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kichimiangra · 1 year ago

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In your comic, what was Klunk's plan after kidnapping Ratchet? His ominous little puppet show made it clear that Ratchet did not have any real say in the matter, but how did Klunk plan to "replace" Clank? Was Klunk intending to assist Dr. Nefarious with Ratchet's very unwilling help, and just keep the Lombax nearby?

I wish I could fully remember. This was one of those "Left open to continue but didn't plan far past the puke joke" moments. It definitely would have had Klunk kidnap Ratchet and get right into some crazy stuff. I think it was going to have Klunk try to use the mind control device from Secret Agent Clank he had used on Ratchet in that game, or graft it to his head more permanently with intent to use it to keep Ratchet under his control.. but in a creepy stalker way. And it would either go down a direction of it not working and Ratchet having to pretend it is while playing house/tea party with Klunk while waiting for a chance to escape/ his friends to come to the rescue (The Comedy route) or a direction where it doesn't immediately work but it is constantly pushing further into Ratchet's mind until he doesn't even know what is real and what isn't anymore! Wasn't he always with Klunk since Veldin? But wait wasn't he not... but wasn't he just kidnapped by the vacuume cleaner? But why would that happen? Aren't they partners? Why would Klunk need to kidnap him?

(AKA the drama route)

I do remember that Nefarious was mostly being reserved for a joke ending where after all the drama is had, think epic final battle moment, Neffy just shows up (Because this is all taking place in Neffys base) and is like "There you fucking are you little asshole!" *Deactivates Klunk and goes back to repairing him* and is so pissed off by the events of the day that he just tells everyone to get the hell out of his house.

My friend was helping me get out of corners a lot with the writing and she specializes in kidnapping fics (She was responsible for Klunks little puppet show) and she had written out a script for the whole scene that the puke joke exists in including what would be like... Pages 13-15 if I had gone further than the puke joke:

Nefarious clasped his hands together. “Excellent!”

He turned, gaze blurring past metal walls and corridors as he zeroed on his minions. His eyes shrank to pinpricks as he realized what exactly was in their hands.

Before turning, he lifted a fist and grinned at the mirror. “Finally! I’ll be able to kill my nemesis. With what you’ve stolen from their very own home I will be able to–“

“Those monsters!” He slapped a hand to his chest and hacked. Metal screws flew out of his mouth and bounced off the heads of the minions. “What did they do to my creation!?!”

He lifted a hand, index finger raised to his minions, as he proceeded to upchuck cogs and bolts. The metal chinked against the floor and scattered about the robots feet. When he finished, he straightened and eyed the object in the minion’s hands.

“He’s been turned into an atrocity. Those squishy heroes are horrible! Horrible I say!”

Lawrence puttered to Nefarious’ side, the corners of his mouth curved down in boredom. “Sir, if I do recall you have a photo of said heroes in your holo-diary.”

The butler reached into his vest. “I believe you even titled that page as…ah, Bestie Buddies?”

Lawrence started to pull out a tablet with the words “Neffie’s Diary” inscribed on the back in elegant calligraphy but Nefarious lunged in front of him, eyes wide.

“No!” He faced his minions, back hiding Lawrence and any incriminating evidence from view. “I mean, uh, I don’t have a diary!”

Lawrence rolled his eyes but returned the tablet to his vest and stepped out from behind Nefarious, studying the vacuum-transformed Klunk. “Sir?” he gestured at the minions, who, judging by how they were shaking enough for their innard metal to rattle, were terrified.

Nefarious swiped his baby out of their hands and shooed them away. “‘l’ll fix him and he’ll be back to causing mayhem and terror!” He started to laugh but his system glitched and he froze. The dialogue and music from his favorite movie played from the speaker wired into his mouth.

Lawrence smiled slightly and slapped his back. Hard. He stumbled a bit but continued his laughter. Damn, Lawrence was working out or something cause that hurt.

~oOo~

Nefarious leaned over a work table, goggles covering his eyes to protect them from flying sparks. He held a screwdriver in one hand and leaned over Klunk’s unconscious form. The small robot had the chest compartment open as he worked on cleaning out Klunk’s innards.

