"To Boldly Go" by benchen71

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
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"To Boldly Go" by benchen71

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Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? I was trying to create an easy meta with this puzzle. But the grid had other ideas! I think you will find some challenges here. But persevere! I've tried to put lots of footholds in the clues, so if one area proves difficult, move to another region, and before you know it you will have it. Then you can turn to the meta, the answer to which is a two word location suggested by the 3 long entries.

PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

To Boldly Go - Online Form
To Boldly Go - PUZ
To Boldly Go - PDF
To Boldly Go - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Boldly stormed! Thanks, Ben
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solved
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Got it.
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Snuck in while the water level was low -- lots of fun! Thanks, Ben!

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Castle conquered. Nice one, Ben! 8-) [Image credit: TitansGrave Sci-fi concept art]
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Moat crossed!
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Quand on lit trop vite où trop doucement, on n'entend rien. - Pascal
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Stormed the castle. Thanks for the puzzle!
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Crossed the moat and now occupy a chamber in the castle. Awaiting confirmation, but confident in my submission.
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Crossed and stormed!

I enjoyed this one.
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I’ve crossed the drawbridge. There are now turkeys in the courtyard, in addition to chickens and peacocks. Pretty noisy!
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…where a bunch of other folks have gone before. Meta solved, metaphor stormed.
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:tornado: :european_castle: :crossed_swords: :rabbit: Nice one!
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I crossed the moat! Thanks for the puzzle, Ben.
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Inside the castle. Thanks for the fun, Ben.
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MOAT crossed! Thanks, Ben!
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Coming up on the end of the first 24 hours, and we have 34 solvers who have boldly gone!

Laura M
rjy
kieranjboyd
Cindy Weatherman
boharr
whimsy
LindaPRmaven
Darth
CromsFury
Tom Wilson
woozy
Carolyn
SewYoung
dplass
Bird Lives
schmidzy
Meg
kymike
markhr
Andrew Bradburn
SJMcK
DebbieC
Johnny Luau
CPJohnson
KayW
Lobsterboys
Hector
Dow Jones
Jack Sullivan
Joe
Capn Rick
jbird
Golem
clev
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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Crossed the moat! Very enjoyable meta, Ben. Thanks!
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Successfully across. Fun one. :)
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I went ballistic trying to cross the moat. Fortunately I landed on the courtyard.
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