Thomas DePrima > Quotes

“Here to second lives. May we all be forgiven for the inapt missteps of our past, and presented with new opportunities to accomplish the things that we've dreamed of doing.”
― Thomas DePrima, A Galaxy Unknown

“Lampaxa Vorheridine? My Latin was never very good. What does that Translate to?"

"Um, nothing. It wasn't named by an Earth scientist. According to the database it was named by a Cheblookan aboard a frieghter when it stopped here looking for fresh food. His friend was killed by one as they searched the swamp for Greppers. After the hunting party killed the creature and determined that it was safe to eat if processed properly, the Cheblookan reportedly named it after his mother-in-law, Lampaxa Vorheridine. he said it sort of reminded him of her, even though they look nothing alike.”
― DePrima, Thomas

“planets”
― Thomas DePrima, Retreat And Adapt

“I admit to some confusion as well. The fact that you acted without orders would seem to be the prime motivation behind the prosecution's charges, Ensign. Headquarters doesn't like its ensigns running around killing tens of thousands of people and blowing up space stations without orders." Jenetta grimaced. "Are they afraid I'll start a trend?" she asked facetiously. "Do they fear that ensigns everywhere will suddenly rise up and begin waging a private war against the Raiders? Oh my God— we could see the enemy dying in such great numbers that our admirals will have nothing to do." Commander Spence scowled and said, "I sincerely hope you won't act this flippant in court,”
― Thomas DePrima, A Galaxy Unknown

“We're only thirty light-years away, but right now it feels like a parsec”
― Thomas DePrima, Milor!

“sirs.”
― Thomas DePrima, Milor!