Hi All,
Regarding the Regency in the New Era:
From my last post (which apparently only saw limited release, I didn't
even get a copy):
>>I would like to see how the other races have fared since the collapse.
>>I would think that the Vargr would have been decimated and that the
>>Zhodani would be mostly unharmed. The Aslan behind the claw would...
>Cynthia:
> Why? Decimating Vargr is like nailing jello to a wall...
Maybe I should have said scattered or routed.
I believe that any culture which does not successfully survive and
defeat the first wave of Virus will quickly be reduced to the status
of the Wilds. The Regency survived the initial Virus assault due to
advance warning, astrographic good fortune (easily defendable), deep
resources, and a unified front of resistance. The Vargr may have the
advantage of some warning, but they have a wide border to defend and
no single unifying leader to coordinate the defense. It just doesn't
seem likely that they will successfully resist. On the other hand,
once all central governement is destroyed, they may be better suited
to recovery than humans.
Maybe my impression of Virus is exaggerated. I expect that it would hit
new territories fast and hard and exploit the chaos which will ensue.
I think this is a problem with the Virus history in general.
Virus is portrayed as a juggernaut which establishes a virtual
stranglehold on all defeated regions. Think of all the extensive
computer resources that are now Virus controlled. We are to believe
it can rewrite hardware. Fighting this thing after it conquers is
going to be TOUGH.
For this same reason, I don't see the RCES as likely heir to the
Iridium Throne. There is just too much struggle ahead in which every
victory will be paid for dearly. The Regency is much better suited
for this role. FTL communications will be what allows the reclamation
of the Wilds. If it is psionic in nature, Virus won't have any defense.
The keys to fighting viruses today are rapid detection and distribution
of information. It should be equally important in TNE.
Bye
Glenn
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