#Kronos unveiled

[alwaysahiccupandastrid]

Pixar did not have to go as hard as they did with the Kronos Unveiled scene in The Incredibles (2004), yet they did anyway and gave us one of the best scenes in modern cinema. Literally cannot stop thinking about how good this scene is, from the animation to the build up to the soundtrack.

I don’t think I truly understood how dark this scene - and this film - was a child: Syndrome is systematically and strategically luring in superheroes and killing them off in order to test and improve his Omnidroid design… these people were not only supers but they also had family and loved ones too, just like Bob, and one day they would have just disappeared because chances are they weren’t telling people where they were going because it was "top secret" and against the law. They thought they were doing something good, like helping the people in the island, while also getting to relive their glory days, perhaps even paving the way for superheroes to make a proper comeback… only for Syndrome to kill them in cold blood.

Most of these people can actually be seen at Bob and Helen’s wedding in the beginning of the film - they weren’t just random supers, they were their friends, people they worked alongside and cared about. It’s even worse when you realise that Bob probably blames himself because, after all, Buddy/Syndrome was his biggest fan and he dismissed him by not letting him help.

The relief on Bob’s face when he realises Syndrome doesn’t know where Helen is - meaning he also doesn’t know where their children are because he didn’t realise they were married at this point - is so realistic and gut wrenching to see. The relief contrasting with the anguish of knowing how much danger they and their entire family could have been in the entire time without even knowing...it's so well-done, you can literally feel it.

It’s also worth noting that originally the next target wasn’t Mr Incredible but Frozone - that was who Mirage was trailing, hence why his location is “known”. Imagine if she/Syndrome hadn’t realised that Mr Incredible was with him and they’d lured Frozone in instead as planned; he would have gone to the island to fight the Omnidroid 8 in a volcano setting. We saw how being in the burning building dehydrated Frozone and made it impossible to use his ice powers - presumably it would have been the same in the middle of a lava filled volcano, and he’d have been slaughtered just like the other superheroes before him.

This scene shows an entire generation of superheroes - Bob, Helen and Lucius’ generation - wiped out all because Syndrome felt slighted by his hero as a child, because he internalised that slight and let it drive him to revenge. And, if we take into account the deleted alternate opening scene, it’s mentioned that superheroes "aren't supposed to breed” - meaning there’s a likelihood that Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack are among the very few supers of the next generation. I know that it's deleted and so not really canon, but it's definitely a concept to consider, I think.

Then there's the fact Syndrome named the project "Kronos" - Kronos was a God who overthrew his own father in order to take over his rule, and then he ate his own children to prevent them doing the same thing to him. It feels like it reflects Syndrome once looking up to Mr Incredible and even saying "I could be your ward!", meaning Mr Incredible adopting or fostering him - the project name is a metaphor for Syndrome destroying the Supers, especially Mr Incredible, who he viewed as a father figure. The Omnidroids he built killed two birds with one stone: not only was he able to acquire the data to upgrade the robot to its final design, but it also eliminated the real super heroes and so left him as the last remaining "superhero", even though his powers are man-made, not something he was born with.

Not only did he want to become the only remaining superhero by killing the real ones in revenge, he also planned to sell his inventions at some point so everyone can be super - because "when everyone is super, nobody is". It's like a final blow to the memory of the superheroes he had killed.

I've talked too much about this scene but God... I love it so much more as an adult because it's just so chilling to think about. I'm sure other people can put it much more articulately than I just tried to, but I just really wanted to appreciate this scene.

[dylanrosales25]

[snoopybutch]

The soundtrack (score in more of an accurate term I think) to the Incredibles is fucking crazy good. The bit where he’s seeing all the dead supers (song is “kronos unveiled”) the brass section is going bananas. Thank you Michael Giacchino

[burningexeter]

[MINI-PITCH]

Atom

What is it —

Believe it or not, it's a streaming service that I have in mind that is named after Atom Ant of all things and even uses a piece of his theme for its theme because it gives off what this service wants to be and it's..... fun.

• The idea for the service or "Atom" is that it will have and even just flat-out embrace having a wide as hell variety and of various different genres with the best of the best for free. Yes, Atom will also be for free with no ads whatsoever in 1080p quality.

• To help add to it, Atom will also have its own ASMR backgrounds with all of its content. For example, you go to click to watch The Incredibles and you're taken to where Operation Kronos is unveiled as a throwback to the second disc on the DVD set.

