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ryaken · 2006-10-29, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Sinestra

Has any figuered out why Oland is sleeping under a bridge? Seems odd to me since he's an enlisted soldier.

He seems kinda shy at times. Even during the war, he may not have slept around other soldiers, but I could see the violent nightmare thing a problem. I wonder if the other PSs know that he sleeps there?

Green² · 2006-10-30, 11:25

I take back that Alice couldn't follow orders, being that her rank and break in two-way contact with the upper CO's also likely has it that she has to do some things on her own discretion, be if they have the powers to be allowed to do so.

Sure, she's not completely without skill. She does care for her subordinates. And in most cases she gets the job done and more. And in all cases, fearless. But when her emotions run high with on the right buttons pushed, just about everything goes right out the window. Which is probably why we've seen the missions go from gathering data as to provide relief, to go send a message to some folks that what they are doing is wrong, to go dig a hole in the ground. Although the hole dig project going great, they probably figured it would be cheaper to put her back on data gathering.

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Originally Posted by Mentar

Again, lack of precision. Alice tilted not because the Viscount called her a propaganda unit, but because he was butchering his subjects in sadistic "games". You'll see that Oreld and Machs were already readying their rifles before Alice had even said a word (which again indicates that it indeed _is_ PS's mission and authority to act in situations like these).

Cannon fodder drew and thrusted her sword right through the table in front of her before her subordinates drew their weapons. (Granted only by seconds.) And at that point, that's almost a go that things are going to get ugly. But his admission to the human hunt games appeared to be good enough reason for them to decide to remove him, be if they have the power to do so. (I'm guessing, to some extent this is within her powers in rank.) ...but at least she wasn't staring down the barrel of a tank this time around.

Sonhex · 2006-10-30, 12:50

Ep 5 has aired, here's some screenshots. Spoilers are possible.

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Looks like a fun episode.

Green² · 2006-10-30, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Sonhex

Ep 5 has aired, here's some screenshots. Spoilers are possible.

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Looks like a fun episode.

Spoiler for ep. 5:

Lost · 2006-10-30, 13:12

Btw, those are giant crutches he use. He could take someone out with one of those.

Kensuke · 2006-10-30, 15:32

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Looks like a fun episode.

Looks funny indeed, and that screenshot, errr... what? Heh, I can't wait too see it.

Deathkillz · 2006-10-30, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Green²

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LOL...but look at the second screen shot...something about orland's "belows" has definatly spooked her

*play dramatic music*

Sinestra · 2006-10-30, 19:28

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Originally Posted by ryaken

He seems kinda shy at times. Even during the war, he may not have slept around other soldiers, but I could see the violent nightmare thing a problem. I wonder if the other PSs know that he sleeps there?

Good point i could see how Oland would want to avoid some people he looked like he was a loaner till he met Alice and the rest of the scissors. I dont think they know he sleeps there if they did im sure Alice would make a huge fuss over it but give it time he cant keep it a secret forever. As for the violant nightmares i think i would do the same as well after all the blood and death that man has seen it makes sense for him to have nightmares

dxgarten · 2006-10-30, 19:55

Episode 05 screencaps and summary

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Green² · 2006-10-30, 20:38

Some of those episode 5 screens are just evil.

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kauldron26 · 2006-10-31, 01:30

do we know how many eps this is supposed to be??

nevermind, just announced it will be 24 eps

Cyz · 2006-10-31, 12:21

These screenshots are from Random Curiosity. It's from ep. 5 btw.

dkellis · 2006-10-31, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Mentar

Not correct. As we learn right in episode 2, Pumpkin Scissors was created as a propaganda unit, so that the likelihood of an order to stay covert is next to nil. Simply because Machs and Oreld don't want to confront the enemy single-handedly (for good reason) does not mean that they're supposed to stay undercover. In fact, it's unlikely.

For what it's worth, in the Eclipse sub of episode 1, Machs did mention that that particular mission was supposed to be "undercover". (Subs: "We're doing an undercover investigation, so it's better if we do this in a more clandestine manner..." Timestamp 5:25 on the h264 version.) I read that as an actual order to keep it undercover.

I see it more as Alice has a very idealistic view of what a soldier should be and do, and if any order contradicts that, she's more likely to conveniently ignore it. Answering to a higher ideal than her CO, maybe.

Now, it's also possible that the Powers That Be know that Alice is exactly the sort to go around loudly proclaiming her role and position, so they told her (and her unit) to stay undercover anyway, in the expectation that she would disobey it.

