The Nagasaki Vector
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The Nagasaki Vector is a science fiction novel by libertarian author L. Neil Smith, set in his alternate-history North American Confederacy universe and exploring themes of individual liberty and political intrigue.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Nagasaki Vector canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6910235 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nagasaki Vector Context triple: [L. Neil Smith, notableWork, The Nagasaki Vector]
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Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a classic vodka-based cocktail typically made with triple sec and lime juice, known for its strong, citrusy flavor.
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Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a high-thrill water slide attraction featuring steep drops and fast-paced riding, located at the Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast water park in Australia.
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Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a 2018 studio album by American rapper Eminem, known for its aggressive lyrical style, surprise release, and extensive criticism of contemporary hip hop and media.
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Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a 2004 studio album by Chicago rapper Twista that showcases his rapid-fire flow and features the hit single "Slow Jamz."
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Ominato Base
Ominato Base is a major Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force naval installation located in northern Honshu, serving as a strategic hub for maritime defense and patrol operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nagasaki Vector Target entity description: The Nagasaki Vector is a science fiction novel by libertarian author L. Neil Smith, set in his alternate-history North American Confederacy universe and exploring themes of individual liberty and political intrigue.
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A.
Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a classic vodka-based cocktail typically made with triple sec and lime juice, known for its strong, citrusy flavor.
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B.
Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a high-thrill water slide attraction featuring steep drops and fast-paced riding, located at the Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast water park in Australia.
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C.
Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a 2018 studio album by American rapper Eminem, known for its aggressive lyrical style, surprise release, and extensive criticism of contemporary hip hop and media.
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D.
Kamikaze
Kamikaze is a 2004 studio album by Chicago rapper Twista that showcases his rapid-fire flow and features the hit single "Slow Jamz."
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E.
Ominato Base
Ominato Base is a major Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force naval installation located in northern Honshu, serving as a strategic hub for maritime defense and patrol operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | science fiction novel ⓘ |
| author | L. Neil Smith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| exploresConcept |
limited government
ⓘ
moral responsibility ⓘ personal freedom ⓘ state power ⓘ |
| genre | science fiction ⓘ |
| hasAlternateHistory | yes ⓘ |
| hasFictionalUniverseCreator | L. Neil Smith ⓘ |
| hasForm | novel ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeFocus |
conspiracy
ⓘ
espionage ⓘ political conflict ⓘ |
| hasPoliticalOrientation | libertarian ⓘ |
| hasTargetAudience |
adult readers
ⓘ
libertarian readers ⓘ science fiction fans ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | libertarian science fiction ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person narration ⓘ |
| partOfGenreTradition | American libertarian fiction ⓘ |
| series |
North American Confederacy series
ⓘ
linked to:
The North American Confederacy series
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| setInUniverse | North American Confederacy ⓘ |
| settingType | alternate history ⓘ |
| theme |
individual liberty
ⓘ
political intrigue ⓘ |
| workInAuthorBibliography | L. Neil Smith bibliography ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Nagasaki Vector Description of subject: The Nagasaki Vector is a science fiction novel by libertarian author L. Neil Smith, set in his alternate-history North American Confederacy universe and exploring themes of individual liberty and political intrigue.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.