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Title:	Arcana Caelestia
Notice:	Directory listings are in topic 2
Moderator:	NETRIX::thomas

Created:	Thu Dec 08 1983
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1300
Total number of notes:	18728

659.0. "CASCA: The Eternal Mercenary" by BSS::EAGER () Fri Jul 29 1988 15:23

    
    	I have just been introduced to a new "SAGA" series called
    "CASCA". It is about a Roman soldier who is among the squad 
    assigned the task of crucifing Jesus and the two thieves. In
    order to shorten the time they have to remain on duty he uses
    his sword to kill Jesus thereby elminating his suffering and 
    also having the squad stay at the site all night until he dies.
    
    	Because of this Jesus tells him : "You are content to be a
    soldier, So you shall be until my return". This refers to the
    second coming of Christ. From that time on Casca finds out that
    he is immortal and wanders the Earth in and out of wars, waiting
    for Jesus to return and set him free from the curse placed on him.
    
    	There are at least 19 books out so far and I am up to #15.The
    book stores here in the Springs have not figured out whether this
    is adventure or SCIFI. I consider it a mix of both and highly
    reccommend the series. For any of you who have read and enjoyed
    the Durmmarest Saga by E.C. TUBB, I think you will enjoy this series
    also.
    
                                                         Mark

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
659.1	Remember Barry Sadler?	SANFAN::BARRETODE		`Mon Aug 01 1988 21:29`	34
	I picked up one of the series last year, but it's still in my "To Be Read" pile. The author's name interested me, though. There was an ex-Green Baret in the sixties named Sgt. Barry Sadler (anyone remember "Ballad of the Green Berets"?). Suppose it's the same man? -Terry.. < Note 659.0 by BSS::EAGER > -< CASCA: The Eternal Mercenary >- I have just been introduced to a new "SAGA" series called "CASCA". It is about a Roman soldier who is among the squad assigned the task of crucifing Jesus and the two thieves. In order to shorten the time they have to remain on duty he uses his sword to kill Jesus thereby elminating his suffering and also having the squad stay at the site all night until he dies. Because of this Jesus tells him : "You are content to be a soldier, So you shall be until my return". This refers to the second coming of Christ. From that time on Casca finds out that he is immortal and wanders the Earth in and out of wars, waiting for Jesus to return and set him free from the curse placed on him. There are at least 19 books out so far and I am up to #15.The book stores here in the Springs have not figured out whether this is adventure or SCIFI. I consider it a mix of both and highly reccommend the series. For any of you who have read and enjoyed the Durmmarest Saga by E.C. TUBB, I think you will enjoy this series also. Mark
659.2		AKOV11::BOYAJIAN	Copyright � 1953	`Wed Aug 03 1988 04:36`	3
	Yes, it's the same Barry Sadler. --- jerry
659.3	I don't think this is a nit.	DSSDEV::CANTOR	Dave C.	`Thu Aug 04 1988 02:26`	8
	Re .1 > There was an ex-Green Baret in the sixties named Sgt. Barry Sadler ... That was Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, not just Sergeant. ============== Dave C.
659.4	Mox nix.	STRATA::RUDMAN	Keeping my charisma in check...	`Mon Aug 08 1988 14:23`	4
	No biggie; even the O.D. people drop the "Staff", even 'tho there is a big gap between E5 & E6. Don
659.5	Casca! The living legend!	JETSAM::WILBUR		`Mon Nov 07 1988 16:13`	9
	I read everyone that comes out...It's like chewing popcorn and drinking soda...Can't keep you alive forever but it fills the spot. And either the first six are the best or you get used to them quickly.