David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hey there. I'm getting closer to being the real deal. I just got back from meeting with Sauvage. What a character. We talked about names for a while and he suggested "Dr. Troll" which is apparently unclaimed at the moment. He also made me two sets of costumes, one for my greener self and another my pinker self. Although they are similar (one big & one small), Sauvage claimed that the fit and impact of two different forms needed two distinct suits... just letting one grow or shrink would "ruin the appearance of the other". Thanks for the heads up about him. When he said that my greener self was "already so intimidating that I should just give you a pair of purple pants and send you off...", I was temped to make some choice remarks myself (& would have without those warnings). But I have to admit that he really did a good job. He even took into consideration copyright issues, purple is banned from all of my clothes (I guess that suits me). Do you think he really came up with all that on the spur of the moment or was there preliminary work before I showed up? Say, one of the other elites mentioned that the various copyrighting and legal fees (not including Sauvage or labor) to create "Dr. Troll" will be at least $50,000 !?! Does that sound right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dampner Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Welcome aboard Doc.Knowing Sauvage, he probably did make all that up on the spur of the moment, but knowing The Lady he probably had access to a stack of preliminary work as well if he wanted I prefer to keep a low profile, can't have me being a bigger target than most of my clients after all, so don't ask me about the copyrighting stuff, sounds a bit over the top but Lawyers always cost a damn fortune and DeVries has some of the best. Don't sweat it, after a few missions and a touch of wise investment, did you know DeVries can help you with that too? You won't ever need to worry about that kind of cash sum again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 The name strangely enough fits. It's hard finding one that people can identify with.Perhaps a thread on "Nova Handles" sometime soon should be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Maybe one of you Elites can clarify something for me. I am presently working with a guy named Crusader who is new with DeVries. I think he "inherited" the name. Is there a history behind this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted August 30, 2002 Author Share Posted August 30, 2002 Quote:Originally posted by Endeavor:The name strangely enough fits. Thanks... I think.Quote:Originally posted by Preston:I am presently working with a guy named Crusader who is new with DeVries. I think he "inherited" the name. Is there a history behind this?Do you know what happened to the previous "Crusader"? What is the current one like?(I think) A name is "taken" only as long as it is in use. If the original guy dies (or perhaps retires) then it goes back into the pool.I've heard rumors that novas sometimes fight over names, like if two guys in different countries pick the same one. (I assume) Thus the large fees to create Dr. Troll, doing so in multiple countries is probably where a lot of the cost is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I recall that the original Crusader was a Brit who erupted in late 2001. He did some work for the SAS in Africa and the Far East. I think he partnered with 'everybodies honey', Shrapnel a time or two, but you should ask her for verification.I think he got greased in Russia in late 2004 or 2005. Details are usually sketchy in that line of work.I am almost certain there was another one as well.Bill, Fortune? Do either of you know anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 I've been doing some research on my namesake; Endeavor. It seems around 2001, a nova astronaut originally had the name. Probably named himself after the space shuttle Endeavor or something... Anyway, in '04, the guy simply... vanished. He was known for his warping abilities and his ability to be immune to the rigors of the hard vacuum. He was last spotted leaving the shuttlebay of the shuttle Atlantis before warping to parts unknown. Wierd. Anyways, I grabbed the name 3 years ago. Although after several other novas wanted to buy a claim to it. But, here I am, still Endeavor. Although I hope the guy who originally had the name don't come back... Who knows what friends HE'LL bring. O_o; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Okay. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 The original Crusader's name was Zamza Choudhry. He was an Indian-born British military operative who quickly sold to DeVries. Rumors that he and Shrapnel were allies abounded, though any discourse was little more than that. In October 2005, Crusader attempted a defection to the Teragen. Shrapnel was his contact. DeVries caught wind of the breach of a ten-year contract and put a contract of their own on him.He was killed by the man who bore his namesake until August 2007, when he too was killed, this time by rioting Haitin refugees.No one has held the name since..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastian Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 A great lost to us. Thus is the risk we all take when we dance between Paradise and the Void. The name lives on, and so does he, in our memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Quote:Originally posted by ronin:The original Crusader's name was Zamza Choudhry. He was an Indian-born British military operative who quickly sold to DeVries. Rumors that he and Shrapnel were allies abounded, though any discourse was little more than that. In October 2005, Crusader attempted a defection to the Teragen. Shrapnel was his contact. DeVries caught wind of the breach of a ten-year contract and put a contract of their own on him.He was killed by the man who bore his namesake until August 2007, when he too was killed, this time by rioting Haitin refugees.No one has held the name since..roninYou think the name is cursed? Maybe that's why the name is "open". Not that I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Ms. Hino, Crusader is the current handle held by one of the former Elites working with Boston. He was aware that others had held the name before him and was curious about their history.I have got to go, my son has been ill since the funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 It is not as bad as Zealot, I think 6 of them were killed by the next one,2 were killled trying to the name, 3 were KIA, one gave up the name...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastian Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 11 of our brothers and/or sisters killed for a tag? That is a terrible curse.The first Crusader was before my time, but another has told me his tale and his song lives on in the symphony that is our history-in-the-making. The second, I remember, though I do not miss him as much as I should, but even villians have their place. Isn't the third one but a childe to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 No 8 were killed for the name,the frist one who gave up his name did so after single handlely held off 6 novas for two hours.He could have done long but two hours was the time the mission neded.He was s Zealot to details,and as he latter said.THere is not honor in killing those who do not threaten your safty.OF the 3 who were killed in actoinis a fact of the job.One was killed by T2M,another by a teank shot to the head,the last was killed when got on the bad side of some tera... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Quote:Originally posted by Bastian:11 of our brothers and/or sisters killed for a tag? That is a terrible curse.The first Crusader was before my time, but another has told me his tale and his song lives on in the symphony that is our history-in-the-making. The second, I remember, though I do not miss him as much as I should, but even villians have their place. Isn't the third one but a childe to us?Childe? Interesting term.You are quite an enigma, Mr. Bastian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 I have heard that some novas are trying to create a verbal history of novakind in quantum inspired song and dance. What little I have seen of it, it was ... different. If you ever get a chance to see them perform, crank ALL your senses to the max. It is worth it.I remember Zealot (1). Man, he had his shit together. It was a pleasure to work with him. What ever became of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 He retired and now well, last tiem i saw him he was making Bill look like a virgin,I think.God rest that man's soul,an dmay he get the pitty he he did not hget here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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