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machievelli

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Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-03-2006, 2:22 PM
#13
Thanks Mach. Chatting with hubby last night, I asked "Honey, do you think a ship should fly with the turning winds of a tornado or against it?" I had my ideas, but wanted to see if he agreed with my science thoughts. He answered with grea...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-03-2006, 2:02 AM
#11
Boarding Actions: Or: The Few The Proud One part of combat everyone remembers is the boarding action at the start of Star Wars A New Hope. Having been asked to explain the mechanics of such as operation, I will use the same scene, but from the ot...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 3:33 PM
#6
Or maybe they can ask you here in this column? It's not like I am the only one with specialized knowledge among us. If someone decided to find a new planet, they might want a selection of native customs......  [Read More]
Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 11:58 AM
#3
The navy: The only real problem I have with the Star Wars movies is when they show 600 meter long (1800 feet, twice the size of the Nimitz) ships slugging it out at literally age of sail broadside range. I know intellectually that they need to do th...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 10:59 AM
#2
The Army: I will start at the top so when you send out you 'squad', we can all work out how many people would be in it. If asked I will wax lyrical on 'troops (Cavalry or tanks) and if asked, I will also do this for snub fighters. The Army: An army...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Expert Forum
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 10:12 AM
#1
As the critic, I have constantly pointed out the misues of military terms. I am sometimes guilty of misusing terms myself. When I was writing the first part of Republic Dawn, I was asking for advice from someone know knows the subject. By the same t...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-03-2006, 2:14 PM
#82
Confrontation It looked like an easy prize. One bumbling Corellian CEC J8 class medium cargo carrier with a Corellian Courier in escort. The planet Selden had reported a massive outbreak of Iridian plague, and the first ships with the necessary vacc...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-03-2006, 2:57 AM
#80
The never ending mission... Padawan Dame Breia Solo stood before the line of ships. After discovering the gift of the Coruscanti Chancellor had given, Corellia Ryloth and even Nal Hutta had not wanted to be left out. She thought they had given their...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-03-2006, 2:40 AM
#79
Posts 60 (Too Late) and 69 (Cordon Sanitaire) have been rewritten to reflect Jae's comments. Post 79 is the end of part one....  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 3:25 PM
#77
I am working at rewriting parts of both Too Late and Cordon Sanitaire. I think I might surprise you......  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 9:46 AM
#75
I see what you mean. I have so many options. I will revise the chapter Too Late. Everyone give me about a week on that. So, shall I finish book one and go on to book 2? I give the saucy 15 year old minx a name in that one....  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 1:26 AM
#73
If you read my critic column, you will notice that at least three of our young fellows (One in the Galactic Senate) have explored this subject deeply. It isn't a matter of the old miquoted 'we destroyed the village to save it'. Rather it is, as I ask...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
05-02-2006, 1:11 AM
#71
Well, I have only one question for all of you. Was Landru really that evil?...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-30-2006, 11:48 PM
#69
Cordon Sanitaire Like avenging angels three couriers dropped out of hyperspace. Ahead of them approximately 14000 kilometers away was the bulk of the docks in orbits. “Master, there is a ship registering as the Feradi in very low orbit of the pl...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-30-2006, 5:23 PM
#68
Captive Breia shook her head. She knew what had hit her. A sonic stunner circuit connected directly to the very internal communications system. It felt like someone had played a rather nasty game of Parpan with her head. Her eyes opened. She was s...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-30-2006, 12:16 PM
#66
Speaking of stickies (I know we weren't but I was thinking about it) I may post a thread on 'Resources' and if stingerhs wants to sticky it, then he can. I also thought that since a million of us ask you how to get a review, but don't read the entire...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-30-2006, 2:19 AM
#64
I have edited the last chapter so that I have removed the 'miraculous' destruction. The next chapter follows. Two more to go before Part one of the 2nd book is complete....  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-30-2006, 12:02 AM
#62
Did I mention I've never studied British naval history? :) OK, I know about Nelson, but only because of a class on Fr. Revolution/Napoleon. Not to worry. I studied it for you. Question, I'm trying to remember the name for a reaction when a chemical...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-29-2006, 1:54 AM
#60
Too late Again it came down to simple geometry. A ship on a direct course from Nar Shaddaa had to travel a greater distance, but the Jedi ships left an hour and a half too late. ***** The trio of Jedi ships dropped out of Hyper space less than 400...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-29-2006, 1:44 AM
#59
If you don't get it, don't worry. There's a lot of exposition between Landru and Breia coming right up....  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-28-2006, 12:00 PM
#56
The First Sea Lord in the British Government, or First space Lord in this situation, is as I said, the equivilant of the Secretary of the Navy in the US, However the Secretary of the Navy cannot do what the First Sea Lord can, which is replace the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-28-2006, 11:35 AM
#54
Heh, it doesn't _have_ to be written that way, but I know what you mean. Sometimes you just get dragged along in that direction. When I write, especially something that has flowed as smoothly as this one, I get dragged along by the story. Well,...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-28-2006, 11:15 AM
#52
Denoument Honor Blade dropped toward Nar Shaddaa. Lang looked at his screen as a Hutt appeared. “Administrator Hoom. I am Padawan Lang of the Jedi Monastery. I come as representative of the combined investigation team on the station attacks.” ...  [Read More]
Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn
  machievelli
04-28-2006, 11:00 AM
#51
I hate death in Star Wars stories unless it's for a very, very good reason. I always view the series as nearly everyone making it out by the skin of their teeth. Not all of them will die well. Two will be rather badly and worse, will fail. One will...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents
  machievelli
04-28-2006, 1:09 PM
#265
Coruscant Entertainment Center (http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=640) Critical Mass (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=162862) HerbieZ A look into the angst of Bao’Dur The piece is short, needs editing, and needs some stud...  [Read More]
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