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ZEN

Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 7788 Location: LIVERPOOL
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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boroboy wrote: |
Masses to chew on in this episode...
Some observations...
- Travis uses his fave (and maybe only?) plan - get there first and wait
- Avon the nitwit says "We've come at the worst time". Surely the worst conditions would be in the middle of the long cold - not at the beginning. Clearly Avon doesn't get out much. Stick to yer computers, mate!
- Who is being referred to as the "humanoid creatures called subterrons"? I can't be the rebels as they look totally human and hardly "creatures". Maybe the rebels are not native and we simply never see the subterrons? But, then again, why even mention subterrons - they are never referred to again in this whole episode or any other episode.
- B7 Dialog Gem #873: Mutiod: "what if there isn't one in detention?". Travis: "Then detain one."
- This whole "robot as a human" thing raises a few questions.... 1. Why don't the feds ever use this fabulous technology again? 2. Why not replace the stupid, blind and noisy security robots? 3. Doesn't the teleport/liberator/ZEN know what is human and what isn't?
- Travis is realistic and a true professional. He knows the opposition will never and and his response is "However, we shall persevere". Unfortunately he follows this by turning into Basil Exposition and telling Avalon his plan - for the love of Brian, why? He redeems himself later .. he knows Blake well.. "If I know my man" and he's right - only the outcome is not what he wanted. He ultimately underestimates the crew.
- B7 Dialog Gem #109: Vila is "Tired of being indispensable"!!
- I like that our heroes are *wrong*: they think the recently arrived federation ship is there to ship out Avalon.. but really it brings Servelan. Also it takes many tries to find Avalon's cell. Brilliant.
- Servelan is the ultimate politician. She never approves of any plan unless its outcome is certain.
- Excellent plague idea - with its self neutralizing. As with the Avalon robot- a fantastic technology we never see again.
- Blakes "worries" about "Federation troops being highly efficient and well trained...". Who is he kidding? They rarely shoot our heroes and NEVER stop them escaping. Blakes statement goes against all the evidence we have so far.
That'll do for now... |
- keep them coming
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Who is being referred to as the "humanoid creatures called subterrons"? I can't be the rebels as they look totally human and hardly "creatures". |
I think its these! ( in the background) We do get to see a close up - their faces are completely covered - no eyes! Avon said they " Live in caves" ! Maybe they dont need "eyes"
http://www.framecaplib.com/b7lib/images/avalon/avaln032.jpg
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Excellent plague idea - with its self neutralizing. As with the Avalon robot- a fantastic technology we never see again. |
Something else that didnt really make much sense!! If the phial really was that dangerous, then why allow Travis to take it out of the box! One slip or a touch to much pressure on the phial and everyone in that room would be dead! As Dayna once said "End of problem!" _________________ Wisdom must be gathered, it can not be given
nothing like the 1st cuppa tea in the morning.
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boroboy

Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 366
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Who is being referred to as the "humanoid creatures called subterrons"? I can't be the rebels as they look totally human and hardly "creatures". |
I think its these! ( in the background) We do get to see a close up - their faces are completely covered - no eyes! Avon said they " Live in caves" ! Maybe they dont need "eyes"
http://www.framecaplib.com/b7lib/images/avalon/avaln032.jpg
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I think these are just rebels like Chevner. Underneath the mast to protect from the cold - they are human. |
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ZEN

Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 7788 Location: LIVERPOOL
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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boroboy wrote: |
I think these are just rebels like Chevner. Underneath the mast to protect from the cold - they are human. |
So if thats the case, how exactly do they "see"  _________________ Wisdom must be gathered, it can not be given
nothing like the 1st cuppa tea in the morning.
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thunda

Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 1393 Location: Kaldor City
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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boroboy wrote: |
Masses to chew on in this episode...
Some observations...
- Travis uses his fave (and maybe only?) plan - get there first and wait
-- - This whole "robot as a human" thing raises a few questions.... 1. Why don't the feds ever use this fabulous technology again? 2. Why not replace the stupid, blind and noisy security robots? 3. Doesn't the teleport/liberator/ZEN know what is human and what isn't?
he knows Blake well.. "If I know my man" and he's right - only the outcome is not what he wanted. He ultimately underestimates the crew.
- - Excellent plague idea - with its self neutralizing. As with the Avalon robot- a fantastic technology we never see again.
- Blakes "worries" about "Federation troops being highly efficient and well trained...". Who is he kidding? They rarely shoot our heroes and NEVER stop them escaping. Blakes statement goes against all the evidence we have so far.
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I'm not sure of the exact differences between robots, androids, and humanoids but the Federation used something similar in Deathwatch with Vinni. I would think they're not mass produced because of the cost factor and susceptibility to environmental conditions.
I don't think Travis underestimates the crew but rather overestimates the robot's programming.
Federation troopers are still a cut above Strar Wars Troopers.  _________________ "Women, food, and inflicting pain -- in no particular order."
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thunda

Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 1393 Location: Kaldor City
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Every time I watch this episode the thing that stands out is the temperature of the planet's surface, 120 degrees below zero, I assume that's celcius. I wondered what life would be like on a planet like that which got me to wondering if life on Earth could survive those temperatures which got me wondering if life on Earth, humans in particular, could exist with no sun. Despite what you're thinking the answer is yes, it would be possible. Once we get past the fact that without the sun to orbit the Earth would fly off into space the Earth actually has its own heat radiating from its core but the surface would drop to 0° F (that's Fahrenheit, you convert it) in a week. After a year it would dip to –100°, photosynthesis would halt leading to most plants and trees dying within weeks. Naturally animals would follow but humans could survive living in nuclear or geothermal-powered habitats. Other possibilties would be living in submarines in the deepest, warmest parts of the ocean or harnessing volcanic or geyser heat. So theoretically humans can exist without a sun. _________________ "Women, food, and inflicting pain -- in no particular order."
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RichardWho

Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 3764 Location: zomewhere in zyderspace
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Of course if we ever master Nuclear Fusion we'd be able make to make an artificial sun.
The above post reminded me of that Dr Who Big Finish Audio in which Sally Knyvette guests as the creator of The Cybermen. The people who become the Cyberman live beneath the surface of Mondas after it gets torn out of earth orbit. Like the Moon in Space 1999. |
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