Ship's Locker: Out of the Closet
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Why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are bound to fail
Zach & Kelly Weinersmith are the authors of 'A City on Mars,' and explain why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are unlikely to come to fruition.
1. Marsward, ho?
2. Planting flags.
3. Not corn.
4. Radiation exposure.
5. Six months one way.
6. Canned beans.
7. Soft landing, apparently you need an atmospheric braking.
8. Stone grinder's disease.
9. Protein - mealworms.
A. Self sufficiency.
B. Ground transport network.
C. It takes a village.
D. Or, planetary industrial base.
E. Less diplomatic restraint.
F. Docking adaptability.
G. Osteoporosis.
H. Fetus vulnerability.
I. Encourage Musk to be the first pioneer, for the lulz!
J. Water, water, no where.
Zach & Kelly Weinersmith are the authors of 'A City on Mars,' and explain why Elon Musk's plans to colonise Mars are unlikely to come to fruition.
1. Marsward, ho?
2. Planting flags.
3. Not corn.
4. Radiation exposure.
5. Six months one way.
6. Canned beans.
7. Soft landing, apparently you need an atmospheric braking.
8. Stone grinder's disease.
9. Protein - mealworms.
A. Self sufficiency.
B. Ground transport network.
C. It takes a village.
D. Or, planetary industrial base.
E. Less diplomatic restraint.
F. Docking adaptability.
G. Osteoporosis.
H. Fetus vulnerability.
I. Encourage Musk to be the first pioneer, for the lulz!
J. Water, water, no where.
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Emperor Mongoose
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Emperor Mongoose
The Elite PMC That Got ERASED by the West For Being too Effective
What happens when war becomes a business? Executive Outcomes, the world’s most infamous private military company, redefined modern warfare in Africa. From Angola to Sierra Leone, they delivered battlefield victories where state armies and peacekeepers had failed—leaving behind a legacy of both stability and controversy. Were they mercenaries for hire, or a necessary force in lawless conflict zones?
Chapters:
0:00 A Results Driven Mercenary Group LinkedIn Would Be Proud Of
12:48 Creating an Army built for the Shadows
20:33 Organizational Structure, Armaments, and Logistics
30:24 Major Operations: Angola
43:35 Major Operations: Sierra Leone
56:49 Mercenaries in Disguise?
1:04:44 Dissolution
1:09:33 A New Breed of PMCs
1:21:20 Conclusion
1. Future of warfare: guns and boots, minds and messages.
2. Not just physical training.
3. Think smarter, adapt quicker.
4. Leverage military might and psychological warfare, to destabilize opponents.
5. Simultaneous covert and overt operations.
6. Efficient corporate military hybrid.
7. High powered consultancy firm; with guns.
8. Project with clear set of objectives, deadlines, and deliverables.
9. With clear, specific, and measurable outcomes.
A. Veteran operatives.
B. Local liaisoning.
C. Cheap, reliable equipment.
D. Cadre.
E. Foundation for paymaster's post conflict (political, military, economic) stability.
F. Full spectrum service.
G. Conflict (resolution) of interests.
H. Legal and ethical boundaries.
I. Transactional nature.
J. Accountability and oversight.
K. War profiteering.
L. Reputational risk.
M. Code of conduct.
What happens when war becomes a business? Executive Outcomes, the world’s most infamous private military company, redefined modern warfare in Africa. From Angola to Sierra Leone, they delivered battlefield victories where state armies and peacekeepers had failed—leaving behind a legacy of both stability and controversy. Were they mercenaries for hire, or a necessary force in lawless conflict zones?
Chapters:
0:00 A Results Driven Mercenary Group LinkedIn Would Be Proud Of
12:48 Creating an Army built for the Shadows
20:33 Organizational Structure, Armaments, and Logistics
30:24 Major Operations: Angola
43:35 Major Operations: Sierra Leone
56:49 Mercenaries in Disguise?
