Framing all of that within the trappings of science fiction, first contact, military sci-fi and fantasy, I got to mix in space ships, mutations, socioeconomic influences and other topics. Why? Because I love space, space battles and the nuances of how technology and extreme mutations would affect our society as a whole. If those things intrigue you as they do me then by all means come explore this fictional future with me! 
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- Ancient Illumination III: Godhood
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My thoughts on Rise of Skywalker
Title pic I should have had this review done before the end of 2019 but decided to wait and start 2020 with it since I am done writing my third novel and have had time to let my thoughts on the latest and final chapter of the Skywalker marinate. First off I felt this film could get no higher than a B if we were grading it mainly because of the mess Rian Johnson left in the wake of The Last Jedi. I was correct in assuming that JJ Abrams was going to be doing a lot of course correcting as a result. With that said this film had many structural issues because of all this. Yet I still enjoyed the film. Since this is way after the release but still warrants a warning for those who have yet to see Rise of Skywalker...SPOILER ALERT. Rey Not sure if this was an answer to many fan complaints but they start off with Rey training on a jungle planet and while she has easily seemed to master the physical aspects, she has problems with some of the meditational skill. In particular she tries and...
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