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I'm so sick of people's stupid nerfs to Superman that's why I'm making this post (long post).
2024.05.14 17:32 alphariusomega123 I'm so sick of people's stupid nerfs to Superman that's why I'm making this post (long post).
 | Were Kryptonians only planet busters in the Post Crisis? submitted by alphariusomega123 to PowerScaling [link] [comments] Short answer absolutely not, long answer: let's explain this false belief. This post arises because, among other things, in several blogs and YouTube channels and tik tokThis is a very common myth. It is often mistakenly believed that Superman is a hero who is only limited to protecting the Earth and who moves on planetary scales, but the truth is that in the more than 80 years of the character's history, he has traveled to all kinds of places both within their own universe as well as outside it, and even outside their multiverse. The same can be applied to his cousin Kara. Without going any further, since the beginning of the 90s, DC's own writers have declared that Superman's adventures move on a cosmic scale, putting at risk not only the fate of the world, but often that of the galaxy or even the universe. So the idea of Superman as someone limited to saving Metropolis and little else is wrong., it is stated that in DC's post-crisis continuity, Superman and the rest of the Kryptonians who escape from him only possess a destructive power that reaches planetary (or multi planetary) at its maximum. which is absolutely false and we'll see because, although this publication will be focused for the moment on the post-crisis, I will also make one for the new 52 that is also nerfed horribly. Without further ado let's get started. 1) "SUPERMAN TENDS TO MOVE AT PLANETARY SCALES": This is a very common myth. It is often mistakenly believed that Superman is a hero who is only limited to protecting the Earth and who moves on planetary scales, but the truth is that in the more than 80 years of the character's history, he has traveled to all kinds of places both within their own universe as well as outside it, and even outside their multiverse. The same can be applied to his cousin Kara. Without going any further, since the beginning of the 90s, DC's own writers have declared that Superman's adventures move on a cosmic scale, putting at risk not only the fate of the world, but often that of the galaxy or even the universe. So the idea of Superman as someone limited to saving Metropolis and little else is wrong. https://imgur.com/a/8t9bwdj 2) "KRYPTONIANS HAVE A DIFFICULT DESTROYING PLANETS": If there is one thing that has been consistent throughout the Post Crisis period, it is how Kryptonians like Superman or Supergirl can achieve planet-level feats quite casually. Let's review some examples:
-According to Batman at the end of the Emperor Joker arc, Superman could juggle planets if he wanted to. https://imgur.com/a/NDLoiZC
-Superman dragged the weight of the Earth, the Moon and a spaceship and it has also been said that he could move the Earth if he wanted to. https://imgur.com/a/YxIUAa7 https://imgur.com/a/cBdlBp0
...among other examples. So it is illogical to think that his limit is there. 3) "SUPERMAN NEEDED HELP TO MOVE THE EARTH AND THE MOON": Not really. This happened on three occasions, and all three have a context behind them:
https://imgur.com/a/0XQsICz https://imgur.com/a/5eEnSWH
https://imgur.com/a/77Mirm9 https://imgur.com/a/mgGFkJe https://imgur.com/a/3UKvISM
https://imgur.com/a/cEY374Q https://imgur.com/a/R8zvdVo As we can see, the evidence normally used to claim that Superman needs help moving celestial bodies is not such, and even one of them, far from being a demerit, is in fact a remarkable feat against someone very powerful. 4) "BRAINIAC CLAIMED AT THE END OF OWAW THAT SUPERMAN DID NOT HAVE THE POWER TO MOVE A PLANET": This is heavily taken out of context. What Brainiac-13 claimed was that Superman did not have the power to move HIS planet away from him, referring to the War World, which Brainiac had taken control of. This distinction is not mere semantics, since Brainiac-13 has just absorbed the universal energies of Imperiex with which he wanted to cause a new Big Bang that would destroy the current universe and replace it with another. These energies were going to allow Brainiac-13 to remodel the entire universe to his whim. https://imgur.com/a/SBbc4lI https://imgur.com/a/CgW145M https://imgur.com/a/S6QhtCF That Superman needed to overload himself with solar energy to face such an enemy is not strange if we take this into account. So managing to move the War World against Brainiac's will is a very high-level feat for Superman, not a demerit. Let's remember that Superman could not destroy the War World, because if he did this he would automatically activate Imperiex's Big Bang and destroy the universe. https://imgur.com/a/uplJ0rD https://imgur.com/a/uplJ0rD 5) "SUPERMAN WAS KNOWN BY A PLANETARY ATTACK AND A MOON EXPLOSION": Once again we find two extremely decontextualized situations. Let's analyze them:
And Superman is vulnerable to magic, as we all know and as mentioned in the same instance, which makes this attack that much more devastating. But also in the next instance we discover that Superman and Batman allowed themselves to be captured to take them to Luthor, making Hawkman and Captain Marvel believe that they had defeated them. Which disproves that Superman was actually knocked out by Horus' claw. https://imgur.com/a/hIs6WU6 https://imgur.com/a/E4cNnap
https://imgur.com/a/fw4IedY I don't know Superman's weight, but according to the DC wiki he weighs 107 kg (they don't cite sources). Accelerating at 0.99 c, that's 5.86x1019 Joules. The figure Batman gives for the moon's mass is incorrect, but assuming he's right, that would be 1.8x1026 Joules. Multiplying both energies, the result is an explosion of 1.06x1046 Joules or solar system. But if we use the real mass of the moon, it generated 1.43x1032 Joules, which multiplied by Superman's energy gives a result of 8.3x1051 Joules, well into the solar system+. https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman_(Clark_Kent) https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=relativistic+kinetic+energy&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergyRelativistic%22%2C+%22m%22%7D+-%3E%22107+kg%22&assumption=%7B%22FS%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%7B%22KineticEnergyRelativistic%22%2C+%22K%22%7D%7D&assumption=%7B%22C%22%2C+%22relativistic+kinetic+energy%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%22Formula%22%7D&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergyRelativistic%22%2C+%22v%22%7D+-%3E%220.99+c%22&lang=es https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=kinetic+energy&assumption=%7B%22C%22%2C+%22kinetic+energy%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%22Formula%22%7D&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22m%22%7D+-%3E%2281000000000+t%22&assumption=%7B%22FS%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%7B%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22K%22%7D%7D&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22v%22%7D+-%3E%227614000+km%2Fh+%22&lang=es https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=kinetic+energy&assumption=%7B%22C%22%2C+%22kinetic+energy%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%22Formula%22%7D&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22m%22%7D+-%3E%226.4%C3%9710%5E19+kg%22&assumption=%7B%22FS%22%7D+-%3E+%7B%7B%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22K%22%7D%7D&assumption=%7B%22F%22%2C+%22KineticEnergy%22%2C+%22v%22%7D+-%3E%227614000+km%2Fh%22&lang=es So this is indeed another feat that far exceeds the planet level. It is also interesting to mention that the substance of the creator of said moon (Shadow Thief) is an apparently infinite dimension and that with that same power, Starbreaker was able to fight and defeat Dharma, who kept two universes together. https://imgur.com/a/uelOSzz https://imgur.com/a/lkuv9cX 6) FREQUENT REFUTATIONS TO SUPERIOR EXPLOITS: Faced with the constant exposure of feats above the planet level (like the ones here), a series of preeminent refutations usually arise to try to disprove them, often dishonestly distorting the context of the original scene to give it a completely different meaning. These are the most common: 6.1) "The Nebula Man is not a living universe, because his size is not that of one" A: Just because Neh-Buh-Loh is human-sized on the outside does not negate that it is a universe on the inside. In the same scan already shown from Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein, it is said that he is a sentient and mobile mass of malleable super-matter, indicating that his universe is scalable to his size; and in fact, in JLA: Classified (same story in which he confronts Superman), we are also shown its nature as a sentient universe and the Justice League traveling inside it (from which they come and go through boom tubes). ). https://imgur.com/a/qFpZ23a https://imgur.com/a/GYDphjd https://imgur.com/a/wXWHUcS In fact, in the aforementioned Seven Soldiers, it is revealed to us that if it were not for the Ultramarine Corps, Neh-Buh-Loh would have already grown to replace the current universe. This is therefore the same case as the Galactic Golem, which on the outside barely measured several meters, but on the inside it was a vast dimension with many planets and stars. https://imgur.com/a/Qflwyo5 https://imgur.com/a/7wB5Zys https://imgur.com/a/CJSPuN0 6.2) "Absorbing energy to vaporize half a galaxy does not count as resistance, it is a hax" A: It's not just about the act of absorbing energy. In the same comic it is mentioned how said energy was anti-sunlight, that is, harmful to Superman. In fact, we are clearly shown Superman being damaged by said energy and Batman and Martian Manhunter initially believed that Superman had died trying to absorb it. So it's clearly scalable to the physical attributes of it. https://imgur.com/a/jTizZ8h https://imgur.com/a/1XBq9Ce https://imgur.com/a/Y9gY9SE 6.3) "Superman did not move the Mageddon, he was just trying to free himself from the chains that held him while it tortured him" A: Martian Manhunter himself explicitly mentions that Superman was turning the wheels of Mageddon. This is later confirmed, where Martian explains how Superman is now one of the components of the machine and is using his strength. On the other hand, if Superman was just being held against his will, there would be little point in him breaking the chains so easily when Batman managed to snap him out of the trance the Mageddon kept him in. https://imgur.com/a/6P1uXbz https://imgur.com/a/2IRf9Ps https://imgur.com/a/jTizZ8h 6.4) "There is no mental limiter. Superman has been defeated on previous occasions and even died against Doomsday" A: The limiter is subconscious, not conscious. Superman can't choose when he stops using it. At least not until he completed his training with Mongul. It is important to clarify that it is mentioned that his fight against Doomsday was the only time where he was able to free himself from the limiter. https://imgur.com/a/GeFw1SQ https://imgur.com/a/bFYi4tb 6.5) "The universal black hole was a dream, Superman wakes up in the following pages" A: This is half true. Sure enough, Superman wakes up from the "sleep" in the following pages. However, just before that, Death clarifies the event as something real and explains that it took place within a plane where mind and matter intersect to shape dreams and turn them into reality. Let us also remember that in DC, dreams give birth to new universes, so it matters little even if we take what happened as a literal dream. https://imgur.com/a/1l9YagO https://imgur.com/a/fhE2MMw 6.6) "Superman did not receive the Suneater explosion, in fact, he had to escape from it" A: This, on the other hand, is a complete lie. Superman received the explosion, as we can see in the panel; What he had to escape from was a cloud of red solar radiation born as a result, which Jonathan mentions would have incinerated him (not killed him) if it had reached him; Well, as we all know, red sunlight weakens Superman and deprives him of his powers. In fact, Superman had previously received several bursts of red solar radiation, making this feat even more impressive. https://imgur.com/a/Ff1c327 https://imgur.com/a/Ff1c327 https://imgur.com/a/M72EsPn 6.7) "The solar system that Superman moved was barely the size of buildings while he moved it" A: The solar system had not yet reached the size it would have according to the scale of our universe, but that does not mean that its mass was proportional to its size. The system was adjusting to the new scale from its microscopic size, since it was originally from a compressed universe. Therefore, its mass was equal to that of a real one, evidenced by the mention that very soon the gravity of its star was going to destroy Metropolis. If he didn't have it, he wouldn't be able to generate such a gravitational field, being so small. https://imgur.com/a/v35zZ8G https://imgur.com/a/v35zZ8G 6.8) "In the same story, it is mentioned that his best hits barely destroy planets" A: And where exactly is it mentioned that those were his best shots? 🤔 Because in fact, it is implied that these were casual. https://imgur.com/a/BQ4crIz 6.9) "The Void Hound did not destroy all those star systems at once. Furthermore, it is only mentioned that those systems died" A: Nowhere in the story is such a thing stated or even hinted at. In fact, the mention that the Void Hound was only tested once suggests that it destroyed all of those systems with a single attack. Regarding the other, the mention is accompanied with images of celestial bodies being destroyed, which makes it extremely unlikely that by "killing them" they were not referring to the fact that they were destroyed. https://imgur.com/a/emjfscA https://imgur.com/a/emjfscA 6.10) "Superman only covered the Mnemon fissure before it broke free, and he also had to get help from John Stewart because it was too much for him" A: Under the pretext that covering the fissure was not a feat of strength, it makes no sense to argue that he needed John Stewart's help to keep it closed. In any case, Superman himself mentions that he was enduring "unimaginable" pressure to keep his hands closed. Regarding it being "too much for him", this was due to the visions that the Mnemon sent to Superman, with the aim of driving him crazy and making him release his grip on him. https://imgur.com/a/Wk4YuSz https://imgur.com/a/GA04Vi4 As for John Stewart's "help," it simply consisted of acting as a backup for Superman (in case his hands opened) and creating the construct of a magnet to generate an electromagnetic field strong enough to reduce the pressure of the Mnemon enough that Superman could safely release it and throw it into a wormhole. https://imgur.com/a/ZwFuBAz https://imgur.com/a/0nGPfTo 6.11) "Resisting the explosion of the La Fuente wall was an outlier, since it is a structure superior to the multiverse" A: Superman only had to resist a tiny portion of the wall's destruction. Specifically, the one he had right in front of him. He couldn't do it all either, even if he wanted to. Since the Source Wall is a pan-dimensional structure that surrounds all of existence, the only way Superman could take all the destruction from it would be by being omnipresent throughout the multiverse. This does not mean that it is a great feat, since a mere breach is enough to destroy a universe. https://imgur.com/a/vsBBg06 6.12) "That Orion has a power comparable to the Big Bang is hyperbole" A: We know that it is not hyperbole because emanations of Orion have feats of a similar level, such as containing an explosion that was going to destroy the universe at a quantum level, fighting against a god that was going to destroy the universe and defeating him (along with Superman, btw), killing an emanation of Darkseid that became one with the universe, contributing the energy to destroy the universe from the anti-life equation, etc. https://imgur.com/a/ahiiHL2 https://imgur.com/a/u0CpFm9 https://imgur.com/a/hATcdrI https://imgur.com/a/CprsHWy https://imgur.com/a/3R8tsvj https://imgur.com/a/lNiMVkI CONCLUSIONS: As we can see based on all this, it makes no sense to believe that Kryptonians who have been absorbing sunlight from a yellow sun are only planetary (or multi-planetary) in attack power, at least as far as Superman and Supergirl are concerned. it means. The opposite has been proven in countless instances, and the evidence in all of them is that destroying planets is only a small fraction of these characters' true destructive potential. Therefore, to affirm that this is its limit or that the many feats that exceed this level are outliers is to speak without any type of foundation. |
2024.05.13 19:30 goosestink Liquid gas grills allowed?
 | I know the website says propane/charcoal, I have older coleman camping equipment that runs off of fuel like this picture, are these allowed in? submitted by goosestink to bonnaroo [link] [comments] |
2024.05.13 13:52 duditsu Anthem of the Seas
Got off a two night cruise on Anthem yesterday out of Southampton. This was my first RCCL cruise, I've only been on Disney and P&O before.
I was absolutely blown away by the ship, nothing I've been on before had prepared me for how impressive it was. Last ship I was on was the P&O Iona and the Anthem had so much more onboard, and a more manageable layout for someone who struggles to walk.
The food quality was great, pictured is my entrée from the first night in the MDR. Maybe I had read too many negative online reviews about the food but it was much better than I was expecting.
Would like to thank everyone on this sub for the helpful information it provides, and I look forward to future cruising with Royal Caribbean.
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I was absolutely blown away by the ship, nothing I've been on before had prepared me for how impressive it was. Last ship I was on was the P&O Iona and the Anthem had so much more onboard, and a more manageable layout for someone who struggles to walk.
