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TELL THE TRUTH! It's more about the filmography, soundtrack connected with Gay Ellis's skirt than anything else, right? ____________________________________________________________________ (Romance, for Alec Freeman, meant beautifully designed cars, beautifully designed aircraft, and beautifully designed women., (w.stte), Book: UFO-1: Flesh Hunters by Robert Miall) |
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Rendezvous with Rama is a novel by Arthur C. Clarke first published in 1972. Set in the 22nd century, the story involves a 50-kilometre (31 mi) cylindrical alien starship that enters Earth's solar system. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers, who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries.
This novel won both the Hugo[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_with_Rama#cite_note-WWE-1974-2][3][/url] and Nebula[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_with_Rama#cite_note-WWE-1973-3][4][/url] awards upon its release, and is widely regarded as one of the cornerstones in Clarke's bibliography. It is considered a science fiction classic, and is particularly seen as a key hard science fiction text.
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But A and B. A: I was a child then and did not read such things. B: The way this Rama is described, it is hardly a combat vessel. __________________________________________________________________ ("That was long ago; I was only a little girl then."––Diana Palmer, encountering a Nazi hunter, (w,stte), Book: The Phantom, "The Mystery of the Sea Horse" by Lee Falk) |
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Has anybody mentioned the Nazi spaceships from the new movie "Iron Sky", release date 04-04-2012. I would post pics, but I'm old and I don't know how. Check out www.Iron Sky. net.
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Needs more giant space cathedrals. http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6150/imperialfleet2.jpg A little Eterminatus to go with it.. For my fellow uneducated Philistines....From what series/books are those ships?? Warhammer 40,000. |
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Rendezvous with Rama is a novel by Arthur C. Clarke first published in 1972. Set in the 22nd century, the story involves a 50-kilometre (31 mi) cylindrical alien starship that enters Earth's solar system. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers, who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. This novel won both the Hugo[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_with_Rama#cite_note-WWE-1974-2][3][/url] and Nebula[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_with_Rama#cite_note-WWE-1973-3][4][/url] awards upon its release, and is widely regarded as one of the cornerstones in Clarke's bibliography. It is considered a science fiction classic, and is particularly seen as a key hard science fiction text. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vj2e1m7Hlgw/TLQfax17RWI/AAAAAAAAs4k/bzNRrO71X1M/s400/rama+(2).jpg http://www.firstshowing.net/img/rendezvous-rama.jpg And according to IMDB there is supposedly a movie on the way based on Rendezvous with Rama. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134933/ Morgan Freeman says, "We're still pushing for 'Rendezvous With Rama.' That's a got-to-be-done movie. Just have to figure out how to do it. I've been trying for –– I don't know –– 15 years now to get a script."
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To be fair, Imperial Navy ships need to be that big. All them gun ratings have to have room to live. http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6021/weaponsbatterybythefirs.png http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7401/navyimage3.jpg They manually pull the gun into position with ropes? Why not just automate that? You'd need far fewer crew. This may be illuminating: "Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power-driver. If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in like manner to the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Enginseer. A libation should be offered. If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked 'ON'." - An Introduction; Naval Flight Manual W110E The Imperium has largely forgotten the scientific knowledge necessary to understand how all their equipment works, and now simply does things by rote, and ensconces the entire process in mysticism. Besides, automatic loaders are probably heresy. Ahh, that makes sense now. So the guns may very well have had autoloaders centuries ago but those systems are now broken or rusted up and nobody knows how to fix them. I'm guessing these ships are slowly decaying. If it's an older ship, yeah. They do build new ships but they are nowhere near as advanced as their older ships. They're so obsessed with reacquiring knowledge from the past that any new innovations are considered heresy. What book/series are you talking about?? .............................Please????? |
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To be fair, Imperial Navy ships need to be that big. All them gun ratings have to have room to live. http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6021/weaponsbatterybythefirs.png http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7401/navyimage3.jpg They manually pull the gun into position with ropes? Why not just automate that? You'd need far fewer crew. This may be illuminating: "Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power-driver. If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in like manner to the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Enginseer. A libation should be offered. If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked 'ON'." - An Introduction; Naval Flight Manual W110E The Imperium has largely forgotten the scientific knowledge necessary to understand how all their equipment works, and now simply does things by rote, and ensconces the entire process in mysticism. Besides, automatic loaders are probably heresy. Ahh, that makes sense now. So the guns may very well have had autoloaders centuries ago but those systems are now broken or rusted up and nobody knows how to fix them. I'm guessing these ships are slowly decaying. If it's an older ship, yeah. They do build new ships but they are nowhere near as advanced as their older ships. They're so obsessed with reacquiring knowledge from the past that any new innovations are considered heresy. What book/series are you talking about?? .............................Please????? Warhammer 40,000. It's not just a game anymore. They have a whole range of novels now. |
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That looks like a Robotech robot assuming the position to get fucked. I have to wonder what the hell some people in this thread are smoking. Apparently a cylinder or dodecahedron = cool? Warhammer cathedral ships are pretty awful looking too. |
