[quote=whizzball1]
Upon further review of what Ridge said, it is. Very illogical. There are numerous elements that would have no use at all. Thus, it is similar in mechanics: Each being of the race was born with a particular power relevant to a particular job which they continued to do for their lifetime.
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The primary error that captured my attention, so to speak, was the fact that the theoretical world does not take compounds into account.