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Biden was cognitive impairments during presidency have come to light for the Mainstream, finally. But we can't talk about it because he has cancer too. Have some decency! A segment about a Reddit neckbeard blowing himself up leads to a conversation about hobbies and how to be a man. Comey wants to 86 the red on his balance sheet and sell some books. He's so artsy. Columbia might have a new leader soon, one not so comfy with the Chiners. Fascism experts are leaving America in a pure fact and definitely not fear porn report. Speaking of Fascism, Europe falls in line with Empress Ursala desires, while the Balkans are in a state of Chaos. Better get out that pride flag and be on the Left side of history. Finally, a new gameshow might earn you the coveted green card: The American Race. Artwork for MMO #170: Robert H. edged out Woof with his hilarious and accurate dipiction of our conversation on being a man. Executive Producer of MMO #170: Colin Schultz, Forcefully named Praetor of the Holy Pages Check out his podcast: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Fiat Fun Coupon Donations: Sam S. Of Bourblandia & Beargrass Sir Candinavian Boobs & Beer Trashman Preator Porrecca of Pumpkin County: Hempress Emily M. Naillord of Gaylord Sir Cascadia This weeks Boosters: boolysteed | 3,210 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! sandesingh | 500 Dan's Notes Devastating tornado hits St. Louis US approves $304Mn missile deal with Turkey, why Trump selling AMRAAM to Istanbul alarms India Why Bosnia has Europe on edge again | Mapped Out Cars on roundabouts causing tornadoes? | Talkback 16 Pay Attention to What's Happening in Romania Nicusor Dan beats hard-right favourite George Simion in Romanian election Hungarians rally against PM Orban’s controversial sovereignty bill | NewsX World We’re Experts in Fascism. We’re Leaving the U.S. | NYT Opinion Devastating tornado hits St. Louis US approves $304Mn missile deal with Turkey, why Trump selling AMRAAM to Istanbul alarms India John's Notes Where…. Africa Nigeria Attacks Biden ABC Biden Cancer Report Hur Interview Audio Nadalism ABC Palm Springs Bombing Audio Manifesto Gary Immendham Talk >Joseph Campbell, “The psychotic drowns in the same waters in which the mystic swims with delight” Trump ABC on Comey 8647 James Comey on MSNBC w Nicole Wallace Chris Krebs Investigation S America Mexico Femicide Columbia Femicide Columbia Belt and Road US Terrorism Charges Against Mexican National Security Consultants Killed in Mexico Romania Largest EU Military Base in Romania Jamie She on Belgrade Media Bombing Immigration Firstpost Immigration Gameshow Pope Face The Nation JD Vance Meets Pope New Media ZeroHedge Press Briefing Question
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It's been a while since we've yucked yums, but let's yuck the most popular yum of them all: Atraxa, Praetor's Voice. Andy and Kyle take a look at some of what they believe has led to Atraxa's popularity and then try to offer some alternatives for commanders Atraxa's most popular tags, and then send Atraxa off to chew her well-earned cud. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. ------------------- ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them by buying their music on Bandcamp! – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/
UAP safety risks with Todd Curtis, a troubling wave of US Army aviation accidents, the impact of aviation accidents on public perception of safety, the Flexjet order for Embraer jets, and Boeing's worries about the future of the Space Launch System. Guest Todd Curtis Todd Curtis is a risk consultant who systematically uses data to understand and reduce aviation incidents. He is also a co-host of the Flight Safety Detectives podcast, which evaluates accidents, incidents, and risks from all areas of aviation. Todd explains that UAP safety risks are not separate and distinct from other safety issues, and lessons learned from UAP encounters may carry over to one or more other aviation risks. The recent interview with the Flight Safety Detectives about the UAP's close encounter with a sailplane (Hair-Raising UAP Encounter Shared by Pilot – Episode 252) illustrates a key crossover between UAP and other aviation risks. Todd argues that the key challenge is to develop a fundamental understanding of UAP and a set of shared goals and definitions that will serve to support processes that will identify, reduce, or eliminate UAP-related aviation risks. Todd has spent most of his aviation career focusing on aviation safety. After earning electrical engineering degrees at Princeton University and the University of Texas, he served as a flight test engineer in the U.S. Air Force. After earning master's degrees from MIT, one in policy and another in management, he was a safety engineer at Boeing, where he supported accident investigations and conducted safety analyses during the development of the 777. His 2000 book, "Understanding Aviation Safety Data," described his approach to analyzing aviation risk and evaluating accident and incident trends. See: AIAA UAP Integration and Outreach Committee 767 Encounters UAP – Episode 256 Flight Safety Detectives on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Aviation News For The Army, the D.C. Crash Is the Latest In A Wave Of Troubling Accidents [Paywall] The Army had 15 Class A flight accidents in fiscal 2024 that claimed 11 lives. In 2023 there were 9 Class A flight accidents that killed 14. Army crash investigators say 82% of the accidents over the past five years were primarily caused by human error. The Army has acknowledged that inexperienced aircrews are a problem. Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying Public concern about air safety is growing with news of the fatal crashes in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Alaska, as well as other incidents such as the wing of a Japan Airlines 787 striking the tail of a stationary Delta Airlines 737, and a United A319 with an engine fire during takeoff. Experts point out the overall safety of the system, but is it enough to influence perception? Flexjet signs $7bn order for 182 aircraft with Embraer Global fractional ownership provider Flexjet announced the order for 182 Praetor 600, Praetor 500, and Phenom 300E models to be delivered over the next five years. The deal includes 30 options and an enhanced services and support agreement. Boeing has informed its employees that NASA may cancel SLS contracts Boeing's vice president and program manager for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket announced to employees at an all-hands meeting that Boeing's contracts for the rocket could end in March. Boeing was planning for layoffs of about 400 in case the cost-plus contracts were not renewed. Boeing is the primary contractor for the Space Launch System rocket. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (or WARN) Act requires US employers with 100 or more full-time employees to provide a 60-day notice in advance of mass layoffs or plant closings. Memorable Flybys Listener Tom describes a low-level flyover by a pair of F-84 jets. Mentioned Asking Why After an Accident? Consider the Source Boom or No Boom could determine overland operations
A Embraer informou nesta quarta-feira, 5, que a Embraer Executive Jets assinou um acordo, avaliado em até US$ 7 bilhões a preço de tabela, com a Flexjet para a venda de jatos executivos Phenom e Praetor. O acordo inclui um pedido firme de 182 aeronaves e 30 opções, além de um pacote de serviços e suporte. O acordo compreende uma frota que inclui os modelos Praetor 600, Praetor 500 e Phenom 300E. Segundo a empresa, este é o maior pedido feito pela Flexjet em seus 30 anos de história, e também é o maior pedido firme para jatos executivos da Embraer. "Este acordo tem importância econômica e política e é simbólico, neste momento em que o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, bota o mundo de ponta-cabeça. É uma grande vitrine da Embraer e do Brasil para o mundo. Os negócios entre iniciativa privada brasileira e norte-americana e a diplomacia continuam apesar do presidente norte-americano. Para além de Trump, existe vida sensata nos Estados Unidos", diz Eliane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Embraer informou nesta quarta-feira, 5, que a Embraer Executive Jets assinou um acordo, avaliado em até US$ 7 bilhões a preço de tabela, com a Flexjet para a venda de jatos executivos Phenom e Praetor. O acordo inclui um pedido firme de 182 aeronaves e 30 opções, além de um pacote de serviços e suporte. O acordo compreende uma frota que inclui os modelos Praetor 600, Praetor 500 e Phenom 300E. Segundo a empresa, este é o maior pedido feito pela Flexjet em seus 30 anos de história, e também é o maior pedido firme para jatos executivos da Embraer. "Este acordo tem importância econômica e política e é simbólico, neste momento em que o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, bota o mundo de ponta-cabeça. É uma grande vitrine da Embraer e do Brasil para o mundo. Os negócios entre iniciativa privada brasileira e norte-americana e a diplomacia continuam apesar do presidente norte-americano. Para além de Trump, existe vida sensata nos Estados Unidos", diz Eliane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After agreeing a $7 billion deal for 182 Phenom and Praetor jets, Embraer Executive Jets President and CEO Michael Amalfitano and Flexjet CEO Michael J. Silvestro sit down with Aviation Week editors to discuss the order.
Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life. I'm a user.Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsetsPart 2 of 3 of the Life of Cato the Younger. In this episode:Cato confronts the rising power of Caesar and Pompey in the SenateThe scandalous note from Servilia that backfired on CatoHis principled handling of the Cyprus annexation missionThe formation of the First Triumvirate and Cato's resistanceHis memorable year as Praetor and battles against corruptionThe death of Julia and Crassus sets the stage for civil warA story of political intrigue, street violence, and the struggle to preserve Republican institutions against the rising tide of populist strongmen. At the heart of it all stands Cato, refusing to compromise his principles even as Rome's political system crumbles around him.
Mama Mia, Luigi ate a mushroom and killed a guy! We dive into the lore surrounding the UHC CEO killer and a couple of additional facts the media doesn’t mention. Daniel Penny is a free man probably due to racism. IDK, you’ll have to listen to Joy Reid for their official take. Syria has fallen quickly to a group that was associated with Al Queda oddly championed and aided by the US and Israel. We look into the HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani and his interesting past. Who let that dog out? Perhaps John McCain knows. We have officially reached peak AI, as the money dries up. Only AI-agra could raise this flaccid industry. We circle back on the Character AI story and talk more about the demons in the AI. Finally, Trump is releasing a new scent. The speculation as to what it might smell like will not disappoint. Praetor Designation: Gerkenator became the first official Praetor with his 5 Benji dono. Please let us know the geographic location you’d like your Praetorship to cover! ART: SurveyorJose comes in with his 5th win in a row. Taking up residency on the Offensive! This piece plays on the concept that the pasta glock assassin was OTO! Associate Executive Producers of MMO #149: Hempress Emily M. and Tommy of the Nephilim Murder Crew Podcast Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Sharky Shark Sam S. of Bourblandia and Beargrass Beer & Boobs Trashman, Email King Episode 149 Louigi Mangione CNN Arraignment Daniel Penny NewsNation Not Guilty Legal Strategy Syria Dugin Big War NBC Report on Fall of Assad Regime, US Involvement Who Is Abu Mohammed al-Julani NBC Report on US Airstrikes NewsNation Israel Airstrikes on Syria Pivot from AI CNBC AI Slowdown Google Quantum Tech PBS Surveilled Democracy Now Intro Character AI NPR Report Boobs N Beer Listener Note: Hey guys, I just wanted to comment on that kids weird AI girlfriend. Having read the transcripts of of the chat it was clear that the 14-year-old boy had intentionally disabled all the safety features. On top of that, it's very clear that the AI character was still intent on stopping him from doing it. However, he still goes around to weasel word it to get it (the ai) to encourage him to to follow through with self-termination. Article: Loab AI Art Hebrew Loab Boulee JayZ Allegations Trump Trump Fragrance
In this episode we talk about kitting out your Praetor and how to do conversions.
"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)
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"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)
"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)
(2020) Part LXXVIII begins with Sonichu allegedly in Christine's body reassuring her fans via Twitter that Chris and Barbara were still safe after Chris' video last will and testament was leaked, and closes with the video sermon by Sonichu recorded by Praetor. Check it out on YouTube! Patreon Music Channel
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Today, we're looking at "To Boldly Go Part 1", the first half of the Star Trek Continues grant finale. See how this episode ties back to the Star Trek pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before", how it sets up everything for the exciting conclusion, and hear some fascinating new insights into the episode from director James Kerwin. Player at bottom of page http://AdamDavidCollings.com/books ----more---- Transcript Welcome to Nerd Heaven. I'm Adam David Collings, the author of Jewel of The Stars. And I am a nerd This is episode 106 of the podcast. Today, we're talking about the first part of the Star Trek Continues grand finale, “To Boldly Go, Part 1”. I got an email a few weeks ago. It was from James Kerwin. Yes, that James Kerin. Writer, producer and director for Star Trek Continues, including director of today's episode. He reached out to me to say he'd been listening to the podcast and enjoying it. This was a huge thrill. It's very humbling to find that one of the creators of the show has been listening to the podcast, so I want to give a big shout out and thank you to him, not only for his work on the show, but for his encouragement. And he pointed out a few fascinating things that I'd missed. Remember in episode three, I talked about how good the shuttlecraft exterior looked. It turns out, they didn't build that from scratch that was the real shuttlecraft Galileo from Star Trek The Original Series. How awesome is that? I've made mention of Nurse Chapel a couple of times, but that wasn't actually Chapel. They made a conscious decision not to have Chapel appear on screen in this show because she should be off at Starfleet Medical getting her doctorate at this point in time, which makes a lot of sense. So it was always Nurse Burke, a character who had appeared in Star Trek comics and novels. And Lieutenant Smith has not actually been on the Enterprise the whole time. But we'll learn more about that in the next episode. But here's a big one I missed. The actress who plays her, Kipleigh Brown, was the writer of episode 9 “What Ships are For” I didn't put that together, but I think that's really cool. The description on IMDB for today's episode reads To solve the utmost mystery, the Enterprise must return to where Kirk's five-year mission began. The teleplay was by Roberty J. Sawyer based on a story by Vic Mignongna, James Kerwin, and Robert J. Sawyer. It was directed by James Kerwin, And it first aired on the 18th of October 2017. Robert J. Sawyer was the primary writer of this two-parter. He is a very famous Canadian author who wrote FlashForward, which was adapted for TV by Star Trek's Branon Braga, and Man of Steel's David S. Goyer. When Star Trek The Next Generation was preparing to wrap and move to the big screen, they gave it a two-hour finale. This idea was pretty unheard of at the time. Lots of shows in the 90s had movie-length pilots, but not finales. TV shows tended to pitter out and end with a bit of a whimper. TNG changed all that. But the original Star Trek never got a proper finale, like TNG, DS9, and Voyager. Even Enterprise got a finale of sorts, which I will partially defend, though not the feature length extravaganza that others got. But things were different in the 60s. TOS had no ending. It was cancelled. Turnabout Intruder wasn't intended to be the end of the story, it was just an episode. One of the greatest things about Star Trek Continues is that it rectifies this. It gives TOS the ending it always deserved. And it's done so well. Much like “All Good Things”, it calls back to a lot of things from the past, but it specifically links us back to the very first episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” Even the titles relate, each is part of Kirk's iconic phrase. The symmetry is beautiful. But hold on, I hear you say. “What about the Cage? Isn't that the pilot of TOS?” Well, yes it is. Star Trek had an unprecedented two pilots. But The Cage never actually aired in its original form during the run of the show. These days, I tend to think of The Cage as the pilot for Strange New Worlds. So in my mind, it makes a lot of sense for this episode to tie in with “Where No Man has Gone Before.” Director James Kerwin gave me some interesting insight into the production of these episodes. They actually filmed this two-parter before they filmed the last episode “What Ships are For.” CBS/Paramount had implemented their fan-film guidelines, guidelines. Now a show like this would have needed some substantial changes to fit with these guidelines. They were required to be less than 15 minutes or no more than 2 30 minute parts in total with no additional seasons, episodes or sequels. CBS didn't require the show to shut down, but with these guidelines in place, and Discovery about to release, out of respect, they decided to wind down Star Trek Continues. They did a final fundraiser to complete episodes 8, 10 and 11, but there was no money to make episode 9. But at the last minute, a generous donor gave them the money for episode 9. They shot the finale first to get it out of the way, and went back several months later to film “What Ships are For.” I'm glad that generous donor made it possible, because that last episode was pretty amazing. The episode opens with Spock & McKenna meditating together. This is normally a very private affair, but Spock considers it an honour to teach a willing student. Meditation is the one time that Vulcans truly acknowledge their emotions. You can see why it's so private. McKenna's inclusion in this moment shows the level of intimacy that has grown between these two. They will both miss these sessions when the mission is over. We learn here about a vulcan discipline, the Dulhutnar, an alternative to the Kolinahr. Rather than the purging of emotions, the Dulhutna is about accepting the wisdom of vestigial emotions. Spock considers there to be No chance of him pursuing either. Of course, we know that shortly after this finale, he will return to Vulcan and pursue the Kolinahr. Spock and McKenna's relationship is special. They share private things they wouldn't share with others. Time with humans has taught Spock to value his human side. And then they hold hands. That's a huge deal. Vulcans are not comfortable with physical contact. And even for humans, holding hands is a sign of affection and physical intimacy. The Enterprise is scheduled to return home soon. Their 5 year mission is coming to an end. The loss of The Hood crew still weighs on him. You'll remember that back in “Embracing the Winds” a mysterious life support failure cost the lives of the entire crew. A failure that Scotty was unable to explain. I remember commenting at the time that I hoped the show would follow up on that. I couldn't remember if it did. We'll see in this episode that it