Terminal Alliance Quotes

“The fact that you're poised to commit genocide undermines your judgement on ethical matters.”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance

“Most Krakau massed less than the average human. They were roughly tube-shaped, with nine tentacles—arms—limbs?”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance

“A minimum of three and a half hours. Probably closer to five.” The vent’s valve mechanism was meant to be serviced from the other side. It took half an hour of fighting to find a decent angle with the wrench and remove the bolts. She finally managed to tug it loose, at which point she had to spend another twenty minutes using her torch to cut the damned thing into smaller pieces so she could get it out of her way.”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance

“Good.” Mops pulled out her cutting torch and brought the triangular flame to the tube leading from the tank through the ceiling. It was only half a meter in diameter, which meant she’d have to leave her equipment harness behind and crawl like a Glacidae, but she should be able to make it. Air sighed out from the cut, making the edges glow briefly orange. The emergency shutoff valve in the tank clunked automatically as it registered a leak. Good to know the mechanical safeguards were working, even if the electronics were dead. It took ten minutes to cut a vertical hole wide enough for her to squeeze inside.”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance

“Kumar tossed the grate aside and shone a light down”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance

“Heart of Glass”
― Jim C. Hines, Terminal Alliance