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7.24.2014

I really like this Rogue Trader picture

(via Lexicanum)
I dig the Age of Sail/pirate vibe with their outfits. The old fashioned (treasure?) map is a nice touch too.
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7.23.2014

Posts worth reading: Tower of Zenopus's The Good Old Star Fleet Universe

I was going to link to these posts sooner, but I wanted to wait until Blacksteel posted all three. Then I got distracted by something shiny and well, derp.
  • The Good Old Star Fleet Universe - The Past
  • The Good Old Star Fleet Universe - The Present
  • The Good Old Star Fleet Universe - The Future

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7.21.2014

Luke's new *ahem* "lightsaber"

Teehee.

http://xkcd.com/1397/

Posted by Jason at July 21, 2014 No comments:
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