He pulled out a chunk of orange fur with the screwdriver and shifted the fur into one hand. “You poor thing you’ve got a lot of hideous Lombax hair.”

He turned around, exchanging the wrench for a small lint brush. It��d be easier to clean out the hair and then work on restoring the wiring. Nefarious pinched the fur between two metal fingers.

He murmured to himself. “If I could feel…would this be soft?”

The robot turned around and his eyes shot wide. Where was Klunk? Metal clacked and he lifted his gaze to spot the little robot turning a corner. Strands of orange hair fell out of his chest and left a trail behind him.

Nefarious crossed his arms and yelled. “You’ll come back when your circuits overheat!” He huffed to himself. “Ungrateful little brat.”

~oOo~

So I know with her cowriting it would have been something awesome:P

#ratchet and clank #R&C: Thinking of you #kc answers stuff

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random-content-from-4by22 · 2 years ago

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jatchet, movie night

(I wanna try and do a lil something with an incomplete oneshot of mine, Reblog this with your own writing, add to the story).

"Alright! We've binged all those, now it's time to binge this!" The ottsel declared, holding a movie case above his head proudly.

Ratchet, Jak, Clank and Daxter were bored that day and decide to binge watch the secret agent clank series. Right now, Daxter was inserting the newest movie that came out.

"I still find it funny that Ratchet here had time out from filming." Jak said as the movie started playing, the lombax rolling his eyes.

"Shut up. I accidentally press the eject button, that's all." He says, arms crossed while Jak snickered. "Whatever ya say, Pretty Boi."

Daxter and Clank shushed them as the movie played, getting slight annoyed at the two's bickering.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Clank opens the door of the apartment after having completed a mission for the agency, finding his friend talking on the phone while writing down notes on his Holo glove, phone nestled between his shoulder and ear while his tail wagged.

"Mhm...yeah, yep, I got it down. See you at 5?" Ratchet said, smiling and nodding before hanging up the phone. Clank was at the kitchen counter, curious as to what his friend had been talking about on the phone.

"May I ask who you were talking to?" Clank ask, causing Ratchet to jump. Seeing Clank, the lombax relaxed, exhaling. "Oh, just you Clank. Didn't know you came in." He said, chuckling slightly.

"I apologize for scaring you, but may I ask what you were doing on the phone?" Clank asked, taking note of the slight (humongous) red blush that appeared on his face and the wagging tail.

Ratchet glanced at the roof, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. "Well..." He started, Clank taking note of the rapid heartbeat. "I have a date tonight." Ratchet said, shrugging his shoulders. Clank raised an optic ridge, tilting his helm to the side slightly. "A date? With whom?" He asks. Ratchet's blush deepened slightly. "Jak." He simply said, scratching the back of his neck as he stared down at the floor.

Clank blinked twice. Nodding and smiling, "Good to know ." He said, going over to the couch. "Enjoy your date. Oh, and Ratchet." He added, causing his friend to glance back at him, his brows furrowed. "Have fun." The robot said. Ratchet waved a hand, smiling. "Thanks bud."----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Wholesome. Very wholesome." Daxter said after the scene was finished. Jak nodded, looking over at Ratchet teasingly. "You blush that hard your face looks like a mix between red and orange?" He asked, fully aware of how Ratchet's face was heating up. "I have fur! What do you expect?" The lombax asked, glaring at Jak, who was trying not to laugh. Clank nodded. "Now that you mention it..." Clank started. Ratchet glared at him, pointing a finger. "Don't, please, for the love of all that exist, agree with them." Ratchet said. Before the conversation could continue on and Daxter could join, Ratchet swiped the remote and continued the movie.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scene 2:

#Jatchet #Jakrat #Ratjak #Jak #Daxter #Jak and Daxter #Ratchet #Ratchet and Clank #Clank #Secret agent clank #Chain #Writing chain

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stcries · 1 year ago

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"... how do you feel about me? Really?" Ratchet asks Nefarious, showing a sense of seriousness. It was clear they had particular feelings for one another, but if he was going to risk his reputation and career pursuing said feelings... he wanted to hear it from the robot personally it was worth the risk.

robotic form jerks upwards, glowing crimson eyes all too quickly locking onto the lombax, his sworn enemy, or at least that's how it was until recently. quite frankly, dr. nefarious isn't sure how this whole thing started, one minute they were at each other's throats on opposing sides of the galaxy, until they were finally forced to work together. something inside nefarious changed that day, the adventure leaving him longing for a sense of companionship, something that started as a desire for friendship, that slowly spiraled into something more.

with the robot's eccentric body language and speech patterns, it was hard to keep his own feelings secret, so perhaps it was only a matter of time before ratchet dug deeper and discovered his feelings. right as the mechanical being was about to let loose on him for bypassing his security yet again, nefarious was quickly silenced by the question thrown at him.

