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[Varthun]

Jake71887 wrote...

Varthun wrote...

Considering most quarians have an aptitude for engineering (which in an environment as governed by tech as a space age would be, is a pretty dangerous quality), they would probably all be classified as military targets.

Perhaps not so to the Quarians, but most likely to any other fleet. When a "civilian" can hop on a shuttle and go repair a system you just took the time to bomb out, it kind of paints them all with the same target on their back.

Being able to repair something, is not the same as being able to operate it.. That being said, we do know some ships are designated strictly as schools and living, etc... I'm sure all quarians are genius' but I doubt a kid's going to go into a battle to repair the main guns. 

Actually, if you can repair something, 90% of the time, you can operate it. Especially if the interface isn't horridly screwed. Considering the development of the Haptic system for computing, I'd imagine most people (Quarians, Humans, Turians, whatever) can probably operate mechanical equipment without difficulty. Also considering that quite a few weapon systems are computer operated, you would simply need to know how to interface with the OS.

While it is true that a school would not be target per se, but what about the teachers? Pilot running the ship? Service techs keeping the ship operational?

Modifié par Varthun, 26 février 2010 - 05:46 .

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MarineBorn wrote...

This is Lance Corporal Lance Signing off.....AND YES I KNOW MY DAMN LAST NAME IS THE SAME AS MY RANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Keelah Se'lai, my enthusiastic friend!

[Varthun]

Somebody1003 wrote...

Varthun wrote...

Somebody1003 wrote...

I'll admit that they have a huge fleet that is somewhat powerful but I just cant currently see them doing much with it besides using it as living space. If they could find a real home then they could make that fleet really powerful. I just think that currently they cant do to much since they need those ships to live in.

They can't do much and still survive, that's probably true. It would also probably be correct to insinuate that they need those ships for survival. However, in an event that you will either perish during, or immediately afterwards, they could probably pull quite a bit of their weight in a combat situation.

If they had time to prepare they probably could, if they were suddenly attacked I couldnt see them being able to retaliate fast enough.

The idea of a sudden attack is slightly difficult to achieve, though. Unless the Quarians announce they're entering a system, most of the times people don't know where they are. And the primary issue with their military force, and the reason for some of my pervious post, is their lack of ability to fabricate new ships. They seem vulnerable to wars of attrition, but not to an all encompassing alpha strike, so to speak.

[videowiz186]

MarineBorn wrote...

This is Lance Corporal Lance Signing off.....AND YES I KNOW MY DAMN LAST NAME IS THE SAME AS MY RANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keelah Se'lai, MarineBorn.

[Jake71887]

Varthun wrote...
Actually, if you can repair something, 90% of the time, you can operate it. Especially if the interface isn't horridly screwed. Considering the development of the Haptic system for computing, I'd imagine most people (Quarians, Humans, Turians, whatever) can probably operate mechanical equipment without difficulty.

While it is true that a school would not be target per se, but what about the teachers? Pilot running the ship? Service techs keeping the ship operational?

Seems most things in the ME universe run from using an omni tool, being able to fix the physical aspects of an item(hardware is vastly different than software) does not mean they'll be able to adequately figure out the interface. Being able to calculate firing solutions, maneuvering, etc etc would probably be a bit difficult for one not trained in it.

As for teachers and such, I think you may be stereotyping every Quarian as an engineering genius, I doubt such is the case. 

Modifié par Jake71887, 26 février 2010 - 05:50 .

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DrathanGervaise wrote...

I forgot one thing I need to do before I go to bed, to complete the Texan stereotype.

(Rides off into the sunset on horseback.)

Keelah Se'lai, my comical friend!

[Jake71887]

DrathanGervaise wrote...

I forgot one thing I need to do before I go to bed, to complete the Texan stereotype.

(Rides off into the sunset on horseback.)

No shooting? Texas has changed 

[videowiz186]

DrathanGervaise wrote...

I forgot one thing I need to do before I go to bed, to complete the Texan stereotype.

(Rides off into the sunset on horseback.)

Keelah Se'lai, my friend! Be sure to take care of horse!

[videowiz186]

Keelah Se'lai, Somebody.

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Somebody1003 wrote...

Time for sleep didnt realize how late it was cya later.
Hope we make it to 1000.

