[quote=Brovo]
On phone so short response.1: Near future tech would allow space elevators. Superior to launch pads in saving fuel. Getting resources into orbit for construction drones. Etc.2: Caesar didn't die of old age before reaching Gaul and Gaul didn't have 42+ years to prepare for his arrival. 
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1. Gravity doesn't stop at the atmosphere

2. You're right, nobody's ever overcome a challenge and everything is set in stone. :obnoxious: