Editing Rina's 21 Things

A road-map to Rina's twitches and barbs, in ascending severity:

'''1.'''  Licorice goes well with fish. <br>
'''2.''' Chewing gum can get you out of a sticky situation by its very nature of being sticky.  Keep a pack handy at all times.  If nothing else, it makes an effective bribe.<br>
'''3.'''  Chocolate makes an even better bribe but doesn’t keep well in your pocket.  If you get the chance to acquire some, however, never pass it up.<br>
'''4.'''  Always keep duct tape, elastics, paper clips, and a multi-tool ready to use at all times—they will work even when a gun can’t.<br>
'''5.'''  Just about anything can be repaired with duct tape, elastics, paper clips, and a multi-tool.<br>  
'''6.'''  If not '''#5,''' then you need to machine it from scratch.<br>
'''7.'''  Machining from scratch is a finicking and messy business best done in calm conditions.<br>
'''8.'''  If you need to do '''#6,''' it will never be '''#7'''.<br>
'''9.'''  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it but stock plenty of spares.<br>
'''10.''' The pilot flies the ship, but the engine lets him do it—take care of the engine first.<br>
'''11.''' On guns:  like the engine, take care of it first.  Unlike the engine, it is possible to get things done and go places without it.<br>
'''12.'''  If you have a gun, as with engines, know it inside and out.  If you shoot, be a crack shot.  If you can’t do both, find another weapon.<br>
'''13.'''  Never forget: the gun is the most obvious weapon choice in the ‘Verse.  Flummox your opponent by using something else. Be inventive.<br>
'''14.''' “Forewarned is forearmed.”   Familiarize yourself with your environment and notice everything.  You’ll never know when it will save your life. <br>
'''15.''' Put your back to the door only if you can see it.  Know your exits and devise at least two more for emergencies.<br>
'''16.'''  If you can, without endangering the crew, when facing overwhelming odds alone, RUN. <br> 
'''17.'''  If you can’t do '''#16''', stand and fight.  If you can do it from behind or in ambush, all the better.  From a distance is best. (Remember—this is against overwhelming odds.)<br>
'''18.'''  Your crew is like your ship—with them on your side you can go anywhere, do anything, and live to tell about it.  Maintain both as best as you possibly can. <br> 
'''19.'''  Barehanded, the strength of a determined man is always stronger than that of a woman, however desperate.  It’s best a woman meets this with preparation and cunning/knowledge, rather than defenseless and ignorant.<br>
'''20.'''  The human body can sustain damage beyond normal expectation and survive.<br>
'''21.'''  Monsters wear Human faces. <br>

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