#ed straker

[familyparadox]

Funniest thing about the Dalek Gerry Anderson Comic crossover’s is that UFO and the UNIT era of Doctor Who happen at the same time (we know UFO a happens even though it has no crossover’s thanks to SID appearing in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and CSatM had a direct comic crossover) like Ed Straker will be having the worst day of his life trying to fight the UFO’s and knowing his son is dying after he was in a car accident whilst his ex wife’s begs for him to help but he needs to destroy the UFO’s first, whilst the Doctor, the Brig, and Jo will be having wacky hijinks  fighting the Master and what ever foe is going to betray the Master this week.

[thedullsea]

So it’s Ed Bishop’s birthday today apparently so here we have Captain Blue eating a burger and Ed Straker (I drew this before i found out it was his birthday which was mad)

Anyway thunderpride 11 today, I did draw Gordon for it but it turned out so bad so I’ll have to catch up on that later ig

[vintage1981]

Anderson Entertainment buys two novellas from James Swallow

Anderson Entertainment is publishing two novellas by New York Times bestselling author James Swallow.    

Jamie Anderson, managing director of Anderson Entertainment, acquired world all-language rights to the novellas directly from the author. 

Swallow said he was “a lifelong fan” of company founder Gerry Anderson’s TV shows such as “Thunderbirds” and “Stingray”. 

The two novellas, Space: 1999 The Armageddon Engine and UFO Shadow Play, are new stories set within the worlds of two of the biggest live-action Anderson properties, “Space: 1999” and “UFO”.  

Both novellas will be published on September 13th 2024 for Breakaway Day, the annual celebration of the 1975 series "Space: 1999". The books will be published in a limited-edition hardback and paperback, with e-books to follow at a later date.

Swallow said: “Growing up, ’Space: 1999’ and ’UFO’ were a big part of my sci-fi landscape, and so it’s been great fun for me to revisit these characters to tell some exciting new stories. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s creations are unique, retro classics and I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Jamie and everyone at Anderson Entertainment for this new era of adventures.”  

The New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author has written more than 65 novels including tie-ins, thrillers and video games. 

Anderson said: "We started to publish non-fiction titles in late 2021, and since then we’ve been working with our partners at ITV Studios to create new stories based on these amazing TV shows. Working with James has been a real pleasure. He’s a genuine fan and we’re sure that they’ll appeal to long-time as well as new readers. We have much more to come."

The two novellas by Swallow will be available for retailers to order wholesale from Gardners as well as direct from Anderson Entertainment.   

[avengedbiologist]

#stopmefromdrawingstraker

[dragonsandfables]

UFO - Ordeal. In between gif 2 (Paul Foster leaving Skydiver) and gif 3 (Keith Ford's coffee arriving) there is a scene of Foster at a party. Later I shall do a post just of gifs from the party.

[spockvarietyhour]

Flashback Hair!

[hellodarjeeling]

The Price We Pay - A UFO Fic

[Freeman learns the consequences of his actions]

[Inspired by episode “A Question of Priorities"]

This is by no means finished, but I wanted to share it with my fellow UFO fans. Thanks!

Alec Freeman’s footfalls echoed down the bright corridor as he rounded the corner of S.H.A.D.O.’s central command hub. He’d forgotten a bit of paperwork at Keith Ford’s desk and meant to pick it up before finally heading home. The past sixteen hours had been particularly grueling after a string of UFOs managed to sneak past the interceptors, enter the atmosphere, and evade Sky One long enough to give everyone ulcers. With the day finally behind him he was eager to crawl between the sheets and expected to be asleep before his head touched the pillow.

Ford, ever a neat man, kept his station clean and Freeman found the survey maps immediately. He glanced at them disinterestedly, barely registering words as he touched a cigarette to his lips for the long walk to his car. Just once, he thought, I’d like to get out of here at a reasonable hour. Tucking the maps under his arm, he fished a lighter from his pocket and took a drag as the cigarette caught. As he turned to leave he noticed a sliver of light under Ed Straker’s office door. Odd, he thought, taking another pull from the cigarette. I’d assumed he’d left already.

The unmistakable smell of alcohol hit him as the doors opened at his approach; Freeman paused at the entry, trying to make sense of the scene before him.

Straker was seated, slumped over a mess of dossiers that spilled from his desk onto the floor, clutching a half empty glass in a white-knuckle grip. He apparently had heard the door open and sat up straight in alarm, jerking his head around to see Freeman lingering in the doorway. A look of panic passed behind his cool stare and settled into mild wariness.

“Easy,” Freeman began as he walked into the room, “it’s only me.”

