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[river-sam2]

Christmas of Aquanauts.

-Marineville, mid-December.

Troy Tempest the Captain of Stingray, ex-Captain Bradley Holden and ex-WASP oceanographer Gordon Tracy were drank in the corner of the Pub.

“You should be very grateful to Phones.”

Brad, who was drunk and a bit preachy, turned his attention to Troy.

Troy shrugged and looked Gordon as he asked help him.

“Certainly, it's probably thanks to him that those lovely ladies didn’t get mad at you.”

Gordon smiled mischievously.

“Come on , you guys are sooo merciless for me.”

Troy gestured as he surrendered to them, and reached for the fried fish.

“Haha, I gonna get water.”

Gordon got off the chair.

“Hey, I still not drank so much.”

Brad laughed cheerfully.

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-Meanwhile in the control tower…

“achoo…hey, anybody taking about me?”

Phones sneezed, and Sub-Lieutenant Fisher who was playing chess by himself, jumped his shoulders in shock.

“Bless you.”

“Thanks.”

“I hope that person is not Titan.”

Fisher said, and he looked back to chess board.

“Yeah…I don‘t wanna see they found a rockabilly band and held the countdown concert in here.”

Phones sighed.

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“Christmas is almost here.”

Gordon smiled happily.

They got off the pub and walking to Residential area. As they approached there, Christmas lights were decorated everywhere.

“By the way, does Spectrum also celebrate Christmas?”

Nobody knows Brad joined Spectrum, except few people including Troy and Gordon.

“Nah…our boss is very strict man. I will work that day, and hope I could eat Christmas cake.”

-Actually, Colonel White got angry because of troublesome guys in his organization including Brad aka Captain grey. But this is another story-

“Gordon, will you spent Christmas holiday with your families?”

Troy asked.

“Yes, I‘m looking forward to our family get together.”

“That‘s good! I hope you will enjoy. ”

“Thank you.”

“I hope The Aquaphibians will enjoying Christmas under the sea and we will spent peacefully this holiday.”

When Troy said that, Brad and Gordon smiled, because they remembered Troy‘s episode about he and Barry Byrne.

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-Spectrum Control Center.

“Oh….I wish I could join them...”

ex-WASP Seymour Griffiths as Lieutenant Green sighed in front of the computer.

“Anything fun?”

Captain Magenta came into the room just a little faster, it looks like he is an impatient man.

“Hi! Captain grey went our old workplace and he drank with friends after his job.”

“That��s too bad. However, I will in trouble if both of you get out of here, because you guys are relatively sane in this organization…”

The impatient Irishman scanned his ID, logged into the control room computer, and set up various apps 1.5 times faster than he could speak.

“You forgot Captain Ochre.”

“WHAT?”

Magenta opened his eyes and shook his head, as if to tell Green not to say that stupid thing.

“What's so sane about the craziest Guy in this organization? and I should educate him with Captain Scarlet‘s Opening Sequence.”

“What are you talking about?”

“No, forget it.”

Magenta looks cursing about Ochre, but Green smiled and took over the business because in fact, he understood Magenta trusts him and Ochre.

“You are going to off-duty aren‘t you.”

“Yes.”

“So you should go to the dining hall and you will found something you like.”

Magenta grinned.

“Ohhh, I wonder what's there…Bye, Captain.”

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Later…

[scotianostra]

April 15th 1924 saw the birth of Rikki Fulton.

Robert Kerr “Rikki” Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre.In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra.

After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd inn pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the “Five Past Eight” summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym “Rabaith”, Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière’s, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o’ Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year’s Eve 1999 as part of the “Millennium” celebrations. Rikki’s early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire , Square Mile of Murder, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy, The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture, Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show “Last Call” where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of “The Fourways Café” also goes by the moniker “The Gallowgate Gourmet” and presents a cooking segment called “Dirty Dick’s Delicat'messen” where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton’s death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said “he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country.”

Fulton’s funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton’s widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper.

Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God’s Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton’s funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.

Fulton's funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium.

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Ghost of the Sea

-Part 11-

Ghost of the Sea is back with a new chapter. And its spoopy time! >:3

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Strange apparitions started to show up at night at Marineville. It began shortly after Stingray's rescue. First, its started off as nothing more than shadows in the dark corners. Then, gates began to open on their own, lights flickering in some places and strange sounds echoing in the hall ways.

Reports from WASP Sailors and Airmen alike began to piling up.

If that wasn't bad enough, the poor Commander had to deal with these ridiculous reports.

In this particular, dark and gloomy night, it was no exception.

"First the rumors of the Ghost Creature, now some drunkards decided to do ghosts pranks at Marineville!? Since when has the world gone mad!?" Shore cried in frustration as he threw his arms in the air.

"Gee... Reminds me of the 'Invisible Enemy Incident'..." Fisher mumbled to himself as he was working on the terminals of the Control Room.

"Lieutenant Fisher, that's like comparing cold to frost." Deadpanned the Commander.

"But... Are you sure these aren't, g-gosts?" asked the sub-lieutenant, as he was trying to control his trembling fingers from screwing up the switches.

After a long sigh of desperation, Commander Shore let out a groan, "For the 71th time: Ghosts. Don't. Exist!"

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Within Troy and Phones' quarters, things also weren't as peaceful as the rest of the WASP base.

The two Stingray aquanauts and the two women who were taking shelter at their home, Marina and Atlanta, got accustomed to the racket the strange phenomenon had provided within the last nights.

Well, aside from poor Phones, who jumps at every strange sound or suspicious movement.

He would look around at every corner where it was dimly lit, then at the clock to see if time was tempered, and then push his nose up into a book he was failing to focus in a feeble attempt to forget the mysterious 'visitors' in their home.

But his shiny face covered in sweat spoke otherwise.

"Phones, if the ghosts aren't hurting you, why are you so worried?" asked Atlanta, placing a tray of food and beverage on the table.

"G-Ghosts scare me..." was a small whimper.

Troy couldn't help but to shake his head with empathy, "I think you've read too many ghost stories..." He sighed before taking a sip of the freshly brewed coffee.

