Book 3. (7 results) Priest-Kings of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 74 | "The reason for observation within the atmosphere," said Sarm, "is that it is simpler to get more definition in the signal because of greater proximity to its source. |
| 17 | 75 | To get comparable definition in an extra-atmospheric surveillance device would require more refined equipment". |
| 17 | 76 | The receptors on the surveillance craft were equipped to handle patterns of light, sound and scent, which, selectively collected and reconcentrated, were beamed to the Sardar for processing and analysis. |
| 17 | 77 | Reconstituted in large observation cubes these patterns might then be monitored by priest-kings. |
| 17 | 78 | Provisions were available also, as you might suppose, for taping the transmissions of the surveillance craft. |
| 17 | 79 | "We use random scanning patterns," said Sarm, "for we find in the long run, over centuries, they are more effective than following fixed scanning schedules. |
| 17 | 80 | Of course, if we know that something of interest or importance to us is occurring we lock onto its coordinates and follow its developments". |
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"The reason for observation within the atmosphere," said Sarm, "is that it is simpler to get more definition in the signal because of greater proximity to its source.
To get comparable definition in an extra-atmospheric surveillance device would require more refined equipment".
The receptors on the surveillance craft were equipped to handle patterns of light, sound and scent, which, selectively collected and reconcentrated, were beamed to the Sardar for processing and analysis.
Reconstituted in large observation cubes these patterns might then be monitored by priest-kings.
Provisions were available also, as you might suppose, for taping the transmissions of the surveillance craft.
"We use random scanning patterns," said Sarm, "for we find in the long run, over centuries, they are more effective than following fixed scanning schedules.
Of course, if we know that something of interest or importance to us is occurring we lock onto its coordinates and follow its developments".
- (Priest-Kings of Gor, Chapter )