Quick morning post. Probably more later.
After a space jump, the Meteor is not in orbit above the ecliptic of a planetary system but falling towards a planet. The wrong coordinates have been given. Captain Argens freezes but gunner Valland, the more experienced man, shouts orders which Argens then relays to the crew. Experience and authority cooperate in an emergency as they should do.
I wanted to record that but now must get out to the bank. I should have time to post this evening.
2 comments:
Kaor, Paul!
I recall something similar in THE GAME OF EMPIRE when Admiral Blenkiron,. paralyzed while being defeated by the rebel Magnusson, received "advice" from a subordinate officer which saved most of the loyalist fleet from complete destruction.
Ad astra! Sean
Sean,
Yes and we discussed that before with a beautiful example also from Hornblower.
Paul.
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