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Assignment 4: Morag Taylor

<p> Deehas, Josh. “10 things I wish I’d known in my first year of University.” <hi rend="italics">Maclean’s </hi>

              September 2013. (Accessed November 23rd, 2015). http://www.macleans.ca/general/10-things-i-wish-id-known-in-my-first-year-of-university/ </p>

<p>

<l> This article is key because it gives a simple, yet explanatory list of what graduates feel would have been helpful to know to succeed and have a full life in University. It gives a balance of work versus school, and the importance of having a well-rounded

life as a young person as well. The main point of the article is to give people an updated list of what University information experienced persons believe is key information to succeed at University in all aspects available. The main idea that it looks upon is  how to essentially live a well balanced life in the education realm.

This article is very useful because it's in list form, making it easy to read, but it also expands on each point enough for there to be a solid amount of information on each tip in the list. </l> </p>
Happy Land Classics: Origin Stories

Happy Land Classics: Origin Stories was a comic published on August 14, 2014, 6 months after Happy Land was founded.

It centres on the creation of the organization, Happy Land, through Ben Smith's perspective, as he and Alex Con go on a mission. They talk about the reason for Happy Land's creation, as well as the Happy Land origins of two of it's members: Ming-now Chow, and Maxwell Mico.

**Appearances:**

Ben Smith (first appearance)

Alex Con (first appearance)

Harucino

Ming-Now Chow (first appearance)

Maxwell Mico (first appearance)

Maxwell Mico's father (first appearance)

Maxwell Mico's Mother (mentioned)

Arnold Alvestez (only appearance, dies)

Rania Alvestez (corpse)

Chap Denal (only appearance, dying)

Madison Beck (only appearance, dies)

Kimberly Beck (only appearance, dies)

Adrianne Peck (only her blood, only appearance, dies)

Ben Smith's step brother (death mentioned)

Ming-now Chow's brother (mentioned)

**Vehicles:**

-Happy Car (first appearance)

**Weapons:**

-Chow Pow Blade (first appearance)

-Ben Smith's pistol (first appearance)

-Ben Smith's knife (first appearance)

-Alex Con's pistol (first appearance)

-Maxwell Mico's father's sword (first appearance)

**Accessories:**

-Ming-now Chow's earrings (first appearance)

-Ming-now Chow's hat (first appearance)

-Maxwell Mico's hat (first appearance)

-Maxwell Mico's father's hat (first appearance)
Ramit Sethi

**Ramit Singh Sethi** is an American personal finance advisor and entrepreneur. He is the author of the 2009 New York Times Best Seller, I Will Teach You to Be Rich and founder of GrowthLab.com, owner of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com, and owner and a co-founder of PBworks, a commercial wiki website. He made his appearance as himself in Adam Ruins Housing.
Alvestez Family

The Alvestez Family is a shady business, active in Mexico during the late 20th century. It was led by a man of high political power, Arnold Alvestez. Alvestez, through their status within the law, helped prosecute a rival business. The organization was disbanded in 1991, where the rival business broke their imprisoned members out of jail, and one of them killed Alvestez and his wife, exposing the crime family, forcing them to end their corporation.

**Enemies:**

Mexican Crime Family -rivals

**Appearances:**

Happy Land Classics: Origin Stories
0403 - Longzhu Yan System

Three planet system. Total (approx) population: 2,500,400,000.

**Xingxing Daxue**

Breathable atmosphere with a warm climate and a microbial biosphere. This world is a technologically advanced civilisation that values knowledge and science above all things. Great mechanical constructs march the streets, automated doors and services are usually met with a starstruck spacer (if that is even possible). It is common here to see VI, and even braked AI, walking the streets and interacting with humans and each other.

Fear not spacer! The Chain of Command has checked the world for wild AI or any risk to it becoming aware, and has assured the Sector that this world's technology is safe. Chain of Command and the Collective, the worlds governing body, work closely together to ensure all technology developed is approved and safe for consumption.

**Yongheng Shi**

Breathable-thick atmosphere with a warm climate and a microbial biosphere. This world is one of the most heavily populated in the sector and the environment shows this by the thick pollution. It is advisable to pack a filtering mask but not necessary. Spacers will notice the great scars on this baron world. These scars are in fact complex trench systems leftover by a great world war. The Chain of Command and the confederation of worlds proudly worked with the Guo Dynasty to end that conflict several decades ago. The elaborate trench work uncovered numerous ancient alien ruins which, according to the Insight, were once sought after by the original founders of this world. Any spacer capable of withstanding the pollution and highly militaristic world has been welcomed by the Guo Dynasty to investigate the ruins.

**Beishen**

Gas giant with bustling mining operations.
The Meta

**The Meta**

It is told by the temple of the cosmoses, the meta is a
realm governed by great and powerful beings of contradiction. These beings are sentient and there have been times of contact. Records reveal a pantheon of
powerful and influential beings in the meta, some which emit positive energies
and offer safe psionic practices and others more malicious in their dealings.

The most powerful being is that of creation/uncreation. Existing in a constant state of conflict gives rise to aggression/peace, hate/love, and control/chaos.

Some meta-sensitives claim to have met some of these beings, albeit of a lower or more simpler standing. But no matter how friendly the
being seems to be, great caution is always advised.