1:04:44 Dissolution
1:09:33 A New Breed of PMCs
1:21:20 Conclusion
1. Future of warfare: guns and boots, minds and messages.
2. Not just physical training.
3. Think smarter, adapt quicker.
4. Leverage military might and psychological warfare, to destabilize opponents.
5. Simultaneous covert and overt operations.
6. Efficient corporate military hybrid.
7. High powered consultancy firm; with guns.
8. Project with clear set of objectives, deadlines, and deliverables.
9. With clear, specific, and measurable outcomes.
A. Veteran operatives.
B. Local liaisoning.
C. Cheap, reliable equipment.
D. Cadre.
E. Foundation for paymaster's post conflict (political, military, economic) stability.
F. Full spectrum service.
G. Conflict (resolution) of interests.
H. Legal and ethical boundaries.
I. Transactional nature.
J. Accountability and oversight.
K. War profiteering.
L. Reputational risk.
M. Code of conduct.
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Emperor Mongoose
Build a ventilation system that separate oxygen, and repackages it into a life supporting form.
Of course, it would be canned.
Of course, it would be canned.
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Emperor Mongoose
Mars Has a Fatal Flaw - And No-one Has the Solution (ft. Veritasium)
Join us on an epic journey to the Red Planet in this exclusive collaboration with Veritasium! In this Supercut of Astrum’s Mars videos, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the Martian landscape and the extreme conditions future human settlers will face. From colossal dust storms and growing crops in Martian soil to the challenges faced by rovers, we’ll explore the cutting-edge innovations being developed to tackle Mars' unique dangers. Will human settlement really be possible by 2050? Could YOU be among the first humans to set foot on Mars?
Plus, don't miss our exclusive special guest feature! Derek from Veritasium shares his insights on groundbreaking Mars exploration technologies being developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
1. Water walls.
2. Dust Bowl.
3. Dust devils.
4. Sand peanuts.
5.
6. Soil toxicity.
7. Refining soil.
8.
9. Spelunking.
A. Roving robot herds.
B.
D. Gravity health issues.
E. Maybe Nova Florida for retirees.
Join us on an epic journey to the Red Planet in this exclusive collaboration with Veritasium! In this Supercut of Astrum’s Mars videos, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the Martian landscape and the extreme conditions future human settlers will face. From colossal dust storms and growing crops in Martian soil to the challenges faced by rovers, we’ll explore the cutting-edge innovations being developed to tackle Mars' unique dangers. Will human settlement really be possible by 2050? Could YOU be among the first humans to set foot on Mars?
Plus, don't miss our exclusive special guest feature! Derek from Veritasium shares his insights on groundbreaking Mars exploration technologies being developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
1. Water walls.
2. Dust Bowl.
3. Dust devils.
4. Sand peanuts.
5.
6. Soil toxicity.
7. Refining soil.
8.
9. Spelunking.
A. Roving robot herds.
B.
D. Gravity health issues.
E. Maybe Nova Florida for retirees.
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Emperor Mongoose
Power is not energy: why the difference matters
Thinking is fun, actually!
00:00 intro
01:05 Propane and propane accessories
04:14 Power
09:38 Watts vs. Watt-hours
16:37 How power figures can mislead you
21:49 An Energy-focused Mindset
28:25 When power matters: Speed
32:17 Power Limits
37:03 Demand charges
39:46 Energy efficiency
47:48 Conclusion
1. Throughput.
2. Catastrophic discharge.
3. Hindsight.
4. I suppose, that once go we go fusion, it's megawatt hours.
5. Budgetary home cooking.
6. Energy lifes matter.
7. Tangible tasks.
8. Spacecraft power limitations?
9. Important to know your spacecraft's actual cooling and heating needs.
A. Efficiency.
B. Free energy.
C. Heat pumps.
D. Vampire drains.
E. Time energy inefficient.
Thinking is fun, actually!
