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drone-attack-timing
Detailed logistical considerations about drone proximity, size, and the necessary stationary state of targets for effective attacks.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 1178
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and reflections rather than narrative content. It discusses the need to retroactively clarify Pham's tactical decisions, particularly his ability to identify targets, and the timing logistics related to drone attacks. Additionally, it highlights considerations about character interactions, such as Limmende's interference, and technical reservations about Public Key Encryption within the story's context.