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Last post by clouddancer 9 Jul 2009 13:51
I just thought I post this and see what people think.
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Well, it does pretty much confirm what I would have assumed anyway -that the Condor, the Eagle and the Swan are the most popular characters. Most fics (though not all) fics tend to revolve around them as well.
Let's see...
Condor 30%
Eagle 25%
Swan 22%
Berg Katse 7%
Zark 4.5%
Devilstar 3.5%
Owl 3%
Egobossler 1.5%
Goon 1.5%
Red Impulse 1%
Swallow 1%
I've always wondered how Dr. Nambu would do here if he had a clan, though.
Oh, no! Zark has more pionts than Ego!! 
That's terrible! At least Blue boy is above Red Impulse!
That's terrible! At least Blue boy is above Red Impulse!
Originally posted by lborgia88 I've always wondered how Dr. Nambu would do here if he had a clan, though.I'd be curious too! Is there any way for a Nambu clan to be added? Cep??
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Jun 2009 12:57
I'm scared that Zark is more popular than the Owl... 
So am I !!!!!
But then from comments, everyone loves to hate Zark. So some people are likely to choose Zark just for this reason.
The Owl on the other hand was always over looked. 
tatsunokofan
Gatch Guru
posted 20 Jun 2009 13:29
Hi all!
The Owl on the other hand was always over looked.Yeah, and Jinpei is just racking up the scores... James
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Jun 2009 17:01
Originally posted by tatsunokofan Yeah, and Jinpei is just racking up the scores...I think more people might cheer for Jinpei if the
weren't also associated with the burbling Keyop. JMHO.
Interesting point about Nambu. I too am curious about that.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Jun 2009 23:54
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I think more people might cheer for Jinpei if theI agree with you TJ. Unfortunately both characters of Ryu and Jinpei were not given much importance and were described, let's say, a bit awkward compared to the others. Nonetheless, in my opinion, without them Gatchaman could not have existed and the team would have been missing a world of humor and ease that cut through some of the most tense events. Even the brother and sister relationship between the Swan and the Swallow has an important role. I myself am fond of Ryu and Jinpei but we had to choose one character that we liked best! Sorry all Zarks but I honestly do not conceive the fact that this character could outcome in preference the former two in some way!
Originally posted by clouddancer So am I !!!!! But then from comments, everyone loves to hate Zark. So some people are likely to choose Zark just for this reason. The Owl on the other hand was always over looked.If I had a choice, I would prefer the Owl and Swallow from Gatchaman than over Keyop, Tiny and espeically the resident tin can from BOTP.
I can certainly add a Nambu clan in, I just need a piccie 
Originally posted by Cep I can certainly add a Nambu clan in, I just need a piccieWhat sort of piccie? I'm sure we here can come up with one. Would you just need an image of his head? Does it matter if there's a background too?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Jun 2009 16:22
Can you use the gatch icon of Nambu from this site?
http://iconfactory.com/freeware/preview/ntgc
I hope that link works.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 21 Jun 2009 17:01
Originally posted by HinotoriDitto..Originally posted by lborgia88 I've always wondered how Dr. Nambu would do here if he had a clan, though.I'd be curious too! Is there any way for a Nambu clan to be added? Cep??
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Jun 2009 17:23
Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans? 
I find it scary too that Zark beats out ANYBODY, let alone the Owl and Swallow.
Even Nambu wouldn't be as bad of a choice... and no CD, I'm not changing clans. 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Jun 2009 22:00
I like the Swallow and the Oel as a team! They have some fun together and a bit of awkwardness that makes me smile and giggle when watching the series.
Welcome Gatchamarie!!
Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?I have been tempted to change clans for the
but thought about it for about a nanosecond and decided not to.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Jun 2009 04:20
I suppose that Dr Nambu could steal some votes from Zark surely! I also think that it's obvious that our heroes Gatchaman would always stay on top in preference but perhaps, if there was a category just for leaders (excluding Ken as he is Gatchaman), Dr Nambu would surely make it way ahead (presumably!)!
