#byd spoilers

[ranticore]

inspired by a post by @/serpentface of a concept that captivated me, i'm going to present the much anticipated, much requested, "what cars my characters would drive, bearing in mind their economic status and assuming the year is 2024" post

we can start reallyyyy easy because for Bowman there's no other option:

An ep3 Honda Civic. Is it a type-R? nope but it's got vtec bro!!!! it's surprisingly practical and the wheels are kerbed to shit. there's fluffy dice. there's an aftermarket spoiler on the back and a halfords special front splitter. He's of the opinion that girls don't know the difference between a hot hatch and a grandma's car so this works as well as the expensive one. i think his driving style is best described as 'life changing'. for better or worse.

Senca:

unflinchingly practical. the car that can do it all. a 2010 1.6 TDI Skoda Octavia with roof rails. it's not about speed or looks and it's not even about transport, really, it's about looking superior because nobody else's car can fit the contents of an entire house inside. and then looking less smug when someone pulls up in a Volvo V50. the type of driver who can't fucking stand it when other people break the rules of the road but when she does it, it's fine. because she's a "good" driver.

Léa:

2004 Hyundai Coupe 2L. Yes bitch it looks fast!!!! IS it fast? No, but the better coupes from the same era did not depreciate so much in value and aren't affordable. in Léa's hands it's like a rocket ship. The indicators must be broken though because nobody has ever seen them in use. She spray-painted the wheels herself.

Islin:

a step-through road bike WITH panniers. cars damage the environment and the thought of contributing to that is unconscionable. doesn't wear a helmet anyway. dichotomy of ocd

Helena:

Porche Cayenne. Mostly someone else would drive her around but every so often she wants to get behind the wheel and start tailgating aggressively, just for the thrill of it. She replaced the stock lights with retina blaster 9000s and is always about 1 inch behind your back bumper, full beam on. Red lights are for other people. She ran over a child once because she wasn't looking and blamed the parents.

Jean-Baptiste:

Caterham 7. The one made up to look much older than it is, and he ordered it in kit car form and built it in his garage. I've always insisted that Jean would be massively into motor sport if he happened to have been born when that was a thing. He didn't follow the manufacturer's instructions because he felt that he knew best so his car is very unsafe but makes far more power than stock. It's not road legal but you will find it on the road nonetheless.

Erica:

Oh? You've never heard of it? You've never seen a man look so smug in your life. He shuts the silent-close door and explains that he traded in his Tesla model 3 for a BYD Seal because Tesla was becoming "too mainstream" and there were too many of them on the road.

Félix:

1998 Mercedes Benz E Class. Yeah it cost him £700 on Autotrader, but what's important is that it cost £60,000 when new. This is a good car. This is a luxurious car. It has heated seats - they don't work, but if he wanted to fix them he could. It has an overflowing ashtray from the previous owner and there's not a single thing that goes right on it but it makes him look adjacently wealthy, and isn't that the point? The poppy helps him look more sympathetic to elderly people (scam victims). Number One Most Likely To Attempt Murder-Suicide By Automobile. You've never seen a man look so divorced.

Carmen:

For her i just sorted price low -> high and picked the cheapest running car. And it's a Fiat Bravo! Notorious for earning a zero star euro ncap safety score and exploding into scrap if it hits a kerb. Carmen can't rely on her parents buying her a first car or paying insurance so she has no choice but to scrape the bottom of the barrel. She thinks it looks nice though.

Pascal:

was there any doubt.

Nico:

Beat up 1999 Discovery permanently attached to a horsebox. It is always filthy and somehow filled with straw and dog hair even though he doesn't own a dog, that's just what seems to happen to these cars. The heating doesn't work anymore but other than that it's fine, does the job. Drives with what can only be described as malicious compliance to all rules of the road.

Cain:

a Lada Niva. Why the hell would you ever need more than this. Electronics? No thanks. You're lucky it has gears. Cars peaked in the 1970s and anything built after that is just a piece of ridiculous frivolity, a toy for children. Here is a real workhorse. It costs 20 grand. Probably the only truly good driver here.

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Sir Heaven:

Please for the love of god stop making him drive the Revuelto he doesn't want to do it anymore it's too scary

Sir Victory:

2003 Seat Leon Cupra R, with decals that make it seem very impressive and like it might actually be a racecar, but it isn't. It's made of rust and the engine sounds sick. It's battered and broken and the subframe is bent from a side-on collision. One day it might crumble away entirely but until then Sir Victory will drive it like he's at Goodwood. A very aggressive driver, mostly due to impatience, and he always wins the red light drag race.

Mercury:

It's a normal Ford Crown Victoria with a tank engine strapped to it. What? His holy calling is building and designing engines, of course this is safe and sane. Kind of a lackadaisical driver, obeys the rules when the mood strikes.

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And just for fun, random other characters:

Qedivar:

1999 Audi A4. I just tried to imagine the most boring history professor tier car I could think of. It's in good condition for its age but it's never brought anyone a single scrap of joy in its entire life. Nobody smiles seeing this car and to this day Qedivar often fails to pick it out in a car park.

Huarvaa:

The legendary Renault Scenic RX4. It's big, it's 4-wheel drive, and it's a practical MPV. and it looks like it's constantly dipped in some kind of algae or perhaps sludge. Modified with a snorkel so it can drive through deep water. Still really rusty despite the plastic cladding.

Holly:

Rover Metro. It's incredibly spacious!!! Wow! He can't see over the wheel.

Finbarr Ó Casaide:

A Lupo. Literally the perfect car for his needs and he knows he must be conservative in how he goes about things. Yellow colour for the Ó Casaide clan, to show that he really does belong there, promise. A devastatingly precise driver; guns for the tiniest gaps and somehow makes it every single time, without putting others at risk or being particularly reckless. He will get you to your destination 20% faster than anyone else.

Olivier Tanet:

Ford F150, specifically an imported one from the US, specifically driven in a normal-sized place that is not built for stupid american cars (as in the photo). It is gigantic and it's in your rear view mirror 24/7. Helena might be a maliciously careless driver, but Olivier is just malicious. He wants you dead. His truck is part of an elaborate dick measuring contest that he intends to win. Plus side is that it's not a pavement princess, it goes offroad (it does doughnuts in your front garden)

[the-art-in-arthesia-is-loud]

also going a lil off-topic here (i hate talking abt anything other than p.alestine (typing it like that so that it doesn't get into searches or whatever) sometimes but i also wanna talk abt other stuff in the sidelines) but i do know abt the new arcaea byd chain. i did not expect the byd for (FUCKING SPOILERS)

[kiwiev]

Video review of the BYD Seal will be live soon. Spoiler: I love it, but it's not perfect. Now filming the Volkswagen ID.4 review.

What a busy week. Haven't had much time to work on either the Allegro conversion nor tend to the garden! Looking forward to the Christmas break. 😬

[laniidae-passerine]

See, the big problem with Hitch is that he talks a lot about himself, but it’s near impossible to tell if he’s lying or not.

So, I’m going to collect information about him from the books that I think is either most definitely true or could possibly be true. Any other information I’ll discount as a lie or impossible to tell if it’s true, and I won’t write it down. Reminder that I don’t own books 2 or 3 and there are spoilers! below. Let’s begin!

Look Into My Eyes

He’s first described as basically a knockout stunner who walked out of almost everyone’s dreams. And so was I just not supposed to love him? Unrealistic.