"whaaaat? psh, come on, what are you talking about, we're sworn enemies, remember?" the words come out in a nervous tone, exaggerated , trying to make them sound believable. but as the robot stared back into the lombax's eyes, that stern, unwavering look glaring right back at him, nefarious knew all too well he couldn't cheese his way out of this one. he'd been caught red handed.

" ... i uh, oh alright fine." arms come down in a defeated slump momentarily, head lingering downward before locking eyes with the other once more. "i ... i DO like you, okay? find it as believable as you wish, you know how us villains are. but do you really think i'd like about something like THIS?"

#・ ˖ ✦ ⋄ . IN CHARACTER ❝ dr. nefarious. ❞#veldinstar #THE FACT I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS #BUT GOSH <3333 #smashes out a whole ass essay on this topic

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docnefarious · 2 months ago

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@veldinstar asked: ❝ oh, yeah? and what are you gonna do about it? ❞ ↪ PROMPTS FOR MUSES WHO ARE LITTLE SHITS™ ! // ACCEPTING!!

"OH! WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW!? I HAVE PLANS FOR YOU, LOMBAX!!! SINISTER, DEADLY PLANS!! A LOT OF THEM, TOO!!"

He still wasn't going into a monologue, for whatever reason. Maybe the plans were top-secret. Or maybe he was still fumbling for ideas since Ratchet's most recent and very successful attempt to stop him. Bah—oh well! 187th time's the charm!

"I'D WATCH MY BACK IF I WERE YOU!"

#[ don't look to the thread where he kinda kidnapped your mom ratchet xDD dfkjsld ]#veldinstar

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commenter2 · 1 year ago

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While thinking about the Dimensionator's history I now think its existence was also a highly kept secret from the Lombax public, with only members of the Center for Advanced Lombax Research and the Dimensionator's keepers knowing about it. It makes sense to keep knowledge on such a powerful device a secret, especially during a war, and would better explain how the people of Polaris didn't know about its existence until the end of Tools of Destruction. I like the idea that the Lombax scientists took inspiration from what happened when the Fongoids had time traveling powers when making the decision to keep the DImensionator a secret.

Along with this I also think this would make the fan idea of "Lombaxes only existed in Ratchet's universe before exploring the omniverse when the Dimensionator was made" more tolerable. See in Tools of Destruction, the IRIS Supercomputer stated the war between the Lombaxes and Cragmites ended eons before Tachyon was discovered and though I wouldn't mind that being retcon a bit, at least the thing about Cragmites as I brought up in my Kaden prequel game idea, it still works with Lombaxes in other dimensions. I bet after making a device to open portals to other dimensions, it would make some scientists want to explore and study those dimensions, where some would likely want to stay and live there if they were allowed to.

This would mean that the previous idea and my personal idea of multiple AU Lombaxes existing are both true, as I bet over the eons the Lombaxes that lived in different dimensions would eventually evolve and get different traits to better live there. It would explain how Rivet is different from Ratchet as she looks like she could better survive on a planet with colder temperature.

What are your thoughts on this theory?

#ratchet & clank #insomniac games #video games #playstation #sony

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nether-twins · 2 years ago

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“True. But I don’t think they’ve dealt with someone quite like my brother before, or even dared to.” It was no secret that her brother could be incredibly violent when angry. Most people actually did their best to avoid him during those times, afraid that they would become his next target if they dared to stay behind. But not Jim, he would definitely stick around and try his best to calm down the giant. He did seem to genuinely care about them. “And I guess... that’s because he has something in common with my brother and I, a past that is quite similar to our own, and is like a older brother in a strange way. That and, well, he also isn’t a big jerk like most people in the PDF. Couldn’t have gotten a better parole officer than him.”

