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@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-08-17 06:17:13

#Blakes7 Series B, Episode 09 - Countdown
BLAKE: We'll do it. [Starts to call the ship]
AVON: Wait. Disarming a device is not your field. You finish what we came here for: find Provine.
GRANT: [To Avon] I'll come with you.
AVON: No.

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene from a science fiction television series, showing a character in what looks like a futuristic or spaceship setting. The person is wearing a distinctive burgundy or maroon colored leather-like outfit with a high black collar, which has a sleek, military or space-faring aesthetic typical of sci-fi productions from this era. The lighting and production values suggest this is from a British television series, likely from the late…
@karlauerbach@sfba.social
2025-08-14 18:29:24

It takes a long time, a lot of money, and a lot of people with under-appreciated skills to do a major preservation.
(I know this from personal experience preserving steam locomotives.)
The project below is worth supporting. (And a visit to the Rosie The Riveter National Park in Richmond, California is a worthwhile way to spend an afternoon.)

Volunteers sought for historic WWII ship restoration project in East Bay
Seasoned welders and people with experience working with power tools or trained in safety procedures are being sought out to support the Victory Ship Revival initiative in Richmond. 

@simon_brooke@mastodon.scot
2025-10-13 18:57:49

The ideas that finally bubbled up to the surface in The Point of No Return last night have been festering in the back of my brain for months. Because, although it's a bit inchoate, it's only saying out loud what most of us already know.
The job now is no longer to turn the ship around. We don't have the wheel, and those who do will not listen.
The task now is to build lifeboats. To build resilient spaces in which fragments of humanity can survive.

The Point of No Return
I can't stop climate change by myself. I can't create a sustainable future for my village by myself. To do either of these things, everyone else needs to work together. But badgering people, being frustrated with people, being angry with people (and yes, I am angry — very angry — with people I know, and like, and respect, very much) doesn't motivate them to work together. My very frustration, my very sense of urgency, makes me a liability. I should stop.

@pre@boing.world
2025-10-15 20:44:22
Content warning: Strange New Worlds S3

Watched season three of Strange New Worlds and it was pretty great.
The Enemy Mine episode with the pilot and the Gorn stranded by the Metrons was a nice bit of retcon.
Chronologically the first holodeck episode ever (Or did Enterprise do one? I forget), and the safeties fail and nearly kill everyone aboard the ship. Tech eh? The the humans must pursue it even if it kills them. I'm not all that keen on holodeck episodes. It always has this false sense of danger where they have some fake reason to have danger so it's not all a game.
Everyone's-a-vulcan episode was stupid and funny. Star Fleet is so casual with the humanity of it's soldiers.
Nurse Chapel is still amazing even though her hair is longer and, unusually, I preferred it short.
Knowing the future in a prequel makes things quite poignant. Kirk and Spock's first handshake. Their first mindmeld. Oh, the adventures they shall have. Playing with that by making Pike know his own future too is nice meta level scripting game.
#watching #tv #strangeNewWorlds #starTrek

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-08-10 18:23:01

Series A, Episode 09 - Project Avalon
AVALON: I don't understand.
TRAVIS: No? Do you think your capture at this particular point was a matter of chance? It was a carefully calculated strategy. You're worth a great deal to me. You're going to give me Blake, his crew, and his undamaged ship. The Federation wants the Liberator - you and I are going to give it to them.

Claude 3.7 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from a science fiction television series, showing a futuristic medical or examination scene. In the foreground, there's a person lying on what looks like a medical bed or examination table, wearing what appears to be a white garment. Standing nearby is another individual dressed in dark clothing with some sort of eye covering or visor, reaching toward a control panel with illuminated sections. The setting has a distinctly retrofuturis…
@njamster@mastodon.gamedev.place
2025-07-28 17:47:32

Also, if you haven't yet, do yourself a favor and play "Astro Prospector": It's cheap, only takes a few hours to complete, but most importantly, it's really fun and well-made!
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Save 10% on Astro Prospector on Steam
Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-09-09 09:22:47

Series C, Episode 03 - Volcano
VILA: Oh, yes, Tarrant says he was a space captain, but then he says a lot of things, and you don't have to believe it all, do you?
AVON: I'd be more inclined to believe that he was a captain than that you could have been.
blake.torpidity.net/m/303/152

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "This scene appears to be set aboard the Liberator spacecraft, with its distinctive curved walls and technological interior visible in the background. The setting has the characteristic futuristic design of the ship's corridors or flight deck area. Three crew members are present in what appears to be a tense moment - two men are positioned close together in what seems to be a confrontational or intense discussion, while a third person with curly hair ob…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-10-05 15:23:52

Series C, Episode 04 - Dawn of the Gods
CALIPH: Welcome to Krandor, my friends. An artificial planet, which is the palace of the Lord Thaarn, Master of the Universe. I am the Caliph of Krandor. Among other things, it is my duty as the Lord Thaarn's chief executive, to negotiate a purchase price for your ship. We, uh, usually use this for rounding up runaway slaves. Oh, quite inappropriate in this instance, but it was nearest at the time. I do hope you understand.
TARRANT: We…

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "I can see this is a dramatic scene set against a stark black background, creating a theatrical, minimalist atmosphere. The figure is wearing an elegant period costume consisting of a dark jacket or coat paired with light-colored trousers, suggesting a formal or aristocratic character. The costume design has a historical feel, possibly 17th or 18th century inspired, with what appears to be decorative elements on the clothing. The dramatic lighting and s…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-09-21 12:16:47

Series A, Episode 10 - Breakdown
AVON: Right. Bring it directly over the skull. No, that won't do. You'll have to use the radio sensor. Good, that's much better. Yes, there it is. There's the limiter implant, you can see it quite clearly. Give me the side view. Good. Yes, it's in the sub four section all right. Now let's take a look at the limiter itself. Close focus, slowly.
JENNA: Well, there's nothing wrong with the connectors.

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene set aboard the Liberator spacecraft, showing four crew members gathered around what looks like a control console or computer terminal. The setting has the characteristic white and metallic interior design of the ship's flight deck or computer room. The group appears to be engaged in examining something on the screen or discussing mission-critical information, which was typical of scenes where the crew would analyze data, plan…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-09-27 15:24:20

Series C, Episode 07 - Children of Auron
C.A. TWO: Unlike the youngsters. So what do we do?
C.A. ONE: Evacuation.
FRANTON: It's probably Auron's only chance now.
C.A. ONE: Why aren't you at the replication plant?
FRANTON: Off shift, unfortunately.
blake.torpidity.net/m/307/129

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene set aboard a spacecraft, likely showing crew members in their typical gray uniforms with distinctive insignia. The setting has the characteristic futuristic interior design of the series, with geometric patterns visible in the background and what appears to be control panels or technical equipment. The two figures are positioned near what looks like ship's equipment, suggesting this takes place in a working area of the vessel…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-09-25 15:11:55

Series A, Episode 02 - Space Fall
AVON: [To Jenna] Luck has nothing to do with it.
[Switch to prisoner's living area]
VILA: You look as if you could do with a drink.
DAINER: I'm always thirsty, Vila.
blake.torpidity.net/m/102/246 B7B4

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene set aboard a spacecraft, likely the Liberator, with its characteristic sterile, futuristic interior visible in the background. The setting shows what appears to be a corridor or common area of the ship. Multiple crew members are present in the scene, wearing the typical earth-toned, practical clothing characteristic of the series. The lighting and production values are typical of late 1970s British science fiction television.…