Marina approached the terrified Hydrophones operator and laid a gentle hand on his shoulder. She immediately recoiled. He was as cold as an iceberg from the Artic!

Phones gave her a sad smile, "O-Oh don't mind me. I'm just being a silly coward, that's all."

Troy and Atlanta made painful noises of pity.

Turning heel towards a sofa, the beautiful lady of the sea walked over it to grab a warm blanket. Then went over to him to place it over his shoulders.

"Gee, thanks," Phones mumbled softly.

Suddenly, the lights within the quarters flickered. Everyone froze at the sudden chill that ran down their spines, as their safe haven have been tampered before their eyes.

Then, the lights cut off, plunging the two pairs of men and women into the darkness of the night, with nothing but the eery dim lights from the light poles outside seeping through the curtains of the large windows.

Quickly, Troy snatched a big flashlight that he put down next to his chair, and the other three cradled next to him. All standing in the same spot- the middle of the lounge -with alert and awareness of stone fishes.

At first, the whole quarters stood still. Deathly silence was the only presence in the void of the twilight.

Pounding heartbeats from the terrified WASP aquanauts were the only sound that they could hear.

For a moment, the Stingray crew thought they felt familiar strong presence in the room. And the Captain was sure he saw a faint shadow in the light of his flashlight.

"Who's there?" demanded Troy in a slightly firm voice.

Nothing said a sound or a word... until a grim, and deep whisper broke the silence.

"... Nobody..."

Suddenly, the poor Stingray Captain found himself being squished tightly by his close partner and the two women, shaking with terror as their wide eyes stared into the dim darkness of their quarters.

"D-Did you guys h-hear that!?" Phones whimpered in panic.

Troy could only nod, feeling the shivers gradually crept all over his body.

He had never felt such fear in all of his life! And it was probably the second time he thought so since the 'Ghost Creature' incident.

His heart nearly jumped when he heard a noise coming from the front door!

"Girls, hide! Phones, take anything to smash some heads in! I'll take the chair!" commanded Troy as he picked up a chair.

As everyone took position, and Phones found an umbrella to use as a weapon, the two aquanauts waited at the door.

Then, it opened. And the two partners pounced!

Troy and Phones shouted as they lifted their makeshift weapons above their heads!

But suddenly:

"Good Heavens, Troy! You nearly gave this old seadog a heart attack!" yelled a well-known old man who had nearly fell off of his Hoverchair.

"Oh... Sorry, Commander," the Captain winced as he quickly put the chair down to its rightful place.

"W-We thought you were a g-ghost..." Phones jittered, slowly lowering the umbrella.

"Ghost!? For Pete's sake, man! What's wrong with you!? This ain't an ep of Goosebumps!" Commander Shore cried in dismay.

"But... We're sorta being attacked, sir!" Troy protested, just as the girls came out of hiding, visibly shaken but unharmed.

He quickly noticed his Commander resisting an eye-roll at ridiculousness of the situation.

"By what? By some mild inconveniences?" The old seadog squinted his eyes at the lot.

The Captain turned to his friends, all of them sharing painful looks of embarrassment. More so with poor old Phones.

"Can you blame us, father?" Atlanta steps in, her voice slightly shaking, "We heard a voice out of nowhere!"

"A voice?" the commander raised a brow, "What voice? Did you just hear it or were you lot lacking some sleep, lately?"

"No! It answered Troy's question when he thought somebody was here! 'Nobody' it said," his daughter steadfastly explained.

"Hmm... 'Nobody' it said? Commander Shore echoed as he began scratching his chin.

Everyone nodded at him. Suddenly, the sense of suspicion became more visible in his dark-greyish blue eyes.

The crew looked at each other with tense worry. Until, their Commander suddenly uttered;

"This is getting... oddly familiar..."

Tbc...

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Mariana Trench

Fandom: Stingray

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Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3: The Abandoned City | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9

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It had been a few days since what the aquanauts of WASP would later dub ‘The Tragedy of Lemoy’. The second they’d gotten confirmation that Titan and his forces were no longer on the island, they’d searched the place from top to bottom. But there was no sign of any Aquaphibian influence. The place had been cleared out completely. Even the house where Phones had once been examined by a psychiatrist was void of any inhabitants, although Phones felt vindicated when he found a comms system hidden there. He knew he hadn’t been hallucinating that day. It must’ve been an agent of Titan messing with him.

The feeling didn’t last long. Troy was still missing, and it seemed like WASP’s only option was to lead an expedition down to Titanica. Marina had returned to duty by now, and despite her obvious want to join Phones down there, Commander Shore had expressly forbidden it. Phones couldn’t help but agree. He’d do anything to protect Marina from her former captor if need be. He wouldn’t fail her like he’d failed Troy.

Atlanta had been inconsolable when she’d learned what had happened to her boyfriend on Lemoy, and had been giving her father the cold shoulder ever since, angry that the Commander had agreed to the Treaty in the first place. As much as Phones agreed though, he couldn’t stay angry at Shore for long. In times like these, they should do their best to stick together, not be torn apart at the seams. That’s what Titan would want. Hopefully, Marina would be able to convince Atlanta to make amends with her family while Stingray was out.

Ordinarily, it was protocol for a WASP submarine to have at least a crew of two, a Captain to command and a Lieutenant to operate the hydrophones. But Stingray was different to the other WASP subs. You needed special training to operate it. There was no time to train another person, and the previous Captain of Stingray, Bradley Holden, was nowhere to be found. They knew he was serving elsewhere in a different organisation, but they had no clue exactly where. Likewise, Holden’s former crew were also scattered, and couldn’t be reached. So it had been decided that Phones would be in command, as the person with the most experience in Stingray. Lieutenant Fisher would operate the hydrophones.

Phones sat in his usual seat, waiting for the all clear to launch the submarine. Fisher was sat behind him in Marina’s seat. Phones’ gaze drifted sadly to the empty Captain’s seat, sending out a silent plea for Troy to be okay. 

Atlanta’s voice drifted through the tannoy as the alarms signalling Stingray’s launch sounded through Marineville. “Tower to Stingray. Immediate launch.”

