Karpov smiled.
“Yes,” Fedorov continued. “There’s another concept that Dorland talks about in that book. He calls it ‘Quantum Karma.’ The notion of one’s karma is an old metaphysical concept from the eastern traditions. The things a person does in one state of existence have an effect in deciding their future fate. Dorland says that there’s a physical analogue for that—and on a quantum level. He suggests that Prime Movers can accumulate an aura of Quantum Karma around them that also has profound effects on the configuration of future moments in Time. Think of it like the way a ship’s hull concentrates the magnetic field of the earth. In this war, they introduced degaussing techniques to reduce that and lower the risk that a ship might set off a magnetic mine. We still routinely degauss ships in normal maintenance cycles. Well, what Dorland says is that Prime Movers collect quantum karma, and while it may not set off mines, it does have a profound effect on the outcome of events—particularly when their own volition is involved in those outcomes.”
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Karpov put all Fedorov’s logic into one simple phrase.
“Exactly,” Fedorov smiled.
“Well then, is there a will, Fedorov? Are we of one mind on this? If so, then we need to bring in Volsky and Gromyko, and all put our hands on the haft of the same sword.”
“I don’t see any other way,” said Fedorov. “It’s clear that we can’t do what we originally intended here, but in 1908, our will has terrible and all changing power to work its way on the world and future time.”
“And we’ll get there,” said Karpov. “Mark my words, if we all set our minds on the same course together, we’ll get there.”
He got up, walked to the bar and reached for a bottle of Vodka. “Let’s drink on it,” which was something Russians enjoyed morning, noon or night. He poured out two shot glasses, extending one to Fedorov.
“To 1908,” he said with a new light in his eyes.
“To 1908,” said Fedorov, “and all that must be done….”
Season four continues with
Kirov Series: Volume 30
Ironfall
Fedorov and Karpov arrange a meeting with Volsky and Gromyko to discuss their new plan to target the Prime Meridian of fate and time in 1908, but the Japanese fleet has other ideas, and the ships must soon fight for their survival against warriors from both the present and future time.
The war continues in 1943, with Guderian driving south towards Basra and Erwin Rommel unleashing a classic envelopment attack towards Damascus. As the German 11th and 17th Armies slowly grind down the last of Soviet resistance in the Taman Peninsula, tensions reach a breaking point when they meet Volkov’s forces dug in west of Maykop. The Führer has ordered his legions to take and occupy that place, and Ivan Volkov chooses to stand his ground. The war in the east now threatens to spiral out of control, with new fighting erupting on every frontier in the deeply fractured hinterland of Mother Russia.
Meanwhile, Elena Fairchild finally learns the fate of the men she sent into the hidden passage beneath St. Michael’s Cave, and also makes a surprising discovery that will give her the means to find and retrieve the key that was lost on the Battleship Rodney.
KIROV SERIES:
Kirov — Kirov Series — Volume 1
Cauldron of Fire — Kirov Series — Volume 2
Pacific Storm — Kirov Series — Volume 3
Men of War — Kirov Series — Volume 4
Nine Days Falling — Kirov Series — Volume 5
Fallen Angels — Kirov Series — Volume 6
Devil’s Garden — Kirov Series — Volume 7
Armageddon – Kirov Series – Volume 8
Altered States – Kirov Series – Volume 9
Darkest Hour – Kirov Series – Volume 10
Hinge of Fate – Kirov Series – Volume 11
Three Kings – Kirov Series – Volume 12
Grand Alliance – Kirov Series – Volume 13
Hammer of God – Kirov Series – Volume 14
Crescendo of Doom – Kirov Series – Volume 15
Paradox Hour – Kirov Series – Volume 16
Doppelganger – Kirov Series – Volume 17
Nemesis – Kirov Series – Volume 18
Winter Storm – Kirov Series – Volume 19
Tide of Fortune – Kirov Series – Volume 20
Knight’s Move – Kirov Series – Volume 21
Turning Point – Kirov Series – Volume 22
Steel Reign – Kirov Series – Volume 23
Second Front – Kirov Series – Volume 24
Tigers East – Volume 25
Thor’s Anvil – Volume 26
1943 – Volume 27
Lions at Dawn – Volume 28
Stormtide Rising – Volume 29
Ironfall – Volume 30
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