This was something Latus wrote when he posted the following story
to alt.fan.sailor-moon. The profiles might be worth reading.
HTG
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From: Mark Latus <Mark.Latus@MSVU.Ca>
Dark Kingdom Renegades/Bubblegum Crisis : Bad Moon Rising
By Mark Latus
Introduction
This story brings back the Dark Kingdom Renegades from my earlier
story "Refugees". To make a long story short four youma who weren't evil
got out of the Dark Kingdom just before the end and tried to vanish
unnoticed into Tokyo. An old enemy brought them to the attention of the
Sailor Senshi resulting in a few complications. At the end of which the
DKR went into hiding and Sailors decided to leave them alone as long as
they didn't cause trouble.
While the DKR are firmly rooted in the Sailor Moon universe (original
version) the Senshi only make cameo appearances in this story. I feel I
am justified in posting it to this group because of the characters ties to
Sailor Moon. Also the events of this story will tie into two forthcoming
Sailor Moon fanfictions. These being Andy Combs "Crystal Renegades" and
my own "Thy Kingdom Come" which will feature the second encounter of the
DKR and the Sailors. "Bad Moon Rising" will be sent to r.a.a.c. after the
current backlog has been cleared. I haven't decided if I'll post it to
alt.fan.bgcrisis
I would rate this story as PG-13. It takes place during the latter
half of Sailor Moon R and after Bubblegum Crisis 8 : Scoop Chase.
The main reason for this introduction is to explain briefly what
"Bubblegum Crisis" is all about. In the epilogue to "Refugees" I made the
mistake of assuming people would be familiar with the series. Some of the
comments I got made it clear this was an error. Hence this introduction
which gives a brief explanation of the DKR and Bubblegum Crisis.
Contents
1. Who are the DKR?
2. Why do those names look familiar?
3. What is Bubblegum Crisis?
4. Who are the Knight Sabers?
5. What connection is there to my other BGC fanfics?
6. How do you tell the difference between Whizzo Butter and a dead crab?
7. Short profiles of the DKR members
1. Who are the Dark Kingdom Renegades?
The DKR is composed of four members of a youma subspecies variously
known as Renegades, Heretics and several more obscene names. Lacking the
intrinsically destructive nature of normal youmas Renegades were killed on
discovery as genetic freaks. The only way for a Renegade to survive was
to learn to act like a normal youma. In addition to being Renegades this
foursome are humanics. With the exception of unusual hair and eye colors
they can pass for human. Like most youma they can cast a glamour spell to
make themselves appear completely human. The DKR consists of Calcite,
Titanite, Azurite and Pyrite.
2. Why do those names look familiar?
With a Sailor Moon story it's natural to go to the mineral kingdom
looking for youma character names. I think I was the first on this
newsgroup to use those particular names ("Refugees" was posted in
February) but I can hardly claim copyright on a mineral. I've seen recent
fanfics with a Calcite (a parody) and an Azurite but I can't remember the
titles right now. There's little chance of confusion as the other Azurite
is male and doesn't wear a leather sailor fuku. At least not in public.
3. What is Bubblegum Crisis?
Bubblegum Crisis (BGC) is an anime OAV series from 1987. It's an
excellent cyberpunk/superheroine series and here's a little background:
In 2025 AD the second Kanto Quake destroyed most of Tokyo. Hundreds
of thousands died and millions more were rendered homeless. The
multinational GENOM corporation, best known for their biomechanical
androids called Boomers stepped in to rebuild it. Now in 2033 the city
has been revitalized, rebuilt and renamed MegaTokyo. GENOM owns most of
the city and has made it their corporate headquarters. As Tokyo was
restored GENOM has risen to become the greatest commercial power of all
time. That is not enough. Behind their benevolent facade the corporation
works towards achieving global economic and political domination. A key
to this are their various illegal experiments which secretly use the
citizens of MegaTokyo as guinea pigs for GENOMs ends. The
AD(Advanced)Police, formed to combat high tech crime have become obsolete.
Morale is low and casualties high.
Enter the Knight Sabers. Apparently a mercenary group composed of
four women with the most advanced powered combat suits on the planet. The
truth is they are a force dedicated to keeping GENOM from its goals any
way they can. They are best known to the public for destroying rampaging
Boomers that the ADPolice can't touch. Sometimes these are genuine
berserkers, sometimes GENOM conducting firepower tests using live targets.
While the Sabers hate GENOM they cannot destroy it as that would
destabilize a world that is increasingly reliant on it. The best they can
do is maintain a balance.
4. Who are the Knight Sabers?
There are four members.
Sylia Stingray - The leader of the team and the inventor of the hard suits.
Her father, Dr. Katsuhito Stingray died shortly after
perfecting first generation Boomer technology. GENOM took
over his invention and used it for military applications
he had forbidden. Sylia seeks to avenge her father and
keep GENOM from profiting from his murder.
