Forum Fanfic (OCS): Operation Snoopy - DISCUSSION
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You probably have all noticed by now that the title was already changed! From 'The Snoopy Mission', it has became 'Operation Snoopy' because it seems far more 'appropriate'. Mind you, the title might not stay by the end of the project, as it is for now a working title.
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chrisbishop
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Colonel White cleared his throat pointedly, and all the captains turned their full attention to him. He scowled at the two American captains eating. ""Captain Ochre, will you PLEASE put that away?! This is an operational base, not a takeaway!"
Ochre swallowed his mouthful of pretzels and quickly crumpled the packet and stuffed it in his pocket. "Yes, sir. Sorry, sir."
We've never seen so much as a coffee cup in the Conference Room (though I think I did have White sipping from a water glass once in a story... but that's often seen on conference tables). Bringing food, coffee, etc. to a meeting when no one else is is usually considered improper. I liked Sage's idea, so rather than delete Sage's lines, I preferred to add some of my own. No offense, Sage!
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Mary J. R
I can only remember one instance of anything like that happening, when someone started eating raw carrot in a meeting at work. They didn't get very far before the chairman very pointedly said that if she wanted to eat her lunch, she was excused.
I didn't put that in the minutes though
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Not to sound picky, Topaz, but can you explain a little about the plot you're introducing and where exactly it's suppose to go? I admit I'm a little at lost about it appearing where it does!
I'm not against, but I think it will be easier for participants to follow up on this if they know what it's all about. The idea is for participants to work together on the same plotline, not for each of them to follow their own agenda - although subplots are allowed.
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I hope that doesn't mean I can't chip in to the discussions?
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It rhymes. However, I'm looking at this and I had an idea after Chris' opener but it's changed now. I was thinking of something along the lines of Shadow of Fear however that is not to say I'd have copied the plot.
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It seems a bit early in the fic for a subplot,
That's why I asked Topaz for an explanation of the subplot in question. The way I saw it, we were still in the briefing scene, which still needed to be completed before stepping in with a subplot. But I'm waiting to see what Topaz will have to say.
Ah, on that point... When a moderator asks a question, or some enlightment on a message you have written, , please answer as quickly as you can, just out of consideration for the many people who might be interested to participate in this project and are waiting behind you to jump in. Or you will run the risk of:
a) seeing another author to use your idea and take his/her own direction. In that case, steering it back might be difficult or even impossible if the thread should become totally different.
b) seeing your post simply removed by demand of the majority of the other participants and in the extreme cases where it wouldn't seem possible for the participants to use it in order to follow the current thread of the story. Now it is not something the moderating team will envision lightly. It's just that it is a community story, and we have to consider (putting Spock's pointy ears on) the good and need of the majority over the need of one. (removes pointy ears).
That said, keep in mind that this story is "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons" and considering that this story started with Mars in mind - the Mysterons should, ultimately, be the villains of the piece.
Eventually.
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The idea behind my post was while Dr. Saunders had the right idea in getting Spectrum involved, maybe everyone jumped to wrong conclusion about the Beagle II's renewed activity. I figured that during the Beagle II's assembly, a cybernetic 'flea' was surreptitiously added by persons unknown, which might turn the probe into a weapon under the right circumstances. The group in my post are self-styled 'freedom fighters' who inherited a journal from one of the original saboteurs, which gives a detailed description of the some of the things he did, including the Beagle II job.
But if the majority of you feel that this is too much of a stretch, then I am willing to let the post be deleted, in the interest of the story of course.
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Actually, it could easily be introduced into a more efficient story. Imagine, for example, that the Mysterons - who are all-knowing basta... er... omnipotent alien beings (must watch my mouth, they probably are watching!) have discovered of the said weapon introduced into Beagle II?
I'm sure they would find a use for it... for their own purposes!
I'm feeling inspired. Mind if I continue with this?
Thanks for the enlightment, Topaz! And glad to see you participate!
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Topaz, I didn't put a name to your rebel commander - I thought that maybe you had your own idea of how to name him, so I left it to you.
The only change I made to the previous post was to remove the asterisks tha imposed a change of scene, so I could add to the scene.
Now to recapitulate a bit:
Beagle II has been reactivated again after many years under mysterious circumstances; Spectrum has been informed of that fact; we have two Mysteron agents, inside a so-called 'freedom fighter' cell, an unknown Mysteron plan that calls to use the 'parasite' that was built into Beagle II, (whatever the plan and the parasite could be, for now I personally have NO IDEA - but I'm sure someone will come up with something eventually! ), and the existence of a journal from one of the original saboteurs (something of a still to use subplot that might eventually be used).
Remember that this space can be used to discuss and ask questions, and even develop ideas if you have the need to. My suggestions for all the participants, if it's not already done, would be to check the "Notify me when a reply is posted" box, so you will know when there's a new post added to this topic.
The participants so far to this forum fanfic:
- Sage Harper (writer)
- Lieutenant Topaz (writer)
- Chris Bishop (writer/moderator)
- Mary J. Rudy (advisor/observer/editor)
Matt Crowther has expressed the interest of joining eventually.
Marion wants to add her ow comments to the discussion (yes, Marion, you can - that would make you an observer too! Follow up posted.
Other names can be added to this list as the story will evolve.
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I don't want to be any bother... I can go away and leave you to it if you like?
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I probably presented it the wrong way. Sorry if I confused ayone. NO-ONE has to ask any permission to participate. This fanfic here is opened to all members of this forum!
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What do you say?
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