Straker acknowledged him with a nod but otherwise said nothing. All their interactions over the past few days had been constrained, and despite Straker’s brusque assurances to the contrary, Freeman had a gut feeling he didn’t have the whole story. Seeing Straker partake in alcohol did little to alleviate his concerns, on the contrary it amplified them; the man made a point never to touch the stuff.

He glanced at the glass again and frowned. “All right, who died?”

Straker stared hard at the wall opposite him, unblinking. His fingers tensed around the glass.

“John,” he managed quietly. “John died.”

Freeman froze. John?

“The transport didn’t make it in time. It carried antibiotics...”

“Antibiotics?”

Freeman suddenly recalled the way Straker’s face paled upon hearing the transport had been used to find the downed UFO. He swallowed back sour bile rising in his throat as realization set in. He'd made the decision to divert the transport, they were his orders, on his call. His fault.

“For God’s sake, Ed, why didn’t you tell me that transport carried medication for your son? Had I known I never would have ordered it to change course!”

Freeman ran his free hand through his hair as he desperately paced the office, cigarette dangling forgotten in his other. He turned to pin Straker with a desperate, pleading look.

“You should have told me!”

“To what end, Alec? What could I have done? We can’t afford to waste any opportunity, any chance, to learn more about these alien invaders.”

“But your son—”

“You know as well as I do, the responsibility of this job! The sacrifices we agreed to when joining S.H.A.D.O.!”

A heavy fist slammed on the desk, startling them both. Freeman dropped his eyes to the floor and sighed. He rolled the cigarette between his thumb and finger, watching the ash fall onto the tile floor. Normally he would never have been so inconsiderate, but courtesy was the furthest thing from his mind.

“How can I perform my duties if I don’t know what’s going on?” he asked quietly.

[commanderedstraker]

Ed Straker.

Commander of SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organisation), operating from below Harlington-Straker studios where Straker works as a film director as a cover.

He occasionally also travels to Moon base where SHADO is always ready to launch their Interceptors to seek and destroy any UFOs attempting to invade Earth.

Straker is no-nonsense and very black and white about things. He won't play games with his crew, he'll tell them as it is, even if they won't like the answer (unlike a certain SHIELD Director).

[companion-showdown]

Hal Bishop (Rip off Commander Ed Straker in the Doctor Who Novel “The Indestructible Man, so you can use Straker’s image for them if you want)

.

[cultfaction]

Reposted from @gerryandersontv Ed Straker and Nina Barry join the Skydiver crew to hunt for an underwater UFO in the episode Sub-smash - and the experience will be one that neither will ever forget! #ufo #edbishop #edstraker #shado #sylviaanderson #gerryanderson #doloresmantez https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAXbBEsngB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[commandermac]

If SHADO were Autobots

I rather fell down a rabbit hole from which I struggled to pull myself out of. Am I doing this Tumblr thing right?

[gerryandersontv]

"Okay Father!" Five Anderson episodes for Fathers Day!

“Okay Father!” Five Anderson episodes for Fathers Day!

The majority of the Anderson shows to feature family units often (although certainly not always) spotlighted the father – be it Jeff Tracy, Commander Zero, Lieutenant Brogan, Harry Rule and many more – exploring the difficulties in juggling his professional life with his personal life. In honour of Fathers Day (and presented in production order) here’s our pick for the best five episodes…

[inthemoodformoodboards]

A Straker/Foster from Gerry Anderson’s U.F.O. moodboard requested by @xerohourcheese

[vintage1981]

UFO S.H.A.D.O. Technical Operations Manual Standard and Special Edition (Hardcover Book) | Available Now! 

The Official Gerry Anderson Store is excited to offer this manual which has been created to feel like the manual given to each recruit as they join S.H.A.D.O. to take on the dangerous role of defending the Earth from alien invaders.

If you are holding this manual then it means you have been invited to one of the largest undertakings mankind has ever attempted. The Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation is tasked with the defence of the planet in the face of a significantly more advanced alien menace all while maintaining absolute secrecy from the general population.

This Technical Operations Manual will:

– Help you learn the history of S.H.A.D.O.

– Introduce you to the vehicles and equipment you will be using through extensive illustrations and blueprints.

– Offer you an overview of everything we know about the Alien threat.

Welcome to S.H.A.D.O...

Cover: Hardback

Number of pages: 208

Dimensions: 230 x 300 mm x 25 mm

Weight: 1.5kg

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM AND IS ESTIMATED TO BE AVAILABLE AND DISPATCHING ON OCTOBER 31ST 2022

[avengedbiologist]

Pre 'ruining his life' straker

[dragonsandfables]

Senior staff of SHADO. Gerry Anderson’s first live action show: UFO