Sylia wears the white Knight Saber armour. She is cold,
hard and brilliant. Think Ami/Sailor Mercury with no sense
of humour. 23 at the time of this story. (ages from "BGC :
Grand Mal" by Adam Warren, Dark Horse Comics)
Priscilla Asagiri - A rebel with no shortage of causes Priss hates Boomers
"Priss" and GENOM intensely. Her hotheadedness makes her prone
to taking extreme chances during combat. Were it not
compensated for with excellent skill in using her
hardsuit she would have died months ago. Despite her
hatred of Boomers she became friends (and perhaps more)
with two sentient boomers who appeared to be human.
She is 20 years old, a singer, and would not take kindly
to comparisons with Rei/Sailor Mars. Wears the blue
armour
Linna Yamazaki - The most mercenary of the supposed mercenaries Linna still
never hesitates to help people without payment. An
excellent fighter, possibly better than Priss as she's not
as reckless. 21 years old and wears the green armour. As
she goes through a lot of boyfriends the best Senshi to
compare her to is Makoto/Sailor Jupiter.
Nene Romanova - By far the cutest member of the foursome Nene prefers data
gathering and system hacking to combat. Overly fond of
sweets which can be a problem when you have to slid into
almost skintight armour. While not a fighter by nature she
is still far from useless. Closest match to a Senshi -
who else but Sailor Moon. By the second series, "Bubblegum
Crash" she is still a ditz but has become a lethal fighter
making her closer to Minako/Sailor Venus. 19 years old, 22
in the ADP database she wears the Pink Knight Saber armour.
Mackie Stingray - Sylia's 16 year old younger brother. Not really a Knight
Saber though he does have a powered suit. Mainly helps
with maintenace and repair of the hardsuits along with
transporting the Sabers incognito on missions. It is his
goal in life to see the Knight Sabers in as many states of
undress as possible.
5. What connection is there to my other BGC fanfics?
None. Totally different universes. This story does not impact on
"Tokyo Babylon", "Knights' End" or "Hurricane Season" (forthcoming end of
June).
(Poster's Note: So he's a little behind schedule, give the guy a
break!)
6. How do you tell the difference between Whizzo Butter and a dead crab?
The butter is the one without the legs.
7. Short profiles of the Dark Kingdom Renegades
Name - Calcite
Sex - Male
Age - 23
Aliases - Calvin Hobbes, Gray (superhero), Lord Calcite (supervillain)
Hair - Light green
Eyes - Purple
Other distinguishing - Blue blood, green finger and toenails
features
Known powers - Superhuman strength, Force shield, Teleportation,
glamourcasting, shockwave bursts, psychoplasm generation and
shaping. Can transmit energy through his created weaponary.
Comment - The leader of the Renegades and the most powerful member. Normally
quick witted and decisive he has a blind spot when it comes to
women. Managed to overlook all the negative feature of his youma
lover Margrave (presumed dead) and is unaware of Azurite's desire
for him. An expert warrior adept in the use of his powers.
Name - Titanite
Sex - Female
Age - 15
Aliases - Titania Hobbes, Sailor Polaris
Hair - Light green
Eyes - Blue
Other distinguishing - Blue blood, green finger and toenails
features
Known powers - Superhuman strength, Force shield, Teleportation,
glamourcasting, "Polaris Missile" and variations
Comments - Calcite's younger sister and Sailor Senshi Wannabe. Grew up in the
Dark Kingdom shielded by the older renegades so she never lost her
innocence in the struggle to fit in. An avid anime fan she dreams
of one day becoming one of the Senshi. Is currently being trained
to use her powers effectively should the need arise.
Name - Azurite
Sex - Female
Age - 22
Aliases - Azure DeWitt, Sailor Arcturus
Hair - Bright blue
Eyes - Red
Other distinguishing - Green blood.
features
Known powers - Superhuman strength, Force shield, Teleportation,
glamourcasting, wind control, micro hurricane generation.
Comment : The group's other trained fighter. Has no desire to be one of the
Senshi, merely created the identity to let her use her powers in
public. While she is Pyrite's lover and loves him she has also been
in love with Calcite for years. She avoided making a final choice
while Calcite was infatuated with the youma Margrave fearing
rejection. Now that Calcite is alone she is trying to confront her
feelings and make a choice. Does not suspect Pyrite knows this.
Name - Pyrite
Sex - Male
Age - 24
Aliases - Piram Troy
Hair - Black
Eyes - Yellow
Other distinguishing - Blue blood, black finger and toenails
features
Known powers - Superhuman strength, Force shield, Teleportation,
glamourcasting, Energy sensitive.
Comments : An expert in both theory and practical applications of magick based
youma "technology". Required Calcite's assistance to survive in
the Dark Kingdom and has developed an inferiority complex regarding
his cousin. An observer by nature he knows of Azurite's feeling
for Calcite. He has avoided confronting her on this fearing he
might drive her away. Believes he cannot compete with Calcite if
she makes a choice. Thought she was near giving up until recent
events left Calcite single again.
Enough background. Go read the story.