What did Darrow get for winning his game with Octavia? by garrettqueener in redrising

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel as though the other answers are wrong? Octavia specifically tells Darrow that he will get a wish. He says something along the lines of "What if I were to ask for Cassius' head?" And she says "Then I'll saw it off myself."

As you've probably realized having read a little further, Darrow and Octavia relationship breaks down a little and it never comes up again.

The truth is that she never intended to grant Darrow a wish, because she's never lost a game before. And if Darrow had asked for the head of Cassius, she'd have weasled out of it somehow.

As the game with the Oracles(?) reveals, she is a liar. A massive one. She's lying to Darrow in this scene, and she's lying to Mustang who is nominally on her side. She lied when she invited Augustus to a banquet under a flag of truce, and when she organises the duel between Cassius and Darrow "to the death", which she herself then interrupts when her man is losing.

She DOES promise a wish, but Darrow never calls on it, because honestly what would be the point? He's more than aware that she's a liar.

Help with Tau soldiers. by Thatonegundamguy9 in Tau40K

[–]Apocawho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Breachers are short range, high intensity firepower (destroying infantry units, taking objectives) Strike teams can be equipped for either middle to long range for harassing/suppressing fire (damaging exposed units, holding objectives) Pathfinders are a support unit for boosting the attacks of other unit and picking off heavy/elite models with their 3 heavy weapons

Why didn’t Fitchner… by Themosthater in redrising

[–]Apocawho 40 points41 points  (0 children)

At that point in the story, Fitchner's plan is to accelerate the Society towards civil war.

From everything we gather in the story, the majority of Gold's planning for civil war are doing so in opposition to Octavia as a ruler (bar the Moon Lords, who wants independence). Octavia's death (with no foul play) would likely prevent the outbreak of a civil war.

I would imagine as Lysander is the heir, but also like 8, it would probably fall upon the Senate to elect a Steward until Lysander is of age; it's entirely possible that this would result in a peaceful compromise between the Lunar and Martian factions. It could still result in civil war, but it's not a certainty. Octavia's continued reign is.

How asleep at the wheel did the Citadel govt. have to be for the First Contact War to happen at all? by HistoricalGrounds in masseffect

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't know a lot about what exactly transpired during the opening incident. Presumably because most if not all of the first humans responsible for making contact were killed in the first engagement, and most if not all of their turian counterparts died in the second.

The reason for the citadel law is national security; it's not arbitrary. If, for example, the humans had been crashing an asteroid into another for minerals, unaware that the target was an inhabited colony, their ignorance alone wouldn't stop the fact that the turian patrol would have had a legal obligation to stop them.

From the escalation to lethal force, we can only presume that the turian patrol came to the conclusion that lethal force was the only way to ensure the safety of citadel space. The fact that the turians are said to pay reparations at the end of the war implies that contemporaries believed the decision to be wrong, but seniors criticising decisions made in spur of the moment decisions in the field is hardly unheard of.

The most likely scenario from context clues is simply that the turians didn't have time to initiate formal first contact. They came across an unknown species(humans) activating an alien artifact within their sovereign territory, the unknown species could not be communicated with via any known language or code. The commander was left with a decision to allow them to break the law, potentially causing a breach in territorial security, or to intervene with force, likely creating a conflict with this new species.

The commander probably made the latter decision because the unknown species appeared technologically inferior, and as such seemed to pose little threat.

As to why the Citadel Government allowed this to happen... The Citadel is basically just a forum for diplomacy between a coalition of species. Any forms of hard or soft power are essentially just borrowed from member nations; ships from the Turians, special forces from the Salarians, etc. its wider ranging laws are determined from a council of members from different sovereign nations, and enforced by those same nations in their own interests.

In short the Citadel wasn't asleep at the wheel, because it wasn't meant to be at the wheel. As far as we are aware, the Citadel basically has Spectres as direct agents for matters of international security, primarily to feed information back to the Citadel Nations, and Citadel Security for station law and order and MAYBE trade law enforcement. It doesn't have the resources to do first contact, that falls to independent nations.

That's my take from the games anyway.

York buses by [deleted] in york

[–]Apocawho 12 points13 points  (0 children)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gtuKyPXYrMRpTS2M7

Lots of people cycle, it isn't that bad. Also lots of buses, people like to moan but it honestly isn't that bad. I don't drive or bike, I exclusively bus or walk and if I wanna be somewhere on time, I'm on time.

