h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Um, first of all, wasn't it the *Mangar* that impacted with the New Persia? Second, what makes you so certain of the Mangar's length?

Never mind the amount of damage inflicted without consent of the creators of the Mangar, I can overlook that arguing point.

How big IS the Mangar?

The Mangar's size is proportional to the situation that it's in, much like the CLI complex. I believe that it was about 2m at the start of this voyage, but I've lost track of how much of a size difference there is now.

In other words, like the 2001 Monoliths, it's As Large As Possible.

Sorry. Meant, "As Large As Necessary".

Yea, I guess that definition would fit, albeit somewhat difficultly. But just for the sake of argument, let's say that it's about 2m right now. Not counting the ice shield.

Two meters ... Hey, what?

I thought the magnar dissipeared...ohh well, must have come back somewhere and I missied it

Eh.

Oh, that. Yes, I'd forgotten about that. A shame too, the Esirpretne was never refined for the ramming ice shield. Hmmmm, what to do, what to do....Oh, and no, the Mangar is not two meters long, YK.

Then what did you mean by 2M, then?

Yes, the Mangar left the fight quite a while ago. The good guy ships can't win here, because then they would be able to attack the OmegaMatic, which they can't do because the good guys are inside. So, since this battle is just a diversion anyway, and none of the good guys are actually aboard the ships, I figured that the good guy ships would slowly leave, with no real casualties (other than RSE's). That's why I had the Mangar take some damage and leave the fight.

Of course, if you want to prolong this fight, then the Mangar could have been repaired and returned.


*Inside the Esirpretne, the 1st officer is looking at the shield status diagram with concern.*

1ST Officer: Captain, the shields can't stand much more of that concentrated fire.

Acting Captain: Well, concentrate sheild power in that area, while we move out of their line of fire.

1ST Officer: Aye aye, sir.

*The shields on the lower part of the Esirpretne begin to glow slightly stronger, while the shields elsewhere dim. The Esirpretne begins to move away from the New Persia, which is vibrating strongly.*

So what did Affy mean by 2m then??

I don't know, the thing for miles is mi so I don't think it's that... 2meters was what I thought it was but ohh well

I dunno either, I was hoping /you'd/ know.

I meant nothing by "2m". It was a mistake I made while typing. Sorry for all the confusion.

We could just say it was 2 mooglies and leave it at that.

So, is the Mangar here or not?

THE ANSWER: MAYBE! WEE HEE HEE!

For all intents and purposes, the Mangar is gone. This will not only preserve our original intentions for this scene, but it should also forstall any further arguments, questions, or annoying comments about the Mangar's specs.

FINE!!!!!