Honestly, any other person besides Jim would probably been a nightmare. The Lombax had, much like Ratched himself, a lot in common with them and, despite knowing about all the things they had done, didn’t blame them for doing what they did. It was... weird, but not in a bad way.

However, as grateful as she was for this little miracle, the small Nether suddenly found herself sitting up straight in her own seat and going wide eyes after taking notice of the strange PDF vehicle, too. Just what in the world was one of those doing out there with them?

She did not like this for one bit. Something didn’t feel right, and she hoped it awasn’t what she thought it was. “Hey... um, weird question, but does it look like that PDF vehicle is following us? Or am I just finally going crazy”

"Go back to the Netherverse, Progs!" called a voice outside the twins' apartment. A brick crashed through a window before the sound of a cruiser speeding away started to fade in the distance.

Aaaaand that was yet another perfect window for them. Great, just... wonderful. People were really getting bolder by the day. They’ve had so many doing it already that Vendra and her brother barely reacted to it anymore. Honestly, they were just annoyed at this point, and felt the need to go after the perpetrators grow stronger.

“Looks like we’re gonna have to make some calls...” Snorting loudly for herself, Vendra decided to put down the cup she had been drinking tea from on the coffee table in front of her so she could grab one of the other items that was resting on it, her comm-unit. It was time to call her tabby friend she knew and ask him if he come around to help them here.

Because of how often people came around to throw bricks, the twins had created a routine where one of them would go ahead and call Jim to report the incident while the other one would call someone to help them with the window.

And it was pretty obvious who was in charge of what here. The small Nether waited for Sergio to pick while mummering, “Come one... pick up...”

#In the Verse ((ic))#redemptioninchaos #Witch Sister ((Vendra))

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kprciffdw · 3 years ago

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Ratchet and Kim Possible Chronicles: The Lombax Secret-Part 14

After another long flight, they were able to arrive at the Kreeli Comet. They landed their ship and got out. Clank: "Ratchet! Miss Possible! Ron! Look!"

They looked out at a major obstruction ahead of them. Clank: "Those pirate ships are blocking our path to IRIS." Kim: "Then we need to find a way to get through them." Ratchet: "Come on, let's get going, guys."

They rushed out towards a line of vicious pirates as fast as they could. They kept going through, fighting off one group of pirates after another. At one point, they came across one particular area that seemed like it could be accessed by pirates. Even more so, there were a lot of pirates within the area. Ron: "Whoa, just look at this place." Kim: "I know. There are a lot of those pirates and it seems like we can't go any further." Ratchet: "Hm…looks like we've hit a serious roadblock, for more reasons than one." Ron: "So what'll we have to do?"

At that moment, the Kimmunicator went off. Kim answered it. Kim: "What is it, Wade?" Wade: "I've managed to put together something from that broken holo-guise that you guys just lent me. Check this out."

With a few clicks of the keyboard, an image of a space pirate appeared before them. Ron: "Whoa, that actually looks really good." Kim: "Amazing." Ratchet: "You've outdone yourself yet again, Wade." Wade: "Well, what can I say? I'm a genius." Ratchet: "Now we can use this to get pass that seemingly impossible impasse."

With the use of the holographic pirate, they were able to get past a lot of places that were pirate exclusive. It really was a long stretch with having to get through a lot of those areas. In addition to having to go through one impasse after another, they were also subjected to fighting a few of their large behemoth members. Ron didn't do much to help out as he was running away screaming at that sight of them, much to the annoyance of the others. Although, they seemed to be use to it. Regardless, they fought through all of them and were able to continue through.

The long trek finally came to an end. They were able to reach the supercomputer. Kim: "So this must be the IRIS supercomputer." Ron: "Hm, it doesn't seem to be working right now." Ratchet: "No, it doesn't. How do you turn this thing on?" Clank: "Hm…it appears to have been damaged by the space pirates. Perhaps I can repair its CPU." Ratchet: "Well, if you think you can do it, then go right ahead."

