📚心得【Expanse #7: Persepolis Rising】 by Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck, 2017
#Space_Opera #帝國興起 #不對稱作戰 #世界大戰
"Last long enough, and you'll see that they're all our people. The fuckers? I'm telling you they're us too." - Chrisjen Avasarala
好不容易挺過Free Navy Conflict、獲得數十年的和平時期，即將走向下一人生規劃的Rocinante crews，又遇上了震盪整個人類文明的帝國興起，熟悉的一切全部推翻。不同的是，這次實力過於懸殊，且敵方無法被擊破，贏不了戰爭的情況下，是否該努力贏得個別戰鬥呢？對方終究是個人，即使不死不滅，還是會有人性弱點，拖延時間能製造機會嗎？又或是一切都是徒然？再者，靠武力能使人表面與行動妥協，但人心對表達自我思想的渴望真是能透過武力來壓抑的嗎？對於內心尚未屈服之人，勝利後應該如何管理？
這次在劇情上，我很滿意過去的世仇們在面對同一個強大敵人時，再絕望也能抱著一絲希望全力合作，既複習《三體》的人類內鬥之後，感覺很新鮮；比較扯的是舊OPA成員們執行任務的順利程度，能想像有己方內鬼在配合，但在Medina站內外搞了那麼多手腳，只要有個基本的sensor就能露出馬腳吧？更何況年代上早該有AGI了，做什麼事情應該不久就會被發現才對，怎麼看都是Laconia方security protocol太沒競爭力，占領後人員不足、在地人不可完全信任的現狀下，要解決的問題是如何透過最少的人手實施最大程度的監控吧？那就逐步安裝監控設備、強化對資訊的掌控不就很大程度的避免叛亂發生了嗎？
科幻的合理性上…看過就知道，有待商榷 😓 畢竟是雙方都還沒摸透的科技樹。
人類是否該由帝國來統治這問題倒是挺有趣的，我認為短期非常時期、不看轉型期間各種成本的情況下，若能保證領頭決策大多正確（又能由誰來決定何謂正確呢？），帝國是能帶領文明走向「繁榮」，但文化上的「興盛」以帝國形式是做不到的，對於各領域的多元化會有不小的影響。
總的來說，這集對我來說好壞參半，我很喜歡劇情走的大方向，但一些不小的點上也有合理性上的問題。
倒數第3集啦，剩2集看完全系列！
IMO總分：71分，劇情與科幻合理性上出了點戲，但我喜歡劇情大方向。
核心思想：★★★★☆ 核心討論議題是否有趣*5
劇情細節：★★★★☆ 綜觀整體劇情的質與量*4
角色刻畫：★★★★☆ 角色群的必要性與深度*3
科學軟硬：★★☆☆☆ 是否符合現實物理現象*3
結局滿意：★★★☆☆ 結局滿意度與有無餘韻*3
易讀程度：★★★★☆ 閱讀時章節是否難消化*2
#Space_Opera #Military_Dictator #Asymmetric_Warfare #World_War
"Last long enough, and you'll see that they're all our people. The fuckers? I'm telling you they're us too." - Chrisjen Avasarala
After barely surviving the Free Navy Conflict and enjoying decades of peace, the Rocinante crew, who are about to move on to the next phase of their lives, find themselves facing the rise of an empire that shakes the entire human civilization. Everything they know is turned upside down. The difference this time is that the power gap is huge, and the enemy cannot be defeated. In a situation where winning the war is impossible, should they even try to win individual battles? Even though the opponent is seemingly invincible, they are still human and have vulnerabilities. Can delaying tactics create opportunities? Or is it all in vain? Moreover, force can make people outwardly comply with actions, but can it suppress their desire to express their thoughts freely? How should one manage those who have not surrendered inwardly even after being defeated?
In terms of plot, I appreciate how past sworn enemies unite against a common formidable enemy, holding onto hope and working together despite the despair. It's fresh coming off the internal struggles in 《Three Body Problem》. What’s more amusing is how smooth the old OPA members execute their missions, especially with an accomplice from their own side who's been planting all sorts of tricks inside and outside Medina Station. With just a basic sensor, wouldn't they be exposed? And considering that AGI should already exist by now, it seems like everything they do would soon be discovered. It appears that Laconia’s security protocols are severely lacking. In a situation where the occupying force is stretched thin and local personnel cannot be fully trusted, the key problem to solve would be implementing maximum surveillance with minimal manpower. Wouldn’t gradually installing monitoring equipment and strengthening control over information go a long way in preventing uprisings?
As for the scientific plausibility… well, it’s debatable 😓 After all, both sides are still figuring out each other’s tech tree.
The question of whether humanity should be ruled by an empire is intriguing. In my view, during a short-term state of emergency without considering the transitional costs, if leadership decisions are mostly correct (but who decides what correctness entails?), an empire could guide civilization toward "prosperity." However, cultural "flourishing" isn't achievable through an imperial structure. It would significantly impact diversity across various fields.
All in all, this episode is a mixed bag for me. I love the big picture of the plot but have some issues with its smaller details and scientific plausibility.
Only two volumes left to complete the series!
IMO Rating: 71. The episode has some story and plausibility issues, but I like the direction of the plot.
Core Theme: ★★★★☆ (*5)
Plot Quality: ★★★★☆ (*4)
Character Development: ★★★★☆ (*3)
Science Validity: ★★☆☆☆ (*3)
Ending Satisfaction: ★★★☆☆ (*3)
Readability: ★★★★☆ (*2)
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