Again On Introductions

In Poul Anderson's "Captive of the Centaurianess," Vallabhai Rasmussen introduces the Galactic Era.

In Anderson's Technic History:

Francis L. Minamoto introduces Technic civilization;

 

Hloch of Stormgate Choth introduces, presents and concludes The Earth Book Of Stormgate;

 

Le Matelot introduces the Polesotechnic League;

 

Donvar Ayeghen introduces the Imperial Age.

Some early 1950s space operas, like "The Star Plunderer," were incorporated into the Technic History, whereas others, like "Captive of the Centaurianess," were not.

The Technic History also features some lesser introductions:

Vance Hall introduces the technology of Technic civilization and the philosophy of Noah Arkwright;

Noah Arkwright introduces sophontology;

Urwain the Wide-Faring introduces Noah Arkwright.