The following is speculation based on ancient records,
transcripts from the Ladies and murmurs of the cosmoses clergy. It should be treated with great suspicion:

The ‘calamity’ was an event that stopped human progression and civilisation in its tracks. Reliant technology for communication, transportation and quality of life no longer operated; humans and other
sentients sensitive to the Meta had their brains overloaded, fried, or simply
boiled, turning their uncontrollable powers on the helpless citizens of
humanity. But what caused this calamity? This is the great question asked by
all historians. Some say it was a phenomenon, others that is humanities due. But to the cosmosesists, the great being of creation tore itself independent of
the other. Thus Creator and Uncreator were created, and the unity of the
contradiction was uncreated. The strength of this being was so great the contradictive
laws of the meta were unable to contain it. The effect of this separation was
felt throughout the meta and into our reality, causing damage to all those and
things sensitive to it.

As of now, our understanding of the meta differs from
pre-calamity, which supports the idea that the nature of the meta irrevocably changed.

Both entities, the only ones we know of, continue their
conflict in the meta. As we open our minds we can feel the pull of both: the controlled trickle of energy, an allocated amount based on our strength and capability, and the pull to the torrent of power capable of allowing us whatever
we wished.
0505 - Eduwa System

Single planet system. Total (approx) population: 16,000,000.

**Kukawa**

Breathable atmosphere with a temperate-to-cold climate and a
microbial biosphere. First point of contact with this world must be through the Exchange satellite. From there you will need to be approved and escorted to the surface to the exchange consulate at Beachwyn. The world is a stormy and angry place, but with wonder. The original colony survived the wrath of the Scream despite the odds. The mainland is home to an unknown number of persons living in feudal conditions. Contact with these people is restricted to Ugep and escorted by Neo-Exchange agents. The exchange consulate building is an impressive one, still with many secrets left uncovered.

**Thrace**

Breathable atmosphere with a temperate-to-cold climate and a breathable biosphere. arriving at this world will lead you in contact with KPA - the largest corporation on the planet and the only bastion of stability. the world has been engulfed in perpetual infighting for generations, so because of this, venturing beyond KPA protected zones is highly not recommended. however, many corporate armies, mercenaries, and other martial organizations use this combat as an active training ground to produce the best force available.
0302 - Maew Ta System

Single planet system. Total (approx) population 90,000.

**Negiri**

Breathable atmosphere with a temperate climate and no native
biosphere. Negiri is a world of great pre-Scream city-tombs to explore and
secrets to uncover. Despite being a low tech world, the officials here are
highly intelligent and are considered untrustworthy. The Chain of Command has
issued a general warning to Spacers making a journey to this world. Although
the appeal to investigate the great abandoned ruins left by those in the
Silence, all Maltech is considered illegal tech and must be turned in or
reported to Chain of Command authorities at the spaceport - Failure to do so
will result in arrest.

**Helw**

Corrosive and toxic atmosphere with a burning-molten lava
climate and a immiscible biosphere. This world is in the registry as one that
was once inhabited. Evidence left behind is giant stations scattered around the
burning world. Only one station, designated: Sthani Hnung, remains safe for
landing. Whatever these stations were once used for, its purpose must have been
worthwhile for it to be on such a harsh world. Explorers wishing to find
pretech goods must be registered and all discoveries must be reported to the
Insights of Terra.

**Horus**

A gas giant with minor mining operations.
0304 - Sevvanah System

Three planet system. Total (approx) population: 76,730,000.

**Navabharata**

Breathable atmosphere with a temperate climate and no-native
biosphere. The Chain of Command has a general warning for travelers to this world. Strict guidelines for all entering here include: spacer MUST notify Khanate authority on comm channel: KASC-5478.54; once approved, Spacers must follow instructions. Landing is prohibited anywhere but on approved spaceport: Mainaguri Starport - Mainaguri; upon landing, follow further instructions. Any deviation of these conditions may be met with hostile reaction. You have been warned. Despite the human danger, the world is rich in minerals used for pretech and psitech equipment as well as an abundance of agriculture.

**Achilles**

A gas giant with minor mining operations.

**Zmrazeni Koule Blbost "Koule"**

Breathable atmosphere with a cold climate and a human-miscible biosphere. The meager population is out shined by an important discovery: the psychic academy. This seemingly untouched collection of knowledge from before the Scream is invaluable resource in the current era as many MES sufferers die needlessly to its symptoms without aid. The academy is run by the Cosmoses of the Mind - a psychic organisation that aided in the overthrow of the world's former government. Custom dictates the matriarch marries the autocrat to maintain balance and power.

Bring your snow boots and warm jackets, spacer, because this world if frigid. The native beasts if this world supplies the sector with high quality furs. Many businesses are always on the lookout for skilled hunters to aid in their great hunts, so get your rifle, some vodka and your snowmobile, and good hunting!
Insight of Terra: The Preceptor Archives Wikia

## Welcome to the Insight of Terra: The Preceptor Archives Wikia

Welcome. Here at the Insights of Terra we aim to give all within the Confederation the information needed to navigate the civilisation process.