is definitely followed up. The Yorktown and the Republic were both damaged while investigating The Hood's loss. The Enterprise is being sent to the Federation colony on Aldebran III which went completely silent shortly afterward. Admiral Thesp, a very cool looking Andorian, admits that the Federation had a secret laboratory on the planet. A supply vessel sent to investigate never returned. They detected anti-proton residue. That means Romulans. The colony has been destroyed. The central reactor suffered a containment failure. Scotty thinks that should be impossible. He installed the safeguards himself 5 years ago, which, I suppose, gives us a glimpse of what Scotty's job was before the Enterprise's 5 year mission began. Interestingly, Vic pronounces the word Sabotage the same way Shatner does. Sabotage. I don't know how common that is in America, or Canada for that matter, but here in Australia, we definitely say Sabotage. Anyway, I love these little bits of attention to detail. It's really cool. The underground pandora research lab is intact but it has a scattering field so Scotty will have to beam them down outside. The set for the planet looks very reminiscent of what we might have seen on The Original Series, and yet, kind of better, in my opinion. It's a real work of art. I like the little elevator shaft to gain entrance to the lab. The only sign of habitation nearby. Presumably, the colony was elsewhere on the planet. A drone appears and attacks them. The effects here are a good match for the original series. Again, better quality, but recognisable. There's a good sense of danger to this action scene. After they've dealt with it, a human woman, Lana, appears out of the turbolift. She's surprised to see a Vulcan. The sensors detected him as Romulan. Lana is played by actress Nichola Bryant who famously portrayed the Doctor Who companion Peri, a character I've been known to refer to as “the whinging yank”. But in fairness to her, Colin Baker's Sixth Doctor was a bit of a prickly guy to be around. James Kerwin was a big Doctor Who fan growing up. Colin Baker and Nichola Bryant were the doctor/companion pairing that he most remembered as a child. It was a big honour for him to work with both of them on Star Trek Continues. Colin Baker appeared in Episode 4, The White Iris, as Amphidamas. And Nichola Bryant appeared in this two-parter. How cool is it that he got to work with them both on this show? Lana is wearing a visor. To me, it looks similar to the one that Spock and Miranda Jones had to wear when viewing the Medusans back in “Is There No Truth in Beauty.” But as she removes the visor, we see her eyes. The same metallic colour we saw in Gary Mitchell after he was uplifted by passage through the galactic barrier, back in the pilot episode. Ever since this phenomenon was discovered, after “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, Starfleet have been gathering people with high psi-quotients and experimenting with them. Trying to uplift them. There are 25 of them. This sounds like a REALLY BAD IDEA My first thought is, are section 31 involved? This woman is part of a first trial. They have already gone through the barrier. They are weaponised humans - to serve as a last resort in case the Federation is invaded by a superior force. When Kirk questions the legitimacy of such an action, she refers to the starfleet charter. Article 14 Section 31. And there it is. Lana makes the statement “Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely. It corrupts selectively.” I don't believe that all power will always corrupt. I don't buy into the old adage. Lana makes a fair point - of the two espers that were uplifted in the pilot, one became a megalomaniac. The other retained her humanity. We don't really know why. Did Gary already have elements of megalomania in his personality? Was he somehow more susceptible to it than Denher was? There could have been all sorts of factors. And that uncertainty makes this whole thing a very risky endeavour. Lana claims that psychologically unstable espers were excluded from the operation. But they can't know for certain what might cause another Gary Mitchell. That, in my opinion, makes what they're doing too dangerous. Kirk asks which she is, and she answers by saying she follows “Sas-tar-po-harn” This is a human spiritual movement that follows the pacifict teachings of Surak and T'Mord of Vulcan. I think this is a very interesting idea. And a logical one. In Babylon 5, when humans made first contact, there was a growing interest in alien religions among humans, the theory being that races that are more technologically advanced than we are, must be closer to God. I can see some people thinking that way. It seems a similar thing may have happened in the Star Trek universe. After first contact with Vulcans, it's only logical that some humans may have chosen to adopt Vulcan philosophy. So this is a nice touch. Lana explains that a cloaked ship came here and attacked the lab. It destroyed the Hallifax. The other espers have been kidnapped by the Romulans. Lana played dead with her powers so they didn't find her. Spock surmises that Vulcans cannot be uplifted, based on his prior experience at the barrier. He was not uplifted despite his psi-abilities. If Vulcans cannot be uplifted, then neither can Romulans. But this raises a question. Do Romulans have the same telepathic abilities as Vulcans? I've never heard of a Romulan conducting a mind meld. The Romulan ancestors left Vulcan during a time of barbarism. The TNG episode “Gambit” suggests that ancient Vulcans had telepathic abilities because they constructed a telepathic weapon called The Stone of Gol. That suggests the Romulans may indeed have similar telepathic abilities to Vulcans, even though we've never really seen it. Unless there's some example I'm forgetting. The Romulans want to use the kidnapped human espers because they can't create their own. Seems logical. The interesting thing is, they don't want to use the force against the Federation, but to overthrow their own Praetor. Apparently, the Romulan Klingon alliance has ended, and this group of Romulans oppose the end of the alliance. Spock raises concern over taking Lana with them. Better to leave her here. Stranded. As they had intended for Mitchell. A Romulan appears. Sentek. He is played by Cas Anvar, who played Alex Kamal on The Expanse. The Expanse had already aired a season or two by this point. I continue to be impressed with the actors that Star Trek Continues is able to get. Lana disarms Sentek. They beam out (with the prisoner) just before the explosion. They're pursuing the Romulan ship but it'll enter the neutral zone before they catch up. Admiral Thesp orders him to enter the zone and pursue all the way to Romulus if necessary. Just get the espers back. Kirk doesn't look too impressed with this. Among other reasons that he probably realises, this is a suicide mission, but in addition to that, it could provoke a war. Spock asks Uhura to transmit an encrypted message. It's all a bit mysterious. Kirk has some hard questions for Lana. Why was that one romulan left on the planet? Why didn't she use her powers to overcome him? She theorises that he is a praetorian spy hidden among the dissidents. He fled to the hills. None of her answers sound particularly convincing. The Enterprise officially crosses the border. They are now in violation of treaty. Of course, so were the Romulans, but it seems they didn't represent the Romulan government so that will be a very weak excuse as far as they are concerned. A bird of prey decloaks. It's not the marauder. When Spock identifies the ship, Kirk shakes his head. He knows what Spock is up to. They are hailed by the Romulan commander from The Enterprise Incident. Played wonderfully by Amy Rydell, the daughter of the original actor to play the part in the TOS episode. She does a fantastic job, and almost convinces me she's the time-travelling original actor. She is referred to Charvanek in this episode but was never named on screen in The Enterprise Incident. She does whisper her name to Spock but we never learn what it is. The Name Charvanek was used in a number of non-canon sources. But she's also given other names in various novels and games. She doesn't attack but her words make it clear she considers a formal declaration of war is all but inevitable due to the Enterprise's entry into the zone. Kirk isn't impressed that Spock contacted her of his own volition. Spock admits the reason he didn't ask is because he knew Kirk wouldn't agree. How human you are becoming, Mister Spock. Spock believes he can convince her to assist them in pursuing the dissidents, due to their previous rapport. Kirk gives him 30 minutes. At the end of The Enterprise Incident, Charvanek was taken into Federation space and released on a world on our side of the border. It seems that Sarak was the one who negotiated the treaty that led to her return to Romulan space. It seems she was able to get her old command back. That must have taken some convincing on her part. Spock appeals to her loyalty to the Praetor. It doesn't take much to convince her to help stop the dissidents. The twist happens when she meets the prisoner. He is no Romulan commander that she knows, and she knows her fleet. She knows her fellow commanders. As he is discovered, Sentek beams out, apparently at Kirk's command, according to the transporter chief. Sentek tries to sabotage engineering. In the battle, Charvanek is rendered unconscious by something similar to a Vulcan nerve pinch. It's nice to see Doctor M'Benga again. McCoy has found that Sentek is actually a Vulcan who lived on the colony, and he's married to Lana. He had unusually high natural psionic ability, even for a Vulcan. They speculate that he wanted an equal for a mate. A human who could be uplifted to be his equal. They also speculate that Lana's trip through the barrier may not have been approved by Starfleet. When Kirk confronts Lana, she explains that she sees her uplifting as a way to accelerate human evolution, which she considers to have stalled. We get some very interesting worldbuilding. Apparently the barrier around our galaxy was artificially constructed and placed there by the preservers. I love this. It makes sense of what was a bit of a silly idea in TOS, and adds to the mystique and mythology of the Star Trek universe. It's a shame that Star Trek never explored the preservers more than it did. When she asks why the preservers did it, McCoy speculates that “it was probably to keep us in, to prevent our violence from spreading”. This reminds me somewhat of C.S Lewis's space trilogy, which suggests that the vast interstellar distances between stars are God's natural quarantine to keep sinful humanity confined. Lana has a different theory, that it was so that naturally superior lifeforms could be uplifted when they devised the technology to leave the galaxy. McCoy pushes back “you don't know what gods think.” It's very chilling when she replies “Yes. I do.” The implication, of course, being that she is a god. When humans start thinking of themselves as gods, you're probably in for trouble. It turns out, the ship the Enterprise has been following was just an illusion. Created, presumably, by Lana. But why does she want to start a war between the Romulans and the Federation? Uplifted espers seem to have very similar powers of illusion to the Talosians. It's nice to see Sulu taking command on the bridge. He's showing a good aptitude for the job he'll eventually have. Charvanek is still working with her old first officer, Tal. He doesn't seem interested in apologies. He's planning to destroy the Enterprise. This raises the question of where Charvanek is. If she's still on the Enterprise, he'll be killing her. More likely, she's on her ship, but left the bridge in the hands of her first office, much like Kirk has with Sulu. We get some interesting insight into Romulan religion when the commander says he hopes that Spock's katra finds its way to Vol-to-vor. We know from Star Trek 5, that vol-to-vor is the romulan's equivalent of Eden. So it seems in their religion, it is both a place of origin as well as a destination. This is somewhat different to Christianity, where Eden and heaven are distinct. The Romulans can't fire. They think they're pressing the button, but they're not. Lana's influence, no doubt. When Charvanek returns to the bridge we see that Tal has been overstepping his authority. She orders that they will assist the Enterprise with their mission. I smell a potential mutiny in their future. Kirk figures out the truth behind Lana's deception. There never were any dissidents. The espers weren't kidnapped by Romulans. There never were any Romulans on the planet. The espers stole the Halifax. The deception was to buy time for the espers to make it to the galactic barrier. This is what happened to the Hood. The espers convinced the crew to shut off their own life support. Just to see if they could. That's horrifically cold. These people truly see themselves as above humankind. Of more value. They have no regard for human life. Given that, it seems believable that Lana would be willing to start this war just as a distraction. There is no doubt now. Lana is a full villain Kirk is now questioning his judgement He calls those who were present at the events of “Where no man has gone before” which includes Smith, who is back on the ship now. Plus others who were not there. Spock asks Smith if there's anything she can share of her experience. She was holding Mitchell's hand when they crossed. She has nothing to add that wasn't in her report. But her demeanour suggests maybe she's holding something back. Scotty is keenly aware of what they're up against. Gary was difficult enough to defeat on his own. They're going to face an entire ship full of uplifted espers. Kirk takes solace in the fact that despite his powers, Gary was still just as susceptible to human frailty. Then he adds “he couldn't even remember my middle name” which is an amusing little nod to the “James R Kirk” tombstone in that episode. Canon fixed. Charvanek's takes the practical approach. Strike first, before they have the ability to grow in their power. Similar to Spock's recommendation all those years ago. Kirk won't have that. These are still Federation citizens. This is a rescue mission. I get it. I'm all for idealism, and I'd side with Kirk on this. You can't just shoot to kill while they're still human. But calling it a rescue mission? I believe that's a little naive. These people know what they're doing. They're actively trying to undergo this transformation. I guess the difference is that their egoes, their ambitions, will be increased along with their powers. (much like Khan with his genetically engineered nature) Sulu comes up with an ingenious way to catch up with the espers. Combine a traditional warp field with the space-folding singularity used by the Romulan ship, reminding us of his background in natural sciences, back in Where No Man Has Gone before. There's a lot of physics to flying a starship so it makes a lot of sense to me that a good helmsman would have a background in science. Lana decides it's time to escape captivity. She flings the forcefield away and then forces Drake to kill the other guard, and then slowly commit suicide. This is a very chilling scene, and again demonstrates how little regard she has for human life. Can you imagine the horror of that moment, feeling your arm moving, knowing you're about to disintegrate your body, and having no power to prevent it. It's horrifying. This moment is better than any other redshirt death that has ever happened in TOS, and possibly Star Trek in general. Firstly because we've gotten to know this character. He's been developed of a number of episodes. He's not just a nameless face. We know he's a person with a life, people who love him. In addition to that, it treats the moment with the gravity it deserves. I'm left feeling something very deeply, and that would probably even be the case even if we hadn't been introduced to him earlier in the season. Farewell, Drake. You will be missed. The Enterprise and the Romulan ship have made it to the galactic barrier. The Hallifax is at the border. But have they gone through yet or not? Kirk hails them. He offers aid, to be a go-between for them with Starfleet Command. He doesn't give the impression of a neutral party, though. They do, after all, work for Starfleet Command. But it's a trap. The Halifax is empty. Another ship appears behind them. A constitution class ship, The USS Kongo emerges from the barrier. It's too late. There are only around 12 people on board. We get a view of their bridge, and they all have silver eyes. If that wasn't bad enough, Lana and Sentek enter the Enterprise bridge. “Relinquish command or the Enterprise will suffer the same fate as the Hood.” To be concluded. This is a fantastic cliffhanger. Not quite up there with Best of Both Worlds, but better than most. This episode was a great set-up for the finale. I love how it pulled together so many threads, both from TOS and from Star Trek Continues itself. Only one left to go. It's been a wild ride. Don't forget to check out my original science fiction at AdamDavidCollings.com/books And I'll see you next time to discuss To Boldly Go, Part 2. Until then, Live Long and Prosper Make it so.
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Episode 269: The Commander Smiths are coming in hot with their March of the Machines Top 10 Commander Cards!!! We also fit in a One Spec for the set. And the most fearful tournament yet of which Praetor is the best in the MTGverse. Enjoy! Top 10 10 Wrenn and the Realmbreaker https://scryfall.com/card/mom/217/wrenn-and-realmbreaker 9 Invasion of Ikoria https://scryfall.com/card/mom/190/invasion-of-ikoria-zilortha-apex-of-ikoria 8 Firemane Commando https://scryfall.com/card/moc/73/firemane-commando 7 City on Fire https://scryfall.com/card/mom/135/city-on-fire 6 Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus https://scryfall.com/card/moc/45/bitterthorn-nissas-animus 5 Chrome Host Seedshark https://scryfall.com/card/mom/51/chrome-host-seedshark 4 Wand of the Worldsoul https://scryfall.com/card/moc/20/wand-of-the-worldsoul 3 Sword of Once and Future https://scryfall.com/card/mom/265/sword-of-once-and-future 2 Surge of Salvation https://scryfall.com/card/mom/41/surge-of-salvation 1 Faerie Mastermind https://scryfall.com/card/mom/58/faerie-mastermind LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/OVOgIIzRbHs $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat. Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths Proxy Time! Triomes: https://youtube.com/live/UYZMV_LGth8?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/QRXfaRC2qAg?feature=share Curated MTG https://youtube.com/shorts/QT9bS7l_9X8?feature=share NEW Discord Gameplay Round 18 https://youtube.com/live/Jd9S0Nke7j8?feature=share Spotlight Decks Searching For The Spotlight #Tocasia Merfolk Tribal https://youtube.com/live/LgAn_9nTKMo?feature=share MTG Switcheroo Lowery https://youtube.com/live/uqg4hsyFM1Y?feature=share Yuriko https://youtu.be/6Hu2Wf23paI Deck Harvesting: Warhammer 40k https://youtu.be/QKp5Z7sJmBs NEW Secret Lair Break Point! https://youtube.com/live/uq2wyRo-ip0?feature=share Box Cracking! Cardkingdom Buylist Order https://youtube.com/live/Jcq1LyANivg?feature=share Recent Battle Boxes: Phyrexia All Will Be One Set Booster Boxes https://youtube.com/live/M-NWFGMEmhs?feature=share Adam: 10 x #PhyrexiaCompleatBundles https://youtube.com/live/2_cILdSg9ro?feature=share JUST THE TIPS! How to sell on eBay https://youtu.be/6nfUp_ZKvDU How to Make Full Art Proxies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF2NCnyjMdI&t= Shipping Mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThYSQCIuc-Q Shipping for $.05 Cents! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSI5TCY_9I0&t Shipping PREMIUM for $.25 Cents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGc17pTRBA&t
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In this edition of Overthinking MTG, HamHocks42 looks at Jin-Gitaxias, the latest Praetor from March of the Machine that proves you can have it all as a card draw engine AND a free-casting enabler all on one card. Getting it to pop off is no small feat, but the top-end potential on this card is nothing short of nuts. Check out our sponsor MagicJank: https://tinyurl.com/majank For more of our host, check him out on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/hamhocks42 Consider supporting on https://www.patreon.com/hamhocks42 Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for a while. Often, though, he ends up yammering about whatever's on the top of his mind that the card reminds him of and a half hours passes and it turns out all he's done is share his thoughts on recent news related to Commander, Magic: the Gathering Arena, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, or humorous anecdotes from his kitchen table jank days. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hamhocks42/support
