Nanoha - Image Thread (wallpapers, fan art, gifs, etc.)

[krisslanza]

Chrono was the bad guy in Toy Box And Nanoha filled the role of the heroine who, stereotypically, doesn't believe the bad guy is all that bad and want's to be his friend. And then it kinda evolved into that but

Now then moving along here <<

[Chaos2Frozen]

Yes, but it's STILL a nicely done image...

[krisslanza]

I wasn't saying it wasn't a nicely done image, even if I only saw the thumbnail, I was just adding more details on the reference 'tis all.

[LoweGear]

THIS HAND OF MINE BURNS WITH AN AWESOME POWER!!!!

IT TELLS ME TO GRASP VICTORY!!!!

GINGAAAAA.... DURIRRUUUUUUUU....

Spoiler for HISSATSU!!!!!!:

BREAAAAKAAAAHHHHHH!!

Spoiler for NSFW:

Waga Ginga ni... TATENI MONO NASHI!!!!

[solwyvern]

Gattai da!~ Gattai!

[krisslanza]

Oshi sistercest ftw! /shot

[arkhangelsk]

Originally Posted by aers

DVD2 scans.. someone tell me if these had been posted and I missed it >.>

Spoiler for For size:

Cover

Booklet


Cards

if anyone wants any of these at a higher resolution to read characters (i halved most of them to make it easier to upload), lemme know.

More than that, we need translators. Of special interest to me is the section on "Limiters". If I'm reading it right:
1) The allocation for the unit is not determined by standardized rules, but the individual, arbitrary judgment of Personnel Department officers. (Time to break out the vodka and the "presents").
2) The official purpose, at least, is to prevent the over allocation of good mages to a unit. (Or just sic them with limiters so their talents are wasted into clean air.)
3) Ranks do not necessarily equal Capability (but I thought the test was supposed to be Practical Scenario based instead of raw measurement of magical output or book testing to maximize this correlation) due to equipment and personnel effects. 4) It is thus unofficially recognized that the limiter rules are exploited for maximum advantage to some extent...
5) Mage limiters are output only, so it does not affect the Skill part of the combat coefficient.
6) The rationale is ostensibly based on policies in other units that forbid carrying heavy weapons unless absolutely necessary (Uh-huh, there are really so many tsukkomi possibilities here to mention).

[Riddly]

Originally Posted by solwyvern

Gattai da!~ Gattai!

Spoiler for size:

That is an awesome picture. I love the symbolism for each other, and how the picture is split in two. Nanoha's half having bits of Fate intertwined with it, as for Fate's half having the same with Nanoha, and then both of them coming together in the center. A combination thing like that would be awesome to see.

[S_K]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

THIS HAND OF MINE BURNS WITH AN AWESOME POWER!!!!

IT TELLS ME TO GRASP VICTORY!!!!

GINGAAAAA.... DURIRRUUUUUUUU....

Spoiler for HISSATSU!!!!!!:

BREAAAAKAAAAHHHHHH!!

Spoiler for NSFW:

Waga Ginga ni... TATENI MONO NASHI!!!!

We can always count on Lowe for some Ginga

Originally Posted by solwyvern

Gattai da!~ Gattai!

Pretty crazy picture, Raging Heart and Bardiche fusion ftw

[Mirificus]

Originally Posted by arkhangelsk

More than that, we need translators. Of special interest to me is the section on "Limiters". If I'm reading it right:
1) The allocation for the unit is not determined by standardized rules, but the individual, arbitrary judgment of Personnel Department officers. (Time to break out the vodka and the "presents").
2) The official purpose, at least, is to prevent the over allocation of good mages to a unit. (Or just sic them with limiters so their talents are wasted into clean air.)
3) Ranks do not necessarily equal Capability (but I thought the test was supposed to be Practical Scenario based instead of raw measurement of magical output or book testing to maximize this correlation) due to equipment and personnel effects. 4) It is thus unofficially recognized that the limiter rules are exploited for maximum advantage to some extent...
5) Mage limiters are output only, so it does not affect the Skill part of the combat coefficient.
6) The rationale is ostensibly based on policies in other units that forbid carrying heavy weapons unless absolutely necessary (Uh-huh, there are really so many tsukkomi possibilities here to mention).

