machievelli

04-28-2006, 12:53 AM
#47

Oh yee-aah, the Chancellor cleaned house on that one. :twogun: :chop1: If only things worked like that in real life. I think I have an idea how relations between the Jedi and the Coruscanti goverment progress from here... :naughty: :chop1::chop1:... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-28-2006, 12:33 AM
#46

For everyone who is interested, there are four chapters remaining of this part of the book. Before anyone asks, five more Jedi are going to die in the following chapters. A few of them you might like. As for evil, you might look at Landru different... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-27-2006, 2:52 PM
#44

Shake up In the late afternoon, Chancellor Skywalker stormed into Admiralty house. Like a Frigate/flagship, he was surrounded by the escort vessels of his staff. No one attempted to stop him. He went to the office of the CNO, glaring at the secretar... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-26-2006, 4:04 PM
#41

Reaction Sanji stormed back into the conference room. “The Rodians can also be affected!” He snapped. “Well until-” Began the newly arrived Head of Procurement. “We do not have time for all of this palaver!” Sanji shouted. “We must... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-26-2006, 10:16 AM
#39

I haven't gotten around to reading your latest chapter "clues" yet. But I read the other four last night :) So far this part of your story is much better than the first two in my opinion. Great writing and a masterful plot if I do say so my... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-26-2006, 2:22 AM
#37

Another good chapter, but I have a little problem: When you eat something too spicy, water doesn't help. It's better to get some milk or bread. :) Ah but think about it. Everytime someone eats something very spicy, what is the first thing someone h... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-26-2006, 2:12 AM
#36

Since A4 had access to the medical database, I made the assumption that he'd have access to Sulishti anatomy and physiology and also knew the chemical structure of both their adrenaline and the toxin. So, he'd know that the poison/toxin would be chem... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-25-2006, 6:42 PM
#30

With some gases, they are extremely dangerous to store, as the accidents in Utah back in the 60s shows. To make it safe, the US government during the mid 60s began working on what is called a binary toxin. It is breaking the dangerous molecule into... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-25-2006, 6:35 PM
#29

Clues Sanji looked at the spreading lights of Coruscant. The city of the same name stretched for a hundred kilometers in every direction. The seat of several massive trade conglomerates. Home as well to the Galactic Trade Authority, which now had ov... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-25-2006, 3:35 PM
#27

I figured you knew something about military since you knew what caliber ammunition goes with what gun. I'm assuming your specialty is likely 20th c. wars then with chem warfare? If you know a lot of chem warfare, biochem's not too far away from your... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-25-2006, 10:33 AM
#25

In my reply I mentioned zip training in biochemistry etc. Did I mention I am a military historian and I know a lot about chemical warfare?... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-24-2006, 5:33 PM
#23

lol: Some of us have other responsibilities to attend to before we can take the time to read it through entirely and express appreciation in a complete way beyond a simple 'good job' (which is fine, but I do like to offer a little bit more that that.... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-24-2006, 1:09 PM
#21

Hunt Breia stormed into the quarters set aside for the Jedi contingent. She spun to face Master Sookor. “You knew.” “Until you discovered the information I only assumed.” The master replied. “You. Knew!” She seemed to shrivel up befo... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-23-2006, 2:46 PM
#19

A brief note before continuing: When I wrote the scene where they are describing who is affected by this chemical, I needed an insect species to be badly affected. I picked the Vratix without bothering to read the entire entry. The Vratix in Luke Sk... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-23-2006, 12:12 PM
#17

Resurrection Blood chemistry normal. All traces are out of her system. Keep her on the machine for another half an hour. We have to make sure that all byproducts are gone too. A loud raucous noise burned in her ears. Damn! I liked that tone. So d... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-23-2006, 11:53 AM
#16

THis one is going a lot faster than even I anticipated. It is also going a lor darker just to warn you all. Jae, what we have in my version is a military that has gotten beyond the plumbing, but still hasn't goteen past political influences, that's... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-23-2006, 1:56 AM
#14

Meh. Men are men, women are women. It's OK to accept that sometimes we're different in ways besides the obvious anatomical aspects. I'm less PC than I used to be 10 years ago, e.g. I think yeoman sounds much better than, say, 'yeoperson' or 'yeolady... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-22-2006, 6:45 PM
#12

The Sacrifice It all came down to simple chance and geometry. If Breia had waited three minutes, she would have been contacted and waited for the arrival of her fellows. If Corellia had been half a light year close to Delta 4, she would not have arr... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-22-2006, 3:38 PM
#10

Evidence If someone had actually asked him, A4 was happy. The puzzle given to him by the Padawan was intriguing. The chemical analysis was child’s play, and discovering the respirant residue had been the icing on the cake. What most bio-forms did... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-22-2006, 1:39 AM
#8

Conundrum As the courier burrowed through space, Breia read the data she had downloaded from the Corellian Temple. There was a lot of data, but it all seemed of the negative variety; Stations in the closer systems, all settled and claimed by Corelli... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-21-2006, 6:34 PM
#7

You know an officer is special when she used to be man.... :xp: Sorry, I couldn't resist saying that. :) Keep up the fic-tasticness. :) I'm sticking with the idea Star Trek pioneered that one one term needs to be used. So it's crewmen, officers are... [Read More]

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machievelli

04-21-2006, 12:11 PM
#4

All right, sixteen hits and nothing? Is it really that bad?... [Read More]

Posted in: Star Wars: Republic Dawn

machievelli

04-21-2006, 12:06 PM
#3

A vacation from the Sabbatical Breia didn’t do as she had threatened. As a young girl at the Monastery she had learned enough control of her body that drinking to make herself that stupid was almost impossible. Oh she could do it. But it would be... [Read More]

Posted in: [Fic] Star Wars:The Beginning.

machievelli

04-21-2006, 11:24 AM
#123

The story continues in Republic Dawn. I split them because if I ever get a chance to sell this puppy, I don't want the editors slicing it up their way. Before you ask, Breia and Sanji will be part of that one as well.... [Read More]

Posted in: The Critic's 2 cents

machievelli

04-21-2006, 12:33 PM
#264

21 April Coruscant Entertainment Center (http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=640) Try this fic! (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=162668) Revan Skywalker The crew of Ebon Hawk prepare to search for Revan. The style is choppy... [Read More]

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