And back to Last Full Measure and @InBrightestDay. Always a pleasure to see you've reviewed. Thank you very much.
From InBrightestDay on March 09, 2019
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Not much happening in this chapter, but it does some nice world building, explaining the conflict between the Rebels and the United Earth government, and it's rather nicely balanced. In quite a few works, the UEMC characters would be the bad guys, the storm troopers trying to kill an independence movement, but of course, as we've seen in conflicts across the real world, it's never that black and white. So the likable characters working for the UEMC balance out their colonialist goals, and the atrocities committed by the Rebels balance out their noble goal.
Also, I couldn't help but wonder about the M-450. It's never explained beyond being a heavy weapon, but I can't help but wonder what it is...
Also, this was interesting:
“Corporal Olafsdottir, ensure everyone is aboard,” Celeste said, glancing between Sam and Tirsa. “I have nothing for you, PFC, though I’m sure Major Hamilton will.” She stepped away and headed towards the drop ship bay’s control room, where Hamilton and Finnegan were standing.
“Get aboard, Sam, I’ll do a final check,” Tirsa said. Sam stepped aboard the drop ship and Tirsa took a deep breath. Not sure why youdidn’t get Ingvild todo this, SergeantMajor, but fine.
It does make me wonder why Celeste did that. Perhaps she sensed some tension with Sam and, having issues with her own ex, wanted to give Tirsa a little space? Maybe it's something else. Either way, it's a nice little character moment.
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YAY! Welcome back!
Not much happening in this chapter, but it does some nice world building, explaining the conflict between the Rebels and the United Earth government, and it's rather nicely balanced. In quite a few works, the UEMC characters would be the bad guys, the storm troopers trying to kill an independence movement, but of course, as we've seen in conflicts across the real world, it's never that black and white. So the likable characters working for the UEMC balance out their colonialist goals, and the atrocities committed by the Rebels balance out their noble goal.
I'm glad the nuances and subtlety of the world isn't lost too much in the mix of worlds. There are too many examples of real world conflicts that ultimately go to illustrate your words. Indeed, one of the other inspirations for LFM was the Anglo-Zulu War, specifically the Battle of Rorke's Drift. (The Battle of Castle Itter, known as the strangest battle of World War II, was another.) And yes, war and conflict are never as simple as black and white, at least never as teachers and instructors like to present.
Also, I couldn't help but wonder about the M-450. It's never explained beyond being a heavy weapon, but I can't help but wonder what it is...
Lol. The M-420, which will be explained a little more as the tale goes on, is a GPMG (general purpose machine gun) (thank you, @Sinfulwolf). I think I might have forgotten to change some of its designation though... oops.
Also, this was interesting:
“Corporal Olafsdottir, ensure everyone is aboard,” Celeste said, glancing between Sam and Tirsa. “I have nothing for you, PFC, though I’m sure Major Hamilton will.” She stepped away and headed towards the drop ship bay’s control room, where Hamilton and Finnegan were standing.
“Get aboard, Sam, I’ll do a final check,” Tirsa said. Sam stepped aboard the drop ship and Tirsa took a deep breath. Not sure why youdidn’t get Ingvild todo this, SergeantMajor, but fine.
It does make me wonder why Celeste did that. Perhaps she sensed some tension with Sam and, having issues with her own ex, wanted to give Tirsa a little space? Maybe it's something else. Either way, it's a nice little character moment.
This was a bit of a twofer action, lol. First was, as you said, yes, a little of the "I see tension, here, I'll help you out, Corporal." The second was supposed to be this subtle start that, like Celeste trusting Lian, shes starting to trust Tirsa (not to mention a little bit of a crush on her). And trust for Celeste is not the easiest thing to come by.
But, I'm glad you like it . Chapter 10 I hope to have posted within the next day.