Thanks for welcome Ebonyswanne.
Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?Well, Dr. Nambu probably is a better reflection of what I'm really like -generally calm, sits at a desk all day, delivers exposition and advice that everyone ignores etc. But the Condor's more what I am in my dreams -and I'll stick with that! But, it always struck me as a bit unfair to Dr. Nambu that he didn't have a clan here. We finally got one Swallow now. I figure that eventually someone new will choose Dr. Nambu, if he's an option.
Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?In a word?? NO!!! I'm an Eagle girl until the day I die!!
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Originally posted by MetaliantDo it Met! Do it! Become a Swallow! It's in your destiny!!!!!!Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?I have been tempted to change clans for the
I am a swan through and through
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Jun 2009 09:06
I love being the Swan, but I have to admit that I enjoyed playing the Condor when we had 'Change Your Clan' week.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Jun 2009 09:45
Eagle forever!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love being the Swan, but I have to admit that I enjoyed playing the Condor when we had 'Change Your Clan' week.Oh yeah! That was fun! I was a Nambu then!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love being the Swan, but I have to admit that I enjoyed playing the Condor when we had 'Change Your Clan' week.Did we? Blimey I can't remember anything. Who am I? Who are you? Where am I?
Originally posted by amyltrerOnly if you become a Zark.Originally posted by MetaliantDo it Met! Do it! Become a Swallow! It's in your destiny!!!!!!Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?I have been tempted to change clans for the
Originally posted by gatchamarie Eagle forever!Quite right too.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Jun 2009 15:44
Originally posted by Metaliant Did we? Blimey I can't remember anything. Who am I? Who are you? Where am I?It was over a year ago.... Winter 2008 I think.
Maybe we could all try being Nambu for a day? I wonder what a board full of Nambus would be able to get accomplished in one day? We'd all have brilliant ideas, but we'd probably lie to each other about important personal details, undermining our trust in each other. Might be counter productive. And no one would have any permission to fire bird missiles.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Jun 2009 16:59
Well you would have to remember gogirl, there would be no one around to FIRE the bird missiles because we are all Nambu's.
Excellent point, cloud.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Jun 2009 17:17
I think I will stick as an Owl then, so I can point out the obvious that seem to be over looked. 
Originally posted by MetaliantDone!!!! The Zark's count just went up!!!Originally posted by amyltrerOnly if you become a Zark.Originally posted by MetaliantDo it Met! Do it! Become a Swallow! It's in your destiny!!!!!!Originally posted by clouddancer Now I am just wondering ... all these people who want Nambu to be added, are they planning on switching clans?I have been tempted to change clans for the
lol Amy oh dear this means Met has to change now
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Jun 2009 09:25
Originally posted by MetaliantWhat did you say?!Originally posted by gatchamarie Eagle forever!Quite right too.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Jun 2009 10:16
Oh my.... Met, your avatar looks very Swallow too, with the brown! It suits you!
And Amy is a Zark! 
Well, maybe Jinpei will look like Met's avatar when he'll grow up!
You know TJ, being Zark has some advantages! Like watching the Eagle and Condor in the shower! 
Oh jeez...you two are too funny!
Looks like some of you are trying a change around here. 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Jun 2009 13:43
Seems like we should try another 'Change your Clan' Week'...
leave for a day or so and see what happens.... 
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 24 Jun 2009 21:18
Whoa... I leave the board for a couple of days and suddenly all the clan members have changed! 
Originally posted by clouddancer Looks like some of you are trying a change around here.Oh yes! I will use my evil psionic powers to make everyoane turn into Zark!!!!
Amy, I thought you were kind of wicked before, but now I have to admit to a bit of abject terror running through my veins. 