Our ever increasing knowledge dates back to Humanities Golden Age and has a rich insight in modern society.

want to know more? click on a link

**Sakurazaki Sector - Confederation of Worlds**

0203 - Mork Stjarna System

0205 - Waystation 0205

0206 - Abadan System

0301 - Waystation 0301

0302 - Maew Ta System

0303 - Drift System

0304 - Sevvanah System

0403 - Longzhu Yan System

0404 - Ohw'a Alabady System

0502 - Waystation 0502

0504 - Waystation 0504

0505 - Eduwa System

0603 - Hoshi System

0605 - Puleun System

**Interstellar Corporations**

Konstantine Peshkov Arms "KPA"

SaKaTsuMo Zaibatsu

StarDust Interstellar

Westwind Enterprises

**Events and Facts**

Yongheng Shi Revolt

The Meta

## Latest activity

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Chad

Chad Jackson is a highly-skilled member of Happy Land, recruited from a young age.

Ben Smith

Alex Con

Little Bunny Fue Fue                                                                                                     **Status: Alive**

**Enemies:**                                                                                                           **Date of birth: Unknown**

Maco Rima
Mac Thunderzap

Mac Thunderzap is the brother of Ned Thunderzap. Mac was born sometime between 1996-2000. Mac is known to be inconsiderate and cruel. He was a very nice boy until he went into school and met his first few friends. His "friends" were a bad influence and taught Mac how to fight and call others names.

As Mac got older he picked on Ned more and more. Both Mac and Ned's mother were cruel people and sometimes they ganged up on Ned and bullied him. But one day it went too far. Mac broke Ned's nose and deleted all of his videos on his camera.

Ned grabbed his camera and went to his room. Ned quickly made a video telling his fans what had happened. Later, Ned made a plan with the President of America, got back in touch with his father and moved to the USA with his father.

It is unknown where Mac is now or what he is doing.
SaKaTsuMo Zaibatsu

SaKaTsuMo Zaibatsu (est. 539) - Based on Setsuna [0603]

Sa-to; Ka-chimoto; Tsu-basa; Mo-riyama.

Sakatsumo zaibatsu is the emergent megacorporation from the brutal Keizai
Sensou, the Economic War.

Made up of four powerful corporate clans, the initial alliance was able to
overwhelm the dissidents to unite all Setsunans under one banner. Without the
selfless efforts of these four corporations, Setsuna would be enjoying the
economic position it does now it he confederation.

Sakatsumo offers a safe consortium of business organisations and many
proudly hold their banner under Sakatsumo. The main production of this megacorp
includes security, electronics, aviation, astronautics, mining, construction
and entertainment. Many more business types add peripheral production or
services.

Sato Clan Security: we provide the muscle. Our security is the finest in the
sector and has a long tradition of martial training and philosophy. Our
security teams have won the corporate Gladiatorial Games since its founding.
Our tiers go beyond the standard three. Security equipment and laser technology
fall under this category.

Kachimoto Kou-Ken. If it can be found underground, on a mountain, under the
sea or in the blackness of space, Kachimoto Kou-Ken can find it and process it.
KaKoKe focuses on the mining and constructing industries which aided
considerably in the reconstruction of Setsuna since the Calamity.

Tsubasa Energy. Electronics, computing, avionics, engineering, technology,
astronautics; Tsubasa Energy covers all of these. The expertise and research
continues to improve the standard of living and the quality of technology
throughout the Confederation.

Moriyama Daigaku is the political arm of Sakatsumo as they focus on human
relations, entertainment, information and education. The quality is undeniable
as Setsuna is ranked in the top three of the best educated and developed world
in the confederation. Here genius is grown, creating leaps and bounds in
technology. Such technology includes: Spike Drive shielding for ratings 4+;
nanotechnology; VI and magnetic manipulation.

Sakatsumo provides the foundation of civilisation. Keep it safe; keep it
building; keep it working; keep it thinking; Sakatsumo keeps it this way.
0605 - Puleun System

Single
planet system. Total (approx) population: 4,400,000

**Bowi Gong**

Breathable atmosphere with cold-to-temperate climate and an immiscible biosphere. due to its hostile biosphere, domes were erected before the scream to keep the colonists alive. wild storms rake the world's surface making transport to and from the world dangerous. therefore all spacers are asked to make contact with the orbital facility for registration and guidance to the destined city.

Gunpo is the larges dome settlement and the most visited. don't let the aggressively tight government scare you! this world is safe, clean and holds ancient secrets in dome technology.

recent events have revealed a new governing body, but this does not take away the safety of its trade lanes - in fact it is more safe.
Helw

Helw - Maew Ta System [0302]

devoid of life and highly unstable. this world is engulfed in volcanic activity. it is believed this world was once used for mining operations before the Calamity. Some surviving facilities exist but remain inactive due to the incredible risk the world offers.

apart from this, an interesting note is its gravitational shadow. Insight Preceptor Celestial Scientists claim that the world is lighter than it outwardly appears. suggesting that it does not have a solid core.
Jawhara Fi Alfragh

History

Inhabitants

This is a harsh land of sand and rock. the scroching suns leave little shadow and roasts the moisture from the air itself. however, despite this brutality, Jawhara cycles beteen intence sunlight and a mystic twilight. in twilight, the temperature drops and the sands shimmer like like stars in the void.

great continants of rock spring from oceans of sand, liquid water can be found in scarce underground lakes, and tall rocks appear like fingers in the sand. the locals call this lans the jewl of the void, and the longer you stay here, the more you would agree.

the riches of this land come from the sand itself. a unique biological phenomon occurs within the sand, a type of bacteria or microbe. it has a faint glow in the twilight which betrays its location and makes itself prime for harvest. this sand plankton, this Spyce as it is called locally, is the main trade for this world.