“But when Ruby answered the door she was surprised to see a remarkably handsome, rather tall, formally dressed man. He was neither particularly young nor would he ever be considered in any way old - in fact it was impossible to really put any accurate age on him.” [page 46]

He’s apparently a man of culture, because he instantly knows what designer Sabina is talking about in regards to her jacket.

“‘Well it is an Oscar Birdet, maybe they felt a little out their depth?’” [page 51]

While he’s obviously very good at his job, he’s not so humble as to not be pleased with himself. He knows he’s good at what he does.

“Ruby looked up to see the amused face of Hitch. He looked kind of pleased with himself, which irritated her.” [page 55]

He’s surprised by just how observant Ruby is, clearly underestimating her right out of the gate.

“‘I’m surprised you noticed (my arm injury).’ And he was surprised too; he thought he had concealed his arm injury well.” [page 56]

Even a man of taste can’t help showing off, and it seems like every guy with enough money lining his pockets likes a nice car, as indicated by his colour choice in convertible.

“‘Well that might explain the flashy car - he’s got this silver convertible.’” [page 62]

He knows a stylist?

“Hope you approve. Had my stylist friend Billie pick these things out for you - she’s good at that kind of thing. Hitch.” [page 81]

He doesn’t have a peanut allergy, lucky him.

“He looked up, startled, and immediately began to spread it with peanut butter. ‘Toast?’ he said.” [page 81]

I am physically aching with how much Lauren Child loves to remind us how hot Hitch is - give us a break, or else I might cry with how good looking he is. But just in case you forgot, let’s remind ourselves about how Hitch is the most attractive man alive! Also, he’s got brown or hazel eyes, Mrs Bexenheath hasn’t decided yet.

“Mrs Bexenheath, the school secretary, looked up to see at what first glance she imagined to be some Hollywood film star. It was as if he had accidentally strayed off the ‘walk of fame’ and wandered unwittingly into the shabby halls of Twinford Junior High - so entirely out of place was he. However, this handsome man struck up and easy conversation with her and before a minute had passed Mrs Bexenheath had found herself agreeing to excuse Ruby Redfort from all lessons for the foreseeable future. She had concentrated carefully, all the while staring into his Hollywood eyes, wondering if they were brown or were they hazel.” [pages 105 and 106]

He knows he’s so attractive that he can just make stuff up and like Ruby, he’s one hell of a liar.

“‘Well, it seems that your grandmother had contracted a rare but not infectious virus while bird watching in the Australian Alps - condition, serious,’ Hitch said, turning the key in the ignition. ‘There are no Australian Alps,’ said Ruby. ‘Well someone should have told your grandmother that because now look at her.’” [page 106]

Hitch doesn’t know shit about children or teenagers until he meets Ruby, and that’s a goddamn fact.

“‘Buzz, give the kid a little tour of the gadget room,’ said Hitch. ‘That’ll keep her out of trouble.’ He was wrong about that.” [page 110]

Now for the moment that made me think he was cute when I reread the books as a teen - he’s not above messing with people and enjoys a good joke now and then.

“‘OK,’ said Hitch, holding his finger to his temple as if he was channelling the information. ‘I’m guessing... chocolate raspberry, strawberry frosting, rainbow sprinkles - am I right?’ Elliot, speechless, handed over the donut.” [page 148 and 149]

And the moment that made me realise I adored him. God yes he’s very handsome and yes he’s got money and yes he’s a secret agent but I’d trade all of that, just for a guy who admits when he’s been stupid. And somehow he can do that while also having and being all of the above.

“When he (Hitch) came in he said, ‘Look kid, maybe part of this is my fault, I accept that, I’ve been kinda ribbing you and talking down to you - so maybe you and I need to start over?’” [page 171]

He likes some of the finer things in life.

“Back at Cedarwood Drive, Ruby went downstairs to find Hitch, who was sitting in his small but comfortable apartment, listening to music and reading some papers.” [page 178]

He’s a charmer, obviously.

“It occurred to Ruby that Consuela was rather over dressed for this task, the stiletto heels and painted fingernails seeming to be more of a hindrance than a help. She was also laughing rather too much [at Hitch’s jokes], that sort of random giggling that certain girls at Ruby’s school broke into whenever Richie Dare walked past.” [page 181]

I don’t actually think he’s assigned to Spectrum 8 - he’s apparently not a Twinfordite or based in California as he implies when he’s about to leave the Redfort house,

“‘What is it? I got a plane to catch in less than,” Hitch looked at his watch, ‘seventeen minutes.’” [page 294]

He’s got a temper on him, and can get angry rather quickly if someone’s done something stupid.

“As he drove, Hitch thought about Ruby. He was about as angry as he had ever been. What on earth had gotten into the kid?” [page 297]

He doesn’t like Froghorn a the beginning of the books and also he’s the sick in the stomach guilt kinda guy.

“Hitch was feeling horrible - the kind of guilt that causes nausea. Why hadn’t he listened, he never should have let LB assign that numbskull.” [page 328]

He owns a gun and I’d assume it’s Spectrum issued.

“You tell him kid, hissed Hitch, his hand reaching for his revolver.” [page 378]

I can’t say for sure, but I have this feeling that he and Nine Lives were kinda close in the way that you must be if you’re continually trying to kill one another. (I’ve always thought of her as being smart enough to be a Spectrum agent but always refusing Hitch’s offers to join when they were younger, and he finally gave up when she started recreationally killing but that’s just my personal head-canon!) Anyway, her death has him feeling some kinda way.

“(Valerie) looked up at Hitch. ‘You killed me?’ she said as she slid to the floor. In her left hand the diamond revolver glittered, a pool of crimson forming where she lay. For just a second the three figures were frozen. Hitch had so many times fought Nine Lives only to watch her somehow leap to her escape - wounded but always alive. Could it really be over?” [page 381]

Feel the Fear

What does Hitch fear? LB? Death? Bears? No. He fears the most dangerous thing of all - meter-maids.

“Ruby looked up to see a tall, well-groomed man in a well-cut suit standing in the room. He appeared moderately anxious. ‘Am I making you nervous?’ asked Ruby. ‘The only person making me nervous is the meter maid on 3rd Avenue where I’m double-parked.’” [page 26]

He’s a trustworthy guy, so not just all stunningly good looks then.

“That was the thing about Hitch: he kept his mouth shut. He had to: 𝘚𝘗𝘌𝘊𝘛𝘙𝘜𝘔 𝘙𝘜𝘓𝘌 1: 𝘒𝘌𝘌𝘗 𝘐𝘛 𝘡𝘐𝘗𝘗𝘌𝘋. as one of the highest-ranking agents at Spectrum 8, he was trusted with heavily classified information. He didn’t squeal for anything or anybody.” [pages 28 and 29]

He loves Ruby, most definitely, like some kinda surrogate agent dad but by god how did he end up here?

“So how had a top-notch spy wound up working undercover as a bodyguard to a thirteen year old kid? Hitch, for one, asked himself this question practically every day.” [page 29]

It’s implied he’s never worked an actual real job in his life - obviously or else he’d have the worn down look of everyone who’s ever had to take a job in retail.

“‘No Redfort, not really, at least I doubt it, but they might fire me.’ ‘That would suck,’ she said. Hitch nodded. ‘Yes it would. I’d have to go and get a real job.’ He shuddered. ‘I’m sure my parents would keep you on.’ ‘Yes,’ said Hitch. ‘That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.’” [page 50]

He never sleeps. He never looks sleepy. All a man born in 1930 knows is coffee, play his clarinet, not sleep, be bisexual, work as an agent and lie.