Originally posted by gogirl212 Amy, I thought you were kind of wicked before, but now I have to admit to a bit of abject terror running through my veins.Naah, I was just confirming my guess that inficting Zark on people is worse than world domination! I don't know why Gallactor didn't start with that!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Jun 2009 06:25
Originally posted by amyltrerSo you're saying that BOTP is an evil Galactor plot?Originally posted by gogirl212 Amy, I thought you were kind of wicked before, but now I have to admit to a bit of abject terror running through my veins.Naah, I was just confirming my guess that inficting Zark on people is worse than world domination! I don't know why Gallactor didn't start with that!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun So you're saying that BOTP is an evil Galactor plot?Hhehe, just think how original Gatch would have been if they had Zark in it!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 25 Jun 2009 07:14
Originally posted by amyltrerI would have to agree with thisOriginally posted by gogirl212 Amy, I thought you were kind of wicked before, but now I have to admit to a bit of abject terror running through my veins.Naah, I was just confirming my guess that inficting Zark on people is worse than world domination! I don't know why Gallactor didn't start with that!
If we are going to have a clan swap week I think I know which way I will go.
Originally posted by gatchamarie"I SAID QUITE RIGHT TOO. " He shouts in Gatchamarie's ear. I was only agreeing with you.Originally posted by MetaliantWhat did you say?!Originally posted by gatchamarie Eagle forever!Quite right too.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Oh my.... Met, your avatar looks very Swallow too, with the brown! It suits you! And Amy is a Zark!I hope you don't expect me to keep insects or mech insects as pets and speak like Keyop.
Originally posted by amyltrer Well, maybe Jinpei will look like Met's avatar when he'll grow up! You know TJ, being Zark has some advantages! Like watching the Eagle and Condor in the shower!Unless as Zark, you are either having a 10 second oil shower or 10 second phone sex with Susan.
Originally posted by amyltrerMaybe they were too scared of that idea.Originally posted by gogirl212 Amy, I thought you were kind of wicked before, but now I have to admit to a bit of abject terror running through my veins.Naah, I was just confirming my guess that inficting Zark on people is worse than world domination! I don't know why Gallactor didn't start with that!
Originally posted by Firebird If we are going to have a clan swap week I think I know which way I will go.Oh yes, do tell.
Okay, Amy's switched from Ego to Zark, Met from Eagle to Swallow, and Gatchgirl from Condor to Devil Star. Maybe I'll have to temporarily see what it feels like in another clan... But which one? Aargh! Do I go with what would be my second choice, one that I would ordinarily be least likely to choose, or one that I feel is unduly unappreciated?
I'll have to think about this!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Jun 2009 19:18
Are we doing it then? Change your Clan Week?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Jun 2009 19:41
Okay, I'll play Condor again.... 
ok so I changed now too - feels weird but hey
Well, I decided that I am clan Nambu for the week, even if there really isn't one yet.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:22
Originally posted by MetaliantOuch! I can't hear anymore!Originally posted by gatchamarie"I SAID QUITE RIGHT TOO. " He shouts in Gatchamarie's ear. I was only agreeing with you.Originally posted by MetaliantWhat did you say?!Originally posted by gatchamarie Eagle forever!Quite right too.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:28
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Are we doing it then? Change your Clan Week?I entered the site today to chat with my new though now familiar friends and what did I find?! New clans and avatars! Did I knock on the wrong door as during my sleep the world has turned upside down! I think I'm allowed to change also, am I? If just for one week I can mutate in ... wonder in who!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:29
Love your avatar TJ!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:37
Originally posted by lborgia88 Well, I decided that I am clan Nambu for the week, even if there really isn't one yet.Oh LB.... I'm sorry, but that avatar is just so wrong.... After what you had been doing with Joe on the beach in the same position... I don't know....
