Manga Forge Challenge for March!

[Heartless]

I'll have a chat with people that want one when it comes to marking down due to timekeeping, smaller amount of work intended etc so grading will be fair and based on all facts given. Of course, this will only be for my category so I do urge those who are in charge of the other categories to do the same!

[explodingdragon]

Alright, getting mine in just under the wire. The page descriptions would be longer, but I'm coming down with something, this is as far as I got.

The Seat of Power

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A different Earth. Man has spread out from the third planet to colonise the rest of the solar system, thanks to the science of magnetic propulsion, founded in the 1850s. In the 2010s Earth is but one planet among many, and the rulers of the old nations are waking up to an uncomfortable truth: they must unite Earth under one rule or face domination by the other planets. To this end the king of England calls a summit of leaders from around the world. Chief among them a representative from America, the king of the French Empire, the Chinese Emperor and the Russian Tsar. Things are all set for negotiations to begin when an assasination attempt is made on the Kings of England and France. After saving the kings, it's up to the Royal Guard to track down where the assassins came from and who is trying to disrupt the summit. Namely, the task falls on Martin Clay, junior guardsman, and Scott Banks, Captain of the guard. Their journey takes them around the world and into space as they unravel the plots and scheming that all the houses of power are filled with. But as they get closer to discovery, their enemy's plans move forward. More assasination attempts are made, some of them succeeding. Among the losses is the British Prime Minister. The talks break down as accusations fly as to who is responsible. Just as various rulers and representatives are preparing to leave for home, word is received from Clay and Banks from the Moon. They have discovered the culprits and are returning with a witness to testify. They land in London, but before the witness can give a statement battles break out all over London. An army had been waiting, hiding amongst the people and was now attacking everything in sight. In the chaos Clay and Banks get word to the king on who the attacking force is. They are from Saturn, and don't want Earth to unite and stay the dominante power in the system. The attack is a last ditch attempt, knowing previous schemes have failed now that they have been found out. Clay and Banks rush to the kings side, and find their journey has come full circle, defending the king in pitch battle. Although the Saturn forces started with the element of surprise, they are beaten back by the British military, and in the centre of it all where the attack is strongest, the various security forces of the representatives band together to protect their leaders and the people. After hours of fighting and heavy casulties, the Saturn forces surrender. The newly united Earth leadership quickly begin preperations to either negotiate with Saturn or declare war.

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Profile for: Martin Clay

> Gender: Male
> Race: Human
> Age: 26
> Birthdate: 5/06/1985
> Astrological Sign: Taurus
> Blood Type: A-
> Height: 5'10"
> Beliefs/Religion: Agnostic
> Hobby: Reading novels.
> Basic Description: Fresh faced and bright eyed, being a veteran of the palace guard hasn't broken him. He smiles easily and sweats under pressure.

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Current Information
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> Family background: Older brother to Natalie Clay, son of Artemus Clay, a simple builder.
> Birth place: Kent
> History/Background: Wanting to be more than his father, Martin signed up for the army naively believing he'd have a medal in no time. He didn't get the medals, but he proved his ability and was assigned to priority duties, culminating in being made part of the King's personal bodyguard.
> Home: Military barracks
> Possessions, make-up, jewelry, etc.: Sending most of his money to his family, he doesn't have much more to his name than the clothes he was wearing when he signed up, and his books.
> Pets: Percy, a plant.

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Physical Description
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> Hair style: Crop cut
> Eyes: Bright blue
> Body: Lean with a bit of muscle
> Physical condition:
> Marks, scars, tattoos: A regiment tatoo on his right arm.
> Clothing: Military uniform

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Personality
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> Likes: The young ladies that work at the library.
> Dislikes: The men and old ladies that work at the library
> Fears: Getting kicked out of the army.
> Goals: Get promoted to general
> Occupation: Soldier
> Favorite food: Toad in the hole.
> Most prized possession (important or emotional value): Picture of his family.
> Psychological condition: Nervous but excited.
> Aptitude: Marksman
> Social and other pressure, problems: Being shuffled around so much he is frequently the new guy, and the bottom of the pecking order in what ever unit he is in.
> Beliefs, superstition, moral value: If you doubt something for even a second, don't do it.
> Positive characteristics: Friendly, eager, humble
> Negatives characteristics: Naive, slightly gullible.


