I just realized, I don't understand how New Avalon works. Is it on a planet/planetoid with in the Sphere? Is it like the pre-Columbian ideas of Earth - flat, stretching towards the horizon?

How was New Avalon built? And why does Gryphon continue on as it's head of state and not Lord F? Is WDF the offical miltiary force of New Avalon, or are they still independent?

Also, I admit total ignorance on how a Dyson Sphere is suppose to work. I understand that it harnesses the power of a sun (in this case Zeta Cygni) to create the Sphere...but what is the advantage of having a Sphere? Militarily, does it make a good shield? Why use a Dyson Sphere at Zeta Cygni? Is it just something that's cool?

curious,
t.

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