“Didn’t matter what time of day or night, Ruby had never caught Hitch unprepared, asleep or even on the brink of dozing off.” [page 131]

He has the dad act down to the “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” voice.

“At that exact moment Hitch’s voice was the best sound Ruby had ever heard, even though it in fact sounded sort of furious. He wasn’t shouting, which made it worse, his voice heavy with disappointment, his expression telling her that at that very moment he wasn’t exactly pleased to see her breathing but was relieved that he hadn’t had to pick up the Ruby-shaped pieces.” [page 176]

He is apparently knowledgeable about French Antique furniture, specifically that of the 1700’s.

“Clancy led Hitch to his mother’s dressing room and Hitch surveyed the damage. He winced, ran his fingers over the wood. ‘Pear and walnut, made in the French provinces.’ He opened the drawers and examined their construction. ‘Circa 1727, very typical.’ He looked underneath the table top; found what he was looking for. ‘Surprising.’ Then he took a magnifier from his bag, held it over the damaged wood of the table. ‘A quality piece.’” [pages 210 and 211]

Listen, when I said he had money, I wasn’t joking. To misquote somebody, I don’t love him cause he’s rich, but it sure doesn’t hurt.

“Hitch took a fat wodge of twenty dollar bills from his wallet, peeled off a large number and handed them to the guy in charge, shook them all by the hand and watched them leave.” [page 211]

Hitch implies he’s attracted to women, but that’s not news to us because he’s obviously bi, duh.

“‘I think someone just tried to kill me.’ ‘You’re looking at the next guy in line - I just happened to be having dinner two blocks away with a very charming meter maid.’” [page 322]

He’s got a vaguely recognisable aesthetic.

“Ruby knew the Charles Burger, and upmarket burger grill place, with green leather banquette seating and polished wood tables. It was very Hitch somehow.” [page 366]

He can do parkour. It’s amazing.

“‘Let me explain.’ Without warning, Hitch ran. He was across the parking lot in the blink of any eye and headed straight towards a high brick wall - but he didn’t stop, he didn’t slow his pace, he ran at the wall and then up the wall, and when he got to the top... (insert long description of very cool parkour antics)” [page 372]

I literally do not understand how this handsome superman type of guy is single. How?! HE CAN JUMP BETWEEN WHOLE BUILDINGS!

“The crowd gasped as the woman flailed in the sky, and then they gasped again to see a figure in all black fly across the spotlight’s beam to snatch her from the dark.” [pages 478 and 479]

Pick Your Poison

Nobody knows an actual fact about Hitch and it’s very painful.

“‘When it comes to Hitch, I think it’s hard to know what’s true. You think you know him but, look at it this way, what do I really have as hard evidence? Do I know anything?’ ‘You know he likes coffee,’ suggested Clancy. ‘What I know Clance,’ corrected Ruby, ‘is that Hitch drinks coffee and a lot of it, but does he drink it because he likes the taste of it or because she need to keep from falling asleep? Well, it’s anybody’s guess.’” [page 31]

In case you forgot, because it really doesn’t get said often, Hitch is very attractive.

“She didn’t immediately spot Hitch. He was browsing chickpeas: a tall, good-looking man, wearing an elegant raincoat over a dark suit.” [page 60]

Dad jokes!

“‘Isn’t this a bit inconvenient?’ said Ruby. ‘I mean, having to walk through a store every time you want to reach Spectrum?’ ‘On the contrary,’ he said. ‘It’s a convenience store.’” [page 60]

This isn’t really a fact about him, but this part always makes me laugh so here we go.

“Hitch, who was standing behind Ruby, was trying silently mouth something to SJ and making a sort of cutting motion with his hand as if to say ‘stop talking’, but SJ wasn’t reading this and instead was making it abundantly clear that she was marking this incident up as attempted murder.” [page 228]

The amount of sass contained within one man... legendary.

“‘Kid, don’t you worry about your mother, I got that covered. I have someone watching her, just a precaution.’ ‘I hadn’t noticed,’ said Ruby. Hitch looked heavenwards. ‘He’s a professional, you’re not meant to notice.’” [page 228]

This quote is pretty self explanatory.

“‘So who’s the Aikido master?’ ‘That would be me,’ said Hitch.” [page 250]

He does in fact like coffee!

“‘Same place,’ said Hitch. ‘I only told you Lucello’s because the coffee’s good.’” [page 348]

We get a rare moment of Hitch actually chilling out and eating food!

“Hitch was there, eating a Digby club sandwich (a Mrs Digby special) and he raised a hand in greeting when she walked in.” [page 393]

Even secret agents want their downtime, and are prone to laziness.

“‘You couldn’t fix it yourself?’ ‘Sure I could,’ said Hitch. ‘It’s a simple case of replacing the valve, which if I’m looking at it correctly is a 3/4 inch ceramic. But I’ve got bigger fish to fry.’ [page 394]

He’s capable of getting shouty when he’s being told he can’t do his job properly.

“‘You didn’t have any traffic,’ said Ruby, angrily, ‘you came by helicopter, and by the way I radioed for assistance more than forty minutes back.’ ‘Well, that seems unlikely since we got no call.’ They were almost shouting at each other now.” [page 476]

Just like I mentioned with Blacker, it seems Hitch contributes to some of the dark humour at Spectrum 8.

“Hitch: ‘You don’t have to convince me, you should see the state she left Baby Face in - or rather I should say, states.’ Delaware: ‘How do you mean? Where is he now?’ Hitch: ‘Well, he left his heart in San Francisco.’ Blacker: “His head was found in Monterrey.’ Hitch: ‘And his legs have yet to show.’ LB: ‘Excuse me?’ Blacker: ‘He’s a goner.” [page 503]

Blink and You Die

Both Clancy and Ruby trust their agent dad.Also, I feel like Hitch is actually the closest thing to a dad that Clancy has, because his actual dad sucks, and that just gets me. 

“‘So you’re going to have to talk to Hitch. You trust him, don’t you?’ ‘A hundred per cent,’ said Ruby.” [page 96]

He’s notable for his on-time nature.

“She sat down. All the seats around her were unoccupied and there was no sign of Hitch. Mr Punctuality appeared to be late.” [page 103]

Although I think he might be lying, it seems like Hitch enjoys stargazing.

“‘I like that place,’ said Hitch. ‘The planetarium?’ ‘Yeah, like I said, I find it soothing.’” [page 108]

He’s sincere enough to convince LB to do things she doesn’t really want to and he’s got Ruby’s back to the end.

“‘Hitch has persuaded HQ that it would wise to keep up the survival skills. He seems to think you need all the protection you can get, and though you are no longer a functioning field agent or coding agent, after much consideration, I am persuaded he is right.’” [page 113]

He’s got non-verbal cues that indicate when he’s pissed off - they’re minor but they’re there.

“They talked together got a few minutes, all perfectly fine until Hitch appeared to notice something - perhaps it was to do with Froghorn’s attire, it was hard to say from this distance but Ruby recognised the subtle change in body language and knew that he was not happy, not happy at all.” [page 180]

He’s been seriously injured before in his life, and why was nobody paying attention to these goddamn children, holy hell Spectrum dropped the ball on this one.

“While this drama was unfolding, so another was taking place - the screams of a boy who had apparently fallen into the shallows, but managed somehow to scrabble onto one of the rafts. He had incurred a life-threatening from a fifteen-foot crocodile, but he was lucky - his cries had alerted rescue and he was dragged from the river before he could be taken by the reptile. The boy suffered severe shock and could not be questioned about the incident.” [page 235]

I think that his name suits him well, but jeez, imagine looking at your baby and giving him this name.

