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<nowiki>::</nowiki> The Dachlyd could identify somewhat with this destruction and prolonged aftermath - Life on [[Dathis II|Drax]], the planet of the Dachlyds, was almost wiped out. Several times, terrible cataclysms had threatened Drax's fragile biosphere. These events were not of Dachlyd making, though. That was an important difference. Human beings had nearly wiped out themselves along with the majority of their planet's life. Drax life, however, had been endangered by asteroid impacts. Dachlyd civilization had its own history of being reduced to crude survival. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> The Dachlyd could identify somewhat with this destruction and prolonged aftermath - Life on [[Dathis II|Drax]], the planet of the Dachlyds, was almost wiped out. Several times, terrible cataclysms had threatened Drax's fragile biosphere. These events were not of Dachlyd making, though. That was an important difference. Human beings had nearly wiped out themselves along with the majority of their planet's life. Drax life, however, had been endangered by asteroid impacts. Dachlyd civilization had its own history of being reduced to crude survival. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki> Before WW3 had been the [[ma:Eugenics Wars|Eugenics Wars]], which Rogg had had to learn about in Xenobiology 202. Xenobiology 101 was basic, universal principles of life and their documented existence throughout the quadrant, but 202 was about failings of life. Two-zero-two had featured extinctions, dead-end paths of development, and numerous examinations about how tampering with life could have ill consequence, such as weeds like | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Before WW3 had been the [[ma:Eugenics Wars|Eugenics Wars]], which Rogg had had to learn about in Xenobiology 202. Xenobiology 101 was basic, universal principles of life and their documented existence throughout the quadrant, but 202 was about failings of life. Two-zero-two had featured extinctions, dead-end paths of development, and numerous examinations about how tampering with life could have ill consequence, such as weeds like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_Flowers vacuum flowers]. Or there were sometimes more dramatic examples, such as the Terran Eugenics Wars (and of course, the infamous [[ma:Project Genesis|Project Genesis]]). <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki> Tonight, Rogg enjoyed entertainment from a golden age. Twentieth century Terran movies came highly recommended to the Dachlyd. Naturally, the dialogue had to be translated. For Rogg, lyrical accompaniment to any music was best left untranslated. Powerful songs had a way of intruding upon the reptiloid thought process. Even some simpler films could lure Rogg into detailed world of fiction, with or without persuasive song. | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Tonight, Rogg enjoyed entertainment from a golden age. Twentieth century Terran movies came highly recommended to the Dachlyd. Naturally, the dialogue had to be translated. For Rogg, lyrical accompaniment to any music was best left untranslated. Powerful songs had a way of intruding upon the reptiloid thought process. Even some simpler films could lure Rogg into detailed world of fiction, with or without persuasive song. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Night_at_the_Opera_(film) "A Night at the Opera"] could almost convince the Lieutenant he was a stowaway and resourceful victim of circumstance. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::</nowiki> After Rogg finished watching the movies he had learned a thing or two about Terran values. And maybe a bit about Dachlyd values as well. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> After Rogg finished watching the movies he had learned a thing or two about Terran values. And maybe a bit about Dachlyd values as well. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
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'''EDEN''': It's a tempting thought. Mostly because I want to know how it all turns out. Dying is like leaving before the credits in the movie. So many questions you never get to hear the answer to ... If I have to answer, I'd have to say no. Though I do like the idea of reincarnation. | '''EDEN''': It's a tempting thought. Mostly because I want to know how it all turns out. Dying is like leaving before the credits in the movie. So many questions you never get to hear the answer to ... If I have to answer, I'd have to say no. Though I do like the idea of reincarnation. | ||
'''ROGG''': Sequential lives? Pardon? <nowiki>::</nowiki>Rogg's habit of reaching for a PADD nearly got the better of the Dachlyd's manners.<nowiki>::</nowiki> Sssorry, Commander - there musst be a gap in the [[Universal translator|UT]] or my knowledge or perhaps both. What is this idea? | '''ROGG''': Sequential lives? Pardon? <nowiki>::</nowiki>Rogg's habit of reaching for a PADD nearly got the better of the Dachlyd's manners.<nowiki>::</nowiki> Sssorry, Commander - there musst be a gap in the [[ma:Universal translator|UT]] or my knowledge or perhaps both. What is this idea? | ||
'''EDEN''': Reincarnation? That's the belief that when we die, our soul, if you will, that which makes us uniquely individual is passed on to a new body, gets reborn to live another life. | '''EDEN''': Reincarnation? That's the belief that when we die, our soul, if you will, that which makes us uniquely individual is passed on to a new body, gets reborn to live another life. | ||