• For fun and to attract interest, we'll bring back good ol' Wilkins and Wontkins for the Atom marketing and be just as delightfully dark with them as if nothing's changed.

• The thing with Atom is that it will be anti-PC through and through. Right down to the fact that we'll get good and distinct youtubers to do their own weird and fucked up videos to promote it.

• Finally, it's quality over quantity when it comes to its original content. Instead of having a billion fucking "Atom Originals" whether they'd be movies or shows, we'll focus our attention on the right projects for our service. For example, we'll do a series based on Emanon.

[gloriabomfim]

Blobbed Boone is inspired by a scene from the Disney/Pixar movie "The Incredibles" where Mr. Incredible faces a security system firing sticky goo blobs that expand and cocoon anyone caught.

Boone is covered with sticky goo blobs, his bug-like appendages and toque-like eyelid now obscured by the expanding and cocooning mess.

Transcript:

[The lights turn on, and turret holes open up as a P.A repeats thrice: Intruder Alert.]

Boone: What the…

[The Turrets shoot goo balls that expand after they hit Boone.]

[itsmetord]

Here is Charlotte getting trapped by kronos Unveilied

so, did you get Kronos request done?

Yes

[winger05]

[bellmo15-blog]

Testing the New Security System

Boy let me tell you, it’s INCREDIBLE I haven’t gotten a pic relating to this INCREDIBLE peril scenario until now. INCREDIBLLY I finally have! …… Still better than my 1001 Arabian Nights joke from the Naga Mikaela and Shara pic.

Genie Michael: Yeah, on that, we agree!

Oh get over yourself!

I’m sure you all know what The Incredibles is at this point. It’s one of Pixar’s most popular and well-loved movies and is often regarded as one of there best. Putting aside how debatable that is considering Up exists, I saw this movie when it came out. I went to see it in the theatre when I was a child and I enjoyed it quite a bit. But, and you’ve seen the pic so you know where this is going, there was one particular scene that stuck with me. Literally lol. The scene of Mr Incredible getting shot at with the expanding blobs. Often referred to as the Kronos Unveiled scene, it’s one of those scenes from a piece of media from my childhood I never really got why I had such a wired fascination with until I got MUCH older. It’s actually kind of ironic The Incredibles had a scene like that for me considering this wasn’t even the only movie I saw in 2005 as a child that had something like this. Bionicle 3 Web of Shadows which I also saw later that same year had the scene of the Toa Metru all trapped in the Visorak cocoon’s which I also had a wired fascination with that I also didn’t fully understand until I became an adult. But that’s a potential pic for another day!

Anyway, around 2019 and beyond that I started to see some art of this scene with various characters across various media and the first thing I thought was “Oh God yes, I wasn’t the only one who had a fascination with that scene.”  It wasn’t a super common peril scenario to see drawn but I always loved seeing it when I did. It wasn’t until recently however when I stumbled upon this artist on Twitter who does it as there main thing. And considering they opened commissions recently and my love for this scene, and also my self insert sona exists partly as a way of me being able to experience many of the strange fascinations I have, yeah of course I’d put my self insert though this scene! Being shot with this expanding rubber balls, enveloping you inside a little rubbery prison, the squeaking noises they make, god I love this scene! And hey, helps that these kinds of pics have put me in a mood to watch The Incredibles in full again. After all it’s only been 19 years since I last saw this movie… God I feel old… If, you know, 27 can even be considered old at this point.

Artist is MXMango.

[brittle-doughie]

Ask attempt number either 3 or 4 at this point. Damn Tumblr is Ravenous So you know how Red Velvet Cookie is in charge of baking cake monsters? What if Y/N Cookie was also in charge of army production, but they had an itch to make experimental cake monsters? What if they use pound cake, cut wider slices, and stack the cakes higher to make tankier, bigger, wall-like-cake-hounds? What if they used devil's food cake(Which I headcannon to have some sort of infernal property) and incorporated caramel lava into this next batch of monsters? What if Y/N cookie incorporates poison mushroom cookie's spores into another batch? Hell, what if Y/N Cookie requested a snow lion be brought back alive after a mission in the Dark Cacao Kingdom to see if they could replicate it as a cake monster? And after some experimental monsters have been baked, Y/N Cookie would insist that Pomegranate or Licorice Cookie must bring some of their experimental cake monsters because they yearn for field testing their new monsters.