The food quality was great, pictured is my entrée from the first night in the MDR. Maybe I had read too many negative online reviews about the food but it was much better than I was expecting.
Would like to thank everyone on this sub for the helpful information it provides, and I look forward to future cruising with Royal Caribbean.
2024.05.13 13:15 roosmelo Southampton or SOAS for LAW
I have received offers from both unis, I need AAB for Southampton (EPQ conditional) and ABB for SOAS. I want to consider employability, area (thus the networking opportunities or internships available). I would go for SOAS as its in London and closer to my home but I have heard bad things about the student satisfaction and lecturer reviews. Also, from what research I have done, it doesn't seem to be a target or semi-target uni for top firms.
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2024.05.13 13:14 roosmelo Southampton or SOAS for LAW
I have received offers from both unis, I need AAB for Southampton (EPQ conditional) and ABB for SOAS. I want to consider employability, area (thus the networking opportunities or internships available). I would go for SOAS as its in London and closer to my home but I have heard bad things about the student satisfaction and lecturer reviews. Also, from what research I have done, it doesn't seem to be a target or semi-target uni for top firms.
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2024.05.13 11:04 imapeasant I won the league at the last game of the season because Arsenal missed a penalty in the 91st minute
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2024.05.12 23:48 Empty-Comparison-717 Bostik Wood Grip Plus vs. Roll-Cote+Underlayment
Hi all! We are installing a solid wood floor on top of concrete in our new house. We definitely need a vapomoisture barrier, but we’re not sure which one. At Floor & Decor, they recommended the Bostik Wood Grip Plus as a 2 in 1 for glue and moisture barrier. However, I can’t really find many reviews online and I’m not sure how effective it would be. At Lowe’s, they recommended two layers Mapei Mapelastic Aquadefense (a vapor barrier; I think it’s the same product as Bostik Roll-Cote). Our biggest worry is moisture. I’ve read that the effectiveness of the Wood Grip Plus 2 in 1 is highly dependent on the contractors skills. Would putting a vapor barrier down (like Mapelastic Aquadefense or Roll-Cote) before the glue+vapor barrier be overkill? What is the best method to prevent moisture? I haven’t seen a lot of direct comparisons so I figured I would ask. Thanks in advance!
ETA: Also the Lowe’s worker said we wouldn’t need a primer and the Floor & Decor worker said we would. Does it depend on the method? Is it always better to add a primer?
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ETA: Also the Lowe’s worker said we wouldn’t need a primer and the Floor & Decor worker said we would. Does it depend on the method? Is it always better to add a primer?
2024.05.12 06:55 omegacluster Album Anniversary List 2024-05-12
Today's anniversaries are:
2009
2015
2019
2022
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2009
2015
- Sisters Of… - The Serpent, the Angel, the Adversary (metal, experimental rock, instrumental, instrumental rock, post-metal, St. Joseph) Read our review.
- Colliding Parallels - A Matter of Perspective (metal, progressive metal, progressive rock, québec, rimouski, symphony x, andromeda, Canada) Read our review.
- La volta - Parte Ⅲ : Remate () Read our review.
- Nulabee - New Sketch of Skyline (beats, chillwave, electronic, future bass, Lille) Read our review.
- ᚛ᚋᚓᚏᚉᚆᚐᚅᚈ᚜ (Merchant) - ᚛ᚁᚓᚅᚕᚈᚆ᚜ (Beneath) (metal, doom, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner, stoner metal, Melbourne)
- Black Harvest - Attrition (blackened death metal, death metal, metal, melodic death metal, progressive metal, Lowell)
- Chryste Panie - Chryste Panie (post-jazz, trans, Kolobrzeg)
- Earth Electric - Volume 1: Solar (rock, hard rock, heavy metal, metal, progressive rock, symphonic rock, Portugal) Read our review.
- Excommunion - Thronosis (black metal, dark descent records, death metal, metal, colorado, Colorado)
- Gnarwhal - Crucial (experimental, rock, experimental, math rock, math-rock, progressive, "rock'n'roll", unclassifiable, Nashville)
- Hibagọn - Polyposmic (experimental, metal, duo, heavy, instrumental, math, noise, polyrhythm, polyrhythmic, two-piece, Bergamo)
- John Frum - A Stirring in the Noos (death metal, metal, progressive metal, psychedelic metal, Philadelphia)
- Judecca - Fernweh (black metal, depressive black metal, metal, post black metal, suicidal black metal, Harrisburg)
- No Sin Evades His Gaze - Endless Disconnect (Rock, Metal)
- Of Decay and Sublime & Sequoian Æquison - Split (alternative, ambient, experimental, instrumental, instrumental rock, post-classical, post-rock, shoegaze, Japan)
- Onj - Alone (ambient, diy, ambient, dark ambient, darkambient, emotional, instrumental, mathrock, melancholic, post-mathrock, post-metal, post-rock, Asheville)
- Paramore - After Laughter (Alternative)
- Parazit - Paradigm Paralysis (experimental, instrumental, metal, noise, progressive, experimental rock, instrumental, jazz, Guadalajara)
- Sabbath Assembly - Rites of Passage (metal, satanic, heavy metal, occult, progressive metal, svart, United States)
- Show of Bedlam - Transfiguration (downtempo, metal, experimental doom, post-hardcore, Montréal)
- Sollunar - Ⅰ: The Observatory (progressive rock, rock, cinematic, instrumental, post-rock, Orlando)
- Sub: Shaman - Apnea (alternative, art punk, indie, rock, singapore, Singapore)
- The Clockwork Deity - An Anthology of Human Sickness (death metal, experimental, metal, grindcore, modern classical, opera, United Kingdom)
- The Monolith Deathcult - V1 : Versus (It Will Burn Us without Leaving Ash) (death metal)
- The Thirteenth Sun - Stardust (black metal, metal, doom metal, heavy metal, progressive metal, progressive rock, space rock, Brașov)
- Threefifty - Gently among the Coals (rock, bass, drums, electronic, folk, guitar, indie-classical, instrumental, mandolin, post-rock, violin, wordless vocals, Brooklyn)
- Ulsect - Ulsect (atmospheric death metal, death metal, metal, modern death metal, dark metal, heavy metal, The Netherlands)
- Valerian Swing - Nights (alternative, experimental, experimental, math rock, other, post-rock, progressive, Correggio)
- Voyager - Ghost Mile (metal, progressive rock, rock, progressive metal, synthpop, Perth)
- Wormwitch - Strike Mortal Soil (black metal, d-beat, death metal, melodic blackened death metal, metal, neofolk, Vancouver)
- Yazz Ahmed - La Saboteuse (experimental, jazz, arabic, experimental, jazz, psychedelic arabic jazz, world fusion, UK)
2019
- Skeletonized - Growing Panic (experimental, electronic music, free improvisation, heavy, no wave, noise punk, Pittsburgh)
- Vantana Row - Aimessage (experimental, crustwave, electronicore, electropunk, mathcore, synthpunk, California)
- 坂田明 (Sakata Akira), Christos Yermenoglou, Giovanni Di Domenico, and Giotis Damianidis - 法隆寺 (Hōryū-ji) ()
- Absolute Trash Field - Historical Origins of Trash (free improvisation, noise)
- Brendan Byrnes - Realism (experimental pop) Read our review.
- Kardashev - The Baring of Shadows (post-metal)
- Master Boot Record - Virtua Verse (soundtrack)
- Saåad - Elijah (soundtrack, ambient)
- Wastewalker - Lowborn (progressive metalcore)
2022
- Danimal Cannon - Massive (progressive metal)
- Miscreation - ⅯⅯⅩⅪ (technical death metal)
- Portal-Hex - I Can't Take It with Me (cybergrind)
- Γνόφος (Gnófos) - Θεοψία (Theopsia) (Vision Divine) (avant-garde black metal, noise)
- 25 Dollar Massacre - Days Gone: Redux (mathgrind)
- Alexander Flood - Oscillate (nu jazz)
- Ascended Dead - Evenfall of the Apocalypse (death metal)
- Battle Born - Blood, Fire, Magic and Steel (power metal)
- Brent Cordero & Peter Kerlin - A Sublime Madness (psychedelic jazz)
- Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite (deathgrind)
- Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean - Obsession Destruction (sludge metal)
- Colin Stetson - When We Were That What Wept for the Sea (ambient jazz)
- EABS & جو بھی (Jaubi) - بہتر کل کی تلاش آپ (Bahattar kala ky talas āp / In Search of a Better Tomorrow) (jazz fusion)
- Esoctrilihum - Astraal Constellations of the Majickal Zodiac (avant-garde black metal)
- Fabian Kallerdahl - Oversized, Volume 2 (nu jazz)
- Gonemage - Astral Corridors (blackened grindcore)
- Hasard - Malivore (avant-garde black metal)
- Impetuous Ritual - Iniquitous Barbarik Synthesis (experimental death metal)
- Join the Din - ¿Change! (jazz fusion)
- Karmanjakah - Ancient Skills (nu prog)
- Last Rizla - Noise without Decay (noise rock)
- Łysa Góra - W ogniu świat (progressive folk metal)
- Marcation - Madness (black metal)
- Midwife & Vyva Melinkolya - Orbweaving (slowcore)
- Mirna Bogdanović - Awake (nu jazz)
- Moonreich - Amer (black metal)
- Morkera - Aggravations (black metal)
- MRW - Ja! (progressive metal)
- Omnerod - The Amensal Rise (progressive metal)
- Óreiða - The Eternal (atmospheric black metal)
- Perilaxe Occlusion - Vapor Chamber (technical death metal)
- Pronostic - Chaotic Upheaval (technical death metal)
- Rahel Talts - Greener Grass (modern jazz)
- Soulkeeper - Holy Design (mathcore)
- Soulless - The Supreme Resurgence (atmospheric black metal)
- Sunbeam Overdrive - Diama (progressive metal)
- The Acacia Strain - Failure Will Follow (sludgecore)
- The Acacia Strain - Step into the Light (deathcore)
- The Amity Affliction - Not without My Ghosts (metalcore)
- The Bodhisattwa Trio & Mimika Orchestra - Frontier (jazz fusion)
- The Motion Mosaic - Limbo Conditions (mathcore)
- Their Dogs Were Astronauts - Momentum (progressive metal)
- Veil of Maya - Mother (deathcore)
- We Are the Empty - American Dream (alternative rock)
- Ὄγκος (Ónkos) - Vascular Labyrinth (experimental black metal)
- طاخ (Takh) - طاخ (Takh) (post-rock)
- नय बाज़ (Naya bāz) - Charm (world fusion)
2024.05.12 00:12 Shishafox Arka Savant Review
I have been holding off to try and get ahold of the other adapters to use with my favorite bowls but finally caved and got one. I’ll say again that I am aware of the opinions surrounding its creator, but I am here strictly to judge the product based on what was promised.
Bowl: Alpaca Goodfella 5.0
Rig: Igla El Bomber
Tobacco: Afzal Pan Raas
Coals: 3x Cocourth 26m
Setting: Inside, with a window cracked and reverse fan flow to reduce vapor accumulation.
This review will be updated with a video in the future using equipment to gauge heat retention in duplicate setups using both the provost w/foil and the default setup for the savant. Anecdotal observations only go so far when comparing the two.
I considered using a high end tobacco for my initial trial (Must have or Trifecta) but decided against it as I have been primarily smoking Afzal PR for the last month and I will be able to compare results better. I commonly use a mini rook with provost foiled for daily sessions and x2 26mm cubes. One thing to note is that I tend to enjoy intense shorter sessions (90 - 120 mins) rather than mellower and longer sessions. This means that my expected performance is based upon that time frame.
Coals were added at 3:05 PM in the directed pyramid formation. Went to do something and missed the 5 minute point (directed to remove third cube) by about 2 minutes so the bowl was hitting a bit hotter than intended. Removal of one coal didn’t do the trick so i purged and waited to see how long it would take to cool down. It took around 15 minutes before i finally removed a coal briefly.
Note: this is actually a good thing as the whole point of this device is to maintain the desired heat level
Session returned to optimal heat (for my tastes as I like my menthol-esque shishas to hit a bit hotter) after a few minutes, and i was able to add the coal back and continue with the session
At 4:05 (one hour in) I ashed the coals and added the third. Unfortunately I dropped one of the coals as i was pulling it out and some ashes landed on the savant baseplate and increased the draw a bit. User error lol.
Clouds started to fall off at around the 85 minute mark. Flavor was still there, but expectedly not as full. Probably about 65%.
Session ended at 4:40 (95 minutes)
I tried a few more sessions following the directions to a tee and they were all perfect (haze purple krush and starbuzz pirates cave and if youve smoked these you know they get unpleasant at higher heat). If you take off the third coal off at 5 minutes it should heat up to perfect levels by 6-7 minutes.
Overall, the product works very well at retaining heat at the desired level. No spikes observed, and provided fantastic sessions. Quality product that will likely result in my provost collecting dust. I’ve seen some claims on here that it provides a ‘cleaner’ flavor but I did not notice that at all. I think what is being observed is the true potential of consistency in heating which prevents harsher flavors during spikes. One thing to note is that the HSD/HMD is solidly locked in place and did not budge. This is a huge win on its own. Instructions worked perfectly and it truly seems to work as advertised.
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Bowl: Alpaca Goodfella 5.0
Rig: Igla El Bomber
Tobacco: Afzal Pan Raas
Coals: 3x Cocourth 26m
Setting: Inside, with a window cracked and reverse fan flow to reduce vapor accumulation.
This review will be updated with a video in the future using equipment to gauge heat retention in duplicate setups using both the provost w/foil and the default setup for the savant. Anecdotal observations only go so far when comparing the two.
I considered using a high end tobacco for my initial trial (Must have or Trifecta) but decided against it as I have been primarily smoking Afzal PR for the last month and I will be able to compare results better. I commonly use a mini rook with provost foiled for daily sessions and x2 26mm cubes. One thing to note is that I tend to enjoy intense shorter sessions (90 - 120 mins) rather than mellower and longer sessions. This means that my expected performance is based upon that time frame.
Coals were added at 3:05 PM in the directed pyramid formation. Went to do something and missed the 5 minute point (directed to remove third cube) by about 2 minutes so the bowl was hitting a bit hotter than intended. Removal of one coal didn’t do the trick so i purged and waited to see how long it would take to cool down. It took around 15 minutes before i finally removed a coal briefly.
Note: this is actually a good thing as the whole point of this device is to maintain the desired heat level
Session returned to optimal heat (for my tastes as I like my menthol-esque shishas to hit a bit hotter) after a few minutes, and i was able to add the coal back and continue with the session
At 4:05 (one hour in) I ashed the coals and added the third. Unfortunately I dropped one of the coals as i was pulling it out and some ashes landed on the savant baseplate and increased the draw a bit. User error lol.
Clouds started to fall off at around the 85 minute mark. Flavor was still there, but expectedly not as full. Probably about 65%.
Session ended at 4:40 (95 minutes)
I tried a few more sessions following the directions to a tee and they were all perfect (haze purple krush and starbuzz pirates cave and if youve smoked these you know they get unpleasant at higher heat). If you take off the third coal off at 5 minutes it should heat up to perfect levels by 6-7 minutes.
Overall, the product works very well at retaining heat at the desired level. No spikes observed, and provided fantastic sessions. Quality product that will likely result in my provost collecting dust. I’ve seen some claims on here that it provides a ‘cleaner’ flavor but I did not notice that at all. I think what is being observed is the true potential of consistency in heating which prevents harsher flavors during spikes. One thing to note is that the HSD/HMD is solidly locked in place and did not budge. This is a huge win on its own. Instructions worked perfectly and it truly seems to work as advertised.
