tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post8925887911684696136..comments2024-03-28T23:42:09.625+00:00Comments on Poul Anderson Appreciation: ComparisonsKetlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08588156788583883454noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-28965903062609796952016-02-26T07:52:40.591+00:002016-02-26T07:52:40.591+00:00Kaor, Paul!
Interesting, how you found a parallel...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />Interesting, how you found a parallel between Roderick Blaine and Dominic Flandry: they were both Navy officers who had lost their first commands.<br /><br />I would argue however, that Rod Blaine would have remained in the Navy as a career officer, as was his wish, before his older brother's death made it necessary to assume social and political responsibilities as a civilian.<br /><br />I agree Dominic Flandry was better suited as an Intelligence officer. However, part of the training for that was to include a stint as a ship commander. I'm sure Flandry would far rather have not lost his command (albeit it could be argued that unwittingly led to Flandry being able to help quickly suppress McCormac's Rebellion).<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.com