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UK Rewatch - B6 Trial
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 23-04-2024 13:24
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The episode: Barney Six – Trial (Carry On Philosophical Flea) The date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 The time: 7.45pm UK time In which Blake throws a big sulk over Gan’s death and teleports down to the Planet Of Spit, where he makes friends with a Philosophical Flea. Meanwhile, Travis is in trouble. A lot of trouble. Servie has it in for him, after the previous episode. Can he escape execution? Brian Croucher still has a few episodes left on his contract, so he’s probably going to be alright. Episode in a word: Self-pity. Characters to cheer: Trooper Par seems a thoroughly decent guy – it’s nice to see below the helmet of a Federation Guard for once. And I know Travis is a mass murderer, and twice over it would seem (since this episode changes the name of Auros to Zircaster, suggesting there were TWO massacres that Travis is responsible for). But is he simply the product of a very broken system and just doing his job? He certainly puts up a very good justification for it, in a rousing speech. Kudos to Brian Croucher, who often doesn’t get the praise he deserves for his performance here. Character to boo: Yes, Blake you really should be gone for a bit of a sulk in your cabin instead of teleporting down to the Planet Of Spit, and it does come across that you are trying to manipulate the crew back on your side, after YOU caused the death of Gan with your recklessness. The previous episode and this episode represent the worst of Roj Blake. Thank goodness we see a different side in the next episode. Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes. Recognisable Face: John Bryans (Bercol) is yet another actor to appear in “Doctor Who”. He was Torvin, the leader of a bunch of thieves in “The Creature From The Pit” - if you recall that’s the one with the Creature and the Pit. Of course, he also appears again in B7 as Shrinker, a rather different role from Bercol, although still one of the Feds. Best line: “Avon’s gadget works!” Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Space Michelin Men. Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 26-04-2024 00:17
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![]() the isle is full of noises, Tempest, III, ii . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-05-2024 15:51
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I am probably nit-picking, but the timing seems a bit out. I presume Blake had his big sulk within a few days of Pressure Point. In the meantime Servalan is rescued and there is a trial of Travis in the same period. That is quick!! Surely she needs weeks (or even months) to get together the evidence ready for the Trial? Even manufacturing evidence is going to take time. My only thought is she had this all planned before "going after" Kasabi!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-05-2024 16:12
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Surely she needs weeks (or even months) to get together the evidence ready for the Trial? Even manufacturing evidence is going to take time. My only thought is she had this all planned before "going after" Kasabi!! 1. In a democracy, yes, gathering (or manufacturing) evidence and setting a trial date takes time. But the Federation is not a democracy, and history shows that if a Supreme Commander in a fascist regime wants a quick trial with a predetermined outcome, it is not that difficult, especially when defense council is working for said Supreme Commander. And the quicker Travis is found guilty, the quicker people like Jovan stop looking at her role in the fiasco. 2. Servie having this all planned ahead of time makes perfect sense. Travis had become a liability due to his inability to capture or kill Blake. Having him in charge of the trap at Control works both ways for her. If it succeeds, she still gets the credit, as she was in command, and her favorite guard dog Travis is restored in the eyes of high command. If, on the other hand, it fails, she can blame Travis and wash her hands of any responsibility. That scenario is so VERY Servalan, I congratulate you on being the first to notice it. She sums it up nicely with, "It's a shame he (Travis) has to die. He is so much better than anything I have left." Edited by Brad on 07-05-2024 16:22 . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-05-2024 16:51
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Surely she needs weeks (or even months) to get together the evidence ready for the Trial? Even manufacturing evidence is going to take time. My only thought is she had this all planned before "going after" Kasabi!! 1. In a democracy, yes, gathering (or manufacturing) evidence and setting a trial date takes time. But the Federation is not a democracy, and history shows that if a Supreme Commander in a fascist regime wants a quick trial with a predetermined outcome, it is not that difficult, especially when defense council is working for said Supreme Commander. And the quicker Travis is found guilty, the quicker people like Jovan stop looking at her role in the fiasco. 2. Servie having this all planned ahead of time makes perfect sense. Travis had become a liability due to his inability to capture or kill Blake. Having him in charge of the trap at Control works both ways for her. If it succeeds, she still gets the credit, as she was in command, and her favorite guard dog Travis is restored in the eyes of high command. If, on the other hand, it fails, she can blame Travis and wash her hands of any responsibility. That scenario is so VERY Servalan, I congratulate you on being the first to notice it. She sums it up nicely with, "It's a shame he (Travis) has to die. He is so much better than anything I have left." Thanks Brad!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:26
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:27
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:33
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue Hi!!! Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:34
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue Hi!!! How’s you now? I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:35
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hello everyone. Welcome back OvZ.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:36
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Got my Blake’s 7 stuff for seek locate destroy Hoodie,hat, t sirts I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:36
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue Hi!!! How’s you now? Still croaky Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:36
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello everyone. Welcome back OvZ. Hello onesparepart, aww thanks I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:37
