I must say I have enjoyed reading this a great deal, to the extent that I went out and looked for both the books and the BBC Mini Series. I actually found the Mini Series this weekend on dvd, purchased it and have gotten through House of Cards, To Play the King, and the 1st episode of Final Cut.
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart and 9/11
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Bumping this so that others can read and enjoy (plus it means I can find this thread more easily 
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)Bumping this so that others can read and enjoy (plus it means I can find this thread more easily
I shall do that too.
. Someone needs to do a prequel to this, featuring Francis Urquhard's career up to 2001. I for one would be fascinated to see what antics he got up to in between the first series (set in 1991ish), the second series (set in 1995ish) and this.Detroitman32
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I wanted to say, it was this story that got me into AH.com. I loved House of Cards. Oh, and:
Great story Mark!!
A few comments regarding Hong Kong:
1. I'm a little bit (mind you, just a little bit) concerned over the Return of the Crown (I came from Hong Kong, afterall), but then again, I would prefer that over what was perceived to be Chinese Government meddling of our internal affairs
2. There's not much land in Hong Kong that can provide bases for the Hong Kong Defense Force (HKDF). Here are some possibilities:
a. Shek Kong Airfield or Kai Tak Airport for air elements (Chek Lap Kok can be turned into a military/civilian airport if needed, I guess)
b. Stonecutter's Island for naval units
c. Stanley Barracks for ground forces
d. HMS Tamar as the HQ, with commando units stationed nearby (possibly evolved from the police's SDU, Special Duties Unit)
Marc A
P.S. all installations above are currently used by the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison
A few comments regarding Hong Kong:
1. I'm a little bit (mind you, just a little bit) concerned over the Return of the Crown (I came from Hong Kong, afterall), but then again, I would prefer that over what was perceived to be Chinese Government meddling of our internal affairs
2. There's not much land in Hong Kong that can provide bases for the Hong Kong Defense Force (HKDF). Here are some possibilities:
a. Shek Kong Airfield or Kai Tak Airport for air elements (Chek Lap Kok can be turned into a military/civilian airport if needed, I guess)
b. Stonecutter's Island for naval units
c. Stanley Barracks for ground forces
d. HMS Tamar as the HQ, with commando units stationed nearby (possibly evolved from the police's SDU, Special Duties Unit)
Marc A
P.S. all installations above are currently used by the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison
Tovarich
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Totally terrific thread, Mark, and one I would have missed had some kindly soul not bumped it after two years.
My only little gripe was this bit:
My only little gripe was this bit:
I was hoping Alan Shore wouldn't agree to the proposal until she brought it to him on her hands & knees, carrying the documentation in her mouth
Sigh. I remember when once we believed that. Thought it just a matter of time. And then somewhere along the line humanity chickened out. Ichabod.
The Other Les
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One of my personal projects was the creation of a home brew universe for the Classic Traveller science fiction role playing game. I thought it would be rather cool to include FU as part of the background history of the Homebrew Universe. So I started experimenting with writing background fiction.
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/03/legacy-chapter-one.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/03/legacy-chapter-two.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/04/legacy.html (chapter three)
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/04/legacy_04.html (chapter four)
Chapter five directly refers to this thread.
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/04/legacy_12.html (chapter five)
The Other Les
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There's more, but it doesn't directly involve FU.
The prologue to The Way Of Being represents a radical revision of the storyline. An alternative history, if you will.
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/08/way-of-being-prologue.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/08/way-of-being-chapter-one.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/10/way-of-being-chapter-two.html
The Keller Memoirs is a first person narrative of John March's chief henchman that starts with FU's funeral.
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2008/12/from-unpublished-memoirs-of-allen.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-unpublished-memoirs-of-allen.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-unpublished-memoirs-of-allen_21.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2009/01/alternate-history.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2009/01/keller-memoirs.html
http://mopu.blogspot.com/2009/01/keller-memoirs_25.html
This is the first I'm seeing this TL, but let me just say: what a ride! I read it nonstop in one sitting. I agree with some of the criticisms about Urqihart becoming a bit of an antihero Mary Sue in some later parts, and I would've liked a bit more exploration on what America was making of being upstaged by who they perceive to be their junior ally. But it was a very well-written and fun read.
I haven't even seen or read House of Cards (British or American versions)! Just might have to rectify that soon.
I haven't even seen or read House of Cards (British or American versions)! Just might have to rectify that soon.