Clan Nova Cat - Zombie Catgirl Extravaganza

[Klat]

I almost went a similar way, as my maternal grandmother's maiden name is a Coyote bloodname, and yes, I'm just that much of a nerd to think "Ooh, matrilineal link!" Unfortunately, the 'yotes never held my interest, which is sad because purely fluff-wise they're an okay fit for my personality. Their 'Mechs, however, left me feeling more "meh" than "yay," which I'm sure will have many people screaming blasphemy at me, but 'tis the truth.

Ironically enough, in keeping with that idea, Clan Mongoose has two bloodnamed warriors, side by side, that fit my mother and her favorite brother's names. One even has a surname that's close to their own. Good thing/unfortunately the Mongooses are already dead, so...

If I went with the maternal link thing I'd get Andrews... Was that one exclusive?

[GhostCat]

It's entirely possible that she died of old age and natural causes after being incinerated by a WMD.

I say it's possible, but who really knows for sure?  A lot of Nova Cats died suddenly during the last mass extermination attempt.  But that's old news now and nobody ever got an accurate body count.

GC

[Jaim Magnus]

Pretty sure the Field Manual - ComStar had Biccon Winters joining the Second Star League's military planning staff.  If that's the case, she probably bit the dust in the Jihad.  When in doubt, blame the Jihad ;)

[GhostCat]

Pretty sure the Field Manual - ComStar had Biccon Winters joining the Second Star League's military planning staff.  If that's the case, she probably bit the dust in the Jihad.  When in doubt, blame the Jihad ;)

Like I said, "Old Age and Natural Causes right after the detonation of the nearest relevant Weapon of Mass Destruction."

It is most convenient and plausible, and expedient without any further explanation.  Is there any other way for a Storyline Character to bite the dust after forty years of strenuous inactivity?

GC

[Istal_Devalis]

It's entirely possible that she died of old age and natural causes after being incinerated by a WMD.

I actually DID post the question on Ask the Writers once. They didn't really know either.  ;D I'd link the post but I cant find the thing now. I'm assuming it was pre-forum wipe.

[WONC]

I like to think Biccon didn't die, so much as go off into the universe to find a way of purifying her, shall we say "spotty," record of vision interpretation. Honestly though, I'm okay with never knowing. Sometimes people just fade into the ether, leaving us to wonder what final adventure they sought before whatever fate had in store for them. She was always one of the most tortured and enigmatic characters in the BattleTech universe, and not in an annoying way, either.

[Nekoryu]

Only reason I was asking is because it may have some rather large bearing on a large event for the Clan in our timeline.

Also...who was Loremaster before Biccon?

[WONC]

Also...who was Loremaster before Biccon?

Not a clue. Biccon was the first mentioned in Invading Clans, and the only one ever referenced up until they took the snake runt in as their own. Unless they decide to publish a Field Manual-style book about the pre-Invasion era of the Clans, I doubt we'll ever know.

[Dragon Cat]

Not a clue. Biccon was the first mentioned in Invading Clans, and the only one ever referenced up until they took the snake runt in as their own. Unless they decide to publish a Field Manual-style book about the pre-Invasion era of the Clans, I doubt we'll ever know.

The Revival Trials may shed light on it although I think Winters was in the job a while

[Nekoryu]

Eh, I was needing to know who was Loremaster as early as 3029. I'll see if I can find Biccon's age and extrapolate from there. Then just make up some random dude/dudette if I need a Loremaster pre-Biccon for my fanfic.

[Istal_Devalis]

Friendly reminder... Biccon Winters was the Nova Cat's Oathmaster, not Loremaster.
Although for CNC purposes, it's much the same job.

[Nekoryu]

Blargh, there I go again.

Katwylder slapped me on the wrist on Skype a while back because I mistakenly thought that the common language in the IS was called Basic. Helloooooo wrong sci fi. *facedesk*

[Dragon Cat]

Blargh, there I go again.

Katwylder slapped me on the wrist on Skype a while back because I mistakenly thought that the common language in the IS was called Basic. Helloooooo wrong sci fi. *facedesk*

Yup yup although Basic English is likely spoken throughout the IS as a trade language  O0

[Nekoryu]

I was actually going to ask if the IS has a universal trade language...

[Captain of C-21]

Probably German or French.  Time to bring back the original Lingua Franca  ;D

[False Son]

I'd think English on account of it being the primary of the Free Worlds League and the secondary or unofficial of large batches of the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns.  Star League English being the clan standard, as well.

[WONC]

I'd think English on account of it being the primary of the Free Worlds League and the secondary or unofficial of large batches of the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns.  Star League English being the clan standard, as well.

This. English was the language of the Star League (descended itself from Canadian English), and the great bulk of the worlds colonized in the Inner Sphere were done under the auspices of the Star League or one of its subcontractors. Probably include basic functionality in Japanese, French, German, Swedish, Russian, or Mandarin depending on what part of the Inner Sphere "compass" the traders were working in. Also, based on what I'm remembering, Portuguese is/was fairly common among spacers, and for some reason I want to say Dutch was also common as well. Don't quote me on the last two, but that's just what's coming to mind.

[Jaim Magnus]

A shame proper Canadian spelling didn't survive ;)

[Klat]

I have this sudden urge to paint a Wolverine II in SLDF colors with "bub" and "eh" scrawled somewhere on it...

[Nekoryu]

DOO EET. :D

[Dragon Cat]

I have this sudden urge to paint a Wolverine II in SLDF colors with "bub" and "eh" scrawled somewhere on it...

ARGH!! I'd need to destroy that Mech if I saw it the Not Named has no place here

[WONC]

I have this sudden urge to paint a Wolverine II in SLDF colors with "bub" and "eh" scrawled somewhere on it...

Only if you promise to paint a Phoenix Hawk in yellow, red, and blue; an Atlas all in green with purple accents; and a Cyclops in blue and yellow.

[Klat]

Only if you promise to paint a Phoenix Hawk in yellow, red, and blue; an Atlas all in green with purple accents; and a Cyclops in blue and yellow.

Am I a bad person for seriously considering doing this?

[Istal_Devalis]

I think someone already has, actually. I remember seeing some of those in the mini's section.

[Lore]

I step away from the site for a few months, and you all go an open a new Cave. Took me a while to find my way here. }:)

[Dragon Cat]

I step away from the site for a few months, and you all go an open a new Cave. Took me a while to find my way here. }:)

Welcome back now beware of the BRAAAAIIINS!!!! BRAAAAIIINS!!! Guys they are harmless really

[Istal_Devalis]

Brains. Cookies. They're all the same, right?

[Sharpnel]

Brains are sweeter and not as crunchy unless you deep fry them. ;)

[GhostCat]

As long as we get to Dance, it's all good.

GC

[Pa Weasley]

Brains. Cookies. They're all the same, right?

Only if you sprinkle the brains with raisins.