#glamoth

[b9geyz]

made some gifs from the newest firefly animation because im insane about her so im sharing now! feel free to use them idk

source: https://youtu.be/pdiwGOicQVs?si=Kt_CJHe5nRV2P0jj

[noisygothprunepatrol]

DEPRESSION.. .

[yukipri]

Thought I'd share this fun tidbit since it reminded me of the clones from Star Wars, and um. Yeah.

In the game Honkai Star Rail (you might know the game because A) it's popular, and B) the video of the two lesbians dancing/trying to kill her partner went extremely viral) there's a (destroyed) nation called Glamoth that genetically creates and modifies an army to fight in a war against a godlike entity.

They're raised with pretty extreme propoganda (EX: their lives are to be dedicated to Glamoth and the fight until their death), fight in mechlike armour, and to ensure these soldiers' DNA/making "does not fall into the wrong hands", they're created with a fail safe that ensures that even if they survive to the end of the war, they cannot live for long.

While I was learning this information while playing the game, I was thinking, "Huh, this kind of reminds me of the clone army in Star Wars..." And then more information was released about one of the characters who was a soldier and it solidified the feeling 1000%. (And yeah, I just wanted to share that, sorry this got so long winded.)

That's indeed an interesting story that bears clear parallels to the SW Fett clones!

I feel like in general, the topic of "clones" often brings up similar moral questions, but it's always neat to see how different stories and media work with them!

Thank you for sharing!

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[voiceoutofstars]

Fan narration of a Relic entry in HSR’s Data Bank. This is the story of all four pieces of the Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge set.

Music is “Serious Dark Ambient Atmosphere” by Ashot-Danielyan.

[delzinrowe]

"I dreamed of a scorched earth. A new shoot sprouted from the earth. It bloomed in the morning sun, and whispered to me, like fireflies to a flame... life begets death."

[endlesslytired]

Penacony.

more from the post looooop:

[yuesya]

A Fyrefly Type-V is more colloquially known as a Personal Escort model. Their primary purpose, in addition to contributing to the war effort against the invading Swarm, is to carry out the role of a royal guard. To protect Her Majesty, Titania, Queen of the Iron Cavalry.

“More than anyone else, Titania’s safety is paramount,” their creators tell them. “For the glory of Glamoth! Dedicate yourselves to your Queen, even at the cost of your lives.”

Yes. They will. A chorus of assent rises from their collective throats in unanimous, simultaneous answer.

… AR-1368 knows that she is fortunate. Overwhelmingly, the vast majority of the Iron Cavalry do not have the opportunity of seeing Her Majesty in person. After all, the Swarm Propagates endlessly among the stars, and there is always a pressing need for new Knights to rise and promptly take their places upon the battlefield –sometimes even straight from their incubation pods, when critical circumstances call for it. What little contact the Knights have with Her Majesty is through the quiet ideas and impressions that are sent to them, the telepathic directives that Her Majesty guides the Iron Cavalry with.

That, and the dreams.

… But for Personal Escort models, who are specifically designed to protect their Queen, they also receive the honor of being permitted to accompany Her Majesty. To remain in her presence, in a more physical sense of things.

The first time that AR-1368 sees Her Majesty is exactly a week after she steps outside of the dark, sterile incubation chambers.

It’s…

Indescribable, the feeling of wonder and awe that one feels when standing in the presence of the Queen. To gaze upon Her Majesty and know what devotion is. But at the same time, there’s also something that’s… that’s not quite…

…

… AR-1368 doesn’t know how to articulate it, this strange feeling that stirs inside her when she sees Her Majesty still and unmoving, suspended within a glowing blue liquid in the glass chamber. There is some nameless emotion that constricts her throat for a brief moment, but she cannot put a name to it. AR-1364 can’t quite decipher it, either, and he’s the most verbose and expressive unit of their batch.

AR-1368 doesn’t understand.

… But the confusion is swiftly replaced by wonder, and a faint nervousness-excitement when Her Majesty turns her attention to them. She greets them easily, her presence a cold, gentle brush upon their minds. Not intruding, never intruding, but a steady sea of calm, crested with an ever-faint flicker of curiosity.

Hello.

