#dt93

In thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au, I wanted to reintroduce some characters from the Duck Universe comics.

Minima De Spell (American Pekin Duck)

Minima De Spell is the daughter of the infamous Poe De Spell and niece of Magica De Spell. Minima is a very ambitious and outwardly self-assured witch in -training. She cares a great deal for her friends, to the point of starting a revolution for them, going against her dad and aunt. Unfortunately, said uprising lead to her grounding and her best friend being turned into a goat by her aunt. Since she’s been reluctant to form friendships.

Millicent LeStrange (American Pekin Duck)

The globe-trotting treasure-hunting adventures of the world’s most beloved billionaire Scrooge McDuck and his nephew, niece and ward.

To look after her husband Hortense McDuck leaves her children Donald and Della Duck in the care of their industrious uncle, Scrooge McDuck. Although reluctant to do so because of his continual pursuit of increasing his wealth, events soon have them, along with Scrooge’s ward, April, on countless adventures.

All things considered, the base of the Au is fairly simple. The AU chronicles the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his kin in the far out year of 1993 and potentially beyond.

In the AU Scrooge takes occasional care of his niece and nephew. On occasions when their parents need a break, such as when they placed a firecracker beneath their Dad’s chair, or when they have a scheduled visit, Scrooge looks after them. Unlike DuckTales 1987 and the subsequent reboot, Donald and Della don’t merely live with Scrooge. They visit now and again.

During “The First Adventure,” although reluctant, Scrooge takes the twins with him to recover the Papyrus of Binding. Unlike the original adventure, Scrooge’s opinion of his kin "obnoxious niece and nephew" doesn’t change to "my heirs and beloved family” with in a day. Instead, while his opinion shifts, upon seeing how smart and resourceful they are, it will take several more adventures before he considers them his “heirs.”

The AU also sees the introduction of April Caledon.

April is Scrooge’s ward (how she comes into his custody is better left for later.) She’s a kind-hearted young lass who endeavors to avoid confrontation. Though, despite her best efforts, Donald and Della drag her into their schemes. (I feel like a trio of main kids has more possibilities than a duo.)

It takes time for Scrooge to accept Della and Donald as his “heirs”. And as the children go along on Scrooge’s adventures, they’re going to find that “not every great adventure is dangerously daring,” and “someone always gets hurt.”

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While thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au character redesigns, I also created some new/semi-new characters.

Basil Crackshell is my interpretation of Fenton’s father and Francis is my interpretation of Doofus’s beloved Gummeemama Francis in the 90s. I intend to have both characters appear in the DT93 au.

I knew I wanted to create a “rival” for Della and April. After watching “Day of the Only Child,” I thought it would be interesting if the Drakes and Ducks were enemies for over one generation. After watching “The First Adventure,” I found it hard to accept Duckworth as Scrooge’s assistant at the bin and at the manor, especially since I don’t picture him being the adventurer type. So I made Basil. He’s largely inspired by the DuckTales 1987 iteration of Fenton.

Basil Crackshell

Basil Crackshell is a dorky, dependable, and prudent individual. The son of Duckburg’s chief of police, he is extremely capable in serious situations. Since becoming Scrooge McDuck’s personal assistant, he’s grown attached to McDuck’s three charges: April, Della, and Donald. Caring for them as if they were his own family. He is engaged to one of his dad’s officers, officer Cabrera, and eagerly looks forward to what the future hold for them.

Francis Bourbourg

Francis Bourbourg is a polished and proud woman. Who modeled back in the day. She has a son, who she holds too high, somewhat unattainable standards. Francis leads the Association of Status Seekers, a club for Duckburg’s wealthy and respectable patrons. She manipulates the people around her into giving her exactly what she wants. She looks down on the "unrefined", as well as those who don’t bend to her will. This includes April and Della, her neighbors. The girls are never ladylike enough for her liking.

María Antonia Magdalena Aldonsa

María Antonia Magdalena Aldonsa is an ambitious, driven young woman. She works as an officer at Duckburg’s 13th precinct. Fresh out of the academy, she’s eager to make a difference. That said, she is a realist. Though her energetic manner might paint her as naïve, she’s deals well with the physical world. At times, she tends to think to think in absolutes, but is supportive of change. María is engaged to the chief of police’s son, Basil. He’s not just her partner, but also her best friend. She’s typically an honest and straightforward individual and expects the same in return.

Phoebe P. Beakley is a resourceful, intellectual, somewhat intense child. They aren’t a physical fighter, they’re much more skilled in an office or laboratory setting. Phoebe’s the "guy in the chair.” What they lack in physicality, they make up for it in intellect and ingenuity. They invent the most amazing gadgets for S.H.U.S.H. operatives to use in the field. They are gifted in multiple fields of science, and have an unusual fascination for Norse battle tactics. Despite her intelligence, she lacks social graces, as she’s very awkward around people. Which is a cause of concern for their mother.

In thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au, I wanted to reintroduce some characters from the Duck Universe comics.

Thompson Lovett aka Tom Lovett and Bethany Van Der Built aka Betty Lou Van Der Built were originally written by Diego Fasano and designed by Alessandro Barbucci, for the Paperino Paperotto comics series. I was drawn to them because they aren’t well known and were written as childhood friends of Donalds (correct me if I’m wrong.)

I redesigned them so they’d suit the au. Along with redesigning a couple of comic characters, I also redesigned April. I figured she needed an update, though this new look wouldn’t appear until season 2.

April Caledon (American Pekin Duck)

April is Scrooge McDuck’s ward, often cited as the most formidable child in Scrooge’s little group. She is a level-headed and intelligent child, yet otherwise unworldly, she can be ignorant when faced with an ordinary commonplace situation. Despite her best efforts, her cousins drag her into their schemes. Nonetheless, ever the peacemaker, April is commonly the trio’s voice of reason.

Bethany Louise Van Der Built (Mandarin Duck)

Effie is a wealthy duckling. Great-grandparents built their wealth through a multi international shipping company which her mother would eventually inherit. She is an incredibly kindhearted child despite what many think. Since she is a lead member of the DSH (Duckburg’s Subsequent Heirs Society), she’s often thought to be mean-spirited like her cohorts. However, Effie is one of the nicer members of the society. Though if you call her Betty, you die. She is a good associate of Della’s.

Thompson Lovett (Northern White-Faced Owl)