2010.074 (March 15, 2010)

Third Chapter's a Charm

Wingnuts are reading chapter 3 of Wing Commander Freedom Flight this week. The discussion now includes everything through page 73. There's some very interesting stuff to learn about the Firekkans here, so share your thoughts at Crius.net.

* We may have our first nod to Blair--Colonel Halcyon is cut off just before we find out who's going to be Paladin's wingman.
* There's some contradiction vis a vis Jazz--the idea that he's an inexperienced new pilot (with two kills) doesn't jive with his Super Wing Commander/Wing Commander SegaCD bio.
* Green goop is an awfully odd way to cure a hangover. But I didn't know that in 1992!
* Spirit is flying a Raptor, although she was at the briefing with Hunter (in a Rapier II). Also, it lets loose a volley of "red" weapons!
* The Kilrathi ships aren't identified at all -- just 'heavy cruisers' and fighters.

Vagabond Spots a K'ha'haf

Quite a few Wing Commander fans caught François Chau in a cute Bud Light ad during this year's Super Bowl. As the scientist with the most time in space, he predicts doom as an asteroid hurtles towards the Earth. Check out the rest of the commercial here to see what happens. Chau has been playing Dr. Pierre Chang on the television show Lost over the last few years, among many other TV appearances.