Question
Due to its proximity to Earth and sun-like properties, the Epsilon Eridani system has long been a go-to for sci-fi writers looking to give their story a plausible real-world setting. For 10 points each:
[10e] In the first game in this series, the ship Pillar of Autumn escapes from Reach, a planet in the Epsilon Eridani system. Master Chief is the protagonist of this video game series.
ANSWER: Halo
[10m] The Epsilon Eridani system is also home to this space station that was captained by John Sheridan starting in season 2 of its namesake TV show. This station was built as a diplomatic hub following the Earth-Minbari War.
ANSWER: Babylon 5 [accept B5]
[10h] Nevil Clavain defects from the Conjoiners during a war with the Demarchists (“dem-ARK-ists”) over control of the Epsilon Eridani system in Redemption Ark, the second book of this Welsh author's Revelation Space series.
ANSWER: Alastair (Preston) Reynolds
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guelph Neg 4 | Carleton of Ottawa Fame | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Honk it Like It's Hot | Von Trapped | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 7 | 11.43 | 100% | 14% | 0% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 2 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 15.00 | 100% | 50% | 0% |