EDIT: Never mind the above, I'm stupid and didn't read.

Mentar · 2006-10-31, 14:16

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Originally Posted by dkellis

For what it's worth, in the Eclipse sub of episode 1, Machs did mention that that particular mission was supposed to be "undercover". (Subs: "We're doing an undercover investigation, so it's better if we do this in a more clandestine manner..." Timestamp 5:25 on the h264 version.) I read that as an actual order to keep it undercover.

I'd say the exact opposite. "It's better" indicates that it's optional, otherwise it's a must-do and not open to debate. Ask yourself, can you see Alice openly disobeying orders even after she's REMINDED by a subordinate? Not really, hm...

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I see it more as Alice has a very idealistic view of what a soldier should be and do, and if any order contradicts that, she's more likely to conveniently ignore it. Answering to a higher ideal than her CO, maybe.

dkellis, she's saluting a picture of her (dead, I assume) mother in the morning. She's EXTREMELY proud of being an "honorable" soldier in ep1. She's taking each mission order with extreme enthusiasm. People with her character profile are ESPECIALLY formal in orbeying orders.

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Now, it's also possible that the Powers That Be know that Alice is exactly the sort to go around loudly proclaiming her role and position, so they told her (and her unit) to stay undercover anyway, in the expectation that she would disobey it.

Pumpkin Scissors is SUPPOSED to be a propaganda unit for war relief, not a covert reconnaissance unit for combat. What the fish makes you think that she wouldn't try to execute orders to the best of her abilities?!?

*puzzled*

Sonhex · 2006-10-31, 16:15

Wow, I'm looking forward to Alice's weapons upgrade...

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What is the correct translation of 'Mähne'? Crest, shield?

The official site is a mine of information, but you really have to look for it ^^;;

Mentar · 2006-10-31, 16:28

Heh. "Mähne" is German for "mane".

And yes, there's gonna be some spectacular Alice action down the road.

Sonhex · 2006-10-31, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Mentar

Heh. "Mähne" is German for "mane".

Odd name for a weapon. 'Crest' I thought would sort of make more sense considering the sword and the noble affiliation.

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And yes, there's gonna be some spectacular Alice action down the road.

Yay for more Alice action and less penis jokes.

Green² · 2006-10-31, 16:49

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Yay for more Alice action and less penis jokes.

Don't say Alice action and penis jokes in the same sentence, else we be talking about a whole different kind of action here.

xris · 2006-10-31, 18:05

Perhaps you guys could make use of a Pumpkin Scissors Weapons & Military discussion thread?

Forever · 2006-10-31, 21:09

oMG pumkin scissors actually has its own sub-forum!

2006-10-30, 12:50	Link #423
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Ep 5 has aired, here's some screenshots. Spoilers are possible. Spoiler: Good bedside manner this nurse has ^ Nani? And looks like some romance for Maes Hughes....er...I mean Oreld Looks like a fun episode. Last edited by Sonhex; 2006-10-30 at 14:17. Reason: added a couple more screens

2006-10-30, 19:55	Link #429
dxgarten Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Episode 05 screencaps and summary Spoiler: A funny and sweet episode which focuses mostly on Machs and Oreld trying to find out the truth about Oland. This time around everyone else gets to save Oland as well.

2006-10-30, 20:38	Link #430
Green² It's bacon! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Up and to the Left Age: 43	Some of those episode 5 screens are just evil. Spoiler: Nurse - "Now don't forget, just think within your mind of a bunch of ugly fat guys, and the bottle should fall off in no time!"

2006-10-31, 21:09	Link #440
Forever Revealing the truth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41	oMG pumkin scissors actually has its own sub-forum! __________________

2006-10-30, 13:12	Link #425
Lost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Btw, those are giant crutches he use. He could take someone out with one of those.

2006-10-31, 01:30	Link #431
kauldron26 Med Student Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 40	do we know how many eps this is supposed to be?? nevermind, just announced it will be 24 eps

2006-10-31, 16:15	Link #435
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Wow, I'm looking forward to Alice's weapons upgrade... Spoiler: What is the correct translation of 'Mähne'? Crest, shield? The official site is a mine of information, but you really have to look for it ^^;;

2006-10-31, 16:28	Link #436
Mentar Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamburg Age: 54	Heh. "Mähne" is German for "mane". And yes, there's gonna be some spectacular Alice action down the road.

2006-10-31, 18:05	Link #439
xris Just call me Ojisan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: U.K. Hampshire	Perhaps you guys could make use of a Pumpkin Scissors Weapons & Military discussion thread?