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RE: qI' (was: vaj KLBC)

• From: "David Trimboli" <[email protected]>
• Subject: RE: qI' (was: vaj KLBC)
• Date: Wed, 7 May 97 22:13:22 UT

charghwI' jang SuSvaj:

> jIQochnIS.  There are other examples in TKD where objects are included
> ostensibly to clarify meaning.  For example, "fire (v)" is followed by
> (torpedo, rocket, missile).  I doubt that we are expected to limit our use
> of *baH* to only these three objects.  Phasers, & disruptors, also apply.

I've often wondered about this, and now I think I know the answer.  I believe 
that Gowron, in KCD, had the ship's disruptors locked on the bartender's ship, 
and shouted {baH}.  This would seem to confirm SuSvaj's assertion.  Still, I'm 
not so sure this is what Okrand had in mind with {qI'}.

-- 
SuStel
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