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Amy, I got the following from Wikipedia:

Why does IO allow administration of the drugs faster than an IV? In either case, you still need blood flow to get the meds moving. Yes?

Chapter 36 is back up. The new title is Joseph's Sword. It doesn't include feedback from other reviewers yet. Originally, when stuff blows up in Joseph's face, God told him it was due to insufficient faith. That would have required changes in numerous earlier chapters to show his increasing doubts, rather than his Gomer Pyle naiveté. I decided I prefer the latter, until this moment in the story, when serious sh*t happens.

Bombs away! (Hint)

Thanks
Dirk

I'm still not sure I get this. :-) Is the point that you think someone else should initiate the conversation about the timing and the AI? You want someone to slow him down? I suppose one of the other passengers on the raider could bring it up. Or, he can spot the dead AI at the front of the ship. I like that better, so it's just him and God (plus medical expertise from the doctor). Have I understood your point?

Seabrass gave me similar feedback about the minute or so that Joseph and Christian spend arguing/kissing. Whereas Apollo's moment above is essential to the ending/next book, I'll probably keep the kiss just because I want it. It's a small progression for the gay subplot, but it's mostly for humor. I like that Joseph goes flying across the corridor when Christian slips him the tongue.

I suppose pilot A could have a working generator, with no coolant loss, but the power isn't getting through to the onboard systems. Failed power conduits. Of course then I have backup power which does reach critical life support systems, even though main power does not. It's a stretch, but it might work. Basically I say that main power conduits are damaged, even though the generator is working fine. Still meh, I think.

Getting warmer. Losing consciousness is not potentially fatal. One of the other pilots is adrift, so she could be too, both hoping for rescue.

I'm looking for some kind of looming fatal technology failure, since her fighter was damaged in battle. Air loss I did last chapter with a raider. I suppose I could make it so the power core is going supercritical because of lost coolant and she can't shut it down. Meh.

No, she needs to remain in control of the ship long enough to crash into something. Basically, she figures out she's dead meat, then sacrifices herself to help the MC.

I came up with the idea for the change a while ago, but was going to save it for v3. Yesterday, I figured 'what the hell.' Can't remember where the idea came from. My thanks if it came from you. Where do you use matched names?

Aphrodite will probably become Gaia in v3. Not sure yet. Technically, it's a Greek name, but it was also used as a praenomem for Roman women.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, any tech we can up with will have a counter-measure, since the boarding has to happen for story purposes. The blocked latches is a good one, but my universe has explosives to force their way through locked doors. I use that in Act II.

Capturing the ship is the main goal, which requires taking the bridge and engineering. If you can capture the senior officers, that's icing on the cake. No self-respecting captain would allow themselves to be captured (think Admiral Windsor, who blew up her ship once they captured her). Consider Captain Rabidius, who surrendered, bringing shame to the Praetorian Fleet.

Next pass, I can add more tech to slow them down. The defenders can't use gas because the attacking force is wearing head-to-toe bodysuits, including rebreathers. Artificial gravity is treated as if it can't be controlled in limited areas of the ship. Even that were possible, the lack of gravity can be overcome with special boots that cling to whatever the ship's decks are made (e.g., magentic boots).

Also, don't forget battle chess. There are rules that only allow certain configurations of ships: some combination of command ships, dreadnoughts, and cruisers, with maximum crew complements per ship, including the number of marines/classiarii onboard each. The Imperium has more ships overall than the Realm, which is a violation of the treaty. The Imperium is bankrupting itself doing so.

I'm listening to Celine Dion even as I write this. Whole playlist, on repeat!

I can't use fancy rooms as traps. They know the location of the bridge and are headed directly in that direction. I could add energy barriers on the hatches between compartments, but the raiding force would have the tech to overcome those. One way or another, they're going to take the bridge and engineering. At worst, I could slow them down and/or kill a few with fancy tech in the passageways.