Worlds most viralent Empire

JALU3 · 08-11-07, 11:57 AM

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

August · 08-11-07, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

JALU3 · 08-11-07, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

Yes I am sure I did, just am coming on the end of a long day. Sorry for my spelling errors.

Jimbuna · 08-11-07, 01:00 PM

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

August · 08-11-07, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

Just being large doesn't necessarily qualify I think.

vir·u·lent
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>

Jimbuna · 08-11-07, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

Just being large doesn't necessarily qualify I think.

vir·u·lent
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>

Our history teaches us we've been all of those at some time or other

August · 08-11-07, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

Yes I am sure I did, just am coming on the end of a long day. Sorry for my spelling errors.

oh no problem. I was just making sure as the word is so key to your poll.

View Poll Results: What, in your opinion, has been the most viralent Empire?
Persian Empire	0	0%
Macedonian Empire	1	2.22%
Maurya Empire	0	0%
Chinese Empire	0	0%
Sassanid Persian Empire	0	0%
Roman Empire	5	11.11%
Hunnic Empire	1	2.22%
Arab Empire	2	4.44%
Seljuk Empire	0	0%
Mongol Empire	3	6.67%
Timurid Empire	0	0%
Inca Empire	0	0%
Mughal Empire	0	0%
Ottoman Empire	1	2.22%
Spanish Empire	2	4.44%
Portuguese Empire	0	0%
French Empire	0	0%
Dutch Empire	2	4.44%
British Empire	16	35.56%
German Empire	3	6.67%
Russian Empire	1	2.22%
American Empire	3	6.67%
Soviet Empire	5	11.11%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

08-11-07, 11:57 AM	#1
JALU3 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: 11SMS 98896 10565 Posts: 756 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Worlds most viralent Empire Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent? __________________ "The Federation needs men like you, doctor. Men of conscience. Men of principle. Men who can sleep at night... You're also the reason Section Thirty-one exists -- someone has to protect men like you from a universe that doesn't share your sense of right and wrong." -Sloan, Section Thirty-One

08-11-07, 01:00 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!