Episode 261: Join the Smith boys as we discuss why "Special" Basics might not be that special anymore? The history of the special basic lands and where they may be going... is it overall a good thing or a bad thing? Also Round 17 week 4 of #StumpTheSmithSavant and #StapleVs finishing the Praetor cycle! LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/7xn3IicUa9k $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat. Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/fcGAvG4scJU Curated MTG https://youtube.com/shorts/OhSyX4LUx6Y?feature=shareh NEW Discord Gameplay Round 16 https://youtu.be/ZdfPT5Et1ac Spotlight Decks Searching For The Spotlight #Braids, Arisen Nightmare Part 1 https://youtu.be/uZTZtBFjH3k Part 2 https://youtu.be/9inEtyQcugM #Zangief the Red Cyclone https://youtu.be/Sl9rLRFoGg8 #Tocasia Dig Site Mentor https://youtu.be/-YsdsLYpYpI MTG Switcheroo Lowery https://youtube.com/live/uqg4hsyFM1Y?feature=share Yuriko https://youtu.be/6Hu2Wf23paI Deck Harvesting: Warhammer 40k https://youtu.be/QKp5Z7sJmBs NEW Secret Lair Break Point! https://youtube.com/live/tK-nlXPLIuo?feature=share Commander, 99 or Muff Garbage: Baulder's Gate https://youtu.be/p0xyIFvKL8w https://youtu.be/wOqrDQ5BnJA Box Cracking! Recent Battle Boxes: Phyrexia All Will Be One Set Booster Boxes https://youtube.com/live/M-NWFGMEmhs?feature=share Battle Boxes GIVEAWAY: New Capenna https://youtu.be/U_ZWaQPvEZI Adam: #Unfinity Collector Booster Box https://youtu.be/0AO7XR03v5w Lowery: #Warhammer40K https://youtu.be/QKp5Z7sJmBs JUST THE TIPS! How to sell on eBay https://youtu.be/6nfUp_ZKvDU How to Make Full Art Proxies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF2NCnyjMdI&t= Shipping Mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThYSQCIuc-Q Shipping for $.05 Cents! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSI5TCY_9I0&t Shipping PREMIUM for $.25 Cents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGc17pTRBA&t
Welcome to episode 168 of Brews and Builds, featuring Fellow Host MrComboNumber5 and BigTuck. We are here with some more Theory Crafting and around a mono black legend that SCREAMS BigTuck BigTuck wanted a 75% deck, MrComboNumber5 wanted to turn this into a GOAD deck. Well a compromise was made and Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor stepped up to the challenge! Police to incentivize our opponents to hit each other? Discard to play our opponents library? LETS GOOOOOO Remember if you want a chance to be on Brews and Builds, join our patreon below! www.cmdtower.com/bnbe168 High quality proxies and playtest cards! Use code CMDTOWER for 10% off your entire order (stackable with other discounts!) Check out some of our other content - Every other Monday on twitch.tv/cmdtower get to see Slinging Cardboard Rectangles #SCR with content creators from across MTG and our own #thecollective members! - Where in the Multiverse is Fblthp (diving into the lore of recently old sets, what could have been, what could come, and what actually happened) Stories That Gets Left Hanging: What was left untold and where do we think it could go Unexplained Omission: Which characters should have appeared in the most recent visit to said plane Tinfoil Hat: Next time we visit who do you think we will encounter? (characters, sparks igniting, etc.) - The Eternal of Hot Takes (correlate Legacy strategies to EDH and talk the ban list) Legacy vs EDH (deck construction parallels) Countermeta (legacy tactics to counter meta's or archetypes in EDH) Council of the Unbanned (EDH ban card arguments to make legal again) - The Budget Shoppe (walk into our store so we can show you all the affordable ways to deck construct!) General consensus on the archetype Everyone chooses a commander they feel fits that archetype with budget in mind The change- 4 cards at 4 different budgets for each commander to get them going - Mr.Bever's Neighborhood (sit down with one of the calmest community members in MrBevers while he educates us on how to handle salt inducing cards) What makes this card annoying or salt-inducing? Why do we (the individual) react this way? How can we form habits that can change this way of reacting over the long haul? You can support the team by heading over to our Patreon, with 4 different reward tiers from discord access to getting your own playmat/sleeves anything really can help out. If you just want to pick up some CMDTower swag, head over to our amazing Etsy Store! Facebook: CMDTower Twitter: - @mrcombonumber5 - @bigtucktweeting - @CMDtower - @MrCombonumber5 Email: - cmdtower@gmail.com - mrcombonumber5@cmdtower.com - bigtuck@cmdtower.com - Website: - CMDTower - Patreon! Become a part of The Collective
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Sunday, 18 December 2022 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. Acts 13:7 Previously Bar-Jesus the false prophet was noted. He is still the subject as this verse begins, saying, “who was with the proconsul.” The word translated as proconsul, anthupatos, is introduced here. It essentially means “instead of the highest officer.” He stood as the highest official in place of the authority over him that remained in Rome. Of this position, Albert Barnes notes – “The exact accuracy of Luke in this statement is worthy of special remark. In the time when Augustus united the world under his own power, the provinces were divided into two classes. Augustus found two names which were applied to public officers in existence, one of which was henceforward inseparably blended with the imperial dignity and with military command, and the other with the authority of the senate and its civil administration. The first of these names was "Praetor"; the other was ‘Consul.' What is to be accounted for here is that the latter is the name given by Luke to Sergius Paulus, as if he derived his authority from the senate. The difficulty in the ease is this: that Augustus told the senate and the people of Rome that he would resign to them those provinces where soldiers were unnecessary to secure a peaceful administration, and that he would himself take the care and risk of the other provinces where the presence of the Roman legions would be necessary.” In the verse, the word “who” refers to Bar-Jesus. The meaning is that he had the ear of the proconsul and was connected to his court. This proconsul's name was “Sergius Paulus.” The Greek reads, Sergiō Paulō. The name Sergiō [Sergius] comes from Latin as does the second name, Paulos. This name, Paulos, is the same Greek as that of Paul, meaning “Little.” Concerning him, Vincent's Word Studies notes – “Di Cesnola relates the discovery at Soli, which, next to Salamis, was the most important city in the island, of a slab with a Greek inscription containing the name of Paulus, proconsul.” Of this man, it says he was “an intelligent man.” The word translated as “intelligent” signifies understanding derived from correlating facts. In this case, he may have been intelligent, but he was also lacking discernment as is evident by the presence of Bar-Jesus. He had been beguiled by this charlatan and so his intelligence was being frustrated by him. However, he was also open to making comparisons, thus demonstrating wisdom. That is seen in the words, “This man called for Barnabas and Saul.” The verb is an aorist participle, “having called for Barnabas and Saul.” The thought is preparing the reader for the next words. Somehow, the knowledge of these two became known to him. He heard that they were proclaiming the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews (verse 13:5) and was obviously curious about the report. This curiosity may have been heightened by the fact that Bar-Jesus attended to him, and he wanted to know if what these two had to say supported or refuted the prophecies he had heard. For whatever reason, he reached out to them “and sought to hear the word of God.” It is highly unlikely he was looking to hear words of salvation. He had a false prophet handy who was certainly feeding him sensational words to keep him spellbound. It is probable that Bar-Jesus was not unlike the description of Simon in Acts 8 – “But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, ‘This man is the great power of God.' 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time.” Acts 8:9-11 It is likely that Sergius Paulus was probably anticipating more sensational doctrines, magic tricks, and prophecies. And so, he called for these two. Life application: There is a difference between intelligence, wisdom, and faith. Each has its own place, but they are not always in harmony with one another. Intelligence is the ability to evaluate circumstances and come to conclusions. The matter may involve making money, building a clock, discerning how to sail the oceans, or whatever. Intelligence takes the surrounding information and puts it together to make things happen so that the desired outcome is realized. For example, a person may have the intelligence to build a marvelous clock that will allow others to sail the oceans while being able to determine their position with perfect accuracy. However, such a person may not have wisdom concerning his invention. He used his intelligence to make this amazing clock, but then he is duped into giving it to someone who takes the invention and gets rich off of it. He failed to use wisdom in how his intelligence had been employed. Faith is an even higher aspect than either of these. Intelligence and wisdom will only get one so far, but faith – when it is properly directed – will lead to proper use of the intelligence as well as a right directing of the wisdom. This is what will be seen when Sergius Paulus faces the power of God in the verses ahead. When you see people that are intelligent, it does not mean that they are wise. And when you see a man of wisdom, it does not mean he has properly directed faith in the employment of his wisdom. And y et, there are people that are not intelligent but who have properly directed faith. They have demonstrated wisdom and have done so by directing it toward the true Source of where all logic and wisdom resides. Pay heed to the people around you and evaluate them first and foremost based on their relationship with God as He has presented Himself in Scripture. In this, you will be able to discern who is truly the wisest of all. Lord God, Your word tells us that not many wise according to the flesh have been called. It is the humble soul who realizes his lowly state before You, regardless of intelligence or wisdom, that You find pleasing. Help us to be people of faith, rightly directing everything we are to You. Only in that will our other qualities find their true purpose. Amen.