Clank went into the closed off interiors of the supercomputer and began his trek through. Along the way, he ran into the Zoni again. They helped him out as he navigated his way through the entire chamber. It seemed almost impossible for him to continue on, but with the help of the Zoni, he was able to do it with ease. They then came across some shattered remains of what appeared to be a flat disc-like object. The Zoni were able to put it back together with the use of their telekinesis.

After they were able to fix the object, they showed Clank another vision. It was of Talwyn being held at a prison on another planet. Zoni: "She will perish in Zordoom."

With that, they vanished and Clank was able to return to his friends. The supercomputer was able to turn on. Kim: "Look! It's working!" Ron: "Way to go, Clank!" IRIS: "Hello, Ratchet. I've been expecting you." Ron: "Whoa! The computer can talk!" Kim: "That's not all, it knew Ratchet's name and…it's been expecting him?" Ratchet: "Uh…OK? IRIS, what can you tell us about the Dimensionator?" IRIS: "The Dimensionator, created by the Lombax Architects of Breegus Minor. Its creation marked the turning point in the Great War." Kim: "Yeah, that much we know, but what does it do exactly?" IRIS: "Existence is divided into infinite dimensions. The Dimensionator opens a portal to these worlds. The Lombaxes constructed this device to exile the Cragmites." Kim: "So the Cragmites weren't vaporized like many people thought." Ron: "But what about Tachyon? How come he hadn't been exiled just like the rest of his kind?" IRIS: "Percival Tachyon. Discovered by Lombax Trillium Miners eons after the war. He was frozen in an egg exactly where we are now and raised on Fastoon." Kim: "The Lombaxes…raised Tachyon?" Ron: "Hmph! Well that guy sure didn't show any appreciation towards them!"

Rufus popped out and let out a raspberry. Rufus: "Tachyon!" IRIS: "When he learned of his origins, he set out to bring back the Cragmites." Ron: "He's going to do what!?!" Kim: "Isn't he aware of how dangerous that is?" Ratchet: "Obviously, he couldn't care less." Kim: "IRIS, do you know where the Dimensionator is?" IRIS: "An explorer named Max Apogee relocated it to Kerchu City." Kim: "Max Apogee…Talwyn's…dad…"

Just then, IRIS began to shut down. Ron: "What…what's happening!?!" IRIS: "Power cells functioning at 8% capacity…8%…" Ratchet: "No! Wait! Where did the Lombaxes go? Why did they leave me behind?" IRIS: "Thank you for visiting IRIS. Please don't forget to validate…"

IRIS ceased functioning completely. Ratchet was left despondent. Ron went over to try and comfort him, but Ratchet didn't seem to want him to. Kim: "Guess we'll have to find out the rest on our own." Ratchet: "Yeah…seems like it…we need to get to Kerchu City." Ron: "Rightio, Ratchet! We need to get our hands on that Dimensionator…" Clank: "Hold on a moment. A wormhole device is too dangerous for anyone to possess." Ron: "Um…OK? So…what do you suppose we do?" Clank: "Well, first off, the Zoni mentioned to me that Talwyn is in trouble. We need to make our way to Zordoom; that is where she is being held." Ron: "Uh…you OK…Clank?"

Kim checked on the Kimmunicator. Ratchet: "Uh…right…maybe you should listen to your real friends instead of your imaginary ones." Ron: "Whoa! Time out! Since when did Clank start having imaginary friends?" Ratchet: "Since Stratus City, now, come on, let's get out of here!"

Ratchet was about to walk out. Ron just stood by, Kim was still checking on the Kimmunicator. Ron: "Hey, wait a sec, Ratchet!"

Ratchet stopped and turned back around to face Ron. Ratchet: "What is it, this time, Ron?" Ron: "Uh, let's just humor Clank for a bit. Let's say that he's right about the Zoni and Talwyn being held at this Zordoom place. We should head over there and rescue her or…you know…check…to see if…she…actually…is…there…?"

Ron made a nervous grin, Ratchet stared back at him with an irritated look on his face. Ratchet: "Ron, you're being ridiculous; like more than usual." Ron: "Ratchet…" Kim: "I say we go for it. All in favor of heading for Zordoom?"