“The second, the boy who was almost swallowed by the crocodile, was named as Art Hitchen Zachery.” [page 236]

He is not immune to the upset looks of Sabina Redfort.

“‘I’m afraid I’m expected elsewhere,’ said Hitch, glancing anxiously at his watch. ‘Oh no, really?’ exclaimed ‘Sabina. She looked so forlorn that Hitch found himself saying, ‘You know what, how about I stay for the starter - it really looks too good to miss.’” [page 260]

His birthdate was 1930!

“‘Just how old do you think I am?’ ‘I don’t know,’ said Ruby, ‘fifty-five... fifty-seven.’ ‘Kid, I’m forty-two.’ He shook his head. ‘Boy, never ask a kid to guess your age; they’ll always have you pegged at just shy of decrepit.’” [page 290]

I don’t even know what to caption this, except that he’s able to burst into hysterics. Also, he went with other Spectrum agents to Disneyland, which is adorable.

“‘Are you kidding?’ He began to laugh, really laugh. In fact, he laughed so hard that he didn’t look like he was ever going to stop. ‘What?’ she asked, annoyed that she wasn’t in on the joke. ‘That picture was taken at Disneyland,’ he wheezed. ‘He was made of rubber. Kid, you might to get a new pair of spectacles.’” [page 291]

More dad jokes!

“‘I’d love to, kid, but I’ve got places to be.’ As the doors closed shut, he called, ‘See you later alligator!’ ‘Funny,’ muttered Ruby, ‘real funny.’” [page 291]

While the revelation of Bradley being alive is a huge thing, Hitch still has time for sass.

“Ruby: ‘I’ve only seen two picture of Baker and in neither one did he have this whole wild man of the woods deal going on.’ Hitch: ‘You mean the facial hair?’ Baker: ‘It’s just a beard for crying out loud.’ [page 336]

He can play poker!

“By the time Ruby decided to turn in for bed, Sabina, Hitch, Bradley, Brant and Mrs Digby were settled in for a long night of poker.” [page 348]

The title of butler doesn’t sit great with him.

“‘He’s some butler,’ remarked Brant. ‘Honey, Hitch is a house manager,’ corrected Sabina. ‘He doesn’t like to be called butler, he’s very particular about that.’” [page 350]

He’s this close to dying and he’s still throwing out the snappy comebacks, what a guy.

“The Australian: ‘Of course. But try to refrain from doing anything stupid.’ Hitch: ‘What would add up to stupid?’ The Australian: ‘Any sudden movements; that wouldn’t be smart sweetie.’ Hitch: ‘I’ll try keep my nervous twitch under control.’ The Australian: ‘I’m impressed by your common sense.’                                Hitch: ‘I’m impressed by your gun.'” [page 388]

He’s a real personality - the kind you miss badly when he’s not around.

“Thing moved like clockwork in the Redfort home, every household issue was attended to, and though no one was aware of it, their security was monitored and every safety procedure followed. But life seemed dull without Hitch.” [page 429]

He has a permanent scar from the crocodile incident.

“‘Wanna see the bite? It’s ugly, took an awful lot of stitches to put me back together.’” [page 509]

And those are all the facts I’ve found that we didn’t already know/ are relevant about one Art Hitchen Zachary! I omitted the other 700 paragraphs where we get reminded yet again that he’s very handsome, and still he is the most amazing man!

[alvaromatias1000]

Corolla 2012: motor, preços, consumo, detalhes, ficha técnica

O Corolla 2012 foi o penúltimo ano/modelo da geração 10 do best seller mundial da Toyota, que já vendeu mais de 44 milhões de unidades em 54 anos de história.

Bem fiel à proposta original do produto, o Corolla dessa geração era considerado um carro para um público de maior idade e que desejava ter um carro confortável e econômico para o dia a dia, mas com algum luxo.

Com bom espaço interno e acabamento decente, o Toyota Corolla tinha linhas até que comedidas para sua proposta, mas era um sedã médio bem equilibrado em suas formas, tendo um estilo bem conservador.

Essa geração do Corolla 2012 usou dois motores no Brasil, que continuaram na geração seguinte, a 11, que recebeu atualização visual e a continuidade da versão XRS.

O motor 1.8 Dual VVT-i foi atualizado durante o facelift dessa geração, ganhando mais força e se desprendendo da geração 9, que fora muito famosa e também copiada na China, especialmente pela BYD.

Esse propulsor passou de 132 cavalos para 139 cavalos com gasolina, enquanto a potência com álcool saltou de 136 cavalos para 144 cavalos na atualização. O 2.0 Dual VVT-i continuou com 142 cavalos na gasolina e 154 cavalos no etanol.

O lado ruim dessa geração era que o câmbio automático ainda era bem antiquado e com apenas quatro marchas, quando a concorrência já tinha transmissões de seis velocidades. A automática tinha gerenciamento eletrônico Super ECT.

Teve ainda opção de mudanças no volante por meio de paddle shifts e foi acompanhado ainda por uma caixa manual de seis marchas, que dava um bom desempenho ao carro, mas apenas com motor 1.8.

Sem destaques tecnológicos, o Corolla 2012 era um carro que unia apenas o essencial para sua categoria, como não tendo, por exemplo, suspensão traseira multilink, controles de tração e estabilidade ou assistente de partida em rampa.

Nem seis airbags tinha, tendo no máximo bolsas infláveis laterais. Também não tinha multimídia, que podia ser adquirida como acessório e que trazia até navegador GPS.

Lançado em 1966, o Toyota Corolla se tornou o carro mais vendido da história, ultrapassando ícones como VW Golf e Fusca, por exemplo. Teve até agora 12 gerações, começando pela E10.

A cada quatro anos, o Corolla ia mudando de geração e ganhou força a partir dos anos 80, quando o Japão dominou a produção mundial de automóveis com 10 milhões anuais, superando os EUA.

Começou a ser vendido em diversos lugares, ainda que não estava presente no bloco soviético e nem no mercado brasileiro, por exemplo. Variantes de carroceria diferente começaram a receber o nome Corolla.

Assim, modelos como o Auris ou o Corolla Axio, virtualmente eram contabilizados como Corolla. Esse método de adicionar os números de vendas de modelos derivados da mesma plataforma, fez com que suas vendas inflassem.

O exemplo mais recente disso é o Corolla Cross, que em realidade é um SUV médio, cuja plataforma é a mesma do Corolla, mas a base é a do C-HR. Suas vendas serão contadas junto com as do sedã médio, que está perdendo espaço.

Dessa forma, 44 milhões de exemplares em parte são de outros carros que levam o mesmo nome ou são considerados como derivados diretos do sedã.

O Ford Focus já disputou a liderança mundial com o Corolla e na época deu polêmica por conta disso, alegando a marca americana que seu carro era líder como produto único e não utilizava outros modelos para aumentar as vendas…

Nessa geração E140, surgiu no Japão em 2006, mas como um produto de porte limitado, sendo batizado de Corolla Axio e tendo sua carroceria classificada como narrow-body, enquanto o internacional surgiu em 2008 como wide-body.

Esta última passou a ser chamada de E150 e foi produzida no Brasil e em muitos outros países. A diferença entre os dois estava na largura e comprimento. O E140 tinha 4,390 m de comprimento e 1,695 m de largura.