Pssst.... want a shot of Nambu in his PJs?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:38
Originally posted by gatchamarie Love your avatar TJ!Thanks, Marie! It's from a promo video for a Korean computer game. I wish I could find it to play it... looks like so much fun!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 26 Jun 2009 07:15
Ooooo... I love your avatar TJ!
Even though I'm still an eagle girl, I'll be an owl so CD isn't alone.
lb - there is something so *wrong* about Nambu at your feet on the beach . . . . I can't mentally take that image anywhere without cringing. Very funny!
Originally posted by MetaliantNot to mention playin 'with my FOSDIC when nobody's around!Originally posted by amyltrer Well, maybe Jinpei will look like Met's avatar when he'll grow up! You know TJ, being Zark has some advantages! Like watching the Eagle and Condor in the shower!Unless as Zark, you are either having a 10 second oil shower or 10 second phone sex with Susan.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Oh LB.... I'm sorry, but that avatar is just so wrong.... After what you had been doing with Joe on the beach in the same position... I don't know....I am evil, aren't I?
Actually, I'm thinking here that Dr. Nambu was captured by Galactor, but he escaped (with my help) and now we're stranded on some island, and he's injured. But, the Condor is going to show up any minute to rescue us. 
I'd like to see the PJ pic though!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Pssst.... want a shot of Nambu in his PJs?I thought Nambu sleeps in his civvies just like the team!
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Originally posted by lborgia88So Nambu got away alive after Egobossler captured him?Originally posted by Transmute Jun Oh LB.... I'm sorry, but that avatar is just so wrong.... After what you had been doing with Joe on the beach in the same position... I don't know....I am evil, aren't I?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 09:07
Originally posted by lborgia88 I'd like to see the PJ pic though!Done!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun [quote]Originally posted by lborgia88 I'd like to see the PJ pic though!Done! quote] Wow, those are serious-looking PJs -the sleepwear equivalent of his usual suit, vest and tie! How very Nambu... And that's one spartan looking bed! No pillow, no blankets -nothing. What episode is it from?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 12:16
Originally posted by lborgia88 Wow, those are serious-looking PJs -the sleepwear equivalent of his usual suit, vest and tie! How very Nambu... And that's one spartan looking bed! No pillow, no blankets -nothing. What episode is it from?Well, to be fair, Nambu is in a coma in this episode. It's Gatch II episode 27: Dr. Nambu's Death! Nambu has been shot in the head, and he's acually on some kind of 'operating' platform (not a bed) so Dr. Pandora can protect him with her psychic helmet' that creates psychic monsters. Of course, she can't do it, and Joe has to come in and save the day. This is otherwise known as the 'Didn't you all know that Joe is a cyborg?' revelation episode.
Ah, of course!
I've seen the Eagle Riders version of this episode -I should have recognized this was from it.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jun 2009 14:54
Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, Amy's switched from Ego to Zark, Met from Eagle to Swallow, and Gatchgirl from Condor to Devil Star. Maybe I'll have to temporarily see what it feels like in another clan... But which one? Aargh! Do I go with what would be my second choice, one that I would ordinarily be least likely to choose, or one that I feel is unduly unappreciated? I'll have to think about this!So is this what you decided on LB? I hope this was not your this your "second choice"?
Originally posted by clouddancerMore the "unduly unappreciated". Sheesh, you people are hard on poor Dr. Nambu!Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, Amy's switched from Ego to Zark, Met from Eagle to Swallow, and Gatchgirl from Condor to Devil Star. Maybe I'll have to temporarily see what it feels like in another clan... But which one? Aargh! Do I go with what would be my second choice, one that I would ordinarily be least likely to choose, or one that I feel is unduly unappreciated? I'll have to think about this!So is this what you decided on LB? I hope this was not your this your "second choice"?
Nambu, Yes.
Anderson, well...... not so hard, if he is from my AU.
This site has taken on some funny and scary avatars this week.
1st) TJ, I think your condor is cute and funny... WTG
2nd) LB, your new avatar really scared me.... bad images left in my mind... Love it!
