25th November 2019 Writings

25th

Excerpt from: The Engineer and the Time Lady
“Weapons and defence systems.”

“Yes. Phased Energy weapons, Phasers; and Quantum Torpedoes. Deflector shields to defend against enemy weapons fire. The latter had failed before the crash. They're now fully repaired.”

Nina knew Alpha was holding something back, most likely the status of the torpedo inventory, but didn't ask. “That's good,” she said, regarding the repair status of the shields.

Alpha pointed to the port console. “The Operations Console, where ships systems are monitored and the crew's activities managed.” She then walked back to the rear consoles.

Words: 87


Excerpt from: Questions of Reality
“That's true,” Commander Charleston stated.

Words: 5


Excerpt from: Changes in Time and Space (Revision 2)
She knew the TARDIS didn't like it when they were left open.


The Doctor was about to go back into the TARDIS when Felicia came out. She sensed her state of mind immediately and knew that the TARDIS had imparted (or had tried to impart) something to her. That was something that hadn’t happened for a while, probably not more than once since her last regeneration. She looked at the other companions. she saw that all of them, more or less, knew that something was up with Felicia.
“Ok, don’t be all staring at me like that.”

Words: 97


Excerpt from: Doctor Who – An Ordinary Wednesday
“Aussies apparently,” Dani added.

“I’ll try the ‘Bangers and Mash’,” Clara decided.

“Isn’t that just sausages and mashed potatoes?” Dani asked.

“One can add side vegetables,” Clara said.

“Then I’ll have the Fish and Chips. I always wanted to try that,” the Doctor said.

They then made their order.

Words: 49


Excerpt from: Discovery of Uncertainty
Halladin decided.

“Of course,” Hurin added.

Words: 5


Excerpt from: Haunted Eyes
She was still looking around, hands twitching nervously at her sides. One thing was certain. He was sure she didn’t know what to say to the people she didn’t know. ‘And she hasn’t seen me over here.’

Words: 37


Excerpt from: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Jake’s Challenge
He sat down and took out his PADD, but he was still stumped. Maybe hitting a few balls in a holosuite would clear his mind?
‘Probably,’ he thought.

Words: 28

Overall: 308

52 Tales of 2019 - 1900 Map Game - 1974

1974
Global
The recession deepens, with oil prices continuing to rise.


North America
Behind close doors, the House Intelligence Committee investigates the CIA’s role in the Argentine takeover of Paraguay and Uruguay.

In the Midterms, the Progressive Party gains a majority in the House.

It is noted that Japanese immigrants are preferring San Francisco and Seattle over other cities.


South America
In both Paraguay and Uruguay, protests against Argentine occupation of those nations increase through the year.

In Brazil, the economic crisis continues to intensify. Unemployment reaches 20%.


Europe
It is noted in Asturias that enthusiasm for joining Spain is down from previous years.

In the Rhineland, there are protests (believed to be part of the 26.8% that voted against annexation) against the South German government.

Anti-Greek protests in Cyprus intensify through the year…


Asia
Even with peace having been achieved in Iran the previous year, oil exports out of the Middle East are still below average.


Oceania
Late in the year, the State of New England is formed from the north-eastern region of New South Wales. A referendum had been held earlier in the year.

Environmental protests occur in Sydney, after the University of New South Wales publishes a report that Dams have had a negative impact on Biodiversity of fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin. (And that any new dams would contribute to climate change.)