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Lost in the New York Comic Con hustle and bustle including the first trailer for the Scott Pilgrim anime, Good Burger II: Do you want Good Fries with that? (Not the title but I am curious) and an Ultraman Blazar stage show that actually was filled to capacity, there was a little panel for something called the Nacelleverse, a ground up project from the Nacelle company with the goal of bringing numerous disparate franchises together.

The NacelleVerse

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And the panel really should have been recorded, because it was a very interesting TED Talk about how a company makes a franchise and how creatives build a shared universe from the ground up.

Seems easy enough, right? Well, the first thing they need to do is get some licenses people care about, or barring that, licenses that are available. And they got…well they got licenses.

There are a lot of moving parts in creating a universe. Finding partners in weird places, like how the Biker Mice from Mars reboot is actually a co-production with Ryan Reynolds of all people, building mythology where there was none and adapting it where there is one, and then finding a buyer for your show. For instance, while Roboforce had no real mythology and the writers built a story from the ground up (a very meta tale about a line of robots that were supposed to be the next big thing, only to be confined to menial work when a newer, superior line of robots completely upstaged their debut, which is essentially what happened to the 80s toy line when it was released opposite the Transformers). Biker Mice, meanwhile, was popular enough that people know what they were about, so in that case it’s more about bringing in the hot dog and (root) beer loving rodents and their story into the shared universe. Same with the Cowboys of Moo Mesa, a real thing that existed and even had an arcade game from Konami of all people (the game was a blatant but surprisingly playable Sunset Riders clone). Then there’s stuff like the Great Garloo, a Creature from the Black Lagoon looking guy with no story to speak of, being given the personality of a wisecracking comedian that happens to resemble the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

The panel was 10/10, would recommend to anyone the least bit interested in understanding how a franchise works. But I don’t know if that means the Nacelleverse will be the big franchise that they want it to be.

Unfortunately, while shorts and ads are online, along with the website, I don’t have the one thing that ties this whole thing together. The opening for Roboforce from Cartoon Conrad. As per their discussion, they specifically went with Conrad to make a loud, Western style opening with an opening theme song that bludgeons you over the head with the blunt end of the show’s premise.

Knowing the way these things go, by the time Biker Mice comes out and is ready to air, Hasbro will have an Energon Universe cartoon animated by Studio Trigger.

[starchild-nerites]

Nerites | Recollection #3

These are brief recollections of my past with the Orokin Empire, The Tenno, and myself… I hope they can give you a better insight into how I view our system. (Spoilers Below)

The tests that Archimedian Margulis performed upon the Tenno weren't that arduous. I was nervous, that probably what went wrong. When she... when Margulis asked to see my energy, I let out too much. I blinded her, and in the process myself.

I was all but sure that because of me the Orokin would execute all of the zariman children. But, Margulis protected them, and me. With all her might until her last breath, she nurtured each of us as if we were her own. A saint, more so than the Orokin.

It wasn't until Executor Ballas turned Margulis's work into a weapon that I was spoken to by anyone. My scores on his filthy test were so abhorrently high that I was placed as a guard to a high ranking official within the cast. Sectarus Edius.

I was led by servants to my new master. They were very wary of me but rough. They stopped me in front of Edius and forced me into a bowing position to which he responded. "Be gentle with him!" His voice was so, calming. It was not the harsh cold tone most Orokin gave.

I felt a soft, cool hand against my cheek. The Sectarus tilted my head and lifted my arms. "You look like you faint at any moment child, tell me your name." He asked calmly and I quickly responded.

Sectarus Edius asked me many questions, about my parents, about Margulis, about myself. He asked me what I wanted to do, before the Zariman incident. It was the first time in so so very long that I had an answer on the tip of my tongue. The word Biologist flew off my tongue in an instant, warranting a cheerful laugh from the Orokin.

The conversation went on for what felt like hours. I happily answered his questions. I didn't have many friends among the Tenno before, because of my accident with Margulis. Sectarus Edius himself guided me to a room where he told me to rest.

I was shaken awake by a servant who told me that the Sectarus had requested my presence. I was guided to an outdoor area where I could hear not only Sectarus but Executor Avantus as well. I could catch word of a favor being repaid just barely.

I was quickly taken by the Executors servants elsewhere. I could hear some Archimedians talking, whispering among themselves whilst I was sat in a cold chair. Then I felt a prick and I was asleep.

When I awoke before me there was a shiny warframe, the Hydroid I still use till this day.  But what threw me, was the fact that I could see it. I walked close to the frame, staring at myself. My eyes had been replaced. I quickly turned around as the door opened.

"Do you like them, young Tenno?" My new eyes met Sectarus Edius. He was radiant, almost as much as the Executors, whom I now resembled thanks to my eyes.

I thanked him profusely, I can still recall the smile on his face. That was the start of my guardianship. It grew to more of a small family over time, even the servants became akin to odd siblings.

Let's end this memory now, while it is still fond... only sadness and sorrow follow...

[Orokin text reads - My Eyes]

[starchild-nerites]

Nerites | Recollection #1

These are brief recollections of my past with the Orokin Empire, The Tenno, and myself... I hope they can give you a better insight into how I view our system.

I was well cared for in the years before the Zariman Ten-Zero incident. My mother and father were both respected Archimedians. However, the Zariman's disappearance changed that. The hunting parties, the violence, it had all changed... me. I'd like to believe I was kind-hearted, diligent in my duties. But I really can't remember much from back then. When the other Tenno and I were allowed back into Orokin society, my body measurements and test scores got me sectioned away from the friends I had come to know.  I was placed as a lone guard for a Sectarus, Edius. From what I can remember, he was kind around others. He would often spoil me with music lessons and sweet food. When Sectarus Edius wasn't busy, he'd often have tea with me. I don't like tea much, but I would never refuse.  That's... All I can remember for now. Maybe we'll try again later? [Orokin Text reads - My Sectarus]