#general deuce

Not a fan of Sylth just randomly switching sides in the finale so why not give him an actually reason to switch up instead of just bailing?

Seriously, the amount of effort he put into trying to keep Blanc out the hands of a tiny psychopath only to turn around and hand it over to another psychopath JUST because they were a little out numbered???

Give him a REASON to switch up dammit.

La espada del Guardián es un elemento fantástico que se le otorga a Ace como parte de su arma insignia en la primera temporada, pero toma relevancia y es revelado su verdadero nombre en la segunda temporada, cuando Zadavia comienza a explicar (a regañadientes) las verdaderas propiedades que posee.

Si bien Zadavia indica en el episodio "Secrets of the Guardian Strike Sword" que la espada perteneció al legendario Guerrero Guardián de Freleng, podemos suponer que es un arma que se hereda al siguiente Guardián, aunque esto no queda claro en el programa. Al parecer, el puesto de "Guardián" quedó vacío en el momento que Freleng cayó, porque cuando Zadavia escapó a Acmetropolis, se llevo este artefacto con ella.

Si tratamos de suponer como funcionan los poderes de esta espada, una vez visto como la utilizan Deuce y Ace en el programa, además de la forma poco practica que adopta al transformarse, haciendola inutilizable para cortar (Que desperdicio), puedo afirmar que es un potenciador de poder.

Los potenciadores de habilidades en fantasía son artefactos que te dan más poder, pero te quita algo a cambio. Podríamos teorízar entonces que la espada del Guardián provoca algo negativo al utilizarla de manera descuidada, si escuchamos a Zadavia decirle a Ace “...Demasiado conocimiento puede ser algo peligroso" cuando le pregunta sobre sus verdaderas habilidades.

Siendo que Deuce fue el General más importante de Freleng no es contradictorio pensar que le hayan dado la espada del Guardián con el puesto, esperando que tome el lugar del nuevo "Guardián de Freleng". Sin embargo, este pierde el puesto por su extraño deseo poner a Freleng bajo su mando que aparece poco después de su ascenso, y la espada es recuperada por Zadavia.

Hay una enorme posibilidad que la espada no pueda ser utilizada por cualquier persona, debido a que no daña físicamente al individuo al usarla, sino que afecta psíquicamente a este. Deuce pudo haber enloquecido al usar la espada cuando la obtuvo, pasando de ser un General leal a la corona, a un magalómano con deseos de gobernar el universo.

Ahora tiene sentido que Zadavia no le haya dicho nada a Ace sobre las habilidades de la espada, no deseando que las active y dañe su cordura en el proceso. Podríamos suponer que se lo diría en su momento, después de de evaluar como se desarrolla como líder del equipo, y si su mente sigue estando estable a pesar de usarla. Sin embargo, la aparición de Deuce hizo que ella tenga que compartir algo de información, pero de manera muy acotada, para evitar que Ace se dañe.

Como pudimos ver en el programa, a Ace la espada no le genera ninguna influencia extraña, y solo la ha usado para disparar un láser bastante parecido al que dispara con sus ojos, y activar los agujeros de gusano que se encuentran en Blanc, para deshacerse de Deuce.

En conclusión, Zadavia fue muy cuidadosa sobre la información de las propiedades de la espada, porque temía por la salud mental de Ace, y también prefirió dejar que aprenda usarla por su cuenta, para evaluar si debía interferir y quitarsela.

Afterglow

ie. Deuce learns his latest partner in crime doubles as a glowstick.

Zadavia Redesign and thoughts on Planet Freleng

Minor pet peeve of mine is when alien characters are just recolored human's with special abilities so I kind of rehauled Zadavia's design while trying to keep core aspects of it.

On the other hand with General Deuce's I kept finding his a lot of his character lost when I tried to change it, so I ended just adding some minor details instead and changed up his back story a bit.

Ace is there for size reference (and because he made a cute warm up)

TLDR: Frelengisian's have some of the highest genetic compatibility amongst other species so their looks can very drastically between one another. Zadavia and Deuce are on opposite sides of the scale when it comes to this, with Zadavia holding traditional Freleng features and Deuce having more Terran features.

