FireFly Tech Manual
POSTED BY: citizen
UPDATED: Friday, September 9, 2005 04:58
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Myself and KayleeRulesAll had the idea of doing a kind of on-line tech manual for the FireFly class ship.
This would be based on modern real world physics, and we'll be discussing the possible techs/explinations mainly over AIM.
So anyone with even a passing knowledge of physics or anything else pertinent to the tech of Serenity wanna join in, the ultimate goal would be to have a 'Kaylee's refrence manual' style on-line book in the vain of Star-Trek Tech-manuals ('cept believable 
) or the Aliens Tech Manual.
Anyone interested, think you can bring anything to the project? Just post here.
EDIT: KayleeRulesAll... heh
Q: What do you have when you are holding two little green balls in your hand.
A: Kermit's undivided attention.
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I'd like to suggest that you wait for the Serenity RPG to come out (or if you know someone with an advance copy, ask to borrow it) before you start speculating on the science involved. The show itself had very little information about the available technologies, as Joss seemed to be in denial that a Western in Space was, by definition, a science fiction story. One thing I've heard about the game is that their 'verse has a good handle on gravitic technologies; AFAIK there are no current scientific theories that lead in that direction without copious amounts of hyperdense matter on hand 
. Since grav tech is central to low cost civilian affordable space flight, any Tech Manual would have to cover this with enough technobabble to make it seem plausible.
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I may not have a big background in science, but I am an English teacher and would happily offer any editing expertise needed.
-Taylor
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If you want to include any biology, then I may provide some insight. I also know enough physics to determine the more plausible kinds of sci-fi technobabble.
Also, although not an English teacher, I too can help with the editing.
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Any and all help gratefully received. I can't speak for KayleeRulesAll but I'm dyslexic so i'll need plenty of editing .
Q: What do you have when you are holding two little green balls in your hand.
A: Kermit's undivided attention.
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I was an engineer in the service on Coast Guard smallboats and I've written a fair amount of articles online for figures.com and other websites. I'd love to combine the skills and write for the tech manual.
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wow, great turnout here. as for me, i am also dislexic (however u spell that) and do greatly require editing help. anyway, feel free to IM me, at kmeluvsrks (its AIM, so if u dont have it, u may need to get it.) since so many people are interested, we might have to do a chatroom thing; i believe aim has one for free.
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When the stars shine bright through the engine's trail and the dust of another world drops behind; When my ship is free of the open sky, its a damn good day to my way of mind; Theres a barren planet you never can leave, theres a rocky valley where we lost a war; Theres a cross worn 'round a soldier's neck, theres a man's faith died on Serenity's floor, but i stood my ground and ill fight once more; Its the last oath that i ever swore
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I would also love to participate. I have an engineering background only somewhat eroded by years of management experience.
Chase your dreams like they stole your last $50.
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As was said, if people wanna join us in AIM for the tech disscus, we can set up a room...
Thats basically how we've been fleshing out a lot of the details...
And a discussion on the main drive is here:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=12344
Q: What do you have when you are holding two little green balls in your hand.
A: Kermit's undivided attention.
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