Ron and Clank both raised their hands, Kim did the same. Ratchet: "(grunt) Fine! We'll heed what Clank said and go to Zordoom!" Kim: "If it makes you feel any better, I'll have Wade do a scan on our way there to verify if Talwyn is actually there."

Ratchet seemed even more aggravated. Ratchet: "Whatever!"

He then continued towards the exit. Kim folded her arms and shook her head as she looked back at him with an angry look on her face. Clank: "Thank you both for standing up for me. I know what I am saying is very unorthodox, but I assure you that what I have been saying truly is sincere." Ron: "Hey, don't sweat it, Clank. I believe you. I mean, you being wrong about anything is almost as unusual as…as…" Clank: "You missing Naco Night?" Ron: "Exactly!" Kim: "I also believe you, Clank, especially the parts about the Zoni. Wade has been picking up on a number of unusual readings for a while now. They've been happening around the same time that you have been mentioning the Zoni; this can't be a coincidence." Clank: "Oh, but it is not; I am positive that they are from the Zoni." Kim: "And you have every right to say that. I would be surprised if these readings weren't from them, otherwise…where would they be coming from?"

They seemed perplexed as they thought for a while. They then returned to the ship along with Ratchet. They got back into it and left for their next destination.

#Kim Possible #Ratchet and Clank #Ratchet and Kim Possible Chronicles #The Lombax Secret #Ratchet #Clank #Ron Stoppable #Rufus #Zoni #Wade #Kimmunicator #IRIS Supercomputer #Polaris Galaxy

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ifanfictiondreamerworld · 5 years ago

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Ratchet and Kim Possible: The Lombax Secret-Part 14

As soon as they returned to Murow, Ratchet pulled out his "Mr. Coolguy" disguise and rushed back to the arena with the others. There, they fought through several more challenges. They were much tougher than the previous ones. There were a lot more enemies to fight and the battles seemed much more time consuming. They were eventually able to finish all of the challenges and defeat all of the enemies.

After the battles, they were approached by Qwark again. Qwark: "Outstanding work, stranger I've never met before." Kim: "I would so hold that against you if you didn't have a good reason for saying that." Qwark: "Yeah, great. And now for the fruits of you labor: 1 holo-pirate disguise that's been broken since just recently but I'm sure that someone you might know would be able to do something with it and a copy of my new exercise book-Body by Qwark! So now even the blonde boy can have the calves of a champion." Ron: "Been there, done that, don't need it anymore." Ratchet: "OK, enough! Did you call us here for a reason, Qwark?" Kim: "Or are you trying to get us killed again?" Qwark: "Aw, can't it be both?"

The entire group glared at him. Qwark: "Uh, kidding! I found this in Tachyon's underwear drawer." Ron: "Ew…!"

Qwark had pulled out a screen of sorts. Qwark: "Thought it might be a clue."

On the screen, there was information regarding a supercomputer known as IRIS. It is said to know nearly an infinite amount of things, but it was being held at a place known as the Kreeli Comet, which was currently occupied by space pirates. Kim: "Hm…a supercomputer that contains information on pretty much everything." Ratchet: "Perhaps IRIS knows where the Dimensionator is." Kim: "Let's go."

They were about to leave. Qwark: "Wait! Take me with you!" Ron: "Huh? You…want to come with us? Like seriously?" Qwark: "YES! I can't do this undercover work anymore! I'm not a superhero…I'm just a hero!" Kim: "I highly doubt you even made it that far." Qwark: "Oh! How am I supposed to survive without some sort of endorsement deal!?!" Ratchet: "Whoa, take it easy, big guy. Maybe you can be a superhero; you just need to stop being so self-absorbed…and whiny." Ron: "And pompous." Kim: "And cowardly." Qwark: "You…guys really think so?" Kim: "Well…it could be a start." Qwark: "You're right, this is not the time for vanity; it's time to show the Universe how amazingly awesome I really am. I'm sorry, you guys; I hope you never have to endure the pressure of saving an entire galaxy. Wish me luck."

Qwark exited the arena. The group stood by, stunned for a bit. Kim: "Uh…did Qwark…actually agree with us…about something for once?" Ratchet: "I'm…just as surprised as you, Kim. Come on, let's get out of here."

