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@baronvonsatan Fair comment. As an Aussie, I may have made certain assumptions and some concessions to our International readers.
This may require a small sus… -
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"To ta ge im! Detim imim finyish du wa ting, im ye fo sémpere."
("You got it! Once a thing is made, it is forever.")
Mack is speaking in a variant of Louisiana Cajun patois.
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"Looks like we've got the place all to ourselves, at least for the time being." I said cheerfully.
Café Krakatoa has scrubbed up quite nicely after all, a far cry from the traditional company-issue break rooms found aboard most Al… -
The motor-launch Sleipnir is a recent addition to our fleet. Since we have no need for another submersible personnel transport, she's designed for surface travel. With a top speed of 40 knots, Sleipnir isn't particularly fast, althoug…
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This seems like a good time to be hospitable, not just another disembodied voice on the comm-link. I conjured our guests wouldn't be expecting anything near this elaborate, especially since most frontier world stopovers take place in fairly dubious…
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DUMB WAYS TO DIE (Planet 4546B Version)
Presented with profuse and abject apologies to John Mescall (lyricist) and Emily Lubitz (vocalist)
Steal a Stalker's favourite tooth
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Big day ahead of us today. There's a Percheron freighter inbound from Carl Sagan, and she's carrying our first batch of tourists. Fortunately, we're not given to last-minute jitters around here. We've already completed our final wal…
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The following morning, IANTO and I trawled through the previous night's video feed, hoping to make some sense of this bizarre mating behaviour. If similar bacchanals take place every night, this does not bode well for the long-term survival of Cute…
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Eventually, one of the female Cutefish eagerly responded to Minou's suave advances. I'm not entirely certain whether pheromones were involved, or a more basic 'that looks like fun' attitude prevails among Cutefish. Suffice it to say, the or…
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Minou stopped dead in the water. According to sensor data transmitted from his body harness, the Cutefish is currently sitting at a depth of 82 metres. He's obviously waiting for the right moment to make his end-run to safety, as he's keepi…
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Don't forget OTEC plants. There's significant temperature differences between the surface and deep-water regions on 4546B.
Around black smokers, you'd need to build the plants upside-down.
in Your on an ocean planet. Why not a Hydro-Kinetic Generator? Comment by Bugzapper July 2017 -
With the tanker transfer platform and well-head neatly ticked off my to-do list, Héloise and I returned to Kaori-san no-shima to scout out a likely spot for the planet's first (and hopefully, only) holiday resort. The major prerequis…
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Coffee. Coffee is the answer.
I had swung by Kaori-san no-shima on my way over to Skull Island, intending to have a preliminary chat with the colony's committee members. Building a 'hotel' to house Carl Sagan's sho… -
@Chris_the_mage
1. Legendary mission: Definitely.
2. I have no idea. A pat on the back would be nice.
3. Probably not. The Australian T… -
"Are we all set, then?" I gave Sunbeam's outer hull a final visual once-over, then patted a turbine housing fondly. "A dependable piece of kit, these old Hermes-class shuttles. Once Sunbeam lifts off, we'll get started on mak…
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Bug also confirmed here. Build version 50032.
Attempted to dock PRAWN inside Cyclops.
Cyclops went 'wheeeeee!' Currently 5.15 million kilometres away.
Somewhat miffed about it.in Weird Cyclops docking bug Comment by Bugzapper July 2017
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"Transition to VTOL flight mode is complete. Lining up for final approach now, Sir."
"Looking good, JUNO. Bring her in on the deck. How's Sky Watcher travelling right now, DIGBY?"
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"Altitude, sixty kilometres. Velocity, 1.8 kilometres per second. Forty kilometres downrange." IANTO said. "Transponder signal detected. Transmitting handshake. Negative response."
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There is an expectant silence in the air. In 20 minutes, Sunbeam will break atmo, and then we'll finally know if all of our efforts were worth it. I've dispatched a flight of aerial recon drones around Pyramid Rock to keep a close wa…
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@sayerulz Ah. That explains everything. You're a sociopath.
If I've written something that offends your way of thinking, you will make your displeasure kn… -
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Nope. Can't see any evidence of impending godhood, or even a publisher's advance cheque yet.
Actually, I think the example you've cited demonstrates how long you've been needlessly sniping away at me, just for the hell… -
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It could be that you positively revel in nit-picking for its own sake, Sport.
Wherever I've goofed, I've taken pains to correct the error.
On the whole, you've made this creative exercise as enjoyable as pile surg… -
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The craic was nicely underway by the time I strolled into Margaritaville. Apart from a handful of colonists enjoying a quiet one before turning in for the night, the place was practically empty. I noted with approval that Héloise and…
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CHAPTER TWELVE
After docking at Kaori-san no-shima, the crew immediately headed off to enjoy some liquid R&R at Margaritaville. Even though Héloise made me swear ringing oaths that I won't be long, I fully intend to jo… -
"This one is clean. Sky fire sleep-word is accepted." Sky Watcher said.
The restraining field dissipated at once, freeing Enzo's arm from the device. All colour had drained from his face, his jaw still locked in a tight … -
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Wanna bet?
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Héloise and I exchanged sheepish glances. Whoops. Cat's well and truly out of the bag now.
Gobsmacked by this sudden bombshell, Enzo could do little else but gape in stunned surprise. Naturally, the crew were grinning like Chesh… -
"Oh aye, there's not too many who'd notice that." I muttered sourly. "Remind me to bring you up to date on non-invasive scanning technology sometime."
"You are not like other machines here. This one senses tastes of life. Makes con…