So, I just started season one.
Holy shit. I love it.
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The Expanse
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Bigshankhank
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Elaborate.
It's time for Humankind to ditch the imaginary friends of our species' childhood and grow the fuck up.
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"Lasse mich deine Seele dem Herrscher der Finsternis opfern"
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Always carry a bottle of whiskey when you travel in case of a snakebite. Futhermore, always carry a small snake.
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Let me sacrifice your soul to the ruler of darkness
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series)
So, I'm not a huge space related sci-fi fan but I really like the Expanse so far. No alien invaders, no intergalactic peaceful federation, just people doing what people do but in space. 3 different political factions (Earth, Mars, and the Belters). They basically created a new creole language for the Belters, pretty cool.
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I know it's cliche, but the books are better. 
But yeah, both the books and the TV series are awesome. I'd strongly advise reading "Leviathan Wakes" before watching too much of the series as they don't quite describe the sociopolitical fuckery that's going on in the solar system. It's easily the best sci-fi series that describes what'd happen with modern humans in our solar system. It also gets reeeeally deep into the physics of space travel and the problems that creates.
The later books started loosing steam starting with "Persepolis Rising," but up until then it's fuckin' fantastic. At some point I'll get through Persepolis Rising and Tiamat's Wrath, but they're set 30 years after the initial books.
Regardless, yeah, welcome to the party.
Doors and corners.
--Jaeger
But yeah, both the books and the TV series are awesome. I'd strongly advise reading "Leviathan Wakes" before watching too much of the series as they don't quite describe the sociopolitical fuckery that's going on in the solar system. It's easily the best sci-fi series that describes what'd happen with modern humans in our solar system. It also gets reeeeally deep into the physics of space travel and the problems that creates.
The later books started loosing steam starting with "Persepolis Rising," but up until then it's fuckin' fantastic. At some point I'll get through Persepolis Rising and Tiamat's Wrath, but they're set 30 years after the initial books.
Regardless, yeah, welcome to the party.
Doors and corners.
--Jaeger
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I watched the first episode back in 2017 (?) right after our second was born. I recall liking it but we never started watching it as the Mrs isn't a huge sci-fi fan. I watched episodes 1 and 2 and loved them both.Jaeger wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:34 amI know it's cliche, but the books are better.
But yeah, both the books and the TV series are awesome. I'd strongly advise reading "Leviathan Wakes" before watching too much of the series as they don't quite describe the sociopolitical fuckery that's going on in the solar system. It's easily the best sci-fi series that describes what'd happen with modern humans in our solar system. It also gets reeeeally deep into the physics of space travel and the problems that creates.
The later books started loosing steam starting with "Persepolis Rising," but up until then it's fuckin' fantastic. At some point I'll get through Persepolis Rising and Tiamat's Wrath, but they're set 30 years after the initial books.
Regardless, yeah, welcome to the party.
Doors and corners.
--Jaeger
Thx for the book recommendation, I'll add it to my list.
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FYI, you can learn Lang Belta online.
But..uh...I'm not doing that right now, on the clock.
But..uh...I'm not doing that right now, on the clock.
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Just finished episode 4. Gets better with each one I watch! I'm fighting the urge to get all spoilery and start googling.
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Haven't made much progress due to upgrades/migrations at work overnight. I'm on S1E7. I'm pretty sure the fucking space Mormons are the real big bad of the show.
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OOOOOooh ho ho! Keep going.
Doors and corners.
--Jaeger
<<NEUTIQUAM ERRO>>Bigshankhank wrote:The world is a fucking wreck, but there is still sunshine in some places. Go outside and look for it.
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Each night, I'm torn between trying to get some garage time (now delayed due to parts), playing the Nintendo Switch my Mama-San bought the kiddos, or watching The Expanse (also working our way through She-Ra on Netflix. Don't laugh, it's a damn good cartoon.)
Of course, that's assuming I have free time and we're not cleaning, mowing or working.
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Managed to get some work done on the bike this week, and squeeze in an episode with the Mrs. We're now on episode 5. Found out our TV is 4k compatiable, so we'll be in for a treat next episode!
I'm checking to see if my friend can spin me up some of these:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:37582 ... lkwQXxkdYM
I have plenty of LEDs, just need to find some micro switches that I can mount in my boots.
I'm checking to see if my friend can spin me up some of these:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:37582 ... lkwQXxkdYM
I have plenty of LEDs, just need to find some micro switches that I can mount in my boots.
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oh shit. we're into it now!
it's terribly hard to resist the pull of spoilers but i'm staying strong.
I love trying to identify the various stuff they use to make everything look high tech.
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there's a big party on Eros and nobody is leaving!
I love trying to identify the various stuff they use to make everything look high tech.
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Almost done with Season 2. Things continue to escalate from all sides.
