Band3d

[Terrarist]

Band3d is a comic created between my brother (http://dantheartist.deviantart.com/) and I.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7324/img138or6.th.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img138or6.jpg)
The main characters from the left (Nicknames only):
- Clockstop
- 2 Tone
- K
- TEK
- G Fawkes
- Rage

There are more but they haven't been drawn yet. For the purposes of simplicity, I'll focus on the main characters. There are 3 model types I'll attempt to make of these characters (all the while keeping each character's uniqueness intact):
- Normal civilian
- School uniform
- B Soldier uniform

Once they're set, I'll use them for an online strip when my brother can't and animations (focus on the later though). /Introduction.

[Terrarist]

After a week of work I can finally show my first ever character. This is the B Soldier. It's actually a base model for my my brother's (http://dantheartist.deviantart.com/) artwork for the special forces soldier division. After rigging and skinning, I'll adjust the model for the characters K and Clockstop. I think I'll also use it as a base for some hunters in the upcoming Last Resort video.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3892/bsoldiervy2.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bsoldiervy2.jpg)

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Hey all, I'm back! I'm in a bit of a rush so this'll be quick. I'm still having trouble with the rigging of my figures to I moved on to weapons models for when that's done.

- First up is Clockstop's Sword: Timepiece
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This is Clockstop's sword the Timepiece. The reason the hilt is out on it's own is that the sword is usually stored in that manner. The blade is "released" by Clockstop's will and due to the fact that it's made of nanomachines it self cleans. If you can find it, the little symbol is Chinese and it means "Pointed blade". I'll save the rest for when the videos or story come out ;). For now take it as it is.

- Next we have K's N-Blades
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The N-Blades are K's weapon of choice. Twin nanomachine blades that can be called out at will only by K, and as an extra feature, they can be joined into a blade staff B) kekekekekeke! The Chinese symbol on the minimized form (which is used when the blade is stowed) means "Blade".

- Rage's Heckler and Koch - 512
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This rifle is Rage's main weapon. Single shot, and triple shot. With the Shrike modification it becomes a fully automatic machinegun. The weapon is specially set for Rage's nano implants, thus allowing him special abilities like extended sight when zooming and remote control among others. Mainly based on the HK 416. Only extra object is the Holographic Tactical sight. Fully working charging handle, firing pin and bullet ejection slide.

- Rage's Remington 870
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This shotgun is Rage's backup weapon. Holographic Tactical sight and Automatic shell downloader (for the download of shotgun shells from digital storage directly into the weapon) are the only extra devices on it. Fully working pump and shell ejection slide. The weapon is also set for Rage's nano implants not dissimilar to the HK-512.

- Rage's Walther APW (Advanced Personal Weapon)
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The Walther Advanced Personal Weapon is Rage's pistol of choice. It's actually a concept pistol designed to have only two sets of moving parts. The trigger and the firing pin. Everything else is controlled by touch. The touchpads were especially engineered not to accidentally pressed when the pistol was being held. Rage's nanomachines took it a step further and authorized movements when he will so.

I forget what sight type it uses, so when I remember and find it, i'll post.

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Well to celebrate my return, am gonna show you what I was up to while I was away.

Quick question 1st. Bump maps: dark means down, light means up right?

Back to updates. Everything is a wip:

Subject BII - 1
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Subject BII - 3 mk1
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Subject BII - 3 mk2
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Subject BIII - 1 mk1
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Subject BIII - 1 mk2
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Subject BIII - 3
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Finally, the special forces tab they'll all have. I initially wanted to use the American special forces tab but decided against it, since, the Band3d characters aren't part of the US military. So I created my own based on my countrys coat of arms:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7238/specialforcesqz0.th.png (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=specialforcesqz0.png)
Symbology
The Black Falcons - Swift, efficient, effective.
White Triangle - Triangle's technically the strongest geometric shape. White's to represent total superiority in air, land and sea. 3's a prime number, etc
Gold and Blue Banner - Gold for excellence, blue for peace.
Blue outline - Surrounded by peace.


