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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by KNick   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:19 pm

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I did not forget Queen Berry. However, in the case of Torch, the head of government is WEB DuHavel. I think he would insist on a lot more formality. Issue the invitation to Berry or Jeremy and the answer would be "What time?".

As for the smaller members of the Manticoran Alliance, once again, I think most of them would insist on a more formal dinner at least the first night. If for no other reason than to thank The Salamander for her actions publicly. The second night would probably be more informal.

Still, what other person in the Honorverse has the access and the influence that she does?
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by hanuman   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:06 pm

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KNick wrote:I did not forget Queen Berry. However, in the case of Torch, the head of government is WEB DuHavel. I think he would insist on a lot more formality. Issue the invitation to Berry or Jeremy and the answer would be "What time?".

As for the smaller members of the Manticoran Alliance, once again, I think most of them would insist on a more formal dinner at least the first night. If for no other reason than to thank The Salamander for her actions publicly. The second night would probably be more informal.

Still, what other person in the Honorverse has the access and the influence that she does?


I really don't think the as-yet-unwritten Torch constitution is all that clear on the division of powers between the Heads of Government and State. Berry's made it quite clear that SHE is in charge, whatever Web or Jeremy might think...one of the MANY reasons I really really like her. :grin:
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by cthia   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:08 pm

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She pocked the Admiral of "Home Fleet" as a lowly Commander, with a gutted light cruiser, using only an experimental weapon that cannot be named.

That is one time of many that I'd've liked to've seen Honor's victim's face. Can you imagine D'Orville's face and exclamation ... :o WTF?! :lol:

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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by MaxxQ   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:49 pm

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hanuman wrote:I really don't think the as-yet-unwritten Torch constitution is all that clear on the division of powers between the Heads of Government and State. Berry's made it quite clear that SHE is in charge, whatever Web or Jeremy might think...one of the MANY reasons I really really like her. :grin:


Don't forget that Her Mousety also has the ability to banish one person per year from her Mousedom. I'd think that would put the brakes on any pomp and circumstance WEB may want if she doesn't feel it's warranted.
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by hanuman   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:06 pm

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MaxxQ wrote:
hanuman wrote:I really don't think the as-yet-unwritten Torch constitution is all that clear on the division of powers between the Heads of Government and State. Berry's made it quite clear that SHE is in charge, whatever Web or Jeremy might think...one of the MANY reasons I really really like her. :grin:


Don't forget that Her Mousety also has the ability to banish one person per year from her Mousedom. I'd think that would put the brakes on any pomp and circumstance WEB may want if she doesn't feel it's warranted.


I'm going to pull a Rosie here. Berry and Hugh? Oh man, she landed THE hottest guy in sci-fi history!!! Go Berry!
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by Amaroq   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:01 pm

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KNick wrote:The only person in the Honorverse who can arrive in any one of 6 different polities unannounced and have a family style dinner with the head of government that night.


Let me try and guess the six...

1. Manticore (obviously)
2. Beowulf (quite literally family)
3. Grayson (also a no-brainer)
4. Andermani Empire (via her Rabenstrange connection)
5. Haven (Pritchart, Theisman, Tourville, and Foraker anyone?)
6. Torch (this one I'm not quite sure of but it seemed a surer bet than Erewhon...)
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by GofyTomcat1   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:12 pm

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Some say...
Her best friend is a Stinker...

and that she carries serious firepower up one sleeve...

All we know, is, she's called the Salamander!!
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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by SWM   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:40 pm

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She sets fashion standards.

She has a 6 meter-tall statue.

She owns a baseball team.

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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by cthia   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:02 pm

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SWM wrote:
She sets fashion standards.

She has a 6 meter-tall statue.

She owns a baseball team.

:D

An "insured" 6 meter-tall statue. :lol:

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Re: Honor Harrington - Scat, Spat, Chat or Stat
Post by cthia   » Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:08 pm

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She has more power over her subjects than the Queen has over hers.

She is also more revered by her subjects than the Queen is by hers. :o

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"Mander. Sally Mander."


Any quests-Youngs? :lol:

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