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Is notable not only for his achievements in Cube research but also for his spectacular death. To this day nobody is certain what experiment Zeller was performing; it is known only that he, his lab and equipment, and all of his records were vaporised in a cloud of steam that left no residual heat or noxious gases. After Zeller's death, a hiatus on active Cube experimentation was called that persisted for nearly 50 years. In modern times, research has resumed, but proceeds very cautiously indeed. | Is notable not only for his achievements in Cube research but also for his spectacular death. To this day nobody is certain what experiment Zeller was performing; it is known only that he, his lab and equipment, and all of his records were vaporised in a cloud of steam that left no residual heat or noxious gases. After Zeller's death, a hiatus on active Cube experimentation was called that persisted for nearly 50 years. In modern times, research has resumed, but proceeds very cautiously indeed. | ||
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Revision as of 06:06, 21 March 2006
General
lived: 132AC - 172AC
- The Seventh of the Seven Founders of Perplex City Academy
- Made vast strides in the pursuit of Cube knowledge
- Just as well known for the circumstances of his death, described as "noble" and involving his work on the Cube
- One of the few Masters of the Academy to continue active research while holding the position
"Nihil obstat scientia,"
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According to "Perplex Issue Zero"
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Is notable not only for his achievements in Cube research but also for his spectacular death. To this day nobody is certain what experiment Zeller was performing; it is known only that he, his lab and equipment, and all of his records were vaporised in a cloud of steam that left no residual heat or noxious gases. After Zeller's death, a hiatus on active Cube experimentation was called that persisted for nearly 50 years. In modern times, research has resumed, but proceeds very cautiously indeed. |
References
- Biography of Zeller (4590452353.cache)
- Quote from Zeller on the Firebox site
- Name on the Academy logo
- Academy History
| The Seven Founders of The Academy |
| Aetiant Taversen | Catherine Carrick | Boaz Delaney | Helios Noi | Vianne Adamek | Robart Kermeen | Hesketh Zeller |