Within seconds, Stingray was out of her pen and traversing the deep blue around Marineville. “Stingray to Tower. Seabourne.”

“Good luck, boys. Bring him home, if you can…” Shore said through the radio. 

Phones found himself nodding, even though he knew the Commander and Atlanta couldn’t see it. “PWOR.”

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“Why aren’t we being fired at?” Fisher asked, peering over the dashboard to stare incredulously at the city. “They would’ve noticed we’re coming by now, right?”

Phones frowned. “We are trying to get in undetected, but you’re right. Titan’s never hesitated to fire on us before…”

“Maybe…” Fisher hesitated before making a suggestion. “Maybe they’ve abandoned the city, so we can’t find Troy and bring him back home.”

Phones’ eyes widened. “I think you’re right. It’s the only thing that makes sense…” His heart screamed for his best friend’s safety once more. Who knew what Titan could be doing to him? “It makes me wonder though…”

“What exactly is Titan planning for him?”

A moment of silence passed between the two men before Phones said something. “Get to the aquasprite. Just because we’re sure the city is abandoned doesn’t mean it necessarily will be. We’ll approach with caution...”

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Shore nervously poked his head round his daughter’s door, grimacing when he saw Atlanta glaring daggers at him. Marina sat next to her on the bed, braiding the humans hair in an attempt to keep their minds off things. The merwoman was also staring at him, but the expression was a lot sadder. “Ummm… Honey?” The gaze somehow became much harder than before. Despite his anxiety, the father pressed on. “Can we talk?”

Atlanta stared at him for a few more seconds before huffing, giving in. “I guess.” She looked down, unable to meet her father’s eyes anymore, but the sound of his mechanical wheelchair seemed to echo through the room as he approached. Marina gently laid a hand on her shoulder, gesturing something. Atlanta’s eyes widened. “You… wanna leave us to talk in private?” Marina nodded, causing Atlanta to sigh. She could really use the calming presence of her friend right now, but Marina was right. This particular conversation between father and daughter was fairly personal.

“Thank you, Marina…” Shore said quietly as the mute woman left the room. “Feel free to barge in if you hear things getting messy, though.” Marina grinned, giving the pair a thumbs up as the door closed behind her. Shore turned back to his daughter. “Stupid question, but are you okay?”

Atlanta huffed. “What do you think?”

“I’ll take that as a no…”

“What were you thinking?” Atlanta would’ve snapped if she had just a bit more energy, but she just felt so drained. “You knew that the Treaty might’ve been a trap. Troy warned you. I warned you. Fisher warned you. The whole base warned you. You know what Marina went through as Titan’s prisoner. And yet, you went through with it anyway…” Shore didn’t even try to argue. He felt as though he deserved every ounce of hostility his base was throwing at him. He’d really messed this up. He’d let them all down, Troy and Atlanta especially. Shore just listened as his daughter continued to rant. “Titan has Troy. He has my boyfriend. Who knows what could be happening to him right now, all because you were too stubborn to listen to the warnings...” She reached slowly for the single photo frame that adorned her dresser.

Atlanta fell backwards on the bed, running a hand down her face as she looked at the photo. It had been taken only a week prior to the announcement of Titan’s supposed surrender. Her father had commissioned that photos be taken of the crews of every WASP vessel currently serving at Marineville. She’d been included in the Stingray photo, along with Fisher, as they’d often assist on missions from time to time, so she’d been given a copy. Atlanta sighed wistfully as the tips of her fingers gently brushed the image of her boyfriend’s face. She clutched the frame to her chest, fighting back tears, although a few managed to trickle down her cheek. Neptune, she missed him so much…

She looked up at her father when he laid a hand on hers. “No words…” He hesitated. “No words can ever convey just how sorry I am, Atlanta. I should’ve listened. To all of you. I was just afraid of what Titan would do if I refused…” Shore sighed. “You don’t have to forgive me. You can hate me for this all you want. But I just want you to know, that I will do everything in my power to help track them down, and make this right. I promise…”

“I could never hate you, no matter what mistakes you’ve made. You’re my dearest papa, and I couldn’t imagine life without you.” The man was blindsided when Atlanta wrapped him up in a tight hug. “Thank you, Father…”

“No. Thank you, honey…”

On the other side, Marina lifted her ear from the door, smiling. They’d be okay…

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Titanica was quiet. Too quiet. The lights were on, evidently to scare people into thinking it was inhabited, but there was no body home. Still, Phones and Fisher stuck to the shadows as best they could, just in case. It was only when they reached Titan’s throne room, throne devoid of it’s user, that they realised the place was abandoned for real.

Phones frowned. This was the only base of operations for Titan WASP knew the location of. If Troy wasn’t here, where was he? He turned round to Fisher. “Let’s split up and have a look around. We’ll cover more ground that way.” He glanced at his watch. They were expected back by sundown. “Meet back here at 1700 hours. If we run into any trouble, or find anything that could help us find Troy or know what Titan’s planning, get in contact and rendezvous sooner.”

Fisher nodded. “Got it. Good luck.” The aquanauts left the throne room, going their separate ways to explore the city.

Phones had some idea of where he was headed. Stingray and her crew had been on incursions to Titanica more times than he could count, or would’ve liked to, but having travelled through these halls was more than helpful when trying to navigate the city. Even so, this was enemy territory, and his knowledge had it’s limits. Maybe if Marina were here… 

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, he banished it. Marina would never come back to Titanica if he could help it, no matter how empty the place was. 

Phones wondered how Fisher was getting on?

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Well, that settled it, Fisher thought as he entered a hallway that looked exactly the same as the last twenty he’d gone down. He was lost. 

Groaning, he pulled out his watch, and immediately grimaced. He had no idea where he was, and the time he was supposed to meet back up with Phones was fast approaching. He’d have to start retracing his steps now and pray if he were to get back in time. 