Já o E150 media 4,540 m e 1,760 m, respectivamente. Contudo, ambos ainda mantinham a plataforma com 2,600 m de entre eixos e o japonês preservou a perua Fielder, que deixara o mercado mundial.

A partir de 2012, o Corolla Axio virou um sedã compacto de porte similar ao Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios, usando a plataforma B da Toyota, mas ainda contando como sendo um Corolla.

Ainda é produzido no Japão, mas desde 2019 é apenas um carro para frotas comerciais. Não deve receber a plataforma TNGA (GA-B), que ficará reservada ao Yaris Sedan. Assim, o Corolla Cross deverá suplantar suas vendas.

Corolla 2012 – detalhes

O Corolla 2012 tinha um estilo bem conservador, apesar do facelift de meia vida dar-lhe um pouco mais de vitalidade. A frente tinha faróis duplos com parábolas simples e lanternas incorporadas, assim como repetidores de direção.

Na versão Altis, os faróis com facho baixo eram de xênon e vinha com ajuste de altura, assim como lavador embutido no para-choque, sendo o principal destaque da topo de linha do sedã.

A grade tinha frisos duplos de cor cinza brilhante na versão Altis, mas em tonalidade mais escura e fosca nas versões XLi, GLi e XEi, todas com lâminas duplas. Apenas o Corolla XRS tinha um friso apenas e era fosco também.

Logo acima da abertura, ficava o logotipo da Toyota. O para-choque era bem envolvente e liso, tendo lavadores de farol apenas na versão Altis, pois, como já mencionado, tinha faróis de xenônio.

Molduras laterais inferiores traziam faróis de neblina, mas apenas a partir da XEi. Uma grande abertura central existia para maior refrigeração do motor. Na versão XRS, um spoiler pronunciado era fixado na parte inferior.

O capô liso tinha poucos vincos e a carroceria era bem suave, mas fiel ao estilo de um sedã tradicional. Os retrovisores tinham bom tamanho e eram pintados na cor do carro, bem como rebatíveis eletricamente a partir do XEi.

Havia ainda repetidores de direção nesses retrovisores, igualmente a partir do Corolla XEi. As maçanetas eram na cor da carroceria, mas eram cromadas na versão Altis. Esta opção tinha ainda frisos cromados na base das janelas.

No Corolla 2012 em sua versão XRS, abaixo das portas havia saias envolventes e aerodinâmicas. As colunas B e molduras das janelas eram pretas. Na traseira, as lanternas grandes traziam LEDs para iluminação, exceto nas XLi e GLi.

A tampa do porta-malas era ampla e trazia moldura sobre a placa na cor do carro, mas nas versões XEi e Altis, era cromada. As lentes cortadas do conjunto ótico combinam com o novo para-choque traseiro.

Estes vinham com refletores horizontais na base do protetor, que ainda tinha vincos suaves nas laterais e em sua parte inferior. O para-choque era diferente nessa parte, quando no Corolla XRS, tendo este ainda spoilers laterais na peça.

A versão XRS tinha ainda aerofólio sobre a tampa do porta-malas, sendo este pronunciado e na cor do carro. Falando dessa versão “pseudo-esportiva”, as rodas de liga leve aro 16 polegadas tinham cinco raios e eram exclusivas.

Eram calçadas com pneus 205/55 R16, os mesmos que iam nas rodas aro 16 polegadas usadas no Corolla GLi e XEi, enquanto as do Altis eram igualmente únicas com seus 10 raios.

Na XLi, de acesso, era de aço com calotas e aro 15 polegadas, tendo pneus 195/65 R15. Esta é uma versão bastante rara do Corolla 2012 e não tão valorizada por dispor de menos itens, em especial as próprias rodas não serem de liga leve.

Por dentro, o sedã médio da Toyota tinha um painel com desenho moderno para a época e que trazia um console central alto e pronunciado, tendo o conjunto geral acabamento em dois tons nas versões XEi e Altis.

O Corolla XRS tinha o conjunto preto, assim como todo o acabamento de bancos e portas, sendo ambos revestidos em couro. Nos XLi e GLi, ambos eram de cor cinza, enquanto XEi e Altis tinham essas partes em cor bege.

Estas duas tinham bancos em couro bege, mas apenas a Altis vinha com console imitando madeira, assim como nas portas. O painel tinha ainda acabamento em cinza brilhante no XRS, visto igualmente nos apoios de braços das portas.

No Corolla 2012 nas versões XEi e Altis, a parte superior era em tom de cinza bem escuro, inclusive sobre as portas. O volante tinha três raios, sendo que o acabamento tinha apliques prateados nos comandos de mídia e telefonia.

O acabamento era em couro nas XRS, XEi e Altis, sendo que na “esportiva”, o desenho do volante era diferente, tendo comandos pretos e um formato semelhante ao usado anos depois no Etios.

Os difusores de ar laterais se mesclavam com a cor da versão e os centrais ficavam bem no topo. O sistema de áudio tinha CD player com MP3, mas na XEi e Altis, havia opção de USB e conexão Bluetooth com o celular.

Nas versões XRS, XEi e Altis, o ar condicionado era automático e digital, tendo dois displays e um visual bem moderno, tendo ainda função ecológica e filtro especial de partículas.

O rádio 2din era integrado ao conjunto. A alavanca de câmbio era em couro nas versões XEi e XRS, tendo imitação de madeira no Altis e acabamento simples nas duas versões de entrada. O seletor era do tipo escada e tinha opção manual.

Já o cluster era analógico de acabamento e aparência simples nas versões XLi e GLi, tendo velocímetro, conta-giros, nível de combustível e temperatura da água, além de computador simples.

A partir do Corolla XEi, o cluster era do tipo Optitron, cuja iluminação amarela variava de acordo com a luz externa, daí o nome. O piloto automático era disponível apenas nas versões XRS, XEi e Altis, sendo este em haste na coluna de direção.

Com freio de estacionamento manual e porta-copos, o Corolla 2012 tinha apoios de braço dianteiros e traseiros, além de porta-copos no de trás. O banco do motorista tinha ajuste de altura, mas no Altis, os ajustes eram elétricos.

Havia alças no teto, bem como espelhos com iluminação nos para-sois, além de retrovisor dia e noite ou eletrocrômico, com rebatimento elétrico dos externos e até sistema de som com seis alto-falantes na Altis.

Não havia opção de teto solar elétrico e nem saídas de ar no banco traseiro, falha até hoje não corrigida. Nas versões XLi e GLi, o acabamento dos bancos era em tecido de boa qualidade. Havia apoios de cabeça para todos.

Também tinha Isofix no banco traseiro e cintos de três pontos individuais. O banco traseiro era bipartido do tipo 60:40 e dava acesso ao porta-malas de 470 litros, que tinha revestimento em carpete e iluminação.

O Corolla 2012 tinha abertura interna para bocal do tanque e porta-malas.

Corolla 2012 – versões

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 MT

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 AT

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 MT

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 AT

Toyota Corolla XEi 2.0 AT

Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0 AT

Toyota Corolla XRS 2.0 AT

Equipamentos

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 MT – Motor 1.8 e transmissão manual de seis marchas, mais ar condicionado, direção elétrica, coluna de direção ajustável em altura e profundidade, airbag duplo, freios ABS com EDB, vidros elétricos nas quatro portas com one touch para o motorista, travamento central elétrico, retrovisores com ajustes elétricos, para-choques na cor do carro, maçanetas e retrovisores na cor da carroceria, faróis duplos, rodas de aço aro 15 polegadas com calotas, pneus 195/65 R15, luz auxiliar de freio, desembaçador traseiro, para-brisa degradê, antena no teto, computador de bordo, apoio de braço no banco traseiro, cintos de 3 pontos, apoios de cabeça para todos, luzes de leitura dianteiras e traseiras, iluminação geral, alças no teto, espelhos nos para-sois, retrovisor dia e noite, abertura interna do porta-malas e bocal do tanque de combustível, sistema de som com quatro alto-falantes, rádio com CD player e MP3, entre outros.