Amy.... you playing with your FOSDIC had me ROTL and LOL
Gatchamarie.... see how crazy and fun this site can be....
to all the craziness
to all the craziness
The avatar and clan changes are so much fun! I was going to go back to the Eagle clan or maybe Condor...and then I saw the "Keyop Rap" and it called to me..."Broop Diddy Doodle...pick me!" LOL
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 21:12
Springie! That's awesome!
All you need now is Keyop making some rude, blurred out hand-gesture! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 21:13
Originally posted by gatchgirl TJ, I think your condor is cute and funny... WTGWell that's what I was going for. I think 'scary and dangerous' is well covered by others on this board.
Originally posted by Transmute JunThat pijama resembles more like a dandy suit to me! And he look like he's laying in a coffin! Are these stairs in the left of the photo?Originally posted by lborgia88 I'd like to see the PJ pic though!Done!
What ep is the pic from?
Originally posted by clouddancer Anderson, well...... not so hard, if he is from my AU. Although in my "dreams" he is having to 'jump through hoops' to gain Mark's trust/forgiveness again.May I know what Anderson did to lose Mark's trust in the first place?
Originally posted by gatchgirl Amy.... you playing with your FOSDIC had me ROTL and LOLI don't know if it's just my dirty mind, but I caught a lot of sexual innuendo in Zark's monologues while watching BOTP eps on Youtube!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Jun 2009 06:17
Originally posted by amyltrerSome day you may get to read THAT particular story and find out.Originally posted by clouddancer Anderson, well...... not so hard, if he is from my AU. Although in my "dreams" he is having to 'jump through hoops' to regain Mark's trust/forgiveness again.May I know what Anderson did to lose Mark's trust in the first place?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Jun 2009 06:24
Originally posted by Springie The avatar and clan changes are so much fun! I was going to go back to the Eagle clan or maybe Condor...and then I saw the "Keyop Rap" and it called to me..."Broop Diddy Doodle...pick me!" LOLSpringie this avatar pic is awesome. You girls are doing such a good job finding unusual avatar pics. I look forward to seeing the changes made to this board every day/time I am on.
Springie, your avatar is a hoot! Very clever.
Thanks, girls! The first time I saw this I laughed so hard...I just *had* to use it! 
oh Springie lol I love the new Avatar!
Originally posted by clouddancerHave you written it? Where is it?Originally posted by amyltrerSome day you may get to read THAT particular story and find out.Originally posted by clouddancer Anderson, well...... not so hard, if he is from my AU. Although in my "dreams" he is having to 'jump through hoops' to regain Mark's trust/forgiveness again.May I know what Anderson did to lose Mark's trust in the first place?
springie... your avatar is hilarious!
has anyone checked the most recent placement of the clans? I'm going to look now.
Condors still seem to be winning.... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jun 2009 06:06
Originally posted by amyltrerNO, it is not posted, that is why I say SOME day.Originally posted by clouddancerHave you written it? Where is it?Originally posted by amyltrer May I know what Anderson did to lose Mark's trust in the first place?Some day you may get to read THAT particular story and find out.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jun 2009 06:33
I was just checking the clans myself. I see I have had two additions to the Owl clan - the last time I checked there were 3 members.
I saw Shamrockchick joined the Owl clan but I am wondering who the other person was. I will have to do a closer check when I have time.
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 30 Jun 2009 19:59
It appears Met is your other Owl
LB.... you still have no clan. Is that a statement in itself?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 Jul 2009 14:58
Originally posted by shamrokchick It appears Met is your other OwlOOooooo!! Is he? Thank you for the info Shamrokchick.
It's kinda lonely being an RI . . . I kinda get how the Owls must feel sometimes, but at least if their Clan is small they are still part of the Team.
Originally posted by gatchgirl LB.... you still have no clan. Is that a statement in itself?I'm supposed to be in Nambu's clan, except there isn't a Nambu clan. However, I will be returning to the Condor clan very soon!
