Stephen Date wrote:
He could be thinking, "Oh F**k, a Limiter. And why is Gan talking about it? Could he be a psychopathic killer? Oh, well... I wonder what's for tea."
So if he does know what a limiter is, and later discovers that Gan possesses one we might expect him to show some small concern at the implications.
Excellent point. However, Vila is taking his cues from the rest of the crew. They all accept Gan. Gan's been friendly to Vila. The Federation is run by bastards who set up Blake. Anyway, Vila will get on with anyone who is nice to him. Look at Doran. Doran doesn't like women and has just served 15 years in prison. He's nice to Vila, he calls him his "pal". Vila therefore likes Doran. That's Vila.
Kayn and Renor are scientists at an
experimental
research station. Kayn is the top neuro-surgeon
in his
field. Renor must be good otherwise Kayn
wouldn't have
him as his assistant. The rules of
neuro-surgery apply
on earth and on XK-72. It is entirely possible
that
they would recognise an experimental device.
He doesn't call it an "experimental device" though, does he? They both talk as if it is commonplace.
Incidentally Renor's reaction is not matter of
fact,
rather it is one of horror.
Horror that such things are used, not horror at discovering that such a thing existed.
Which means that their use is not commonplace, rather horrific.
No. It means that Renor is no supporter of the Federation's use of limiters.
Gan appears to be a rather gentle person, when
not in a combat situation.
That's right. But look at what he's like *in* combat. Grinning, usually.
So, he likes a scrap.
More then just a scrap. He likes killing helpless women too.
So does Avon, at least in Shadow
and Mission to Destiny. So does Tarrant in Harvest and Rumours of Death.
They're men. They like a scrap :-). But where do you see Avon and Tarrant grinning as they slowly strangle a woman? Avon admits he rather enjoyed fighting with Sara, but that was a fight not a murder.
Neither Avon or Tarrant is an
axe-murderer, nor IMO, is Gan.
I agree. Gan is not an axe-murderer. He uses his hands to strangle women.
What Gan says in this scene is very interesting.
Reprint the transcript and I'll go through it with you :-)
If I get the chance I will.
Hurry up then :-).
Later on in Time
Squad when he tries to shoot the alien he is
unable to
do so.
The limiter stops him. For an explanation see my correspondence with Fiona Moore, April 6th onwards.
Not the archives as well ! But the Limiters actions on this occasion are consistent with Gan's account of them.
Double game again. If you reprint both those scenes I'll go through them with you.
Jenny
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