(Yes this is basically Cookie Abathur)

The Manufacturer of Darkness

It gives me vibes of the Kronos Unveiled scene from the Incredibles. For every failed test, a more improved one will prevail next time.

Dark Enchantress Cookie needed someone onboard that can vastly improve her cake monster army. Red Velvet Cookie can make them, but they’ll eventually succumb to Gingerbrave and his friends during a fight. She wanted them stronger and tougher, to where no cookie would be able to halt their advance.

And that’s where you were hired on.

The first couple of batches were not expected to be successful, rather, it was for combat data. You needed data to go off of if you were to take your experiments to newer heights. They’ll be sent out in grand numbers to gather all that you needed for the next batch.

You were allowed to snag as many cake monsters from Red Velvet Cookie’s batches for experiments as you want, it was all under Dark Enchantress Cookie’s orders, much to Red Velvet’s reluctance.

It wouldn’t be until your experimental monsters were able to occupy a village that you considered your recipes a success and went to further improve and improve upon them. Using such things as caramel lava or mushroom spores to make variants of cake monsters the cookies of Earthbread have never seen before!

Why, you might even use cookie dough in your plans to make your own army of super soldiers that can lead your creations into battle. The blueprints have already been made…

A lava demoness that can summon and control the lava from deep within the earth….

A poisonous grenadier that flush out fortfied positions with spores…

Dark Enchantess Cookie will be pleased with your progress and give you all the time in the world, for it is only a matter of time before you created an army that was tireless, numberless, merciless….

Nowhere would be safe!

[cosmicourple]

*drops this and runs* Time loop Ody becoming increasingly more demigod and stockpiling experience and power with each loop which catches the gods’ attention because what the heck. Athena looked away for a couple months and now her ex-champion- ex friend?? is a Demi god. The crew and Eurylochus become very worried, and the second in command can’t help but think, ‘Did the gods do this? Did that wind god do this? Was it the bag?’. Guilt racks him every loop he came to that conclusion. Every loop, they noticed how distant Odysseus is, like a dead man playing with toys just to see what happens. Some loops they grow scared of him and Odysseus pushed down the sparks of guilt in favour of mischievous amusement.

Things sort of are consistent depending on the actions Odysseus takes and some are consistent regardless of his actions. It’s gotten to the point where he can safely predict what’s going to happen next and could only experiment until the day he drop dead for real.

Yet during a loop, something changes. It’s subtle at first; haunted looks, headaches from others, things Odysseus sort of shrugged off but then it becomes a pattern spanning across time. Eurylochus sometimes collapses from horror, unable to look at Odysseus in the eyes. Athena rushes in, frantic and panicked like she saw her champion die. Odysseus would have questioned the changes but he’s too apathetic and more curious than anything to see changes he never created, in the end though it wouldn’t matter. Then Poseidon and Zeus happened and both of them have unreadable expressions on their faces.

Slips of the past flicker in, love, hatred manipulation all unveiling slowly, leaving only the gaps for them to peer in. Odysseus is connected to him, he has to be.

Why else would they sense the titan of time’s power in the fallen king?

OH MY GHUHGFBHUYYHBDWWFHHYHYG I LOVE THIS??????????????????????? YHRFRFEREEE😭😭😭

ohoho— Kronos is a very obvious but still great candidate to be involved w/ all this bullshit haha yessss, get Luke P.J.O-ed King of Ithaca >:]]]].

mmmmmm- u hammered in exactly how I view Odysseus’s current mind-state in this A.U hryyjiijnhg God(s), the crew becoming scared / seeing their cap’ all of a sudden (both in personality and in appearance—) alienate from them, Athena’s confusion & horror at her Champion’s whiplash of a gene! transformation, the Sky n Sea Bro’s (im assuming dis is wha ur talking about idk htgfdd-) previous Loop memories slowly dawning on them & the dull dread of Father the Titan of the Harvest being involved in it all, EURY’S HAVING GULIT ABOUT THE SITUATION BC OF LACK OF CONTEXT⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

AUGGGGGG— there’s always so much angst n fucked up character moment potential w/ not only timloop! A.U’s. But w/ this fandom in general QTYIJHDDSNKKIJBGFFFF

ghuuuygf generally, ty SO MUCH 4 the contribution, It means a lot to see ppl wanna interact with my weird A.U! stuff 🥹☺️🫶

[philokaliist]

Can you do a Clarisse x reader fic where reader snaps at Luke after he calls Clarisse the lightning thief pls? 😇 Fem reader also.

