At the moment, no one has any cluse.
At the moment, no one has any clue. ?
Having read all the books in this series I have to say I'm ending this immensely. The usual quick pace is there and keeps the momentum going.
Having Weston openly use the secret of the T-drive to frustrate the enemy fleet is a great touch showing the reader that Eric is in control and possibly hinting of a new ace in the hole from the experiment a few chapters back.
Thank you Evan. Love this series.
Still very curious why Odysseus & Boudicca are not being used.
and we will destroy them entail in detail (would perhaps be better)
reinforcing the image quite nearly. clearly
Good writing - especially like the suspense.
“We will close with this enemy, and we will destroy them entail.”
Not sure of the meaning with regards to the Empire wanting genocide, this word gives the impression of the Fleet Commander has a choice
en·tail
verb | ing2;tāl, eng2;tāl | [with object] 1 involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Maybe use "in detail" or fully as this goes along with the Empire's genocidal intent.
in detail: as regards every feature or aspect; fully:
"We will close with this enemy, and will destroy them in detail"
Ch 29
It could be long, he knew, before the long range fire would begin. == It could be long??
however, BEFORE he could possibly
Ch 28
The Ship’s of Earth’s fleet, and the Priminae Allies who were similarly == The ships of Earth's...
Ch 27
His job was the accomplish the task set to him with the absolute ++ job was to accomplish
Ch 26
Very well. I’m going to authorize a pair of shots,” Eric decided. “One form each of you, if you’re willing.” ++ One form.... s/b one from
which gave him an unusual conflict between what parts of him believed he should be doing, while other parts knew he needed to do ++ other parts knew he needed to -> other parts he knew he needed to?
Boudicca’s instinct was the arc the shot, but she corrected that immediately. Gravity here, as on a planet, == instinct was the arc -> was to arc
Ch 25
Eric knew that his ships were needed desperately, not just not... but in the near future as well. ++ not just now instead of not just not
with the known capabilities the anomalous species had, but the were nowhere near sufficient to take his ships in turn. If Jesan and Third Fleet wanted in on the victory it would be up to ++ but the were s/b but they were
Ch. 24
She wasn’t sure it would help them, in reality. Perhaps if they’d known if it sooner, but that was a beam pass the shields now. == of it sooner.
Emilia had to remind herself that few others even knew of the Xeno, let alone understood the threat the Empire they represented... such information had been hidden for a reason, long before she had -- threat to the Empire
At least it’s bigger than the Odyssey Class had to endure, He supposed. ++ he supposed lower case he
She wasn’t sure it would help them, in reality. Perhaps if they’d known if it sooner, but that was a beam pass the shields now. == of it sooner.
Emilia had to remind herself that few others even knew of the Xeno, let alone understood the threat the Empire they represented... such information had been hidden for a reason, long before she had -- threat to the Empire
At least it’s bigger than the Odyssey Class had to endure, He supposed. ++ he supposed lower case he
Ch. 23. advice to ever one else. -- everyone else
It would be useful to get realtime data on the enemy, but it would also reveal their presence quite cleanly -- clearly?
That is not a good thing.” “No, but it necessary. We will endure,” It is necessary
Useful?
benal Banal
Still need to have Odysseus & Boudicca firing more shots, no reason to waste all that potential.
I'm liking it so far. But there hasn't been an update in awhile. Does anyone know when a new chapter is coming?
“So me the readings,” She ordered.
Idea
Miche is belatedly informed that the initial 12 ships were victims of antimatter
Then hesitantly the tech adds that most explosions were now at the ships' bows
He stews
His job was the to accomplish the task set to
but after a short time it began became clear that one
The weapon appeared to be of ancient make, a taught taut bent back design
One form from each of you
Boudicca’s instinct was the to arc the shot
Reword
His job was the accomplish the task set to him with the
But before you do, you should know that we "do" not expect the Empire to invade.”
“Very well. I’m going to authorize a pair of shots,” Eric decided. “One form each of you, if you’re willing.”
“Always, Admiral.”
Archers… knock your arrows.” commands are Archers, - 1. Ready your bows, 2. Nock, 3. Mark, 4. Pull, 5. Loose