Here is seconttempt at the 'warrior'.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48722266/

That's really much better. Still not quite as big and hefty as I was thinking, though.

The shield kicks ass, but unfortunately I have to say the symbolism on it is really inappropriate for what I'm thinking of. Could you maybe remove the symbol altogether? Maybe replace it with bands of riveted steel to give the shield texture?

...agreed, much better. The weapon raised behind him ready to strike conveys a more menacing nature.

BTW, Leela looks absolutely fantastic. When (& if) you find some time will there be a colour version? If so she has light red hair & light blue eyes, fair complexion (no freckles). The bag & helmet should be "Army Olive Drab". Clothing colours: whatever looks good.

This one maybe ready for ink. I'm toying with putting arrows in the shield and around him or would you prefer a clean image?
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48744183/

Thanks I'm really glad u like it Kyoto Kid

Next is another real challenge, Eidolon's "Doc"

That's... Pretty damn good. I didn't think of making the riveted plates like that - I was thinking more of a shell-like bands of overlapping plates running side-to-side down the shield. But that's not bad.

Actually, instead of putting arrows in it, could you put This Symbol on him?

yes I can

Reminds me vaguely of the Black Knight from Monty Python, only badass

"I've got yer flesh wound right here!"

You only keep getting better, good sir.

sorry for not posting, been busy. With any luck will post a inked version of the 'warrior' and a sketch of 'Doc' by tommorrow.

As promised inked version of the 'warrior'.
Will have to postpone sketch of 'Doc' for 1 more day, sorry
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48949532/

...again, very nice. The shield emblem adds a lot more interest. This also would be a neat one to see in colour.

That is AWESOME... The emblem's head is facing the wrong way, but... Hey, who cares.

oh...sorry about that. Glad you like it though. Here is the sketch of 'Doc'. I orginally intended to go with a coming home look, but this just spoke to me.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49019990/

Darkened version of 'Doc'.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49109880/

Awesome! The hanging from the ladder thing is great. Thanks!

...I get the feeling he has just dropped a little surprise (of the explosive kind) on someone below.

Nah, he's bollocks with grenades.

More like reaching out to help the adept up after the adept managed to get shot...again.

Excellent ! And yes, he's supposed to be reaching out to help someone. I should have the inked version done by tonight. Any other takers?

If no-one else speaks up, I'd be glad to provide some more characters. I just don't want to be accused of bogarting the talent.

first come, first serve!

...I'll post another interesting challenge tomorrow evening.

Inked version of "Doc".
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49193150/

Looks bad ass. Thanks for doing it.

Okay, I'll step up to the plate again. This one should be more or less fun (I hope).

I want what you could term a generic, female "Space Marine." Think Halo, think Starship Troopers, think any sort of Space Marine that's wearing semirealistic personal armor, not some kind of Warhammer crazy stuff.

She should have some kind of primary weapon - the type I'll leave up to you. Rifle, submachine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, tactical laser cannon, crew-served machine gun, whatever - and some kind of sidearm. And a helmet - preferably the kind that encloses your face in clear plexiglass, though you could also do an open-atmo helmet.

As far as making it some sembalance of Shadowrun, put the Ares logo on her gear. Consider it looking ahead to 2170...

Action pose or pin-up, your call. You seem to do better with actions.


Re: Doc Inked. I like it now. Now that I looked at the ladder again, it looks like he's hanging off a helicoptor's ladder, about to catch someone who's about to do a high-flying leap off the side of a building.

Well hell, if it ain't dumb, it ain't worth Karma!

...good point.

HC? You there?

yes I am. sorry I haven't posted in awhile.
Been working on the female space marine. Should have a draft up by tommorrow.
Didn't even get to start until today.
KK, I got your messages and will begin sometime this weekend.

I was just wondering if you'd pulled a Squinky on us and been extracted by some hostile team.

...no problem here. There have been times I dropped off the radar for while, but sometimes you just need a break.

Now Squinky's been very very busy with SR missions as well as honouring our requests, I have no issue with him taking a bit of a "sabbatical".

[edit]

...and as I hammer on my keyboard, I saw he has just posted another sketch.

Here's a first sketch of the 'space marine', which when I started I felt like I needed to draw her as a Aries shocktrooper or FRT member, so I went with a Medium military armor and weaponry. At least this is what I had them look like in my campaigns.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49543960/

I'm also kinda curious about the 'Missions" gig. What's that about?

