October 12, 2011
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.
October 8, 2011
Ellie Nurrier, first mate of the Pathfinder, a freelance salavaging frieghter opertating along the Outer Territories.
Ellie is a talented pilot, and an expert fighter. In her earlier days she served in the military of the Tydorenn Corporation as a pilot, flying troop transports into battle zones. But she real goal was to join the men down on the field. She later resigned, frustrated that woman were banned from ground combat, despite having completed and excelled at all of the necessary training.
This has left her quick to throw herself fully into any challenge, even to the point of being reckless. While Ellie is fully capable of defending herself against pirates, and the other predators of the Outer Territories. She and the rest of the crew of the Pathfinder will find themselves unprepared for an encounter with the feared Reptilia Droc.
See more of Ellie in my upcoming short story, “Reptilia Droc: Scavenger”.
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.
September 6, 2011
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.
September 2, 2011
The Dominator is five mile long warship making up the spear front of the Reptilia Droc fleet. It’s equiped with over a hundred heavy plasma turrets spread over the length of the ship, including it’s eight spires. This allows the Dominator fire on multiple targets in any direction simultaneously. It’s protected by powerful shields and thick armor plating made from a super strong alloy of metals unique to Droc Territoy.
All these traits make the Dominator a formidable warship, but it’s greatest advantage is the Solaris canon. A wave of charged particles that fires from the blue crystal tip of the vessel. The Solaris particle are able to pass through a ship’s shields, and upon hitting the solid matter of a hull, causes it’s atoms to fission and explode. Instantly destroying its target. It takes five minutes for a Dominator’s reactor to recharge the Solaris canon’s battery after discharge. However a even a small battalion of Dominator firing together in a tactical line can devastate an enemy fleet in moments.
The Solaris Canon can be focused into a small burst to cause maximum damage to a single target at long distance, or fire in a short-range wave to savage multiple targets. While Droc warrior caste rule the ground with their strength and skill, they rule the skies with the Dominator.
Fully rendered Dominator
August 30, 2011
I’ve added downloadable PDF samples for two of the Reptilia Droc short stories I’m currently working on, “Collaborator” and “Encounter at Sakora”.
Head over to the stories page to read the synopsis and get a sneak-peek.
August 27, 2011
New Reptilia Droc wallpaper available for download. Now you too can have a big reptilian eyeball watch your every move.
Click image above to open and save at full size, 1024 x 768.
August 25, 2011
Sentient lifeforms in the Nexis Galaxy are divided into two categories, Alpha and Beta class.
Beta Class beings have a highly developed brain, capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection, and problem solving. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees the hands for manipulating objects, has allowed Betas to make far greater use of tools than any other living species on Earth. Other higher-level thought processes of humans, such as self-awareness, rationality, and sapience, are considered to be defining features of what constitutes a “person”.
Betas are known for their desire to understand and influence their environment, seeking to explain and manipulate phenomena through science, philosophy, mythology, and religion. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills, which are passed down culturally.
Betas make up the vast majority of the Nexis Galaxy’s sentient population. Humans are the most typical example of Beta intelligence and physiology. Many species share a similar design, with slight evolutionary modifications to suit their world of origin. However some Beta species from more extreme environments can still vary radically in appearance.
In exchange for their intelligence and ability to learn and adapt, their was a evolutionary price. Betas sacrificed strength, senses, and specialization, becoming adaptable but fragile creatures. Betas generally share feeling of mistrust and fear towards Alphas, the rare species which managed to combine intelligence with feral strength.
(Above) Example a human and avian, two Beta Class species.
August 24, 2011
Sentient lifeforms in the Nexis Galaxy are divided into two categories, Alpha and Beta class.
Alphas are a class of being that developed along an entirely different evolutionary trajectory that other species like humans.
Their most notable feature is their size, and animal characteristics. The smallest adult specimens are still 6 feet tall. And larger species range between seven and eight feet tall. The only known exception is proto alphas, like the Reptilia species, Qui Quey, which is thought to be an evolutionary link between alphas and Betas.
While many Betas have a humanoid build, Alphas maintain a more specialized, animal-like design and predatory senses akin to their ancestral progenitors.
Other unique features include: preternatural strength, speed, agility, and accelerated healing. This abilities are enhanced by hormone Alphas produce called, thetaline, which provides a major burst and is released into the body by stress.
“Being in the presence of something that could kill you so easily was simultaneously exciting
and intimidating.” – Melean Tass, “Encounter at Sakora”
Size Comparison between an Alpha (left) and Betas (right).
Below is a growing list of Alpha species that have appeared in the Droc universe so far. Including a brief description and links to examples where available.
August 18, 2011
Welcome to the brand new wordpress powered edition of Reptilia-Droc.com!
This is still under construction, and a few features are still to follow. But enjoy the new design, browse through the newly imported blog, and besure to follow the droc on my facebook page.
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