terminology-consistency

This chapter appears to be a collection of authorial notes and editorial comments concerning character development, terminology, and plot consistency in 'A Fire Upon the Deep.' It focuses on refining the portrayal of characters such as Johanna, Jefri, and Jaqueramaphan, addressing narrative coherence, and clarifying the use of specific terms like 'Two-Legs' and 'mantis.' The notes also highlight the need to balance romance, technical details, and world-building elements such as art perception and personality drift within the story.

This chapter consists of internal notes discussing the technical and narrative considerations regarding the use of antenna swarms in the story. It debates the operational capabilities of the antenna cloud, its independence, and how it integrates with the ship's systems, as well as the scale and terminology accuracy. The notes reflect on how these elements affect communication and plot plausibility within the speculative setting.

This chapter consists primarily of editorial notes and internal consistency checks related to terminology and character details within the narrative, particularly focusing on the character Johanna and the Tines species. It addresses the need to standardize medical terms and clarify the nature of Johanna's injuries, as well as ensuring consistent descriptions of the Tines' physical characteristics such as eye color and appearance.