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Why Mal is an effective Spaceship Captain

POSTED BY: MONKSDAD
UPDATED: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 21:16
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008 5:05 PM

MONKSDAD


Mal is mentioned over at IO9 give it a read.
http://io9.com/353543/seven-habits-of-highly-effective-spaceship-capta
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"And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community."

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:16 PM

FREEBROWNCOAT


Interesting.

I think "willing to take a bullet for your crew" is what Mal is about and what attracts us to his character. Glad Joss's writing is there and bringing that trait out. Being recognized as something a Captain (Tightpants) needs shows others know this is true.

"You don't know me son. So let me explain this to you once: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake, you'll be facing me and you'll be armed."

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