While I think all the serious pearl clutching over Maddox recast is a bit ridiculous, I do appreciate the passion and good humour in this thread. Brian Brophy seems a good egg, and hopefully he appreciates the enthusiastic support and recognition he seems to be getting right now.
When the moon is in the seventh house, and jupiter aligns with mars, Then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars! This is the dawning of the age of Brophypalooza.
Captain Robau doesn't beam down to the surface. He just jumps from the starship while it's in orbit. Captain Robau doesn't need to swing his arm to punch someone. He just makes a fist and the other person runs into it.
If Captain Robau and Brophy enter a star system together the sun will immediately go nova-it can't handle the level of awesomeness.