[Report This]Date: 26 Jan 2021 17:51 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 6
Interesting character development with both Leva and Mahoney. Always enjoyable to see a character played as an individual and not a stock villain or other stereotype.
Apparently Mahoney can be a little bloodthirsty..
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed this and my attempts to make my antagonists relatable. Or if failing that, at least give them a bit more depth. In hindsight I do think I could have done a bit more to try and move away from the villain stereotype in this story but overall I like how the thing turned out overall.
Date: 02 Dec 2014 05:42 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 6
I was really afraid that Mahoney was going to be a sourpuss during the entire engagement, but he seemed to become more reasonable towards the end. I can't help but wonder if there's more to Mahoney's depression than is initially apparent.
Author's Response: Mahoney is going a from one extreme to the other here ... hmmm, bipolar perhaps?
Date: 10 Nov 2014 17:37 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 6
I am very happy for “Sacajawea†– they really needed some action to brighten them up. Even Mahoney acted as a Captain for a change. “Varlo lepoâ€(well done) as Ensign Nikolic would say. I wonder whether they will be able to keep this enthusiasm and elation or will fall into despair again.
Great tactical decisions during the battle, Mahoney was to overdo, but Leva kept a sense of proportion.
Author's Response: For many Starfleet officers the Dominion War has brought about a significant shift in their attitudes, especially in combat. Mahoney is a good example of this. Even Leva has to fight to remember that things have changed. As for keeping this up ... we'll find out soon.
Date: 10 Nov 2014 00:31 Title: Part II - The Never-Ending War: 6
Well, Mahoney finally comes alive with a little prodding from Leva. Here again we see the more lethal mindset many in Starfleet share after the war, with Mahoney’s order to destroy rather than disable the attacking ship. Perhaps things can be turned around on this little ship, with some subtle persuasion by Leva from behind the scenes.
Author's Response: Things seem to be looking up on Sacajawea, you're right. We'll have to see if this will be enough to buck the trend.