00:00 intro
01:05 Propane and propane accessories
04:14 Power
09:38 Watts vs. Watt-hours
16:37 How power figures can mislead you
21:49 An Energy-focused Mindset
28:25 When power matters: Speed
32:17 Power Limits
37:03 Demand charges
39:46 Energy efficiency
47:48 Conclusion
1. Throughput.
2. Catastrophic discharge.
3. Hindsight.
4. I suppose, that once go we go fusion, it's megawatt hours.
5. Budgetary home cooking.
6. Energy lifes matter.
7. Tangible tasks.
8. Spacecraft power limitations?
9. Important to know your spacecraft's actual cooling and heating needs.
A. Efficiency.
B. Free energy.
C. Heat pumps.
D. Vampire drains.
E. Time energy inefficient.
Condottiere
Emperor Mongoose
WW2 Fighter Legend to Car: Messerschmitt KR 200
From WW2 Legend to Micro-Cars: Discover the KR 200 from the same company that built the Messerschmitt Bf 109!
Timecodes
00:00 - Kabinenroller KR 200
00:32 - Performance & Walkaround
05:38 - "Cockpit"
air/kayak
air/can(oe)
From WW2 Legend to Micro-Cars: Discover the KR 200 from the same company that built the Messerschmitt Bf 109!
Timecodes
00:00 - Kabinenroller KR 200
00:32 - Performance & Walkaround
05:38 - "Cockpit"
air/kayak
air/can(oe)
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Emperor Mongoose
Hans Off
North German: from the personal name Offo a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth possession’.
The name Offo is derived from roots that signify both prosperity and tranquility.
Autfrid further reflects the cultural values associated with wealth and peace in ancient Germanic society.
The components of the name illustrate the significance of these attributes in personal identity during that period.
This etymological background highlights how names were often imbued with meaning, resonating with the hopes and ideals of the community.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
North German: from the personal name Offo a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth possession’.
The name Offo is derived from roots that signify both prosperity and tranquility.
Autfrid further reflects the cultural values associated with wealth and peace in ancient Germanic society.
The components of the name illustrate the significance of these attributes in personal identity during that period.
This etymological background highlights how names were often imbued with meaning, resonating with the hopes and ideals of the community.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
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Emperor Mongoose
Why Gravity is No Longer Enough to Drop Bombs
Chapters:
00:00 Why aerial bombing is a lot like giving birth
01:37 The miracle of opening weapons bay doors at supersonic speeds
02:23 Why dropping bombs from modern aircraft is not easy
04:37 What are the benefits of pooping bombs from the rear
06:50 How accurate were World War II bombers?
07:54 How laser guided bombs changed aerial bombing
09:13 How laser-guided bombs work and their greatest weakness
10:08 Why GPS-guided bombs are better than laser-guided bombs
10:58 How can the range of a bomb be increased?
12:04 Why are bombs sometimes tossed upward?
12:57 Why are aerial bombs getting smaller?
14:10 Different types of bomb fuses explained
15:28 Three things that make bunker busters work
16:54 Why penetration is getting hard for bunker busters
1. Wouldn't seem to be an issue in space.
2. Though, for ground support in an atmosphere, it might.
3. Concrete - make it harder.
Chapters:
00:00 Why aerial bombing is a lot like giving birth
01:37 The miracle of opening weapons bay doors at supersonic speeds
02:23 Why dropping bombs from modern aircraft is not easy
04:37 What are the benefits of pooping bombs from the rear
06:50 How accurate were World War II bombers?
07:54 How laser guided bombs changed aerial bombing
09:13 How laser-guided bombs work and their greatest weakness
10:08 Why GPS-guided bombs are better than laser-guided bombs
10:58 How can the range of a bomb be increased?
12:04 Why are bombs sometimes tossed upward?
12:57 Why are aerial bombs getting smaller?
14:10 Different types of bomb fuses explained
15:28 Three things that make bunker busters work
16:54 Why penetration is getting hard for bunker busters
1. Wouldn't seem to be an issue in space.
2. Though, for ground support in an atmosphere, it might.
3. Concrete - make it harder.