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0303 - Drift System

No planet system. Total (approx) population: 660,000,000.

**The Drift**

The Drift is a sight to behold: A collection of asteroids
and ancient spacecraft cluster an area of space orbiting a cool star. Homes are
made inside and on top the floating rocks and debris; great farms, hydroponics,power, water, minerals - all mined and harvested from ingenious asteroid settlements, help this civilisation thrive. If you don't mind artificial air and haphazard gravity, then you will fit right at home drifting among the stars. Any spacer worth their salt would be used to seeing The Hub - a large
hollowed asteroid trade complex and intersystem relations. Embassies, markets, traders, mercenaries, services - anything you can think of are available in some form here on the Hub. This should be your first point of contact for any great adventure. Ancient Terra also rewarded the ancestors of this civilisation with an intact Preceptor Archive, which is open to access (access must be approved by the education department - Insights of Terra).
StarDust Interstellar

StarDust Interstellar (est. c.100BC) - Based on Horus [0302]

My corporation has been around as long
as the Drift fleet has been sailing the void. for over five centuries my
ancestors have provided starship fuel and we at the company plan to continue
this.

In the absence of adequate gas giants, we adapted our harvesters to collect
the rare chemical compound required for spike drive operation. on this, we have
established ourselves as the supplier of the finest quality fuel available, not
to mention the only supplier of rare isotopes for spike drive construction.

With Westwind, we two helped rebuild civilization. when you think of
StarDust, you must think of civilization.

With the foundation of the Confederation, we at StarDust decided to increase
our production to meet the inevitable needs of the Member Worlds. therefore we
moved off the Drift and expanded on the richest gas giant discovered: Horus.

Horus is undeniably the most complex harvesting station in the confederation
and continues to provide the majority of refined fuel to the confederation.

Think the best? think StarDust.

(look out for our stellar repair-shop: Ultra-Space-Tune. [franchises
available, inquire within])
0603 - Hoshi System

Single planet system. Total (approx) population: 560,000,000

   Setsuna

thick atmosphere with a cold climate and a miscible biosphere. Setsuna is one of the most civilized and well-off worlds in the confederation. the largest city on the oceaned world is Omachi. Omachi is a beautiful mountainside city that overlooks the world's omnipresent mist that shrouds the world's history below.

Setsuna is run by corporate alliances, and non larger than SaKaTsuMo Zaibatsu. the Zaibatsu makes Omachi a safe haven for all who come.
Heorot

Heorot is King Hrothgar's mead-hall, likely located in what is now the modern-day village of Lejre in Denmark. Intended to be a place in which "the sons of men should remember forever," (l. 70) Hrothgar used the hall as a central location for his kingly activities such as giving out rings and treasure as prizes and gifts for his honored subjects (ll. 80-81) and for general festivities and other courtly activities.

The hall is described in l. 82 as "high and horn-gabled", indicating that not only was the mead-hall a functional building, but also that there had been effort put into creating a grand image and was fit for both sleeping and feasting.

> The men hastened,
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> marched together, until they could make out
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> the timbered hall, splendid and gold-adorned --
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> the most famous building among men
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> under the heavens -- where the high king waited;
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> its light shone over many lands.
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>

Liuzza's translation of the text indicates that Heorot was the primary building in a larger cluster, and was surrounded by smaller buildings that likely served as women's quarters (as indicated by ll. 662-65 and 920-24), whereas Heorot was used to house the soldiers during the night. This would make Heorot the central location for warriors to be stationed in in case of an attack.
Erik Ragnarson

"Ich würde mich nicht als brutal bezeichnen! Na gut, wenn man es als brutal ansieht, dass man die Leute, die einen nerven, köpft und foltert. Dann bin ich brutal, aber auch nur wenn man es so eng sieht."

- Erik Ragnarson zu Samuel Farran

### Jugend

Als jüngster Sohn von Ragnar Olafson und Brunhilda Thoralsdota wurde Erik immer erzählt er solle zu seinen Brüdern Ragnar und Thinmar aufsehen. Schon in jungen Jahren verstand Erik das Prinzip des Respekts nicht. Für ihn war nur jemand von Bedeutung, wer Autorität ausstrahlte und nicht beweisen musste. Seine Lieblingsbeschäftigung als Kind war es, die meisten Leute zur Weißglut zu treiben. Natürlich hatte er ein Intresse am Jagen und Boot fahren, sowie am Kämpfen, doch als Jüngster unter 3 Brüdern und somit Schwächster musste er sich immer den logischsten oder verrücktesten Weg suchen. Als er 6 war besuchte der Vater seines Vaters, Birger Olafson, die Familie zum ersten mal seit Erik denken konnte. Zwischen den beiden entstand in kurzer Zeit eine gute Verbindung, was dazu führte, dass Erik sein 14. Lebensjahr bei seinem Großvater in Tenebra verlebte. Nach dieser Zeit wurde Erik einigen Aufgaben innerhalb des schwarzen Herzens anvertraut. In seinem 16. Lebensjahr wurde Erik inoffiziel zum Nachfolger seines Großvaters als Großmeister der Schiffe erklärt, was von Lady Calista De Peur unterstützt wird.

