Retropunk Mechanics!

[itsune9tl]

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Regarding Chinese gadgetry, 's been a while since I studied Ancient Chinese History...
But the Qin and Han Dynasties are regarded as China's Golden Age in terms of technology and culture. The Qin period was 221-206 BC, and the Han after that.

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If I remember my very basic ancient Chinese History correctly, they actually had the tech base for (rocket) powered gliders.
The only reason they didnt build any thing capable of manned flight was the Emporer at the time said (very loosely)
"The world ends at this Great Wall. Do any thing to prove me wrong, and heads will roll."

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I could easily see the Chinese flying "man lifting" dragon kites
for a combat drop onto an enemy's fortress.
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