'Thunderstruck'

Clarisse La Rue x Fem!Reader

A/N:Hii!Ty for requesting,lovely!I tried but it turned out rather short.But still I hope you like it!Also sorry for beint inactive I had a ton of tests.Probs gonna post more this weekend then be ia for weeks again(hopefully not)

You snap at Luke after he accuses Clarisse of being the thief,and he reveals his true nature.But unknown to you-Clarisse saw it all.

Among campers,accusations of the lightning thief circulated,asting suspicion on Clarisse La Rue-the one who 'had a motive to do it' as luke claimed.Anger swelled within you as Luke pointed fingers at her.It ended with you and him arguing in his cabin "You've got to be bullshitting!You think Clarisse is the lightning thief?" you snapped, eyes burning with frustration. "You're out of your goddamned mind,Castellan!"

Luke's eyes narrowed, his gaze gleaming with a sinister edge. "Watch your tongue.You might not want to make enemies with the wrong people," he warned, a dark undercurrent in his voice.

But you weren't one to back down. "I don't give a single fuck who believes you! Clarisse is not the thief, and you know it,you fucking liar!" The words flew from your mouth like arrows, fueled by a mix of anger and frustration.

But unbeknownst to you, Clarisse observed the heated exchange from the shadows. She saw you defending her honor, even when she wasn't present. Something stirred within her, a warmth that surpassed camaraderie.

As the argument escalated in Luke's empty cabin, his true nature unveiled itself. The revelation sent a shiver down your spine. "You're working with Kronos, aren't you?" you accused, your voice trembling with a mixture of fear and anger.

Luke's malevolence was palpable as he threatened you, his true colors unfurling like a dark banner. Refusing to be intimidated, you clenched your fists and, without a second thought, delivered a resounding punch to his face.

In the aftermath, as the echo of your punch lingered, Luke's cruel grip on your chin startled you. "Keep your mouth shut," he hissed, leaving you with a sense of vulnerability and shock.

Leaving Luke's cabin, you sought solace by the lake. The water's gentle ripples mirrored the storm within you as the storm outside continued to brew.Unbeknownst to you, Clarisse had followed,silently watching as you grappled with the turmoil of emotions.Sensing your frustration, she approached and sat next to you.

The clouds overhead darkened, and a distant rumble of thunder echoed through the air. Raindrops started to fall, gradually turning into a torrential downpour. With the rain cascading around you, you and Clarisse found yourselves drenched in water.

"Hey," she said gruffly,not even paying attention to the rain,but earning your attention,a flicker of surprise crossing your features as you looked at her. "Thanks for standing up for me back there.Means more than you know."

You managed a small smile,still surprised but as you were about to speak,but before you could utter a word, Clarisse pulled you in,by your shirt as she silenced you with a sudden but equally passionate kiss. It caught you off guard, but the intensity of the moment overwhelmed any protest that might have crossed your mind.

Clarisse released you, her gaze locking onto yours. "Don't need your words right now,just your presence,pretty girl." she asserted.Though,seemingly aware of your shock-and enjoying it,she gave a smirk and spoke again, "Don't ruin the moment with words.Just enjoy it."

As the rain intensified,the world around you blurred into a watery haze.The raindrops, echoing the heartbeat of the moment. In the midst of the storm, your lips met again, a mix of passion and a tinge of vulnerability.

A/N:I'd punch and kiss Luke at the same time but how dare u accuse my girl like that 😭

[ellenofteamcealverse]

[dylanrosales25]

[the-demigod-project]

Timeline Info:

The Dawn of the Demigods: The Sun Empire and Project God-Fall:

The world as we know it diverged sharply from history in 1945. Japan, faced with the looming threat of nuclear annihilation from the United States' Manhattan Project, launched an ambitious and desperate scientific endeavor: Project God-Fall. This top-secret initiative aimed to harness ancient myths and cutting-edge science to create a new type of weapon—a living weapon—capable of reshaping the tides of war.

Combining genetic experimentation, esoteric rituals, and spiritual practices deeply rooted in Shintoism and Japanese mythology, Project God-Fall succeeded in creating the first Demigod: Momoko, the Child of the Rising Sun.

