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Post by stevep on Apr 18, 2019 8:21:03 GMT
A twist just came to me reading this. If your familiar with the Arthur C Clarke short story The_Star, where a supernova is identified as the star that guided the three magi/wise men to the birth of Jesus. Imagine if Q claims to have exploded that star - making it one without a live bearing planet circling it to avoid the mass murder? I wonder how many people would believe Q if he were to make that claim. There'd certainly be room for doubt, dealing with a godlike entity who can fake stuff without people ever being able to see through it for sure.
Sorry didn't reply earlier. However if he pointed to a super-nova remnant that can be demonstrated as having appeared in the Earth sky in the right time and place and said I caused that! Especially if it didn't look like a standard remnant, say seems to have been a smaller star that wouldn't go supernova according to the rules as the Star Trek universe understand them. Mind you that's the problem when he has god-like powers he can fake just about anything.
Actually thinking about it I can't really remember religion being mentioned much at all in the Trek universe?
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 18, 2019 12:54:07 GMT
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Post by lordroel on Apr 18, 2019 15:11:40 GMT
That is a interesting read Zyobot. |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 18, 2019 15:31:04 GMT
That is a interesting read Zyobot . That's good to hear (or, well, read); I found it pretty damn fascinating myself. It's non-canon, but thought-provoking speculation that I couldn't get enough of the first time around. I do wonder, though, how actual Pokemon owners in-universe would react to reading this sot of commentary from dedicated real-life fans-- especially this specific essay. |
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Post by lordroel on Apr 18, 2019 15:33:22 GMT
What if Babylon 5 station replaces Deep Space Nine in Star Trek before the outbreak of the Dominion War.
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Post by stevep on Apr 19, 2019 9:06:57 GMT
What if Babylon 5 station replaces Deep Space Nine in Star Trek before the outbreak of the Dominion War.
I have a nasty feeling that would be bad for both. The Bab5 universe have lost key people who helped unite the assorted nations against the Shadows as well as the base itself as a focus of such unity. Similarly DS9 has lost a number of important figures, especially possibly Odo while Bab5, although with defences doesn't seem to have the same level of technology as the ST universe in terms of combat strength and is away from any logistical support. Also as an alien presence, with multiple alien races on board it could have problems being accepted by the Federation and other races in ST.
Although its different technology could be useful in places. Not sure how its jump gate system would compare to warp drive but could give some advantages, especially if say a visiting White Star was brought along for the ride.
Anyway interesting scenario from my two favourite SF series of the 90's, both I viewed as classics.  |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 19, 2019 15:29:25 GMT
'WI All of Ash Ketchum's Companions Met?' Considering how many friends and acquaintances he's made during his travels, this would be quite the gathering the un-aging, perpetually ten-year-old trainer would have on his hands.
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Post by lordroel on Apr 19, 2019 15:30:38 GMT
'WI All of Ash Ketchum's Companions Met?' Considering how many friends and acquaintances he's made during his travels, this would be quite the gathering the un-aging, perpetually ten-year-old trainer would have on his hands. Wait, they have never met all of them at once like a reunion. |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 19, 2019 15:33:36 GMT
'WI All of Ash Ketchum's Companions Met?' Considering how many friends and acquaintances he's made during his travels, this would be quite the gathering the un-aging, perpetually ten-year-old trainer would have on his hands. Wait, they have never met all of them at once like a reunion. Yeah, it'd be a reunion of sorts. Though companions from different legs of Ash's journey have met each other before, there hasn't been one, single gathering of everyone Ash made friends with. Brock, Cilan and perhaps Clemont would likely get along well, while Max and Bonnie could take a certain level of...interest in each other, if you know what I mean.
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 20, 2019 1:51:28 GMT
'How Scientifically/Technologically Advanced is the Pokemon World?' If I had my way, this would be a discussion I'd like to get into.
As best I recall, while they have teleportation and Pokeballs, there has also been a lack of smartphones and obvious internet (since the need for a Pokedex suggests that it may not exist in the setting).
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Post by lordroel on Apr 20, 2019 6:47:59 GMT
'How Scientifically/Technologically Advanced is the Pokemon World?' If I had my way, this would be a discussion I'd like to get into. As best I recall, while they have teleportation and Pokeballs, there has also been a lack of smartphones and obvious internet (since the need for a Pokedex suggests that it may not exist in the setting). |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 20, 2019 20:53:37 GMT
'How Scientifically/Technologically Advanced is the Pokemon World?' If I had my way, this would be a discussion I'd like to get into. As best I recall, while they have teleportation and Pokeballs, there has also been a lack of smartphones and obvious internet (since the need for a Pokedex suggests that it may not exist in the setting). Cool stuff; I didn't realize they had all that in the Pokemon setting, just by watching the anime. However, I do question whether they have cell phones, smart devices and/or internet over there, at least in the TV show. If that were the case, then trainers who come across Pokemon or moved they don't know of wouldn't have trouble Googling it once they had the chance. Yes, I know that's what Pokedexes are for, but they don't seem to offer as many information-providing options as real-life smartphones do (with Safari and all). |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 21, 2019 3:07:49 GMT
'WI Leave It To Beaver Kids Became Pokemon Trainers?'
You know, the ones from that 1950s sitcom called Leave It To Beaver. It'd be the change of a lifetime for Beaver & Co., that's for certain.
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Post by lordroel on Apr 21, 2019 6:02:20 GMT
'WI Leave It To Beaver Kids Became Pokemon Trainers?' You know, the ones from that 1950s sitcom called Leave It To Beaver. It'd be the change of a lifetime for Beaver & Co., that's for certain. And a big adventure for them also. |
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Post by Zyobot on Apr 21, 2019 15:59:29 GMT
'WI Leave It To Beaver Kids Became Pokemon Trainers?' You know, the ones from that 1950s sitcom called Leave It To Beaver. It'd be the change of a lifetime for Beaver & Co., that's for certain. And a big adventure for them also. True, though it is questionable as to whether the kids' folks would let them go. The Pokemon setting is a completely different world from what these '50s people are accustomed to.
I wonder how the likes of Beaver and Wally would get along with Ash Ketchum & Co., assuming they ever met at least.
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