Notes on Planet Builders
I am writing Planet Builders primarily for one reason, that of asking a question I have found relatively few answers to. My intent is for Commander Dalton to ask the question within the narrative of his journal entries. As to the question itself, perhaps there is a simple answer, however, if this should be the case, from my understanding it is one that hasn’t been explored or developed in any way as to offer common understanding to any real end.
That said, by no means am I qualified to write of the chemical composition of planets in any way that might align with real scientific truth. I don’t really feel too well about using words I don’t have any experience using, or attempting to technobabble my way through to the ends I have dreamt up. I don’t wish to offend those who truly are capable of using those words, or be insincere by misrepresenting my understanding of the sciences involved. In fact, I feel physically ill somewhat by using technical jargon I am unqualified to use.
So, to this first draft that I am endeavoring to post sections of weekly I must give a disclaimer that I may be using filler words to progress the plot which may not in reality apply to any true scenario. I don’t think I could justify doing this with a final draft, however, there does need to be a percentage of creative license as this is purely a work of fiction.
I thoroughly intend to consult those who are in the know concerning planetary sciences as well as chemistry and biology for my final project so I can have a greater certainty that the scientific terminology used in Planet Builders is as appropriate as is possible given within the framework of the fantastic nature of fiction. It’s just that for now, I am constrained by my ignorance concerning the scientific realities of which I must present my character for him to ask the questions I want to ask which do apply to physical reality.
I will post the second audio recording of Commander Dalton early Monday morning. Stay tuned.