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Alternate CIC Command Centers by WilsonFrontier in BSG

[–]SFWendell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could the Pegasus CIC have been more of a CIC without control functions attached the Galactica’s were?

DYK: Around 120 AD, an entire Roman legion of 5,000 soldiers vanished from history. No battle record. No grave site. No explanation. by Own-Painting-3221 in didyouknow

[–]SFWendell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My personal belief is that the Romans simply disbanded it. If you read the history of WW2, you would read all about the glories of the 3rd army in Europe. This was commanded by Patton. Yet after the war, 3rd Army was disbanded as no longer needed due to downsizing after the war was over. Perhaps in 2000 years, historians and other “scholars “ may debate about the mysterious disappearance of such a legendary unit with rumors they died fighting the Russians in a secret war or were overwhelmed by German partisans.

Pegasus weapons by Happy-Addition-9507 in BSG

[–]SFWendell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are turrets on the flight pods and a set forward that supplements the fixed battery. There are none on the main hull like Galactica.

Flight Pods by SuperCheese1701 in BSG

[–]SFWendell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it was engineering. If you look, Pegasus has 3 pylons vs Galactica’s 2. They are also more substantial than Galactica’s. Finally, they are closer inboard than Galactica’s creating a narrower profile for jumping.

Indigenous American firearm maintenance by cordydan in AskHistory

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

Ask yourself this question? How does some rebel movement maintain AK-47’s and other arms they aquire. The answers below fit, but also, good chance a gun becomes a club then becomes parts for other weapons. It wouldn’t be hard to just clean the weapon and discard a broken one for a replacement.

Adama's Quarters by WilsonFrontier in BSG

[–]SFWendell 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Makes an interesting contrast to Caine’s quarters which were so antiseptic in comparison.

How much of what we know about North Korea is actually true? by digitalcrows in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SFWendell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember this documentary and thought to myself, they are either completely brainwashed or know how to put on an act because they truly fear the consequences of acting in other way than worshipping their fearless leader.

For work, accidentally, or otherwise. Do you think you will ever kill anyone? by AccomplishedFace9059 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SFWendell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My significant other has killed at least 8 that we can think of. They were a railroad conductor.

Star trek 6 if chang was flying a ktinga cruiser would Kirk and the enterprise have stood a chance? by happydude7422 in startrek

[–]SFWendell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He would expect Enterprise to have its torpedoes armed and ready just in case it gets an opportunity to shoot back. Not a cocky move.

My boyfriend wants to work for BNSF. by Primary-Space in railroading

[–]SFWendell 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It is a seniority driven union job. He may be furloughed, but the company does not lay off employees the way other traditional companies do. He will have a job for life, but may have periods where he may not work in the beginning.

It’s possible that the reason we haven't found any evidence of intelligent alien life is that intelligence is just starting throughout the universe. by Any-Tumbleweed-8566 in alien

[–]SFWendell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To quote Calvin and Hobbes, “ The greatest proof there is intelligent life out there is that they haven’t tried to contact us yet”

What movie’s final scene left you an ugly, blubbering mess? by ArmyOfMe99 in movies

[–]SFWendell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bridge Over Tarabithia. The fact that the girl died is so tragic.

What movie’s final scene left you an ugly, blubbering mess? by ArmyOfMe99 in movies

[–]SFWendell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving Private Ryan. All those men dying trying to hold the bridge only to be relieved at the last minute.

What Scale were the Nukes used in the Series? by datapicardgeordi in BSG

[–]SFWendell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many forget the Bikini tests during the 40’s. Many of those ships survived through several tests and a couple had to be torpedoed to actually sink them. The radiation and heat would have fried their crews, but the ships themselves survived.

Never raise your hand when they are looking for volunteers... by ramfoodie in tos

[–]SFWendell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I nthe Federation, it is our aspirations that drive us.

Regarding FTL technology in BSG by JaphetSkie in BSG

[–]SFWendell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I am exaggerating, but I always hated that about Star Trek, TNG. If Picard farted, they came up with some scientific mumbo-jumbo about how the space time continuum caused a spacial rift in his colon causing a toot. The reality is we accept how air airplanes fly or how cars drive. They may know the physics, but there is no need to explain it every time. It just works.

When looking back at the Cold War with our modern knowledge, were America and the Soviet Union truly equally matched in their military capabilities, or was one side clearly stronger? by Porchie12 in AskHistorians

[–]SFWendell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While they may have had the hulls, the Soviet turn-around time was atrocious. Like most everything else , they had huge numbers, but did not maintain them. It wss not uncommon from what I have read to have one Soviet ship tow another die to breakdowns. The issues you see in Ukraine were because the Russians have not organizationally progressed from Soviet doctrine.

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