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It's a good movie, I'll give you that. I haven't seen a movie that had me so riveted to my seat like that in a long time. Longer than I'd ever care to admit. Ledger had the Joker down so pat, it wasn't just scary, it's was freaking creepy. I mean, that would be what nightmares are made of.

The movie armor seems less bumpy. But yeah, it definitely does seem a lot like it. Very nicely done by the way.

See, that makes a whole world of difference. Granted, Twenty Thousand years ago, we were little more than cave dwellers who could paint and hunt, but at least we're not still climbing trees in Africa, or wherever. Oh yes, and let's not forget darts. Some 20k years ago is also when we first started domesticating the canis lupus into canis familiaris, and started developing cultures that would evolve over time, or at least according to history. At that point it was still the stone age. Little more than barbarians, we were.

Yeah, there's nostalgia. Glaringly familiar nostalgia. And faces. And a whole bunch of other fun stuff. Same ol' Indy. 'Nuff said.

In addition, our recorded history is a mere blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things. Evolution doesn't stop exactly. Ever. It always makes changes, it might be minute like in the army ants, or sharks, or it could make massive changes, like our own evolutionary line. However, there is a notable 'jump' in the frames based on when Earth has had large massive extinctions, while leaving a worldwide population that's decimated. -- There was a collision with a meteor at the Jurassic and Triassic transitioning period, dating about 200 Million years ago (MYA). It killed about a fifth of all life, mostly marine, and non-dinosaur, as well as the last of the giant amphibians. This was the last collision until their extinction approximately 65 MYA. -- At 251 MYA, there was another mass extinction, this time nearly all life in the marine families ( something like 95-96%), as well as about 70% or so of the land species. This moved the Earth into the age of the dinosaurs, lasting until 65 MYA. -- The extinction involving the dinosaurs wipe out about half of the land life, mostly the large reptiles we know as dinosaurs, and about a third of all sea life became extinct. This transitioned into another period, one that would lead to the rise of mammals and avians, which would ultimately lead to us. ---- In regards to the Library of Alexandria, yes, a lot has been lost. We've only just begun to regain some of that knowledge. The books and art, however, are forever lost to us. It has been rumored that Homer, the poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, had written a number of epics that were lost. It is also rumored that oil and gas deposits had all been mapped on the Earth's surface. As well as coal, gold, silver, copper, and iron deposits, which we now find essential. The Library was massive, and held any and all conceivable knowledge that could be gotten at the time. Instead of searching for contraband, they searched for knowledge. It was a library, and research center. It is unknown when precisely when the library was destroyed, but it did happen during the Roman Empire period, and it does seem to result in the dark ages that would last for so long. As for the possiblity for being a second generation human, I find that implausable if not highly unlikely, simply for the fact that even though we do not have some of the features present like those in say, Alkanphel, those features that we do not have would have likely been phased out one at a time, regardless of any meteoric collisions or other catastrophes. For instance, a prolonged famine would only cause a genetic line's body systems to become much more efficient than they all ready were at energy usage and consumption. And while there may be nothing apparant to tax one's brain doesn't mean there wasn't. At any rate, if evolution held true, and features were bred out one or two at a time, then it is far more likely we're looking at least fifth generation humans, at least to me.

Which on some level is actually quite cool. But on the other hand, it's not such a great thing. Of course, I'm willing to bet that the change is fairly gradual, considering how long Greg had the unit to begin with. Of course, adding everything else it... Hate, power, a seriously screwed up host, and a unit that is essentially eliminating whatever is left of Greg's sanity, and humanity for that matter. Fate sucks. Or the writer has a simply twisted mind. Whichever you prefer. And McAvoy, you make it sound like the unit and host are going to come to a point where not even a remover would release the Unit from the Host.

52 meters? That's what 170 feet? Regardless of how you cut it up, that is big. I kinda got the feeling, but uh, wow. Anyway, he does look like he's slightly bigger than 52m. That's definitely a wake up call regardless of who you are.