He turned to head back the way he’d come, and froze when something caught his eye. Curiosity peaked, he faced it head on. There was an open door right in front of him, disguised as a regular part of the wall. If it weren’t open, Fisher would never have spotted it. Must be pretty important if it was supposed to be a secret door…

Cautiously, he opened the door further, frowning as it creaked in protest. Just how old was this room? He squinted against the blanket of darkness, stepping forward into the space and grabbing the torch he’d attached to his belt prior to leaving Stingray. Once the room was flooded with light, his eyes flung open. 

He fumbled for his communicator. “Phones…”

It took a few moments for the other aquanaut to pick up. Fisher waited anxiously for him to answer, breathing a sigh of relief when Phones did, voice so staticky he almost couldn’t hear him. “Fisher? What’s up? Have you found anything?”

“Yeah.” Fisher chuckled nervously. “You’re gonna wanna see this…”

“Okay. Where are you?” 

“I… I’m not sure…” Fisher admitted. “To the east of the throne room, for sure, but everything looks the same, and I-” He started rambling.

“Calm down.” Phones stated calmly, cutting off his downward spiral. “I’ll find you. Just make sure you stay in the hallway so I can spot you.”

Fisher took a deep, calming breath, silently thanking Phones. “PWOR. I’ll be waiting.”

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Phones’ breath hitched in his throat when he saw the room. It seemed to be Titan’s laboratory. If he was honest, he’d completely forgotten about the mad King’s scientific pursuits. Aged stone tablets lined the walls as displays, written in an undersea language. Phones didn’t recognise it. It certainly wasn’t the language used by the Titanicans. Marina might recognise it though, or maybe records existed in the Pacifican archives. His camera was out in a shot, taking photos of the tablets.

Fisher was on the other side of the room, investigating the stack of papers next to Titan’s chemistry set. These were far more recent, and unlike the tablets, were written using Titanican characters. Most WASP aquanauts knew how to translate at least a little of the language, and Fisher did his best, revealing to Phones just what they were. “They look like plans that Titan’s acted on in the past.” He held up one of the reports. “This one is about the time he kidnapped Duke Dexter.” He snorted. “Says here he viewed that one as a success…”

“Huh.” Phones mused. “I wonder why…” They worked in silence for a few more minutes before the older aquanaut said anything else. “Anything about current plans?”

Fisher frowned, shaking his head. “No. These are all past plans. Things WASP knows about.”

Phones ran a hand down his face. “That makes sense. Titan wouldn’t just leave information about current schemes lying around in an abandoned city for us to find. He knew we’d come here at some point.” The hydrophones operator sighed. “Guess we won’t find anything if he’s been this meticulous about a secret lab. I’m guessing he was expecting us to find it either way…”

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Destination Tokyo (1943)

Basic Story: Based on a story by submariner Steve Fisher, the USS Copperfin picks up a meteorologist in the Aleutian Islands then heads to Tokyo Bay to gather weather information to aid the Doolittle Raid.

Fan Thoughts: Destination Tokyo is based on an original story by submariner Steve Fisher, following the fictional top-secret mission of the USS Copperfin to Tokyo Bay prior to the Dolittle Raid.  The crew, led by Captain Cassidy (Cary Grant), departs on Christmas Eve from San Francisco to the Aleutian Islands to pick up meteorologist Lieutenant Raymond (John Ridgely).  During the pick-up, the surfaced submarine is attacked by two Japanese planes, both are shot down but one pilot bails out.  While attempting to pull him from the water, Mike Conners (Tom Tully) is stabbed by the pilot before Tommy Adams (Robert Hutton) can react.  The language used when talking about the Japanese Army is very much a reflection of the times and something that would not be (and is not) acceptable today; in fact there is an entire scene dedicated to talking about how Japanese children are given knives and trained to be warriors at five years old.  This is not entirely unexpected from a film made in 1943; heavily propagandized films about the war were just getting started during that time.  Indeed the entire plot of the film is more or less an impossible mission yet at no point was I worried that they wouldn’t succeed.  Leaving the Aleutian Islands behind, the USS Copperfin heads to Tokyo Bay to deploy a landing party to collect weather data to assist the Doolittle Raid.  They sneak into the Bay by following a Japanese ship, unfortunately the shots using a model to show this make it appear as though Tokyo Bay is only about 100 ft deep which only emphasizes that a model is being used.  This same issue reappears when they are under attack on their way home and dozens of depth charges are being dropped all around them.  While most likely intended to make the audience think the sub was in danger, the small amount of damage done to the ship and the length of the scene makes it more monotonous than anything else.  As a comparison, Das Boot (1981), uses fewer depth charges combined with a higher degree of damage and long stretches of silence to create real tension for the audience.  While the action sequences could be better, there is an amount of humor in this that was unexpected but appreciated.  Used as a way to get to know the crew, there’s a scene with a fake broadcast to prank Wolf (John Garfield), and another where ‘Cookie’ Wainwright (Alan Hale) is getting a haircut and keeps leaning away every time the barber goes to take a snip.  With some good and some bad points, the film evens out to a decent watch from an early period of World War II. 

Warnings: language regarding Japanese people

Available On: Amazon Prime, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube

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For just $3.99 Released on December 23, 1942: The story of the British Battleship HMS Torrin is told in flashback by the men that fought WWII with her. Genre: Drama Duration: 1h 55min Director: Noel Coward Actors: Noel Coward (Captain E.V. Kinross R.N.), Derek Elphinstone (Number 1), Michael Wilding (Flags), Robert Sansom (Guns), Philip Friend (Torps), Chimmo Branson (Midshipman), Ballard Berkeley (Engineer Commander), Hubert Gregg (Pilot), James Donald (Doc), Michael Whittaker (Sub), Kenneth Carten (Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.), John Varley (Secco), Bernard Miles (Chief Petty Officer Hardy), Caven Watson (Brodie), John Mills (Ordinary Seaman Blake), Geoffrey Hibbert (Joey Mackenridge), Frederick Piper (Edgecombe), Lionel Grose (Reynolds), Leslie Dwyer (Parkinson), Charles Russell (Fisher), John Singer (Moran), Robert Moreton (Coombe), , John Boxer (Hollett), Kenneth Evans (Posty), Johnnie Schofield (Coxswain), Franklyn Bennett (Commander Spencer), Charles Compton (Number 1, Tremoyne), Walter Fitzgerald (Colonel Lumsden), Gerald Case (Jasper), Celia Johnson (Mrs. Kinross / Alix), Daniel Massey (Bobby), Ann Stephens (Lavinia), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Hardy / Kath), Kay Walsh (Freda Lewis), Kathleen Harrison (Mrs. Blake), Dora Gregory (Mrs. Lemmon), Penelope Dudley-Ward (Maureen), Barbara Waring (Mrs. Macadoo), Eileen Peel (Mrs. Farrell), Lesley Osmond (Nell Fosdick), Josie Welford (Emily), Kay Young (barmaid), Trixy Scales (Mona Duke), George Carney (Mr. Blake), Wally Patch (Uncle Fred), Michael Anderson (Albert Fosdick), Jill Stephens (May Blake), Everley Gregg (nurse), Roddy Hughes (photographer), Norman Pierce (Mr. Satterthwaite), Juliet Mills (Freda's baby), Richard Attenborough (the young powder handler), John Brabourne (the soldier in the Dunkirk scene), Leslie Howard (narrator voice). *** This item will be supplied on a quality disc and will be sent in a sleeve that is designed for posting CD's DVDs *** This item will be sent by 1st class post for qui...

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American Rescuer Who Saved Four Recognized With IMO Bravery Accolade

Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, received the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during this year’s IMO Awards ceremony (25 November)

Petty Officer Kelly was recognized for his courage, perseverance and skill in rescuing four survivors from a life raft from a sinking fishing vessel, in extremely high winds, battling huge waves to swim to rescue each survivor and get them winched to safety.

Petty Officer Kelly, Aviation Survival Technician Second Class, Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, United States Coast Guard, was nominated by the United States of America for his part in the rescue operation in November 2018.

The International Maritime Organization’s 2019 Bravery Awards. IMO HQ, London, 25th November 2019 | Image Credits: imo.org  

Accepting the award, Petty Officer Kelly said it was an immeasurable honour and truly humbling to be recognised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global organization that sets the standards for maritime safety and security. He acknowledged the teamwork involved in the rescue.

“I would not be here if it was not for the amazing skills of my crew. Their precision and focus allowed me to act as a tiny cog in the large process of search and rescue, that we are all so passionate about and train for daily,” Mr. Kelly said. “There is nothing more precious than human life and we all strive to go home to the ones we love.”

Four rescued from fishing vessel

On 14 November 2018, during heavy storms, the crew of the rescue helicopter CG6032 was directed to provide assistance to the sinking fishing vessel Aaron and Melissa II. The vessel’s four crew members were abandoning ship in very severe weather conditions, 70 miles off the Coast of Maine, United States.

After taking off, the helicopter crew immediately encountered very strong turbulence and gusts up to 60 knots. Arriving on scene, the aircrew located a life raft, battered by raging seas.

AST2 Michael Kelly was immediately deployed into the cold water. Battling 20-foot waves and chasing the raft, which was constantly being blown away by 50-knot winds, he finally managed to reach the anchor line and pull himself to the life raft.

It was a critical situation, with all four survivors suffering from hypothermia. Two were unable to swim, while the flooded raft was in danger of capsizing. With great strength and stamina, AST2 Michael Kelly pulled each survivor from the raft, one by one, swimming strongly through the storm to keep them afloat. Each was lifted into the swaying rescue basket to be hoisted to safety.

After each rescue, AST2 Kelly was forced to regain lost ground, as the heavy winds continued to push the raft further away. He fought through extreme weather conditions, as well as physical and mental exhaustion, to save the lives of four seafarers in distress.

The IMO Council in July agreed with a panel of judges that AST2 Kelly demonstrated truly exceptional bravery and determination.

Certificates of Commendation

During the award ceremony, four certificates of commendation were also presented:

The members of the emergency rescue team of Guangzhou Salvage involved in the rescue operation of the dredger Rong Chang 8, nominated by China, The rescue team were involved in rescuing two people who had been trapped for 55 hours inside the capsized dredger Rong Chang 8, which was drifting bottom up in the water. They were nominated by China for their tireless efforts and courage in diving multiple times through debris for several hours, fighting strong ocean currents.

Mr. Wang Hongwei, Maritime Councillor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in London, received the certificate on their behalf.

Corvette Lieutenant of the Naval Infantry Juan Mateo Cabrera (posthumously). He was nominated by Mexico, for sacrificing his own life while helping other crew members to abandon their helicopter, which had crashed into the sea during routine maritime surveillance operations. The helicopter was sinking rapidly, but Lieutenant Cabrera managed to help three of his fellow crew members to escape to the surface. Sadly, he did not survive the ordeal and his body was recovered five days later.

Rear Admiral Leopoldo Jesús Díaz González Solórzano, Alternate Permanent Representative of Mexico to IMO, received the certificate on behalf of Lieutenant Juan Mateo Cabrera’s family.

Captain Mioc Zeljko and crew of the M/V APL Vancouver, nominated by Singapore, for the bravery, determination and professionalism displayed while fighting a fire that broke out in a cargo hold and had quickly spread to the containers on deck. Captain Mioc Zeljko and his crew tirelessly fought the fire for more than 36 hours, keeping it under control until the arrival of fire-fighting tugs and the Vietnamese Coast Guard. As a result of their courageous actions, 24 lives on board were saved, further damage to the ship was prevented and a serious marine pollution incident was averted.

Captain Mioc Zeljko was at the ceremony to receive the certificate

Captain William Boyce and crew of the car carrier Green Lake, nominated by the United States, for the exceptional seamanship, tenacity and leadership demonstrated in rescuing seafarers from the car carrier Sincerity Ace who had been forced to abandon ship due to a fire on board that had quickly got out of control. The Captain of the Green Lake skilfully manoeuvred his 633-foot long vessel safely alongside survivors in the water, in extreme weather conditions of 30 knot winds and 25 foot waves. Over 18 hours, seven crew members were rescued. At the same time, Captain Boyce coordinated rescue efforts conducted by three other vessels assisting in the operation, saving the lives of the other survivors.

Captain William Boyce was at the ceremony to receive the certificate.

