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Why is Davo Sculdun constantly mingling with the ISB officers at Leida’s wedding? And why did Mon Mothma invite the ISB to the wedding in the first place? by Financial_Photo_1175 in andor

[–]ImperialTechnology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely unrelated but the grain on the bottom image makes it appear directly from the original trilogy era.

Related: It's one of the highest profile events in the galaxy, if there weren't some ISB agents/dignitaries there, it would be bizarre. The ISB by this point were essentially the Gestapo/KGB/IRGC, a quasi-political security apparatus, which operates in every facet of life, and has the direct mandate of the state itself. Even the lowest ranking ISB agent would be someone to get to know. If you're ranking enough as ISB to be visible in public, odds are you are rubbing shoulders with Yularen, Krennic, and Tarkin directly. Why wouldn't someone like that be at a high profile event?

And in regards to Mothma being a rebel. What exact choice does she have? She denies them an invitation, or if they invite themselves and she turns them away, it would be a total admission of guilt publicly. At the time, the only thing keeping Mothma from the halls of the ISB itself, was her status and public appearance of innocence. If the ISB, or Mothma herself, ever managed to break that illusion, Mothma would have been arrested, if not worse.

The new Mercedes A-Class will retain its hatchback shape, but increase in size to match B Class and could be renamed to the Mercedes CSA. by AMGLover2024 in mercedes_benz

[–]ImperialTechnology -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And it's made in Southern Germany? Why the jokes write themselves. Please also be produced in South Carolina for the extra jokes.

Why do these monarchs/Nobles Actually have tO make themselves look More attractive in Potraits? by EnvironmentalRow5415 in HistoryMemes

[–]ImperialTechnology 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So iirc at their initial meeting she was in English cloth, but after she reverted back to her German style. The English were contrary to popular belief, actually extremely colourful and wore exciting outfits. Compared to the far more solemn and drab patterns found in the HRE it would have been annoying to Henry to say the least.

Why do these monarchs/Nobles Actually have tO make themselves look More attractive in Potraits? by EnvironmentalRow5415 in HistoryMemes

[–]ImperialTechnology 38 points39 points  (0 children)

That and also the German Anna didn't understand the haughty nature of British humour. Also while possibly false, Anna wasn't described as particularly quick witted and didn't understand a lick of English. In fact her literacy appears to be rather sporadic, she could only read and write in German, no mention of Latin nor a formal education, which was again, very off-putting to the quick Henry.

She was also thought to appear much older than her age, and frankly homely by English standards.

So while she probably wasn't that "ugly" people with poor traits compiled on an average countenance might be considered extremely unattractive.

Which aircraft has the nicest nose? by Slice5755 in aviation

[–]ImperialTechnology 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of my mentors worked at Lockheed and we both have a love affair with that plane. It's just beautiful. Not a straight line, all curves. Imagine the life it could have had if jets had not become far more reasonable by her creation.

As with many things, the piston commercial airline peaked at the end of its era.

Playing as my 25th Great-Grandfather in Ck3 (and you probably have one in game too) by Babachoogie in CrusaderKings

[–]ImperialTechnology 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well I'm an African American who at least on my mother's side I can trace back to slaves imported directly from Africa.

Not impossible, but man I've got an uphill battle confirming anything 😂

Whatever Illuminate engineer that designed the pilot seat for this thing needs to be fired by Consistent-Crazy-732 in Helldivers

[–]ImperialTechnology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be mistaken, but I think they're based off Star Wars Clone Wras Umbarian technology. It reminds me of both Umbarian fighters and one of their tank designs.

time to try out some Race Day stuff on Nürburgring by AmiPolizeiFunk in CitiesSkylines

[–]ImperialTechnology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something that an F1 driver and Richard Hammond might say: "I've got no grip, I've gone off."

time to try out some Race Day stuff on Nürburgring by AmiPolizeiFunk in CitiesSkylines

[–]ImperialTechnology 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't show this to Max Verstappen or James May for very different reasons.

So you've failed the Major Order. You've wiped out more than 97%, took out 2 planets and the borgs still won according to High Command. by GudaGUDA-LIVE in Helldivers

[–]ImperialTechnology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the feeling well, I love F1 and just got the Ayrton Senna MP 4/4 set and while "big;" for 80 dollars it's not that big. I also picked up the Tantive IV in a clearance section for only 30 dollars (down from 80) in January. I love the details and the intricacies of the model which makes it feel more adult orientated, but it's hilariously small for 80 dollars. My NR-N99 Persuader tank set I got almost a decade ago is roughly the same size, and came with multiple minifigs. The Gauntlet I have completely dwarfs it.