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I'm sad that one of my favorite characters is gone but I'm liking the new addition to the flight crew.
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Started Season 3!
Can't catch the Razorback!
Drummer and Draper are fucking awesome.
Can't catch the Razorback!
Drummer and Draper are fucking awesome.
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The Expanse is just chock full of brilliant characters. Actual badasses who will badass beyond just violencing the villain of the week.
My favorites are Drummer and
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Ashford. The way he ended at the end of season 4 was, while dramatically appropriate, a massive bummer. I liked that guy. He was no nonsense, and he didn't just talk the talk about giving his life for the cause. He actually went and did it, more than once. Well, tried doing it, and failed, until he didn't. But not in some lame big gesture bs. Iirc he just did it (tried it) when it needed doing, without a big audience.
But he wasn't some mad fanatic, intent to kill "the enemy" at every turn, and instead showed mercy and opened his ship for the other side's wounded. Sure, that was also a highly effective shield against further attack. But at that point, it wasn't like he needed such a shield more than anything else.
But he wasn't some mad fanatic, intent to kill "the enemy" at every turn, and instead showed mercy and opened his ship for the other side's wounded. Sure, that was also a highly effective shield against further attack. But at that point, it wasn't like he needed such a shield more than anything else.
If there were absolutely anything to be afraid of, don't you think I would have worn pants?
I said I have a big stick.
I said I have a big stick.
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I have a nice fat directory of high res logos from the show. You want Tycho Station, I got it. You want MCRN, UNN, or Belters Stations, I got those too. Well kopang, they're yours if you want em. But you got promise you'll only use them privately. Can't sell any wares you make.
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Finally got to see "the work", but where does it go?
I couldn't figure out why Klaes Ashford seemed familiar. It's Whistler from "Sneakers"!
I couldn't figure out why Klaes Ashford seemed familiar. It's Whistler from "Sneakers"!
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Ooh, what's this?
HEADLINE: 'The Expanse' is getting a new comic book miniseries: A first look
--Jaeger
HEADLINE: 'The Expanse' is getting a new comic book miniseries: A first look
https://www.space.com/new-expanse-comic ... eries.html..."The Expanse" is a bold new four-issue limited series crafted by writer Corinna Bechko ("Green Lantern: Earth One") and artist Alejandro Aragon ("Resonant") which acts as a bridge between Season 4 and the upcoming Season 5 of Amazon's smash sci-fi show....
--Jaeger
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Finished Season 3 last night...
I was really glad to see
I was really glad to see
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Miller return! I knew it would happen but wasn't sure in what capacity. He's apparently hitchhiking via Holden for season 4. So, 1300+ inhabitable systems are now accessible via the Ring. That's very cool, now, what happened to the civilization that made the proto-molecule?
I liked some of the character arcs this season but most importantly, I'm glad that little fucker Diogo is dead. Drummer continues to be a complete and total badass. The Behemoth is awesome but I still think those damn Mormons are up to something....
I liked some of the character arcs this season but most importantly, I'm glad that little fucker Diogo is dead. Drummer continues to be a complete and total badass. The Behemoth is awesome but I still think those damn Mormons are up to something....
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Just binged the first five episodes.
I'm in.
Please use the spoiler feature if you plan to get all spoilery...
I'm in.
Please use the spoiler feature if you plan to get all spoilery...
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Gladly!motorpsycho67 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:30 pmJust binged the first five episodes.
I'm in.
Please use the spoiler feature if you plan to get all spoilery...
Welcome to the churn.
I went back through and put some pieces of my posts behind spoiler tags. They were pretty vague but I don't want to ruin anything for you.
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Just finished season 3
Just found out that season 5 will be released one episode at a time, weekly.
Fuck
I'm in love with Gunny.
That female reporter ain't hard to look at either...
Just found out that season 5 will be released one episode at a time, weekly.
Fuck
I'm in love with Gunny.
That female reporter ain't hard to look at either...
'75 Honda CB400F
'82 Kawalski GPz750
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'82 Kawalski GPz750
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I agree, Drummer as well. I'm 5 episodes into season 4. It's definitely different but still good.motorpsycho67 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:13 amJust finished season 3
Just found out that season 5 will be released one episode at a time, weekly.
Fuck
I'm in love with Gunny.
That female reporter ain't hard to look at either...
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motorpsycho67
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That's why I slowed down on watching season 4. I'm 5 episodes in and taking a bit of a break. Might get back out into the garage and finally make more progress on the bike.
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I recently read Neal Stephenson's SEVENEVES, and the shit about the physics of not so much "space travel", but orbital dynamics was the most fascinating part of the book. If you're into that sorta shit, read that book! Acts one and two of the book are awesome. I had a problem with Act three, but it was a really enjoyable read, nonetheless...
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Almost done with season 4, two episodes left. This season is different but still good!
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