The 76th Independent Battalion (Part 5)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 20:56
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Something has been brought up in regards to the designation of the rifles...so, just for clarification's sake (thank you LostThought for prompting me to look this up):
The G36C is a "Compact/Commando" version and the G36K is the Carbine. I found a photo on HKPro showing the two weapons in one photo:
The G36K is on top, the G36C is on the bottom.
So, this has both versions that we are using as our main rifles.
I hope this helps clarify things!
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Thanks for the clarification Tristan.
I still like the looks of the G36K as it appears to be the weapon we see Mal & Zoe use in the pilot. I have it on order & should have it soon. When I get it, I will post pics.
I do like the smaller more compact G36C too. It to me would be easier to wield and carry during the DC parade.
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BrownCoat1, I am looking forward to seeing the pics. I may end up getting one of those, too, and keeping the G36C's as "loaner" weapons.
I agree that the K version is the one they both used in the pilot. Thank you for finding the K on airsplat!
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So, a bitter Weiss stout? Hmmmm, might not work so well. 
BWTP - I made a peach wheat beer in July, and it was damn tasty.
Tristan - the general D*C beer is going to be a stout (albiet sweet) so I doubt this one will be too.
I plan to have a 36C, and to carry it without the shoulder stock, depending on how it feels/looks.
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RIMG, good deal about the stout!
Oh, and as far as the 36C, one of the versions I have breaks way down into something about the size of an MP5. The M41 version by Double Eagle.
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I found some G36Ks on Ebay at a price range of $40 - $70:
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I may pick up one of these too to see the difference between the Airsplat version & these. Definitely better than the $90 + S&H range on Airsplat.
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Greetings, all.
My interest in FIREFLY - and the 76th Bn - derives from one of my other forms of insanity - American Civil War reenacment. I have three impressions for the period - Confederate, Union, and civillian - but what I do most is Confederate artillery. I am the pround owner of "Flo" the 3" ordnance rifle, and have had alot of fun playing Reb over the years.
The 76th web site application link is not yet operating, but I have puut together my own Browncoat impression, as a sniper. I have taken an Crossman air rifle, lengthened the barrel, added a scope and a few other items. I'm on the West Coast in the Bay area, and wouuld be intested in supporting an impression of the 76th out here.
As you might imagine, I have many thoughts on the nature of Indepdendent infantry, derived from my own reading, and my experience with some very thorough Civil War impressionators.
I was at the recent BBB with an Alliance impression, as there was no one else doing it and it seemed a little imbalanced to me.
Congratulations on an interesting extension of the Firefly mythos, and I hope to meet at least some of you one day.
Regards
R
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Pity there isn't a planet named "Virginia".
R
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BrownCoat1, good find! The last time I looked for one of those on ebay, it was @$300.00! I'll be looking for those again!
Quandom, welcome to the thread! The recruitment link is not working on the website, so as of now, we are taking "applications" through the Roll Call thread.
As far as the weapon, I would love to see what it looks like. I don't think there would be a major problem, as long as the rest of the uniform complied with our guidlines.
And hey, has anyone thought of Independent Artillery yet?
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Hey gang!!
I got it on GOOD authority that the triangular patch with the star is supposed to be 'point end down', which makes the star 'right side up'...so, if that is true, then shouldn't the star on the newly designed patch for the 76th also show the star 'point end up'? I was told that the one time the patch is shown 'base end down, with the star upside down' was a mistake...poor dresser...big boo boo. So, I really hope those patches haven't been ordered yet!!
Oh, I did give Nathan the info on the 76th, and the desire that he lead the group, he seemed all for it, only mentioning that he 'didn't have anything to wear'...so...gauntlet has been thrown!! Someone should start work on something for the Captain!! I'm very sorry that I didn't even THINK of speaking to Shawna about the costumes...I totally forgot!! I even opened a door for her and spoke to her briefly when she arrived...I got side tracked when she had the Illyria costume out and I found out I was right about how it was constructed. Forgive this costuming fangurl.
But, seriously. The patches are wrong. Point end down on the triangle, which means the star should be point UP.
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Saxon, thank you for passing the info on to the Captain! I think I can come up with something for him to wear...IF he will be at D*C, and IF he will march with us!
As far as the star on the patch, I am actually quite happy with the way it looks, as is the designer. Check Nico's Blue Sun Room post for more on that whole "the star is WRONG thing".
http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=14396
Also, a quote from the designer of the patch from that very Blue Sun Room post:
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I've read the companion and I know the star is to be rightside up, but in designing the patch I wanted it to be, as Tristan mentioned, set apart from the original but stil recognizable as an independent symbol.
I prefer the star upside down, and as I'm the designer, I went with my preference.
So, as the star on the series has been shown two different ways, we opted for the upside-down star as the symbol for our Battalion. I am not trying to start a fight, or dispute that you are correct, but the patch stands as is.
And don't worry about not talking to Shawna...I would have been the same way..."I have a question about....ooh, pretty costume!"
I hope you had a good time, at least!
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