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Space warfare books11/20/2023 ![]() ![]() No need for everyone to like any one thing. ![]() I believe some writers don’t like it because aspects of physics and technology may be squishy or ignored or wrong for example, it might use a form of impossible space travel, which some people dislike on principle. I love its ability to mix intimate arias (deep dives into character) with huge chorus numbers (a major battle, for example). Like opera, space opera isn’t afraid to be a little bit ridiculous, stagey, and overwrought, as long as it is satisfyingly dramatic, comic, or both. I love its flexibility and sense of fun, which also leaves room for serious subject matter. What are your feelings about ‘genre,’ more generally? I understand the appeal as a reader, but I know lots of writers who buck against the concept. Space opera differs from other styles of science fiction by celebrating its more fantastical, unrealistic, and adventurous elements, since they are foundational to its charm. Space opera differs from ‘standard’ fantasy in having a science-fiction style setting-outer space, ray guns, spaceships, orbital habitats, and so on-rather than being set in a landscape grounded on a specific world, possibly enlivened by the presence of magic. “Space opera often features high stakes embedded in big-ticket action, with an emphasis on warfare or adventure” A focus on characters and character interaction is also typical of the sub-genre. Its bright, bold, splashy setting does not need to strictly adhere to what we currently know about and can accomplish with science and technology. Space opera often features high stakes embedded in big-ticket action, with an emphasis on warfare or adventure. It may or may not feature alien species depending on the goals of the writer. For me, its chief characteristics are that it takes place partly or wholly in outer space, with or without trips to planets, moons, or technological structures. I define space opera as a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy. Might you quickly outline the idea of ‘space opera’ for our readers, and what marks space operas apart from other sci fi books? Foreign Policy & International Relations.With the recent growing interest in space warfare, he is working with a major book publisher, at their request, to write a book introducing the new and emerging challenges to the field of security studies and which could serve as the foundation for modern space warfare planning and strategies. The membership of this group consists of more than a thousand General Officers and Admirals from the United States and allied nations, over 50 current and former Under/Assistant Secretaries of Defense (including one former Secretary of Defense), Congressional House and Senate staffers, members of White House and National Security Council staffs, diplomats, as well as 47 astronauts, among others. ![]() Paul also developed and manages a private space strategy-related discussion group of specially hand-picked members. Air Force and he has been a frequent speaker at international conferences and exhibitions on satellite and space missions throughout the world. His works have been featured in the Strategic Studies Quarterly of the Air University of the U.S. Paul Szymanski is also the founder of the Space Strategies Center. He has administered or participated in multiple architecture studies that provided senior decision-makers with long-term strategic planning road maps to be briefed to the Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congress, and the National Security Council. In addition, Paul Szymanski supported the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Group and has worked in covert space weapons programs (non-NRO) for 27 years, developing new concepts, analyses, and simulations while managing technical programs critical to national U.S. Through this vast experience, he has a unique perspective and understanding of all the divergent issues associated with each step of procurement processes. Development at the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) in Los Angeles, technology development at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and operational field testing at the China Lake Naval Test Center, California. ![]()
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