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That looks like a Robotech robot assuming the position to get fucked. I have to wonder what the hell some people in this thread are smoking. Apparently a cylinder or dodecahedron = cool? Warhammer cathedral ships are pretty awful looking too. Gundam if I know my geek lore well enough. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: To be fair, Imperial Navy ships need to be that big. All them gun ratings have to have room to live. http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6021/weaponsbatterybythefirs.png http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7401/navyimage3.jpg They manually pull the gun into position with ropes? Why not just automate that? You'd need far fewer crew. This may be illuminating: "Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power-driver. If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in like manner to the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Enginseer. A libation should be offered. If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked 'ON'." - An Introduction; Naval Flight Manual W110E The Imperium has largely forgotten the scientific knowledge necessary to understand how all their equipment works, and now simply does things by rote, and ensconces the entire process in mysticism. Besides, automatic loaders are probably heresy. Ahh, that makes sense now. So the guns may very well have had autoloaders centuries ago but those systems are now broken or rusted up and nobody knows how to fix them. I'm guessing these ships are slowly decaying. If it's an older ship, yeah. They do build new ships but they are nowhere near as advanced as their older ships. They're so obsessed with reacquiring knowledge from the past that any new innovations are considered heresy. What book/series are you talking about?? .............................Please????? Warhammer 40k Really dark "war porn" that doesn't take itself too seriously. Near constant references to modern pop culture always manage to keep a smile on my face while reading about entire worlds being destroyed |
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What book/series are you talking about?? .............................Please????? Warhammer 40k Really dark "war porn" that doesn't take itself too seriously. Near constant references to modern pop culture always manage to keep a smile on my face while reading about entire worlds being destroyed Any suggestion on what books read first for a newbie? I've been wanting to start reading them, but have no idea of where to begin. |
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To be fair, Imperial Navy ships need to be that big. All them gun ratings have to have room to live. http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6021/weaponsbatterybythefirs.png http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7401/navyimage3.jpg They manually pull the gun into position with ropes? Why not just automate that? You'd need far fewer crew. This may be illuminating: "Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power-driver. If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in like manner to the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Enginseer. A libation should be offered. If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked 'ON'." - An Introduction; Naval Flight Manual W110E The Imperium has largely forgotten the scientific knowledge necessary to understand how all their equipment works, and now simply does things by rote, and ensconces the entire process in mysticism. Besides, automatic loaders are probably heresy. Ahh, that makes sense now. So the guns may very well have had autoloaders centuries ago but those systems are now broken or rusted up and nobody knows how to fix them. I'm guessing these ships are slowly decaying. Perhaps in time the Machine Spirits can be appeased and life restored to your autoloaders. If the proper offerings are made and rituals observed...and the Omnissiah wills it of course. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What book/series are you talking about?? .............................Please????? Warhammer 40k Really dark "war porn" that doesn't take itself too seriously. Near constant references to modern pop culture always manage to keep a smile on my face while reading about entire worlds being destroyed Any suggestion on what books read first for a newbie? I've been wanting to start reading them, but have no idea of where to begin. The Ciaphas Cain series is where i started. It's pretty hilarious and kind of atypical of 40k. It's written in the style of an autobiography and has pretty helpful/funny footnotes. It follows the adventures of a cowardly commissar who despite doing all he can to avoid danger develops a reputation for bravery. The Horus Heresy series would also be a good place to start. It's set during the civil war that left the empire in the state of stagnation it's in during 40k. The Space Wolf series is a good starter for space marine novels. It basically follows a recruit from his initiation all the way to becoming a company commander. ETA: and here's a good info source if you're like me and stop in the middle of a paragraph to look stuff up. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page#.TzHSJciwUYo |
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Thanks for the Warhammer 40k info, ohiobr and leatherpuke!
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Thanks for the Warhammer 40k info, ohiobr and leatherpuke! I think I'll start out with Ciaphas Cain and then check out some of the Space Marine stuff. You can spend hours just on wikipedia entries. No kidding, I took a glance at the Ciaphas Cain entry and thought "Holy crap...can't read that right now, I have stuff to do." I've got Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium on the way from Amazon...too bad the books aren't on Kindle yet. Geez, I knew I shouldn't of asked about the books...I have a feeling its gonna cost me some $$... |
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Gotta admit, the Andromeda is one sexy ship. All of the ships from Yamato are. |
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Warhammer 40,000 (40k) is the anti-thesis of Star Trek. There are no touch-feely intergalactic socialists spreading peace and harmony. The Imperium of Man has degenerated to a theocratic oligarchy whose dread servants (Space Marines) exist only to destroy the enemies of the Emperor.
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Thanks for the Warhammer 40k info, ohiobr and leatherpuke! I think I'll start out with Ciaphas Cain and then check out some of the Space Marine stuff. I recommend hitting some wikis before delving into the books. Warhammer 40,000 Wikia Lexicanum Various quotes & fluff Once you have at least some idea what the heck is going on, check out 'Xenology', 'The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer' and the Eisenhorn series. Also, the rulebooks and codexes for the tabletop game tend to have a decent bit of space devoted to short stories and fluff. These can all be easily *ahem* acquired in pdf form. Also, tl;dr: |
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... can't sneak anything past you guys. Nope. I was reading Niven before a lot of the youngin's on this board were born. This is by far the coolest "space ship" of scifi... http://www.orbitalvector.com/Megastructures/Ringworlds/Ringworld-small.jpg http://www.celestialmatters.org/users/rthorvald/wallpaper/th_lying_bastard.png So was I. Ringworld was always a favorite. |
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