Character of the Day: Admiral Firmus Piett
December 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Character of the Day: Admiral Firmus Piett
"Farmer" comes from Latin "firmus," signature or contract. As in "tax farmer" or "farming out a task." That's the actual meaning of farmer; it 100% means wealthy landlords, not the people who do the work.
September 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
"Farmer" comes from Latin "firmus," signature or contract. As in "tax farmer" or "farming out a task." That's the actual meaning of farmer; it 100% means wealthy landlords, not the people who do the work.
AI data centre company Firmus starts development work at Wesley Vale without permit www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
AI data centre company starts development work without a permit
The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au
September 25, 2026 at 10:35 PM
AI data centre company Firmus starts development work at Wesley Vale without permit www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
Artificial intelligence company Firmus plans to use state-owned agricultural irrigation water www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Data centre builder lets slip plan to use irrigation water
Data centre builder Firmus Technologies posts to its website a statement, since removed, indicating its intention to get some of its cooling water from the state-owned irrigation system, adding "but w...
www.abc.net.au
July 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Artificial intelligence company Firmus plans to use state-owned agricultural irrigation water www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
QOTD:
“Lord Vader… My lord, we have them.”
— Firmus Piett
“Lord Vader… My lord, we have them.”
— Firmus Piett
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
QOTD:
“Lord Vader… My lord, we have them.”
— Firmus Piett
“Lord Vader… My lord, we have them.”
— Firmus Piett
society went downhill when we stopped naming people like this
July 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
society went downhill when we stopped naming people like this
It is genuinely so funny to have a google alert set up for Australian data centre company news
April 24, 2026 at 12:15 AM
It is genuinely so funny to have a google alert set up for Australian data centre company news
An altar to Diana and Apollo which was dedicated by Marcus Cocceius Firmus - a Centurion of the Second Augusta Legion. It was found at Auchendavy Roman Fort in East Dunbartonshire, and is now part of the collections at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow 📸 My own #EpigraphyTuesday
July 21, 2026 at 6:16 AM
An altar to Diana and Apollo which was dedicated by Marcus Cocceius Firmus - a Centurion of the Second Augusta Legion. It was found at Auchendavy Roman Fort in East Dunbartonshire, and is now part of the collections at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow 📸 My own #EpigraphyTuesday
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of actor Kenneth Colley at 87.
Colley was best known for his for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return Of The Jedi’.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends. 💔
Colley was best known for his for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return Of The Jedi’.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends. 💔
July 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of actor Kenneth Colley at 87.
Colley was best known for his for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return Of The Jedi’.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends. 💔
Colley was best known for his for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return Of The Jedi’.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends. 💔
RIP Kenneth Colley.
The English actor was best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out) as Admiral Firmus Piett. He played Jesus in The Life of Brian, and worked also in Firefox (1982), Jabberwocky (1977)...
He was 87.
The English actor was best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out) as Admiral Firmus Piett. He played Jesus in The Life of Brian, and worked also in Firefox (1982), Jabberwocky (1977)...
He was 87.
July 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
RIP Kenneth Colley.
The English actor was best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out) as Admiral Firmus Piett. He played Jesus in The Life of Brian, and worked also in Firefox (1982), Jabberwocky (1977)...
He was 87.
The English actor was best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out) as Admiral Firmus Piett. He played Jesus in The Life of Brian, and worked also in Firefox (1982), Jabberwocky (1977)...
He was 87.
QOTD:
“Bounty hunters. We don't need their scum.”
“Yes, sir. Those rebels won't escape us.”
— Firmus Piett & Venka
“Bounty hunters. We don't need their scum.”
“Yes, sir. Those rebels won't escape us.”
— Firmus Piett & Venka
February 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
QOTD:
“Bounty hunters. We don't need their scum.”
“Yes, sir. Those rebels won't escape us.”
— Firmus Piett & Venka
“Bounty hunters. We don't need their scum.”
“Yes, sir. Those rebels won't escape us.”
— Firmus Piett & Venka
Admiral Firmus Piett will return in Avengers: Doomsday.
January 8, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Admiral Firmus Piett will return in Avengers: Doomsday.
Morreu aos 87 anos, de Covid-19, o ator Kenneth Colley. Ele foi Jesus em A Vida de Brian (Monty Python) e o Almirante Firmus Piett na franquia Star Wars.
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Morreu aos 87 anos, de Covid-19, o ator Kenneth Colley. Ele foi Jesus em A Vida de Brian (Monty Python) e o Almirante Firmus Piett na franquia Star Wars.
