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power-classification
The chapter discusses establishing a consistent system of classes for 'Powers,' including the categorization of the 'Old One.'
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A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 248
This chapter consists primarily of editorial notes and discussions regarding terminology and classification within the novel's universe. The author and collaborators deliberate on defining 'Powers,' assigning explicit races to characters, and finding suitable alternative names for the 'Old One' to maintain consistency and clarity in the manuscript. These notes reveal the underlying world-building efforts that shape the narrative's conceptual framework.