A bit from the Prologue of Acme off it's axis part 1

I made this with uberduck and some edited sounds I recorded. I also edited the pick of the boss lady because I haven't drawn her yet.

The Chamber as I wrote it

Zadavia pressed her hand against the cold glass as she gazed out at the endless blue that stretched before her. A constant mellow hum filled the confines of the metallic space. The natural melody offered her little comfort as a flood of worries crashed around in her mind. The sound of creaking walls joined the chorus every so often. A sound she'd grown accustomed to after weeks of hiding in the deeps. Her concerns were not for the integrity of the building. Much weightier matters plagued her. "This is foolishness." She thought, glazing her hand across the cold surface. "Click, click, click." A sharp noise interrupted her thoughts.

What do you have to report, 'General Deuce'? She asked, without turning to address the source of the sound."I'm afraid it isn't good 'my queen." The young, red-haired man answered in a serious tone.

"What is the problem then, 'Deuce'?" Has he found me? "Zadavia said as she faced him with a look that was more of anger than fear.

No, my Queen, it isn't that. I'm confident that he has no clue that you are on this planet. I would even go so far as to say that he has no idea this backward planet even exists. " The young general said, dripping with confidence. One of his quirks that Zadavia had always found 'vexing. But, she could not deny it was well-founded. Deuce had not become a general at his young age through pure dumb luck but through sheer raw talent.

"What is it then?"

It's the Renraw containment chamber, your highness. I'm afraid that we can't keep powering it much longer.

Zadavia looked at him with disbelief. Tell me, why is that? From what my science officer told me, I thought we had found a suitable power supply from the 'earth people."

"The earthling's Viridiallum has been working, but please listen, my Queen, it isn't stable. It's been fluctuating. It even seems to be messing up the controls. " Zadavia was still doubtful and asked him yet another question.

"Why isn't my science officer reporting this instead of you?"

"She was scared to approach you about it," I told her she should do it herself, but that is beyond the point. Zadavia, you must choose which of my men you wish to bestow the Renraw Spectrum upon. We are running out of time. "Your people are running out of time.

Take me to the containment chamber. I want to see it for myself. I will not make any decisions blinded by fear. " Zadavia's voice was commanding and stern, as it usually was, but only with more seriousness.

"I thought you would." General Deuce said, gesturing for her to follow him.

They walked through several security doors before they came to a room filled with scrapped spaceship parts and several broken earth gadgets.

Oh, Queen Zadavia! You're here. I'm happy to say that your ship is coming along very nicely. Even having to use these inferior parts for it. Oh' um, do you want to see it? " "A middle-aged woman said as she hopped over piles of junk to see her queen."

Dellmay, I want to see the Renraw Spectrum chamber. Now! " Zadavia raised her voice to the blue and yellow-haired scientist. Dellmay's face went paler blue as she fell over into the pile of parts, stunned by her Queen's tone.

"Yes, right away, your majesty." She scrambled to get on her feet. "I told you she would be angry," Deuce whispered as he helped her to her feet.

I'm so sorry, your highness. I should have told you, but I thought I could stabilize it. Of course, I know I can still do it. "

Enough of this yapping. Just show me what's wrong. " Zadavia snapped.

"Yes, right away. Aivadaz! Bring up chamber diagnostics, please. " Dellmay ordered the computer's AI.

"Bringing up the diagnostics now." I see Queen Zadavia is here. Do you wish to take control, Zadavia? " The AI asked.

"Yes, Aivadaz, I would." She glared angrily at Deuce and Dellmay, who turned away in shame.

"Switching control of the chamber to Queen Zadavia now." Dellmay stared down at her feet. "I hope one day you can forgive me..." Zadavia, She said' fighting her tears back. I'm...Dellmay began but was stopped by a finger to her lips. "Aivadaz needs to hear her." The general whispered in her ear. That's correct. I'm sorry, Deuce. " She whispered back.

"Aivadaz, "show me what is going on with the chamber." Zadavia ordered sternly.

....

"Aivadaz! I said, Show me what is going on with the chamber!"