I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate ...”
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Were you on a Culture ship at the time? If that ‘s true, what was the ship’s name? Inquiring for a friend looking for a different sort of vacation.
If you’re looking for a good vacation spot, Consider Phlebas.