'Dragonfly' Preproduction - Epi. "Procrustean Karma" RP and Indi film.
POSTED BY: CapnRahn
UPDATED: Tuesday, September 7, 2004 15:42
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Hi CapnRahn! That's a real shame about the Whedon meeting, but I hope you're not discouraged.
If you're trying to divorce Dragonfly from Firefly, maybe a name chance will do that. But I did like the similarity in name, and especially the asian reference of "dragon" (to replace the explosive "fire").
As for the other stuff, I can't comment. Using the Rubicon without the Chimera completed doesn't enter into the equation so much as, are there stories you can do on the Rubicon? And will the lack of the lead ship (a very strong anchor in every scifi I know - even Dr Who's tardis was static [although possibly for cost reasons]) endanger the show?
Consider yourself smacked. =)
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StJ : Not discouraged, more PO'd than anything. See I did a little investigatin' and found that the person responsible, possibly may have a personal link to a ... enemy of mine, from the days I was on a prop Forum. A collector who is more than a bit insane and enjoys screwing people over. He is a real jerk and VERY obsessive. Ignoring him is usually best -- he HATES that! Nuff said on that subject here.
Not really trying to divorce it, just was wondering if it sounded TOO derivative and silly. It isn't -- in my opinion, but I wanted others input. Such as yours! Thanks!!!
Yes, there are many stories that can be done on the Rubi. Actually the Rubicon has already been used in the GunnRuners RP with your character, Hlastoni along with Jax and Thilda. In an effort to 'slide' into a spinoff, I am using them as the pickup for the guns that Serenity is running.
Also we intro'd Merz in "Adventures in GunRunning" as well. Building up backstory through her eyes and past. Not to mention my overlong interludes that intro Corvair Troy, NicoAllez and a few others that will be instrumental in Dragonfly.
Oh yes, Rubicon actually 'slots' int the Chimera's nose as one of the supplementary ships. Now, I must mention that the Chimera is quite a bit larger than Serenity - perhaps around 2/3rds to twice as large, with more support vessels.
Speaking of those -- let's see, there is 4 shuttles, The Rubi and Hlastoni's Outrider for a total of 6 with the ability to convey humans or cargo. There are a few small ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicle) as well. The cargo pods that string behind the Chimera have limited flight and landing ability.
OK - enuff of the ship dissertation fer now!
And thanks fer the slap! 
"Observe Analyze & Respond"
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Hmmm ... Capn .. Perhaps you and I should try some email prequel scene or other to try to get Hawk started .... might help help to get me into the swing of things ...
>> Mike
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St J -
Don't you be dissin' the Rubicon around me! (Kiddin' cause I know you aren't).
I actually think that showing the start with the Rubicon and the creation of the Chimera could prove very interesting. The contrast in size for one, as well as how the crew 'feels' about each vessel.
And we would see the Chimera grow and change as they will be creating her all along ... most ships we know from the past already exist. Ours will clearly be a labor of love.
Debs
If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress
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I thought I would post a bit of the Dragonfly related Interludes that have been a part of the Firefly RP "Adventures in GunRunning for those readers who have not followed the RP itself.
Let me know wht you think - I will post the others here as seperate posts soon. HTere is the Interlude with NicoAllenz and aniother with a character called Or'sha.
Again, please feel free to provide as much opinion/input as you wish!
INTERLUDE #2 Part 1
NEW HOKKAIDO - ORBIT
As ...
At New Hokkaido Control's instruction, Hlastoni slotted the Rubicon into the outer perimeter holding flight pattern. The battered looking engineering tug changed vectors with the grace of living creature.
Hlastoni garnered no satisfaction from his skills nor the whistle of appreciation from N.H. Control. Nothing was more important than controlled precision -- in all things. It was as simple as that. Controlled Precise Response.
Rising and falling in his unique rhythm, the voice of Corzair Jax drifted forward from the cargo deck. He was telling yet another lengthy tale to the diminutive cleaner, Thilde.
They made a perfect pair. Jax continually overflowed with chatter, facts, figures and even fantasy. If Hlastoni would deign to listen, he may have found Jax's anecdotes amusing.
Thilde, on the other hand, was the consummate listener. She would focus on the speaker’s face, her own bearing the innocent expression of a simple child. She would often ask the speaker simplistic yet invariably penetrating questions. Although at this moment she was quietly swept up in Jax's tale of derring do in the rescue of Veila from the brig.
'So many years ago', Hlastoni thinks as a fragment of Jax's story filtered clear of the various ship chirps, clicks and hums to wash over his conscious. An involuntary flash from Hlastoni's memory briefly overrode his vision. Stuttered images of the harried breakout shuttered across his mind's eye. With a practiced skill, he carefully stowed their images and their concurrent emotional content away into a well worn section of his subconscious.
The incoming wave signal from N.H. Control begged for Hlastoni's attention.
N.H. Control
singsong female Chinese voice over headset
"Flight 66-Rubicon, Control. Please remand helm to Control. Control out."
Hlastoni
gruff matter-of-fact tenor
"Control, Flight 66-Rubicon. Helm remanded. Flight 66-Rubicon out."
With naught to do but watch the scenery, Hlastoni diverted his attention by considering Thilde. She was a very strange bird, normally quiet and almost invisible. She did a helluva job at cleaning and organization. Hlastoni was sure she could make an Alliance Training Instructor weep with joy at the shininess of her attention to detail.
The only reason she was with them on this weapon retrieval was that the Captain had allowed it. Upon hearing the pickup was to be at new Hokkaido, she had apparently had informed Captain Rahn that on that particular planet there was a client she had a prior commitment to. Thilda had mentioned something about a full cleaning and reorganization of a business of some sort. The Captain asked no questions, and automatically allowed her to join Jax and Hlastoni on this, a simple job.
Apparently, she would be gone for a few weeks. She had assured Veila that she could catch up to the Chimera, even if the contract lasted longer than agreed fortnight.
Hlastoni sighed and settled back into the pilots chair to get a quick 15 minute 'zone-out'. Still, he had one eye slitted and observing the control panel.
Under N.H. Control's electronic guidance, the Rubicon swiftly winged it's way closer to the next holding orbit. Rubicon's rough and rusted exterior belied it's speed and precise maneuvering as she slid into her assigned flight slot.
INTERLUDE TWO Part 2
LOCATION - NEW HOKKAIDO PRE-ENTRY ORBITAL INSPECTION DOCKS
Inside the Marshal's Office
As ...
The MARSHALL is seated at his desk, HLASTONI stands with his arms folded. His hood of his flight suit creased neatly across his shoulders and his goggles/breath
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OK, Deb said that this thread was loading reeeeal slow and suggested I started another one.
So here is Part 2:
http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=17&t=7042&m=90156#90156
Carry on!
"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"
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