Spoiler:

That's the in-universe explanation for the limiters but the Aces aren't really fighting any differently with their limiters off than they were while they were still on which is making them look rather irrelevant as a plot device.

I noted that both Nanoha and Fate have served as platoon commanders but haven't been given any company commands. Fate's rank is given as XO which is odd as that is a post not a rank. It is also listed as one of her qualifications. The translator couldn't find the right word for navy so platoon may be inaccurate as well.

I'm curious what Hayate's card will look like.

[arkhangelsk]

Originally Posted by Mirificus

I noted that both Nanoha and Fate have served as platoon commanders but haven't been given any company commands.

Actually, it says even less than that. It is in their qualifications section, not as a previous post.

Further, IIRC, as of age 15, Nanoha is still a 2nd Class Aviation Lieutenant. That's not high enough for a company command, usually. Nanoha simply burrowed into a specialty, and since Fate's on ship as an Executive Officer, she'd have de facto experience as a company commander (IIRC, a ship like Asura carries more than one platoon of busoukyoukuin).

Fate's rank is given as XO which is odd as that is a post not a rank.

My read of it is that it is a rank in their "Sailing Force" (I've decided to close my eyes and pretend I'm reading Midchildran, not English) rank system, as well as a post requiring a special qualification. Ranks that sound like posts are hardly unknown on Earth - such as "Squadron Leader", "Wing Commander" and "Group Captain", all courtesy of the RAF.

Then there is Fregattenkapitan, Korvettenkapitan, and Kapitanleutnant, courtesy of the Germans.

In the 30s, the Soviets had an entire series of positional ranks before they decided to go back to more conventional officer ranks in mid-WWII, and the positional ranks apparently remained in unofficial favor for some time. The French IIRC also has positional ranks for their Generals at present.

It is also listed as one of her qualifications. The translator couldn't find the right word for navy so platoon may be inaccurate as well.

I'm curious what Hayate's card will look like.

Me too. Then we'd see whether RF6 is her first crack at command or not.

Originally Posted by Mirificius

Spoiler for Mirificius:

That's the in-universe explanation for the limiters but the Aces aren't really fighting any differently with their limiters off than they were while they were still on which is making them look rather irrelevant as a plot device.

To be fair, at least they did refrain from firing the really heavy guns when we know the limiters were on, so maybe it is just them knowing how to live with their limitations. But you are right that they should have gotten into more trouble with those limiters.

[Mirificus]

Getting kind of off-topic here so my reply is posted in the Generic Discussion thread.

[Kha]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

THIS HAND OF MINE BURNS WITH AN AWESOME POWER!!!!

IT TELLS ME TO GRASP VICTORY!!!!

GINGAAAAA.... DURIRRUUUUUUUU....

Spoiler for HISSATSU!!!!!!:

BREAAAAKAAAAHHHHHH!!

Spoiler for NSFW:

Waga Ginga ni... TATENI MONO NASHI!!!!

UUUUWAAAAAA!!!

[Exprozion!]

I yelled "Ginga is Straighter than Rainbows!" at the sister wrapping shot. Who does those fanart?!

And "Waga Ginga..." Since when its your Ginga?

[Nagumo]

"Waga Ginga..."

It's more like

I, Ginga...

The 'I' being very formal or a very royal/authoritive 'I'...

Sort of like how Royalty would say "we are not amused"

[Acceb]

[S_K]

Originally Posted by Acceb

I don't know if that's supposed to be cute or disturbing

[usspaul]

ginga looks real good in the numbers uniform . lowergear those are some really nice ginga pic btw

[Shadow Angel]

[Fuyu no Sora]

Lowe, you wanna be careful with those. One of these days this thread's male population is going to die because of your Ginga Moegaton Hammer and the enormous bloodloss that comes with it

Originally Posted by Kha

And "Waga Ginga..." Since when its your Ginga?

If my eyes are not tricking me I think I read "Waga Ginga" not "Waga no Ginga"

[Satashi]

Originally Posted by Shadow Angel

Bunny couple FTW!