Letters of Commendation

Letters of commendation have been sent to:

Captain Huang Zhibin, Commander of the rescue helicopter B-7310, Donghai Rescue Bureau, nominated by China, for the challenging rescue of all nine crew members of the stranded ship Linfune 16, in the midst of Super Typhoon Mangosteen.

Lieutenant Commander Julien Kervago, Sub-lieutenant Alexandre Guillet, Petty Officer Brice Jarreau and Petty Officer William Leprêtre, crew of the helicopter Panther, Flotilla 36F, French Navy, nominated by France, for the professionalism and expertise demonstrated in the rescue of six people, including a five year old child, from the sailing vessel Jab de Mer, in heavy seas.

Captain Manuel B. Balinquit, Master of the M/V Star Norita, nominated by the Philippines, for rescuing two fishers from a sinking vessel and staying at the scene until four more fishers were rescued by the MRCC Vladivostok rescue team.

Captain Heo Yeong-il, Master of the fishing vessel 2017 Manseok, nominated by the Republic of Korea, for rescuing 10 fishers from the flooding vessel 3088 Moon Chang, which had collided with another fishing boat. Captain Heo Yeong-il prevented the sinking of the vessel, thus avoiding serious damage to the marine environment.

The Captain and crew of the patrol vessel 3010, Gunsan Coast Guard Station, Republic of Korea Coast Guard, nominated by the Republic of Korea, for extinguishing a raging fire on board the fishing vessel Zhe Ling Yu 28925. The lives of all eight crew members were saved and a serious marine pollution incident was averted.

Captain Oleg Goncharov, Master of the floating plant/fish factory vessel Dalmos, nominated by the Russian Federation, for coordinating the rescue operation of 10 crew members found in a life raft, after their ship sank, in severe weather.

Mr. Mykhailo Myroniuk, Second Officer of the tanker Anuket Amber, nominated by Ukraine, for his leadership and great resolve after pirates took control of the ship and kidnapped the Master, Chief Officer and 10 other crew members. As the highest-ranking officer left on board, he took charge and navigated the vessel to safety.

The crews of the Motor Lifeboats MLB 47295 and MLB 47229, Station Umpqua River, United States Coast Guard, nominated by the United States, for their combined effort to rescue three survivors from their capsized recreational vessel, in very rough seas and dangerous waters. There was significant debris and the risk of grounding.

IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

This annual award was established by IMO to provide international recognition for those who, at the risk of losing their own life, perform acts of exceptional bravery in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment. Such acts of bravery may also involve extraordinary seamanship skills in very difficult conditions or any other display of outstanding courage.

Nominations are scrutinized by an assessment panel made up of members of non‑governmental organizations in consultative status with IMO, under the chair of the Secretary-General. Subsequently, a panel of judges (made up of the Chairs of several IMO bodies) considers the recommendations of the Assessment Panel and selects the recipient.

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Regimental Sergeant-Major Enjoys Rare Mother’s Day At ‘Home’ With 40,000 Strangers

By Sub-Lieutenant Andrew J. McLaughlin, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs

Hamilton, Ontario — Her steadfast commitment to the Army Reserve has often complicated traditional family events, and this is one of the first Mother’s Days that Chief Warrant Officer Tracy-Ann Fisher has been able to enjoy with her family.

“For the past few Mother’s Days, I’ve been away on exercises,” she lamented.

After a long line of appointments and promotions, she became one of the first female Regimental Sergeants Major in the Canadian Army, promoted to her current rank of Chief Warrant Officer in 2016 and taking over the position of Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of 31 Signal Regiment, which has two Squadrons; one in Hamilton and one in London.

This year, however, CWO Fisher enjoyed a rare opportunity to spend Mother’s Day with her family – and over 40,000 Blue Jays fans. This holiday was clearly a little different than past ones spent in the field with her other family – those young Army Reserve soldiers. This time, the trailblazing RSM was able to savour the moment, although on a very different kind of field.

CWO Fisher’s husband is also a military spouse and parent. Warrant Officer Graeme Fisher of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s), helps raise their two children while maintaining military and civilian careers as well. Their daughter Heather is 14 years old and her son Sean is 11. They live in Caledonia, Ontario, and frequent local sports arenas.

On Mother’s Day 2018, they were all together, as CWO Fisher was honoured by the Toronto Blue Jays’ Sunday Salute. Her family was excited for the opportunity to show their mother’s dedication. After all, they have learned from their parents’ commitment.

“My children are very independent and very capable,” she explained. “They have seen leadership and independence from both of their parental roles. Our children see our dedication and commitment; and understand the importance of teamwork and what it means to make such commitments.”

CWO Fisher joined the Army Reserve in Toronto as a Communicator in 1991, while most of the soldiers she leads were not even born yet, and thoughts of motherhood were fleeting.

“I joined the Army Reserve at seventeen as a summer job. I thought it would be exciting. I had no prior experience but my Grandfather was a Dispatch Rider overseas in the Second World War, and many other relatives fought there as well.”

Even she couldn’t have imagined the way things have turned out. She’s risen from the lowest Non-Commissioned rank of Private to one of the very highest, and during over a quarter-decade of service, she has earned a university education, become a mother, and served as an exceptional leader to countless young soldiers.

Even though CWO Fisher repeatedly broke barriers in her military career, she couldn’t have done it alone, she says. Being a mother and a military leader hasn’t always been easy. “I appreciate my children for their patience and understanding of the time I spend away from them. They understand my commitment and the love for the job that I do.”

She thinks this strong commitment has helped them, as well. “I believe my military experience has made them the kind, compassionate, resilient and understanding children that they are and I can only hope that they grow up to utilize those strengths for themselves.”

Strength clearly runs in the family. Fisher served in the Royal Canadian Artillery Corps, before returning to the Signals Regiment in Toronto, where her leadership qualities earned her a positions not held by many women in those days.

She served as Detachment Commander, Troop Sergeant, Troop Warrant Officer and eventually the Squadron Sergeant Major. She was deployed on Operation RECUPERATION after severe and historic ice storms gripped Eastern Ontario in 1998, served on Operation ABACUS in preparation for “Y2K,” and instructed young troops on a pioneering signals project at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE) in Kingston.

