Koshka Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Has anything been published on what the Sirians (the aliens behind the "Martian" invasion in 1938) looked like? I'll be starting a Golden Age CU game soon, and the players voted to start with the Martian attack because it's an easy way to get them assembled into a team (which is also why I suggested it ). I have a copy of Gold Rush Games War of the Worlds sourcebook, and was thinking of using the original H.G. Wells aliens -- but is that going to stomp on continuity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaphysician Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Re: Sirians? If there is any info on what they look like, I haven't seen it. That said, figuring the Sirians are like their inspiration wouldn't be a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Re: Sirians? If there is any info on what they look like, I haven't seen it. That said, figuring the Sirians are like their inspiration wouldn't be a bad idea. The description of the Sirians' invasion in Champions Universe makes them sound very much like the invaders described in War of the Worlds: using "gigantic tripods armed with heat-rays and poisonous gas." (CU p. 131) On that basis, I'd say that the WotW writeups by the redoubtable Michael "Susano" Surbrook would be a good place to start: Martians Martian Fighting-Machine Martian Handling-Machine EDIT: While these character sheets do indeed appear on "Surbrook's Stuff" website, the writeups are actually credited to Roland Volz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Re: Sirians? The description of the Sirians' invasion in Champions Universe makes them sound very much like the invaders described in War of the Worlds: using "gigantic tripods armed with heat-rays and poisonous gas." (CU p. 131) On that basis, I'd say that the WotW writeups by the redoubtable Michael "Susano" Surbrook would be a good place to start: Martians Martian Fighting-Machine Martian Handling-Machine EDIT: While these character sheets do indeed appear on "Surbrook's Stuff" website, the writeups are actually credited to Roland Volz. I can't find any images online, but when I get to a scanner next, I'll get some images of the Martians from the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic. They were rockingly cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaphysician Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Re: Sirians? Oh, and enjoy them while they last. After the second invasion of Earth, the Sirians engage in racial suicide ( they try and steal better technology to conquer Earth. . . from Malva ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Re: Sirians? Whatever the case, it's clear that they should be a Sirius threat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaphysician Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Re: Sirians? Just checked. In the official timeline, the Sirians decided to try invading Malva and stealing their tech in 1976. Suffice to say, afterwards, they are a threat to nobody. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshka Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Re: Sirians? Whatever the case' date=' it's clear that they should be a Sirius threat.... [/quote'] Boo! Hiss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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