2024.05.11 21:36 Mogglez234 Jenna2021 vs DHGate: A review.
 | So I usually go to DHGate for my replica jerseys, but I recently decided to give Jenna2021’s independent website a try, as she used to be THE seller for jerseys on DHGate & based on some reviews I found online, the quality she used to have has only improved since she broke off there to open her own shop. submitted by Mogglez234 to DHGateJerseys [link] [comments] I received my first jersey today &, in my opinion, it is nearly flawless. I did have a few concerns based on some QC pictures she had sent me, via email, but that was early on in the order process so I decided to proceed (she will refund/credit if you are not satisfied) in the hopes that the pictures were just off & I can safely say that whatever she initially emailed me was either a.) not mine or b.) not truly representative of the final product. To be more specific, I had some concerns regarding number thickness & size but, while it is still not perfect, the problems I noticed are not even remotely close to being as egregious as I felt after those QC pictures were sent. The fit (XL) is absolutely immaculate. The colors, jersey template (Vapor F.U.S.E Elite), stitching quality, as well as sleeve length are fantastic &, for $36 (now $22), I could not be happier with what I received. Overall, this was the best experience I have ever had purchasing a replica and, even better, the white legacy variants I now have on the way (#5 Garrett Wilson & #1 Sauce Gardner) will probably be even better in their quality since I presume that any very minor flaws I noticed with this particular order are likely related to the green and black variants of the Jets new uniforms just being released. The white versions have been around for around a year now & from what I’ve seen on her site & reviews, her replicas of these variants are nearly 1:1 in their quality. If I had to put numbers to everything, this would be my scoring: Ease of ordering: 7/10. I’ll be honest, I don’t really love her “Order on the site & pay, via PayPal’ ‘Friends/Family’ option, after I email you” process. I can easily see this turning off first time buyers who, unlike me, don’t have any experience ordering from her & don’t want to take the chance. That being said, her communication (expanded upon below) put my concerns to rest. Communication: 10/10. Jenna will accommodate just about any request & has never taken more than 30 minutes to answer me. Delivery length: 8/10. It’s a tad slower to go through her than DHGate, but not enough for me to really complain. This was technically a “custom” jersey at the time of purchase, as there were no player specific options on her site (I ordered this the same week the Jets revealed the uniforms), which adds on a week to shipping. To give a more specific timeline, I placed my order on April 17th & today is the 11th of May, so it took just a little bit under a month to arrive. My 2nd order is player specific listings, not custom, so I’m hoping those two arrive quicker. Fit: 10/10. I have received authentic jerseys as gifts & this replica is identical to that fit. I am an XL in authentics & there are no differences to the real thing. There’s a significant difference when comparing this to my DHGate jerseys. Stitching: 9/10. There are some loose threads that need to be trimmed but, overall, she nailed it. Overall process: 9/10. Don’t really love the ordering process. Absolutely love the price & quality. Jersey quality: 9.5/10. Very minor flaws (the numbers are not 100% accurate in their thickness) that I expect to get resolved a few months from now when the real things have been out for a longer period of time but, other than that, I’m thrilled with my purchase & can’t wait to see the other order. I usually know better when it comes to purchasing new jersey designs, but I wanted to see for myself what it was going to look like when you purchase early batches of those, so I’m not going to ding her shop too hard for the little things that I could have avoided by being more patient. Jenna is probably going to be my “go-to” once again. |
2024.05.11 19:41 WolfpackMkg 3rd EPL Title in a row
 | Fer Nino masterclass sold him to Leeds a few seasons back 😂 submitted by WolfpackMkg to footballmanagergames [link] [comments] |
2024.05.11 15:33 Leading_Letterhead27 thoughts on CWPHF
If you’ve been following bands and artists for enough time you’ll be able to tell when they think that their new work is not great. There’s a pretty similar scenario ahead of release: a bunch of reviews will begin to appear (3/4 journalists who were given the privilege to hear the new music before it got released, probably payola to boost sales), the band/artist will invariably say that it’s the best work they’ve done in years or will give vaporous definitions of the new sound so as to try to please old fans and new. That’s why I wasn’t surprised by the discrepancy between the new music and the band’s description of it. It was sales talk. I knew what was coming. I personally have come to accept that KOL have settled both musically and in life. From a technical standpoint they’re great but the fire is dim; life experiences shape us and so do their experiences shape their new music and idk about y’all but living with a wife and kids in some multimillion dollar mansion somewhere in Tennessee doesn’t sound like amazing grounds for experimental rock and wild lyrics. The songs are enjoyable for what they are. Expecting a “more mature” Youth , Aha or even BOTT is irrational at this point in their lives and career. That’s how I see it. 🫶🏻
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2024.05.11 14:18 REPDAD_ [DETAILED REVIEW] Nike Sacai x VaporWaffle from Schukerlin 🔴🔵⚪️
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2024.05.11 06:06 Dapper-Mango Farberware Microwave Vapor
I purchased a 0.7 cu microwave and almost every Time that I reheat food from the fridge, when I open the door there is quite a bit of odorless vapor coming out. A friend told me it is from the condensation created during the rehear and it is poorly vented so I should return. Purchased on Amazon. I don't let the food heat up for long, usually about 1min to 1.5 min, it heats it up well and evenly. Just concerned about the vapor. This item has over 11k reviews on Amazon and just a handful mention this vapor. I mean, if this doesn't pose a threat to my food or a cause for concern the microwave blowing up, I will most likely keep. This is the microwave in question, linked. I just moved into my 1st apartment so wasn't looking for anything expensive, 11k reviews sort of spoke for themselves, so I purchased and didn't think it would have issues. Is this normal or Okay, at least? My window to return is still open and I have the original box and packaging it came in.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EIZSF68?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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2024.05.10 22:48 The16BitGamer [P1V2] Quotes and Review 2 Electric Boogaloo
In my continuing adventures of finding quotes in every Bookworm volume for a new web forum, I'm finally over the hump and have started Volume 2... AKA the volume where it gets good.
On a side note, I read this on the new Clara BW, while it's a marginal improvement over the Clara 2e, there's a weird bug which prevented me from highlighting lines near the sides and top. This also impact the Clara Color, which is fun. Oh well.
---- Review ----
While Volume 2 is leagues better than Volume 1, it still took me a couple of days to get through it. Better than the multiple weeks that Vol 1 takes me, but not as gripping as future Volumes. I am looking forward to re-reading the swap day.
What's good about this volume is that Myne becomes likeable, as her attention moves away from Books to making paper... to make books. Look she's getting there, and she's evolving into a budding Chaos Gremlin. This is also the start of the Merchant chapters, and the beginning of the battles of whit. Which is just sooooo good.
The bad, is that the pacing is still about as slow and expositiony as the first volume. It's necessary for first time readers, and I remember lapping it up after watching the anime. But during re-reads it's easy to skim read, and potentially missing something I missed the first time.
But man that cliffhanger is a doozy, I do wonder what will happen next. /s
---- Quotes ----
Prologue
“Also, uh... I thought she was a lot like Myne.” “Bwuuuh?! How?!” That’s just... unbelievable! I demanded an explanation for his shockingly bad opinion. [Number 15, and Lutz, you are a brave man for challenging Darth Myne.]
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On a side note, I read this on the new Clara BW, while it's a marginal improvement over the Clara 2e, there's a weird bug which prevented me from highlighting lines near the sides and top. This also impact the Clara Color, which is fun. Oh well.
---- Review ----
While Volume 2 is leagues better than Volume 1, it still took me a couple of days to get through it. Better than the multiple weeks that Vol 1 takes me, but not as gripping as future Volumes. I am looking forward to re-reading the swap day.
What's good about this volume is that Myne becomes likeable, as her attention moves away from Books to making paper... to make books. Look she's getting there, and she's evolving into a budding Chaos Gremlin. This is also the start of the Merchant chapters, and the beginning of the battles of whit. Which is just sooooo good.
The bad, is that the pacing is still about as slow and expositiony as the first volume. It's necessary for first time readers, and I remember lapping it up after watching the anime. But during re-reads it's easy to skim read, and potentially missing something I missed the first time.
But man that cliffhanger is a doozy, I do wonder what will happen next. /s
---- Quotes ----
Prologue
- ...and explained that in the first place she wasn't expecting much from Myne's efforts. Her expression said that she was dead confident that Myne would fail. [Ouch, Myne does deserve this from Effa, but you should have some faith]
- "...It feels like Myne isn't Myne lately. She still gets sick and passes out all the time, but she doesn't cry about this being unfair anymore." [Oh crap, they're onto you Myne! Quick run... I mean walk... umm, never mind, you OK kiddo?]
- "She'll become more capable over time, more understanding of her limits, and eventually she'll stop pushing herself too far." [... ummm no she won't and I have Lutz here with evidence to the contrary]
- "How could I not be excited? I mean, we're making paper here! Paper! I can make books with paper. Ahahah yes!" [As you can see from the evidence she will never calm down, all you can do is prepare to weather this storm]
- "...Myne, alright, we're making paper. But how are we gonna do it? I've got no clue myself. Don't we need toold or something? Is this gonna work?" Lutz calm questions threw a bucket of cold water over my excitement. [Good on you kiddo, this is why you are the Myne manager]
- "Welcome back. Don't feel bad Myne. You'll Be useful to someone Someday." [Ouch that one hurt me, who let Tuuli play with fire]
- "Bwuh? Tuuli, what's going on?" [Number 1, our first Bwuh of the Volume]
- The problem with making tools? We didn't have the tools to make tools. [Wise words from someone who rarely thinks far enough ahead]
- If anyone wanted the shampoo, it would be a girl... A girl?! His wife?! If his beloved wife wants the shampoo, it all makes sense. [Otto your simping so hard even a 6 year old realized it.]
- "A merchant has a lot of things he heeds to keep secret so..." "...Can't I start practicing with something easier?" [Myne dear, Lutz is right, having Lutz hide things from Karla is like sending a lv.1 hero to fight the end boss]
- And you can't decline this invitation anyways. If you do, your mom and older sister will probably get fired from their jobs." [Ouch, poor Effa, I am sure Corinna is doing this to good reasons]
- "Fear not, Captiain. I take full responsibility for your daughter and will ensure she remains safe." [Unless my wife's involved and I get scammed by a 6 year old. Then it's anyone's guess what happens]
- "Oh my, was it not boorish to observe a woman while she's prettying up?" "... I just said that because I didn't want him flirting with you while I was working." "Oh my! Aha, I do wonder how Otto behaves outside of the house, if a little girl such as yourself would fear that from him." [Corinna, you can I both know you don't need to "wonder" to get your answer]
- Despite claiming to be so busy, he handled all of the budget season work himself, negotiated with the merchants that came to sell equipment and commodities, exploited his position as city guard to obtain as much information as possible, and so on. [Is Otto what Ferdi would be if he was a Commoner?]
- "It's fine. Otto's giving me nails in return for all this." "...Nails? Truly? Is he not selling you short?" [Yes he is sweetie, and no she won't ever realize it]
- "Listen, Myne. Would you do me a favor and remember some important errands you have to do?" [Gunther getting an unexpected urge that he should beat up Otto when he gets back]
- "If you give me all of them I might be able to think of an excuse that will convince Dad." [And Otto this is why you lost her to Benno]
- "Oh? Lutz? What're you doing here?" "Myne?! That's my line! What are you here? Wha? Are you alone?!" [Imagine finding your Grandpa who's stuck in a wheel chair and needs nurses on them 24/7 just sitting in the middle of a kids park and you'll understand Lutz freakout]
- His mom, Karla, was constantly on his back saying that he had given up on becoming a travelling merchant, so why couldn't he give up one more and become a carpenter? [... mother of the year. And the answer is because that sets a bed president and he'll give up on that too, probably out of spite]
- Otto lived on the third floor of Corinna's family home, and that has been arranged because her older brother was worried for his cute little sister. In other words. Corinna was Benno's little sister, which makes Otto his... "...You're his brother-in-law?" [Funnily enough 5 parts in and she is still this gullible]
- Benno was sitting at an administrator's desk behind which was a shelf crammed with wood boards and pieces of parchment. ...Wait, is that a bookshelf?! [Oh lord, the gremlin is loose! Who forgot the leash?!]
- "...Thinking's your job, ain't it? Whatever you want to do is fine with me, Myne." [Lutz you fool, what have you done]
- "...Um, did he just way contract magic? That's what it sounded like. Wha? Wait, has this been a fantasy world all along?" [Geeze this was what gave it away for you? Not the rainbow of hair colors, or the fantasy plants that bleed. Lord she's dense]
- "Myne, do you know what tools and materials you need? " "Yes, don't worry." [This is when you want to worry]
- “Myne, you have pot written here, but how large of a pot do you want?” “Ummm... I was thinking a pot about as big as the second-biggest pot at my home.” Mark’s brows furrowed deeper [Why did you think this answer his question, you fool]
- I somehow managed to write supply orders for everything except the screen, which Mark gave up on. [Dear gods, she reach this man’s limit. I can’t imagine the headache he has to have right now]
- My excitement for a fantasy world full of magic shattered in an instant. Seriously...? A power only nobles have? [Careful what you wish for sweetie]
- “Bwuh?! It’s fine! The contract has our exact agreement written on it, there’s no problems at all.” [It took a while for Bwuh Number 2.]
- “Your turn” ...No thanks! This magic’s just scary! [Side eyeing P5V9]
- “Bwuuuh... Hyah!” Holding back tears, I put blood on my thumb and stamped my name. [Number 3]
- “You... You are Myne, right?” [My boy, there are questions you are better off not asking.]
- “...Can you manage that?” “I’ll be fine.” I clenched my fist to show strength. [I can’t believe like myne I miss understood what Lutz asked here]
- “I’m afraid not. Those who deserve trouble shall receive it.” “Noooo...” [Corinna would make a good mom]
- “Bwuh?! I Couldn’t ask him to do that I’ll apologize to him and then go home on my own!” [Number 4, and sweet lord she needs Ferdi to call her a fool. Good new is Benno will call in the thunder]
- “WHAT IS! WRONG! WITH! YOU!” “Bwuh?!” “I said go home!” “Kyaaah!” [Benno used Thunder... it was super effective against Myne. Number 5]
- “You are no longer allowed in my store without the boy! If you’ve got a brain in that head, don’t forget” [Myne, meet leash, leash meet Myne, and never let go]
- “But y’know, now I get it. You collapse in no time. You’re smart but careless, you’re weak, you’re tiny, and thinking about it, there’s a ton of things you can’t do. Now you can’t even go into the store without me” “So mean, Lutz! I’m useful to people too, sometimes!” [Myne just take the L this time]
- “Bwuh?! I can carry stuff too! I’m a lot stronger than I used to be.” [Number 6, while yes you can carry things. He’ll need to carry you home if you did]
- “Myne, I know that look. You’re just pretending to agree, aren’t you? You’re not listening to us at all.” He... He saw through me?! [And has for a while now you fool]
- That made me so happy I immediately pumped my fit and said “Let’s go!”, only to get hit on the head from behind by Lutz. [Oh my sweet boy is growing up so fast]
- “It seems that Myne wishes for me to carry her today as well.” “Bwuh?!” [Number 7, and Mark you are truly a gentlemen]
- It’s a weird fantasy fruit! Apparently, the red fruit was brother to those weird ingredients I sometimes had to fight with to make supper. [In a far off land, there lies a former God, who felt a great disturbance in the force]
- “I was gonna ask why you didn’t go to the other side of the river, but... I’m guessing it was too much for you.” “...It was too much.” I was breathing a lot harder than Lutz [Honestly this is an amazing feat, she didn’t just pass out Lutz, you should praise her]
- Over time I had gotten better at managing fires so they didn’t get too bug, but I often would take my eyes off it just long enough for it to get out of control. [Oh gods, who’s bright idea was it to let the gremlin manage a fire, this is almost as dangerous as those red fruits]
- “This one’s no good. It’ll make your limbs tingly and you won’t be able to move for three days. This is no good either. It’ll make your stomach hurt for two days. This is worse, you’ll froth at the mouse and die if you eat it.” [Ferdi in the background taking notes]
- Incidentally, twenty percent of those mushrooms were poisonous. ...I just don’t get it. How does this keep happening... ? [I’ll take this as the will of the gods of chaos reminding you, that you have more important things to do, Benno still has his hair]
- “Bwuh?! Ah, uummm, yeah. Pretty good right?” [Number 8, and girl, you need to keep your act together, he’s already suspicious and you’re just digging yourself into a deeper hole]
- “Yeah! You can trust me! I’ve done this before.” “...When, and Where said Lutz Sharply [In your eagerness to appear useful, you’ve made things worse, you only have yourself to blame here]
- “Ngh? U-ummm, th-that’s a girl’s secret! Don’t even think about prying!” [And Myne has thrown water onto that oil fire]
- ...Oof , that look hurts. He’s definitely figured me out. [You think! He figured you out a very long time ago]
- “Alright. Hey... Eh, scratch that. I’ll say it after the paper’s done,” [Hey babe, we need to talk levels are coming from Lutz]
- “Are we going to talk out here? Do you want to go into the storage building” [Oh shit Myne’s gloves are off]
- Urano just followed her whims and read the books around her, which was nothing like who I had become. [I feel that has more to do with the lack of books than anything else]
- “Th-That was just... I wasn’t trying to make you own me or anything, I just... gaah, crap!” “Why did you say it, then?” “Don’t ask me that! Let it go! Forget about it!” [Awww, I wonder how red he is here, and only if our future romance novelist was here]
- “Myne won’t come back even if you leave, right? And if you’ve been her for a whole year, then the Myne I know is mostly just you,” [This is sooo sappy I love it. Now I wonder how a certain noble would write this out as]
- “It’s really too bad we can’t just grow trombes ourselves.” “Don’t even think about it!” [Lutz what’s the worse that can happen?]
