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| − | + | Imperial company chartered at {{WorldS|Rhylanor|Spinward Marches|2716}} in [[1110]] to commence a new and bold project to bring entertainment from one star to the next in the old Solomani traditions of "circus" and "vaudeville." It is also intended to assist the injured and displaced veterans of the [[Fifth Frontier War]]. | |
''Cirque'' is an old Terran (French) word for circle or circus, and implies something more than the lowest grade of itinerant performers. A ''Cirque'' is an organized entertainment including music and visually oriented acts and routines, usually containing a story line or overriding theme connecting the otherwise disparate acts. | ''Cirque'' is an old Terran (French) word for circle or circus, and implies something more than the lowest grade of itinerant performers. A ''Cirque'' is an organized entertainment including music and visually oriented acts and routines, usually containing a story line or overriding theme connecting the otherwise disparate acts. | ||
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Unimportant but of curiosity, a close homophone is ''[[T'Sirk]]'', a [[Zhodani]] word meaning literally, "sand soaked with blood after a set duel." The word thus carries a strong connotation condemning the insanity of war. Given the periodic Zhodani incursions into the Spinward Marches, this connotation is deemed ironic by most who are aware of it. | Unimportant but of curiosity, a close homophone is ''[[T'Sirk]]'', a [[Zhodani]] word meaning literally, "sand soaked with blood after a set duel." The word thus carries a strong connotation condemning the insanity of war. Given the periodic Zhodani incursions into the Spinward Marches, this connotation is deemed ironic by most who are aware of it. | ||
| − | As of late | + | As of late 1110 The Cirque Sirk Foundation was in the process of purchasing and refitting a surplus small carrier of the [[Ringmaster class]]. Without riders, the Ringmaster is essentially an "ACS," being under 2000 volume tons. However, it can carry up to four (4) riders, bringing its total tonnage to about 2400 volume tons. A Ringmaster is thus heavily armed, and formidable even without riders. |
{{Sources|S1=[[Cirque (book)|Cirque]]}} | {{Sources|S1=[[Cirque (book)|Cirque]]}} | ||
{{LEN|Corporations}} | {{LEN|Corporations}} | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 7 November 2012
Imperial company chartered at Rhylanor (Spinward Marches 2716) in 1110 to commence a new and bold project to bring entertainment from one star to the next in the old Solomani traditions of "circus" and "vaudeville." It is also intended to assist the injured and displaced veterans of the Fifth Frontier War.
Cirque is an old Terran (French) word for circle or circus, and implies something more than the lowest grade of itinerant performers. A Cirque is an organized entertainment including music and visually oriented acts and routines, usually containing a story line or overriding theme connecting the otherwise disparate acts.
Sirk is a Vilani word meaning "Stars." The organizers were delighted when this coincidence was pointed out to them.
Unimportant but of curiosity, a close homophone is T'Sirk, a Zhodani word meaning literally, "sand soaked with blood after a set duel." The word thus carries a strong connotation condemning the insanity of war. Given the periodic Zhodani incursions into the Spinward Marches, this connotation is deemed ironic by most who are aware of it.
As of late 1110 The Cirque Sirk Foundation was in the process of purchasing and refitting a surplus small carrier of the Ringmaster class. Without riders, the Ringmaster is essentially an "ACS," being under 2000 volume tons. However, it can carry up to four (4) riders, bringing its total tonnage to about 2400 volume tons. A Ringmaster is thus heavily armed, and formidable even without riders.