Volume 1: Scavenger


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Asp fighters

January 20, 2012

Model: strike-class starfighter
Manufacturer: Reptilia Droc Empire
Size: 25 foot wing span
First appearance: Scavenger

Asp fighters, small one one-man craft used by the Reptilia Droc. They’re fast and maueverable, with strong shields and an array of weapons including dual plasma canons and a payload of eight torpedoes. Defensive weapons include CCB’s, Counter Concussion Bombs. These small explosive devices can be ejected from behind when being pursued by an enemy fighter. Magnetic cuplinks help the bomb to lock onto  it’s target and explode with enough force to destroy or disable the pursuer.

These ships fly with wings vertically oriented, but when coming in for a landing turn sideways, the cockpit rotating proportionately with the ship. It’s most unique feature is its use a force field rather then steel or glass to enclose the ship’s cockpit.

Above: The G1 Asp series

Asps are hyperspace capable, allowing them to travel great distances without of a carrier or other support ships. Their stealthy design compliment of torpedos make them very effect in solo attack missions. However Asps are more commonly used as support for larger Marauders and Dominators.

Above: The modern G2 Asp fighter

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Sauln

January 5, 2012

Name: Bycus Sauln
Sex: Male
Species: Pleathic
Class: Beta
Affiliation: The crew of the Pathfinder
Occupation: Engineer

Sauln, the wise cracking, pill popping engineer of the Pathfinder.

“A stout, Pethelisc with a long neck and camel-like face. He certainly knew his stuff… when he was sober. Sauln was fired from the corporations for his part time job as drug dealer. They’re usually pretty soft on drugs, but Sauln wasn’t paying his dues to the supervisor. He also developed a habit of sampling his own product while on duty.
My first day, he fixed me a drink as a friendly welcome aboard gesture. Great, except it was laced with some kind a hallucinogen. For the next few hours I had to endure melting walls, and the crew’s faces having turned into tentacles.”

 

Scavenger – back cover

December 12, 2011

Update

As I’m working on my new short story, “Scavenger”, I thought I would post an image of the back cover I designed. It will be an illustrated story, but I plan on printing it in comic book dimensions. The three images towards the bottom are stand ins, but this is the over all look.

Karris

December 10, 2011

Sex: Male
Species: farhi
Class: Alpha
Affiliation: The crew of the Pathfinder
Occupation: Security

Karris is head of security on board the freelance salvaging freighter, the Pathfinder. As an Alpha Karris has superhuman strength, speed, animal senses, and healing abilities.

Despite his fearsome appearance, Karris is loyal to his shipmates, easy going and loves to joke around. Karris rarely shows his temper, but when he does it can be explosive, which has led him into trouble with the law.

 

 

Scavenger Cover

November 27, 2011

Update

Cover idea for my upcoming illustrated novelette, “Scavenger”. Preview of chapter 1 available on the Stories Page.

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Thetaline

November 15, 2011

Thetaline is a hormone and a neurotransmitter found in Alphas. It has properties similar to adrenaline in humans and other Beta species. It increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, dilates air passages and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.

The major physiologic triggers of adrenaline release center upon stresses, such as physical threat, excitement, noise, bright lights, and high ambient temperature. All of these stimuli are processed in the central nervous system.

Thetaline has a number of other effects that separate it from adrenaline, and make it the key to Alpha species’ physical superiority. When into the bloodstream through the stress of combat, thetaline provides a significant boost to an Alpha’s already significant strength and speed.

It also works as a pain killer and natural antibiotic. But most impressive is the effect it has on damaged cells. It accelerates cellular growth by nearly thirty times. Open wounds and broken bones heal within minutes to hours.

 

The pharmaceutical divisions of all twelve mega corporations are needless to say very interested in adapting a synthetic version of thetaline for use on Beta species.  But the miracle hormone has proven to be lethal to other races. Causing immediate heart attack, or cancer from the accelerated cell growth.

Such research has been officially banned. But rumored to be still under development in  secret labs around the galaxy.

Volume 1

October 25, 2011

Update

I chose the story I plan to flush out into the first volume of the Reptilia Droc series. Scavenger, which is a short stories I wrote and involves characters on the outside of the conflict between the Droc and the Corporations, which will make this a good introduction into the Droc universe.

Here’s the synopsis:

An engineer who ruined his reputation with the massive Coiypax Corporation, Derric Lorne is desperate to start a new life. He’s about to catch a shuttle off-world when a beautiful pilot, Ellie, tries to recruit him for a salvaging operation in the Outer Territories. Derric is not thrilled at the mention of this lawless region of space, or the unusual goal of retrieving Reptilia Droc technology. After all, what could be gained from a species of reclusive savages? However, when Ellie tempts him with scans of an advanced, alien warship, Derric surrenders to curiosity and ambition.

Adventure soon gives way to fear, as the crew is relentlessly threatened by the hostile factions stalking the void. Meanwhile, the growing path of destruction left by the Reptilia Droc will call into question everything Derric previously believed about the Galactic Corporations. As Derric draws closer to the truth, he will find his courage, and ingenuity,put to the ultimate test.

Image Gallery

September 28, 2011

I recently added an images page to the site. It includes galleries for the Reptilia Droc, Corporations, and the Korb.

It features finished illustrations as well as concept art of characters, ships and creatures.

Click here to visit.

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Illustrated Novel

September 25, 2011

Update

I bounced around several ideas for would the best format to present the story of the Reptilia Droc. Is previous iterations I’ve considered doing comic books, but felt I would have to restrict the narrative in order to illustrate it panel by panel.

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Then I became heavily by an illustrated story called “The Plucker” by the artist Brom. This Book combines beautiful illustrations with a written out narrative. This gave me the idea to write out the Droc as a novel, and enhance it by illustrating key scenes for emphasis.

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Reptilia Croc

September 6, 2011

The Cold Blooded News

Reptilia Droc soldier in the Philippines!
No not really, but this giant crocodile could pass for one. My Dad sent me a news story about a 21 foot crocodile captured alive in the Philippines.

Residents look at a 21-feet (6.4 metres) saltwater crocodile, which is suspected of having attacked several people, after it was caught in Nueva Era in Bunawan town, Agusan del Sur, southern Philippines September 4, 2011. The crocodile captured on Sunday evening weighing one ton, and is the largest crocodile caught in the country to date, according to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. Picture taken September 4, 2011. … more

Just thought I’d add some regular reptile news. Pretty rare to see a croc that big these days. Really happy they decide to capture him alive.

Story update:

Sadly I learned this incredible creature died a short time after capture. It sounds like a combination of the animal not being able to adjust to captivity, with severely inadequate housing conditions.

It’s a real shame. While alligators and crocodiles are populations are bouncing back in many parts of the world, there aren’t many of these truly huge specimens left in the wild. The larger Crocs are a prime target for hunting, and are usually put down when captured in populated area.

Rest in peace big guy.