Martin Conners

by **Parker Gabriel** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 pm

Colonel, after reading what little I have of "A Spectrum Of Miracles," I make this pledge.

When next anyone reads any fan fiction about him, Martin Conners is a Mysteron.

Website · by **Sage** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:50 pm

You can't do that!

Sure he has his faults, but he is ultimatly human and that's part of the appeal. Mysteron agents do evil things for clear cut reasons. But the foibles and potential immorality of people in a more ambigeous and intriguing issue.

That and if you make him a mysteron he'll have to be killed off and then we can't play with him any more.

Seriously though I would consider it a very bad faux-pas to do something as drastic as mysteronising/killing off someone else's (in this case Chris Bishop's) original character. At least not without their express permission.

by **Marion** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:06 pm

Quite right, Sage. Playing fast and loose with any fanfic author's original characters is frowned upon. It is also good manners to ask if you may include them in a story before doing so, and acknowledge the original author as their 'inventor' in the author's notes and acknowledgements at the end of your story - as I know most people do anyway.
Killing off someone else's creation is definitely not allowed without their express permission.

Website · by **Sage** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:40 pm

Very true

I don't think there are many, if any, authours in the fandom who would object to sharing characters. As we share fanon between us. But obviously it's important to have good etiquette in place to keep things running smoothly.

I like the idea of using Conners in a story, and have mentioned him in an upcoming fic; even hinted of a Mrs Conners, surely anti-heros need love too. But I'm not sure I'd do him justice in a true staring role.

by **Parker Gabriel** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:43 pm

Point taken.

The pledge I made, seen from those perspectives, does not sound worth it.

by **Parker Gabriel** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:52 pm

In regard to the ill-advised pledge I had unwisely taken, this question has to be asked.

Is Martin Conners ALREADY in the hands of the Mysterons or somehow subject to their control in a way similar to how they already control Captain Black?

by **Skybase Girl** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:45 pm

well, maybe we need to wait for part 3?

Website · by **Sage** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:51 pm

Well you'll have to ask Colonel, he's her 'baby'.

My guess is no. He's just a regulation obsessive individual lacking in charm and diplomacy. I know plenty of people who are like that without alien intervention.
Now I think of it he kinda reminds me of Major Frank Burns from M*A*S*H.
Like I need another 'past life regression' plot bunny.

by **MMK** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:27 pm

Sage wrote:Now I think of it he kinda reminds me of Major Frank Burns from M*A*S*H.

Now you mention it, Sage, he does remind me of Major Frank Burns, too.

If anybody has wondered why they haven't heard from me (for a while), I've been in the realms of fan fiction :wink:

Website · by **Sage** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:41 pm

Good to know it's not just me.
Did wonder where you'd got to, but of course fanfic in any capacity is a worthy endeavour.

by **MMK** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:06 pm

Sage wrote:Did wonder where you'd got to, but of course fanfic in any capacity is a worthy endeavour.

Well, the most recent post around 50,000 words-ish :*/

but they're well worth reading :grin:

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Haven't got around to reading A Spectrum of Miracle part 3 yet... but thats the next story on my 'list'. Can't wait to read what Conners has been up to lately... :oops:

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Website · by **Sage** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:37 pm

LOL uh yeah. Glad you like them.

I read it yesterday, excellent stuff.

Conner's fate is well deserved.

by **MMK** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:35 pm

Sage wrote:Conner's fate is well deserved.

I've read it... a while ago now :oops:

I LOVE it

If anyone has wondered what I've been up to this time :oops:

I've been co-writing a fan fic :grin: