
Date: 09 Sep 2020 16:01 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: III
Managing finicky scientists is always a test.. and she had better read that entire report. Something in it is bound to become critical within the next 7 days...
Intersting background details on Tazla that I haven't come across in my future reading. I'm sure they will become important to this story.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: Tazla has a significant backstory. You can find more about her in "Star-Crossed" followed by Eagle 3 (a massive novel which is no on Ad Astra presently). But there is plenty of detail in this novel as well.
Date: 18 Mar 2014 02:49 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: III
See, this is why I have loved the introduction of Star (is it really an introduction when she's been around seemingly for so long) to the series. She's an unknown factor in things - always. She's smart, capable, dynamic - but a potential security threat and mess up and dangerous element. Given her addiction and her acknowledgement of it, she knows she is courting danger and endangering the ship potentially. Honesty might be the best policy in this regard but it would also be what would see her cashiered out. It's a fascinating dynamic for a character. It adds layers and flaws to her characterisation and the story potential. Especially when measured and balanced against straight as a die Owens. Perhaps the haze of the title is not just in reference to the nebula alone if Star can't handle it and hold out.
Date: 17 Nov 2013 00:34 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: III
Ah, so Star has some dark past. I like it. I'm fond of characters who have hidden secrets and dark pasts. Star seems to qualify in leaps and bounds with that. I wonder how exactly she's going to overcome this addiction of hers or will it win out?
And Xylion's away mission sounds promising, if not something that'll lead to trouble. As all away missions do in Trek. I wonder what they're going to find out there. Liked this chapter, really appreciated the backstory on Star.
Author's Response: Tazla Star is trouble, no doubt about it. One of the most interesting aspects for me since she came aboard was to find out if she will be able to eventually overcome her past and all the baggage that comes with it or if she will succumb to it. We shall see in due time. But I'm with you all the way. Her story is one of the most intriguing of this cast.