Things get cosmic as we discuss GLADIATOR! Doc has no shortage of confidence when it comes to dealing with this Strontian - are you not entertained? Intro Extra Life reminder Background (3:50) Gladiator of the Imperial Guard created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum in The X-Men #107 (Oct 1977) Introduced as a member of the Imperial Guard of the Shi'ar Empire, serving under Emperor D'Ken, brother of the exiled Lilandra Kallark is a Strontian, and the race is incredibly strong, but only when devoted to a principle - Kallark and other Strontians were vying for a spot in the guard, when they were ordered to return to Strontia and kill their elders - only Kallark obeyed without question, learning that it was a test of loyalty set up by the elders to protect the homeworld He encountered several heroes along his journey, as he continued to serve whoever was in charge of the Shi'ar Empire - D'Ken, Lilandra, Deathbird, and Vulcan Kallark defends the Empire against Vulcan and his assault, but when Vulcan leads a coup and takes over, Kallark is honor-bound to serve, although he has fleeting thoughts of doubt On Vulcan's orders, Kallark and the guard attack the wedding of Crystal and Ronan, intended to unite the Kree and Inhumans, though he sides with Lilandra to prevent her execution, he is unable to prevent a later assassination He accepts the position of Emperor of the Shi'ar to prevent further bloodshed and war, but appoints two advisors to help him handle most of the logistics of running the empire Joins the Annihilators to give himself an outlet for fighting, but refuses a leadership role Joins the Galactic Council, where he decides that Earth must be destroyed to save the universe from incursions, but when it was restored, no memory remained of the destruction Put a time-displaced Jean Grey on trial for her “future” crimes as Phoenix After Xandra is discovered, Kallark hands over the throne of the Shi'ar empire to her and returns to his role as head of the Guard Issues - More than you think you know (11:10) The waxing and waning of his self-esteem and focus. It's a function of the Strontian species that their physical abilities are all directly tied to their confidence level and their belief in themselves and their purpose. When Gladiator believes he can do so, he is powerful enough to knock planets out of their orbit, burn Galactus with his heat vision, and is said to have once ripped a black hole in half. Which I really hope was just an idle boast, because there's just...so many things wrong with that sentence. When he doubts himself, he becomes weak enough to get smacked around by Cannonball. A slavish devotion to his sense of duty. Gladiator takes his oath of loyalty to the Shi'ar throne and his position as Praetor of the Imperial Guard VERY seriously. He begins his career of imperial service when the Emperor orders him and the rest of the cadets being evaluated with him to kill the Council of Elders of his home planet as a test of loyalty. Most of the rest of the cadets refuse the order and rebel. Gladiator obeys it without question. He's had to serve a string of emperors and empresses who were objectively very bad people, from T'Korr to D'Ken to Deathbird to Vulcan. He hates the things he's ordered to do most of the time, but is a loyal servant of the throne through and through, purposefully keeping his focus single-mindedly on his duty in order to keep his powers at their maximum level and best perform his duties. The only time he ever wavers is when he's ordered to execute Lilandra, which is a pretty high bar, all things considered. (18:38) Lack of faith in his ability to lead anything that's not the Guard. When Vulcan and Deathbird are dispatched after War of Kings, Gladiator really doesn't want to take charge of what's left of the empire, and would rather anyone else be leader besides him. When he's with the Annihilators, he has no interest in any kind of a leadership role despite arguably being the team's most powerful member. When Professor X and Lilandra both die and someone has the bright idea to hatch a child from an egg made out of their combined genetic material, Gladiator's first response is, oh, thank God you're here! YOU'RE the empress now! This is probably tied into the confidence-based nature of his powers, but even with all of his experience serving at the highest echelons of an interstellar empire that boasts over one million member states, he really seems allergic to the idea of being in charge of anything that's not in his comfort zone of the Praetorian Guard. (25:46) Break (34:32) Plugs for ODPH, Freudian Sips, and Cullen Bunn Treatment (36:07) In-universe - Get him out of his element Out of universe - Compare to high-level athlete with the yips (39:14) Skit (48:31) Hello Kallark, I'm Dr. Issues. -Thank you for taking the time to see me, doctor. So, what can I do for you? -Forgive me my manners, but, we should at least shake hands before discussing more…personal items. Ok, sure -*yell*Ow! You have quite the grip for a human. Said…no one ever. Are you ok? I wasn't even trying to -*abruptly* I'm fine. Everythings fine. Not everything, but my hand is fine. *whispering to himself* Have I truly fallen so far? What was that? -Nothing. I…I need to see you because I have some questions that only a man of mental science can answer. Mental sci…that's unique. Anyhoo, go ahead. -Even though I am eons old, I pride myself on my…stamina. *hushed tone* do you understand what I'm saying? This is embarrassing. Well, you might need a different specialist, then. Do you have a primary care provider? -The Shi'ar Empire has spared no expense to test me from crown to sole, and yet, they find nothing…but…I haven't given them all of my…details. Go on…*sigh* look, I'm a professional. This is all confidential. If this goes where I think it's going, I may have ways to assist you. Continue -*deep breath* I am a proud member of the Imperial Guard. The proudest…member…if you will. I train my body constantly to serve in as many capacities as I can. And yet, I must admit…I may have cheated…oh the shame! I'm not casting judgment. You cheated with whom? -No, no, I do not blame anyone besides myself, by my own hand. Well, your hands may desensitize you if you aren't using variation in technique. -You do sound like you know about this topic quite well, and without hesitation. Alright then! I'll admit, I've resorted to using some natural remedies. Supplements if you will. Oh really? Well, on Earth many of those products do more harm than good. -I have learned the…umm..hard way…that this is true throughout the galaxy. Sure, for a brief time I felt like I could tackle a whole army and have my way with them in any test of…accomplishment. But that feeling faded. Now I feel…weaker than any Strontian has any right to feel. I may look the same, but I can tell I lack…girth. Is this making sense? Yes, and I definitely can help you. There is plenty of literature on my planet that shows some men have this type of adverse reaction to treatments for anxiety or depression. -Really? So they can't get up what they used to? I could lift planets out of their natural orbit, you know. Um…not the visual I would have wanted, but my point is, it's treatable. I don't know what the alien equivalent is, but here, it's called sildenafil. There are some options, and I want to go over the risks and benefits of - *interrupting* I have no fear of risks! Just tell me the benefits, please. Well, as you may have guessed, you'll be able to function in that area again. It increases blood flow, but the typical formulation is only used as needed to avoid staying that way permanently. -What? As needed? But I am always needed. The guard never ceases their duties. How am I supposed to maintain a steady workload if I rely on this temporary aide? Well first you need to try a low-*interrupting* And what time of day do I take this…sildenafil? On the days you use it…and ONLY on that day, you can take it up to 4 hours before any stimulation, but it's best 30 minutes before -And what about my diet? Don't eat, you need an empty stomach, but you can drink water, it's good to stay hydrated, anyway. -And what if I need to increase my…output. How many of these can I take? Just one a day, but -And will this also affect my breathing if I am too vigorous? Actually, for pulmonary hyperten -And what about if I am injured? If this affects my blood, will I suffer mortal wounds easier? I wouldn't recommend -Plus I don't…recover…as well as I used to. If I take anything else, will it affect those things as well? I thought you didn't care about side -How long do I take this, if I feel like my…body…is catching up to my…head? Sometimes I get a throbbing STOP! ***breathing heavily*** Look, stop with the innuendo, alright? You're talking about a sensitive topic, but you got through it. It's not easy to penetrate your defenses, but I've kept