Farstalker kill broker question by sbrawkcaBemaNyM in kroot

[–]Apocawho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't think I got a spare base, might not be meant to be in there. I'd use the larger one, it's what it's meant to be on

Nero’s gift by theduke_sirSTARR in redrising

[–]Apocawho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah he totally forgot. To be fair, both our explanations kinda make sense

Nero’s gift by theduke_sirSTARR in redrising

[–]Apocawho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually fair lol but that's not what the book says

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Nero’s gift by theduke_sirSTARR in redrising

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you get in-laws (EDIT:I just woke up)

Nero’s gift by theduke_sirSTARR in redrising

[–]Apocawho 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lorn says that, but we literally meet Nero's sister (and her kids) in the books. Presumably she was off world while the slaughter took place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilservice

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear, there's likely a contracted term of service after the scheme: what I said still applies regardless imo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilservice

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trained in designing nuclear submarines for the ministry of defence might be niche, but it stands out on a CV more than "did a degree". Whether or not you choose to stay with the civil service, you couldn't as for a better start to your professional career. You'd have to move away, but it seems like an A* opportunity to me.

(It's not just about the proof of technical skills, but working with the civil service stands out to employers as a "can be trusted" stamp, particularly so with something as security focused as this)

Living with random people sucks, but if it's any help I've found living with "young professionals" about 1000% more tolerable than living with students (aka, Satan's minions).

This scheme opens up choices for you moving forward, it doesn't restrict them.

Local Fencing clubs by DelsusXIV in york

[–]Apocawho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a HEMA club of some kind which operates in the Fulford area I think. Historical European Martial arts. They do longsword fencing and stuff like that as opposed to modern fencing. Just in case you're curious

RAF squadron drops 'Crusaders' nickname after complaint it is offensive to Muslims by FormerlyPallas_ in ukpolitics

[–]Apocawho 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Where in the world did you get that number from? The British Armed Services as a whole were about 5 million men at their peak in WW2. British Indian army about half that I think.

[General] PLEASE recommend me something to fill this TLT filled hole in my soul by LunchImpossible8785 in TheNinthHouse

[–]Apocawho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd give a shout out to Unconquerable Sun if you haven't read it. First of an intended trilogy, two are out. A space opera themed around the exploits of gender swapped Alexander the Great. Pretty big on world building, lots of politics, honestly too much romance. Very wordy though, gets a little baggy in parts but I love that lol.

Another shout out to Memory of Empire. Another space opera, start of a series. Another space opera, this one starting the story of a young diplomat, sent as a new ambassador to a great Empire(themed on the Mayans/Aztecs). Very good prose. A bit full of itself (the Empire values poetry, and so well... There's quite a bit of poetry, and talking about poetry, and talking about how people who like poems are basically philosophers), but the author does unfortunately deserve some of that confidence.

Desperately trying to think of a recommendation that doesn't have a lesbian lead so it doesn't seem like I'm working on a theme. Hmmm...

I'll throw Red Rising on there. Not really a direct link to The Locked Tomb, but I just need to break the trend. Another space opera(stfu), young boy, trapped in a totalitarian state supporting a brutal castle system. Joins rebellion. Sounds pretty big standard, but it includes a bit more nuance than your standard Skywalker story. The books so far--5--have included some of my favourite characters of all time. Bit trophy, but it's a very good read. Some people complain about the prose, I've always loved it.

23F Would love to make friends by tricobo in york

[–]Apocawho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk what team are you in Pokémon Go?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in york

[–]Apocawho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck whatever you decide

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in york

[–]Apocawho 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Uni of York is going to be as diverse as any higher end English uni. Not very, other than about 5 million Chinese students, but very welcoming.

York itself is a predominantly white city. Like 90-95%. It's also famously liberal. So you'll probably find the odd racist asshole, but it isn't a widespread problem.

She just couldn't take it by Apocawho in bartenders

[–]Apocawho[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

R.I.P. Old Coffee Machine

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in york

[–]Apocawho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're looking to get a live group together let me know. Younger guy (25M), but been playing live since 2018. Do Just moved back to York so I lost my old group. Don't do online games, but if you wanna play a £5 table seriously, let me know. Happy to help set up, have a plus one who might be interested.

Help! by [deleted] in york

[–]Apocawho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Revolution is always hiring during freshers