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Do you still think GalCiv 1 is fun even with GalCiv II out?

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Raven's Claw (The Galactic Guardians Empire Thread)

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#1850 by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/25/2004 4:20:46 PM

1850...

Westward expansion forces the issue of slavery to the forefront of American politics. Senator Henry Clay introduces the Compromise of 1850, which admits California as a free state but, in order to demonstrate the federal government's fundamental support for slavery, establishes a federal Fugitive Slave Law.

President Zachary Taylor dies of indigestion after 16 months in office, thought to be brought on by too many iced cherries and milk consumed at the opening of the Washington Monument. Vice President Millard Fillmore takes his place.

The Taiping Rebellion against the Chi'ng dynasty begins in China, led by mystic Hung Hsiu-ch'iian, who believes himself to be related to Jesus Christ. The rebellion will rage for 15 years. Western armies will ultimately play an important role in its suppression.

The first national women's rights convention in the United States is held in Massachusetts.

In another important move for women's liberation, I.M. Singer invents the sewing machine.

German physicist Rudolf Clausius states the second law of thermodynamics, that heat cannot pass from a cooler to a warmer body, but only the other way round.

Literary critiques of the decadence and inequality of 19th century society abound, as Charles Dickens publishes David Copperfield and Nathaniel Hawthorne writes The Scarlet Letter.

P.T. Barnum brings Swedish soprano Jenny Lind to the United States, and huge crowds come out to hear the Swedish Nightingale.

Young Bavarian-American Levi Strauss ushers in a new era in American fashion when he invents blue jeans.

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#1851 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 4:22:54 PM

1850...

....that's why you get the big bucks!

#1852 by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/25/2004 4:25:12 PM

You guys are going to start wishing I didn't get these important posts! I'm a regular history teacher!

#1853 by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/25/2004 4:25:58 PM

President Zachary Taylor dies of indigestion after 16 months in office, thought to be brought on by too many iced cherries and milk consumed at the opening of the Washington Monument. Vice President Millard Fillmore takes his place.

Now this is my kind of luck...

#1854 by Citizen littlewotts_ - 2/25/2004 4:28:42 PM

I'm a regular history teacher!

You might be in trouble as we go past 2000....

#1855 by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/25/2004 4:28:55 PM

Oh, poop...just found out I've got to be on the road part of the day tomorrow. Heading to Northern Virginia on business.

Might not be around a lot tomorrow...

#1856 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 4:29:05 PM

....that's why you get the big bucks

He just grabbed that post so he could regale us with his "history of the world" - GalCiv style!

Thanks, Theo. I really do like to read that kind of stuff.

#1857 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 4:30:32 PM

I've got to be on the road part of the day tomorrow

Yeah, me too. I managed to goof off today, but I'll be back on the road soon enough.

#1858 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 4:31:32 PM

You might be in trouble as we go past 2000....

After 2003 the Galactic Guardians are the history.

#1859 by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/25/2004 4:33:52 PM

In another important move for women's liberation, I.M. Singer invents the sewing machine.

Hmmm...this is an important move for women's lib?

Well, it's time to hit the road! Hopefully I'll have a little time to kill Yor tonight...barring objections from the ole ball n' chain.

She doesn't read this forum, so I'm safe saying that!

Have a great evening everybody! Remember to go vote and those Guardians who haven't registered please visit

http://diplomats.galciv.org/forum/index.php

Link and do so!

Goodnight!

#1860 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 4:34:24 PM

Since everybody else will be busy tomorrow, maybe I should do some work too.

#1861 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 4:35:36 PM

Good night and good luck Theoden!

#1862 by Veteran Captain Jack Sparrow - 2/25/2004 4:58:55 PM

And now, just for you. Pirate tv brings you the secret behind Lothmorg's gaming....

We cut to a scene in Costa-Rica.
Lothmorg is talking to Kathy-Lee Gifford.

Lothmorg: Kathy, that was a wonderful Idea. I'm so glad you dumped Frank. You're wonderful.

Kathy: Isn't child labor beautiful?

Cut to factory scene
Kathy Lee: GET SEWING NOW!!!! OR I'LL DOCK YOU A PENNY!!!!!
Kid: But Mistress, we don't make a penny?
Kathy Lee: That's right, you don't. But I'll whip you!!!.
Lothmorg...YOU OVER THERE. GET BACK ON YOUR COMPUTERS... GET PLAYING GALCIV NOW!!!!
Kid: But my fingers are bleeding from hitting the mouse too much. Did you have to put spikes on it?
Lothmorg: Oh yes. Complain complain complain.

Cut to Reporter: Lothmorg of course denied interviews and issued this statment.

Kid's working in my factory? I never saw it.
Kathy Lee: He only has eyes for me (giggle)

OH LOTHMORG!!!

#1863 by Citizen littlewotts_ - 2/25/2004 5:11:29 PM

I guess he's earned that black smiley.

#1864 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 5:12:01 PM

Actually, Greldon and I are in partnership to take over the metaverse. We're still squabbling over who gets which half, but that's a minor detail.

#1865 by Veteran Captain Jack Sparrow - 2/25/2004 5:18:35 PM

Here's a great article written in 1900 on the subject. It offers some insight.

http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist5/caladmit.html

Link

#1866 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 5:25:01 PM

Actually, Greldon and I are in partnership to take over the metaverse. We're still squabbling over who gets which half, but that's a minor detail.

#1867 by Veteran Captain Jack Sparrow - 2/25/2004 5:25:43 PM

Actually, Greldon and I are in partnership to take over the metaverse. We're still squabbling over who gets which half, but that's a minor detail

That would be good for us Pirates. Only two governors to bribe, cheat and pilfer.

#1868 by Citizen littlewotts_ - 2/25/2004 5:25:55 PM

No offense to Lothmorg, but I'll have to sit on Greldon's side. My bright blue smiley told me too.

#1869 by Veteran Captain Jack Sparrow - 2/25/2004 5:28:14 PM

I guess he's earned that black smiley.

Just wait till we bring out our expose of his hidden goody lil two shoes out of his closet.

#1870 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 5:31:58 PM

Thanks littlewots, your loyalty will be rewarded!

But, without the sinners there are no saints...we'll probably remain a partnership!

#1871 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 5:34:20 PM

without the sinners there are no saints

Ah! So true... :evil smiley:

#1872 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 5:37:45 PM

Hey Greldon, guess who's ahead in the polls?
Looks like you are going to get a new job!

#1873 by Citizen Greldon - 2/25/2004 5:43:25 PM

Hey Greldon, guess who's ahead in the polls? Looks like you are going to get a new job!

Guess I'll have to vote for you a few more times.

#1874 by Citizen Lothmorg the Black - 2/25/2004 5:48:04 PM

Yeah, funny thing! It would only let me vote for you once.

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