The Death Star meets Propio, Apropiado, and Transferido
In the last article I described the Spanish True School’s Timing Contexts. (Link)
Here is the table again for reference:
Times and Timings in Spanish True School
| Time | Offending Timing | Simple English | Executive\Dispositive | Fencing Context |
| Before (not in time) | Propio | Get | — | First Intention Action |
| During (in time) | Apropiado | Give (Given) | Dispositive | Attacks into preparation, Multi-Intention Attacks |
| After (possibly in time) | Transferido | Steal (Stolen) | Executive | Parry-Riposte, Counterattacks |
We can easily see these concepts in action by considering the actions of the first two Death Stars.
Propio – The Death Star Attacks Alderaan
Alderaan is at rest and the Death Star strikes in the before time, totally blowing it away with a Propio Medio Proporcionado. It’s evil, but it worked.
Apropiado – The Rebel Fleet Attacks the Death Star at The Battle of Yavin
The Death Star is moving into position to attack and is destroyed while preparing to fire with an Apropiado Medio Proporcionado. You can’t “fire when ready” when you’re dead.
Transferido – During the Attack on the Second Death Star the Death Star Attacks the Rebel Fleet
The attack is underway and the Death Star counterattacks with a Transferido Medio Proporcionado! It’s a Trap!!!
Bonus Transferido – During the Death Star’s counterattack, the Rebels counterattack the counterattack
The Rebels have reversed the Emperor’s Transferido with a Transferido of their own. Yeeee-hawwww!