A Captain Scarlet (Original) Challenge.

by **VMR** » Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:05 am

Due to being beyond the black stump, out in the wilds, in the back of beyond or however you would like to call it. This set of questions is about a week late but better late than never. Answers for Set Sixteen will be posted on Wednesday, in keeping with how things have happen before.

Set Seventeen.

1: In what episode do we hear Harmony Angel speak for the first time in her aircraft?
.....The Mysterons.
.....White as snow.
.....Seek and Destroy.
.....Codename Europa.

2: The Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle can travel on water, true or false?

3: What is the name of the story in which Captain Scarlet is infected and almost killed by a fungus and who wrote it?

by **VMR** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:53 am

Answers for Set Sixteen.

1: In two episodes the same lodge and animal pelt are used. Which two are they?
.....Spectrum Strikes Back
.....Special Assignment

2: What is the main alloy used to construct Spectrum’s Hovercraft?
.....Fleetonium alloy

3: This story is set at the beginning of Spectrum, before the Martian mission. Three of the newly appointed captains have the job of keeping safe an ambassador’s daughter. As they do so, they end up being helped by a friendly spirit. Which sealed their fates. Which story is it and who wrote it?
.....The Future Unfolding. By Devon Ricks and Valuth.
An interesting take on the reason of why Captains Scarlet, Black and Brown ran foul of Mysterons later on.

Another four points for Lt Pine, two correct answers. Well done.

by **chrisbishop** » Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:54 am

For set seventeen I have two answers. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the first one!

Yes, it is true the SPV can travel on water. Surprising, isn't it? Just check the first ever Captain Scarlet comic strip, drawn by Ron Embleton if you don't believe it!

And...

The story for the third question is "Cordyceps", written by Marion Woods. It must be one of my favourite Halloween tales - truly creepy!

by **VMR** » Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:20 am

Oops Monday almost sneaked pass me but I’ve manage to remember in time. Sooo, here are the next lot of questions.
Set Eighteen.

1: In which episode does a model aircraft cause Spectrum trouble?
.....Flight 104
.....Point 783
.....Model Spy
.....Codename Europa

2: What is the image you see on underside of an Angel Interceptor?

The eve of hallos eve, so here are two Halloween story questions for you.

3A: Take one Melody Angel and a Captain Ochre add a hotel room in Las Vegas (after a night of drinking) and it could only add up to one word. Which is the name of the story I’m after.
So what is it and who wrote it?

3B: An ex-girlfriend weaves a tale of apple bobbing that ends up getting Captain Grey into hot water. What is the name of this funny tale and who is its author?

by **VMR** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:16 am

A day late I know but here’s Set Seventeen’s answers.

1: In what episode do we hear Harmony Angel speak for the first time in her aircraft?
......White as snow.
She does say S.I.G. in ‘The Mysterons’ but she is standing in the Amber Room when she says it. Her line ‘S.I.G, Symphony.’ in 'White as Snow' is the second time she speaks.

2: The Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle can travel on water, true or false?
.....True.
It’s a real pity that we don’t see that ability being used in any of the episodes.

3: What is the name of the story in which Captain Scarlet is infected and almost killed by a fungus and who wrote it?
.....Cordyceps. By Marion Woods.
I have to agree with Chris it is a really great and creepy Halloween Story. I love how she used an unexpected antagonist.

Thanks to Colonel Chris and Lt Pine for answering two questions each. Chris, you got question two right first, so you get two points for it and Lt Pine will get one. However you, Lt Pine, were the first to answer the first question, so you get two points for it. So each of you get three points each. I’ll put a points table up with the next set of questions. So that everyone can see where they are at.

by **Marion** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:41 am

And me? I sent you a PM...

by **VMR** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:08 am

Ahhh, so you did Marion and sorry Chris, but she did so before you. So that does change the points a bit. Marion (as you have seen) you didn't get question one but you did get two and three. (I would have been very surprised if you had miss question three). Thus the points change for set seventeen like this, Marion gets five (the first to give two correct answers), Lt Pine still get three (being the first and only one to get question one right) and Chris I'm afraid you only get two points. Sorry about the mix up folks, I hope I haven't upset too much anyone. And, as I said in my last post, I’ll put a points table up with the next set of questions. So that everyone can see where they are at.

by **Marion** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:47 am

Thanks VMR

I have sent a PM with this week's guesses...

by **VMR** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:32 am

Answers for Set Eighteen.

