Too bad Miracle Day wasn't exactly Torchwood at it's best, IMO. 

Hah, this is the second sci-fi thread this week where I've gone off on a Tolkien tangent but I really think it is applicable here. Sorry if it's tl/dr but there's no way I could express the sentiment better than the good Professor:

Hah, this is the second sci-fi thread this week where I've gone off on a Tolkien tangent but I really think it is applicable here. Sorry if it's tl/dr but there's no way I could express the sentiment better than the good Professor:

I think you are putting WAY too many unwarranted associations on the word "hero".

I think you are putting WAY too many unwarranted associations on the word "hero".

I kind of have a mild dislike for most of Whedon's stuff but Firefly was pretty good. I think it helps that it was so clearly heavily influence by two shows I loved, Cowboy Bebop and Blake's 7. It also helps the Whedon toned down his "everyone is quippy" dialogue style. At least a bit.

I kind of have a mild dislike for most of Whedon's stuff but Firefly was pretty good. I think it helps that it was so clearly heavily influence by two shows I loved, Cowboy Bebop and Blake's 7. It also helps the Whedon toned down his "everyone is quippy" dialogue style. At least a bit.

Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-menu!

Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-menu!

Hmmm. Long life as a gift of the Valar or Eru?  I can't remember the specifics off hand but my guess it was one of those things where the Valar interceded to Eru on behalf of the Numenoreans. In general, Tolkien's stance was that only Illuvatar could alter the terms of death which was considered a gift.  Mandos has…

Hmmm. Long life as a gift of the Valar or Eru?  I can't remember the specifics off hand but my guess it was one of those things where the Valar interceded to Eru on behalf of the Numenoreans. In general, Tolkien's stance was that only Illuvatar could alter the terms of death which was considered a gift.  Mandos has…

Ahhh. Damn I knew I was forgetting something and you hit upon @avclub-23dc117ef9479407fb6c6a666005af40:disqus The palms down grip is interesting. With a straight sword it is the orientation that is most vulnerable to disarms. As an exercise, when I've worked with new fencers I often have them hold the sword with their…

Ahhh. Damn I knew I was forgetting something and you hit upon @avclub-23dc117ef9479407fb6c6a666005af40:disqus The palms down grip is interesting. With a straight sword it is the orientation that is most vulnerable to disarms. As an exercise, when I've worked with new fencers I often have them hold the sword with their…

@avclub-7cbaf9384cf3835106bf2f444c0bcf65:disqus You are, of course, correct but I am also. The Numenoreans were "blessed" by the Valar which contributed to their enhances qualities. It is also mentioned several times however, that being from the line of Elros also was a factor. Basically after Beren banged Luthien and…

@avclub-7cbaf9384cf3835106bf2f444c0bcf65:disqus You are, of course, correct but I am also. The Numenoreans were "blessed" by the Valar which contributed to their enhances qualities. It is also mentioned several times however, that being from the line of Elros also was a factor. Basically after Beren banged Luthien and…

Well, I don't know about you, but I always thoroughly cook the hearts of my enemies before eating them. Also, a nice understated dry rub really helps bring out the flavor. I mean, I would. If I did that sort of thing.

Well, I don't know about you, but I always thoroughly cook the hearts of my enemies before eating them. Also, a nice understated dry rub really helps bring out the flavor. I mean, I would. If I did that sort of thing.

I can see it as a mostly traditional dueling weapon, and indeed, that would say a lot about Klingon culture. Historically, Samurai duels were generally lighting quick affairs. One or two exchanges and you had a winner and a corpse.  The whole focus is on a single, swift, decisive blow.  As I said above, the Bat'leth…

I can see it as a mostly traditional dueling weapon, and indeed, that would say a lot about Klingon culture. Historically, Samurai duels were generally lighting quick affairs. One or two exchanges and you had a winner and a corpse.  The whole focus is on a single, swift, decisive blow.  As I said above, the Bat'leth…

Well, considering I am experienced fencer and practitioner of Kendo I guess I'm as qualified as anyone to take a stab at this.  It's hard to say for sure. People have been making fairly effective weapons of war out of crazy shit laying around for as long as we've been a species.  That said, there are some odd choices…