2nd January 2021 Writings

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Excerpt from: A New Generation
“I see. A Captain’s rank means nothing to you.”

To the contrary. “Rather the reverse, sir. But a Captain's life means a great deal to me.”

“Isn't it just possible that you don't get to be a Starfleet Captain without knowing whether it's safe to beam down or not? Isn't it a little presumptuous of a first officer to second guess his captain's judgment?”

“Permission to speak candidly, sir?”

“Always,” Picard said.

“Having been a first officer yourself, you know that assuming that responsibility must by definition include the safety of the captain. I have no problem with following any rules you lay down, short of compromising your safety.”

“And you don't intend to back off that position?”

“No, sir,” Riker said firmly.

“One further thing. A special favour.”

What was this special favour? “Anything, sir.”

Words: 136


Excerpt from: Convergence on Lawndale
“Kim. I think this place is in America,” Ron divulged.

“The plants?” she asked.

“Yes,” Ron answered.

“Given that we’re in the northern hemisphere, the signs in English, and the plants that look similar to those in Middleton. It could also be Canada or the British Isles.”

Words: 47


Excerpt from: Reverse Map Game 2022
In Germany, Angela Merkel retires after over a decade of being Chancellor.


Eastern Europe
Russia increases its support of the pro-Russia breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. By the end of the year, there is a threat of war. It seems Putin’s empire in the form of the Russian Federation is expanding again.


Africa
The continent with the least COVID vaccination coverage at the end of the year.

The Maghreb


Western Africa
Boko Haram continues to be a running sore in the north of Nigeria. But it is only part of the issues Nigeria has to face.


Central Africa


Southern Africa
COVID exacerbates the pre-existing political tensions in South Africa.


Eastern Africa
A volatile situation in Ethiopia explodes when forces in the Tigray region rebel against the federal government.


Asia
Middle East
The Ever Given Incident. The Evergreen Marine cargo ship Ever Given becomes stuck in the Suez Canal in late March. It being stuck in an area where there is only one channel, it brings traffic through the canal to a standstill. This exacerbates the pre-existing supply chain issues.
The ship is stuck in the Canal for nearly two weeks before it is freed.
Of course, the Incident generates a large number of Internet memes.

Words: 205


Excerpt from: Daria in the Background
“Bikinis! Make that lovely, luscious, ladies in bikinis!” Charles proclaimed.

“Yeah,” Kevin agreed.

Brittany elbowed him in his back.

Words: 19


Excerpt from: Fifteenth Doctor Adventures
. She opened one of the drawers quickly. Nothing happened, but she did find some files. She grabbed them and handed them to Xavier who had followed her in.

Words: 29


Except from: Hobbitdale
“I mean it. And she doesn’t have to know about it.”

“Is this your way of acknowledging how much more mature and trustworthy I am?” Daria asked.


Words: 27

Total: 483