What the What?!?!

I’m not usually one to comment on things going on in the world, but when i saw this as I was working out in the gym this morning…well…this is just…ugh…is this really the direction we are going now?

by KATHERINE TIMPF

August 28, 2015 12:48 PM @KATTIMPF

There was no actual violence on the offending lunchbox.

A little girl named Laura was reportedly sent home from school with a note informing her parents that she could no longer bring her lunchbox to school because it had a picture of Wonder Woman on it and was therefore too violent.

Note: There was absolutely no actual violence displayed on the lunchbox — just a picture of Wonder Woman holding the Lasso of Truth. But apparently, even that image is just too graphic to be on school grounds: “The dress code we have established requests that the children not bring violent images into the building in any fashion – on their clothing (including shoes and socks), backpacks and lunch boxes,” reads a letter sent home to Laura’s parents, Daniel and Sarah, according to The Mary Sue.

”We have defined ‘violent characters’ as those who solve problems using violence. Superheroes certainly fall into that category,” it continued. (It’s not clear whether or not the school would perform sock inspections to ensure that none contained images of superheroes. Might not be a bad idea, especially considering what a huge, horrific problem that would be.)

Superhero-lunchbox-gate gained attention after one of the girl’s parents’ friends posted images of both the letter and the lunchbox on Imgur. —​ Katherine Timpf is a National Review Online reporter.

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/381555/monday-links-debby-witt

The Daily Sketch-Book – 08/27/2015

OK so this one I started yesterday, and finally found a few minutes to finish it today. And look…Ink AND Color :). This is actually a sketch for a concept I came up with a while ago, just never put him on paper before. I told Krystal the overall story idea, and now…she has challenged me to draw one of the most climactic scenes in the story. I gots some planning to do…this one will be a real challenge, and its going to take a few pages to sell it…another something I have never tried before. Intimidated but looking forward to trying…

Star Trek Online – Tier 6 Starship – Manticore Class – Heavy Destroyer

After the success of the Chimera Class Heavy Destroyer prototype, Utopia Plantia shipyard has decided to make further advancements upon the experimental design of the Heavy Destroyer. The result is the Manticore Class Heavy Destroyer.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Command specialist bridge officer seat.

• Faction: Starfleet
• Required Rank: Vice Admiral
• Availability: 1,000 Day Veteran Reward
• Hull Strength: 39,675 at level 50 and 46,000 at level 60
• Shield Modifier: 0.9
• Crew: 750
• Weapons: 4 Fore, 3 Aft
• Device Slots: 3
• Bridge Officer Stations: Commander Tactical, Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Command, Lieutenant Science, Lieutenant Commander Universal, Ensign Universal
• Console Modifications: 5 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 2 Science
• Base Turn Rate: 14
• Impulse Modifier: 0.22
• Inertia: 80
• +10 Weapon Power, +5 Shield Power
• Can Equip Dual Cannons
• Regenerative Mode (Innate): +5 Auxiliary Power, +30 Starship Shield Systems
• Console – Universal – Enhanced Dynamic Tactical System: Tactical Mode (Disables Regenerative Mode, +5 Weapon power, +30 Starship Targeting Systems), Tachyon Inversion Beam (Requires Regenerative Mode), Phaser Lotus (Requires Tactical Mode)
• Advanced Quantum Slipstream Drive
• Starship Mastery Package (Destroyer)
  • Precise Weapon Systems
  • Enhanced Weapon Banks
  • Devastating Weaponry
  • Enhanced Weapon Systems
  • Weapon System Synergy (Starship Trait)

Console – Universal – Enhanced Dynamic Tactical System

The Heavy Destroyer is similar to an Escort, but has many qualities of Light Cruisers and Science Vessels. While in its innate Regenerative Mode, excess power is transferred to the Auxiliary System and you gain a bonus to Starship Shield Systems. It comes equipped with a prototype Enhanced Dynamic Tactical System console (or EDTS). This console allows you to transform your ship between Regenerative Mode and Tactical Mode.

In Regenerative Mode, your Tachyon Inversion Beam is enabled, which can siphon shields from multiple targets. Activating Tactical Mode transfers power to your Weapon Systems, and increases your ships Starship Targeting Systems skill, granting an Accuracy bonus. In Tactical Mode, the EDTS console enables a powerful multi-targeting lotus, which is capable of piercing multiple targets. However, while in Tactical Mode, your Starship Shield Systems bonus, Auxiliary Power bonus and Tachyon Inversion Beam are disabled.

