Balanced Hemispheres
That looks incredibly fun. I wonder if any of the space agencies have created a fighting style for zero gravity? I'd happily accept the contact...$$$! Equal and opposite forces being what they are I bet it'd be a serious challenge. I'm not sure what they'd use it for but it sure would be fun to spar in that environment.
I'm your Huckleberry
You just gave me an Ender's Game flashback. I need to read that again...Originally Posted by GoldenBrain
It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand. - Apache Proverb
Balanced Hemispheres
When I hear people say "I need to read that again" I'm rarely disappointed in whatever book they are speaking of, so I think I'll move this one to the top of my reading list.
I'm your Huckleberry
I say that because it's the first book I ever read through in a single day. I was only like 16 so it probably has a more nostalgic appeal than anything. Also, they're releasing the movie at the end of the year
It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand. - Apache Proverb
Balanced Hemispheres
Cool. It's been on my list for a while but I keep bumping it down in favor of other material. Not sure why since it gets great reviews and has won awards. I hate to see a movie before I read the book so I'm definitely going to check it out.
In order to keep from completely hijacking Syn7's thread I'll add a little something from space...
Check out the link below to space.com for a nifty little read on a super-earth planet likely made of diamond called 55-Cancri. There's a video embedded within the article that has some great information about this planet as well as a little tidbit on super critical fluids.
http://www.space.com/18011-super-ear...ond-world.html
NIII
Fighting in space totally applies.I'm sure wombat combat covers it.
And just to be clear...
It's interesting how certain misnomers become acceptable. Even the people in space who know better use the word.The myth that satellites remain in orbit because they have "escaped Earth's gravity" is perpetuated further (and falsely) by almost universal misuse of the word "zero gravity" to describe the free-falling conditions aboard orbiting space vehicles. Of course, this isn't true; gravity still exists in space. It keeps satellites from flying straight off into interstellar emptiness. What's missing is "weight", the resistance of gravitational attraction by an anchored structure or a counterforce. Satellites stay in space because of their tremendous horizontal speed, which allows them — while being unavoidably pulled toward Earth by gravity — to fall "over the horizon." The ground's curved withdrawal along the Earth's round surface offsets the satellites' fall toward the ground. Speed, not position or lack of gravity, keeps satellites in orbit around the earth. - James Oberg
Last edited by Syn7; 04-28-2013 at 09:11 AM.
Balanced Hemispheres
Fighting in space totally applies.
And just to be clear...
The myth that satellites remain in orbit because they have "escaped Earth's gravity" is perpetuated further (and falsely) by almost universal misuse of the word "zero gravity" to describe the free-falling conditions aboard orbiting space vehicles. Of course, this isn't true; gravity still exists in space. It keeps satellites from flying straight off into interstellar emptiness. What's missing is "weight", the resistance of gravitational attraction by an anchored structure or a counterforce. Satellites stay in space because of their tremendous horizontal speed, which allows them — while being unavoidably pulled toward Earth by gravity — to fall "over the horizon." The ground's curved withdrawal along the Earth's round surface offsets the satellites' fall toward the ground. Speed, not position or lack of gravity, keeps satellites in orbit around the earth. - James Oberg
It's interesting how certain misnomers become acceptable. Even the people in space who know better use the word.
Hahaha, wombat combat!!!I had to look this one up a few months ago and it still cracks me up.
About zero gravity... I think it's just a case of accepted nomenclature. I understand that there isn't 100% zero gravity in space, but it's just easier to say it that way. Still, I appreciate your precision.
NIII
"Which way is down?"
"The enemy gate!"
It would be a blast to try the partner drills in the battle room.
Good book. I hope the movie does it justice. I doubt they will stay true to the book. It will probably be "modernized". Still, I hope for the best.
Did you read any of the other books in the series? Most people don't like them as much.
I like Bean.
Last edited by Syn7; 04-28-2013 at 08:50 AM.
NIII
If you are in any position to possibly witness a nice aurora, tonight and tomorrow would be a good time to look.
NIII
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