Why are they lugging that wreck around?

POSTED BY: Cruithne3753
UPDATED: Monday, August 6, 2007 19:07
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CRUITHNE3753

Sunday, July 29, 2007 10:51 AM

Just noticed in The Message that they're keeping the burnt out wreck of the mule in the hold. Wouldn't that be just wasting space and fuel?

GRIZWALD

Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:54 AM

Maybe salvage value.

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PENGUIN

Sunday, July 29, 2007 2:03 PM

The captain is pretty sentimental!

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BOBBIWIB

Sunday, July 29, 2007 2:06 PM

It's mentioned on the commentary - but I can't remember what exactly they say, I'm afraid : )
I suppose they get it repaired in time for the trading post robbery in Serenity..

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PHOENIXROSE

Sunday, July 29, 2007 2:27 PM

I think Kaylee probably fixed it up so that it could still be of some use, but they didn't bother repainting it or didn't get the chance to, and then they got the new one that was all hover-craft like and cool and were able to get rid of the old one.

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AURAPTOR

Sunday, July 29, 2007 4:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
I think Kaylee probably fixed it up so that it could still be of some use, but they didn't bother repainting it or didn't get the chance to, and then they got the new one that was all hover-craft like and cool and were able to get rid of the old one.

I'm guessing that the concensus here is that some of the $$ they got for fencing The Lassiter ray gun went toward purchasing the new mule ? Did they spend the money wisely? Dosen't seem like much else was upgraded, save for the cockpit.

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PHOENIXROSE

Sunday, July 29, 2007 4:38 PM

Well, that's what the novel says. Makes as much sense as anything. They probably also got some shiny new parts for the engine and some real food while they had the extra cash, and then times got tight again. Maybe we'll get more on that with the release of 'Better Days'.

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REDLAVA

Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:42 PM

The mule probably still worked, it was just a little burnt.

And they totally had more money for more flashing lights in the cockpit if they fenced the Lassiter. Cause everybody knows that flashing lights equals science.

CRUITHNE3753

Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Redlava:
And they totally had more money for more flashing lights in the cockpit if they fenced the Lassiter. Cause everybody knows that flashing lights equals science.

Reminds me of an episode of Red Dwarf:

Rimmer: Step up to red alert!

Kryten: Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb!

CRUITHNE3753

Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Redlava:
The mule probably still worked, it was just a little burnt.

Well they could have saved the cost of a shiny new hovermule and just bought some paint... although that means getting away from the reavers on Lilac would have been a tad difficult...

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