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Beowulf

## Plot Importance

Beowulf is the son of Ecgtheow, a Geatish warrior and the protagonist and title character of the poem *Beowulf*.

Beowulf comes to Heorot with the purpose of exterminating the demon plaguing the Spear-Danes.  He lays aside his weapons and armor and battles Grendel in hand-to-hand combat.  He rips Grendel's arm off during this battle and Grendel flees, defeated.

After this, Grendel's mother returns to Heorot to avenge her son and Beowulf is again tasked to take care of it.  He is lent a sword by Unferth to wield against her, but it breaks during battle.  He finds another sword in Grendel's mother's lair and defeats her.  He then cuts the head off of Grendel's body, which is in the cave, and returns to Heorot.

Later, Beowulf comes into the throne back in Geat-land and reigns for fifty years as a good king before a dragon is roused and burns down Beowulf's hall.  Beowulf takes twelve men into battle against the dragon and all abandon him save Wiglaf.  Beowulf and the dragon kill each other, and before he dies Beowulf asks Wiglaf to bring him some of the treasure from the hoard.  He also gifts his gold neck-ring to Wiglaf, as a sign that he has selected the young warrior as his successor in lieu of a proper heir.

## Description and Background

* Beowulf is described as having a "noble" appearance (l. 251)
* Beowulf is commonly accepted to be the character Bodvar Bjarki in The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki due to the frequent connection of his name to bear imagery.
Hrothgar

## Plot Importance

King of the Spear-Danes.  His reign is prosperous until Grendel begins terrorizing his mead-hall, Heorot.

Hrothgar was a warrior in his day, but is an old man within the timeline of the poem.  He is too old to properly defend his people, but both of his sons are too young to take his throne. When word gets out that Grendel is rampaging against Heorot, Beowulf and a small company of Geats sail to Hrothgar's kingdom to lend their assistance to Hrothgar.

## Description and Details

* Hrothgar is identified as a ring-giving lord to all who support him, Dane and Geat alike.
* Hrothgar once sheltered Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow, and paid wereguild on his behalf. In turn, Ecgtheow vowed his allegiance to Hrothgar, and this vow is what brings Beowulf to help Hrothgar with his Grendel problem.
* Hrothgar is the uncle of Hrolf Kraki, and appears in The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki as well as the poem *Widsith*.
The Beowulf Manuscript

## A Brief History of More than Something

The Beowulf Manuscript (Located in British Library Cotton MS Vitellius A XV) is an epic poem which takes place in what would be known as modern day Denmark and Sweden in what is estimated to be the 6th century C.E. Originally the poem is thought to have been oral, but was written down by an unknown author in around 750 C.E. (which is approximately the time when Genesis A and B were composed).

The manuscript was bound together with several other manuscripts (notably the *Judith* manuscript and *Marvels of the East*) in the late 16th century C.E. by Robert Cotton (from whose organization of texts the categorization system for the British library later developed). A description of the *Beowulf* text in particular is mentioned Wanley's catalogue of the Cotton collection from 1709.

In 1831, the Beowulf Manuscript was nearly lost in the fire that ravaged the Ash Burnham house where the library had been stored (as a safer location than the original storage space). Luckily, the pages were only singed, but T\the *Beowulf* manuscript had deteriorated to the point where it was obvious more care should be taken. It needed to be re-attached and rebound, so the taping, gluing, and cutting of the pages began.

G.J Thorkelin began his transcription of the manuscript in 1786, and completed two while at the same time working on a more modern translation. However, twenty-one years later, Thorkelin's house was destroyed in a fire which consumed his new translations. The transcriptions, meanwhile, were spared, and so he began his work over again.

In the late 1990s, the Beowulf manuscript was selected as the first manuscript to be scanned and released to the public as a digital file, and has since been translated into English by numerous authors and scholars as well as a large number of languages.
Assignment 4: Audrey Leung

<p>

<l>Quesenberry, Jeria L., Eileen M. Trauth. “The Role of Ubiquitous Computing in Maintaining Work-life Balance: Perspectives from Women in the Information Technology Workforce” in “Designing Ubiquitous Information Environments: Socio-Technical Issues and Challenges” Edited by Carsten Sorensen, Youngjin Yoo, Kalle Lyytinen, Janice I. DeGross. Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., 2005. (Accessed November 16, 2015). http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/0-387-28918-6\_6</l>

<l>By interviewing 136 women in the information technology workforce, this study examines how ubiquitous computing plays a role in achieving and maintaining work-life balance. They are women from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and United States, holding a variety of financial and social status.  Findings indicate that ubiquitous computing generally gives them a more flexible schedule, better office relationships and productivity, and benefits their personal lives.</l>

<l>This reflects the importance of technology as a factor of accomplishing work-life balance in the modern society. By applying it also to myself as a student, it shows that I can make use of technology to achieve and maintain balance between my academics study, extracurricular activities, and social life. With more convenient communication and sharing of information, technology helps improve both my productivity while studying and my relationships with family and friends.</l>

</p>
Vigiles Caelestis

*"Erst schießt ihr, dann fragt ihr."*

Die **Vigiles Caelestis** (imp. für Wächter des Himmels) sind die Elite der Bogenschützen des Imperiums der Roten Sonne. Nur die Besten unter den Bogenschützen werden auserwählt, in diese sehr alte und mächtige Heeresgruppe einzutreten. Die Geschichte der Vigiles Caelestis reicht weit zurück in die Zeit der republikanischen Armee, in der sie bereits eine große Rolle spielten. Mit ihren Lang-bis mittelgroßen Kompositbögen zählen sie zu den besten Bogenschützen auf ganz Erimos.
0404 - Ohw'a Alabady System

Three planet system. Total (approx) population: 16,500,000.

