machievelli

The statement assumes a massive cost per unit in the fleet. Something with the cost mentioned even for a simple Star Destroyer is greater than would make sense. The statement of cost is specious. The Imperator (I) class according to wookiepedia cos... [Read More]

Posted in: What holiday do you celebrate?

machievelli

12-24-2009, 6:53 PM
#49

Mmm, no. It was more likely chosen since it was nine months after the feast of the Annunciation, which falls on March 25th. This in turn was probably calculated by using the references to Zechariah being in the Holy of Holies (Luke 1:8-25) - which... [Read More]

Posted in: A World Overturned

machievelli

12-14-2009, 11:32 AM
#2

read... [Read More]

Posted in: Artful Dodger

machievelli

12-03-2009, 1:29 AM
#6

read... [Read More]

Posted in: November '09: Getting to know eachother

machievelli

12-03-2009, 2:29 PM
#9

I had an idea, but I still had four members of the crew to inflict it on. I'll just post it to CEC later. Too busy getting ready to take a week's haitus so I can visit with the daughter I haven't seen in 20 years... [Read More]

Posted in: Ship nomenclature, or; It's not a door, it's a hatch blast it!

machievelli

01-10-2010, 10:19 PM
#19

In the X-wing series of books several Star Destroyers were either destroyed or disabled by Proton torpedoes and concussion missiles fired by fighters; something only slightly better armed than the speeders you're talking about. The primary reason the... [Read More]

Posted in: Ship nomenclature, or; It's not a door, it's a hatch blast it!

machievelli

01-09-2010, 11:29 AM
#17

Again this is due to people not understanding the concept and size of warships. The average heavy warship has a percentage of only 2% of it's volume in armor and hull, for that matter the average ship of any kind has only 1-1.5%. The Nimitz class... [Read More]

Posted in: Ship nomenclature, or; It's not a door, it's a hatch blast it!

machievelli

01-03-2010, 12:15 PM
#15

Can you specify which books you're referring to? I have yet to see a mention of taking such a long time in clearing a vessel. As for destroying it, you don't need to destroy it, merely make it incapable of retaliation. In the case of the Battleship... [Read More]

Posted in: Brotherhood of Shadow: Solomon's Revenge

machievelli

12-17-2009, 11:33 AM
#553

happened to notice this but megaupload has removed it. PM me and give me a new link if possible... [Read More]

Posted in: Distant Star Wars Past

machievelli

11-15-2009, 2:48 PM
#10

That is something that has always bothered me. The only thing that I really like that is different in EU is there are better blasters. Like the Bryar Blaster pistol, the E11, The heavy repeater and the DL-44. Oh and the fact that it took Malak severa... [Read More]

Posted in: [FIC] My first attempt (Be Gentle)

machievelli

01-11-2010, 8:23 PM
#61

read 2 Feb 2007... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

01-08-2010, 1:33 PM
#1092

Coruscant Entertainment Center the rouge jedi (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=202185) exoduz No time frame given: A prologue, but not much of one. There isn’t enough here to do a real review. When you add to it, let me know. Wr... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

12-31-2009, 12:10 PM
#1091

Coruscant Entertainment Center A Christmas Carol: Star Wars edition. (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=202091) Mrcharlton SW no specific time given: Anakin ends up playing Scrooge with a little unwilling help from his friends It’s... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

12-25-2009, 12:06 PM
#1090

To all my readers, all seven or eight of you, I wish any Holiday joy you wish to celebrate. I myself will be working until 9, and supping on Ramen. Coruscant Entertainment Center The Fall of Jolee Bindo (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

12-18-2009, 11:43 AM
#1089

Coruscant Entertainment Center A World Overturned (http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=201671) Writer KOTOR After Leviathan: The revelation of her identity unsettles the crew A good albeit generic retelling of the scene. The angst of the disco... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

12-04-2009, 12:34 PM
#1088

I am taking a week’s hiatus to spend time with my daughter. I haven’t seen her in twenty years, and the last time I was this nervous, was the night she was born. Wish me luck. Coruscant Entertainment Center Artful Dodger (http://www.luc... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

11-27-2009, 1:10 PM
#1087

Dark Legacy: Death Watch (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=201192) Te Mirdala Mand'alor Re-review requested. Original review below Modern day: A Mandalorian declares war on a secret society Reread as asked, and the battle scene in chapt... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

11-20-2009, 11:50 AM
#1086

kotorfanmedia Light Side Female Revan Smoke and Mirrors (http://hawk.kotorfanmedia.com/node/9264) Dinah Lance and Prisoner24601 KOTOR after Korriban: Bastila give advice… But will she take her own? The piece is well done, the argument slidi... [Read More]

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