Keelah Se'lai, Somebody1003!

[Himmelstor]

DrathanGervaise wrote...

Jake71887 wrote...

DrathanGervaise wrote...

I forgot one thing I need to do before I go to bed, to complete the Texan stereotype.

(Rides off into the sunset on horseback.)

No shooting? Texas has changed 

(Rides back and shoots Jake in the foot.)

That's for your Hippie talk of "Hope" and "Change".

I am now forced to stay a while and listen.

When did he ever talk of "Hope" and "Change?"
Must hear it!

[Jake71887]

DrathanGervaise wrote...
(Rides back and shoots Jake in the foot.)

That's for your Hippie talk of "Hope" and "Change".

I am now forced to stay a while and listen.

[Varthun]

Jake71887 wrote...

Varthun wrote...
Actually, if you can repair something, 90% of the time, you can operate it. Especially if the interface isn't horridly screwed. Considering the development of the Haptic system for computing, I'd imagine most people (Quarians, Humans, Turians, whatever) can probably operate mechanical equipment without difficulty.

While it is true that a school would not be target per se, but what about the teachers? Pilot running the ship? Service techs keeping the ship operational?

Seems most things in the ME universe run from using an omni tool, being able to fix the physical aspects of an item(hardware is vastly different than software) does not mean they'll be able to adequately figure out the interface. Being able to calculate firing solutions, maneuvering, etc etc would probably be a bit difficult for one not trained in it.

As for teachers and such, I think you may be stereotyping every Quarian as an engineering genius, I doubt such is the case. 

If you're teaching a someone how to be an engineer or a marine/scientist (the popular professions, as I see it) it would stand to reason they would know something about the material themselves. A technician by definition would know how to do the things I'm talking about, and a pilot is a danger all on his own, without any skill at engineering at all. I'm not claiming Quarians to be engineering geniuses, I'm simply stating that they seem to have a racial affinity for it.

The software in the mass effect universe (at least ship systems from the codex) are operated by a Haptic interface. Meaning most interfaces are tactile. Combine that with most weapons systems, specifically firing solutions, being computer run (Sir Isaac Newton is the deadliest SoB in space),  and ships being a primary portion of Quarian culture (as such, I would imagine most of them have rudimentary knowledge of how to pilot something, even if they're not all Joker quality) and I would think they'd be capable of running most systems on a ship.

[Scy Lancer]

If the Krogan get their own shot gun... I think Tali should get her own personal shot gun as well.

[Jake71887]

Varthun wrote...
If you're teaching a someone how to be an engineer or a marine/scientist (the popular professions, as I see it) it would stand to reason they would know something about the material themselves. A technician by definition would know how to do the things I'm talking about, and a pilot is a danger all on his own, without any skill at engineering at all. I'm not claiming Quarians to be engineering geniuses, I'm simply stating that they seem to have a racial affinity for it.

The software in the mass effect universe (at least ship systems from the codex) are operated by a Haptic interface. Meaning most interfaces are tactile. Combine that with most weapons systems, specifically firing solutions, being computer run (Sir Isaac Newton is the deadliest SoB in space),  and ships being a primary portion of Quarian culture (as such, I would imagine most of them have rudimentary knowledge of how to pilot something, even if they're not all Joker quality) and I would think they'd be capable of running most systems on a ship.

All races in the galaxy use the same operational interface? And that interface is on 300 year old ships? Something isn't right here.... 

[videowiz186]

Am retiring for night. If haven't, read and comment Part 11 of Salvation or Destruction. In blog. VW signing out.



Keelah Se'lai, my friends! *Attempts to chest bump alikar, but fails and is thrown across room* Need to see Chakwas.

[Jake71887]

DrathanGervaise wrote...

Scy Lancer wrote...

If the Krogan get their own shot gun... I think Tali should get her own personal shot gun as well.

I'm surprised Tali doesn't have her own PEZ dispenser by now.

So THAT'S what's behind her helmet....

Delicious candy treats!!! 

[alickar]

videowiz186 wrote...

Am retiring for night. If haven't, read and comment Part 11 of Salvation or Destruction. In blog. VW signing out.

Keelah Se'lai, my friends! *Attempts to chest bump alikar, but fails and is thrown across room* Need to see Chakwas.

bye