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If the Center has its
If the Center has its members set up like the US Army, a Sgt would not normally rate a salute from lower enlisted personnel. They would be addressed by their rank title however as Becca has been by Cpl Cooper and Mrs. Fine and others. Officers and Warrant Officers do rate salutes from all those below them in rank. So All enlisted personnel would salute ALL Warrant Officers and Officers. All WO's would salute those grades of WO above them, and salute ALL Officers above them. All Officers would salute ALL Officers above them in grade. By the way, a salute is considered as a form of greeting and not to be demeaning in nature. It evolved from the days of the Knights, to show their "sword hand" (generally the right hand) was free of weapons and they were to be considered "friendly". Jan
I agree...
When Private Wilson saluted Becca I almost fell out expecting to hear her do an R. Lee Ermy impression.
"Wilson! What in blue blazes does your right hand think it is do-ing! Do you SEE these STRIPES?!? I WORK for a living PRIVATE!"
I would also add that the only time any enlisted personnel would ever be the one saluted is if that person were the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Generals salute CMH holders first as a sign of respect for their willingness to sacrifice all above and beyond the call of duty.
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Ok, Ok
I'll fix the salute thingy. Though I could definitely see Becca doing an R. Lee Ermy impersonation.
Its fixed
I fixed the salute thing.
Really?
Must have fixed somewhere else. Its in here twice, at the infirmary and at the computer center. Also even Kris would salute a senior officer even though she is in charge. Though if they are out of uniform it is not required, unless said superior is an a$$hole.
Wil
P.S. I'm really enjoying the Centerverse. Ive considered writing one that's twenty years later. Some cases of water are still out there, even though no one realises it. But beyond that, does anyone know what might happen to second-gen emergents? Basically, the descendants.
Aine
Center Universe
While I agree that there have been fewer posts within the Center Universe lately, it seems more people have been writing in the Ret-Con Universe. I for one love the Center universe and hope you and others keep writing in it for a long time. It tends to be action packed, with unlimited possibilities for interesting story lines.
Of course no-one wants thier heroines to be nasty and Becca has been skirting that line fairly closely. I am glad to see that this chapter gives her a lead that will hopefully find the closure she needs to move on. Becca has a lot of emotional wreckage to clean-up notonly with herself but with her friends and peers at the center.
I like the connection that seems to be developing between her and Brad. Passion trumps lust anyday.
Good story waiting with bated breath to see where this goes.
Center Universe
It does seem like the Center universe stories are fewer. But, they are still good. I know that I write slowly, since I try to balance my writing with my school/lab work, which is why it takes me so long to get chapters out. However, the Comic retconns are an example of another universe to have fun in. So, the writers are trying to have a lot of fun with their imaginations.
Drakira
Drakira
Center Universe
I'm glad to see authors keeping this universe alive. I've got to have something to sate my center fix. You may have already been aware of this, though ;)
Center universe
there are several center stories that got started but never finished, just like in other areas. i really enjoy your stories, both the action and characters
(plus you finish what you start)
keep up the great work.
Unfinished Center Stories
A couple of those were really good...I'm kind of sad that they're not finished.
Uhhh...
Patient Zero is not abandoned... but classwork has kept me from dedicating myself to its continuation. I am still working on it slowly.
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The Center: Best Served Cold Part-3
Does England have its version of the Center or Syndicate?
May Your Light Forever Shine
May Your Light Forever Shine
England
Not that I'm aware of.
I think right now...
...that we are all writing under the impression that the water was never exported. However, I see that as an interesting angle that could begin to be explored. Foreign powers bankrolling the Syndicate in exchange for captured Emergents... Particularly once the lock-down is put on Carson's funding.
In the larger scheme of the world, Emergents are nuclear bombs and there is a distinct balance of power issue right now with all of them being in the US/Canada. I have a strong feeling that some of these organizations (aside from the Syndicate) may be fronts for foreign operations... particularly the one that is giving signs of trying to re-create the water-incident, indeed, it very much sounds like the sort of thing the Chinese would try in this situation (the Russian's too, for that matter).
-sb
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Keep Going Then
So I guess all everyone wants me to keep going because this was going to be my last Center story for a while. It still might be for a little bit because I've got some Retcons I want to write. I do have plans to do a little Mattie/Clara/Cori side story to this one.
Center over Retcon!
I never was very excited about the retcon stuff, too much prior knowledge required, for one thing. And whatever interest I had has been pretty well trashed. OTOH, the Center stories have been fairly consistent, even the ones I didn't feel like reading weren't offensive, just not my cuppa joe, ya know? Keep going, and keep up the good work!
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak.
I went outside once. The graphics weren' that great.
Similarly for me...
I was never able to get into the Retcons; I wasn't much of a comic book fanatic growing up, and my tastes haven't changed much in that regard.
I'm sure the Retcons are wonderful stories, and they have their draw. But I much prefer the Center stories.
I really enjoy your stories
I really enjoy your stories both the center an retcon ones. But I'll always associate you with the center an you write some really good stories for the center universe. So please do keep up the great work they are worth the wait.
Center Universe
I certainly want to see the universe keep going - I like it!
I have worked with (and read) a number of long lasting universes (some for more than a decade), and I have seen them ebb and flow over time. For the most part, they come in waves.
The Center universe is well defined but open enough to last for a long time. Let's hope it does exactly that.
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Thanks Everyone
Thanks for the input, even to those who PMed me and told me what they thought. I think that besides a few negatives comments, I will definitely continue writing the Center universe in the future. I was a bit worried for it but I'm glad there's still a great deal of interest for it out there.
I love the 'Center Universe'
I love the 'Center Universe' and really want it to continue and grow.
That said, I grew up reading a lot of the DC comics during the 'Silver Age'.
First, I REALLY hope you continue writing. Second, I somewhat prefer the Center to the retcon but would like to see both continued.
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Brenda
Hates how she feels?
Biting people's heads off is a sure way to become lonely, very lonely. Even though Becca has done that often, there are still those who care about her, and she refuses to acknowledge that fact.
Becca hates the way she feels but wants to be angry and hate what's been done to her. She has it within herself to feel better but refuses to do so. She wants to hat Dekker. She wants to be angry at Dekker. She she she...Becca has become so self centered she can't see how her overall attitude is affecting others.
If she hates how she feels then SHE needs to get off her butt and do something about. And that doesn't mean killing Dekker.
Becca better put on the brakes before she does what it feels like she wants to do. She's already formulated a plan to take Dekker's child in order to get him out into the open.
Trying to get Dekker's child will make her no better than those she hates. Trying to get the child will be the same as was done to every kid at the center who was grabbed by the Syndicate.
Let's hope Mrs. Fine sees this also.
Others have feelings too.