1: In which episode does a model aircraft cause Spectrum trouble?
.....Codename Europa

2: What is the image you see on underside of an Angel Interceptor?
......An A, to start out with but if you look carefully there two Spectrum ‘roundels’ that got added later on. (Where the cross bar of the A meet the two down stokes.)

3a: Take one Melody Angel and a Captain Ochre add a hotel room in Las Vegas (after a night of drinking) and it could only add up to one word. Which is the name of the story I’m after, so what is it and who wrote it?
......Nightmare. By Sage Harper
An interesting short story. It would be just like Ochre to pull that joke.

3b: An ex-girlfriend weaves a tale of apple bobbing that ends up getting Captain Grey into hot water. What is the name of this funny tale and who is its author?
.....She’ll be Apples. By Cwissy
Be aware of ex-girlfriends if that’s they can come with.

Both Marion and Lt Pine got questions one and two right, with Marion being the first. She also got one of the story questions right, so got point for that. Points for Set Eighteen: Marion, 6 and Lt Pine, 4.
Now here is the promise point table:
Lt Pine: 21.........Marion: 17
Chris: 14...........Carrie: 4
Elentari: 2

I’ve tried to be as correct as possible but things can be missed. If anyone thinks I have missed something, please let me know.

by **VMR** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:36 am

Oh dear,

I’ve gone and missed posting Set Nineteen this Monday pass. Oops. :oops:

I will post them come this Monday. Sorry for forgetting. :roll:

by **VMR** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:11 am

Here as promised, Set Nineteen’s questions.

1: ‘No. But one more question like that, Lieutenant, and you will be.’ is said by Colonel White in which episode?
.....Manhunt
.....Traitor
.....Renegade Rocket
.....Dangerous Rendezvous

2: How fast can a Maximum Security Vehicle go?

3: In which story does Colonel White stir up trouble for himself when he decides to hold a training / security exercise on July the 4th? And who is the author?

by **Marion** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:31 pm

Hi VMR - I have PM'd you some answers... Well, I hope they're the right answers, but you never can tell

by **VMR** » Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:30 pm

Yesterday got away on me however here is Set Twenty.

1: It is in this episode that we hear Captain Scarlet use Captain Blue’s real name for the first time while on duty. Which one is it?
.....Manhunt.
.....The Heart of New York
.....Treble Cross
.....Noose of Ice

2: How many wheels does a Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle have?

3: In this set of five stories: Scarlet gets suck up a tree, Blue almost drowns and Destiny launches a verbal attack at the planet of Mars. What is the title of the series and who wrote them?

Bonus Question:
There are two episodes where all five Angles are in the same room at the same time and it is not the Amber room. Which episodes are they?
.....The Mysterons
.....Big Ben Strikes Again.
.....Point 783
.....Inferno
.....Flight to the Atlantic

by **VMR** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:06 am

Here are Set Nineteen’s answers.

1: ‘No. But one more question like that, Lieutenant, and you will be.’ is said by Colonel White in which episode?
.....Renegade Rocket

2: How fast can a Maximum Security Vehicle go?
.....200 to 250 m.p.h.

3: In which story does Colonel White stir up trouble for himself when he decides to hold a training / security exercise on July the 4th? And who is the author?
......War of Nerve. By Mary J Ruby
It would be just like Captain Ochre to come up with such a devious scheme to express the annoyance felt because Colonel White’s orders. Mary did an awesome job writing this story. I just couldn’t stop when I read it, I had to see what was going to happen next. Thanks Mary for such a great story.

A well done to Marion, for getting all three questions right. Another six points for you. So far only she and Chris have managed to answer all the questions in one set. Good on you ladies, also a big thank you to the rest of you that have put forth answers to the questions.

by **chrisbishop** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:51 am

My answers to set 20:

1. Manhunt.
... And it did it again, a couple of times over. The colonel's ears were probably burning...

2. That is a tricky question! It actually has TWENTY wheels - as 10 sets of 2 wheels. However, it's said that the SPV is six-wheeled drive - perhaps they count the caperpillar set?

3. That's the "Sometimes..." series, written by Shades. Absolutely loved those short stories!

BONUS QUESTION:
I would have to say "The Mysterons" for the first one, without being entirely sure. But for the life of me, I can't remember which one is the second one. Certainly not "Flight to Atlantica", as Colonel White specifically said that Angel One is manned...