- “Bwuh?! They’re that dangerous? It didn’t look like that happened with the one we saw” [Number 9, & Myne just remember the geneva convention doesn’t exist here, so you’re good to go ahead]
- “If you really want to throw in something extra, how about... information on some kind of new product to sell, or something like that?” [If a future reflection Otto remember the exact moment he lost Myne to Benno forever]
- “...H-Holy crap. How’d you turn paper into this? I have no idea what you just did.” [I’m looking at the step by step guide here Lutz and I too don’t get it]
- Wait... How much is this origami crane worth, from a materials perspective? [I mean from your end not much, from a “how much I could’ve sold it for” more than what your dad makes in a month I recon]
- “If you want to sell hair stick, what about that other kind? The thing you made Tuuli for her baptism.” [this was the exact moment Myne went from working at the Castle Gate to working at Benno’s store]
- “Do we pass? Will you take on Lutz as your apprentice?” [Very nice wording Myne. I am surprised that Benno didn’t ask about your apprenticeship after this]
- “You’re slow! This is a waste of time,” and picked me right up [I’m shocked that there was no Bwuh]
- “That’s right. It’s powerful and greedy. You gotta pay to register an apprentice, you gotta pay more if you want to start a new business, and basically anything you do there will have some kind of fee attached” [I can see Benno demanding less taxes]
- “Keep quiet and don’t say anything unnecessary” [Benno you are asking the impossible from Myne here]
- “The first floor here is used for parking carriages and carts” [You know, I don’t think we’ve ever seen this. Since it’s in the Ivory building I wonder what it looks like?]
- Immediately, the gate shone with a white light and then melted into thin air until it was gone. “Bwuh?! What was that?!” “It’s a magic tool. Lutz, don’t let go of my hand. It’ll knock you back” [Number 10, and oh oh, I know how this tool work... neat]
- “Wait, is that a bookshelf?!” [Oh lord she’s loose Benno call in Lutz to try and stop her!]
- “If you get too excited, you’ll pass out before getting to read anything.” No... Anything but that [Fhew, Crisis adverted]
- “This one, Ehrenfest. The family name of the area’s lord is used as the name of the city” [I wonder if Lord is no longer the correct term here, or that commoners just associate all nobles under the same banner]
- The only time Tuuli had worn this hairpin was during her baptism. What had happened then? [Everyone saw the angle which Tuuli is, and wanted to imitate her image. Fredia just so happens to have the money to pay for it]
- ...Lutz, no fair! Why do you get to hide behind Benno?! [What not like you’d throw him to the wolves if you had the chance.
- The second I did, Benno clicked his tongue. ...Bwuh?! What’d I do wrong [Open your mouth... which appears to be a frequent occurrence, also Number 11]
- “Bwuh?! Blood?!” Was blood essential to make magic work? [Number 12, should we tell her?]
- ...Magic tools were convent, but scary. [The further in we go, the more this statement rings true]
- “Sh-She resembles her grandfather?” I tried imagining a little girl with the guidmaster’s face, but it just didn’t work.” [Lutz please smack this fool for me]
- “Are you Myne, pray tell?” “Bwuh?! Ah, yes! That’s right. Are you Frieda?” [I believe it is customary amost chaos gremlins to give a customary greeting of Bwuh as we see here with this startled one. Number 13]
- “I see. I thought that maybe Grandfather has been surprisingly considerate, but in reality, you have him from himself.” [F, I don’t think he’ll survive burns that severe]
- “Oh, that’s no issue. I can just repay him for you.” “Bwuh? Ummm...” [I wonder if they are deliberately miss interpreting “repay”, or that’s not a phrase here. Number 14]
- The rumours were all true. Benno’s fears hadn’t been unfounded. .. She is just like the guildmaster! She’s saying the same things, just in a different tone. [Watch as she never says this to anyone else]
- ...Banno, I’ll stop whining about you ripping people off, so please save meeee! [After this, Myne still whines about Benno ripping people off.]
“Also, uh... I thought she was a lot like Myne.” “Bwuuuh?! How?!” That’s just... unbelievable! I demanded an explanation for his shockingly bad opinion. [Number 15, and Lutz, you are a brave man for challenging Darth Myne.]
- “...I’m sorry. I feel a little regret now.” “You should be feeling a lot of it.” [Yeah she won’t change anything folks]
- “Welcome back, Myne. How was the girl you weere meeting today? Are you friends now?” [Awww Tuuli you are such an angel. Thinking that a fly caught in a spiders web can be friends with said spider]
- “You’re an angel, Tuuli. The healer of my hear. You’re the greatest older sister in the world” [Keep the praises to Tuuli coming]
- “...but I’m a weird little sister who acts way different from how she looks. Sorry, Tuuli.” “Haaah... You just now realized?” Tuuli sighed [Damn, Frida’s not the only one playing with fire today]
- After the much more lively than expected meal was over, I caught Mom and asked her to return the needles I used for thread.” “What for?” [The sewing gremlin is up against the chaos gremlin, the will be no winners only losers]
- “Please show me that thread, dear.” My mom, a dyer by trade and a skilled seamstress, didn’t even try to hide how interested in the thread she was. [Myne the difference between you and her is the fact she can control herself.]
- Dad who was drinking while keeping an eye on us, called out to Mom, who was eagerly watching my hands. “Hey, Effa. If you’re that interested in all this, want me to make another needle?” “Dada, I want one too! Can you me two?” Mom’s enthused hug and Tuuli’s cure request put Dad straight into a good mood. [When Gunther asking, you know you have a problem]
- “Aaah, hold it. You two will be eaten alive if you go there alone. I’ll go with you.” Surely he was exaggerating? We were just going to make an appointment. [You fool did you forget what happened just the other day]
- “One moment please. The guildmaster said that if children by the name of Myne and Lutz were to come, let them in immediately” “Buwh?!” [Told, you see I told you. Number 16]
- Wow... Freida made her first friend, huh? I don’t know who it is but congratulations [Man she’s dense]
- “... You ended up friends with that geezer’s granddaughter?” “Bwuh?! Me?! Umm... I wonder about that” [Number 17, and lol]
- Ngh... Curse you, rich people. [You know, I’ve been hearing this a lot lately]
- “I’ve accepted the products and paid their price. Now we can become friends without any hesitations.” [And the triangle peg goes in the... you right the square hole.]
- Maybe this kind of thing was never discovered because nobles, those who bought most luxury goods, just compensated with magic. [This is certainly a chicken and egg scenario]
- Um, Mom? Do you not trust your daughter at all? [Ummm, why do you think they pay Lutz to keep an eye on you]
- “At times like these, you never know when you’re fine” And at times like these, you’re so stubborn that you never give in. [Yeah, sweetie when he does you feint, or get to the verge of death so suck it up]
- Usually it’s less. You’re making a little more since we’re not dealing with the boss of any shops, but still. “Bwuuuh?! Not even a single middle copper?” [Number 18, and poor Myne all that hard work for nothin]
- Benno grimaced, rubbing his temples “...You again?” “Bwuh?” What does he mean, me again? [Benno don’t expect the natural disaster which will remake the market anew to know what they did. Number 19]
- “Lutz, don’t take your eyes off this idiot. I get the feeling she’ll try to read the card on her way home and end up in an accident.” [Wise words indeed, Truck-kun was almost the reason she was brought here in the first place]
- “Lutz, why all the thread?” Mom... why are you asking that to Lutz and not me, your daughter. [Is she a goldfish, how does she keep forgetting things, like how you are so untrustworthy that they need to play Lutz to keep an eye on you]
- Tuuli started to laugh, but then she froze in place and pointed behind me, blinking rapidly. I turned around to see Mom, who was standing still with her hand on her cheek. She was thinking really hard about something “Myne. Should I join you two after finishing your special dress?” ...Um, Lutz? Mum mom looks really pumped about starting this. We might need more pins. [Myne you have unleashed the sewing gremlin. While I would ask you to reflect, and how your own actions can impact other like this. But we know you’ll forget this by the morning.]
- It was pig day. Unlike last year, my family trusted me just enough to leave me at home alone, so they left early in the morning without me. [And Gunther also increased his home insurance for some unknown reason]
- I pushed it down into me, visualizing a cover being put onto a pot, and let out another sign. [It’s a surprise tool that will help us later]
- “..how much would link cost?” “About 4 small silvers.” “Bwuh?!” [Number 20, and poor myne, you have your paper, but nothing to write on it with, taking bets on Myne destroying the ink market]
- ...because he was both unable to think of a better name himself and used my original name for it, he settled on shortening it to “rinsham.” Um... Is that really good enough? [Hey it’s better than what they came up with in the Anime]
- “Myne, it sounds like you know a lot more than you’ve been letting on, huh?” I did, but I wasn’t about to dig my hole any deeper. [...0_0 did she learn from last time... no that can’t be right. The chaos gremlin can’t be taught... right?]
- The moment the foreman answered, Benno hefted me up and abducted me into the conference room. “Bwuhbwuhbwuh?!” [Number 21, and wow 3 whole bwuh’s in one word... sadly it only counts as 1]
- He told me with slumped shoulders that it was easier to do all the work himself than run the risk of pointing out the mistakes of his superiors. [Yeah Otto is totally commoner Ferdi]
- “I am positively delighted to receive such lavish praise from one of your esteem.” [Suckup]
- “Huh?! What?! Butter?! Why butter?! What for?!” Waaait, did I not tell him about it? Whoops, whoops. [Proceeds to not explain herself. Classic Myne]
- Mom pointed at the eighty-percent-finished hairpin and gave a troubled smile. That wouldn’t take long at all given how fast she worked. Tuuli and I tip-toed into the bedroom, making sure not to wake Dad. ...So why where there two finished hairpins on the table when I woke up? Did you stay up late Mom? Tuuli’s mad since she wanted to keep working too. [Yeah know, I get this a feeling Myne gets at least some of her impulses from Effa]
- Thiiis isn’t good. The power of money is simply too strong. I didn’t expect them to speed up this much. [Ahhh the power of Capitalism, with the addition of not one but two gremlin’s and it’s unstoppable]
- “Okay. Want me to cast a magic spell on your family too?” [And by magic she mean narcotics]
- Benno let out a sigh as he walked up to me, then immediately hefted me up and literally tossed me to mark’s direction “Bgyaaaah?!” [We need a “Handle with care” sticker for Myne]
- “Actually I remember you calling the pins stuppghpph!” Zasha clamped his hands over Lut’s mouth and glared at him. “You didn’t tell us nothing about the pay.” [Ah boys will be boys, and by that I mean not listen until you see it in front of your face]
- “Get fired up! Do you wanna die!” [consider what this chapter is called, it’s a real possibility]
- “Sproutday, Fireday, Leafday, Winday, Fruitday, and Earthday alternate on a cycle, yeah?” [I keep forgetting this order.]
- but her fever just kept going up, to the point where it felt like her body was about to melt. In fact something resembling yellowish vapor was rising off her body like steam. [Oh that’s how you know it’s about done. Just wait 10-15 more minutes of until she’s golden brown]
- “Listen, Lutz. This girl’s not as young as she looks. At the very least, she’s mature enough to smile and take care of others when she’s suffering herself. Don’t let her fool you. Don’t take advantage of her help.” [Damn Benno, not even her family recognized that]
- The guildmaster was a petty man who proposed to my mother in the immediate wake of my father’s death, and upon being refused, began harassing us in small but infuriating ways. [So let propose to do this again, who know maybe 4th time lucky.]
- “If my brother cannot find a wife due to this, perhaps I shall have Myne take responsibility?” I suggested with a laughter of my own. [Oh lord no, don’t I can feel the Thunder coming down.]
- “I’ll go hurry her up and start getting ready myself. The things I do for her...” [Man Tuuli, you got some sas]
- It seemed that Myne has pleasant dreams whenever she fell asleep with a fever, and she was never as happy as she was when talking about the wold of her dreams. [That’s heavy man]
- Inspired by the tales of knights in minstrel stories as he was, he mimicked a knight when courting me. He got on one knew before me and held up a magic stone he had obtained after slaying a feybeast. [I hope Effa can tell this story to Myne one day]
2024.05.10 17:50 jzunn Shoe Buying Guide (especially for those with wide toe box, narrow and shallow heels)
I have spent the past month trying on >50 different models of shoes across 7 brands (La Sportiva, Scarpa, Evolv, Five Ten, Unparallel, Tenaya, Mad Rock) to find the ones that best suit my feet. I am a male with a street shoe size of EU 38 (UK 5, US 6) and a wide toe box, yet a narrow and shallow heel. Just for some background, my first shoes were LS Solution Comps Women's, which I upsized by 0.5 (vs. street size) - I bought the shoe despite the poor fit (super baggy heels, which impacts my ability to heel hook well) because the shoe had great reviews (facepalm). For the Solution Comps (and performance shoes in general), it's important that the shoes fit tightly in order for you to maximise the performance potential, a factor I eschewed in favour of comfort.
Anyway, I decided to write this guide (primarily aimed at beginneintermediate climbers) because I wanted to help others in selecting shoes, especially those with the same foot profile as me (it has been a struggle to find shoes that fit perfectly)!
How to pick a shoe?