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 AT – Itens acima, mais transmissão automática de 4 marchas com conversor de torque e mudanças manuais na alavanca.

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 MT – Itens do XLi MT, mais vidros elétricos one touch nas quatro portas, computador de bordo mais completo, ar condicionado automático e digital, chave com telecomando para portas e vidros, banco traseiro bipartido, retrovisores com rebatimento elétrico, porta-copos no apoio de braço traseiro, cluster adaptativo Optitron, volante com comandos de áudio e computador de bordo, rodas de liga leve aro 16 polegadas e pneus 205/55 R16.

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 AT – Itens acima do GLi, mais transmissão automática de 4 marchas com conversor de torque e mudanças manuais na alavanca.

Toyota Corolla XEi 2.0 AT – Itens do GLi 1.8, mais motor 2.0 e transmissão automática de 4 marchas com conversor de torque e mudanças manuais na alavanca, mais airbags laterais, sistema de som com Bluetooth e USB, bancos em couro, controle de cruzeiro, sensor crepuscular, repetidores de direção nos retrovisores.

Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0 AT – Itens da XEi, mais bancos e portas em couro bege, interior em dois tons, guarnição imitando madeira no painel e portas, banco do motorista com ajustes elétricos, câmera de ré, sensor de chuva, faróis de xênon com regulagem e lavador, além de sistema de som com adição de dois tweeters.

Toyota Corolla XRS 2.0 AT – Itens do GLi, mais motor 2.0 e transmissão automática de 4 marchas com conversor de torque e mudanças manuais na alavanca, mais spoilers nos para-choques, saias laterais, rodas de liga leve exclusivas e aerofólio traseiro.

Preços

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 MT – R$ 64.500

Toyota Corolla XLi 1.8 AT – R$ 68.500

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 MT – R$ 68.000

Toyota Corolla GLi 1.8 AT – R$ 71.500

Toyota Corolla XEi 2.0 AT – R$ 78.000

Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0 AT – R$ 87.800

Toyota Corolla XRS 2.0 AT – R$ 89.000

Corolla 2012 – motor

  O Corolla 2012 tinha dois motores, ambos com tecnologia Dual VVT-i. Eles eram o 2ZR-FBE e o 3ZR-FBE. O primeiro era o 1.8, enquanto tinha 2.0 litros.

Ambos construídos com bloco de ferro fundido e cabeçote em alumínio, projetados e lançados em 2007. Com quatro cilindros, os dois propulsores tinha cabeçote com duplo comando de válvulas variável e quatro válvulas por cilindro.

Estas 16 válvulas eram acionadas por corrente, sendo os primeiros motores da Toyota a utilizar o sistema Valvematic, que é conhecido por Dual VVT-i. Dotados de injeção eletrônica multiponto sequencial com tecnologia flex.

Esta adotava um sistema de injeção de gasolina a partir de um tanquinho no cofre do motor, sendo acionado apenas em temperaturas muito baixas e com álcool em grande maioria no tanque.

Eles entregavam 139/144 cavalos a 6.000 rpm no 1.8 e 142/153 cavalos a 5.600/5.800 rpm no 2.0, além de 18,0/18,6 kgfm no 1.8 e 19,8/20,7 kgfm no 2.0, respectivamente com gasolina e etanol.

Desempenho

Corolla 1.8 MT – 10,6 segundos e 190 km/h

Corolla 1.8 AT – 12,2 segundos e 186 km/h

Corolla 2.0 AT – 11,6 segundos e 197 km/h

Consumo

Corolla 1.8 MT – 7,5/10,9 km/l e 9,2/13,5 km/l

Corolla 1.8 AT – 7,1/9,1 km/l e 10,5/13,3 km/l

Corolla 2.0 AT – 6,2/10,2 km/l e 8,2/12,8 km/l

Corolla 2012 – manutenção e revisão

Revisão 10.000 km 20.000 km 30.000 km 40.000 km 50.000 km 60.000 km Total 1.8 R$ 311,56 R$ 660,00 R$ 486,00 R$ 960,00 R$ 465,00 R$ 639,00 R$ 3.521,56 2.0 R$ 311,56 R$ 660,00 R$ 486,00 R$ 960,00 R$ 465,00 R$ 639,00 R$ 3.521,56

Corolla 2012 – ficha técnica

Motor 1.8 2.0 Tipo Número de cilindros 4 em linha 4 em linha Cilindrada em cm3 1794 1986 Válvulas 16 16 Taxa de compressão 12:1 12:1 Injeção eletrônica Indireta Flex Indireta Flex Potência máxima 139/144 cv a 6.000 rpm (gasolina/etanol) 142/153 cv a 5.600/5.800 rpm (gasolina/etanol) Torque máximo 18,0/18,6 kgfm a 4.200/4.400 rpm (gasolina/etanol) 19,8/20,7 kgfm a 4.000/4.800 rpm (gasolina/etanol) Transmissão Tipo Manual de 6 marchas ou automático de 4 marchas Automático de 4 marchas Tração Tipo Dianteira Dianteira Direção Tipo Elétrica Elétrica Freios Tipo Discos dianteiros e traseiros Discos dianteiros e traseiros Suspensão Dianteira McPherson McPherson Traseira Eixo de torção Eixo de torção Rodas e Pneus Rodas Aço aro 15 polegadas ou liga leve aro 16 polegadas Liga leve aro 16 polegadas Pneus 195/65 R15 ou 205/55 R16 205/55 R16 Dimensões Comprimento (mm) 4.540 4.540 Largura (mm) 1.760 1.760 Altura (mm) 1.480 1.480 Entre eixos (mm) 2.600 2.600 Capacidades Porta-malas (L) 470 470 Tanque de combustível (L) 60 60 Carga (Kg) ND ND Peso em ordem de marcha (Kg) 1.255 1.285 Coeficiente aerodinâmico (cx) ND ND

Corolla 2012 – fotos

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSaaOaxS7l8

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Electric Truck Sales Development, Demand, Growth Analysis, Key Findings and Forecast-2023

Market Synopsis:

The global Electric Truck Industry is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the forecast period as per the analysis and study undertaken by Market Research Future (MRFR). The growth of the market is reported to be at a compound annual rate of 15% during the forecast period between 2018 and 2023.

The increasing number of strict policies imposed by the government to control vehicular emissions and the incentive-based policies imposed to increase the purchase of electric trucks in countries like Germany, Japan, the US, and China is a major driving factor for the global market. Furthermore, the increasing per capita disposable income of consumers, continuous increase in transport activities, and the growing prices of fuel is also expected to increase the growth of the global market. Also, the less operating cost linked with electric mobility and the growing efforts put forward by manufacturers in terms of discounts on additional features or packages is also anticipated to massively boost the sales of electric trucks during the forecast period. However, it is also worth noting that the high prices associated with these electric trucks is expected to hamper the growth of the global market over the forecast period.

