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Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?
Posted By: ScifitekiDate: 7/26/04 8:45 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Merging: A means to an end, then? (Steve Levinson)

: There's a lot more to it than that. I don't really have the time to ferret
: out the references right now, but there is strong evidence that Durandal's
: core technology is based at least in part on Jjaro technology. There is
: also evidence that the merger was predestined. It is as if Durandal was
: the key to unlock the potential of Thoth, but it could also be perceived
: the other way around. Keep in mind that the S'pht'Kr returned regardless
: of whether or not the merger took place, so the meaning of the merger is
: much more significant than simply the need to contact S'buth or the
: S'pht'Kr. Realizing that the ancient Jjaro space station is the key is
: certainly part of it, but I think that there's much more to it even than
: that. As convenient as it was for the Rubicon team to simply walk away
: from the merger, I think that there's a bigger story here. I think that
: there's an opportunity to tie up this loose end in a very satisfying way.

Quote:


The graven image stirs

  we are whole again
  and even more

Suggesting this was not a terrible bad match... in fact, a rejoining after a extended leave. HOWEVER, after considering it, one could state that the new entity is merely referring to the fact that, as Thoth, they had become decrepit and ruined, and the merging of Durandal has made him whole again, "and even more" with Durandal's little 'quirks'.

The new entity later mentions it's plans to help the new Spht elders to 'carve another paradise out of the void'. Jjaro intent maybe, though I'd doubt it.

One could speculate that there was more to the joining than simple expediency, but I don't see any evidence of it in the text itself. Valid material for a third party, however...

Service With A Smile: ),
Scifiteki

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Durandal's union with Toth - circumstancesErnie 7/25/04 1:38 p.m.
     Re: Durandal's union with Toth - circumstancesForrest of B.org 7/25/04 4:43 p.m.
           Merging: A means to an end, then?Ernie 7/25/04 5:03 p.m.
                 Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Scifiteki 7/25/04 9:47 p.m.
                       Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Ernie 7/26/04 9:52 a.m.
                             Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Steve Levinson 7/26/04 7:47 p.m.
                                   Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Scifiteki 7/26/04 8:45 p.m.
                                         Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Ernie 7/27/04 9:13 a.m.
                                               Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Steve Levinson 7/27/04 7:33 p.m.
                                                     Thanks Steve, I'll fire of my ideas via mail soon *NM*Ernie 7/28/04 11:01 a.m.
                                               Re: Merging: A means to an end, then?Scifiteki 7/28/04 9:35 p.m.

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