Fit
First things first, the most important thing (which isn't really emphasised enough by the shoe reviews you read online) is fit. Everyone's feet are slightly different (toe width, heel width and depth, toe profile e.g. Roman, Greek, Egyptian) and you need to take that into account when selecting shoes. Remember that your shoes should ideally fit like a sock (i.e. no space/gaps anywhere - check the toe box and back and bottom of the heels), your toes should be slightly curled and positioned at the very front of the shoe and the shoe will probably be slightly uncomfortable (without being overly painful). There's a few helpful websites that I used to narrow down which shoes to try (but tbh, this is just a rough guide because there are some narrow shoes that I didn't find uncomfortable for my toe box):
If you are able to try shoes in store or at demos, I would recommend it because then you can benefit from the expertise of the person at the store (note that shoes in demos have already been worn in so if you buy the same size new, it will feel very different). Some places might let you try climbing for a few minutes in the shoes, which really helps you identify if the shoe is painful or not (at least try tip toeing in the shoes to see if there's a lot of pain at the top of the toes or if the heel slides off)
Type of shoe
You need to consider what the purpose of your shoes are (e.g. which terrain you climbing, e.g. indoors or outdoors and for outdoors, what type of rock; which climbing discipline; comfort vs. performance), your weight and foot strength (I believe that heavier climbers and those with less trained feet typically prefer stiffer shoes for the support on edges), and your pain tolerance, which impacts several dimensions of the shoe:
It's important to emphasise that your climbing technique is more important than the shoes you wear. A lot of people (me included) get caught up wanting to buy the "best" shoe and downsize aggressively but it's important to think whether that is actually necessary (do you need Solution Comps to climb V2?) and productive (if your feet are in severe pain, will you want to climb?) Of course, ultimately it's your money and if a shoe makes you happy, then buy it!
Sizing
One area of buying shoes that is a bit finicky is shoe sizing. Different brands size shoes differently and as a general guide, La Sportiva, Scarpa, and Tenaya typically require you to downsize by 1-2+ sizes, while I find that Evolv, Unparallel, Five Ten, and Mad Rock tend to match street size (or be within 0.5-1 size of street).
There's a few websites you can use that provide shoe sizing recommendations:
From my experience, I found that a lot of shoes fit my wide toe box relatively ok (the hotspot was typically my 5th toe) but I really struggled to find shoes that fit my shallow heels. Just to provide some context, I have a low pain tolerance and don't want to risk having any foot issues from downsizing aggressively (going for a very tight fit can increase the probability of things like bunions, Morton's neuroma, Haglund's deformity), especially considering I am only climbing V5.
In case anyone has duck feet like me (I also have a Greek foot profile but I find that that doesn't limit my shoe selection much), here are the shoes that I found fit very well:
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Anyway, I decided to write this guide (primarily aimed at beginneintermediate climbers) because I wanted to help others in selecting shoes, especially those with the same foot profile as me (it has been a struggle to find shoes that fit perfectly)!
How to pick a shoe?
Fit
First things first, the most important thing (which isn't really emphasised enough by the shoe reviews you read online) is fit. Everyone's feet are slightly different (toe width, heel width and depth, toe profile e.g. Roman, Greek, Egyptian) and you need to take that into account when selecting shoes. Remember that your shoes should ideally fit like a sock (i.e. no space/gaps anywhere - check the toe box and back and bottom of the heels), your toes should be slightly curled and positioned at the very front of the shoe and the shoe will probably be slightly uncomfortable (without being overly painful). There's a few helpful websites that I used to narrow down which shoes to try (but tbh, this is just a rough guide because there are some narrow shoes that I didn't find uncomfortable for my toe box):
- https://mountainfootwearproject.com/
- https://world.scarpa.com/page/climbing-collection-structure
- https://www.lasportiva.com/en/climbing-shoes-technical-information
If you are able to try shoes in store or at demos, I would recommend it because then you can benefit from the expertise of the person at the store (note that shoes in demos have already been worn in so if you buy the same size new, it will feel very different). Some places might let you try climbing for a few minutes in the shoes, which really helps you identify if the shoe is painful or not (at least try tip toeing in the shoes to see if there's a lot of pain at the top of the toes or if the heel slides off)
Type of shoe
You need to consider what the purpose of your shoes are (e.g. which terrain you climbing, e.g. indoors or outdoors and for outdoors, what type of rock; which climbing discipline; comfort vs. performance), your weight and foot strength (I believe that heavier climbers and those with less trained feet typically prefer stiffer shoes for the support on edges), and your pain tolerance, which impacts several dimensions of the shoe:
- Soft or stiff midsole (soft is better for smearing, stiff provides more support for edging)
- Type of rubber https://www.climbingshoereview.com/climbing-shoe-rubber-comparison/ (sticky rubber for smearing, hard rubber for edging and durability)
- Downturned or flat (downturned for overhangs, flat for comfort)
- Level of asymmetry (more asymmetric helps you to put power onto your toes, less asymmetric is more comfortable
- Thickness of rubber (trade-off between durability and sensitivity)
- Presence of toe rubber
- Heel rubber and tension
- Velcro or lace (velcro is easier to take on and off, lace means you can adjust the shoe to fit better)
- Leather or synthetic (leather shoes will stretch more over time and mould more to your feet, while synthetic shoes, especially lined ones, typically will only stretch 0.5 sizes, if at all)
- How aggressively you can downsize
It's important to emphasise that your climbing technique is more important than the shoes you wear. A lot of people (me included) get caught up wanting to buy the "best" shoe and downsize aggressively but it's important to think whether that is actually necessary (do you need Solution Comps to climb V2?) and productive (if your feet are in severe pain, will you want to climb?) Of course, ultimately it's your money and if a shoe makes you happy, then buy it!
Sizing
One area of buying shoes that is a bit finicky is shoe sizing. Different brands size shoes differently and as a general guide, La Sportiva, Scarpa, and Tenaya typically require you to downsize by 1-2+ sizes, while I find that Evolv, Unparallel, Five Ten, and Mad Rock tend to match street size (or be within 0.5-1 size of street).
There's a few websites you can use that provide shoe sizing recommendations:
- https://rockrun.com/blogs/the-flash-rock-run-blog/rock-climbing-shoe-sizing-guide (I found this quite accurate)
- https://bananafingers.co.uk/ (when you are on the page for a shoe, there's a drop-down menu where you can put your shoe size for another model and it provides the recommended size for the shoe you are looking at)
- https://sizesquirrel.com/
- https://www.bergfreunde.eu/climbing-shoe-size-calculato
From my experience, I found that a lot of shoes fit my wide toe box relatively ok (the hotspot was typically my 5th toe) but I really struggled to find shoes that fit my shallow heels. Just to provide some context, I have a low pain tolerance and don't want to risk having any foot issues from downsizing aggressively (going for a very tight fit can increase the probability of things like bunions, Morton's neuroma, Haglund's deformity), especially considering I am only climbing V5.
In case anyone has duck feet like me (I also have a Greek foot profile but I find that that doesn't limit my shoe selection much), here are the shoes that I found fit very well:
- Unparallel Flagship LV (EU 38)
- Unparallel Souped Up (EU 37.5)
- Unparallel Leopard II (EU 38)
- Five Ten Anasazi Pro LV (EU 38)
- Scarpa Veloce Women's (EU 36)
- Evolv Zenist LV (EU 38)
- Evolv Kira (EU 37.5)
- Evolv Geshido Women's (EU 38)
- Scarpa Instinct VSR
- Scarpa Instinct VS Women's
- Scarpa Vapour S Women's
- Scarpa Vapor V Women's
- La Sportiva Skwama Women's
- La Sportiva Kubo
- La Sportiva Theory Women's
- Tenaya Mastia
- Tenaya Mundaka
- Tenaya Oasi LV
- Evolv Shaman LV
- Evolv Shaman Pro LV
- Evolv Phantom LV
- Mad Rock Drone LV
2024.05.10 12:24 Efficient_Scar3959 BEST Pre-Cruise Hotel? Holiday Inn Southampton Tour & Review / Breakfast Included
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2024.05.10 10:04 markoj22 Cannabis Is Now The Best Solution For Migraine Headaches According To 3 New Medical Studies
This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission.
Migraine sufferers drop prescription drugs at record pace and switch to cannabis for headache pain!
Ask anyone who’s ever suffered from chronic migraines, and they can tell you that these headaches can rob you of quality of life. Migraines are by no means just any type of headache: they can result in symptoms such as irritability, nausea, and fatigue on top of the migraine pain. These symptoms, in turn, can be triggered by simple things such as lights, movements, and sound.
While some individuals experience acute migraines, there are many who suffer from chronic or long-lasting migraine episodes. These can last for several hours, making it impossible to continue with work and play. Migraines are also extremely common, affecting some 15% of the worldwide population.
Since there are so many different factors that can cause migraines, it can be difficult to treat. There are many things that can cause migraines, such as hormonal fluctuations (for women), alcohol use, lack of sleep, side effect of medications, and even genetics. There are a range of specialized pharmaceutical medications that have been developed to treat migraines, such as beta blockers and triptans such as eletriptan, sumatriptan, triptan, rizatriptan, and many more.
However, these migraine medications also may come with side effects. Triptans, in particular, are commonly associated with limb heaviness, fatigue, tightness in the jaw, chest, or throat, and myalgias.
That said, cannabis has been shown to be as effective as prescription medications without the side effects, or are even more effective!
The good news is that cannabis has been shown to be extremely beneficial for migraine sufferers. The human body has several endocannabinoid receptors, many of which are concentrated in the central nervous system as well as the brain. When you have a migraine and medicate with cannabis, the cannabinoids bind with these receptors to provide relief.
There are several studies that back up these claims, too.
In March 2024, the results of a study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine was published. The investigators polled feedback from 1,373 patients at a tertiary headache clinic, with less than a third of them reporting that they are current cannabis users.
For the cannabis consumers, a majority said that it either improved symptoms or at least reduced the frequency of migraines. Meanwhile, 63% of respondents said that cannabis consumption also helped them decrease or completely eliminate their prescription medications for migraines. “This is the largest study to date to document cannabis product usage patterns and perceived benefits for migraine management in a clinical headache patient sample” concluded the study authors. “A majority of patients surveyed reported using cannabis products for migraine management and cited perceived improvements in migraine characteristics, clinical features, and associated risk factors” they added.
The patients were randomly given vaporized cannabis in various ratios, containing a range of THC and CBD, as well as placebo after they experienced migraines. They researchers found that out of the 4 cannabis chemotypes, the vaporized cannabis with both THC and CBD were the most effective.
“Vaporized 6% THC + 11% CBD cannabis flower was superior to placebo for pain relief, pain freedom, and MBS [most bothersome symptom] freedom at 2 hours as well as 24-hour sustained pain freedom and sustained MBS freedom and 48-hour sustained MBS freedom” said the authors. In addition, they found that the THC/CBD flower was more effective than placebo when it came to providing relief from photophobia, or light sensitivity, as well as sound sensitivity caused by migraines.
It's also good to note that the participants did not report any adverse side effects during the trial. “Future research should include multicenter studies and long-term studies of benefits and risks with repeated use” concluded the investigators.
There are also studies that validate the safety of cannabis in treating migraines. For one, let’s take a review conducted by investigators at the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology. The investigators analyzed 9 recent studies which assessed more than 5,600 subjects.
“All the studies showed encouraging findings on the therapeutic effects of medicinal marijuana in migraine treatment. Additionally, medical marijuana is well-tolerated with fewer side effects and is safe to use in migraine patients” the authors reported.
“The studies demonstrated that medical marijuana has a significant clinical response by reducing the length and frequency of migraines. No severe adverse effects were noted. Due to its effectiveness and convenience, medical marijuana therapy may be helpful for patients suffering from migraines” they concluded.
You may have to experiment with various products and doses to find one that works well for you. Be open and you might just find the perfect cannabis product for your medical needs.
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Migraine sufferers drop prescription drugs at record pace and switch to cannabis for headache pain!
Ask anyone who’s ever suffered from chronic migraines, and they can tell you that these headaches can rob you of quality of life. Migraines are by no means just any type of headache: they can result in symptoms such as irritability, nausea, and fatigue on top of the migraine pain. These symptoms, in turn, can be triggered by simple things such as lights, movements, and sound.
While some individuals experience acute migraines, there are many who suffer from chronic or long-lasting migraine episodes. These can last for several hours, making it impossible to continue with work and play. Migraines are also extremely common, affecting some 15% of the worldwide population.
Since there are so many different factors that can cause migraines, it can be difficult to treat. There are many things that can cause migraines, such as hormonal fluctuations (for women), alcohol use, lack of sleep, side effect of medications, and even genetics. There are a range of specialized pharmaceutical medications that have been developed to treat migraines, such as beta blockers and triptans such as eletriptan, sumatriptan, triptan, rizatriptan, and many more.
However, these migraine medications also may come with side effects. Triptans, in particular, are commonly associated with limb heaviness, fatigue, tightness in the jaw, chest, or throat, and myalgias.
That said, cannabis has been shown to be as effective as prescription medications without the side effects, or are even more effective!
The good news is that cannabis has been shown to be extremely beneficial for migraine sufferers. The human body has several endocannabinoid receptors, many of which are concentrated in the central nervous system as well as the brain. When you have a migraine and medicate with cannabis, the cannabinoids bind with these receptors to provide relief.
There are several studies that back up these claims, too.
In March 2024, the results of a study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine was published. The investigators polled feedback from 1,373 patients at a tertiary headache clinic, with less than a third of them reporting that they are current cannabis users.
For the cannabis consumers, a majority said that it either improved symptoms or at least reduced the frequency of migraines. Meanwhile, 63% of respondents said that cannabis consumption also helped them decrease or completely eliminate their prescription medications for migraines. “This is the largest study to date to document cannabis product usage patterns and perceived benefits for migraine management in a clinical headache patient sample” concluded the study authors. “A majority of patients surveyed reported using cannabis products for migraine management and cited perceived improvements in migraine characteristics, clinical features, and associated risk factors” they added.
Other Studies Back Up Cannabis’ Safety And Efficacy For Migraines
Researchers from the University of California at San Diego published results of a clinical trial last February 2024. The trials involved analyzing the safety and efficacy of herbal cannabis for 92 patients who suffered from persistent migraines. The cannabis flower used for the trial contained both CBD and THC.The patients were randomly given vaporized cannabis in various ratios, containing a range of THC and CBD, as well as placebo after they experienced migraines. They researchers found that out of the 4 cannabis chemotypes, the vaporized cannabis with both THC and CBD were the most effective.
“Vaporized 6% THC + 11% CBD cannabis flower was superior to placebo for pain relief, pain freedom, and MBS [most bothersome symptom] freedom at 2 hours as well as 24-hour sustained pain freedom and sustained MBS freedom and 48-hour sustained MBS freedom” said the authors. In addition, they found that the THC/CBD flower was more effective than placebo when it came to providing relief from photophobia, or light sensitivity, as well as sound sensitivity caused by migraines.
It's also good to note that the participants did not report any adverse side effects during the trial. “Future research should include multicenter studies and long-term studies of benefits and risks with repeated use” concluded the investigators.
There are also studies that validate the safety of cannabis in treating migraines. For one, let’s take a review conducted by investigators at the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology. The investigators analyzed 9 recent studies which assessed more than 5,600 subjects.
“All the studies showed encouraging findings on the therapeutic effects of medicinal marijuana in migraine treatment. Additionally, medical marijuana is well-tolerated with fewer side effects and is safe to use in migraine patients” the authors reported.
“The studies demonstrated that medical marijuana has a significant clinical response by reducing the length and frequency of migraines. No severe adverse effects were noted. Due to its effectiveness and convenience, medical marijuana therapy may be helpful for patients suffering from migraines” they concluded.
Conclusion
Based on research, cannabis flower and other products that contain both THC and CBD are the most effective. However, cannabis isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and there is no standardized dosage recommendation for migraine patients just yet.You may have to experiment with various products and doses to find one that works well for you. Be open and you might just find the perfect cannabis product for your medical needs.