I'm thinking the same thing.... it's about time to return to the Condor clan
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jul 2009 05:20
After not at all feeling a bit uncomfortable being a Swan for a week, it's now time for me to return to the Eagle's clan!
Have to admit did not ind being an eagle but its great to have the swan back! Though keeping the avatar for a while longer to let my imagination run riot
It adds evilness!
I kinda like being the swallow...it makes me laugh!
Originally posted by amyltrer Yup, and we have 2 less EaglesI think I may return being a Eagle, only to please you Amy.!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Jul 2009 06:49
Originally posted by MetaliantI can just see Amy dancing for joy at that news.Originally posted by amyltrer Yup, and we have 2 less EaglesI think I may return being a Eagle, only to please you Amy.
Originally posted by clouddancerOriginally posted by MetaliantI can just see Amy dancing for joy at that news.Originally posted by amyltrer Yup, and we have 2 less EaglesI think I may return being a Eagle, only to please you Amy.
Well, the Eagles won't be dancing with joy either with a Zark keeping his lens on them!!!!
And there she goes, jumping up and down with joy.
lol and I like the new avatar Amy
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2009 12:36
Love your avatar, Amy! And I noticed you're Ego now! Poor Zark!
Originally posted by gatchgirl so, did we loose all are Zarks????I checked after I posted this... and it appears that I'm wrong.
Originally posted by gatchamarie Love your avatar, Amy! And I noticed you're Ego now! Poor Zark!I have just notice that and the avatar is good Amy and I have also notice that you have returned to being slightly less evil and switched back to the Ego clan.
Originally posted by gatchamarie so, did we loose all are Zarks????Maybe if Cep adds a Rover clan, the Zark count would go down!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 13:54
Originally posted by amyltrerI don't think that would happen Amy but I could imagine a few people might decide to switch over to Rover from other clans. Ahhhh, maybe not.Originally posted by gatchamarie so, did we loose all are Zarks????Maybe if Cep adds a Rover clan, the Zark count would go down!
I was hoping the Zarkers might switch to Rover. I really like Rover. He's a smart robopuppy with the fortune to be around Tincan all the time. So when you think of Rover, Zark is authomatically in the picture!
Actually, /I/ can think of Rover without the tincan being around, but that is because Rover /is/ in my Universe, where as Zark is not --- so to speak. But I can see how many other people can, and would, connect the two.
My Phoenix Foundation does have an Automated Computerized System, that responds, from anywhere in the building, to voiced questions when called upon, but it is not mobile. At this point I have not given this system a "proper" name. Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.
Originally posted by clouddancer My Phoenix Foundation does have an Automated Computerized System, that responds, from anywhere in the building, to voiced questions when called upon, but it is not mobile. At this point I have not given this system a "proper" name.You mean like Susan?
Originally posted by clouddancer Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.Zooming Annoying Robot Kink cross my mind......
Originally posted by clouddancer Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.Zone-specific auditory response komputer?
I'm having trouble with the letter "k" here...
my mind is trying to play with this now too.
Yup, it's hard to find derogatives starting with Z and K!
Maybe that's what Sandy Frank had in mind when named Zark!