And so, they exited the arena.

They made their way outside and went back toward the ship. Just then, Ratchet stopped and turned back around after noticing something. He spotted Kim staring out towards the ocean. Ratchet walked up to her and stood by her side. Ratchet: "Kim…you OK?"

She didn't say anything as she continued to stare out at the ocean. Ratchet, for a brief moment, wasn't sure of what to say next, but then remembered something. Ratchet: "You're…worried about your parents, aren't you?"

She dropped her head as her sulking confirmed what he asked her. Kim: "I…I hope they're doing OK. This whole mess must really be putting a lot of pressure on them since they decided to do this. Ratchet…do you think they'll make it through this?"

He looked away from her as his eyes rolled from side to side a little. Ratchet: "To be honest…I'm not really sure…I'm hoping that they will. Kim…your parents wouldn't want you to worry about them…anymore than…they wouldn't want me to feel as though this is all my fault. But…I can't help but feel responsible for their suffering…much like how…you can't help but worry about them." Kim: "Ratchet…no…you didn't cause any of this. Despite how it may seem, there isn't any reason why you should be blamed for any of it. I never believed that you should…and I never will."

Ratchet was about to say something but couldn't find the words. Kim: "And you're right, my parents wouldn't want me to worry and I already knew that, so…perhaps I should…put it out of my mind and not worry so much…for their sake…they would want me to continue on regardless…and that's what I'll do."

She then turned her head and faced Ratchet. Kim: "I'm going to continue to help you through this…I won't leave you…no matter what…you can always count on me."

She smiled a little. Ratchet was silent for a brief moment but then he spoke under his breath. Ratchet: "Kimberly…"

They edged closer towards each other almost as though they were about to kiss. Ron stood near by, watching them from a distance. Ron: "(whispering) Yes! That's it! Do it!"

Before they had their chance, they stopped themselves. Ratchet: "Oh! Uh…well! Heh! We…we'd better…get going." Kim: "Uh, yeah, uh…of course…let's go!"

They made their way back to the ship. Ron had an appalled look on his face as they walked right passed them. Ron: "Awww, man…"

Clank was seen standing near Ron, he was concerned for him. Clank: "Do not worry, Ron, that day may come in time."

Clank walked off. A tense look then grew on Ron's face. Ron: "No…it will! I'll make it happen if I have to!"

He went back to the ship with the others. They got back in and left the planet.

After another long flight, they were able to arrive at the Kreeli Comet. They landed their ship and got out. Clank: "Ratchet! Miss Possible! Ron! Look!"

After they were able to fix the object, they showed Clank another vision. It was of Talwyn being held at a prison on another planet. Zoni: "She will perish in Zordoom."

Ratchet was about to walk out. Ron just stood by, Kim was still checking on the Kimmunicator. Ron: "Hey, wait a sec, Ratchet!"

Ratchet seemed even more aggravated. Ratchet: "Whatever!"

They seemed perplexed as they thought for a while. They then returned to the ship along with Ratchet. They got back into it and left for their next destination.

#Kim Possible #Ratchet and Clank #Ratchet and Kim Possible #The Lombax Secret #tools of destruction #Ratchet #Clank #Ron #Rufus #Wade #Captain Qwark #Murow #Kreeli Comet #IRIS Supercomputer #Zoni

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zapvendo · 3 years ago

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um what . what if. ughm if secret agent. clank and chauffeur. um😳 👉👈

#AHHH ACCEPT THIS CRAPPY THING #ARTBLOCK THINGS BUT I WANTED TO DRAW IT ANYWAY #ratchet and clank #ratchet the lombax #clank #clatchet #heheeee my brain #ratchet x clank #secret agent clank #my art #fanart #ratchet and clank fanart #digital illustration #art #shippy art #this is so sad i have succombed to the cringe😔#if your Wondering what is happening #clanky catches when ratchet trips so yeah #hehhookg

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i can only assume i was that disillusioned fan but nah i get you :P and honestly it's easier to talk this sort of worldbuliding indepth here than on reddit.