As a bonus, to motivate me, my bro drew a portrait of Team 3. Enjoy it raw. From the left: G Fawkes, Clockstop and Two-Tone.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8471/teamiiija1.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=teamiiija1.jpg)

[JP Vieira]

Looking great

[Terrarist]

Glad u like it Viera.:D

Finally finished the M-256 Munitions System. This was a big headache from conception through to finishing. But, it's finished and I'm happy with it.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5791/m256munitionssystemnh8.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=m256munitionssystemnh8.jpg)

First conceived as a step forward for man-portable Light Anti Vehicle and Indirect fire weaponry, the M-256 was officially scrapped due to inability to contain the charged plasma shot into a cartridge and the inability to carry more than 1 shell for firing. The nano machines and they potential they contain allow G Fawkes to over come these problems and even project the M-256 to levels beyond it's design.

The handles are detachable. There's no sight since G Fawkes uses his nano machines to interface with the device.

Animation of it in action:
- M-256 Munitions System test (Youtube) 320x240 (http://www.youtube.com/v/LsiCJbEtNww)
- M-256 Munitions System test (Photobucket) 640x480 (http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l158/Terraris7/?action=view&current=Open.flv)

Tomorrow, I'll post the 6 main characters.

[Terrarist]

Without too much fanfare, the main Band3d characters.

Team 2
1. Killés Mason AKA "K"
- Leader of Team 2.
- Born 6th March
- Height: 6ft1
- Uses twin 45.5cm nano knives. The twin knives can also be joined to form a double headed blade staff. Pictured above.
- Uses super speed, but in short range bursts.
- Aside the knives he carries in his hands, he can summon blades without handles for throwing and in rare cases, climbing and descent along a line. This is due to the nano machines creating the blades and creating a link for the rope.
- He normally appears calm and in control but that denies the reality which comes out alot anyway (good place to look for this is when he meets his future girl).
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2. Terry Philip AKA T.E.K
- Technical expert for Team 2.
- Born 29th September
- Height 6ft
- Uses digital gloves work in conjunction with the nano machines to create portal gates wherever he chooses. This also allows him to digitally store what ever he wants and duplicate it at will, grants him instant fast access to information and grants fast movement of men and materials.
- By extension the portal ability grants him the ability to summon massive amounts of firepower usually reserved for armies.
- Hand to hand fighter using Jeet Kun Do and Tae Kwon Do, however, he also relies heavily on grapples and holds much like a wrestler.
- Like his gloves he never takes his glasses off (actually when the he's EXTREMELY pissed, the glasses go off, and he's deathly calm).
- Loves the ladies and is quite comfortable around them (not always the same for them though).
- "Nut job" of the group.
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3. Raymond Avon AKA Rage
- Regular weapons base for Team 2.
- Born
- Height 6ft4
- Proficient in most rifles, submachine guns and pistols, though he prefers the HK-512, Remington 870 and Walther APW.
- Only grenades he uses are for distractions and cover.
- Prone to fights, no, sorry BRAWLS.
- Rabid Manchester United Fan.
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Team 3
1. Carn Age AKA Clockstop
- Leader of Team 3
- Born
- Height 6ft2
- Uses a nano blade broadsword.
- Can summon blades in a manner similar to K and if necessary can detach his hilt and reattach it to another, or create another on the spot.
- No nonsense, straight forward.
- Combat thirsty; once he's provoked, he won't stop.
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2. Mike Uziel AKA 2 Tone
- Intelligence specialist for Team 3
- Born
- Height 6ft1
- Alongside standard nano implants given to all Band3d team members, 2 Tone has a black ring looping from behind one ear to the next. In combination with his eyes, this enables him to have a 360 degree view with zoom abilities to boot.
- Hand to hand combat specialist. Uses a combination of Jeet Kun Do and modified Jyuuken.
- Nano enhancements have given him incredible speed making him the fastest of all the Band3d members.
- Due to this speed, his attacks force multiply. He's also rumored to be able to stand/move on air as a result of this speed.
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3. Peter Capp AKA G Fawkes
- Demolitions expert for Team 3
- Born
- Height 6ft3
- Carries a capped tube that carries his stuff.
- The tube can be opened up to become the M-256 Munitions System.
- Chemistry and physics expert.
- Uses his nano machines to control and deploy his explosives in whatever manner he chooses. Thus for him the choice between lethal and non-lethal is made right up to the point of detonation.
- Rabid Liverpool fan.
- Moped user.
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