> fall component.
This sounds like a true adventure. There is something about flying to the
stars on a tin can and a hope that spurs the imagination. I also think that
themes such as this demand a lot of the builder, trying to incorporate the
machinery or equipment needed for every contingency. Looking forward to
seeing it..
> Ha! I spent eight years searching for a copy of that book. Since 1997,
> at long last, I have owned a copy; while it lacks in some respects, the
> idea is incredibly tantalizing. It was a critical formative influence
> in my own .space thinking.
Just found mine in the last move!
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> For NEF building, though, you might want to get your hands on a copy of
> Matloff and Mallove, _The Starflight Handbook_. They're very realistic;
> perhaps too much so, because they throw cold water on FTL dreams (though
> they do discuss possibilities).
Hmm. I'll keep a lookout for that and check my usual pulp haunts. Thanks!
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> Someone saw the Enterprise episode with the Klingon scout ship. ;)
Guilty as charged. Still loads of cheese in the series, but some of the
concepts are great.
> Excellent. Well, as if you needed it, you have 100% approval from
> me on your fundamental influences--so I'm really looking forward to
> seeing what you come up with. Excellent!
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> As am I!
Cheers,
-G
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