<Thanks, Bryan, for making this available.> You're welcome. Sorry it
took so long, but forgot about it and than had troubles (extracting and
getting the mailer to accept it)
<Since we're examining the Regency it makes since to use the *POT*
figures, doesn't it?> I'd also suggest that POT should be used as a
guideline, not a 'Bible'. The Regency is different in nature from the
worlds depicted in POT.
<An interesting concept. Does this mean *every* military asset in the
Regency must be retrofitted in some fashion?> All computers will be refitted.
There is a probability of a ban on robots, at least as independent entities,
as fixed installations they still might be acceptable.
Most older vessels will probably be refitted to newer tech (this being
easier than building new ships) where possible. The Regency needs to use
whatever technological advantage it has so that it can best protect its
boarders (Virus, Zhodani, Aslan, Vargr, etc...).
<You think so? I would have thought that use of this sort of weapon would
have become quite inconceivable after the Viral Collapse.> The TNE book
I believe states that the Regency has a captive virus.
<A `true' heir to the Iridium Throne showing up with a Unification Fleet?
(Rebellion II).> See Arrival Vengeance....
<Regency nobles upset at the `democractic' reforms taking place (Rebellion
III).
Regency `democracts' upset at the slow pace of `reforms' (Rebellion IV).>
If either of these happen I would figure on assassination wars, somewhat like
the Aslan, I think most of the leaders would be too worried about the Virus
for one thing at least to start a major war. Unless of course said individual
is certifiably insane, which I admit there is always a possibility of. But
I think Norris is smart enough to use whatever methods he needs to clean
things up....