This console also provides a passive bonus to Critical Severity and Hull Hit Points.

This unique station mod may only be equipped on Heavy Destroyers, but may be equipped in any of their console mod slots.

Weapon System Synergy (Starship Trait)

After reaching level 5 in your Heavy Destroyer’s Starship Mastery, you will unlock the Weapon System Synergy trait. While this trait is slotted, each time a directed energy weapon is activated on your ship, you will shunt a small amount of power to your projectile emitters. This is represented by building up stacks of Weapon System Synergy. Upon reaching 10 stacks, your projectile weapons will become primed and deal additional damage and shield bleedthrough for several seconds. After this expires there is a short lockout window before you can begin building up Weapon System Synergy stacks again.

The Daily Sketch-Book – 8/25/2015

OK, we are on a roll now. Decided to work on another head-shot, this one of my own Character Turbo, my speedster. Sadly, i dont think i can go with this…too Flash-like. I rather like the way it turned out overall, just not diggin the ear-pieces. Oh well, back to the drawing board she will go…

The Daily Sketch-Book – 8/24/2015

  OK, so maybe I should have called it the Every Other Daily Sketch-Book 🙂 However…2 drawings in 3 days…That’s pretty good for me. Here we have a sketch of the caped crusader himself. It’s been a while since I have drawn Batman. This turned out ok, better than expected anyway…what to sketch next?

The Daily Sketch-Book – 8/22/2015

  So, I’ve seen others start projects similar to this…Now its my turn. I now have my own Daily Sketch-book. The idea is: Draw a little something every day possible. To make It even more interesting: post them here too, every day possible. Expect pencil sketches, maybe even some ink-work. Most of this will be comic-book related as I work on honing my skills for upcoming projects…

Kicking things off with a female face. I need to really practice eyes next…and hair…

Star Trek Online – Tier 6 Starship – Arbiter Class – Battlecruiser

The Tier 6 Arbiter Class Battlecruiser is based upon the Avenger Class Battlecruiser’s design. This upgraded starship was designed from the ground up to be durable enough to combat the Iconian threat while still being able to deliver punishing amounts of damage.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Tactical/Intel specialist seat.

Costume

The Arbiter Class Battlecruiser has a brand new costume. In addition, the Arbiter has access to the Avenger Battlecruiser’s costume.

Ship Details

• Faction: Starfleet
• Availability: C-Store
• Minimum Rank: Vice Admiral
• Hull Strength: 43,125 at level 50 and 50,000 at level 60
• Shield Modifier: 1
• Crew: 500
• Fore Weapons: 5
• Aft Weapons: 3
• Device Slots: 3
• Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Ensign Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical/Intel, 1 Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal
• Console Modifications: 4 Tactical, 5 Engineering, 1 Science
• Base Turn Rate: 9 degrees/second
• Impulse Modifier: 0.15
• Inertia: 50
• +10 Weapon Subsystems
• +10 Engine Subsystems
• Can Load Cannons
• Console – Universal – Ablative Hazard Shielding
• Console Synergy
  • Can Equip: Console – Universal – Cloaking Device (Found on Dreadnought Cruiser and Tactical Escort Retrofit)

• Starship Ability Package (Battlecruiser)
  • Absorptive Plating (+Physical and Kinetic Resistance)
  • Enhanced Weapon Banks (+Critical Severity)
  • Enhanced Plating (+Energy Resistance)
  • Armored Hull (+Hull HP)
  • Emergency Weapon Cycle (Starship Trait)
• Cruiser Communications Array
  • Command – Strategic Maneuvering
  • Command – Shield Frequency Modulation
  • Command – Weapon System Efficiency

 Universal Console – Ablative Hazard Shielding

When activated, Ablative Hazard Shielding grants a temporary secondary shield. Upon expiration, energy absorbed by the shielding is shunted to shields and the structural integrity field, granting a large Hull and Shield Heal.

This console also provides a passive boost to shield hardness and regeneration.

This console may be equipped on any Starfleet Battlecruiser into any of their console slots. You may only equip one of these consoles.

Deadly Maneuvers Set (2 pieces)

Equipping both consoles from the Avenger Class Battlecruiser and the Arbiter Class Battlecruiser [T6] will bestow a set bonus to your starship.