Momoko, a being of immense power, became the physical embodiment of Japan's divine heritage. Her abilities were staggering, capable of turning battlefields into wastelands and making her impervious to conventional weapons. The successful unveiling of Momoko as a national icon and protector shifted the global balance of power. The U.S., once poised to end the war with nuclear force, found itself in a precarious position. While the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki still occurred, the devastating emergence of Momoko fundamentally altered the outcome. Japan was no longer seen as a defeated nation but as the leader of a new world order.

By 1952, Japan rebranded itself as the Sun Empire, ruled by a council of divine and human leaders with a singular mission: the pursuit of global dominance under the guidance of their burgeoning pantheon of Demigods.

The Rise of the Golden Federation: The Kronos Initiative:

Japan's advances did not go unnoticed by its allies. Germany, already at the forefront of scientific innovation during WWII, eagerly collaborated with Japan to secure access to the secrets of Project God-Fall. By the late 1940s, Germany had launched its own version of the program: The Kronos Initiative. Drawing from Greco-Roman mythology, German scientists combined their mastery of genetics with the mythological and esoteric traditions of the Western world.

By 1955, the Golden Federation—a coalition of European nations led by Germany—produced their first Demigods, beings of immense strength and tactical precision. Unlike the Sun Empire's ethereal and spiritual creations, the Golden Federation's Demigods were meticulously engineered, blending human ingenuity with the raw power of mythology. Their first success, Gabriel the Eternal Shield, embodied the perfect synergy of science and divine will.

Germany's dominance reshaped Europe and its former colonies. The Golden Federation expanded its influence rapidly, claiming territories across the globe. By the late 20th century, the world was split between two superpowers: the Sun Empire and the Golden Federation. While officially allies, they were bitter rivals, both vying for ultimate supremacy.

North America: The Last Bastion of Freedom:

The United States, once the world's dominant power, was reduced to a shadow of its former self. Its nuclear arsenal served as a deterrent against full-scale invasions, but it was not enough to secure the country's former influence. Yearly incursions by the Demigods of the Sun Empire and the Golden Federation left the continent scarred, its people weary and its resources stretched thin.

Despite these challenges, America remained defiant. Through decades of clandestine research and technological advancements, they launched Project Demi-God in 1987. However, progress was slow and riddled with failure. The secrets of creating Demigods proved elusive, and many early experiments ended in tragedy.

It wasn't until 2002 that Project Demi-God achieved its first breakthrough. By 2017, the United States had successfully produced 10 young Demigods, each representing a blend of human ingenuity and the mythological essence of North American legends and folklore. These fledgling warriors, though untested, offered hope for a nation on the brink of collapse.

The World in 2017(Present Day):

The global power structure is a tense balance of three superpowers:

• The Sun Empire: Ruling over much of Asia, Oceania, and parts of Africa, the Sun Empire maintains its dominance through its vast pantheon of Demigods and its cultural propaganda that portrays them as the ultimate saviors of humanity.

• The Golden Federation: Controlling Europe, parts of the Middle East, and South America, the Golden Federation prides itself on its technologically superior Demigods and the disciplined order of its regime. Its Demigods are seen as paragons of strength and precision.

• North America: The last free region, fiercely independent but weakened by decades of conflict. The U.S. now pins its hopes on its newly minted Demigods, praying they will be enough to stave off annihilation and perhaps turn the tide in their favor.

The world teeters on the edge of an apocalyptic clash, with North America as the battleground for freedom against tyranny. The emergence of America's Demigods sets the stage for a new chapter in this high-stakes saga, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Map:

[eclipseofthemoonsmood]

So rewatching last episode of Tangled The Series, I was studying all the people in this last frame- and i gotta say. I found something a bit strange. But it wasn't who i saw. It's what.

Here, we can see Attila, holding a cake.

In the shape of a key.

As we know, Chris Sonnenburg, was pretty rude to Varian fans online for a while. " They're aren't focusing on the right things." He kept saying. What if he meant the little things like this? And if he did, what does this mean? Could this little key mean something deeper for the show? If you look closely, it almost looks like the top of the key is in the shape of a crown. But it could just be pixelated. Will we ever know for sure? Is this key a metaphorical key for the show? Meaning that the show is a key to a new realm of possibilities? Or am I just crazy. Tell me your theories! And if anyone knows anything about this interesting easter egg, I'd love to hear about it. Also yes, I was listening to Kronos Unveiled from The Incredibles while writing this.