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue Hi!!! How’s you now? Still croaky Hugs for you I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:37
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Just getting ready after a bit of a panic My DVD player thingy wouldn't work...so I took the plug out and put it back in.Yay, it works now!!!! Now to get me Yorkshire tea ready, biccies (Custard Creams) and those chocolate Salted Caramel Pringle shaped things. I got fresh orange juice and marzipan dark chocolate squares Hi littleSue Hi!!! How’s you now? Still croaky Hugs for you Ta Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:38
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15915 Joined: 14.01.22 |
I am probably nit-picking, but the timing seems a bit out. I presume Blake had his big sulk within a few days of Pressure Point. In the meantime Servalan is rescued and there is a trial of Travis in the same period. That is quick!! Surely she needs weeks (or even months) to get together the evidence ready for the Trial? Even manufacturing evidence is going to take time. My only thought is she had this all planned before "going after" Kasabi!! It's been her contingency plan for a while now...even before he got up her nose on Aristo...she just kept adding to the charges as and when, and waited. She knew he was going to foul things up sooner or later. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:38
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Fresh orange juice and Ritter sort marzipan squares tonight,yummy
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:39
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello M179!
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:39
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Another Shakespearean opening by Chris Boucher, having two non descript characters provide the back story, as the bard did in Hamlet and Macbeth.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:40
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15915 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:41
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Another Shakespearean opening by Chris Boucher, having two non descript characters provide the back story, as the bard did in Hamlet and Macbeth. Hi Brad Also wasn’t it king leer before the battle, guarding the kings tent,whist the king walked among the troops in Disguised I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:42
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:42
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15915 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all What, even OSP? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:43
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hi Everyone. Lurena hopes to join us but may be a little late!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:43
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all What, even OSP? Lol yes even OSP I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:43
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Yum Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:43
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all What, even OSP? Lol yes even OSP Especially OSP I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:43
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hi Everyone. Lurena hopes to join us but may be a little late! Hello Lorna, hope your well I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:44
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all What, even OSP? Lol yes even OSP Especially OSP I concur I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:44
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
About to start
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:44
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15915 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Yum HI, Sue. Good to know you're OK. Hope it's not too draughty in that hall of yours. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Paula |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:44
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Hello all. Another cracking Boucher episode, plus great acting by Brian Croucher and all the others,
Resist the Host
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:45
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hello all. Another cracking Boucher episode, plus great acting by Brian Croucher and all the others, Yep I agree Hi Paula I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:45
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Another Shakespearean opening by Chris Boucher, having two non descript characters provide the back story, as the bard did in Hamlet and Macbeth. It's great to see it. Somehow makes it more real. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| littlesue |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:45
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Yum HI, Sue. Good to know you're OK. Hope it's not too draughty in that hall of yours. It's quite warm this evening... Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:45
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Another Shakespearean opening by Chris Boucher, having two non descript characters provide the back story, as the bard did in Hamlet and Macbeth. Hi Brad Also wasn’t it king leer before the battle, guarding the kings tent,whist the king walked among the troops in Disguised Indeed, the bard did it a lot. As in Hamlet, having two grunts talk about the ghost of the dead king saves the appearance of the dead king for a more dramatic moment. Or MacBeth, having two knights talk about how brave and honorable MacBeth was more credible than showing Macbeth being brave and honorable. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:46
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Another Shakespearean opening by Chris Boucher, having two non descript characters provide the back story, as the bard did in Hamlet and Macbeth. It's great to see it. Somehow makes it more real. Also was done st tng with Picard and data I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:46
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I am secretary Rontane, head of the travel machine program.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:47
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hello M179! HI, OVZ, Good to have you with us. I'm on Vimto here. And a whole new pot of PC Pringles to go at. Lovely, glad to be here missed you all What, even OSP? Lol yes even OSP Especially OSP In reverse order: many thanks, thanks and hollyhocks Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 07-05-2024 18:47
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22 |
I wish we had more of the guards
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