2024.05.09 22:57 Yeania_aeon wing and a prayer part 2
Wing and a prayer part 2
UNSD Relentless, Medbay
Zreini shifted slightly. A hazy fog seemed to cling to her mind, wrapping her senses in a disorienting embrace. Blinking her large heavy eyelids, she glanced upwards, her gaze falling upon an unfamiliar ceiling. Confusion and a deep ache pervaded her being, exacerbated by the fact that she was no longer cloaked in her familiar flight suit. Despite the pain that rippled through her feathered body as she sat up, she couldn't suppress a groan of discomfort.
“Hey there, take it easy, you shouldn’t even be sitting up right now.” A voice gently implored her. The gravity of her situation became apparent as the extent of her injuries was made known to the young Atodine. “You have suffered a collapsed lung and internal bleeding, most likely caused by your three broken ribs.” The human attending Zrieri shook their head. “I can’t believe you managed to walk out of your ship on your own.”
The doctors, faced with their first encounter with the Atodine species, had been forced to improvise, but their efforts ultimately saved her life. The human figure standing sympathetically beside her identified himself as Matthew Parks, the supervising doctor and head surgeon who had operated blindly to save Zrieri’s life.
Momentarily bewildered by her situation, it took a moment before she realized she was understanding the alien perfectly as she could her own doctor back on Atodine Prime.
“Excuse me, how exactly can I understand you?” The uncertainty in her eyes betrayed her confusion.
“Please relax and lay back down, I’ll do what I can to explain.” Matthew said in a smooth yet authoritative voice. “We are making use of a universal translator, a small device implanted in our ears at an early age. It facilitates cross-species communication. We implanted the device into your own ears while in surgery. Apparently it was easy to program as you had already done work to translate our language.”
“Then you know where I was before I crashed into your ship.” Zrieri said softly. “Your second name indicates familial ties, yes? Are you perhaps…”
“Rory Parks, the commander of the Providence, was my grandfather.” Matthew said with a solemn nod. “Though I’m afraid I never got to meet him in life, I was born here in Alpha Centauri after The Breaking.”
Zrieri winced. There was no need to ask what Matthew meant by that. “He must have fought until the very end, and even now I feel like he stands vigil over your nest world.”
Matthew nodded. In a way it was as if their lives and fates were now inextricably linked. Furthermore, the empathetic doctor had knowledge of her profound encounter with the Providence, signaling a deeper connection between them than Zreini could have anticipated. The path ahead now shrouded in mystery, Zreini braced herself for the unfolding chapters of her life's narrative, intertwined with that of Matthew Parks and the resolute alliance forged between their species.
Zreini's attention was immediately seized by the sight of a group of men entering the medbay. Their unmistakable uniforms identified them as guards, and they were accompanied by two women.one was dressed in uniform, while other woman wore a pristine white suit. Zrieri felt more than a little uncomfortable as she was wearing nothing more than her feathers and a light blanket. For what had to be a formal first contact situation. Zreini's focus shifted to the woman in uniform as she walked towards Matthew.
"Doc, is our guest able to speak?" The woman addressed Matthew with a hint of concern in her voice.
"Yes, Cap, she can receive guests. Our bio screening indicated that there is nothing present in her system that would be harmful to her or us. And although she is still tender from her surgery, as far as I can tell she is mending well.”
“It's good to hear that. She nearly got herself killed when she crashed into our port shields." As the woman turned around and made her way towards Zrieri, she was handed a tablet by one of the guards. Engrossed in her task, she began swiping on the device while glancing down at Zreini. With a confident demeanor, she introduced herself. "Right, so welcome aboard the Relentless. I am Commander Rahy Meson, the Commanding Officer of this vessel. But first, we need to confirm something. Are you affiliated with the race known as the Rachanit? It appears that your spacecraft utilizes a Rachanit HyperDrive, and your craft seems to incorporate their technology and metallurgy."
Zreini's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. "What? No! We are at war with them. We salvaged this drive and other components from the many battles we have had with the Rachanit. My race, the Atodine, didn't even possess FTL technology before the conflict began. We were trying to figure out how to build our own drives by observing the captured drive in my prototype craft, the Voidflyer. We were also curious about the apparent dead zone in Rachanit controlled space. The data that indicates your system of origin. Of course, you can imagine what I found when I reached the star system you once called home.” Zrieri took the almost oppressive silence as a confirmation and continued. “I found the ship called the Providence in the debris field of what had to be a great battle. From what information I found on the computer systems lead me here. I wasn’t even sure if your race still existed or not, but I had to find out.”
Commander Meson exchanged a look with the other woman in the white suit before turning back to their guest. With a slight nod she encouraged Zrieri to continue.
“Please understand, I have been dispatched here with the urgent task of finding out why the Rachanits are avoiding this region of space. Additionally, I am supposed to determine if there is a species somewhere in the galaxy capable of assisting my kind. Although we have managed to fend off their advancements so far, it appears that after each encounter, the Rachanit simply toy with us, leaving us bewildered and anxious.”By this point in the story, the woman clad in a pristine white suit had gracefully positioned herself next to the commander. Zreini shifted her gaze towards her, curious to learn more about this new arrival.
The woman extended her hand and spoke with a confident tone, "Well met, then, Zreini."
Zreini nodded in acknowledgement, reciprocating the formal greeting.
The woman continued. “My name is Michèle Hughes, I am the sitting President of the United Nations Space Defense, or UNSD.”
Meeting the captain of the vessel she was rescued by was to be expected, but meeting who Zrieri could only assume was the head of the entire human government was almost beyond belief.
“I must apologize, President Hughes, I’m a pilot, not a diplomat.”
“Zrieri, In my opinion, the best diplomats always had a real job first.” Her lips curled in a slight smile, a positive gesture from what the Atodine had gathered. “We are grateful for the information you have gathered from outside our little bubble. We have strived to remain silent and unnoticed in the years since The Breaking. We lost a great deal of our fleet, as you saw first hand.” Zrieri nodded and President Hughes continued. “Mankind had endured a period of secrecy, driven by our unwavering desire to avenge the destruction of their homeworld at the hands of the Rachanit. Over time, we have meticulously bolstered and upgraded our fleet, preparing for the day when retribution would be realized.”
“If you can assist in repairing my ship, I can return home and…”
Commander Meson shook her head. “Zrieri, there is no way I could in good conscience let you take that ship back out into space. No amount of repairs could make it spaceworthy at this point.”
“I know it is a little rude to show up unannounced, But I don’t think your government will be terribly upset if we were to give Rachanit the fiery justice they deserve.” President Hughes swiftly diverted her attention, tapping a device in her ear, presumably a communication device. "Fleet Command, it’s time to bring the pain to the bugs." With her orders communicated, she turned back to face Commander Meson, resolute in her commitment. "Commander, the Relentless will serve as our flagship, leading the charge. We shall make our way to Atodine Prime, and if our guest is well enough to leave the medical bay, she may join us on the bridge."
Meson snapped to attention, saluting the President. "Yes, ma'am," she responded dutifully. Directing her focus towards the doctor, the commander inquired, "Is our guest capable of leaving the medbay?"
The doctor lifted his gaze from the tablet he was using to monitor his patient’s vitals. Matthew considered the question for a moment before replying.
"As long as she avoids exerting herself excessively and remains in a wheelchair Zrieri should be fine."
“If I can also request something more than just a blanket to wear?” Zrieri asked in a soft voice.
“Our clothing isn’t designed to take feathers into account, but I think a hospital gown will still work for an Atodine.”
President Hughes nodded approvingly. Turning her attention to Zreini, she issued a directive with a touch of levity, "Excellent. Zreini, get yourself dressed. You'll be accompanying me."
Matthew closed the screen for privacy and helped Zrieri to get dressed and transferred to the powered wheelchair. She was unfamiliar with the medical device, but the controls were intuitive enough for the test pilot.
“For what it’s worth, one of the ship's tailors is cleaning and restoring your flight suit, so you will have real clothing when it’s time for you to disembark.”
“After what I’ve been through, I’m happy to have most of my feathers still intact. Thank you, Doc.”
Matthew smiled before retracting the screen.
"Well, then, President, Commander, lead the way." She declared confidently.
Zreini followed closely behind Commander Meson, taking caution to not run over her hosts with her chair. Her head was on a swivel, keenly observing her surroundings as the bustling crew prepared for the imminent events. The air hummed with ceaseless activity, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. They entered an elevator, and Zreini felt the gentle motion as it ascended. In a short span of time, the doors opened, revealing a vibrant and effervescent bridge.
The crew members were engaged in active communication, each fulfilling their designated roles with unwavering dedication. Suddenly, one of the crew members spotted Meson's entrance and promptly assumed a position of attention.
"Captain on the bridge," they announced, prompting everyone to briefly pause their activities.
Meson surveyed the scene before stepping towards the elevated chair, addressing her subordinates. "At ease, everyone. Carry on with your tasks." She then directed her attention to a man standing beside her. "Arian, have we received the coordinates for Atodine Prime?"
Arian, now adopting a more relaxed posture while retaining his professionalism, responded promptly, "Yes, ma'am. However, we are unaware of what awaits us once we arrive there."
Meson acknowledged his response with a curt nod. "Very well, since we know the location of the hyperlane point, our target is set. Zreini, I am curious if your people's fleet possesses knowledge of hyperlane points and their significance?"
Zreini glanced upwards, her eyes scanning the vast expanse of space above. “The knowledge we possess about these hyperlane points is scant at best, We know that the Rachanit use several specific points in our system to resupply and reinforce their fleet, and that there were only certain points I could take with the Voidflyier, even after I removed the lockouts for human space. Getting a better understanding of hyperdimensional travel was a significant point in my test flight.”
Meson nodded. “If you will excuse the simplification of multidimensional travel, the hyperlanes are natural travel points formed by the interplay of massive objects and their gravitational fields. Paths of least resistance, as it were. This is why they are entering your system from the same few points.”
Zrieri nodded. “I think I get the idea.”
“We managed to fight back and blockade the points in our space. Eventually the Rachanit grew tired of losing ships to our minefields and destroyers, and from what we’ve learned from you, even locked human space out of their travel computers. We are also aware they have fortified the same points on their end to prevent us from attacking.”
“The fact that you were able to fight them back to these hyperlane points says a lot about your people. We are barely keeping them out of orbit around Atodine Prime at this point.”
“We were just doing what we must. We continued to research hyperdimensional travel and we made a breakthrough. We found a way to construct our own hyperlanes. True, they collapse behind the ships after entering normal space, but it means we are not limited to a single point of entry between given systems. The tactics the Rachanit are currently using against your people proves they have not made a similar discovery. In fact, from what we have gleaned from both your data and the Rachanit components used in the Voidflier’s construction, their technology hasn’t advanced at all since they first fought us.”
“But yours has.” The reality started to sink in for Zrieri.
The humans had managed to fight back the Rachanit two generations ago, and since then they had only advanced and improved their technology while their enemy had been stagnant. In the same way the Rachanit had overpowered and outclassed all the species they conquered and devoured, the humans now outclassed them. And they had an unimaginable grudge to settle.
The seasoned commander nodded. Her eyes then shifted towards Adrian, the renowned strategist. "We must make our way to the hyperlane point," Meson declared, her voice firm and resolute. “We will cut them off from resupply and retreat. And then we hunt down and squash every last one of those damned bugs.”
Zreini felt a bit of a chill run down her spine, but felt no empathy for the Rachanit. A race that would gleefully consume chicks is not one that deserved to exist anywhere in the universe. Her beak closed tightly and Zrieri nodded back to the commander.
"Sound stations, full alert! Activate shields and arm all weapon systems. We will be going in hot and we will hit those bugs like the angry fist of god!” There was a large cheer from the bridge crew, almost enough to hurt Zrieri’s ears. “Set the course towards the Hyperlane point in the Atodine's system. There is little chance of encountering any friendly ships this far behind enemy lines, so the fleet is given permission to engage any enemy vessel. The Relentless, however, will be focusing all fire on any capital ships in range."
Zreini had expected the Relentless to travel to the border of the system from her basic understanding of how hyperdrives worked. However, instead of moving, the relentless remained where it was and opened up a corridor in front of it, like a door opening up in front of a ship.
As the blue portal opened, the helmsman called out, "Ma'am, the hypergate is stable."
“Michèle, you are the commander in chief.” Meson said tuning to the president with a grim smile.”
“Thank you, Rahy.” President Hughes smiled back. "Take us in at full speed. If the Rachantis haven't changed their ways, we're sure to catch them off guard."
The helmsman replied, "Yes, ma'am. Full speed."
The Relentless moved into the hypergate, and Zreini looked out from the bridge. Just before fully entering, she could see other human ships opening up gates and following suit.
Atodine system hyperlane point
The tense atmosphere on the bridge of the Rachanits flotilla's flagship was further heightened as the Fleet Master, a seasoned officer with years of experience, reviewed the data before him. The Rachanits ships were strategically positioned just outside the main hyperlane point, ready to engage in battle. The Fleet Master couldn't help but silently admire the avians' exceptional combat skills, acknowledging their formidable ability to put up a fight. However, he couldn't deny the futility of their efforts in the face of his own fleet's overwhelming power.
Before the fleet master could delve deeper into his thoughts about the avians' resilience, his attention was abruptly diverted as a crew member urgently reported detecting peculiar readings on the ship's port side. This was a rarity, as the crew member had never encountered anything quite like it before. Complying with his duty, albeit somewhat begrudgingly, the fleet master moved swiftly towards the station, intent on examining the enigmatic readings.
As he analyzed the data, the Fleet Master's countenance underwent a swift metamorphosis. A mix of disbelief and horror washed over his face, evident in his dramatic change of expression. All coherent thought seemed to flee from his mind as he exclaimed incredulously, unable to accept what he was witnessing.
"This can't be... they can't possibly be out here!" He declared, his voice trembling with both astonishment and fear.
In the midst of his disbelief, the Fleet Master's attention was suddenly diverted to the multiple hypergates opening. His eyes widened with an acute sense of urgency as he realized the gravity of the situation unfolding before him.
With a commanding tone, he bellowed, "No! Raise the shields!"
But his command was left hanging, unfinished, as the ship violently convulsed under the immense force of impact. A ship, dwarfing the very flagship the Fleet Master was stationed on, emerged from the hypergate with unstoppable momentum. It crashed mercilessly through the flagship, The Rachanit vessel splintered against the powerful shields as if it were nothing more than dry noodles. The Fleet Master, caught in the cataclysmic destruction of his own vessel, was unceremoniously expelled into the merciless vacuum of space, losing his life to the cold void that awaited him. As his life ebbed away, his gaze fixated on the imposing letters adorning the ship that had mercilessly cleaved his flagship in half: UNSD Relentless.
As the chaos in the vicinity escalated, even more hypergates began to materialize, heralding the arrival of additional formidable adversaries, all of which opened fire without a moment’s hesitation.
UNSD Relentless bridge
The shields, typically steady and unyielding, momentarily flickered, as if sensing an unseen disturbance. President Hughes felt a ripple of unease wash over her in response to this transient disruption. Instinctively, she scanned the control room, her eyes darting from one crew member to another in search of answers, not wanting to disrupt the commander from her duties. Eventually, her attention settled on the helmsman, hoping to find an explanation for the disconcerting blip in their otherwise flawless operation.
Without much concern, the helmsman met the president's inquisitive gaze, seemingly unaffected by the anomaly. "Oh, don’t worry about that, it was just a bug on the windshield, ma'am," he casually declared, as if attributing the brief tremor to a mundane occurrence.
Her lighthearted chuckle lightened the mood, but only slightly. As soon as the Relentless fully entered normal space Commander Meson gave the order to fire. Large anti-ship missiles rocketed out of their launch bays as laser batteries began to sweep the enemy fleet. Zrieri watched in awe as the fist of an angry god indeed slammed into the invader’s fleet. The light show only increased as more human ships entered normal space and opened fire.