Mmm. Yet "Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely." While he may have started out doing it for the betterment of all, his power has corrupted him considerably. If the W'Kar unit (and verbally I still can't spit it out) still is "regenerating" so to speak, healing itself, then the corruption will likely continue and has likely all ready spiraled out of control. Which means that while he's not in top for yet, he is still more powerful than I care to think about, and he literally will be a god by the time this is all finished. Frankly, I'm twisted enough to want that particular unit, for all its faults, for myself. Not for the power mind you, but for the absolute sheer craziness and genius behind the d*** thing. Seriously, back to the original question, Greg's brother being killed was simply the last straw, and he couldn't cope. Plus the fact the Unit itself is slightly demented, and that he was desperate enough to wish for more power, and the Unit responding to that need... Well, let's just say the old saying "Be Careful of What You Wish For" certainly applies as that is probably partially what happened. Frankly, at some point, the unit would have evolved, and stretched again, maybe not so maliciously, but still...

Which is bad enough. And if that happens on a sortie... Well, 'fireball' might not be enough to describe it. And for all of their redeeming qualities, all of the planes have some flaws in them. And within the thirty years they need for to complete the plans, things will have changed a lot by then. The Super Carriers (typed 'SCs' here on out) are incredibly large. Even if they wait, retrofitting them to fit the needs of the new era's. With CVN-79 and CVN-80 yet to be named (CVN-78 being designated USS Gerald R. Ford), both replacing one carrier, the older Nimitz class carriers would need a refitting well before the 30 years expire. As for planes, like I said, every type has some sort of flaw. Here's the thing: any new technology will have some sort of problem that will cause all sorts of problems and wreak havoc all over the place. I've said this to a lot of people I know, but for what I'm studying at uni, both pilots and I are in the same business. Just on opposite ends of the stick, so to speak. I'll be designing 'em, they'll be flying 'em. I, however, have a far less potentially fatal job.

I agree, sometimes, even combining the two doesn't exactly work, especially if the two styles conflict with each other. At any rate, while the martial arts do take a while to reach the first dan, it does not mean it can't be done in a relatively quick pace. I have heard of people taking less than five years, and people who have taken twenty years to reach the first dan. That's not to say that the learning styles of each person aren't different, or that their learning paces weren't different, but it also indicates how dedicated they were as well. (A dan is a black belt level in the martial arts) So, a dedicated person could in fact reach the first dan if they started at the beginning of high school, by the time they finished their first degree in college.

[Admin Note: Political and Military Conversation between Zeo and McAvoy was moved to its own topic in General Topic Section under "Military Tech & Politics"] Uh, getting back on topic... ANYWAY... It may be that Anubis truly believes that what he is doing is right. if so, there really isn't much one can do, except hope to live another day. Besides the whole thing got started when a race started to play God. When that kind of thing happens (at least with humans anyway) there's SOMETHING that a) hasn't been accounted for and will be you in the ass, b) it will come back to haunt you, and c) no mortal is perfect. Neither is an immortal for that matter. Besides, that kind of thing is to be expected when your creating what amounts to a superweapon. Something causes the s**t to hit the fan, and all of a sudden, you're in the middle of not s**t creek without a paddle. Except that "creek" is more like an ocean. But, overall, the question is a very good one. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

And money. Don't forget the money. Yup, money and might. Kinda makes one wanna vomit. Don't underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Definitely Faye. No question. C'mon, she's had a lot more experience in the older ways and newer ways. Besides, her original time was waay back when, and you had to fight tooth and nail for an inch. Anyone, regardless of age and experience would become battle hardened after years like that. It's not that the others aren't skilled, it's just I really don't think most of them have a good drive to fight. Those that do, well, you heard read who I picked. It's simple.

Yup. History is written by the winners.

Eh, honestly? Anubis has a slight *sarcasm detected* god or messiah complex. There's nothing more to be said. If one truly believes what they do is "for the greater good", then they will not be sorry for it, regardless of what happens. It's how people believe. It's how some of the crazy dictators got in power in the first place. In most cases, I'd say capture 'em and put 'em on trial, or kill 'em. In this case, I'd not say that. Actually, I'm not sure what I'd say. At any rate, it's a matter of opinion of what's for the "greater good" in this matter, though Anubis' way is far too bloody for me to stomach. But, I'm queasy when it comes to excessive bloodshed. I don't like horror movies for a reason.