Originally posted by lborgia88That would work in German!Originally posted by clouddancer Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.Zone-specific auditory response komputer?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 16:15
Originally posted by amyltrerYes! For a while the characters would call out "Computer" to get the systems attention before asking their question. Then for a while I changed that to Melissa, but that got dropped. Especially after the Foundation was destroyed and a new building and system had to be rebuilt (Although the AI chips were saved.) Now as I say I have trying to find a play on Zark's name.Originally posted by clouddancer My Phoenix Foundation does have an Automated Computerized System, that responds, from anywhere in the building, to voiced questions when called upon, but it is not mobile. At this point I have not given this system a "proper" name.You mean like Susan?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 16:18
Originally posted by lborgia88Ooooo, I like where this is going ... I should have tried asking this question much earlier. I am not sure if I would consider it "zone-specific" though. Although your zone specific and my idea of zone specific may be different. I think of it as meaning in only specific areas. In my AU this computer can pick up conversations/questions from any area in the building. I guess it is zone specific to the building though - so it MIGHT work.Originally posted by clouddancer Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.Zone-specific auditory response komputer?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 16:19
Originally posted by gatchgirl my mind is trying to play with this now too.Keep thinking GG. I would love to know what yours or any of you come up with.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 16:22
Originally posted by amyltrer Yup, it's hard to find derogatives starting with Z and K! Maybe that's what Sandy Frank had in mind when named Zark!Sorry Amy but in my AU if I use ZARK it would not be derogatory. This is not an invasive system like Zark is in BOTP.
Originally posted by clouddancerI hope you use just the acronym, not the robot! Perhaps just as an conversation subject ! Princess: "Ohh, do you remember poor Zark? He got smashed to smithereens in that Spectran attack!" Joe:"Don't worry Princess, this new system is much better!"Originally posted by amyltrer Yup, it's hard to find derogatives starting with Z and K! Maybe that's what Sandy Frank had in mind when named Zark!Sorry Amy but in my AU if I use ZARK it would not be derogatory. This is not an invasive system like Zark is in BOTP.
Erm Amy, do you mean Jason and not Joe as it's BOTP?
Originally posted by Metaliant Erm Amy, do you mean Jason and not Joe as it's BOTP?
Uhm yes. Oh wait, Joe's Jason's twin! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2009 12:38
I never really thought about it, but in my AU Zark as a robot does not exist at all. So how that relates to the BOTP eps. that we watched as children I do not know. The events of the series happened, with some changes brought about by incorrect memories, but not with Zark's annoying commentary. So your suggestion would not really fit into my AU Amy.
I think having Zark completely non-existent would be much preferred over having him destroyed.
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Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jul 2009 13:24
I agree... Zark in an AU provides a welcome opportunity to 'tone him down' and take away his 'personality'.
Originally posted by clouddancer I think having Zark completely non-existent would be much preferred over having him destroyed.So there won't be a Zark trauma! Is still Rover there ? The Computer that controls the base in your AU has an emotional side like Zark had (mimicing human behaviour)or it's strictly business?
I guess it is strictly business. Although I think of it as a "personality" it really is not used other than to advise, inform or locate. It does not take over or have its own story line (like Zark does) it is just there.
As for Rover, I have already said in a previous post that he exists. I see him running around a little like we see those robots go zipping past in Star Wars, perhaps carrying messages etc.
I know in my AU Amy, my security control computer has a females voice, that would recognize when one of the team haven't been there for a long time... since it gets used a couple years in the future after the BOTP have "retired" and the next crew... (either G-Force or ER) take over.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2009 13:58
Interesting, I too have always imagined my AI computer as having a female voice - which is why she was called Melissa for a while.
*Dahhh, I have already told you that part so you probably already guessed that it was a more feminine voice.*
that's ok CD, I have had my fair share of moments... EX. my wondering why the whole team disliked the color purple... 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2009 18:31
Originally posted by amyltrerThat one made me laugh...Originally posted by clouddancer Although I am wondering if I can come up with some acronym that ZARK could stand for.Zooming Annoying Robot Kink cross my mind......
Originally posted by clouddancer I think having Zark completely non-existent would be much preferred over having him destroyed.I agree as well. So how do you get to this AU then?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Jul 2009 13:51
Well Met. I am still writing it. I have posted a few stories but they take place pre-show, as in the team are all still young and in training. None of the events that I have written about actually take place in the Phoenix Foundation, which is the name I have given to my ISO type head quarters.
Since nothing I have written takes place there you would not get introduced to my "Zark-like" security system.
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