President Hughes stood up from her seat. "Coms broadcast on every available frequency; we are here to aid the Atodine and have no hostile intent towards them, only the Rachanit."
This declaration exemplified both her intent to assist who would hopefully be new allies and her readiness to confront the enemy forces head-on, showcasing a blend of strategic acumen and fearless resolve in the face of adversity.
In the opening minutes of the battle the Rachanit losses were crushing, as only the most forward of vessels had their shields active as per their battle doctrine. The enemy fleet scrambled to raise shields and conduct evasive maneuvers to counter the surprise attack. In their war with the humans the Rachanit’s weapons and ships were numerous and powerful, as the wreckage orbiting Sol could attest. But in the intervening years humans had researched and worked tirelessly to upgrade and advance ships, offensive, and defensive systems.
The Rachanit , however, confident in their technological domination in every other system had only rebuilt their fleets to the same specifications. They sealed off the humans in a bubble and just pretended that no race had ever come close to matching them. And after all, they destroyed the human homeworld, what race could ever recover from that? The Rachanit may have indeed broken the Earth, but not her children.
Rachanit capital ships were exploding into space-dust while the shields of the human fleet barely even flickered against the pitiful return fire. Anti-ship missiles were destroyed by point defenses before they could even attempt to breach the shields. And then things got even worse for the invaders.
Humans were not the only race in the galaxy that wanted vengeance against the Rachanit. A portion of the fleet defending Atodine prime broke off and moved to engage the invading fleet from what had become the rear lines. After all the suffering they had received, they saw a chance to ensure the eradication of the fleet. Nimble Atodine fighters launched from carriers as their cruisers provided covering fire. They swarmed the remaining ships, their shields already greatly weakened from combat with the human fleet. Plasma bombs smashed into the hulls of the Rachanit lighter ships, severely damaging or outright destroying them.
The captains of the remaining Rachanit vessels attempted to flee the battle, but the hyperspace lane was guarded by several destroyers and cruisers and the Atodine ships pursued from behind. Not a single invading ship escaped the combined wrath of the humans and the Atodine.
On the bridge of the Relentless Zrieri watched the battle unfold with her beak agape. A part of her wondered if she had suffered a fatal injury crashing into the Relentless and this was just the last dream of her dying mind. Zrieri saw capital ships explode into dust, cruisers swatted like annoying bugs by a single blast of a laser battery. Then she saw her own people joining the fight.
Zrieri let out a cry of rage and joy at this. Of course, the screeching cry drew the attention of everyone on the bridge, as it sounded something akin to an angry hawk. Zrieri didn’t care, she cheered on her people as they swept up behind the Rachanit , herding them to ultimate destruction at the hyperlane point.
“Commander,” the coms officer called out, “The Atodine fleet is hailing us.”
Commander Meson nodded then turned to the president. “Michèle, am I taking this one or you?”
“You take this one, Rahy, I will speak to their ruling body after you get everyone calmed down after the fight.”
The commander chuckled as she stood up from her chair and moved to stand by Zrieri. “Patch us through to the Atodine Fleet.”
The main screen switched from the view of local space to an older Atodine standing front and center.
“Human vessels. I am Admiral Kaba of the Atodine Defense Forces. Please state your reason for entering Atodine space.”
“I am Commander Rahy Meson of the UNSD Relentless. I’m afraid one of your test pilots had ship trouble after entering our space, so we decided to escort her home. Of course, we had to swat a few bugs on the way.”
Kaba let out a small chirp of a laugh. “Although we are grateful for your actions today, we are more than a little wary of other races, as our first experience was with the Rachanit.”
“Ours as well.” Meson said with a solemn nod. “Mr. Riley, relay the order to the fleet. Initiate immediate power-down of all weapon systems until further notice.”
“And your shields?”
“We will drop the shields of any ships that enter the orbit of your planet, however we both know there are more Rachanit vessels out there.”
“That will be acceptable, for now. As for our test pilot.” his large eyes shifted to Zrieri in her wheelchair.
“Sir!” Zrieri snapped a salute. “Please excuse me for not standing, I suffered almost as much damage as the Voidflier.”
“Are you fit to travel by shuttle to my ship?”
“As long as my hosts allow me to keep this mobile chair.”
“We can make arrangements for Zrieri’s transfer, as well as her ship. Although it is no longer fit for space, I wouldn’t want to keep your people’s first FTL capable ship from you.”
“Thank you. All joking aside, I must ask. Why did you come to our aid?”
“Before the end of the war, or I suppose the first war now, with the Rachanit they destroyed our home world, literally shattered the planet to the core. We do not need much of an excuse to turn their ships into space junk.”
The feathers around Kaba’s neck puffed up with anger. “I thought I had heard every horror the Rachanit were capable of, yet somehow I am not completely surprised.”
“They are a plague on the galaxy, but as strong as we have become we will still need help to put an end to the threat.”
“This is quickly evolving from a defense matter to a diplomatic one. And unsurprisingly every member of the High Council is trying to reach me at this moment.
“That’s our governing body.” Zrieri informed Meson.
“Politics and diplomacy then. I will gladly hand that mess over to Michèle Hughes, President of the UNSD. While they talk, we can sort out the transfer of your lost pilot and ship.”
Kaba let out another chirp of a laugh. “That sounds like a good plan to me.”
Atodine Space Academy, West Wing
Zrieri advanced to a slide of the first diplomatic meeting between the atodine and human representatives.
“Needless to say, our second contact went much better than the first.” She paused as her students chuckled. “But what followed was just the start. The alliance between the Atodine and Humans soon grew to The Great Alliance as more races joined the fight. Some were besieged like we were, others were days away from their worlds being turned into nothing more than livestock pens.” Images flashed by and video clips played on the screen as Zrieri continued. “The alliance drove off the invading fleets, freely gave relief aid and shared the technology to make a stand against the Rachanit. Day by day their fleets were decimated and they lost access to resources and facilities as they lost entire systems in a matter of hours. They constantly fell back, whatever ships could limp back to their home system did so. After ten long cycles the Rachanit were the ones huddled around their nest world. Scared and hopeless as the vengeance of hundreds of worlds bared down on them.” Zrieri looked up at the screen behind her. “The vids can’t do the battle justice.”
“Professor? You were there?” One of her students asked.
“Of course I was there, in my old VF-77 fighter, the first one to roll off the line. We destroyed every ship, every station, every orbital and lunar defense platform. Precise strikes were made to their ground defenses, leaving nothing but caters. And then, we stopped.”
“But why stop? Why not just finish off the Rachanit?” Another student questioned.
“It was the humans who stayed the righteous fist of The Great Alliance. The only member who had their nest world completely destroyed was the one advocating against a similar action taken against the Rachanit. However, it wasn’t out of mercy. You see, just destroying them would be too easy of a punishment, the humans wanted them to suffer. So now they are contained on a single planet. Anytime they try to rebuild their infrastructure, the orbital defenses we left in place vaporize it. Without the countless worlds of sapient livestock to feed them, the Rachanit turned on themselves. Fighting and eating each other to survive. They once traveled to the stars, the most powerful empire in the galaxy, and now they struggle to survive one day to the next in a hopeless existence. Annihilating them would have been a mercy, and those damn bugs know it.”
Zrieri ended the feed to the screen. She looked out at the faces of her students. That last part always left an impact. They were gathered from all over the Great Alliance. So many different races came together to end the threat of the Rachanit. But after that was dealt with, they stayed united, working together to build a better society for all the member systems. She couldn’t help but feel pride in the part she played in all of that. She touched the platinum stylized wings that hung from her neck. They were called The Wings of Janaria; the greatest honor bestowed to a member of the Starcorps. She let out a soft sigh and focussed back on her duties as a professor.
“Are there any more questions?” She asked the students and a flurry of hands were raised.
Before she could call on anyone, the chimes noting the end of the period played out loudly.
“Ah, looks like we are out of time for today. I will see you in two days and we can continue then with your questions. Class dismissed.”
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UNSD Relentless, Medbay
Zreini shifted slightly. A hazy fog seemed to cling to her mind, wrapping her senses in a disorienting embrace. Blinking her large heavy eyelids, she glanced upwards, her gaze falling upon an unfamiliar ceiling. Confusion and a deep ache pervaded her being, exacerbated by the fact that she was no longer cloaked in her familiar flight suit. Despite the pain that rippled through her feathered body as she sat up, she couldn't suppress a groan of discomfort.
“Hey there, take it easy, you shouldn’t even be sitting up right now.” A voice gently implored her. The gravity of her situation became apparent as the extent of her injuries was made known to the young Atodine. “You have suffered a collapsed lung and internal bleeding, most likely caused by your three broken ribs.” The human attending Zrieri shook their head. “I can’t believe you managed to walk out of your ship on your own.”
The doctors, faced with their first encounter with the Atodine species, had been forced to improvise, but their efforts ultimately saved her life. The human figure standing sympathetically beside her identified himself as Matthew Parks, the supervising doctor and head surgeon who had operated blindly to save Zrieri’s life.
Momentarily bewildered by her situation, it took a moment before she realized she was understanding the alien perfectly as she could her own doctor back on Atodine Prime.
“Excuse me, how exactly can I understand you?” The uncertainty in her eyes betrayed her confusion.
“Please relax and lay back down, I’ll do what I can to explain.” Matthew said in a smooth yet authoritative voice. “We are making use of a universal translator, a small device implanted in our ears at an early age. It facilitates cross-species communication. We implanted the device into your own ears while in surgery. Apparently it was easy to program as you had already done work to translate our language.”
“Then you know where I was before I crashed into your ship.” Zrieri said softly. “Your second name indicates familial ties, yes? Are you perhaps…”
“Rory Parks, the commander of the Providence, was my grandfather.” Matthew said with a solemn nod. “Though I’m afraid I never got to meet him in life, I was born here in Alpha Centauri after The Breaking.”
Zrieri winced. There was no need to ask what Matthew meant by that. “He must have fought until the very end, and even now I feel like he stands vigil over your nest world.”
Matthew nodded. In a way it was as if their lives and fates were now inextricably linked. Furthermore, the empathetic doctor had knowledge of her profound encounter with the Providence, signaling a deeper connection between them than Zreini could have anticipated. The path ahead now shrouded in mystery, Zreini braced herself for the unfolding chapters of her life's narrative, intertwined with that of Matthew Parks and the resolute alliance forged between their species.
Zreini's attention was immediately seized by the sight of a group of men entering the medbay. Their unmistakable uniforms identified them as guards, and they were accompanied by two women.one was dressed in uniform, while other woman wore a pristine white suit. Zrieri felt more than a little uncomfortable as she was wearing nothing more than her feathers and a light blanket. For what had to be a formal first contact situation. Zreini's focus shifted to the woman in uniform as she walked towards Matthew.
"Doc, is our guest able to speak?" The woman addressed Matthew with a hint of concern in her voice.
"Yes, Cap, she can receive guests. Our bio screening indicated that there is nothing present in her system that would be harmful to her or us. And although she is still tender from her surgery, as far as I can tell she is mending well.”
“It's good to hear that. She nearly got herself killed when she crashed into our port shields." As the woman turned around and made her way towards Zrieri, she was handed a tablet by one of the guards. Engrossed in her task, she began swiping on the device while glancing down at Zreini. With a confident demeanor, she introduced herself. "Right, so welcome aboard the Relentless. I am Commander Rahy Meson, the Commanding Officer of this vessel. But first, we need to confirm something. Are you affiliated with the race known as the Rachanit? It appears that your spacecraft utilizes a Rachanit HyperDrive, and your craft seems to incorporate their technology and metallurgy."
Zreini's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. "What? No! We are at war with them. We salvaged this drive and other components from the many battles we have had with the Rachanit. My race, the Atodine, didn't even possess FTL technology before the conflict began. We were trying to figure out how to build our own drives by observing the captured drive in my prototype craft, the Voidflyer. We were also curious about the apparent dead zone in Rachanit controlled space. The data that indicates your system of origin. Of course, you can imagine what I found when I reached the star system you once called home.” Zrieri took the almost oppressive silence as a confirmation and continued. “I found the ship called the Providence in the debris field of what had to be a great battle. From what information I found on the computer systems lead me here. I wasn’t even sure if your race still existed or not, but I had to find out.”
Commander Meson exchanged a look with the other woman in the white suit before turning back to their guest. With a slight nod she encouraged Zrieri to continue.
“Please understand, I have been dispatched here with the urgent task of finding out why the Rachanits are avoiding this region of space. Additionally, I am supposed to determine if there is a species somewhere in the galaxy capable of assisting my kind. Although we have managed to fend off their advancements so far, it appears that after each encounter, the Rachanit simply toy with us, leaving us bewildered and anxious.”By this point in the story, the woman clad in a pristine white suit had gracefully positioned herself next to the commander. Zreini shifted her gaze towards her, curious to learn more about this new arrival.
The woman extended her hand and spoke with a confident tone, "Well met, then, Zreini."
Zreini nodded in acknowledgement, reciprocating the formal greeting.
The woman continued. “My name is Michèle Hughes, I am the sitting President of the United Nations Space Defense, or UNSD.”
Meeting the captain of the vessel she was rescued by was to be expected, but meeting who Zrieri could only assume was the head of the entire human government was almost beyond belief.
“I must apologize, President Hughes, I’m a pilot, not a diplomat.”
“Zrieri, In my opinion, the best diplomats always had a real job first.” Her lips curled in a slight smile, a positive gesture from what the Atodine had gathered. “We are grateful for the information you have gathered from outside our little bubble. We have strived to remain silent and unnoticed in the years since The Breaking. We lost a great deal of our fleet, as you saw first hand.” Zrieri nodded and President Hughes continued. “Mankind had endured a period of secrecy, driven by our unwavering desire to avenge the destruction of their homeworld at the hands of the Rachanit. Over time, we have meticulously bolstered and upgraded our fleet, preparing for the day when retribution would be realized.”
“If you can assist in repairing my ship, I can return home and…”
Commander Meson shook her head. “Zrieri, there is no way I could in good conscience let you take that ship back out into space. No amount of repairs could make it spaceworthy at this point.”
“I know it is a little rude to show up unannounced, But I don’t think your government will be terribly upset if we were to give Rachanit the fiery justice they deserve.” President Hughes swiftly diverted her attention, tapping a device in her ear, presumably a communication device. "Fleet Command, it’s time to bring the pain to the bugs." With her orders communicated, she turned back to face Commander Meson, resolute in her commitment. "Commander, the Relentless will serve as our flagship, leading the charge. We shall make our way to Atodine Prime, and if our guest is well enough to leave the medical bay, she may join us on the bridge."
Meson snapped to attention, saluting the President. "Yes, ma'am," she responded dutifully. Directing her focus towards the doctor, the commander inquired, "Is our guest capable of leaving the medbay?"
The doctor lifted his gaze from the tablet he was using to monitor his patient’s vitals. Matthew considered the question for a moment before replying.
"As long as she avoids exerting herself excessively and remains in a wheelchair Zrieri should be fine."
“If I can also request something more than just a blanket to wear?” Zrieri asked in a soft voice.
“Our clothing isn’t designed to take feathers into account, but I think a hospital gown will still work for an Atodine.”
President Hughes nodded approvingly. Turning her attention to Zreini, she issued a directive with a touch of levity, "Excellent. Zreini, get yourself dressed. You'll be accompanying me."
Matthew closed the screen for privacy and helped Zrieri to get dressed and transferred to the powered wheelchair. She was unfamiliar with the medical device, but the controls were intuitive enough for the test pilot.
“For what it’s worth, one of the ship's tailors is cleaning and restoring your flight suit, so you will have real clothing when it’s time for you to disembark.”
“After what I’ve been through, I’m happy to have most of my feathers still intact. Thank you, Doc.”
Matthew smiled before retracting the screen.
