Originally posted by Guv
Kzin: The spelling might be slightly different, but your name reminds me of an anthology called the Earth-Kzin wars.
Well spotted - I joined up quickly wanting to get some bit of info or other and thought of this name from that context (I wanted something that was short, that I would remember and would be recognisable to other sci-fi fans). I - erm - borrowed the picture of a Kzin in my Avatar from some other Kzin. The two other high profile Niven aliens are more fun but their names wouldn't be suitable.

Originally posted by Guv
Crichton (?spelling) always bugged me because he often portrays scientists as jerks or nerds.
I don't know - the girl palaeontologist in Jurassic Park seemed up to scratch.