Dating as far back as 1030 bce, the rudder has always been trusted to take you to where you need to go. It tends to steer you right, and left. but where I want to focus on is the focal point. The year 1, when rudders have been put onto ocean going ships. today, we are in one of the many port cities of the Han dynasty.
Before the rudder, boats were far more difficult to steer. Obstacles such as wind could simply push you off course.
With the advent of rudders on ships, it became much easier to get to where you need to go, without leagues of men needed to change direction using paddles, ores, or hauling the sails. this allowed for tighter turns, and better counteracting of wind, preventing you from getting lost.
but how do the crew like it. today, the toaster machine has taken us back in time, back to beginning of time. back to the year, 1. in the year 1, properly mounted rear rudders, instead of simple oars were becoming common. to find out how this aided in steering, I asked the helmsmen of this brand new junk. "I must say it is far easier to steer" according to the helmsmen, the rudder allows for less effort to be put into physically steering. the boys on the deck seemed just as enthused. "We don't have to fiddle with the sails as much, and an easy job is a good one!". the captain however seems most happy. "with these new rudders, we can navigate the ocean far more accurately, looks like were going to create a golden age for Chinese trade and colonization. I'm gonna be RICH". I think this is the era for me. open water, exploration, and glory. just as I was moving in my bags, i realized that we would all have to sleep in wooden bunks with no privacy, no sheets, and no showers. I think I will stay on land.
As i weasel my way away from the docks, I'm noticed by one of my to be crewmates. "He's trying to leave his service, GET HIM"
Uh Oh
Magic toaster get me out of here. somewhere full of land. no water to worry about, Lets look into seismology instead.
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