**Jawhara Fi Alfragh**

Breathable atmosphere with warm, arid temperature and a
hybrid biosphere. This is a world of mystique and rich history. The ancient records were lost during the revolution, but the inhabitants firmly believe that they came directly from Ancient Terra itself. The Republic is an open body to travel to its lands for trade, study, exploration of the alien ruins found, or to simply appreciate the ancient culture. The Spices, a hybrid of Terran and Jawharan, are highly sought after around the sector.

**Aasm**

Gas giant with medium mining operations

**Anqet**

Gas giant with medium mining operations
Clyde Lim

Clyde Lim was an assassin and associate of Maco Rima. Him and his sitter, Samantha, were sent to kill David Smith, the brother of Happy Land's leader. However, David's brother saved him, killing the Lim twins.

Status: Deceased (date of death 2006)

**Relationships:**

Maco Rima -boss

Ben Smith -killler

David Smith -target

Samantha Lim -sister
A Not So Happy Land

A Not So Happy Land is a book forever changing Happy Land's future.

**Synopsis:**

*After tragic events threaten Happy Land's future, a figure from Ben Smith's past tries to convince him to let go of his organization.*

**Summary:**

In 1991, Ben Smith's father comes home. It has been a long business week, and he learns that his wife is still strict with the kids. He tries to cut them some slack, but there is always the next chore to do.

**-finds out about the bots**

In 2001, Pris Smith has turned to drugs. Now that they don't have their parents' umbrella to guide them and tell them what to do, since she contracted a rare virus that damaged her mental state, the family is falling apart. Her brothers lose their grip, and they soon realize that they are on their own.

**-civil war starts**

Back in 2006, Ben Smith has created Happy Land. Maco Rima finds out that the leader of the organization is Ben Smith. Looking for revenge, he targets his brother, David. Smith saves his brother, killing the two assassins. Smith eventually realizes that if he will be the leader of an organization like Happy Land, it will threaten his brother's safety. He considers giving up, but his brother decides to join the organization so that they do not need to protect him anymore.

**-civil war ends funeral starts**

**-2007 Pris joins Happy Land**

-Ben and father talk

-he decides to leave

-vacation

**Trivia:**

*-This is the first Happy Land book to provide flashbacks. They centre on the Smith family.*

-The idea for the book was to develop a "clean slate program" for many of the Happy Land characters, to bring fresh members into the mix, and a more real and tragic-ish take on the organization.

-The story was not made into a book, as the small Happy Land crew (a couple people) wanted to move forward and create more stories.

-The title of the book was originally going to be "SMITH".

**Appearances:**

-Clyde Lim (only appearance, dies) (flashback)

-Samantha Lim (only appearance, dies) (flashback)
Maxwell Mico's father

Maxwell Mico's father is the father of Maxwell Mico.

                                                                                                                       **Status: Alive**

                                                                                                               **Date of Birth: circa. 1960**

**Pre-Imprisonment:**

Maxwell Mico's father grew up in Mexico, born around the year 1960. He eventually joined a shady business, from which he could profit. Years later, he met a woman who would eventually marry him. This caused him to quit the business, looking for a new job. He applied for the military in Mexico, as well as a division in Boston, Masachussets, but was rejected, because of his height. Around the time his son was born, he considered returning to the business, realizing that it was the only way he could support his family. Not long  after his son, Maxwell was born, he was imprisoned by the Alvestez family, rivals of his business, that have deep pockets.

**Escape:**

Wanting him back, his business managed to spring him out of jail, five years later. He declined, knowing he had a son to come home to. However, he was not done just yet. That very day, he slaughtered Arnold and Rania Alvestez, so that his family wouldn't be in danger, any more. His son, Maxwell saw the slaughter, not yet realizing it was his father.

**Post-Imprisonment:**

Mico then found healthy jobs, raising his son the way he never was. He is currently working as a chef for a local restaurant, living with his wife.

Maxwell Mico's Mother -wife

Maxwell Mico -Son

Mexican Crime Family -Former business

**Enemies:**

-Alvestez Family -rivals, turn captors

Arnold Alvestez -Captor turned victim

Rania Alvestez -victim

Jorge Alvestez -enemy (potential killer)

**Appearances:**

-Happy Land Classics: Origin Stories

-Happy Land media file #1
LEGENDS

The Happy Land Legends continuity is a Happy Land continuity that includes every piece of Happy Land material. Unlike Happy Land Canon, it is not always considered to have officially taken place, but rather a variation of continuity.

Some characters and stories only appear in the legends continuity, and are not considered "Canon".
Wealhtheow

## Plot Importance

Wealhtheow is the wife of King Hrothgar and queen of the Spear-Danes. Her purpose in marrying Hrothgar was to act as a peace-weaver, uniting two clans in peace with each other.