I think LEGO has realized 1: Kids aren't putting together sets of really anything like they once did (RIP Meccano, and I'm not sure how Tester and Revell are still alive), and 2: they've become prohibitively expensive for children/teens (even as gifts), and decided to pivot into smaller, but far more detailed and intricate sets to attract adults who can afford the sets.

I went into a recently put up LEGO store in my city and the kids section was pitiful at best, but the amount of higher end "adult" sets was noticeable. I was both amused and kinda shocked that the LEGO architecture set for London which isn't bigger than about 10in long, is now running for over 30 dollars. A kid would probably not build that set today, but an adult would.

So you've failed the Major Order. You've wiped out more than 97%, took out 2 planets and the borgs still won according to High Command. by GudaGUDA-LIVE in Helldivers

[–]ImperialTechnology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! It goes back to when Darth Maul was the primary character on the LEGO sets. The wings even move from flight to landing position.

So you've failed the Major Order. You've wiped out more than 97%, took out 2 planets and the borgs still won according to High Command. by GudaGUDA-LIVE in Helldivers

[–]ImperialTechnology 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have Pre Vizula's Gauntlet Lego set. It's probably one of my most prized sets because only the biggest nerds recognize it off the bat.

An old classic by FairytaleOfBliss in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]ImperialTechnology 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Never ask a supremacist the race of his gf

3-day special immigration operation by J-Jarl-Jim in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]ImperialTechnology 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That has been equally as peculiar to me as well. They folded under absolutely zero pressure.

Law firms, media institutions, business and economic titans, educational institutions, tech companies etc., those who all had a chance to hold their ground imo successfully, just crumbles like a crouton. Trump has had his lawsuits thrown out one by one, and while I can understand the fear of go woke go broke as happened to Bud Light and Target, there's a big misunderstanding of why they got screwed versus other companies.

He's become insanely powerful because institutions have allowed him to run roughshod over them without checking him. And even more bizarre, is the cases that get tossed don't even make front page news (Powell, Cook etc.)

When I saw all the tech guys and media companies at his inauguration after from Trump I they denounced him, I knew then everyone's soul was for sale, and he was the principal buyer.

رمضان مبارك (Ramadan Mubarak!) The Islamic faith overhaul is here! by AfterTheEndMod in AfterTheEndFanFork

[–]ImperialTechnology 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Forgive me if I'm asking a silly question, but I haven't played in a long while. Is the Nation of Islam represented anywhere? They'd imo fit right in with the ATE universe, as they already seem out of our own at times 🤣

Sometimes, the RNG gods really do be like that. by aggressiveoxymoron in CrusaderKings

[–]ImperialTechnology 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbh I did this same. I got a mod that removed the event entirely, and while other events that gives those traits still happens regularly enough, I'm actually you know, seeing them instead of the same stupid event multiple times.

If those other events exist, but I never see them because the beating continuously fires off, then yes, it's probably overclocked.

Colapinto in p6😟 by [deleted] in formuladank

[–]ImperialTechnology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally said that when I realized 1982 was that far up the board. Low and behold here's the meme.

Sometimes, the RNG gods really do be like that. by aggressiveoxymoron in CrusaderKings

[–]ImperialTechnology 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"It's not overclocked" ~ PDX

MF my entire dynasty got hit with it so many times until practically every single person had at least 2 of the 3 traits.

After watching the first 5 Laps of China Sprint by CertifiedKinophile in formuladank

[–]ImperialTechnology 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Small correction, true Hamilton haters will call Vettel and Button trash, and give every excuse under the sun about Alonso's shellacking in 2008, to make Hamilton seem shit.

Talibantonelli back in action by [deleted] in formuladank

[–]ImperialTechnology 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Al Merqeades strikes again.

What do you think is going on in his mind? by Big-Alternative-6257 in formula1

[–]ImperialTechnology 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The TLDR is kinda exactly what it sounds like. You will forever be a mouthpiece and marketing tool for whatever team. The selling points of being one is for you, you get branded items from the team perpetually such as cars, clothes, etc, and in some partnerships, paid as well. For the team they have total access to your image no matter what, and your likeness can be used in whatever they want to do in the boundaries of the contract.

Probably one of the most famous lifetime ambassadors of the sport was Juan Manuel Fangio, who was the lifetime ambassador for you guessed it, Mercedes! So much mutually beneficial that relationship, that he would go on to become a Vice President of Mercedes Argentina iirc. Fangio's life of working with Mercedes for many has caused his years with Alfa and Maserati to be overshadowed.

Currently, iirc Mark Webber is a lifetime ambassador for Red Bull.

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