6/14/09 [#138] This isn't going to come back and bite me in the ass, is it?

Stupid N00bie · June 14, 2009, 10:56:57 AM

He's already in prison, what more can they do... oh, right. "Accidents" do happen in prison all the time.

Oops.

Tapewolf · June 14, 2009, 11:02:44 AM

Well, they chose to compete in a game where wanted criminals fight for their lives. Expecting to be treated with kid gloves like that is just daft...

Brunhidden · June 14, 2009, 01:34:11 PM

they are girl heroes in fuku, they probably think its against the rules to kill a hero, or to attack while they transform, or interrupt a monologue....

techmaster-glitch · June 14, 2009, 01:55:17 PM

Once again, I'm not sure I fully understand exactly what's going on here...

llearch n'n'daCorna · June 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM

Slick has stepped over a line that nobody else was willing to step over, without, apparently (at least, judging by the look on his face towards the end there) realising he has done so.

And perhaps has some regrets about it, in hindsight...

Janus Whitefurr · June 14, 2009, 09:58:35 PM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on June 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
Slick has stepped over a line that nobody else was willing to step over, without, apparently (at least, judging by the look on his face towards the end there) realising he has done so.

Though it occured to me a little while after reading it, that the alternative (Daisy putting them into retirement) could easily be a media/public euphemism. Like Blade Runner. Probably not, but hey, thinking is gud gud, yes?

techmaster-glitch · June 14, 2009, 11:19:03 PM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on June 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
Slick has stepped over a line that nobody else was willing to step over, without, apparently (at least, judging by the look on his face towards the end there) realising he has done so.

If you're referring to Slick killing one of the scouts, that's the part I don't understand. This is a gladitorial deathmatch show. Isn't that what they're supposed to be doing?

Zedd · June 15, 2009, 01:58:22 AM

More chaos in the ring,All this at 11!

Janus Whitefurr · June 15, 2009, 02:31:56 AM

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on June 14, 2009, 11:19:03 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on June 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
Slick has stepped over a line that nobody else was willing to step over, without, apparently (at least, judging by the look on his face towards the end there) realising he has done so.
If you're referring to Slick killing one of the scouts, that's the part I don't understand. This is a gladitorial deathmatch show. Isn't that what they're supposed to be doing?

Gladiator came to mind. "Aren't the slaves supposed to LOSE again the Roman legions?"

Jigsaw Forte · June 15, 2009, 01:46:46 PM

Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on June 14, 2009, 09:58:35 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on June 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
Slick has stepped over a line that nobody else was willing to step over, without, apparently (at least, judging by the look on his face towards the end there) realising he has done so.

Though it occured to me a little while after reading it, that the alternative (Daisy putting them into retirement) could easily be a media/public euphemism. Like Blade Runner. Probably not, but hey, thinking is gud gud, yes?

Heh.

"Early Retirement" in this case is a mild euphemism, akin to "Creative Differences". When any given scout is only supposed to be on the front lines for four years, tops, "early retirement" usually implies that a scout REALLY fucked up if they don't even last long enough to go out on their own terms.

Jason does speak the truth when he says no scouts died in the Year of Fear (which Daisy is still only alleged to have caused). Of course, scouts don't have to die in order to cause the deaths of other folks.

ChaosMageX · June 15, 2009, 04:48:08 PM

Looks like Slick is getting a much needed reality check for what he just did, murdering what I'm assuming is the equivalent of a galaxy law enforcement officer or at least an officially certified and famous bounty hunter.

What I like more about this page is the first panel. I like how Addy is holding the gun with her pinky extended like someone really fancy.
Also, is the efreet getting sucked back what healed everyone, or did it stop on its way back and heal everyone before going back into the bottle? I'm having a little trouble following that one.

llearch n'n'daCorna · June 15, 2009, 04:58:32 PM

... given the medical help there appears to totally repair damages up to and including partial brain loss, "really fucked up" brings whole new meaning to the table...

Jigsaw Forte · June 15, 2009, 07:07:10 PM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on June 15, 2009, 04:58:32 PM
... given the medical help there appears to totally repair damages up to and including partial brain loss, "really fucked up" brings whole new meaning to the table...

Just because it can be repaired doesn't mean it can be repaired quickly. Especially if we're talking about regrowth of large chunks of organic matter.

Scouts don't get the luxury of sitting on the disabled list and being able to always come back. If you're unable to perform for any reason* (grevious injury, institutionalized, imprisoned, etc.) for an extended period of time**, that counts as "Early Retirement".

Cruel, yes, but depending on which planet you're working for, they may not have any idea where you are, and in the meantime, SOMEBODY has to do your job, and understudies*** are only willing to do your job for so long before they demand to keep the top spot.

* Let's just say there's been more than a few examples of scouts fighting while pregnant(!). Between the amount of state assistance they receive and advancements in technology (body armor, artificial wombs, "special inventories" that hide the bump, etc.), the main concern quickly shuffles over to worrying about what happens if they try to give birth while in action moreso than anything else. That said, it's still rare as hell.

** The actual length of time depends by planet (and sometimes by case), but in practice if it's over a month, it counts. The only time this hasn't been enforced is when the planets haven't gotten around to naming a replacement before they return.

*** Most planets keep territory scouts in addition to planetary scouts. The selection process to picking a planetary scout from that talent pool is roughly akin to Miss America meets America's Army.

Sunblink · June 16, 2009, 09:31:27 AM

Quote from: Tapewolf on June 14, 2009, 11:02:44 AM
Well, they chose to compete in a game where wanted criminals fight for their lives. Expecting to be treated with kid gloves like that is just daft...

I do agree with this. I mean really.

Cogidubnus · June 16, 2009, 01:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jigsaw Forte on June 15, 2009, 07:07:10 PM
* Let's just say there's been more than a few examples of scouts fighting while pregnant(!). Between the amount of state assistance they receive and advancements in technology (body armor, artificial wombs, "special inventories" that hide the bump, etc.), the main concern quickly shuffles over to worrying about what happens if they try to give birth while in action moreso than anything else. That said, it's still rare as hell.

The only thing more terrifying than fighting one of these storied amazons must be fighting one who is pissed off you're being so inconsiderate in your villainy as to make her fight you pregnant.

Brunhidden · June 16, 2009, 02:17:43 PM

Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on June 16, 2009, 09:31:27 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on June 14, 2009, 11:02:44 AM
Well, they chose to compete in a game where wanted criminals fight for their lives. Expecting to be treated with kid gloves like that is just daft...

I do agree with this. I mean really.

i agree with this agreement, however i think this compounds slicks level of badass image generated, and now hes going to have to seriously work to keep the image up or be ripped a new one for reputation standards