From the feedback I've
been getting, the Omul is looking like he is going to be the
Archaeloid's opponent in the upcoming Solar Echoes alien fight
artwork! (I ran a popularity contest last week and the Omul was the
clear winner, and people I've been talking to would all like to see
him fight the Archaeloid.) Now the question is, what weapons should
these two be using to fight? I want them to be up-close and personal
in a melee fight, so ranged weapons (firearms) are out. We already
have a variety of melee weapons available in Solar Echoes, but a
number of them hint at Japanese culture: katana, bo-stick, razor-ono
(axe), and throwing knives (kunai). I've always seen the Archaeloid
as kind of a samurai-type character, considering his thick, armored
shell. The Omul almost seems like a ninja, so I'm leaning towards the
Archaeloid using a steel bo-stick while the Omul uses a katana (maybe
with a few kunai in a pseudopod, as well). Past art for the
Archaeloid has him holding two energy swords, and I considered an
energy sword instead of a katana, but then I'm sure everyone will be
arguing about whether it can cut through a steel bo or not (trust
me—just google online about “lightsaber capabilities” and
you'll find tons of geek discussions about it). Yet, if I use the
steel bo and a katana as the character's weapons, will it look sci-fi
enough? They'll of course have other gear and firearms in holsters
and such, so hopefully that will be enough to convey this is still
sci-fi. Thoughts?
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