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Battle Beyond the Stars (Space samurai), part 1

(Thanks to Roger Corman [Official YouTube Page])

[All images are owned by New World Pictures 20th Century Pictures Disney. Please don’t sue me]

One of the most influential films of the 20th century was Akira Kurozawa’s Seven Samurai, a tale of seven Japanese warriors banding together to stop an army from destroying a village. It was retold in the United States as the western known as The Magnificent Seven. In 1980, in yet another attempt to cash in on the popularity of Star Wars, the tale was brought into space by Roger Corman in Battle Beyond the Stars.

The film was extremely low budget (with the majority of the funds going toward the salaries of two of its stars) The film was one of James Cameron’s (who would later go on to direct Terminator 2, Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar) early projects as set designer and model maker (the film’s budget was so low, he used spray painted styrofoam McDonald’s boxes to design spaceship interiors!)

Now, on with the show! If you would like to watch the film, it’s available on Amazon.

We open to a giant warship slowly crawling across the screen in a way that would make Spaceball One proud. We switch to be bridge where the commander, a being known as Sador, is shown his newest plaything.

Hmmm…not much to look at from this distance. Couldn’t they magnify it or something?

Anyway, it is explained that Akir’s people are known as the Akira (a nice nod to Kurosawa) and they are a planet of farmers and are pretty much defenseless except for an ancient orbital weather station.

…err, scratch that. They’re totally defenseless now that they no longer have an ancient orbital weather station.

On the surface, the ship enters the atmosphere.

Though due to framing it doesn’t look that large. In fact, it looks barely tall enough for one of the Akira to be able to stand upright inside. Sador introduces himself (using the bottom of his ship as a monitor) to the Akira as their conqueror. He gives then seven days to consider his offer to surrender to him or else he’ll attack, killing all life on the planet.

He then orders the ship's weapons to fire on the people below as a demonstration! After reminding them of his demands, he leaves for a week to threaten other planets. However, he’s not stupid as he leaves a patrol fighter to make sure they don’t get too uppity.

Later, the Akira leaders hold a pity party as they refuse to stand up to Sador. Then one of their elders (named Zed) suggests a reckless plan.

Well, it couldn’t hurt, except the Akira have no money. Still, maybe whatever mercenaries they find will fight for fighting sake (sure, why not?) But who will take on this fool’s errand?

Allow me to introduce the sacrificial lamb brave volunteer, Shad (played by Richard Thomas, who is best known as John-Boy on The Waltons), who has actually flown the ONE spaceship the Akira have (you’d think they would build at least one more in case anything happened to this one)

Zed instructs Shad to seek out a being known as Dr. Hephaestus, a weapons manufacturer. He then turns control of the ship to Shad, introducing him to the ship’s AI, Nell (I’m just gonna call the ship Nell, since the AI pretty much runs the ship anyway) And they’re off!

(Thanks to Tales From SYL Ranch DARKROOM)

Yay laziness?

 Later, Nell arrives at Dr. Hephaestus’s station. However, there is no response to hails. Despite this, Shad takes Nell in. Shad enters the station proper to discover…

…a woman repairing androids (who seems shocked that Shad isn’t one). This is Nanelia, Dr. Hephaestus’s daughter. Shad asks to see her father, but…

I’m pretty sure he’s looked better.

Dr. Hephaestus refuses to help the Akira, but he has a proposition for Shad.

Dr. Hephaestus orders his androids to detain Shad in one of the guest quarters. Later, Nanelia visits him. Somehow, Shad convinces her to help him leave the station rather than making him stay to be a brood stallion for her.

He tries to convince her to join him, but she refuses. However, after thinking about it, she grabs a station shuttle and goes after him. He offers to meet her near his next stop. I’m calling it now: she’ll be sharing quarters with him by the end of the film.

Let’s check back in with Sador, shall we? It seems that he sent once of his men to order another world (Umateal) to surrender. They sent the man back in a space coffee can. Sador isn’t too happy about this.

Meanwhile near the rendezvous point, Nell and Shad encounter…

(Thanks to Teut Hamer)

[QUICK NOTE: Space Cowboy (no actual name given) is played by George Peppard, who would go on to lead another group of mercenaries on Earth]

After an argument as to just who’s in charge of this mission, Shad and Nell finish off the Jackers.

Shad then talks to Cowboy about signing on.

I’m guessing Shad’s sales pitch needs some work.

Then Nell gets a message from Umateal. Say, isn’t that the world that Sador…uh oh.