a stiff upper lip for too long. You're not going deep enough to get to the psychological basis of all of this. I can't last much longer. We need to start talking in plain language, or this whole encounter ends in a meaningless discharge. Do I make myself clear? -*shouts* SIR YES SIR! Good. Now, as I was trying to say before you unloaded all of your emotional content, erectile dysfunction is -*shocked* EXCUSE ME?!!! *pause* Come again? -WHAT are you on about? I've been pouring my soul out about my decline as a defender of the empire, and you want to talk about…sexual matters? What is wrong with you? I…I thought -You are a disgrace to your profession! And to think, I let myself believe that I needed your kind of help. I have tested the limits of EXISTENCE, and you have some sort of perverse motive to corrupt everything I stand for. How dare you! But the…and your cadence…your tone…the embarrass…*sigh* You know what? I'm willing to cut my losses. I apologize for the misunderstanding. I can refer you to another clinician, and we'll wipe the slate clean. Shake on it? -*pause* You drive a hard bargain. *crunching sound* OOOWWWW Where did that come from? -My grip…that's the grip I know that could choke out the Sun…YOU DID IT! I don't know how, but I'm back to…to ME? I can trust my…head…as well as my body…with my hands…I'm so excited I could just explode! Thank you! The Empire thanks you. THE UNIVERSE WILL SHOWER YOU WITH JOY *swooshing sound to indicate flying away* YESSSSSSS! *sigh* I need a vacation. Ending (55:09) Recommended reading: War of Kings Next episodes: Raven, Aquaman Plugs for social Transcript References: Moira episode - Anthony (6:05) Crystal episode - Anthony (7:08) Transformers Movie - Anthony (8:05) Rogue & Gambit episodes - Anthony (10:10) Dan and Dave 30 for 30 Podcast - Doc (44:45) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic Discord
This is a Facebook live replay of our 100 Beyond the 100 (180-171) from 11.16.2022. Jason's 180-171: 171 Freedom: The Underground Railroad 172 Res Arcana 173 Akrotiri 174 Indulgence 175 Silver & Gold 176 CO2 177 Illimat 178 Praetor 179 Anno 1800 180 Royals Katie's 180-171: 171 Summer Camp 172 Takenoko 173 SCOUT 174 Secret Hitler 175 Chiseled 176 Bag of Chips 177 7 Wonders Duel 178 Scythe 179 My Little Scythe 180 The Gambler To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com
Season 16, Episode 4: Brewer's Guide to #MTGBRO, Vol. 2 [2:47] Loran of the Third Path [4:39] Brotherhood's End [6:09] Mechanized Warfare [7:58] Gix, Yawgmoth's Praetor [9:23] Siege Veteran [10:58] Skystrike Officer [12:25] Tocasia's Welcome [14:32] Forging the Anchor [16:25] Meticulous Excavation [17:21] Airlift Chaplain [19:41] Myrel, Shield of Argive [21:35] Fateful Handoff [22:53] Obstinate Baloth [24:13] Saheeli, Filigree Master [26:34] Woodcaller Automaton [28:57] Repair and Recharge [30:08] Platoon Dispenser [32:01] Steel Seraph [34:11] Cityscape Leveler [36:43] Bladecoil Serpent [38:18] Clay Champion [39:53] Arcane Proxy [43:18] Skitterbeam Battalion [45:01] Combat Thresher [45:48] Phyrexian Fleshgorger [47:27] Perennial Behemoth [52:20] Portal to Phyrexia [56:45] Hostile Negotiation
Season 16, Episode 4: Brewer's Guide to #MTGBRO, Vol. 2 [2:47] Loran of the Third Path [4:39] Brotherhood's End [6:09] Mechanized Warfare [7:58] Gix, Yawgmoth's Praetor [9:23] Siege Veteran [10:58] Skystrike Officer [12:25] Tocasia's Welcome [14:32] Forging the Anchor [16:25] Meticulous Excavation [17:21] Airlift Chaplain [19:41] Myrel, Shield of Argive [21:35] Fateful Handoff [22:53] Obstinate Baloth [24:13] Saheeli, Filigree Master [26:34] Woodcaller Automaton [28:57] Repair and Recharge [30:08] Platoon Dispenser [32:01] Steel Seraph [34:11] Cityscape Leveler [36:43] Bladecoil Serpent [38:18] Clay Champion [39:53] Arcane Proxy [43:18] Skitterbeam Battalion [45:01] Combat Thresher [45:48] Phyrexian Fleshgorger [47:27] Perennial Behemoth [52:20] Portal to Phyrexia [56:45] Hostile Negotiation
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Custodes) [45 PL, 6CP, 965pts] ++ + Configuration + Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Detachment Command Cost Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor's Chosen Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim + HQ + Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 200pts]: 1. Master of Martial Strategy, 2. Champion of the Imperium, Misericordia, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, Watcher's Axe + Troops + Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 150pts] . 3x Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: 3x Praesidium Shield, 3x Sentinel Blade + Elites + Vexilus Praetor [6 PL, 105pts]: Castellan Axe, Misericordia, Vexilla Magnifica + Fast Attack + Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts] . 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts] . 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher ++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Custodes) [55 PL, -6CP, 1,035pts] ++ + Configuration + Detachment Command Cost [-3CP] Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor's Chosen + HQ + Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, -3CP, 180pts]: 3. Superior Creation, 4. Impregnable Mind, Castellan's Mark, Interceptor Lance, Salvo Launcher, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: The Emperor's Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear + Elites + Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, 170pts]: Achillus Dreadspear, 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, 170pts]: Achillus Dreadspear, 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 155pts]: Combi-bolter, Dreadnought Combat Weapon, Multi-Melta Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 155pts]: Combi-bolter, Dreadnought Combat Weapon, Multi-Melta + Heavy Support + Caladius Grav-tank [11 PL, 205pts]: Twin Iliastus Accelerator Cannon, Twin Lastrum Bolt Cannon ++ Total: [100 PL, 2,000pts] ++
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"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)
Jennifer and I improvise each week, asking who it is on the flipside wants to chat with us. Luana Anders is our moderator on the flipside, and whoever wants to come through is up to her. Her mentioning this woman "Magda" in terms of a book I'm writing, an interview I did with a woman who was able to access this Magda, who claimed to be a Praetor's wife in the cabinet of Herod in the time of Jesus was pretty unusual. A note here to say that I've never heard of the word Praetor that I'm aware of, I don't know what it means, but as I was typing this description the word came to mind "Praetor's wife" - which means according to Wikipedia: Praetor ( Classical Latin: was the title granted by the government of Ancient Rome to a man acting in one of two official capacities: (i) the commander of an army, and (ii) as an elected magistratus (magistrate), assigned to discharge various duties." I've heard of the Praetorian guard, but I assumed they only guarded Caesar, and as such the word Praetor is completely unknown to me. But it popped into my head. Magda Archelaus - I don't know if she was married to Herod, or just someone in his cabinet - but in the research I'd done on the name, I looked up Herod Archelaus. (Famed during the era). The interview I did with her was mind bending, as she claimed to be privy to events that led to the Crucifixion as well as the recovery of the body of Jesus, and those who attended to him - trying to heal him with aloe and myrrh (also reported in the Bible.) Luana suggests I dig deeper. (I had stopped digging after including the article in this book I've written about accounts of Jesus from the flipside perspective.) I shall endeavor to do some more digging. Robin Williams came in to talk about process - and indeed, mentioned this woman who reached out to me who had a conversation with him after our mentioning him recently. She got this idea of a "granny award" or the role of granny - which I at first assumed meant Mrs. Doubtfire, but according to this conversation, may be the one where he played the role of a Granny onstage for Andy Kaufman in the 1970's. Pretty funny stuff. As always, enjoy the podcast as an example of how simple it is to reach out to one's loved ones. Enjoy.
"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)
Today on the Ether we have the Stakin Cosmos ecosystem community call chatting with Praetor, hosted by Del Ray. Recorded on August 8th 2022. If you enjoy the music at the end of the episodes, you can find the albums streaming on Spotify, and the rest of your favorite streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.
In the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, A Quality of Mercy, we see the events of a classic TOS episode from a slightly different point of view. Join in as the Discussing Trek crew unpacks it all.
