First Flight
Here we are a thousand years in the future and these two have never flown before. Pretty amazing, but they’ve been living on this prison planet since they were born!
Ladies First
Looks like Amelia lives up to her namesake when it comes to loving flight! Trent, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to keen on the idea. Meanwhile, Zik reminds us what gallantry looks like! Smooth!
Japa What
Trent and Amelia have no idea what Japan was. It stands to reason, as they were born on this prison planet, and very little history has survived to their generation.
Elements of Zik’s costume design were indeed inspired by samurai armour. Not for any particular reason other than it looks cool… and because Zik dislikes getting kicked in the nards.
Nice Dress
So here we get the first glimpse of Amelia’s sense of humour. Not the best first impression there, eh Zik? Hey, have you told your friends about Zik yet? If you know someone who likes science fiction, please pass the link on! I’d really appreciate it. I’d love to share Zik with more people, but I need your help to get the word out. Thanks for reading!
Amelia Rocks
Zik’s savior is revealed! And what a revelation! Zik is impressed by the fierce beauty before him. What a way to meet a gal, eh?
Head Meet Rock
Zik and the Clonoid grapple and strive against each other, but the Clonoid is stronger! Just as Zik is about to lose his grip, someone hits the Clonoid from behind with a ruck! That was a close one! Who bailed out our hero? Whoever it is has some serious stones! Find out next time!
Test Of Strength
Zik and the Clonoid are locked in combat! Who will win? How will it end? Stay tuned!
Kick And Grab
Things are heating up in this battle of strength and will! Zik gets a boot to the head, and then catches a mighty punch! How will Zik fare?
As If He Caught It
Okay, so apparently the Zernab Clonoid soldiers don’t feel pain. I guess we’ll have to keep that in mind for next time, eh Zik? If you survive, that is…
DEFENDER ZIK LORE BREAK!
Zernabian Clonoids are engineered to not feel pain, and also to not have the will to do anything other than what they are commanded to do. They’re considered sub-sentient, because they can’t form individual preferences. When not directly tasked, they have a decision list of over-arching commands they can apply to their current situation. Over time, this has been refined by Queen Elcyra to the point where her will is imposed without the need for constant direct input. This, combined with the nigh-immortality Elcyra has achieved, cause many to believe she is a transhuman, though not an enlightened one.
Catch
The Clonoid soldier vows death, so Zik attacks with his grappling hook! That thing is pointy! Looks like the Clonoid’s going to need to go shopping for earrings.