Sador vaporizes the planet! Cowboy still isn’t interested, but seeing as his customer was on Umateal…

Shad agrees to take Cowboy’s weapons (since they’re already paid for by a dead guy), but the Akira will need someone to train them how to use them.

Hey, better than nothing! As a way to celebrate their deal, Cowboy offers to show Shad one of his old westerns. I wonder if he has a copy of The Magnificent Seven?

Meanwhile Nanelia is approaching the rendezvous point when…

…a strange light show envelops her ship, rendering her unconscious (I guess she’s epileptic?) Then another ship fires on the lights and they disappear (Wouldn’t an off switch be easier?), then captures her ship.

She awakens hanging by her wrists in a steam room with a creepy alien eyeing her like a side of beef (though if the being eats sentients, she may essentially be one to him)

Err…right.

The Sleestak clone introduces himself as Cayman, and he saved her from the disco lights (that were about to eat her) She appreciates the save and would like to be on her way, but it seems they have other plans for her…

She should’ve taken her chances with the technicolor dream-predator.

Instead, she tries to hire them to help defend Akir, spinning a bullshit story about how much they could be paid for their help. However, he’s not buying what she’s selling.

That gets Cayman’s attention, as he has a laser axe to grind with Sador, so he agrees to help.

Getting back to Shad, Nell feel herself being pulled off course by…

Nell says she can’t pull free, so Shad turns her around and charges right at them! Suddenly he vanishes from Nell’s bridge into…

(Thanks to MΣƬΛ)

Seeing as beggars can’t be choosers, Shad agrees. So now we have either all seven (since this is based off Seven Samurai) or three warriors, depending on how you view Nestor.

In any case, let’s check back with Akir and the lazy fighter pilots (remember them?)

…who are perving on Akira mating rituals. They decide to once again shun their orders and go down and abduct one of the Arkia women! I guess with looks like theirs it’s hard to get a date on Saturday night.

Now that we’ve shown how creepy Sador’s goons can be, let’s get back to Shad and Nell, who have arrived at the planet Nascosto.

However, all Shad can see is a massive storm system covering the planet. Nell explains the civilization is underground due to the weather. Shad finds a place to land and goes searching for a way in.

I think Nell’s data on this planet is a but outdated. However, while Shad is playing with the outdated computers…

Fortunately, whoever it is is a lousy shot. We’ll just say they’re trying to get his attention. Shad quickly explains that he’s looking for mercenaries.

The man (Gelt, played by Robert Vaughn (who played one of The Magnificent Seven)) explains that a coalition of neighboring systems wiped out the rest of the mercenaries, so now there’s just him.

After debating the morals of being a mercenary, Shad makes his offer. Gelt explains he’s very wealthy from his exploits, but he’s made so many enemies he can’t show his face to spend any of it.

With that, Gelt agrees to "a meal and a place to hide", bringing the total to four (I guess we’re calling all of Nestor’s bodies as one mercenary)

As Shad and Nell leave Nascoso, they encounter…

The ship opens fire, but is ineffective. The ship hails Nell.

Exmin wants to join up, but Shad is too annoyed to accept (what’s that saying about beggars and choosers?) I have a feeling this won’t be the last we see of her.

Having ditched Exmin, Shad contacts Cowboy to let him know that the others are coming in. I guess if you count Shad and Nanelia that’s six. Where’s the seventh?

After introductions are made…

I knew Exmin wouldn’t give up so easily.

(much to Shad’s chagrin)

Now we have our seven! On to Akir!

WILL this band of seven defeat Sador?

CAN they save Akir?

DOES Cowboy have a copy of The Magnificent Seven?

These questions and more will be answered in the exciting conclusion!

[ulkaralakbarova]

Battle Beyond the Stars

A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Shad: Richard Thomas Gelt: Robert Vaughn Sador: John Saxon Cowboy: George Peppard Nanelia: Darlanne Fluegel St. Exmin: Sybil Danning Dr. Hephaestus: Sam Jaffe Zed: Jeff Corey Cayman: Morgan Woodward Lux: Marta Kristen Mol: Julia Duffy Nestor 1: Earl…

[glintea]

Well I decided to try my hand at slightly more realistic drawings... Yeah it didn't work. Anyways. We have Nanelia, my MU from FE Fates in her summer clothes. And Zeyla in an updated outfit.