There is a strong juxtaposition between the lovely, melodic voice AR-1368 hears in her mind, and the harsh, robotic voice that echoes out in their surroundings at the same time. One that’s almost a little… jarring.

“Hello to you as well, Titania. As of today, AR-1364, AR-1367, and AR-1368 will be added to your personal retinue,” the Chief Scientist said. “Improvements have been made to the newest iteration of the Type-Vs.”

What of the old guard?

“Unfortunately, they’re a complete loss,” the Chief Scientist responds. “Most were destroyed completely during the evacuation process from the previous facility. The survivors… suffered too much damage. Our scientists tried their best, but it was determined that it would be more efficient to salvage usable remains instead of–”

The lights in the room flicker, suddenly unstable. For a moment, everything is cold.

The Chief Scientist frowns. “Titania?”

… It may be efficient in terms of resources, but experience is more important than raw materials, and far more difficult to replace.

In the surrounding room, the Queen’s voice is cold and robotic. But within her mind, AR-1368 can feel the glacial tone seep through her, the Queen’s cold displeasure chilling to the bone. She is not the only one; beside her, she catches a glimpse of AR-1364 flinching slightly.

It’s good that the Chief Scientist does not catch this break in formation, because AR-1364 would be sent for retraining otherwise. But the hoarfrost cold recedes immediately, and a phantom warmth washes over them, tinged with a faint note of something… apologetic.

Is that… Her Majesty?

“Titania,” the Chief Scientist says, voice infinitely patient in a way that indicates this is a topic that has been discussed multiple times before, “We can always make more of them. Focus on directing the war effort, and we will devote our efforts towards providing you with all the Knights you need in order to carve a future for Glamoth beyond the abhorrent Swarm.”

[mlady-magnolia]

“Fyreflies dancing among the stars.”

Scene redraw from Honkai Star Rail’s The Embers of Glamoth (original under cut)

[sh1-n0bu]

everyday i look at the hoyoverse fandom and go “wow… media literacy IS dead😃”

[carmaander]

don't let sam / firefly into herta space station

[aligsmachine]

[quasarkwell]

I started thinking about the Myriad Celestia video more today. These characters have serial numbers, but these are kept out of sight in the video description. Most of the video is Glamoth's soldiers seeking to be more than soldiers. So I thought, maybe I should give them names?

(Also, being voiced by VAs who have other characters is a bad sign for their long-term health, but I'm sure I didn't need to tell you that)

AR-26710 has taken a name. Hers is just the name of her suit, Firefly. Obviously, this is not the most creative, but what can a girl do with limited exposure to almost any kind of art or culture? I want to have the names of these characters be somewhat similar, so I will keep with a theme that's already here for the other character's names. Anyway, on to those other characters.

Second, we have who is presumably AR-214. I think, with her glasses and camera, lenses and beauty are a theme here. It's more an appreciation of outward beauty, but let's name her after a beautiful insect: Butterfly.

Her mech design is kind of simple, with only the one back accessory, and doesn't really reflect what I've chosen to call her, but this video is all about who they are on the inside.

Moving on, we have AR-53935, a numerical palindrome (assuming I'm using this list correctly). Male, but just as pretty as the girls, his mech is much bulkier:

The wings of our Firefly's mech has always reminded me more of a Luna Moth than a firefly, and with moths having the feathery antennae that give them a bulkier appearance, I dub him "Moth".

Lastly, she is almost certainly AR-1368. She seems a bit prickly, and that's not just her personality.

Her mech's design is very sharp but also sleek. Her helmet is also screaming hymenoptera (bees and wasps, but also ants), so I think her name is pretty decidedly Wasp (and not in an unkind way).

So, did I do them justice? Is there a better naming theme than insects here? Does anyone else headcanon names for them?

[delsshitposts]

Welcome to the Honkai-verse!

Where PTSD is just a monster army away

[weilaverdui]

I dreamed of a scorched earth...

(Again, Weil is not Ok)

[voiceoutofstars]

Fan narration of a Relic entry in HSR’s Data Bank. This is the story of both pieces of the Firmament Frontline: Glamoth set.

Music is “Dark Ambient” by sharvarian.

[delzinrowe]

Firefly's MAGICAL GIRL TRANSFORMATION™