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communication-consistency
The importance of maintaining believable and consistent communication timelines between characters during critical events.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 1207
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and internal commentary regarding the world-building and plot consistency of 'A Fire Upon the Deep.' It discusses the dangers and illegality of using ultradrive technology near planetary space, the need for consistent character communication timelines, and references to ancient civilizations' potential for catastrophic accidents. The text reveals the author's process of refining the narrative and ensuring coherence within the speculative setting.