Peoples_General Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 I think this can go in either Castle or Space considering the timeline involved. The Digmaan-Bangka is a fighter/shuttle craft of the Kaharian (ka-ha-ree-an) faction of the Kahilawayans. The other two factions have their own small craft of similar function and role, but are of different designs. The entire Kahilawayan civilization traces it roots back to what we now call Southeast Asia, but left the planet after a devastating civil war that ended in the near annihilation of their protege civilization, the Atlanteans. They realized that they grew too powerful to be around the younger less developed & primitive tribes on Earth around 12,000 BC. So they left all of the surviving Atlanteans along with a few of their own as the guardians of civilization on our world. The Kaharians (translation: "Imperials") are the largest and most powerful of the 3 factions. The other two are called Mangatiwala (trans: "The Believers"), and the Bagolupang (trans: "New Lands"). The Kaharian ships are designed to resemble pagodas, temples, fortresses, citadels. and even fortified cities. The Digmaan-Bangkas in particular were made to resemble their old pagodas on Earth. These designs blend in better with the surroundings as they resemble buildings instead of something other worldly. The Kaharians typically come in contact with less advanced civilizations when arriving in other planets as well as coming into contact with the less advanced cultures of their fellow human tribes in Earth. These designs makes their presence less obivous. One can only speculate the consequences of these "buildings" coming down from the heavens and landing in a primitive farming village's wheat field. Not to mention the "god-like" appearance of dress, technology, knowledge, and etc. of the ship's pilots. What impressions could such a sight make on the primitive mind? Anyhow, here are some work-in-progress pics of the Digmaan-Bangka (war-boat) and I still have to place the shields (doors), decor, interior control room, hyperdrive engines, cargo hold, top spire, bottom platform hull, and the 4 weapons arrays: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...maan-bangka.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...aan-bangka1.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...aan-bangka2.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...aan-bangka3.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...aan-bangka4.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...aan-bangka5.jpg Gallery after moderation: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=170260 Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 6, 2006 Governor Posted March 6, 2006 Who invented the concept of the Digmaan-Bangka, Kaharians, Mangatiwala and the Bagolupang? Is this borrowed from somewhere or did you concieve this yourself Mr General? It reminds me a lot of Stargate... Quote
Cutty Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Yeah, it does indeed sound kind of Stargate-ish. But it oozes antique sumerian and babylonian mythology and belief (most of which I have forgotten since I last got myself into). Basically the whole concept of an ancient culture, travelling to the stars, coming down from heaven (such as it seems to less advanced cultures) reminds me of how the sumerian and babylonian gods were seen. The design of that "boat" additionally resembles those of the "Ziggurats", the form of temple the sumerians and babylonians used to build. It was believed then that the gods would actually reside inside these temples and functioned as a vertical connection to their home sphere (heaven...) as well as a horizontal connection between the city states at that time. Nice concept! Quote
Peoples_General Posted March 8, 2006 Author Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks! I will admit that the design is partly influenced by StarGate was well as the NecroMongers from Riddick. I found the "flying building" design of starships to be very unique. I've only seen the Basilica Ships from Riddick, the Goa'uld Ha'Taks, and the Ancient Atlantis-Class Cityships. However, it has NOTHING to do with the Sumerians/Bablyonians or any Middle-Eastern civilizations. The words Im using to name these ships are taken from the Malayan language branch. Specifically the languages spoken in: Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and my homeland the Philippines. Although I've named them mostly using words from the Tagalog (Filipino) language. As I said, the Kaharian faction's ships are designed with the Southeast Asian architecural design as these were the lands they occupied before most of them left. Think of Angkor Wat and Borobodur... You should also refer to these pics of... Angkor Wat (in Cambodia) - where I got the spire design. http://www.maj.com/gallery/EliteMangudai/A.../angkor_wat.jpg Borobodur (in Java island of Indonesia) - where I got the pyramid/ziggurat-like design. http://www.maj.com/gallery/EliteMangudai/A...y/borobudur.jpg Then look here for which parts I took in terms of the spire's design. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...wat_compare.jpg This spire design will a part part on ALL of the Kaharian vessels. Here's "concept MOC" of a wall section from what was supposed to be a part of a "Lungsod-Proa" (trans. City-Ship). However, due to some resizing... this design is too small and will be demolished and recreated. So I'll just have to enlarge the spire/dome again.... http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EliteMan...1_city-ship.jpg Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Very interesting MOC PG. I like the design and color combination. I'm always curious as to the inspiration of MOCs like this. Definately a fushion of sci-fi with a strong Asian influence. Good name for the MOC as well. Do you have a close-up of the sentry? The polearm looks like a neat design. Magandang pagkagawa at pulido ;-) Quote
Peoples_General Posted March 10, 2006 Author Posted March 10, 2006 Very interesting MOC PG. I like the design and color combination. I'm always curious as to the inspiration of MOCs like this. Definately a fushion of sci-fi with a strong Asian influence. Good name for the MOC as well. Do you have a close-up of the sentry? The polearm looks like a neat design. Magandang pagkagawa at pulido ;-) Salamat / Spasiba (Russian) / Thanks! Anyhow, I don't have close-ups of the Mandirigma (Warrior), as the Kaharian regulars and elites, as well as the other faction's infantry are still in development with regard to their design. Oh and there's a strong Necromonger, Kull Warrior/Super-Soldier, Jaffa, and Ori Warrior influence in their design. Think of Space Knights, but dressed in Asiatic style armor. Obviously advanced armor coupled with personal energy-shields. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted March 22, 2006 Governor Posted March 22, 2006 Why don't you have close ups of Mandirigma (Warrior) and the Kaharian regulars and elites? Its been a while since your last post so are there any new developments? Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted April 2, 2006 Governor Posted April 2, 2006 Does this kind of MOC appeal to anyone? If not I'll stop bumping the thread. Quote
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