Roy Rutledge
Roy Rutledge asked Dirk Patton:

In the Void, chapter two, fith or sixth paragraph, where did you come up the the words, modulated the throttle ? That doesn't fit with the rest of the words.

Dirk Patton Definition of modulate from Merriam-Webster

: to change or adjust (something) so that it exists in a balanced or proper amount

So, if one modulates the throttle, they are adjusting or changing it so it is in proper balance for the circumstances, i.e. maintaining control of a vehicle
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