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February 18, 2006 · in Reviews,Starship Operators
Well, it’s finally over, and what a ride it has been. The face-off between the Amaterasu and Conquistador quickly escalated into something much bigger on the galactic scale, due to various political machinations. Thankfully, after piling on oodles of tension and heart-wrenching drama, the writers did an admirable job of bringing a satisfying conclusion to [...]
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February 13, 2006 · in Starship Operators
After finding out that AGI is rescinding its support and kicking the Amaterasu out, Ciska gives the crew their last chance to resign and disembark at the space station. Only Sei comes forward and accepts the offer. However, she’s not doing so out of cowardice – she’s planning to act as a middleman so that [...]
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January 30, 2006 · in Starship Operators
Buttons and Barndoors, this episode was infantry-tastic! The Amaterasu‘s supplier, AGI, throws a small party for the crew as part of the afterservice. A festive spirit is in the air, and everyone is super excited at the prospect of eating gourmet food! Shinon and Kouki’s relationship is now in the open, and it’s open season [...]
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January 29, 2006 · in Starship Operators
It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged, since nothing has really caught my eye recently. Thus, it’s time to dig into my backlogged queue and finish off one of my favorite series, Starship Operators! After the miraculous escape of the Amaterasu in episode 8, we enter a short lull in the action, as both sides attempt [...]
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March 31, 2005 · in Starship Operators
Gripping and unyielding in its intensity, episode 8 is Starship Operators at it’s finest yet. The Amaterasu and Shenlong prepare to execute Shinon’s rather delicately balanced plan. It starts with a huge salvo of torpedoes launched at the Hedgehog and Hammerhead, courtesy of the transport vessel brigade. Next, a pair of rescue shuttles are sent [...]
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March 29, 2005 · in Starship Operators
After Renna’s funeral, the crew has no time to rest, as the Kingdom is sending 4 battleships to deal with the Amaterasu along with its ally, the Xiu defense ship Shenlong. Finally we get some major capital ship action, and it’s sure to be a doozy. Since Xiu’s military commanders have no actual combat experience [...]