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Dr. Sean McKnight was Sigma’s founder and director, Painter’s immediate superior, an ex–Navy SEAL who had gone on to earn a Ph.D. in both physics and information technology.
James Rollins • Sandstorm
Petermann had become the guiding spirit behind the expedition—its primary theoretician, its éminence grise.
Hampton Sides • In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
Burning forty-two tons of coal each day, averaging thirteen knots, the North Star plowed across the Atlantic. Within several days, a routine had established itself. “There was discipline on board that ship, sir,” the Reverend Choules noted. “Each man attended to his own business. The Commodore did the swearing, and I did the praying. So we never
... See moreArthur T. Vanderbilt • Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt
The sun appeared outside the window. Although its light was far weaker than on Earth from this distance, the commander’s body was hidden in a glare when the disc passed behind him, leaving only his voice: “But you are all reliable. When you entered hibernation, the mental seal didn’t exist. And one of the most important factors for your selection
... See moreCixin Liu • The Dark Forest (The Three-Body Problem Series Book 2)
Tyler started with a brief introduction: “I need to establish an armed force in space that will supplement Earth’s fleet but be under my command.” Just one sentence in, the hands of the other two Wallfacers shot up. “Mr. Hines and I have been accused of overuse of resources in our plans,” Rey Diaz broke in. “But this is absurd. Mr. Tyler wants to
... See moreCixin Liu • The Dark Forest (The Three-Body Problem Series Book 2)
For the first time, General Robinson did not defend the fleet. The Asian Fleet had originally dispatched three light, high-speed ships to track the probe at close range, but after the dispute erupted among the three fleets over the right to intercept, the Joint Conference had issued a resolution recalling all craft to base. The Asian Fleet
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