She has received many awards and commendations and served countless weekends and long stretches on exercises across Canada. For instance, she has travelled north on NOREX in the Arctic, and served on Operation LENTUS in May 2017 -- again supporting Canadians domestically, this time during flood relief efforts.

She earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, in addition to a Certificate of Adult Education from Mohawk College of Applied Arts in Hamilton. She works for the City of Hamilton as a Training and Development Coordinator for the Healthy and Safe Communities Department.

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January 27th 2004 saw Scotland lose one of our best loved stars in Rikki Fulton.

Robert Kerr "Rikki Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert Kerr Fulton was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre.

In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra.

After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd in

n pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the "Five Past Eight" summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym "Rabaith", Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière's, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o' Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year's Eve 1999 as part of the "Millennium" celebrations. Rikki's early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire , Square Mile of Murder, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy, The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture, Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show "Last Call" where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of "The Fourways Café" also goes by the moniker "The Gallowgate Gourmet" and presents a cooking segment called "Dirty Dick's Delicat'messen" where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton's death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said "he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country."

Fulton's funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton's widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper. Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God's Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton's funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.

[scotianostra]

April 15th 1924 saw the birth of Rikki Fulton in Glasgow.

Robert Kerr “Rikki” Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre.In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra.

After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd inn pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the “Five Past Eight” summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym “Rabaith”, Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière’s, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o’ Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year’s Eve 1999 as part of the “Millennium” celebrations. Rikki’s early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire , Square Mile of Murder, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy, The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture, Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show “Last Call” where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of “The Fourways Café” also goes by the moniker “The Gallowgate Gourmet” and presents a cooking segment called “Dirty Dick’s Delicat'messen” where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton’s death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said “he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country.”

Fulton’s funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton’s widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper.

Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God’s Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton’s funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.

Fulton's funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium.

[dragonoffantasyandreality]

Ghost of the Sea

-Part 1-

My first Stingray fic! This one has been swimming in my head for quite some time. And it was inspired by my travels on the coasts of Crimea back in March of 2021. So I am quite excited for this one! ☺️

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You can also find it on Ao3 here

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For the last few months, reports of late traveling ships having triangular holes in their undersides, battleships lost as the evacuated sailors told the tale about their ships getting hit by something powerful.

Some people reported of a blue glow in the water at night, seemingly stood still like a ghostly predator. Sailors whom their battleships had sunk reported they could make out a huge, long dark figure with bright blue lights within the waves. It was said it "stared" down at them, before charging at them with an incredible speed, destroying the hulk with its nose like a vengeful beast. And thus, then rumors of the "Ghost Creature of the Depths" was born.

"Just how many more times I am going to hear this stupid story of this giant piece of fish meat?" grumbled Commander Shore.

"Maybe those rumors will go away for sure. They are scaring me..." shivered the poor Sub-Lieutenant Fisher.

The Commander let out a long sigh, seeming trying his best not to let his body sag out of frustration, "I swear people these days are giving me a headache with these nonsense legends..."

Commander Samuel Shore never buys into some silly legends. He has seen this nonsense many times before and most of them were proven to be fake! They were some exceptions, however they remain top secret within the WASP.

But, everything has a reason. And legends must have an explanation to lift the lid of mystery off of them to reveal their true colors. Of course, not all rumors are solvable. And some of them remained a mystery to this very day.

This one's recent though. The Ghost Creature of the Depths. So its quite natural for Shore to grow suspicious of the thing. What if it were one of Titan's shady schemes. What if this "Creature" was another of his or one of his allies' inventions in attempt to destroy the commercial and military ships.

If that was the case, then there's no reason to stay and do nothing while lives are at stake. But first, it must be 100% sure it was the doing of Titan and his subordinates. If not, what was the purpose of this "Creature"? Who or what was behind it?

And there's no better team to uncover the mystery in the fleet other than Stingray! With a quick flick of the comms switch on the controls, Commander Shore called at the microphone, "Captain Troy Tempest and Lieutenant George "Phones" Lee Sheridan, at the Control Tower. Repeat, Captain Troy Tempest and Lieutenant George "Phones" Lee Sheridan, at the Control Tower, immediately!"

[scotianostra]

April 15th 1924 saw the birth of Rikki Fulton.

Robert Kerr “Rikki” Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre.In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra. After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd inn pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the “Five Past Eight” summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym “Rabaith”, Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière’s, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o’ Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year’s Eve 1999 as part of the “Millennium” celebrations. Rikki’s early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire , Square Mile of Murder, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy, The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture, Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show “Last Call” where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of “The Fourways Café” also goes by the moniker “The Gallowgate Gourmet” and presents a cooking segment called “Dirty Dick’s Delicat'messen” where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton’s death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said “he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country.”

Fulton’s funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton’s widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper.

Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God’s Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton’s funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.

Fulton's funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium

[dragonoffantasyandreality]

Ghost of the Sea

-Part 2-

I am happy that you guys liked my new series to far. Here we have another chapter! X3

Again, this story can here!

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The two aquanaut pilots of the legendary Stingray marched hastily down the hallway, feet stomped the floor in sinc. At the same time, Captain Troy Tempest and his partner Lieutenant George "Phones" Lee Sheridan fixed whatever imperfections on their attire that they had left in a hurry.

"Say Troy, what was this all about?" yawned Phones, still rubbing his eyes and trying his best to not walk sluggishly.

The Captain, who was wide awake and alert as usual, shrugged, "I don't know Phones. Guess this is something serious if Commander Shore called us at 4:25 o'clock in the morning..."

Troy then gently backhanded his partner's upper arm and as if on cue, Phones quickly shook off the sleep away and trotted along with his best friend to their destination. At the Control Tower, the duo arrived in the control room, Commander Shore waiting with his hand gripping tightly on the lever of his Hoverchair with impatiens.

"Good. You have arrived just in time," he said, navigating his chair towards the two.

"What's the deal this time, Commander?" asked Troy, he and his partner stood straight and their hats tucked under their armpits.