AI data centre company Firmus starts development work at Wesley Vale without permit
AI data centre company starts development work without a permit
The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au
September 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
AI data centre company Firmus starts development work at Wesley Vale without permit
QOTD:
“Alert all commands. Ready for the tractor beam.”
— Firmus Piett
“Alert all commands. Ready for the tractor beam.”
— Firmus Piett
August 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
QOTD:
“Alert all commands. Ready for the tractor beam.”
— Firmus Piett
“Alert all commands. Ready for the tractor beam.”
— Firmus Piett
‘Cr Freshney said Firmus had committed in writing to working with the council.
"I suggest undertaking work without permits isn't consistent with that written commitment," he said.’
#politas #auspol
"I suggest undertaking work without permits isn't consistent with that written commitment," he said.’
#politas #auspol
AI data centre company Firmus starts development work at Wesley Vale without permit
AI data centre company starts development work without a permit
The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au
September 26, 2026 at 1:05 AM
An altar to Diana and Apollo which was dedicated by Marcus Cocceius Firmus - a Centurion of the Second Augustan Legion. It was found at Auchendavy Roman Fort in East Dunbartonshire. 📸 My own. #EpigraphyTuesday #RomanScotland #HunterianMuseum
February 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
An altar to Diana and Apollo which was dedicated by Marcus Cocceius Firmus - a Centurion of the Second Augustan Legion. It was found at Auchendavy Roman Fort in East Dunbartonshire. 📸 My own. #EpigraphyTuesday #RomanScotland #HunterianMuseum
‘Greens MP Tabatha Badger praised the council for intervening...
"If Firmus is indeed pushing ahead at Wesley Vale before having the right approvals, what else will they get up to?
"Do Firmus think just because they sponsored the Tassie Devils they can get a free kick?"’
#politas
"If Firmus is indeed pushing ahead at Wesley Vale before having the right approvals, what else will they get up to?
"Do Firmus think just because they sponsored the Tassie Devils they can get a free kick?"’
#politas
September 26, 2026 at 1:10 AM
‘Greens MP Tabatha Badger praised the council for intervening...
"If Firmus is indeed pushing ahead at Wesley Vale before having the right approvals, what else will they get up to?
"Do Firmus think just because they sponsored the Tassie Devils they can get a free kick?"’
#politas
"If Firmus is indeed pushing ahead at Wesley Vale before having the right approvals, what else will they get up to?
"Do Firmus think just because they sponsored the Tassie Devils they can get a free kick?"’
#politas
Nvidia is partnering with Australian startup Firmus Technologies to create a massive fleet of renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence data centers across the country
Nvidia Partners in $2.9 Billion Australia Data Center Drive
Nvidia Corp. is partnering with Australian startup Firmus Technologies Ltd. to create a massive fleet of renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence data centers across the country.
bloom.bg
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Nvidia is partnering with Australian startup Firmus Technologies to create a massive fleet of renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence data centers across the country
The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
AI data centre company starts development work without a permit
The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
www.abc.net.au
September 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Amazing story here about how data centre company Firmus has been quietly deleting a huge raft of environmental claims from its site, including correcting its unauthorised use of a United Nations (!!!!!) sustainability logo
www.smh.com.au/technology/f...
www.smh.com.au/technology/f...
May 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Amazing story here about how data centre company Firmus has been quietly deleting a huge raft of environmental claims from its site, including correcting its unauthorised use of a United Nations (!!!!!) sustainability logo
www.smh.com.au/technology/f...
www.smh.com.au/technology/f...
Monodia y polifonía: Cantus firmus y contrapunto libre.
July 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Monodia y polifonía: Cantus firmus y contrapunto libre.
Firmus may be of interest to you, once on boards
September 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Firmus may be of interest to you, once on boards
For #TombstoneTuesday, here's Firmus of cohors Raetorum from Andernach (now in Bonn LVR). He holds two javelins in his right hand and the horizontal grip of an oval shield in his left. he has similar highly detailed equipment to many early Principate Rhineland tombstones.
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
For #TombstoneTuesday, here's Firmus of cohors Raetorum from Andernach (now in Bonn LVR). He holds two javelins in his right hand and the horizontal grip of an oval shield in his left. he has similar highly detailed equipment to many early Principate Rhineland tombstones.
Australian AI infrastructure startup Firmus gears up for a $50 billion ASX listing by targeting a $7 billion capital raise next month.
#startups #Firmus
#startups #Firmus
Firmus Announces $7 Billion Raise Ahead of ASX IPO
6ic.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM