-
Continue reading →: Research: Diversion of a Faux Naval InvasionPrompt: With the false naval invasion scenario, the land forces could be miscast as a blockade force against land reinforcement of the city so the rebels do not perceive them as a direct threat, reasonable? Copilot said: Yes, that’s a very reasonable and strategic approach. By miscasting the land forces…
-
Continue reading →: Research: Drone WarfarePrompt: Drones? Would powering them be a significant drain on limited electrical generating capacity? Copilot said: Powering drones in a military field camp can indeed be a significant drain on limited electrical generating capacity, depending on the type and number of drones being used. Here are some factors to consider:…
-
Continue reading →: To Hell and BackAnother Sabaton song influencing my drafting of Boudica and The Butcher is “To Hell and Back.” The song is about Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier in WW2. In particular, it is about him overcoming addiction to the prescription medicine he was given for his PTSD. Sabaton History w/…
-
Continue reading →: Brother vs. BrotherI had an idea for a Boudica and The Butcher teaser story…brother v. brother. Two brothers (familiarly and ethnically) meet on the battlefield of Pilgerruh (formerly Cleveland). The Union older brother Book (aka Booker T Washington) vs. his rebel little brother Web (aka W.E.B. DuBois). Can Book save his little…
-
Continue reading →: Research: Espionage In PilgerruhPrompt: I was thinking about sending in a spy posing as a smuggler with a minisub to spread rumors and misinformation on the docks. Thoughts? Copilot said: That’s a creative and intriguing idea! Sending in a spy posing as a smuggler with a minisub can be an effective way to…
-
Continue reading →: An Army of SonsWhile formatting Ch 10 “The Waiting” of my Boudica and The Butcher story, I came across one of my favorite lines, by Olga about Cyrus: Olga teared up, “Yes, he is a leader of men, but he should be the leader of children. I would birth him an army of…
-
Continue reading →: Research: Ad Hoc Great Lake NavyPrompt: If a howitzer were installed on to a speed boat, could the boat withstand the force of firing the howitzer? If not, what larger size boat would be needed that might be available in a commercial fleet? A barge? Copilot said: Installing a howitzer on a speed boat would…
-
Continue reading →: The Mentor ExcerptRecently, I was formatting Chapter 9 “The Mentor” of my draft Boudica and The Butcher. It is still rough af, so it captures only the bones of the story. I really liked a bit that framed the objective of Boudica’s heroine’s journey as well as teasing Cyrus’ role behind the…
-
Continue reading →: Research: Psyops Against Cleaver’s RebelsPrompt: As part of psyops to create a false impression of a number of fake camps surrounding a city, what can be used to create the illusion of soldiers where there are none? Campfires at night? Vehicle traffic off-road to create dust in air? Fake communication? Entrenchments with quaker guns?…
-
Continue reading →: Will of The PeopleOne of the inspirations for my depiction of the rebels in _Boudica and The Butcher_ is Tim Pool’s “Will of the People.” IMO one of the best songs of the ’20s. It has that cycle of victim becoming idealist who turns into a tyrant creating new victims for the cycle…






