THEMES / CONCEPTS

Here a few terms that make themselves apparent in the beginning of Crashcourse. A complete list will evolve over time (as I have a chance to reread the trilogy).

• ORBITAL SOCIETY [p.11]: The object is to scrounge enough money to make it off-planet. Very Blade Runner.

• THE SPRAWL: The Strip: Basically we're talking about the Sprawl here, and the life one might live trying to survive in such a dump.

• SIMSTIM: Film (Cyber-Cinema) [p.35+]: Living artificial lives, like film but more personal. And unscripted, for a more natural real-life feel. And dangerous, especially if your employer wishes to make your life extra exciting (but doesn't want to tell you, since that would lessen the emotional impact).

• CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS: Once again the underworld comes into play. One could throw into this category the underhanded nature of the high-and-mighty corporation, who can get away with murder. And also the lower class street thug / Strip gang which may possess power and resources on a comparable scale.