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The global Electric Truck Salesis regionally distributed across the following major regions: Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

It is reported through the study undertaken by MRFR that the global market of electric trucks is flourishing across various regions, especially in Europe and North America. The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience significant growth and demand over the forecast period due to the presence of China. China is identified as the leader in terms of manufacturing any type of fully or hybrid electric technologies like electric trucks. This is due to the presence of various major manufacturers herein.  Furthermore, it is stated that the availability of subsidies and incentives provided through government schemes will further ameliorate the global demand and sales for electric trucks in the Asia Pacific region.

Elsewhere, the European region is estimated to switch towards full or hybrid electric trucks to attain the target set for EU’s 20-20-20 policy. The North American regional market is projected to witness slow paced growth in the coming years compared to other mentioned regions. The sales of full and hybrid type electric vehicles is projected to be less than the ones with natural gas powertrains. This is due to the lack of development of battery charging infrastructure in major countries of this region like the US and Canada.

Both North America and Europe combined with China comprise more than 70% of the global market of electrics trucks. It is reported that the increasing concerns related to environmental pollution through internal combustion engine vehicles will be a major factor in driving the development of the global market.

Market Segmentation

The global Electric Truck Salesis segmented under the following key components: application, truck type, and charge type.

By truck type, the market segments into heavy duty and medium duty.

By charge type, the market breaks down into plug-in hybrid, battery, hydrogen fuel cell, and hybrid.

By application, the market segments into municipal, logistic, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The global Electric Truck Salescomprises a host of key players. Some of the key players highlighted by MRFR in its report are China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd., (China), Daimler AG (China), Foton Motor Inc. (China), AB Volvo (Sweden), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (China), Navistar, Inc. (US), Isuzu Motors Ltd (Japan), FAW Group Co., Ltd. (China), and). PACCAR Inc. (US), BYD Auto Co., Ltd.  (China), and others.

May 22nd, 2019, a West Coast waste management organization named Recology made history as it went out for delivery with the first fully electric garbage truck. It is also the first ever electric class 8 rear-loader in the US.

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LYNK& CO 02 SUV spots exposed

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Shanghai (Gasgoo)- As the joint-venture brand co-established by Geely and Volvo, LYNK&CO’s first model 01 will be launched in November 28th. A group of shots for LYNK&CO 02 is obtained, showing the crossover SUV model uses 3-color design and has advantages in width and wheelbase over Benz GLA.

LYNK&CO has a body size of 4,448mm*1,890mm*1,528mm with a wheelbase of 2,702mm. The new model uses 3-color design in exterior decoration, with front bumper, wheel hub, side and rear bumper being painted with orange. The tail uses energon vertical inner light source in the tail, with exhaust vents lying on both sides.

The model provides many body colors for individual collocation. Configurations including spoiler, front or rear radar, rear camera and side trim plates are also equipped. The new model equips with 1.5T turbo-charged engine with maximum power of 115 KW, and transmission system is expected to match 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT or 7-speed dual-clutch gearboxes.

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[laniidae-passerine]

there are no other lesbian villians because Casey holds all the lesbian power she’s just that gay and deadly

[laniidae-passerine]

Okay.

Let’s try break down the timeline of the Ruby Redfort/Spectrum “universe” prior to Ruby being an agent.

We begin knowing some basic information about some of our agent’s ages and here’s where the spoilers! begin:

In 1938, we know that Casey Morgan aka Buzz is 8 years old. We also know from the flashback pages [173,184] in Blink and You Die, hereby abbreviated as BYD, that when Buzz is 8, Bradley is 13. And due to the Ghost Files saying so, and his age in ‘73 being 42, we know Hitch is 7. LB’s age is, to my knowledge, never given an exacting date, but I’d assume it’s somewhere between 10-13 in ‘38. Let’s say she’s 12.

In an unspecified month during 1938, Buzz applies for the Larvae programme, is accepted and two months later is introduced to Bradley Baker. She decides to kill Baker after being angered by his perfectness, and pushes him into a river, as well as throwing Hitch to the crocodiles.

This occurs in an unspecified area of Australia, so I can’t use the concept of a frozen river to say if this is in summer or winter but it’s irrelevant what season it is. I care though so, from my research on crocodiles in Australia, since the crocodile experience was so traumatic for Hitch that he blocked the memories out, it’s more likely that they were saltwater/estuarine crocodiles (known for being more aggressive). I can’t determine exactly where this occurred (and thus where LB lived) but saltwater crocs live in the Sundaland region of Australia, so this was somewhere in Northern Australia.

Skip to approx 1942. LB is stated by Blacker as having joined Spectrum “a few years on” after the Australia incident [page 355, BYD] so we can assume she’s around 16 when she becomes the first female agent. Hitch is now 11.

From the picture seen in LB’s office of Hitch pulling faces at an animatronic crocodile at Disneyland [Look Into My Eyes (LIME) page 128, BYD page 291] that he “could only have been about twenty or so in the picture”. For Hitch to be 20, the Disneyland trip must have occurred in 1951. LB is 25ish, Bradley is 26. (Unimportant fact but there’s no way two 25 year olds (who are dating) agreed to go on a trip with just one other person who was 20 at the time, so there must have been other people on the trip. Was this an annual Disneyland Spectrum visit? Do they do that?)

Detour from our Spectrum workers - Ruby Redfort is born in 1960!  This we know from the fact that the books occur in 1973 (see below) and her age from the dust jacket of the LIME book, which states “What would you do if you were a thirteen year-old kid and a secret agency asked you to become their ace code-cracker?” [obviously no page number, but it cost me £12.99 if you wanna know. I’ve written my name in invisible ink on the front page but heat has made it a little less invisible, because it’s been knocking around since 2011]

Bradley says he’s been “dead for eleven years” [BYD, page 351] in 1973, meaning he was killed by LB in 1962. This leaves a strange margin of error in the Hitch-Bradley department, as Hitch openly states that “we (he and Bradley) worked in the same department for about seven years straight” [BYD, page 337] and it’s canon Hitch has been friends with LB and likely Baker since 1951. However, I guess you don’t have to work with someone to be friends with them.

In the same year as Bradley’s ‘death’, 1962 is the year Homer Pinkerton’s dog is stolen and Ruby finds the Larvae badge. This is shown by the beginning of LIME stating “It was a crisp October day in Cedarwood Drive and a two year old girl was standing on a high stool...” [page 8] and “(Ruby, age 2) found a small tin badge embossed with an image of something.” [page 10]

The rest of the period of time between 1962 and 1973, the year of all the books occurring as signified by the 1974 New Year Eye Ball Party - “Clancy opened his eyes. ‘Happy new year, Mrs Redfort,’ he groaned.” and “‘How jolly!’ cried Sabrina. ‘How tout à fait joyeux! Our own little party! What a way to welcome in 1974!’” [BYD, page 522].

So, maybe this giant wall of text is making your brain hurt. So here’s a handy little timeline, although it’s blurry as all hell so you’ll have to click on it and it;’s much more simplified:

[laniidae-passerine]

You guys have been really sweet about my really dorky Ruby Redfort posts recently so I thought I’d put in some work and get as much information as I can about everyone’s favourite code cracking, messy, doughnut eating Spectrum worker!

(Note: I am missing books 2 & 3 because I refuse to buy anything but hardback RR books, and there are other requirements because I’m a picky girl... so could someone else check those???)

Anyway, let’s begin today’s episode of Information about Blacker! Spoilers, maybe? Err on the side of caution!

Look Into My Eyes:

Blacker is a terrible dresser, doesn’t brush his hair and apparently doesn’t own a mirror. We stan one relatable king!

