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You say that now, but once we perfect AMBAC technology and accidentally release large numbers of Minovsky particles, we will need humanoid combat vehicles to fight our battles!
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> Minovsky particles

I love the way these things always have to have names that sound exotic or menacing to English speakers. Where are the Smith particles or the Jim particles?


Well in this case it was made by and for Japanese speakers.

I guess Russians are scary for everyone. Including Russians, I assume.

All of my Russian friends briefly become terrified when they pass by a mirror, and have to regain their composure.



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