In a message dated 3/16/2006 8:46:42 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Instead, a tree of patron client relations would be dominated by "explosions". Fertile patrons will have lots of clients. Most of these client lines will die out relatively soon, but some will have their own large families. Dr. Brin left out entirely one aspect of the clan tree analogy: pruning. Patrons who sue to have a race removed from the clan after they have served their 100,000 years of indenture. Though not yet cannon, so far I have two examples. The Jehmopinni—an overtly large race of sapient beings, as large as a blue whale. From a low gravity, high pressure, high O2 planet. Too damn large to do anything but get in the way, and they cost too much to accommodate as equals. After abandonment, they now have to sign an acceptance of discrimination form if they leave their homeworld. The Ahp'Churzz. Kangaroo like with the hairy tale segmented like a scorpion's tale. On the end of it is an extra opening for gasses only. Living in swamps, they developed a silent release for above the water line. Or as a vocal warning.. For 100,000 years their patron put up with this 'involuntary' stench. Recently, Earthclan discovered the secret to the Ahp'Churzz. It isn't involuntary. It's how they laugh, and they also like the Three Stooges. The Ahp'Churzz are easy to remember. For they have a tail, full of sound, and furry, signifing n'yukking. Vilyehm _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