Mmmm, niiice. I see you put the Swan on her.

Still, maybe... Enclose her full face? Remember, she's gonna have to operate in environments that may or may not have breathable atmosphere, or may not even have any atmo at all.

Likewise, maybe you could make the weapon in her right hand look more sci-fi? Not that the M-16's a bad rifle, but I don't think we'll be carrying it into space.
Maybe make it into an energy weapon of some sort?


As for the rest... It looks like a damned fine start. I'll just make a list of suggestions, feel free to ignore/implement/use as inspiration as you like:

Space Marines past 2070 will be competing directly with drones for their jobs. Consequently, they'll need to be mobile - air mobile. Maybe a jump-jetpack and thrusters on her legs would be an addition? Nothing ultra-huge or capable of sustained flight in a full gravity, but good for EV manouvering and in-grav jump-jetting?


Also, for that good sci-fi look, maybe make the sensor array on her faceplate asymetrical instead of symetrical?

Finally, some sensors she'd need would probably extend past the range of light emissions - maybe add a few more detail pieces like antennas and a probe to her helmet for things like radiation and EM scanning and such?

Second attempt. Changed the guns to a energy type, added some antenna and short range type boosters. Let me know.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49577647/

inked but not finished. still have to do the major black areas. I got blasted by snow in my hometown and I'm taking my daughter sliding
will work out the black areas tonight, then post. I'll check here for more change suggestions first so....
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49610717/

...I actually kind of liked the slug throwers. Maybe it's just me & the way I view space marines. Simple, basic tried & true, but very effective weaponry. It worked well in Aliens II, The Fifth Element, & even in that cheesy adaptation of Heinlein's Starship Troopers. Something about the sound of high velocity, high calibre weapons that just seems so right for the genre.

As energy weapons go the two coolest in my book were the Wierding Modules in Dune and the PPG in Babylon 5.

In afterthought, portraying her in more of a "battle crouch" position as opposed to her standing upright would have been more dynamic. Also not as much tailored "skin tight" definition in the armour. In the Services, armour would be rather universal, having the fitting adjustments underneath the outer shell. There may be a male and female version (for proportion reasons), but from the outside they would still look pretty much the same. After all, you are a Marine first, and individual last. Again check out Starship Troopers [and Aliens II as well as Babylon 5 and Farscape (the Peacekeepers)

One way that the character could have been shown to be a woman would be in "repose", such as after a combat where she's resting with her helmet off. Guns by her side (maybe one still in hand since she is a Marine). Of course this would mean a complete redrawing (as would the battle crouch) & seeing how far along you already are not really something you may be into doing.

Would have responded earlier, but was setting up & running an SR scenario all afternoon & evening yesterday & pretty much crashed right after I got home.

...*Bump*

...just keeping this thread from descending into the depths.

Heh, sorry. I zoned out on replying.

Anyway, KK...

I only suggested one of the weapons be remade as an energy gun - I liked the SMG that was in her left hand. Ah well, I like energy weapons, too.

And for my part, I like the tailored, skin-tight definition of the armor. Realistic? Maybe not. When has Shadowrun (or any sci-fi, or fantasy for that matter), been realistic?

To hell with realism, I want some tits!

Hehehe.


Hmmmm... Tits... Wonder if HC has any problems with drawing nudity?

...pretty durn sleek. The armour looks much better in the inked version.

I like the inking in this one a good deal in some spots. Keep up the good work man.

Thanks all.

I like it, I like it!

So, if you don't have any problems drawing nudity, would you accept a request over PM?

Hehehe. JK - I'll just wait awhile before I ask again - for nudity or otherwise. Let someone else have a go at the fountain.

You know, upon further consideration, the power-suiter reminds me more and more of a T'au Fire Warrior from WH40K. I think I like it.

I especially need to go show this to the folk at the Iron Kingdoms RPG forum, since the symbol you used without prompting (I don't mind at all) is Cygnus the Swan, the symbol of Cygnar, one of the nations of Western Immoren, and likewise one of the factions in the tabletop war-game based off the Iron Kingdoms setting, Warmachine.


Heh. Never thought I'd find something to tie Shadowrun, Warmachine and WH40K together, but HC, you did it. Congratulations.