this is something i do wanna explore more in-depth in writing at some point, but i always took the lombaxes (the ones in polaris+fastoon specifcally) as being incredibly isolationist as a result of being secretive about their innovations+inventions. they do have outposts on other planets in polaris (i feel like savali is also part of polaris, albiet the one rivet's dimension for the one we got the lorbs at), but the only reason other galaxies know of lombaxes is due to fastoon civilians leaving to seek greener pastures. lombax researchers and military and the like are forbidden from leaving polaris on the offchance they'd take lombax secrets with them.

their victory over the cragmites in the great war basically launched the lombax race into stardom, and they kinda coasted on that high for a good while, there was also a pressure for the lombaxes to keep the threats of polaris in check. basically my way of justifying the "alister trusting a bug" thing is half because of that pressure, but also percival using honeyed words to manipulate alister.

i also kinda have the headcanon that percival was kinda raised as a "social experiment" of sorts, basically seeing if the lombaxes could not only train the evil out of a cragmite, but also train him to be as intelligent as the lombaxes. not only would it be reason for his disillusionment (and eventual hatred) of the lombaxes once he learned of the great war, but also would be another factor as to why alister would even think of trusting tachyon: he's a cragmite that thinks like a lombax, was raised by a lombax family (that alistre probably knows tbh), and thus would have the lombaxes+polaris' best interests at heart, right?

idk if this might be contradictory in some places but again, something i wanna explore more in actual in-universe writing at some point. def some interesting stuff you got there, it's just a huge shame we never really get any exploration on the lombaxes and their history/society in canon outside of simple bullet points. though it's prob on me for expecting too much out of what is basically a kids' game series ahahaha...

So, due to the relative sucess of my Lorbs tirade, I have decided to yell some more into the void on the topic of Ratchet and Clank. These musings specifically are on the nature of the Lombaxes as a space-faring civilisation and most of them came about when prompted by a disillusioned fan that "We barely know anything at all about Lombaxes, and also Alister was an idiot."

I always thought most of the Lombaxes were more or less space nomads, with their adaptability, problem-solving skills and advanced spaceships. Polaris wasn't all of it, but they didn't exactly live on planets so much as in the space between them.

It is true that we know awful little and that isn't helping. But we do know that Fastoon is a desert planet, which could push a large part of the population to leave simply due to food scarcity, and the local mineral resources could make for excellent trade material with greener planets, even without the Raritanium mines.

(Which would also go along neatly with the satirisation of capitalism in that trade isn't inherently predatory - hell, trade is one of the very few mutually beneficial things sentient beings can do - but that hoarding wealth and power and using others for your own gain before discarding them has a habit of biting you in the arse when least convenient.)

This would make the Cragmite war even more interesting, because if Alister's fighting style is anything to go by (keep in mind that he's a general, so while his combat training may not be as extensive, it should be covering the basics and he should have a good understanding of tactics and strategies the units under his command can perform, as well as the weaponry they have on hand), most of the conflict would be either ship-fights or highly mobile soliders, on solo missions or in small squads, in what would essentially be assassination and recon missions, all across the galaxy, at once, dismantling the threat from the ground up. Only for Percy to effectively do the exact same thing to them later and the only reason the Lombaxes made it was Kaden, his suspicions and persuasion skills and very dilligent sciencist labour, courtesy of our friend Mags.

As for Alister trusting a cragmite despite his best friend's advice, we know EXACTLY why he did it. It's 3 words. You can guess if you want to. They start with R, O and C.

Odds are that that's what got him into the position of a general in the first place, since it's probably a lot easier to get promoted after coming back from a suicide mission with your unit intact, and the philosophy can manifest in many traits that may be seen as desirable in a military leader. Like bravery, creative problem-solving, not being paralysed by difficult decisions...

In fact, I'd go as far as to say that Percy, having grown up around Lombaxes, knew this about him, and specifically tailored his presentation on new tech to trigger this kind of reckless behaviour. And Alister took the bait, hook, line and sinker.

Frankly, General Alister Azimuth was an idiot and a danger to everyone around him, and has learned nothing from his mistakes despite all the time he had for self-reflection while in exile. It sucks that this was someone Ratchet could call "uncle."

#ratchet and clank #long post #headcanon stuff #sorry for the rambling you just got me thinkin about my own stuff djhfkjdshg

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