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Posted by Geek Heretic (Member # 9964) on :

I really enjoyed Empire.
A question about who is who though....

Verus is most likely based on George Soros (no need to confirm, he could as easily be any big money lefty)

Is there a real life analog for Torrent? Maybe not as Augustus to be (if that is what he is to become), but even as a history writer. I ask because I would like to read his books.

One other observation, I was suprised at the minor role of homeland security within Empire. Should they have been a bigger player in the fight against the progressives?

A fun read though, action packed and thought provoking.

GH

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

I don't know, what does Homeland Security actually do?

Posted by TheHumanTarget (Member # 7129) on :

quote:
I don't know, what does Homeland Security actually do?

Secure the homeland.
Please don't ask any more questions.
Thank you.