Ghost In The Shell (2017)

Dark Nebula: Cast

The main cast of Dark Nebula with semi-final designs! It was a long and tedious process, but I finally felt comfortable enough with the designs of each member of the main group to complete the exercise of creating all the characters online and presenting them here.

But let's talk briefly about each one; they'll also have their own posts for more in-depth information.

"Slayder" from Planet ExTrel-9

"Slayder" isn't his real name, but since he holds an important political position on his planet, he's allowed to use an alias. He's the second most experienced and veteran member of the group, second only to Juventas. A hardened veteran who respects the chain of command, but also his principles.

Hanka, from Planet Xuller

The Fulgur of Xuller aren't technically allies of the OPSU, not even close, but Hanka managed to rise through the ranks by deserting his planet. She's cheerful and bubbly, but she's still a Fulgur, an exceptional fighter, and unafraid to shed blood if that's what the higher-ups want. She won't allow herself to be expendable again.

Sherry, from the planet Wares

Former expedition leader on her home planet, Sherry is tough as nails, quick-witted, and harbors a deep hatred for the OPSU's greatest enemy, almost as much as for the OPSU itself. She's someone who does her job well, even if she has a terrifying demeanor, and she returns with the entire group she started with.

Axe Clobb, from the planet Florexxia

Axe was one of the first Florexcian ambassadors the OPSU made contact with before the planet's destruction, so he was safe when it all happened. Axe is a genius in many ways, but empathy definitely isn't one of them, yet it's indispensable for the survival of many.

Conrad Clobb, from the planet Florexxia

Axe's nephew, the protagonist of the story, and the only Florexxian survivor rescued by the OPSU. Severely depressed by everything, he understandably only participates in/helps Axe initially, hoping to find other Florexcians. But as time passes, helping people becomes therapeutic and necessary for him.

"Artemis" Diana Boston, from the planet Earth (from @underworldreaderinserts)

Artemis is the group's newest addition, but no less useful for it. She has extensive military knowledge, is skilled in the use of firearms and bladed weapons, and possesses a rather acerbic sense of humor that helps ease tensions when necessary. Curry is the "cat" she rescued and adores, but no one really knows what he is.

Zef, from the planet Idell

Zef was a teenager when he joined the OPSU in an attempt to escape the boring routine of his home planet, but now he's become somewhat of an adrenaline junkie, constantly looking for interesting or "fun" things to do on missions, sometimes forgetting that he's supposed to be helping (Sherry ends up putting him in his place).

Juventas, from the planet Hydrofallos (from @ultravioletqueen)

Juventas is unusual, even for her species. She can constantly rejuvenate after "dying," which causes her to usually appear as a child. Don't be fooled, though; she's cold and calculating, and has surely outlived all your ancestors combined.

Hope you like them!

Note before reading this post, these terms are cultural terms from my (Ishikār) exomemories, and not ones from the current world. I'm choosing to remake them to give myself something to solidly identify with.

I will make flags for the terms at a later date, but, that'll take many a consideration and perhaps won't be for awhile.

Itoni - A term for being everything in all entirety. To be all there is and to be in the coming future. It is to be the earth, the rocks, the water, the air, every notion of gender and love and compassion. To fill the cracks in the hate, but to keep a full and open heart. This term was usually reserved for royalty.

Cheru - A term for being loved thrice over. It is to have guidance of the heart, mind, and gut. To have luck eternally on ones side as the rivers of the world pave and tread for you.

Hanka - A term for being sworn once. It is to be strong, to be resilient, to have strength no other can wish for simply by dreaming. To breath new life into ones own soul by determination alone.

Iscar - A term for being devoid, absolvement of all. To be all of depth. The lost words on the tip of ones tongue. The forgotten memories that slip through fingers like melting snow. To fear the unknown and to be it dually to keep another secure, safe. Strict in existence, but warm at mind. This term was usually reserved for royalty.

Neitāri - A term for being sung for the sea. To be an artisan is for the sea to see you, and to be Neitāri is to be the sea's. This term is something that is to be found by the user, and can't be defined as one thing by any individual.

Óche - A term for being kissed by the sun. It's to be loved by all, to be on a path of righteousness wherever the sun may reach. One is great, powerful, loved.

Otres

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