Ha, you didn't go overboard, I just made a mistake thanks for the correction! I, as of yet, haven't read AU, but look foward to it, my favorite part about it being the solar system charts. ( I love maps!) I have to be in the right mood for sci-fi or fantasy. I loved the Steelheart series and look forward to the sequel series Apocalypse Guard.
By the way, your theories are very interesting, I've wondered if you could shed some light on the shards. (Is it okay to ask that on this part of the forum, or should I go to a different part?)