[Report This]Date: 15 Feb 2021 17:44 Title: Part IV: The Improbable Alliance: 2
Once again Katanga never fails to amuse - and every time Star ignores his advice she comes off the worse for doing so. Really a great showcase for the doctor.
Also amusing role reversal with a male character needing to moderate the violence of female characters.
Having captured the valarian may end up providing vital intelligence that Star doesn't realized yet that she needs.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: Star needs to get a clue. Start listening to your crew. (Rhyme unintentional). It would make a good mantra though. At least take your doctor's advice. That's usually a good idea. Role reversals of classical gender roles tickle me as well. Although, as far as these characters are concerned, of course, gender has nothing to do with it.
Date: 03 Mar 2015 06:13 Title: Part IV: The Improbable Alliance: 2
Going into combat on the orders of someone you loathe is bad enough, but for Star to have Katanga sitting on the bridge doing his best judgemental Yoda impression... damn.
And the pirates certainly packed a punch for a supposedly disorganized band of outlaws. Anyone who can bloody the nose of a Nebula-class starship is not to be trifled with, and where the hell are pirates getting their hands on Federation quantum torpedoes?
The fact that the Valerians are the pirates (or at least counted among their number), suggests that the drama unfolding on Valeria is bigger in scope than I'd have guessed.
Date: 14 Feb 2015 15:10 Title: Part IV: The Improbable Alliance: 2
Well, the pirates proved their mettle even against a powerful ship like “Eagle.” I guess Star underestimated their tactics and armament. She was eager to have the job done and to quit her imposed mission with Mahoney. Unfortunately, she was not sure how exactly to accomplish it. Katanga tries to bridle her and make her think and analyze. I really enjoyed how she sacred the shit out of the Valerian pirate, one should never take people for granted and appearances can be deceiving. But still, they are pretty vulnerable with this destroyed nacelle. Great chapter, I really liked the battle of wills between Katanga and Taz.
Author's Response: I shudder to think what Star would be like here without having Katanga at her side to remind her of the right path. Taz's problem has always been that she has the right intentions, it's her methods that tend to get her into trouble.
Date: 09 Feb 2015 13:13 Title: Part IV: The Improbable Alliance: 2
I've a sinking feeling that it's more than just coincidence that Valerians are all the way out here causing trouble. This has to be connected to what's happening on their homeworld.
Star's willingness to bend the rules and take unnecessary risks in order to complete Mahoney's mission as quickly as possible has turned out to be problematic. The enemy is tougher and more wily than she gave them credit for, and Eagle has suffered damage as a result.
Fortunately, she's got Dr. Katanga nipping at her heals, keeping her on the right side of the tightrope she's walking. The trick will be if he can keep her there.
Author's Response: You're right, Star is on a mission, not unlike Mahoney. Except hers is all about getting the job done as quickly as possible. It doesn't help that she doesn't believe in the job in the first place, she just wants to get it over with. This attitude could backfire on her.