"Well, then, President, Commander, lead the way." She declared confidently.
Zreini followed closely behind Commander Meson, taking caution to not run over her hosts with her chair. Her head was on a swivel, keenly observing her surroundings as the bustling crew prepared for the imminent events. The air hummed with ceaseless activity, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. They entered an elevator, and Zreini felt the gentle motion as it ascended. In a short span of time, the doors opened, revealing a vibrant and effervescent bridge.
The crew members were engaged in active communication, each fulfilling their designated roles with unwavering dedication. Suddenly, one of the crew members spotted Meson's entrance and promptly assumed a position of attention.
"Captain on the bridge," they announced, prompting everyone to briefly pause their activities.
Meson surveyed the scene before stepping towards the elevated chair, addressing her subordinates. "At ease, everyone. Carry on with your tasks." She then directed her attention to a man standing beside her. "Arian, have we received the coordinates for Atodine Prime?"
Arian, now adopting a more relaxed posture while retaining his professionalism, responded promptly, "Yes, ma'am. However, we are unaware of what awaits us once we arrive there."
Meson acknowledged his response with a curt nod. "Very well, since we know the location of the hyperlane point, our target is set. Zreini, I am curious if your people's fleet possesses knowledge of hyperlane points and their significance?"
Zreini glanced upwards, her eyes scanning the vast expanse of space above. “The knowledge we possess about these hyperlane points is scant at best, We know that the Rachanit use several specific points in our system to resupply and reinforce their fleet, and that there were only certain points I could take with the Voidflyier, even after I removed the lockouts for human space. Getting a better understanding of hyperdimensional travel was a significant point in my test flight.”
Meson nodded. “If you will excuse the simplification of multidimensional travel, the hyperlanes are natural travel points formed by the interplay of massive objects and their gravitational fields. Paths of least resistance, as it were. This is why they are entering your system from the same few points.”
Zrieri nodded. “I think I get the idea.”
“We managed to fight back and blockade the points in our space. Eventually the Rachanit grew tired of losing ships to our minefields and destroyers, and from what we’ve learned from you, even locked human space out of their travel computers. We are also aware they have fortified the same points on their end to prevent us from attacking.”
“The fact that you were able to fight them back to these hyperlane points says a lot about your people. We are barely keeping them out of orbit around Atodine Prime at this point.”
“We were just doing what we must. We continued to research hyperdimensional travel and we made a breakthrough. We found a way to construct our own hyperlanes. True, they collapse behind the ships after entering normal space, but it means we are not limited to a single point of entry between given systems. The tactics the Rachanit are currently using against your people proves they have not made a similar discovery. In fact, from what we have gleaned from both your data and the Rachanit components used in the Voidflier’s construction, their technology hasn’t advanced at all since they first fought us.”
“But yours has.” The reality started to sink in for Zrieri.
The humans had managed to fight back the Rachanit two generations ago, and since then they had only advanced and improved their technology while their enemy had been stagnant. In the same way the Rachanit had overpowered and outclassed all the species they conquered and devoured, the humans now outclassed them. And they had an unimaginable grudge to settle.
The seasoned commander nodded. Her eyes then shifted towards Adrian, the renowned strategist. "We must make our way to the hyperlane point," Meson declared, her voice firm and resolute. “We will cut them off from resupply and retreat. And then we hunt down and squash every last one of those damned bugs.”
Zreini felt a bit of a chill run down her spine, but felt no empathy for the Rachanit. A race that would gleefully consume chicks is not one that deserved to exist anywhere in the universe. Her beak closed tightly and Zrieri nodded back to the commander.
"Sound stations, full alert! Activate shields and arm all weapon systems. We will be going in hot and we will hit those bugs like the angry fist of god!” There was a large cheer from the bridge crew, almost enough to hurt Zrieri’s ears. “Set the course towards the Hyperlane point in the Atodine's system. There is little chance of encountering any friendly ships this far behind enemy lines, so the fleet is given permission to engage any enemy vessel. The Relentless, however, will be focusing all fire on any capital ships in range."
Zreini had expected the Relentless to travel to the border of the system from her basic understanding of how hyperdrives worked. However, instead of moving, the relentless remained where it was and opened up a corridor in front of it, like a door opening up in front of a ship.
As the blue portal opened, the helmsman called out, "Ma'am, the hypergate is stable."
“Michèle, you are the commander in chief.” Meson said tuning to the president with a grim smile.”
“Thank you, Rahy.” President Hughes smiled back. "Take us in at full speed. If the Rachantis haven't changed their ways, we're sure to catch them off guard."
The helmsman replied, "Yes, ma'am. Full speed."
The Relentless moved into the hypergate, and Zreini looked out from the bridge. Just before fully entering, she could see other human ships opening up gates and following suit.
Atodine system hyperlane point
The tense atmosphere on the bridge of the Rachanits flotilla's flagship was further heightened as the Fleet Master, a seasoned officer with years of experience, reviewed the data before him. The Rachanits ships were strategically positioned just outside the main hyperlane point, ready to engage in battle. The Fleet Master couldn't help but silently admire the avians' exceptional combat skills, acknowledging their formidable ability to put up a fight. However, he couldn't deny the futility of their efforts in the face of his own fleet's overwhelming power.
Before the fleet master could delve deeper into his thoughts about the avians' resilience, his attention was abruptly diverted as a crew member urgently reported detecting peculiar readings on the ship's port side. This was a rarity, as the crew member had never encountered anything quite like it before. Complying with his duty, albeit somewhat begrudgingly, the fleet master moved swiftly towards the station, intent on examining the enigmatic readings.
As he analyzed the data, the Fleet Master's countenance underwent a swift metamorphosis. A mix of disbelief and horror washed over his face, evident in his dramatic change of expression. All coherent thought seemed to flee from his mind as he exclaimed incredulously, unable to accept what he was witnessing.
"This can't be... they can't possibly be out here!" He declared, his voice trembling with both astonishment and fear.
In the midst of his disbelief, the Fleet Master's attention was suddenly diverted to the multiple hypergates opening. His eyes widened with an acute sense of urgency as he realized the gravity of the situation unfolding before him.
With a commanding tone, he bellowed, "No! Raise the shields!"
But his command was left hanging, unfinished, as the ship violently convulsed under the immense force of impact. A ship, dwarfing the very flagship the Fleet Master was stationed on, emerged from the hypergate with unstoppable momentum. It crashed mercilessly through the flagship, The Rachanit vessel splintered against the powerful shields as if it were nothing more than dry noodles. The Fleet Master, caught in the cataclysmic destruction of his own vessel, was unceremoniously expelled into the merciless vacuum of space, losing his life to the cold void that awaited him. As his life ebbed away, his gaze fixated on the imposing letters adorning the ship that had mercilessly cleaved his flagship in half: UNSD Relentless.
As the chaos in the vicinity escalated, even more hypergates began to materialize, heralding the arrival of additional formidable adversaries, all of which opened fire without a moment’s hesitation.
UNSD Relentless bridge
The shields, typically steady and unyielding, momentarily flickered, as if sensing an unseen disturbance. President Hughes felt a ripple of unease wash over her in response to this transient disruption. Instinctively, she scanned the control room, her eyes darting from one crew member to another in search of answers, not wanting to disrupt the commander from her duties. Eventually, her attention settled on the helmsman, hoping to find an explanation for the disconcerting blip in their otherwise flawless operation.
Without much concern, the helmsman met the president's inquisitive gaze, seemingly unaffected by the anomaly. "Oh, don’t worry about that, it was just a bug on the windshield, ma'am," he casually declared, as if attributing the brief tremor to a mundane occurrence.
Her lighthearted chuckle lightened the mood, but only slightly. As soon as the Relentless fully entered normal space Commander Meson gave the order to fire. Large anti-ship missiles rocketed out of their launch bays as laser batteries began to sweep the enemy fleet. Zrieri watched in awe as the fist of an angry god indeed slammed into the invader’s fleet. The light show only increased as more human ships entered normal space and opened fire.
President Hughes stood up from her seat. "Coms broadcast on every available frequency; we are here to aid the Atodine and have no hostile intent towards them, only the Rachanit."
This declaration exemplified both her intent to assist who would hopefully be new allies and her readiness to confront the enemy forces head-on, showcasing a blend of strategic acumen and fearless resolve in the face of adversity.
In the opening minutes of the battle the Rachanit losses were crushing, as only the most forward of vessels had their shields active as per their battle doctrine. The enemy fleet scrambled to raise shields and conduct evasive maneuvers to counter the surprise attack. In their war with the humans the Rachanit’s weapons and ships were numerous and powerful, as the wreckage orbiting Sol could attest. But in the intervening years humans had researched and worked tirelessly to upgrade and advance ships, offensive, and defensive systems.
The Rachanit , however, confident in their technological domination in every other system had only rebuilt their fleets to the same specifications. They sealed off the humans in a bubble and just pretended that no race had ever come close to matching them. And after all, they destroyed the human homeworld, what race could ever recover from that? The Rachanit may have indeed broken the Earth, but not her children.
Rachanit capital ships were exploding into space-dust while the shields of the human fleet barely even flickered against the pitiful return fire. Anti-ship missiles were destroyed by point defenses before they could even attempt to breach the shields. And then things got even worse for the invaders.
Humans were not the only race in the galaxy that wanted vengeance against the Rachanit. A portion of the fleet defending Atodine prime broke off and moved to engage the invading fleet from what had become the rear lines. After all the suffering they had received, they saw a chance to ensure the eradication of the fleet. Nimble Atodine fighters launched from carriers as their cruisers provided covering fire. They swarmed the remaining ships, their shields already greatly weakened from combat with the human fleet. Plasma bombs smashed into the hulls of the Rachanit lighter ships, severely damaging or outright destroying them.
The captains of the remaining Rachanit vessels attempted to flee the battle, but the hyperspace lane was guarded by several destroyers and cruisers and the Atodine ships pursued from behind. Not a single invading ship escaped the combined wrath of the humans and the Atodine.
On the bridge of the Relentless Zrieri watched the battle unfold with her beak agape. A part of her wondered if she had suffered a fatal injury crashing into the Relentless and this was just the last dream of her dying mind. Zrieri saw capital ships explode into dust, cruisers swatted like annoying bugs by a single blast of a laser battery. Then she saw her own people joining the fight.
Zrieri let out a cry of rage and joy at this. Of course, the screeching cry drew the attention of everyone on the bridge, as it sounded something akin to an angry hawk. Zrieri didn’t care, she cheered on her people as they swept up behind the Rachanit , herding them to ultimate destruction at the hyperlane point.
“Commander,” the coms officer called out, “The Atodine fleet is hailing us.”
Commander Meson nodded then turned to the president. “Michèle, am I taking this one or you?”
“You take this one, Rahy, I will speak to their ruling body after you get everyone calmed down after the fight.”
The commander chuckled as she stood up from her chair and moved to stand by Zrieri. “Patch us through to the Atodine Fleet.”
The main screen switched from the view of local space to an older Atodine standing front and center.
“Human vessels. I am Admiral Kaba of the Atodine Defense Forces. Please state your reason for entering Atodine space.”
“I am Commander Rahy Meson of the UNSD Relentless. I’m afraid one of your test pilots had ship trouble after entering our space, so we decided to escort her home. Of course, we had to swat a few bugs on the way.”
Kaba let out a small chirp of a laugh. “Although we are grateful for your actions today, we are more than a little wary of other races, as our first experience was with the Rachanit.”
“Ours as well.” Meson said with a solemn nod. “Mr. Riley, relay the order to the fleet. Initiate immediate power-down of all weapon systems until further notice.”
“And your shields?”
“We will drop the shields of any ships that enter the orbit of your planet, however we both know there are more Rachanit vessels out there.”
“That will be acceptable, for now. As for our test pilot.” his large eyes shifted to Zrieri in her wheelchair.
“Sir!” Zrieri snapped a salute. “Please excuse me for not standing, I suffered almost as much damage as the Voidflier.”
“Are you fit to travel by shuttle to my ship?”
“As long as my hosts allow me to keep this mobile chair.”
“We can make arrangements for Zrieri’s transfer, as well as her ship. Although it is no longer fit for space, I wouldn’t want to keep your people’s first FTL capable ship from you.”
“Thank you. All joking aside, I must ask. Why did you come to our aid?”
“Before the end of the war, or I suppose the first war now, with the Rachanit they destroyed our home world, literally shattered the planet to the core. We do not need much of an excuse to turn their ships into space junk.”
The feathers around Kaba’s neck puffed up with anger. “I thought I had heard every horror the Rachanit were capable of, yet somehow I am not completely surprised.”
“They are a plague on the galaxy, but as strong as we have become we will still need help to put an end to the threat.”
“This is quickly evolving from a defense matter to a diplomatic one. And unsurprisingly every member of the High Council is trying to reach me at this moment.
“That’s our governing body.” Zrieri informed Meson.
“Politics and diplomacy then. I will gladly hand that mess over to Michèle Hughes, President of the UNSD. While they talk, we can sort out the transfer of your lost pilot and ship.”
Kaba let out another chirp of a laugh. “That sounds like a good plan to me.”
Atodine Space Academy, West Wing
Zrieri advanced to a slide of the first diplomatic meeting between the atodine and human representatives.
“Needless to say, our second contact went much better than the first.” She paused as her students chuckled. “But what followed was just the start. The alliance between the Atodine and Humans soon grew to The Great Alliance as more races joined the fight. Some were besieged like we were, others were days away from their worlds being turned into nothing more than livestock pens.” Images flashed by and video clips played on the screen as Zrieri continued. “The alliance drove off the invading fleets, freely gave relief aid and shared the technology to make a stand against the Rachanit. Day by day their fleets were decimated and they lost access to resources and facilities as they lost entire systems in a matter of hours. They constantly fell back, whatever ships could limp back to their home system did so. After ten long cycles the Rachanit were the ones huddled around their nest world. Scared and hopeless as the vengeance of hundreds of worlds bared down on them.” Zrieri looked up at the screen behind her. “The vids can’t do the battle justice.”
“Professor? You were there?” One of her students asked.
“Of course I was there, in my old VF-77 fighter, the first one to roll off the line. We destroyed every ship, every station, every orbital and lunar defense platform. Precise strikes were made to their ground defenses, leaving nothing but caters. And then, we stopped.”
“But why stop? Why not just finish off the Rachanit?” Another student questioned.
“It was the humans who stayed the righteous fist of The Great Alliance. The only member who had their nest world completely destroyed was the one advocating against a similar action taken against the Rachanit. However, it wasn’t out of mercy. You see, just destroying them would be too easy of a punishment, the humans wanted them to suffer. So now they are contained on a single planet. Anytime they try to rebuild their infrastructure, the orbital defenses we left in place vaporize it. Without the countless worlds of sapient livestock to feed them, the Rachanit turned on themselves. Fighting and eating each other to survive. They once traveled to the stars, the most powerful empire in the galaxy, and now they struggle to survive one day to the next in a hopeless existence. Annihilating them would have been a mercy, and those damn bugs know it.”
Zrieri ended the feed to the screen. She looked out at the faces of her students. That last part always left an impact. They were gathered from all over the Great Alliance. So many different races came together to end the threat of the Rachanit. But after that was dealt with, they stayed united, working together to build a better society for all the member systems. She couldn’t help but feel pride in the part she played in all of that. She touched the platinum stylized wings that hung from her neck. They were called The Wings of Janaria; the greatest honor bestowed to a member of the Starcorps. She let out a soft sigh and focussed back on her duties as a professor.
“Are there any more questions?” She asked the students and a flurry of hands were raised.
Before she could call on anyone, the chimes noting the end of the period played out loudly.
“Ah, looks like we are out of time for today. I will see you in two days and we can continue then with your questions. Class dismissed.”
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