#Southbound

[goryhorroor]

horror sub-genres: anthology

[the-darkest-0f-stars]

I have yet to purge myself of drawing Skyhooks, bear with me. This is for the upcoming Google Sites page.

Context- Southbound is an **artificial** speculative evolution project centering primarily around the speculative biology and evolution of machines, often with a focus on aircraft. Unless specifically stated otherwise, instalments take place somewhere on the surface of the tidally-locked planet, Xoturanseria (Anser).

Specific Context-

Fig. 1

Various forward-facing views of the Giant Skyhook.

"Low-altitude" refers to the position Skyhooks assume when flying at lower altitudes. The wings are fully spread to maximize lift. Occasionally this position is also taken to regulate body temperature.

"High-altitude" refers to the position Skyhooks will assume at higher elevations. The wings are hardly extended, and the machine primarily parasitizes surrounding conditions to accelerate without actively flapping its wings.

"Stooping" is self-explanatory. If you see a Skyhook stooping at you, it is already too late. This behavior is only observed when the Skyhook is attacking something larger than itself. It will execute this maneuver to cripple whatever happens to be in its way. Interestingly, this position has led to the nickname of "Peacock Satellite", for the resemblance to a peacock eye feather.

Fig.2

An example of a low-altitude flying Skyhook. Note the reduced second rectrices and extended pin-tail.

Fig. 3

A side-view of a high-altitude coasting Skyhook. The head is held straight out, the wings are folded partially, and the tail is also folded.

Fig. 4

Average Skyhook walk. It is an almost strut-like movement, with the ornithopter leaning slighly forward as it steps. the wings are held back slightly to act as a counterbalance.

[amalasdraws]

SOUTHBOUND

My variant cover for Jarred Luján’s new comic series Southbound Soon live on kickstarter

[fanofspooky]

Horror movies from Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett)

[herewithinthevoid]

Fuck it.

This will be how I bust open my corner of tumblr, I guess.

Thirty-one days of my favorite horror movies in no particular order except for today, since this movie will forever hold the top spot.

Day One - The Thing (1982)

And since I'm fucking late we're just gonna tack on the second day here, too. This movie has one of my absolute most loved creature designs ever.

Day Two - Southbound (2015)

[ker-bee]

And away we go!

[aud-chron-images]

[medievalcat]

Southbound (2015)

[spockvarietyhour]

Fabianne Therese, Hannah Marks and Natalie Love

[tyvian-ore]

husband: @pandaboar | side blogs: @drpepperwolf (ref blog) | @knight-jeran (neopets) | header photo ©️Steve Williamson

[cuddlebreak]

Interstate 5 (CA)

[nerve-endvngs]

"Southbound" by Wage War

[the-darkest-0f-stars]

Crested Fighters of the Starry Isles.

Context-

Southbound is an **artificial** speculative evolution project centering primarily around the speculative biology and evolution of machines, often with a focus on aircraft. Unless specifically stated otherwise, instalments take place somewhere on the surface of the tidally-locked planet, Xoturanseria (Anser).

Specific Context-

When thinking of stealth fighters, the avions of genus Tahji are usually the first to come to mind. However, they aren't the only genus the YF-22 gave way to.

Native to the Starry Islands of Anser (an archipelago near Hatzegonia), the crested raptors, or false Bronzewings can be found roaming around.

The most striking feature of these machines is obviously the large crest adorning the base of the nose where the AN/AAR-56 aperture would be located in an F-22A.

Because of the Inherent shyness of these fighters compared to the ones we are more familiar with, they have been relatively difficult to study. As such, while we lack a concrete answer for what exactly the purpose of the crests are within this lineage, there are multiple theories. It is most likely the crest serves as some sort of display structure. The excess of markings within the UV spectrum that line the crests of examined individuals make this a likely explanation.

Another theory is that they may serve some sort of protective role. Tahjirid fighters elsewhere on the planet are sometimes examined to headbutt each other in territorial disputes, most notably the SR-71, which shares relatively similar skull pressures when the bone spurs are examined.

Crested fighters also seem to have increased skull density as a whole when compared to their relatives. Regardless, it's still unclear how the crest would fit into such behavior. It may act as a guard for the canopy, although little research currently exists on the topic.

What is interesting to note is that false Bronzewings tend to retain the pale face colouration of the YF-22 far more than the species of Tahji.

[spacemancharisma]

tonight’s horror rec for @torrence-with-an-e and anyone else who cares about my opinion- Southbound (2015). it’s an interconnected horror anthology about a Fucked Up Place where fucked up things happen. all the stories are pretty decent, but there’s one in particular that is one of the most horrifying things i’ve ever seen, said with the upmost respect and appreciation. it’s on tubi so you can watch for free just don’t hold it against me if it’s not your thing hfbgj

[ginwhitlock]

This is from the next chapter of southbound and I’m trying to gauge if it sucks lmao let me know

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