[dapperalbinobudgie]

YOU ARE A RAY OF SUNSHINE🌞 SEND THIS TO 8 PEOPLE WHO DESERVE THIS AND TRY NOT TO BREAK THE CHAIN💛

i love youuuuu

[magichats-fr]

30 Day dragon share challenge

Day 5: Favorite Plague Dragons

I do not have that many noteworthy plague dragons. Or at least noteworthy dragons who are dressed up that I feel like sharing on this post. After the last couple of posts I really want to cut down on how many dragons I’m doing for each day since i’ve got many applicable dragons.

Clyde’s definitely a coli dragon in training who has a nice outfit to match. It’s very much a work in progress but sometimes you just get a dragon and can tell it’d make a nice coli brawler

Ludmila really needs no introduction, since she’s a stellar looking lady. Absolutely also a cutthroat woman about gaining power in any way while also looking as stunning as she does. Beautiful to look at and fun character traits (vain and ambitious) to toy with. For a dragon purchased only for a breeding project she is great.

Nanelia’s a dragon who’s a holdover from one of my old nuzlocke threads. Not much to her lore beyond a couple of points. Like, she got some plague strain and it caused her to be disabled (it really messed up her wings) and the clan, fearing that it was contagious, just kicked her out. This was naturally met with some resistance, but as a character she’s just trying to live each day to her fullest beyond having to rough it with her very few companions.

Mara’s here because she’s just a neat naomi descendant (a plague primal). I really should find an alternative for the helmet to show that she’s a primal, but other than that she’s just a spooky primal naomi (one of three that I have). 

[pescelegacysims3]

GET TO KNOW MY PLAYSTYLE

tagged by @opsims 💕❤💗💖

We’ve seen the Get to Know Me post going around and it’s really cute so here’s one for us Simmer’s that’s more our style.

Family Size at the Start: Usually one or two sims. The Pesce legacy was unusual for me because it started with Patty, her husband Moe, and Patty’s younger sister Serena. I actually picked Patty because she had a sister. I wanted my sims to have cousins and blood relatives right away, rather than having to wait for generation 3 for that.

The lifespan of my Sims: Super long as far as “days lived,” (1,496 days) but there are 28 days in a year. So really they only live for 53 game-years.

Favorite Family, I have Played: The Pesces! I’ve played them for the last 4 straight years for a reason 😜

Am I a Malevolent or Benevolent God: Usually benevolent until I get a craving for drama...sorry Mimi 😉

What I like best about the current version of Sims I play: The multitude of amazing CC i can download 💕

What am I most anticipating for the current version of Sims:

The current version of sims as in sims 4? Nothing, I have no idea what it has and what it’s missing. Whatever gets released I hope it makes my sims 4 friends happy!

I tag @simnights @nanelia @ifcasims @narukiisims @morganaplays @ayliea

[boossimsblog]

Greyson just being cute lol.

@nanelia

[rocksolidbeauty]

I just added this listing on Poshmark: Lucky Brand Nanelia Flats 8 1/2.

[jadedragons]

We have some lore kids for sale! This nest was hatched on the first day of RoR. 

They are the children of Krashos, Verel, and Skadi, a Knight, the messenger,  and the Spymaster of Clan Viska, who you can read more about here, here, and here. They’ll be for sale by CR or Hatchery for three days before I put them on the Plague AH for seven. After that, they’ll go on the AH site wide.

These two are now on the Plague AH.

Nanelia - 35kT or 42G | Misa - 35kT or 42G | Llyr - 35kT or 42G

[fancoloredglasses]

Battle Beyond the Stars (Space samurai), conclusion

(Thanks to Roger Corman [Official YouTube Page])

PREVIOUSLY ON...

The peaceful planet Akir is being threatened by a warlord known as Sador, who demands unconditional surrender when he returns in one week or he'll raze the planet and kill its population. He leaves behind a single fighter to prevent escape. (the pilots of said fighter prove to be lazy, as they let Our Hero leave the planet, but also pervy as they kidnapped a woman from the planet to have fun with)

One lone youth embarks on a quest to recruit mercenaries (with zero budget to hire them)

Shad (played by Richard Thomas, who is best known for playing John-Boy Walton) In his journey with his ship manned by an AI named Nell (I've been calling the ship Nell as well, since she technically is the ship), he has recruited six others

android technician (and potential Love Interest) named Nanelia

An arms dealer known only as Space Cowboy (played by George Peppard, best known for playing Col. John "Hannibal" Smith), who donated his arms shipment after Sador killed his customer along with their planet, Umateal (since the weapons were paid for already) and for some reason offered to help set up the ground defense.

A scavenger known as Cayman, who has a vendetta against Sador and drags his crew with him.

