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Kdot, not on Project R, which I'm finally reading, but in response to you thinking that Dareau would still be called Rann by the colonialists.  Well...here's a list of countries that changed their names and had the name change recognized by the imperialists:
British Honduras, Belize
Rhodesia, Zimbabwe
Abyssinia, Ethiopia
Basutoland, Botswana
South West Africa, Namibia
Burma, Myanmar
And as far as China keeping the same name, there is Peking, Beijing.

So, yes, I think that rather than keep a name from a medieval graphic novel, the Terrans would start calling the world by the indigenous name.

Thanks for the clarification. I did build some increased anger into earlier scenes where both were flirting with Jeb and he responded more to the military brat than the science genius/nerd.

Bobbie: You can use any grammatical or stylistic howler in dialogue as long as it is consistent with the character. You can use bad language. You can even use the N-word. (Just make sure the other characters are shocked.) As to when to use passive voice in general? The American Psychological Association prefers it as it is more objective sounding. "The experiment was conducted according to protocols," "The universe was in a highly charged state 15 billion years ago." The MLA (Modern Language Association) frowns on it. As to narration in fiction? Editor's choice. If you're self-published remember passive voice is inelegant and leaves open the question of subject, but that being said, it has its uses.

Sorry, Jack. It's my twisted sense of humor.

Congrats, Randy!

I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for, including all you guys. As to points? I have enough to squeak by. I spend them as soon as I get them. (A lot like my paycheck).

Someone in Hawaii taught Mina birds or parrots to yell the name of someone he didn't like along with a predicate, "is an A**hole." Soon all over the islands were these birds yelling it.

Welcome to the site, Sheila. You'll really like it here.

Welcome, Kevin. You'll find this a great place to help you with your writing.

Old fashioned attitudes, in these days of the gig and hustle economy, not to mention 13% unemployment and competition for jobs not seen since the 70s. Toot away.