"Okay, now listen here. Are you aware of the rumors that's been going on recently?" asked the Commander Shore.

Both of the aquanaut pilots nodded immediately. Troy didn't believe in ghost stories, neither does Phones... Sort off. But, in the case of this recent rumor, none of them took the bait of fear. And like most of people with common sense and has experienced crazy stuff before in their carer, they naturally ignored this fuss. Until now of course.

Commander Shore along with Lieutenant Fisher relay the details, those that were already said, and those that were of most importance. And of the suspicion if the "Creature" was that of Titan's doing. And to the surprise of no one, everyone were on the same page. Though they were some questions.

"Are you sure it was Titan's or one of his allies' plans, sir?" asked Phones.

"Not exactly. I have a rather big hunch it was something else. Hence why you are here," replied Shore, "You mission here is to find that 'Ghost Creature' (Phones shivered at the word 'ghost') and investigate what it truly was. If it so happens to be one of our enemies' inventions, destroy it. If not... Well that we must find out..."

Both Stingray pilots put their caps on and stood readying for further orders, "So... Where should we find this fabled 'Ghost Creature of the Depths'?" asked Troy.

Sub-Lieutenant John Fisher pointed at a spot on the world map, "The Creature was last spotted near Auckland, New Zealand. The recent reports said that a glowing 'eye' is seen moving towards North East." reported Fisher.

"Alright gentlemen, you heard the deal," Shore said.

A few moments later, war drums thundered across Marineville. Letting everyone know the best of the fleet was about go on an important mission. If the "Creature" could hear drums from the other side of the ocean, it might know it was soon going to meet its greatest fear.

As the duo descended down to their legendary craft, they took a third special member of the crew with them: Marina. She was briefed on the way and soon they were racing down the ocean tunnel aboard Stingray.

The mighty strike submarine was now on the hunt for the formidable Ghost Creature! Till the ends of the Earth she finds it, she and the crew piloting her will stop at nothing to uncover the mystery. Nothing could go on this particular mission...

Right?

Tbc...

[scotianostra]

January 27th 2004 saw Scotland lose one of our best loved stars in Rikki Fulton.

Robert Kerr "Rikki" Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre.In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra. After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd inn pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the "Five Past Eight" summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym "Rabaith", Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière's, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o' Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year's Eve 1999 as part of the "Millennium" celebrations. Rikki's early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire , Square Mile of Murder, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy, The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture, Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show "Last Call" where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of "The Fourways Café" also goes by the moniker "The Gallowgate Gourmet" and presents a cooking segment called "Dirty Dick's Delicat'messen" where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton's death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said "he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country."

Fulton's funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton's widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper. 

Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God's Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton's funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.

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January 27th 2004 saw Scotland lose one of our best loved stars in Rikki Fulton.

Robert Kerr “Rikki Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.

The youngest of three brothers, Robert Kerr Fulton was born into a non-theatrical family at 46 Appin Road, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Fulton completed his education in 1939 and decided to enter the world of acting after a backstage visit at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre. In 1941, aged 17, Fulton joined the Royal Navy. The following year he was posted to HMS Ibis, but that November the ship was sunk in the Bay of Algiers. Fulton spent five hours in the water before being rescueHe later joined the Coastal Forces for D-Day, travelling back and forth between Gosport and Arromanches with vital supplies. In 1945, four years after signing up, Fulton was invalided out of the Navy due to blackout, leaving with the rank of sub-lieutenant

In the early 1950s, Fulton moved to London and became the compère of The Show Band Show, working alongside the likes of singer Frank Sinatra.

After a short period, Fulton returned to Scotland to perform for Howard & Wyndham Ltd in n pantomime from 1956 at the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow with Jimmy Logan and Kenneth McKellar followed by the "Five Past Eight” summer revues with Stanley Baxter and Fay Lenore. In 1985, under the pseudonym “Rabaith”, Fulton, along with Denise Coffey, adapted the French playwright Molière’s, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o’ Class.

Alongside his Scotch and Wry co-stars Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper, Fulton made two appearances in Rab C. Nesbitt; once in 1988 and 10 years later in 1998. Although he would reprise his famous Rev I.M Jolly character one last time for a short skit on New Year’s Eve 1999 as part of the “Millennium” celebrations. Rikki’s early shows include,The Rikki Fulton Show The Five past eight, The Adventures of Francie and Josie but he also acted in various shows like Charles Esquire,Square Mile of Murder, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Bergerac, Local Hero, Gorky Park, Comfort and Joy The Holy City, The Girl in the Picture,Supergran and the aforementioned Rab C. Nesbitt. Notable Characters Scotch and Wry Supercop a frequently dimwitted traffic cop who rides a motorbike, his trademark is how he removes his goggles (pings off and flies off camera), is often getting into more trouble than those he stops.

Rev. I.M Jolly a very downtrodden and pessimistic minister of the Church of Scotland, presents a fictional show “Last Call” where he has a heart to heart with the audience where he tells them what he has been up to that week. his tone is always low-key and down beat.

Dickie Dandruff owner of “The Fourways Café” also goes by the moniker “The Gallowgate Gourmet” and presents a cooking segment called “Dirty Dick’s Delicat'messen” where he prepares food in comedic style from his filthy café kitchen in the Gallowgate area of Glasgow.

Fulton’s death sparked numerous dedications in his memory. The then-BBC Scotland Controller, John McCormick, said “he [Fulton] was a legend for people across the whole country.”

Fulton’s funeral took place six days after his death. In tribute to his Scotch and Wry character Supercop (a police traffic officer), police motorcyclists escorted the funeral cortège as it made its way to Clydebank Crematorium. The Reverend Alastair Symington, who was a close friend of Fulton, led the service, which featured tributes from Fulton’s widow Kate Matheson and Tony Roper. Symington had previously collaborated with Fulton on the book, For God’s Sake, Ask!. Both Rikki and his Kate were strong supporters of the Scottish SPCA, which received a financial donation following Fulton’s funeral. A Scottish SPCA inspector represented the animal welfare organisation at the service.