Much of Wealtheow's role in the *Beowulf* text is the role of the model hostess whose actions provide something of a hosting guide for others (including her husband) to follow. She is a speech-maker, offering welcome to Beowulf and his men almost immediately. She also serves as a cup-bearer for the king, passing around a goblet of mead during a feast “[offering] the full cup/first to the guardian of the East-Danes’ kingdom,” (ll. 615-616) then passing the cup “to young and old” of the rest of the guests. In addition, she follows the tradition of gift-giving, gifting a necklace and several horses to Beowulf, and later offering the singer of the story of the Finnsburh episode gifts in accordance with their excellent performance.

## Description

* “courteous wife” who is “mindful of customs” (Beowulf ll. 613, 614)
* model of a respected woman's place in the society
Maxwell Mico's Mother

Maxwell Mico's mother is the mother of Maxwell Mico.

                                                                                                                       **Status: Alive**

                                                                                                              **Date of Birth: circa. 1960**

She was born and raised in Mexico, eventually marrying Maxwell Mico's father. Once she became pregnant, she convinced her husband to leave his crime family, and apply for a job elsewhere. When he was imprisoned, she raised her son as best she could, awaiting the return of her husband. Eventually he returned to their family, to help raise their son.

Since then, her son has moved out, and joined Happy Land. She is currently living in Mexico with her husband, as a waitress (at the restaurant at which her husband works).

Maxwell Mico's father -husband

Maxwell Mico -son
The Beowulf Wikia

## Welcome to the The Beowulf Wikia

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Any citations of the manuscript are from R. M. Liuzza's *Beowulf* translation, second edition (2013), unless noted otherwise.

## About the Wiki

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Notable Weapons

## Hrunting

The sword gifted to Beowulf by Unferth in ft. XXI. it is described as

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> hardened with the blood of war; it had never failed
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> any man who grasped it in his hands in battle,
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> who dared to undertake a dreadful journey
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> into the very home of the foe — it was not the first time
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> that it had to perform a work of high courage.
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The sword is given to Beowulf so he may slay Grendel's mother with it, but in the actual battle during which he uses the sword, it is unable to damage her in any way: "he gave a mighty blow/with his battle-sword... [and] discovered then/that the battle-flame would not bite/or wound her fatally" (ll. 1520, 1522-24). It has been postulated that Unferth gifted this sword to Beowulf in spite, knowing it would not work. However, when Beowulf returns the useless sword to Unferth in ft. XXV, he "thank[s] him for the loan,/and sa[ys] that he regarded it as a good war-friend,/skillful in battle" (ll. 1809-12) and does not criticize the sword's inability to function.

## "A victorious blade"

The un-named sword which Beowulf uses to slay Grendel's mother.

It is discovered during his fight, lying in a pile of discarded armor that had been left in the grotto.

> it was the best of weapons,
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> except that it was greater than any other man
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> might even bear into the play of battle,
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> good, adorned, the work of giants. (ll. 1559-62)
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After the sword is used to kill Grendel's mother and to decapitate them both, the blade dissolves due to the "ho...blood/of the poisonous alien spirit who had died in there" (ll. 1616-17). Described as "ring-marked" (l. 1563), the sword's hilt is later presented to Hrothgar in ft. XXIV and upon his examination is seen to have been marked with runes and "serpentine patterns" (l. 1698).

## Naegling

The sword used by Beowulf during his battle with the dragon in ft. XXXVI. It had been gifted to him by Onela many years earlier, but during the battle with the dragon, "Naegling shattered —/the sword of Beowulf weakened at battle" (ll. 2680-81), "overtaxed [by]/[Beowulf's] mighty blows" (ll. 2684-85).
The Finnsburh Fragment

## Background

The Finnsburh Fragment is a fragment of the manuscript of an Old English poem. The original author is anonymous, but the text is known to have been translated into Old English by George Hickes. Other scholars have offered interpretations of the poem and also worked to draw stronger connections between the poem and the Finnsburh episode in Beowulf.

## Significance in the *Beowulf* Manuscript

The story covered in the Finnsburh fragment is alluded to in the *Beowulf* manuscript in fts. XVI-XVII when a performer sings the song as a celebration after Beowulf has killed Grendel. The episode describes the actions of Hildeburh, Hnaef, and Hengest after the attack on the Danes, and the violence mentioned in this brief tangent from the tale seems to offer a darker prelude to the attack on Heorot of Grendel's mother.

Part of the text offers insight to funerary practices, as this particular episode contains 1/3 of the funerals mentioned and described in *Beowulf*, that which occurs on the funeral pyre. The text also offers insight on the woman's expected place in that society, positioning Hildeburh as a hostess as well as the primary mourner in the text.
Dragon

## Plot Importance

The dragon, sometimes referred to as Beowulf's Bane, is the third and final major antagonist in the poem *Beowulf*.

The dragon lived in a barrow near Beowulf's kingly mead-hall for approximately 300 years before "one man / made him boil with fury" (ll. 2280-81). A thief stole a cup from the dragon's hoard and, seeking vengeance, the dragon began to wreak havoc on the neighboring land, burning Beowulf's great hall in the process. Beowulf took twelve men - including the thief, who knew the location of the barrow - to take on the dragon. Beowulf and the dragon slew each other and part of the dragon's hoard was burned with Beowulf's body while the rest was buried along with the ashes of the same.
Wiglaf

## Plot Importance

Wiglaf is Beowulf's kinsman, a young Geatish warrior who follows King Beowulf into battle against the dragon.