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Profile for: Captain Scott Banks

> Gender: Male
> Race: Human
> Age: 47
> Birthdate: 2/01/1965
> Astrological Sign: Aquarius
> Blood Type: AB
> Height: 5'11"
> Beliefs/Religion: He doesn't have time for that crap.
> Hobby: Fishing.
> Basic Description: Grim faced, with a scar just missing his left eye. Dark hair is cut short. His eyes never stop moving as he scans for threats.

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Current Information
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> Family background: Banks is part of a long line of military men. They have loyally served the king since time immemorial.
> Birth place: London
> History/Background: Banks was born and raised into the military, and knows no other life.
> Home: Imperial guard barracks
> Possessions, make-up, jewelry, etc.: Collection of medals and swords.
> Pets: None

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Physical Description
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> Hair style: Crop cut
> Eyes: Ice cold
> Body: Lean but muscular
> Physical condition:
> Marks, scars, tattoos: Scar on face just missing left eye.
> Clothing: Military uniform

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Personality
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> Likes: A well executed mission.
> Dislikes: Surprises.
> Fears: Losing.
> Occupation: Soldier
> Favorite food: Rations
> Least favorite food: Anything gourmet. Too fancy, too much grass in it.
> Most prized possession (important or emotional value): Fishing rod.
> Vernacular (way of speaking): Military shorthand
> Psychological condition: Stoic
> Aptitude: Spotting threats
> Social and other pressure, problems: Is not good at dealing with non-military people.
> Relationships (with who and what kind): Father figure to most of the guard.
> Beliefs, superstition, moral value: Has a code of honour that he follows strictly.
> Positive characteristics: Unrelenting, will of iron.
> Negatives characteristics: Unforgiving.

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Page 1
Clay (in civilian clothes) and Natalie are in a viewing room (one wall is all glass) waiting for a spaceship launch. Natalie is impatiant, while Clay tells her to wait just a little more. Then Natalie spots something and points.

Page 2
Splash page. View from behind Clay and Natalie as a spaceship launches into the sky. But rather than a rocket, this ship is launched by magnetic engines, glowing blue, that don't leave a smoke trail.

Page 3
Clay and Natalie continue to watch the ascent. Natalie bids Paul goodbye, who is on the spaceship. Clay reassures her that Paul will be back soon.

Page 4
Natalie checks her watch, tells Clay the time. Clay panics, he is late. He bids quick goodbyes and runs off.

Pages 5-6
Clay is running through the streets of London. Past riders on mechanical horses, weaving through traffic of cars hovering on the same blue magnetics as the spaceship. He knocks down a man in a top hat and almost bulls right into a woman in a frilly dress, he gives apologies and runs on.

Page 7
Clay arrives at Buckingham Palace (the servants entrance) and heads in, saluting guards as he goes.

Page 8
He arrives in a locker room and quickly gets changed. Dressed in his uniform he grabs his rifle from within his locker and heads off, into the interior of the palace.

Page 9
Elsewhere, the king is leaving one room and walking into a corridor. A squad of guards awaits him, leading them is Banks. The king greets them. The squad that was with the king in the room departs. The king notices something is amiss.

Page 10
The king asks why the squad is incomplete. Banks says he is unsure, but will rectify the problem with the missing man as soon as he can. Clay runs up, panting. Apologises for being late. Banks tuts at him. The king asks why Clay has a rifle.

Page 11
Clay looks around. He has a rifle, while none of the other guardsman do, they are armed with pistols. Clay smiles sheepishly and says it was force of habit. Banks introduces Clay to the king, Clay has just been promoted from the palace guard, this is his first day in the royal guard.