In the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Pike travels forward in time to a future where he has avoided the disastrous explosion that the time-crystals of Boreth showed him. He is sent there by his future self to learn how that alteration to the timeline is bad for the universe. How so? Well, let's just say there are varied Romulans involved, a noble commander, a snivelling and duplicitous sub-commander, and a mean ol' Praetor. And on the side of Star Fleet, a confused Pike, his crew (sans, Una for some reason)... and Captain James T. Kirk (of the USS Farragut). Things go awry the future sucks. Pike returns, makes a noble decision. And then his lady-friend, Cpt. Batel, shows up and arrests Una for being an Illyrian. So... I GUESS WE'LL JUST PATIENTLY WAIT FOR SEASON TWO OR WHATEVER. http://patreon.com/setphasers
The Remembrancers' Retreat | A Horus Heresy Warhammer 30K Podcast
This episode, Will, Jared, and Jesse discuss the new Exemplary Battle featuring the Raven Guard, and the new plastic Praetor! If you enjoy our program, consider supporting our podcast through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RR30KPODCAST Be sure to join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/DCRDEej Thank you to everyone who listens, interacts, and gives us feedback! We sincerely appreciate it! #HorusHeresy #30K #warhammer30K #Warhammer #wargaming #warmongers #forgeworld #gamesworkshop #RR30K #podcast #Horus #warhammer40k #hardforheresy #NovaOpen
Today we review Origins: First Builders by Adam Kwapinski, better known for super-thematic American games like Nemesis that he's designed for Awaken Realms. He's given us a new dice drafting game about worshipping alien motherships. Have you ever wanted to play out the plot of Stargate, with ancient aliens assisting primitive humans to become dominant civilizations? Well too bad, because Origins: First Builders is a themeless Euro published by Board & Dice, publisher of themeless euros. But have you wanted to play a highly mechanistic combotastic game with many balanced strategies? Well... listen and find out if this is the one for you.We also get overly enthusiastic about dice. We just want to touch dice. This is the topic. Thanks for listening!01:37 Now or Never, Sleeping Gods02:03 Near & Far, Islebound02:41 Empires of the Void II03:53 Men at Work04:49 FEATURE REVIEW Origins: First Builders05:07 Tabannusi, Tekhenu, Tawantinsuyu, Teotihuacan25:48 New Frontiers32:25 FEATURE DISCUSSION We Love Dice33:04 The Voyages of Marco Polo33:43 Agricola34:06 Origins: First Builders, Teotihuacan35:26 Praetor, Teotihuacan, Origins: First Builders35:54 Dice Realms36:07 Eclipse36:18 Lorenzo il Magnifico36:57 Roll for the Galaxy, Race for the Galaxy37:43 Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, John Company, Twilight Struggle38:52 Chaos in the Old World40:26 Dice Throne40:34 Beyond the Sun42:02 Dungeons & Dragons42:51 Warhammer, Warhammer: 40K45:06 That's So Clover, Longshot: The Dice Game, Now or Never
This is the story of how Gaius Marius went from being the Greatest Man in Rome to Public Enemy #1.But Marius, usually master of the political narrative, ended up having his story written by his political rivals. What was the true character of this surprisingly elusive figure?What is worth imitating? What is worth avoiding? Before fully answering these questions, we must understand the details of his story, one of the most dramatic and memorable sequences in all of Plutarch's lives.On today's podcast: One way to respond when you're being undermined The problem with putting off legitimate political complaints Marius, Drusus, and the beginning of the Social War Sulla, Marius, and the beginning of the Civil War Marius' harrowing escape The prophecy about Marius' 7 consulships The Bloody Return of Marius Links: Thanks to our sponsor - ideamarket.io - @ideamarket_io on twitter! Thanks to our guest narrator, Justin Murphy! visit otherlife.co, indiethinkers.org, or @jmrphy on twittter
In this episode, Gaius Marius goes from upstart commander to Third Founder of Rome.Roman writer and historian Sallust said Marius possessed Virtus (“manliness, prowess, virtue” - but, was Marius ultimately a “good man”? In part two of The Life of Gaius Marius, Marius captures Jugurtha, he enlists the help of a prophetess to annihilate an army of Teutones, and triumphs over the Cimbri at the Battle of Vercellae. And how he became six times Roman consul.But in order to reach the top, Marius had to dispatch political enemies, and make alliances with some dubious characters. Was it worth it? Thanks to sponsor ideamarket.io! (@ideamarket_io)On today's podcast: The power of narrative How to commandeer a war from a decorated general Marius the Military Reformer and Strategist The battles of Arausio, Aquae Sextiae, Vercellae Third Founder of Rome How to engineer the downfall of a rival Links:ideamarket.io
Hated by many contemporaries, admired by even more - and later Romans, such as the emperor Augustus. “Seven times Consul, Praetor, Tribune of the Plebs, Quaestor, Augur, Military Tribune, Marius waged war against Jugurtha, the King of Numidia and captured him. He annihilated an army of Teutones. He triumphed over the Cimbri…”Gaius Marius, an outsider, an Italian… A story of rising from obscurity to the apex of the Roman hierarchy. How did he do it?And does he deserve the blame for starting the Roman Civil War? Nobody becomes the greatest Roman alive in times of peace. Marius was a young man of incredible ambition and razor sharp perception. He not only noticed the rare opportunities, but he seized them with dogged determination. Even more remarkably, Marius' achievements didn't happen until he was an older man. In fact, Marius' story was practically just beginning when he was age 50. Perhaps yours will too. In this first installment of The Life of Gaius Marius, we learn about the foundations Marius laid in his early life as he positioned himself for greatness. Thanks to sponsor ideamarket.io! (@ideamarket_io)On today's podcast: Learning the populist game from Scipio Africanus and the Gracchi Fitting in but staying different Acquiring a fortune and a reputation Entering Roman politics as an outsider Conciliating Rivals From Tribune, to Praetor, to Consul War with Jugurtha
Brendan and Rob talk about their most recent Warhammer projects and then it's off the to the scene of SlowDeathaPalooza 2021 where Brendan conducts an interview with the one and only Tyler Russo of Billion Dollar Clown Farm! What do we talk about? - Competitive Warhammer - Nostalgia Warhammer - E-Sport Warhammer - Warhammer Check out the Billion Dollar Clown Farm YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiI_XuSHu2XuoIzuQY2vV1g and join the insanely active Billion Dollar Clown Farm Discord here: https://discord.gg/x39KASatwP You can also listen to the Best Warhammer Podcast in the world, Middle Earth Crisis, here: https://soundcloud.com/dungeonpunx Or our much more thorough and well spoken friends at Darkhammer: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qnbrx-10684f7 Come hang with Brendan and Rob on Discord: https://linktr.ee/fullmetalrpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realm_of_fire_podcast/ or https://www.instagram.com/realmofcarrion/ Thank you to our friends at Phoenix-area industrial band Amnestic for our theme music! Purchase our opener here: https://amnestic.bandcamp.com/track/rhythm-of-violence or check out their entire catalog: https://amnestic.bandcamp.com/
"Husband and wife, they were both of noble and wealthy families in Nicomedia. Adrian was the governor of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalia was a secret Christian. They were both young, and had lived in wedlock for thirteen months in all before their martyrdom. When the wicked Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that the Christians be seized and put to torture. There were twenty-three Christians hidden in a cave near the city. Someone handed them over to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with leather whips and staves, and thrown into prison. They were then taken from prison and brought before the Praetor for their names to be noted. Adrian looked a these people, tortured but unbowed, peaceful and meek, and he put them under oath to say what they hoped for from their God, that they should undergo such tortures. They spoke to him of the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this, and again looking at these people, Adrian suddenly turned to the scribe and said: 'Write my name along with those of these saints; I also am a Christian.' When the Emperor heard of this, he asked him: 'Have you lost your mind?' Adrian replied: 'I haven't lost it, but found it!' Hearing this, Natalia rejoiced greatly, and, when Adrian sat chained with the others in prison, came and ministered to them all. When they flogged her husband and put him to various tortures, she encouraged him to endure to the end. After long torture and imprisonment, the Emperor ordered that they be taken to the prison anvil, for their arms and legs to be broken with hammers. This was done and Adrian, along with the twenty-three others, breathed his last under the vicious tortures. Natalia took their relics to Constantinople and there buried them. After several days, Adrian appeared to her, bathed in light and beauty and calling her to come to God, and she peacefully gave her soul into her Lord's hands." (Prologue)