User blog comment:Wass12/Translation help 5/@comment-1401334-20110713224019


 * 1) "Think tank" means a collection of educated people (usually specialists in a certain field) who combine their expertise to achieve a goal. (See Think tank)
 * 2) "The writing on the wall" means something like 'fated misfortunes that can't be avoided'. (See The writing on the wall) Sinclair is basically saying that he has so much experience in business that he has learned to profit from disasters that he expects to occur. He "picks a brand name" for the products his company will make to capitalize on the disaster.
 * 3) "I have placed my pieces on the board" is a reference to chess or other games of strategy. Sofia is basically saying "I have put my plans into motion, and so have you."
 * 4) "Take heart" means "be encouraged. or "be comforted." "For you at least have escaped your legacy'" - Sofia is saying that Subject Delta should be comforted by the fact that he won't live to see the consequences of his wrong actions.