Five beings (or "facets") that are part of a hive mind known as Nestor. Nestor volunteered the facets because it was bored and wanted the experience.

A mercenary known as Gelt (played by Robert Vaughn, who was part of the cast of the Western version of this story (The Magnificent Seven)), who asked for payment in the form of "a meal and a place to hide" (as there was no civilized world he could show his face and not have it shot off)

And finally, St. Exmin, an initiate of a warrior race known as the Valkiri. She is on a pilgrimage to prove her worth in battle so she can return to her people. (Shad wasn't too happy about accepting her help, but beggars can't be choosers.

That catches us up. Now, on to the exciting conclusion. If you would like to watch the film, it's available on Amazon.

Now we have our seven! On to Akir!

Speaking of Akir, let’s check out those lazy pervy pilots that were supposed to be watching the planet.

NOW they pay attention to their duty!

…so now we can add “cowardly” to their description. The woman they kidnap takes that moment to rush the control room and try to seize control. This is enough of a distraction for Gelt to destroy them. Thank you, nameless woman. Your sacrifice will…to be honest, no one even knew she was on board so it will go unnoticed.

With the token guard defeated, the team land on Akir. The Akira are hidden when they arrive (no doubt due in part to the lazy pervy cowards) but when they emerge, they give the warriors a warm reception.

The warriors convene for a strategy session.

(That’s the beam that disintegrated Umateal)

Nanelia explains that when the Stellar Converter is deployed, Sador’s ship will be vulnerable. Normally his fighters would wipe out any resistance first, so they’ll need to destroy the fighters first (gee, I wonder why no one else had thought of that!)

On the ground, Cowboy directs the Akira to build defenses against the inevitable ground assault (after all, why destroy Akir if Sador’s forces can wipe out their people instead?)

Meanwhile, Sador is making his return to claim his prize (think he’ll be upset about his lost pilots?)

Nice to know he thinks so highly of his men.

Back on Akir, the warriors enjoy a bit of calm before all hell breaks loose.

Well, let’s fade away from that bit of awkward flirting between Shad and Nanelia and see how the others are doing.

(Thanks to Kahm)

Wow, standards have fallen over the centuries! We barely acknowledge hot dogs as “food” these days, let alone “meat”!

All too soon, Sador returns. Let’s hope the Akira and their warriors are ready! Cowboy says his goodbyes (remember, he was just there to prep the ground defense, not actually fight. Though I’m pretty sure he’ll be back.) However…

Looks like Cowboy is in this fight whether he wants to be or not!

Exmin is the first to engage Sador (go figure: her ship is the fastest and she’s just itching for a good fight!) She leads the drones away…right into the others, who start to make short work of them.

Sador then decides to get more involved in the battle by launching nukes. One locks onto Nell, and the explosion would likely take her out if they shot it down!

Shad manages to pilot Nell toward Sador’s engines, veering off suddenly so the missile hits Sador’s ship. Not bad, kid!

Unfortunately, Sador’s guns manage to hit Gelt’s ship!

Gelt’s ship crashes onto Akir, taking him out of the fight (I’m going to assume he died in the crash, but it’s not specified)

Elsewhere on the surface, the ground assault has begun. Fortunately, Cowboy was forced to stay on Akir so now he’s coordinating the defense.

With his leadership, this planet of pacifists who’ve never fired a weapon before somehow manage to hold off a platoon of well-trained soldiers. Maybe they can force Sador’s forces to leave the planet and never return!

(Thanks to somecallmetank)

Yeah, that’s what I expected.

The sonic tank sends high frequency, high decibel waves toward the defenders, forcing them to fall back (didn’t Cowboy bring noise-cancelling headphones?)

Two of Cayman’s crew volunteer to deal with the tank.

Hey, it’s better than nothing.

The Kelvins’ psychic abilities disable the tank and take out its escort troops. I doubt that trick will work twice, but at least it bought the defenders some time to regroup.

…or just charge right back in.

Out in space, Nell receives word that Zed (remember him? Has fallen in battle. This sobers Shad up and he returns to the surface to help with the wounded.

Later, Exmin returns to brag about her exploits.

(not sure why the director decided to shoot Exmin’s butt for this scene, but it sure was a choice)

Shad tells Exmin in no uncertain terms that he could care less about “glory in battle”. He just wants his people to be safe.

He then continues tending to the wounded and finds…

Well, at least now we know Gelt survived the crash, but not for much longer. When he dies, Shad demands a full meal be buried with Gelt, to honor their agreement: a meal and a place to hide (you can't get more hidden than six feet under)

Meanwhile, Nestor has a plan.

Since they are all Nestor, that facet would essentially be a spy. Not a bad plan, since the facets are more or less disposable. Let’s check in with that facet…

(Thanks to Lost Gems & Stinkers)

(I don’t know about that. You gave Sador a new nickname: Lefty)

Shad loses hope, but Exmin and Nestor refuse to give up. As he prepares to take Nell up for Round Two (what has Sador been doing while everyone has been cooling their heels on the surface? You’d think he’d just pull out his Stellar Converter and vaporize Akir)…

Awwwww…they get to die together!

And up in space…

Lefty Sador finally gets off his keister and gets serious. Unfortunately, his fighters aren’t any more effective than they were earlier.

However, even incompetents get lucky every now and then as Nestor’s ship takes a hit and is destroyed. Ah well, at least the hive mind will have a hell of a memory?

Finally, Sador has had enough and prepares to fire the Stellar Converter.

Exmin sees her opening and swoops in for the kill!

…well, into the Stellar Converter, anyway. That’s three warriors down.

With the Stellar Converter taken out, Sador sounds the retreat.

Meanwhile, Cowboy has decided to join the fight (Why? Sador’s limping away) and Cayman engages Sador, determined to destroy him.

Then Cowboy engages, but Sador can’t be bothered with him and just launches nukes at him.

The explosion knocks Cowboy’s ship out of control and he crashes back into Akir. Now what was the point of that? That’s four down.

And what of Cayman?

…make that five down, with just Shad and Nanelia remaining (together in one target. Convenient!) Fortunately, Sador decides to withdraw since his Stellar Converter is gone.

Shad isn’t wrong, so he sets Nell on an intercept course. Unfortunately, Sador launches nukes that damage Nell enough that her memory fails.

As Sador brings Nell aboard, he and his men take the time to celebrate their victory. However...

(Thanks to Bloopotronica)

And with that sentiment, the credits roll. We don’t even get a celebration on Akir. They just…roll credits.

[allybethany]

I just added this listing on Poshmark: Lucky Brand Black Leather Nanelia Lace Up Flat 8.

[grumpygayming]

Too Cute For A Gender Identity

This is me //bending// the concept of the “Gender Bend Challenge” simply because I’m not 100% comfortable with the whole thing. So instead of a masc to femme or vice versa version of one of my sims we’ve got my favorite non-binary babe on the block, Xander. (He/Him & They/Them pronouns are both a-okay for my baby)  

I wanna thank @mentalsims for tagging me! & I wanna tag anyone who feels like doing this along with @boossimsblog , @nanelia , & last but not least @simmingbeauty . No pressure though!

[susanruby]

PREMIUM NANELIA PANTS KODE 9913 black army navy smokegray Rp100,000 Panjang 94cm Lingkar Paha 70cm Lingkar Pinggang 60-112cm Lingkar Pinggul 108cm Material : SPANDEX IMPORT Berat 0.35Kg

[pescelegacysims3]

Get To Know Me Tag

I was tagged by @simnights!!! Sorry for being MIA so much :(

Rules: Tag 20 followers you’d like to know better

Nickname: Doodles, and Guppy in sims community

Gender: Female

Astrological sign: Aries!

Height: 5′4

Sexuality: Bi!

Hogwarts House: I have no clue because I’m not a nerd who’s still obsessed with an old children’s book.

Favorite Animal: Dogs by far.

Number of blankets: A lot. 1 white one that I ball up under my head (I call it my head blanket), 1 king size blue one thats very soft and cozy, one smaller blue one that i put between my legs (i hate for my knees to touch each other), and one purple polka dotted purple weighted blanket that helps me to fall asleep without having an anxiety attack. So, 4.

Where I’m From: Illinois, USA. North of Chicago.

Dream Trip: Somewhere near the ocean.

When I created this account: I don’t remember. It’s been a few years. This is only a sideblog.

Why I created this account: I wanted a place to store my sims pictures so that if my laptop died I would still be able to access them.

Tagging @nanelia @eenhoornsims @slythersim @chazybazzy @gruesim @mimisapje @opsims @narukiisims

[glintea]

which oc is fake gamer girl tik tok thot who doesn't know to turn on the damn controller before singing about already being tracer?

None of them, really.

ACTUALLY NO, NANELIA. PRIM AND PROPER PRINCESS USED TO GETTING PRAISED.

(Fire Emblem CorrinSona)

[boossimsblog]

Greyson got a different skin also he is gonna be 8 months on the 14th!

@nanelia