Page 12
King says that as Clay is missing his pistol belt, they'll have to do. The king and the squad head off down the corridor. The king tells Clay to try and keep the rifle out of sight.

Page 13
The king and the squad arrive outside another room. The king straightens his clothes quickly. Then he opens the door. Inside he greets the king of France, they are old friends. Clay slips in with the squad and stands in the corner, keeping his rifle behind his leg.

Page 14
The two kings engage in small talk over tea. Clay is scanning the room, he has an internal monologue as he remembers his training. "Don't watch your man, or the one closest to him, watch your opposite." Clay spots a french bodyguard across the room, watching him.

Page 15
The two kings continue to talk, one makes a joke, both laugh. Clay is oblivious as he watches the man watch him. He sees the guards eyes shift to Clay's rifle, then accusingly at Clay.

[Deriku]

I've only got the one page at the moment I'm working on the others, they'll be up soon! kinda a few hours late though.

[explodingdragon]

We seem to be missing a lot of submissions. What's going on guys?

[からす猫のデソル]

finishing mine now, Should be up tommorow or so.... thats when my extended deadline is anyways...

[laelruin]

Ran into a lot of stuff being due at the same time...Sorry but I've only got a draft and one official panel done so far. Doesn't look like I'm going to be able to finish. -.-'

[からす猫のデソル]

something came up... unless i can get another extention on my due date, Just mark me as incomplete... ill still do the script anyways and give it to kim, but yeah...

[VaanDiablo]

I've posted it in my journal a couple days back when I had a few moments spare but now I'm here. The last few days have been hectic seeing as my grandad got hit by a car and has had death sitting next to his bed side and occaisionally checking his watch impatiently. I was sitting next to death for most of it so a lot of time has been spent either thravelling to/from the hospital or sitting there. Not much time to do or think about much else, even my uni work. So I'm sorry guys but either you can allow me to write tid-bits until saturday/sunday whence I'll post what I've got or you can mark me incomplete.

[Wild "Berry" Knight]

Oops....totally forgot all about this yesterday!

I have the writing segment done so I'll post it later....as for the art and CG I'm gonna drop out of those till another time because I'm not happy with my results ^_

Anyone who hasn't got in yet....no pressure, but get what you got up ^_^

[explodingdragon]

Looking through what's in, there's not much.

The following people haven't posted anything:
@Anni
@Taz605
@KimShibbyBob
@Kisara
@zombie101
@laelruin
@Avalon~

The following people have posted an incomplete challenge:
@DJ_Desolate
@caleb
@Moonlit Memories
@Deriku
@VaanDiablo

You can still put your work in people! Just try a little harder!

[KimShibbyBob]

My deadline was extended as I hadn't received the script until the original deadline was nearly up. I've got the first page done, just gotta clean it, sketched the second page, and only got the script for the 3rd page sometime over the weekend while I was on my jollies.

Wil get page 1 up soon, but I'm working on the Easter challenge, as I forgot I'd signed up for that!

[Wild "Berry" Knight]

I will post something.....but I want it to be better before I do ^_

[からす猫のデソル]

I said something came up, so unless you could give my team an extention again, im gonna have to be marked down...(I'll still continue the script eitherway...)

[Capousky]

My deadline was extended as I hadn't received the script until the original deadline was nearly up. I've got the first page done, just gotta clean it, sketched the second page, and only got the script for the 3rd page sometime over the weekend while I was on my jollies.

Wil get page 1 up soon, but I'm working on the Easter challenge, as I forgot I'd signed up for that!

It's ok, handle the part you have finished since your writer was obviously delayed and that is not your fault at all :/

[KimShibbyBob]

Ha, typical, getting down to sketch some more tonight with a bottle of cider for company, and I realise I've left my pencil and eraser in my backpack I used for Amsterdam at the weekend. And the backpack is now in my attic at my house. And I'm at my boyfriends house right now. Classic XD Dedicated to drawing on holiday, then my crap memory forgets to get my equipment!