Consoles in this set:

• Console – Universal – Variable Auto-Targeting Armament
• Console – Universal – Ablative Hazard Shielding

SET Bonuses

• Deadly Maneuvers (2pc) – Passive
• +Turn Rate
• +Weapon Damage

Emergency Weapon Cycle (Starship Trait)

After achieving level 5 in the Arbiter Class Battlecruiser [T6] Starship Mastery, you will unlock the Emergency Weapon Cycle starship trait. While this starship trait is slotted, activating Emergency Power to Weapons will provide a reduction in weapon power cost and grant a boost to weapon firing speed for the duration of Emergency Power to Weapons.

MSD – NX Class

 

I dont recall seeing this during the show’s run. Sounds like a good excuse for me to rewatch all 4 seasons 🙂 But here’s a nice looking Master Systems Display from the old NX-01 Enterprise. If anyone knows who created this, let me know so i can give the proper credit…

 

Star Trek Online – Tier 6 Starship – Andromeda Class – Exploration Cruiser

 Following the success of the Pathfinder class in Operation Delta Rising, Starfleet Corps of Engineers teams at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards began work on updates of other core ship designs in the Federation fleet. The Andromeda Exploration Cruiser is the first ship from this effort to be released to Starfleet captains. An update of the famed Galaxy class that was the flagship of Starfleet in the mid-24th century, the Andromeda incorporates updated technology developed to give this ship improved capabilities for the difficult challenges Starfleet faces in the months ahead.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Command specialist seat.

Costume

The Andromeda Class Exploration Cruiser has its own unique costumes and gains access to parts from the Galaxy and Monarch costumes and can also use parts from the Venture Class if you own that starship.

Ship Details

• Tier: 6
• Faction: Starfleet
• Required Rank: Vice Admiral
• Hull Strength: 45,885 at level 50 and 53,200 at level 60
• Shield Modifier: 1
• Crew: 1000
• Fore Weapons: 4
• Aft Weapons: 4
• Device Slots: 4
• Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Command, 1 Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Ensign Universal
• Console Modifications: 3 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 3 Science
• Base Turn Rate: 6 degrees/second
• Impulse Modifier: 0.15
• Friction/Traction: 25
• +5 to all power levels
• Console – Universal – Molecular Cohesion Nullifier Field
• Starship Ability Package (Cruiser)
  • Absorptive Plating
  • Rapid Repairs
  • Enhanced Plating
  • Armored Hull
  • Explosive Polarity Shift (Starship Trait)
• Cruiser Command Array
  • Command – Strategic Maneuvering
  • Command – Shield Frequency Modulation
  • Command – Weapon System Efficiency
  • Command – Attract Fire

Console – Universal – Molecular Cohesion Nullifier

Experimental shielding technology has taken a turn towards offensive weaponry, allowing this device to generate a local field that damages the molecular bonds of matter in a short radius. The Molecular Cohesion Nullifier Field will also protect the user from all sources of damage while active. Both the damage and damage resistance effects will resonate at more powerful frequencies, based on how many foes are within the affected area. In addition, while equipped, this console also provides a passive bonus to max sub-system power levels.

Andromeda Class Exploration Cruiser

This unique console may be equipped on any Exploration Cruiser variant or Starfleet Dreadnought Cruiser, in any console slot. You may only equip one of these mods on any single ship.

Enhanced Engineering Systems Set

Equipping multiple consoles from the Exploration Cruiser Refit, Exploration Cruiser Retrofit and Exploration Cruiser [T6]will bestow set bonuses to your starship.

Consoles in this set:

• Console – Universal – Antimatter Spread
• Console – Universal – Saucer Separation
• Console – Universal – Molecular Cohesion Nullifier

Set Bonuses:

• Enhanced Structural Systems (2pc) – Passive
  • +All Damage Resistance
  • +Turn Rate
  • +Engine Power
• Reinforced Shielding (3pc) – Passive
  • +Maximum Shield Capacity
  • +Shield Regeneration
  • Reduces energy damage to shields

Star Trek Online – Flagship – U.S.S. Ticonderoga

As i’m working on some new artwork (and its so nice to be doing so…) thought i could post some more pics from Star Trek Online. This is the flagship of my oldest character…The Odyssey Class U.S.S. Ticonderoga, NCC-92628. The Odyssey class was chosen as the next class to bear the name Enterprise as well, the NCC-1701-F. This is an old ship at this point, from a couple of years ago. I dont use her very often, but she’s still a nice lookin ship…