“He was a dishevelled looking man and his badge was upside down and his hair didn’t look like it had been combed since Christmas” [pages 149-150]

Ruby notes that he has a nice voice and is visibly friendly.

“He had a nice voice though. It had warmth - she could tell this from just a few words.” [page 150]

He drinks? so I’d assume he is not Muslim, Mormon, Baptist or Sikh. Although he could just be the child of people from any of those religions, and not be religious himself, so so much for figuring out his personal background or possible ethnicity.

“‘We (Blacker and Lopez) got a drink at Blinky’s bar’” [page 176]

He owns a car!

“‘at around four I dropped her off at that fancy salon off of Twinford Square’” [page 176]

He gave Ruby a key code to access the office in Trashford, indicating he trusts her a large amount.

“‘Well, it’s not technically a break-in. I have the key code, Blacker gave it to me’” [page 257]

Despite his long term belief that he has never ever met the Count, Blacker actually has - he met him when the Count was disguised as Klaus Gustav. Also he may be able to pilot a plane, if Hitch is being literal:

“‘Please tell me Klaus Gustav is safely in Twinford?’ said LB. (Hitch replied) ‘He is - Blacker flew him in yesterday.’” [page 329]

Take Your Last Breath

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Catch Your Death

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Feel The Fear

Blacker is the first person to suggest that there is a mole in Spectrum in the breiefing with Dixie Deneuve. He’s not one to blindly believe in Spectrum, no matter what Ruby’s paranoid brain tells her.

“‘Is it possible that the prototype has been taken by a person on the Spectrum team?’ asked Blacker.” [page 202]

He eats food that goes well with soy sauce and is an implied messy eater, indicating a varied palate beyond jelly donuts. Maybe eats East Asian food a lot because he’s from there?

“Ruby found (Blacker) wiping soy sauce off his jacket.” [page 217]

He has a good-ish working relationship with Miles Froghorn and is the only known person who gets along with Miles, referring to him by his first name.

“Blacker looked at Froghorn. ‘Come on Miles, Rube is actually asking a fair question.’” [page 218]

He’s a known diplomat, and knows how to get people to like him. Also, note he’s able to get one of those rare near-smiles off Froghorn!

“Froghorn stood up, very nearly smiled at Blacker, and without speaking another work exited the canteen. That was the other thing you couldn’t but admire Blacker - he was a diplomat.” [page 219]

He is not one for keeping clean. Vaguely unhygienic, but we’ll let it go, because he’s just that wonderful.

“He (Blacker) winked and wiped his hands on his jacket. He caught Ruby’s eyes and shrugged, ‘Ah, it needs washing anyway.’” [page 223]

Blacker is the one to have dubbed Mile’s office, room 324, the ‘Frog Pod’. It doesn’t seem mean spirited though, so maybe he’s allowed to make a little fun out of Froghorn because they’re buddies. Or whatever it is they have going on?

“As usual, Froghorn was in room 324 (the Frog Pod, as Blacker called it).” [page 274]

He openly admits to having messy living quarters and perhaps implies that he lives in an apartment.

“Blacker shrugged. ‘Could be the owner of the apartment is away or if he is anything like me then he wouldn’t notice a break-in - I’m telling you my place is real chaotic.’” [page 277]

He uses a transmitter watch, which is probably Spectrum issue, to communicate with other agents such as Buzz and Froghorn.

“He pressed the transmitter button on his watch, no answer, so he tried again and this time the call connected and he spoke into the tiny speaker. ‘Hi Buzz, I am trying to locate Froghorn - could you get him on the line?’” [page 289]

He’s a genuine, kind guy and just the world’s biggest sweetheart what a lovely man - I love him so much and I’ve never even met him 🥰🥰🥰

“Ruby smiled. Blacker was about as cool as a partner as she could wish for and at that moment she felt pretty lucky.” [page 366]

He can whistle. Devastatingly important information, I know.

“Blacker whistled - he could see it all.” [page 388]

He has had other important cases in the past, and was/is a full on field agent.

“‘Ah, once, back when, I had to work undercover tracking down some orchid smugglers. I learned a lot about the business.” [page 396]

Pick Your Poison

He doesn’t consider himself a particularly lucky person.

“‘I got lucky for once, just missed it,’ said Blacker, ‘So you wanted to see me?’ [page 273]

He is a trustworthy and honest guy, the reliable sort.

“Blacker was no liar. Blacker was the one person she could 100% count on, aside from Hitch.“ [page 286]

He is no usually thrown by many situations, a bit of a social butterfly if one will, and I’ve just realised every sentence I’ve typed has begun with ‘he’.

"He was never rattled - soda, yes; jelly donuts, always; but when it came to people he was as steady as they came." [page 370]

Both he and Hitch are slightly prone to morbid jokes, à la one dear, very, very de-parted Marshall Boyd.

“Hitch: ‘You don’t have to convince me, you should see the state she left Baby Face in - or rather I should say, states.’ Delaware: ‘How do you mean? Where is he now?’ Hitch: ‘Well, he left his heart in San Francisco.’ Blacker: “His head was found in Monterrey.’ Hitch: ‘And his legs have yet to show.’ LB: ‘Excuse me?’ Blacker: ‘He’s a goner.’” [page 503]

Blink and You Die

He is not fond of Superskins, but it seems like he’s been in one before, as he has an idea of what being in one is like. Also, he’s a smart man because he doesn’t like helicopters (working, I’m sure they’re just fine but you likely can’t jump from them due to the propellers- that thing begins to drop, pray to whomever that it just doesn’t catch on fire when you crash).

“‘No, mam,’ said Blacker. ‘Don’t like helicopters. And there’s no way I’m putting a Superskin on, not unless I have to.’ ‘They make you feel claustrophobic?’ ‘No, they’re just a heck of a struggle to get in and out of.’” [pages 131 and 132]

He’s not pro child agents, despite his friendship with Ruby, implying he agrees with LB’s stance on the matter.

“‘But I think his brilliance sorta clouded Spectrum’s judgement, made them think it would be easy enough to find a whole trope of children who could do just what he did.’” [page 355]

And that’s all the relevant information I can find about Blacker! Also, I accidentally re-read the part of BYD where LB begs Bradley to be safe and not die, but she knows he will, she knows deep down it’s the last time she’ll see him alive and now I’m about to cry, oh god. Thank god Agent Blacker exists.

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Zotye’s to launch new SUV Damy X5S

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- A group of shots of a new Zotye SUV model are released with similar to Damy X5 with inner “X5S” mark, which may be named as Damy X5S. Damy X5S may be the upgrading model of current Damy X5 model with an integrated design of controlling screen and dashboard, similar to Benz S-class model in interior design.

Black paint panel is used in Damy X5S controlling screen, showing great luxury. Interior design mainly uses black color with chrome-plated decoration banners and leather wrappings being used in details. The new model also equips with 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, auto hold and rearview mirror electric adjustments.

Honeycomb designing elements are used in the front air-inlet grilles, connecting with LED headlights. Fog lights are equipped in both sides of lower bumpers. The model shows a sporting image from the side, with waist line stretching to tail lights and matching with 5-spoke wheel rims. The new model also equips with spoiler and high mount stop lamp in the tail, with LED light sources in tail lights.

Damy X5S may equip with 1.5T turbo-charged engine with maximum power of 110KW and peak torque of 195NM. Its transmission system may equip with 5-speed MT and CVT gearboxes. The new model will compete with Haval H6 after being launched.

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