Wiglaf remains loyal to Beowulf's last, the only one of the warriors accompanying the king to do so.  As Beowulf lays dying, he bids the young man to bring him some of the dragon's treasure before he dies.  Wiglaf obtains as much as he can carry and returns to Beowulf before his lord succumbs to his death wounds. Just before he passes, Beowulf gifts his golden circlet, helmet, ring, and chain-mail shirt to the young man, signifying the passing of his reign, Wiglaf then relays the news of his lord's passing to the rest of Geats.
Mexican Crime Family

This Mexican Crime Family was a shady business active in the late 20th Century, in Mexico. They were prosecuted by a rival business, who were hiding in high places amongst the law. Many of them were imprisoned. In 1991, they broke out some of their own, including Maxwell Mico's father, who chose not to return, but did kill the leader of the Alvestez family, those who imprisoned them.

**Former Members:**                                                                               **Status: Unknown, possibly inactive**

Maxwell Mico's father
Grendel's mother

## Plot Importance

Grendel's mother is Beowulf's second foe. Her first mention is in ft. XIX, and her clash with Beowulf occurs in fts. XXII-XXIII.

She lives in a cave beneath a lake full of monsters.  She comes to Heorot after the death of Grendel to avenge her son, killing a man and stealing Grendel's arm which had been placed in the hall as a trophy.  Beowulf follows her to the cave and after a well-matched battle, kills her with a sword he finds there.

## Background and Description

Though her origins are never fully confirmed, Grendel's mother is said to have "dwelt in those dreadful waters,/the cold streams, ever since Cain/killed with his blade his only brother" (ll. 1260-62), implying a reasonable connection between herself and this original murder (as depicted in the Christian Bible), and also implying that she is at least a few centuries old. Despite her long-lasting presence in the world, it is also said that she had only "held that expanse of water/...for a hundred half-years," which brings to light that her arrival in the grotto near Heorot had been relatively recent (especially when compared to her enormous lifespan).

Her physical strength and prowess are astounding, as is shown multiple times:

* when Beowulf attempts to bash her with a sword immediately upon encountering her, but discovers only that "the battle-flame would not bite,/or would her fatally". (It is suggested that this sword is either cursed or that Lady Grendel is enchanted to somehow prevent that particular sword from injuring her.)
* when Beowulf attempts to remove her arm in the same manner as he did Grendel's only to find that her joints are far more secure than her son's.

Grendel's mother can only be slain by one particular sword which Beowulf encounters in her grotto. This sword is unnamed, but is remarked to be "greater than any other man/might even bear into the play of battle" (ll.1560-61).
Secondary Characters

### Aeschere

An old Danish warrior and friend of Hrothgar. He is beheaded by Grendel's mother when she comes to Heorot to avenge Grendel.

### Beowulf (Scylding)

Son of Scyld Scefing and father Healfdene. No relation to the protagonist of the poem.

### Breca

Childhood friend of Beowulf and once bested him in a swimming contest, in which they swam for five days and battled many sea-monsters.

### Ecgtheow

Beowulf's father. He once engaged in a feud with the Weder tribe by killing Heatholaf and sought protection from Hrothgar. Hrothgar paid wereguild to the Wylfings on Ecgtheow's behalf, and in return for his assistance, Ecgtheow swore oaths to the Danish king. Because of these oaths, Beowulf feels indebted to Hrothgar as well.

### Eofor

Geatish warrior. Assisted in killing the Swedish king Ongentheow.

### Hæthcyn

Geatish prince and second son of Hrethel. Killed his brother Herebeald.

### Healfdene

Son of Beowulf and father of four children: Heorogar, Hrothgar, Halga, and one daughter whose name is missing from the manuscript. He was a fierce and glorious king.

### Heardred

Son of Hygelac and Hygd. Heardred was killed in battle, leaving Beowulf as the heir to the Geatish throne.

### Herebeald

Geatish prince and eldest son of Hrethel. Killed by his brother Hæthcyn.

### Hrethel

Father of Herebeald, Hæthcyn, and Hygelac, and foster-father of Beowulf.

### Hygd

Geatish Queen, wife of Hygelac, and peace-weaver. The poet notes that Hygd's behavior was once very unbefitting of a queen, as she performed executions and was known for "terrible crimes":

> [...] no man, however bold, among her own retainers
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> dared to approach her, except as her prince,
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> or dared to look into her eyes by day;
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> for he knew that deadly bonds, braided by hand,
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> and quickly after a blade appointed,
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> proclaim the execution. (ll. 1932-1940)
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### Onela

Son of Ongentheow. Swedish king. Married Hrothgar's sister in an attempt at peace-weaving.

### Ongentheow

Swedish king. Father of Onela and Ohthere. Killed by Wulf and Eofor.

### Scyld Scefing

One of the greatest kings of the Spear-Danes. Father of Beowulf Scylding, grandfather of Healfdene, great-grandfather of Hrothgar. Honored by God.

### Wulf

Geatish warrior. Assisted his brother in killing the Swedish king Ongentheow