Prolong

The main societal fact of the Honorverse is the availability of "Prolong" - in most of its interstellar polities at least - which as the name implies leads to a human life-span of 200+ years, most of it fully productive; there are several versions of Prolong with the first still used on the moderately backward planets extending life "only" into the mid 100's - the fully backward one have no prolong of course - but on the main polities of the series, Manticore, Haven and the human space giant The Solarian League, people in their 40's are in their early young adulthood so when the series starts in OBS, Honor is about 40 and on her first cruiser command as a junior Captain in Manticore's navy.

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The main societal fact of the Honorverse is the availability of "Prolong" - in most of its interstellar polities at least - which as the name implies leads to a human life-span of 200+ years, most of it fully productive; there are several versions of Prolong with the first still used on the moderately backward planets extending life "only" into the mid 100's - the fully backward one have no prolong of course - but on the main polities of the series, Manticore, Haven and the human space giant The Solarian League, people in their 40's are in their early young adulthood so when the series starts in OBS, Honor is about 40 and on her first cruiser command as a junior Captain in Manticore's navy.

An Invitation to David Weber's Honorverse (by Liviu Suciu) Liviu 2010

Prolong the medieval era by two centuries, right up to the close of the fifteenth century.

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

Unless you put in the vase that white Prolong-A-Stalk stuff that comes with flowers.

John Shore: Ah, Love. It's So Like a Tapeworm. 2010

Unless you put in the vase that white Prolong-A-Stalk stuff that comes with flowers.

John Shore: Ah, Love. It's So Like a Tapeworm. 2010

MAC's Pro Longwear lipcreme in Prolong, a true red, combines a light, creamy texture with a long-lasting finish. $16 at MAC stores and www.maccosmetics.com.

Trend Report: Festive Holiday Makeup Holly E. Thomas 2010

Prolong the life of your car and keep it in tip-top shape by following advice from automobile experts.

Tips to Keep Your Car in Excellent Condition | Lifehacker Australia 2008

-- Prolong their careers -- because everything about them will age more slowly, from their eyes to their arteries, from their brain cells to their joints.

Rip Esselstyn: Attention Athletes: Eat Your Vegetables 2009

Can drive away top performers Prolong cost-cutting Drain long-term morale Source: WSJ research But some workplace experts say layoffs often are more efficient.

Weighing Furlough vs. Layoff 2009

Prolong the life of your car and keep it in tip-top shape by following advice from automobile experts.

Tips to Keep Your Car in Excellent Condition | Lifehacker Australia 2008