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According to the [[Imperial Navigation Act]] of 103 a three-axis spin is not neccessarily an excuse for not rescuing a vessel in distress. See [[Signal GK]]; also [[Starmerc Slang]]. | According to the [[Imperial Navigation Act]] of 103 a three-axis spin is not neccessarily an excuse for not rescuing a vessel in distress. See [[Signal GK]]; also [[Starmerc Slang]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:43, 26 June 2006
Space slang for a three-axis spin, normally of a spacecraft. The expression derives from the fact that vessels with this awkward spin are very difficult and time consuming to rescue. Consequently, anybody on board the ship is a "dead man".
According to the Imperial Navigation Act of 103 a three-axis spin is not neccessarily an excuse for not rescuing a vessel in distress. See Signal GK; also Starmerc Slang.
- Source: Hard Times