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SymphonicPoet28 Sep 2015 11:03 a.m. PST

Some further new projects: critters and more vehicles . . .

Here's some Alien Zoology:

I call this first fellow a "Fell Worm"

"The blind Fell Worm is a particularly adaptable species. Juvenile worms in early instars are quite small and often go undetected in spoiled meat and protein rich vegetable material. As a result, they have spread undetected on tramps and freighters throughout virtually all of human space. Any system with a sufficiently dry silicate rich environment is likely infested with these enormous scavengers."

Next we have the Donald's Monkey:

"Humans are but one variety of simianoid life found in the known galaxy. Many other intelligent (or at least marginally intelligent) species have evolved along similar lines. The alpha males of the Donald's Monkey can often be recognized by its distinctive blonde fringe, frequently combed over an otherwise bald head. While some believe these creatures distant relatives of the Jokaero they are much more aggressive and rather less analytical. So defensive are they of their territory that many believed that their faces always bore the rictus smile seen on these three individuals."

And finally the Khepri:

"The khepri are rather unusual aliens. Their intelligence is the subject of some dispute. They appear to have complex language and craft great art, but they make no known tools and are not innately spacefaring, though they have befriended many other species and by this device spread far and wide, even thought their numbers are small. They are believed to be native to the second planet Neith system, since their numbers are greatest there, though their presence in Khnum is nearly as great and they can be found throughout the Memphian and neighboring Tartarus sectors."

In a second post, Enter the Rồng, I added some new vehicles.

"Among the many sports found on the Tartarus Rim is the ancient game of Street Racing. Private parties maintain select roads especially for the purpose, though given the remoteness of the sites the tracks often serve several ends, simultaneously providing access to factories, mining compounds, or the private citadels of executives and government officials.

"The car to beat in recent years has been Rồng-1, or 'Dragon 1.' Like all the vehicles of such races Rồng-1 is a restored and heavily modified twen-cen hydrocarbon burner. Replicas are legal, of course, so long as they follow the basic pattern, but the Dragon is an original (if any millennia old car with so many replacement parts can rightly be called original.) Her pedigree is beyond peer: a 1996 Shelby Viper with a McCullough 1710 flex-stage e-charger providing nearly optimal boost, coupled with a Christman supercooler that reduces thermal bleed and boost heat, even in hot conditions. The Dragon is currently in the stable of a Blake Walker, who makes his home near Lace Rock on Moab III."

"Rồng 1 gained it's enigmatic name from an early owner, a gentleman of Asian ancestry in the ancient Earth state of Usa, where the car was built. In his native tongue rồng means dragon, and it was he that gave the car the first of it's many distinctive liveries. When absolutely correct, the name is pronounced approximately 'raum', though opposing drivers generally prefer 'wrong.'"

"At the opposite end of todays lists can be seen Logansport A-1, often called 'PTA' or 'Smarty.'"

"This vehicle belongs to a Logansport mining boss named Marcus Camber who has been collecting twen-cen guzzlers for many years. He has earned a rather unsavory reputation as a ruthless and remorseless competitor. Just what modifications Camber has made to his mount haven't been disclosed, but given his disregard for either courtesy or custom he is likely to be give Walker a real challenge, especially as he has had his sights on the Dragon for several years now."

Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut28 Sep 2015 11:10 a.m. PST

I love the description of the Donald's Monkey! And the miniatures are spot on from the source material.

SymphonicPoet28 Sep 2015 3:30 p.m. PST

That miniature just sort of came out looking . . . suggestive . . . and I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I doubt it was an intentional reference, but the resemblance is striking. Anyway, thank you punkrabbitt.

TwinMirror01 Oct 2015 6:20 a.m. PST

Great to see some aliens and creatures for your world, SP – all look good.

SymphonicPoet02 Oct 2015 3:41 p.m. PST

Thank you TwinMirror. It's amazing what fun models there are out there if you look around long enough. I picked up some more critters on a kickstarter a while back, and I've come by some more older ones in trade. Hopefully there will be many more to follow.

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