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Okay, I love the calm confidence OL usually shows, but him boasting to Hal really made this update for me.
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"I'm the Illustres of the Orange Lantern Corps, parallel univer sixteen
No wonder he loves Jade so much. Competency is his kink."I suspect that I'd get outvoted and just make myself part of the problem. But if the League sees someone actually do what I've been talking about, that might change things.
Thank you, corrected.
If I remember Hal's thoughts from 'Green Lantern: Rebirth', it's because Guy can't wait to take action. His sheer drive and determination to do good makes the energy spark and crackle even at rest. If this Jordan has been as frustrated by Earth as it seems, I'm not surprised he's eager.21st November 2012
10:22 GMT -5
"You're going to what?"
It's interesting to see someone other than Guy whose ring shimmers like that. Guy's ring actually stopped doing it after he merged with Ion; these days it sort of iridesces but not in the same way.
Ah, the posture of the old, confident warhorse who knows he doesn't have anything to prove to anyone. Much less the patsy of the alien Guardians, who's pretty much a traitor to Earth's sovereignty...Commander Scott's posture doesn't change as the much younger Sector Lantern squares up to him. No defensive arm crossing, no clenching of hands into fists and no twitching to betray nerves. I don't know how good this Jordan is; our Jordan wasn't at anything like my current level when we first met, and that's with him dealing with Earth-brand madness for most of his career. He's perfectly capable now, if not quite as good as Guy or me, but this Jordan hasn't had that.
...Don't make a right? Trying to convince the wrong people of that, Jordan."We're going to retaliate against the Dominion. And I've made it perfectly clear that if your Lantern Corps couldn't stop them coming here then you've got no grounds for stopping us."
"That's not how it works. Two wrongs-."
Ah, this will be interesting, to see his reaction to other Lanterns of unknown colours."Enslaving people is wrong. Killing mass-murdering slavers is right."
Jordan takes a breath to calm down, taking a look at Alan and I as he does so.
Of course, that may not be true around here. And I doubt the Guardians would confirm it if it was."And what, you dusted off the old Injustice League power rings? I didn't think you still had those. Is he supposed to be Catwoman or Chronos?"
"I'm the Illustres of the Orange Lantern Corps, parallel univer sixteen. My ring was made by Maltus-resident Controller Hinon Hee Hannanan." I raise my left hand slightly. "This one, anyway. This-" I raise my ring hand to show off Larfleeze's ring. "-one was made by a group effort back when the maltusians were experimenting with power ring technology. I think it was mostly Krona."
Well, the Maltusian-equivalent term. Translation convention and all that.
Bitch, he formed his Corps, he gets whatever title he wants."When Green Lanterns are first recruited, they go to Oa for training. Once they graduate, they return to their Sectors as Sector Lanterns. If they serve well they may eventually be considered for promotion to the Honour Guard, an elite group of Lanterns based on Oa who serve as a high powered strike force. The leader or leaders of the Honour Guard have the title 'Illustres', and are probably the most powerful combat Lanterns in the Corps. Above them is the Clarissi, who runs the Corps day to day." I raise my eyebrows at Jordan. "I assume that the Green Lantern Corps in this parallel uses the same system?"
He nods, frowning. "You think you're that good?"
...Not yet. But if they ever manage to convince Kalmin or certain Guardians to make more Blue Rings..."I've destroyed war fleets, taken on multiple Reach scarabs in combat and I once span the moon around on its axis. So yes, I do think I'm that good."
A quiet exhalation through his nose, then he turns to Alan. "And, what, you're the Illustres of the 'Blue Lantern Corps'?"
A rebel Weaponer. Technically."No, I'm the only guy with a blue ring, far as I know." Jordan narrows his eyes as he hears Alan talk. "Paul had to talk a Qwardian Weaponer into making it."
"You're-. Him, from a parallel universe? Oh great. And you got that ring from a Weaponer?"
Jordan's probably figuring Earth 16 is an evil-dominant universe, isn't he? He's the sort of fellow to have such a monochromatic view of things."Same one as made Sinestro's ring, in point of fact. Apparently, turning something as uplifting as hope into a weapon is something he feels proud of."
"Figures." He returns his attention to Commander Scott. "So why am I here?"
Well, we can assume Mars is dead, and any of the other inhabited planets and moons of the system can take care of themselves..."For one, there's a chance that the Dominion might spot what we're doing and send a fleet to Earth. If that happens, our forces will be ready, but it would help to have someone around who can fit targets in orbit."
"Just to protect Earth?"
Bah, as if he'd be able to manage it. The Green Ring probably only allows for passengers at FTL when transporting prisoners or refugees..."If that's all you're prepared to do, yes. I'd prefer it if you and whatever Lantern is supposed to be dealing with the Dominion joined in with the attack. Orange Lantern and Blue Lantern are transporting our strike teams, and having you along would increase our carry capacity. In return-"
"This better be good."
Yes, well, your homeworld has seen some shit. Why are you not surprised that they're a little gunshy of extra-terrestrials?"-I can offer you a cooperation agreement. You'll be able to come to Earth in costume in pursuit of alien criminals. We'll expect you to work with us, because you are working for an alien government, but we will extend you the same cooperation an Earth police force would an officer from another country in hot pursuit of a criminal."
"That's less cooperation than I get from every other planet in this Sector."
To be fair, I'm amazed the Guardians haven't simply declared Earth a minimum-protection planet. No Lanterns allowed. Like Korugar after Sinestro."It's all you'll get from us."
"You'd still take them into custody and expect me to apply to extradite them."
What's the matter, other species not up for a booty call, fly-boy?
I know, it's a liberating concept, isn't it?"As long as you understand that you don't have any official standing or status outside of our agreement, and keep us informed of your movements, yes." A very small and unfriendly smile appears on Commander Scott's mouth. "Missing Carol that much, Jordan?"
Jordan looks away for a moment, but-. Ring, access-. No, don't, they haven't given me permission and I shouldn't take advantage. Neither Commander Scott or Interceptor have facial coverings, and most of the superheroes in the meeting had bare faces as well. Do secret identities just not exist here?
I hope they're not drinking anything when they see his report on this mission, at least. Though the details may make them want to start..."Fine. There's no Lantern assigned to the Dominion, but I can fly there and back. I should make sure that you people don't go crazy when you get there."
"I've already given orders to focus on military targets. Don't you need to check this with your masters on Oa?"
Better than locking them up billions of lightyears from home in 'Sciencells' for rehabilitation."No, this is something I can decide for myself. The Guardians don't micromanage Lanterns. Most Green Lanterns hand over their prisoners to the local authorities once they've defeated them."
"Which completely undermines their authority."
Sir Integra Wingates Fairbrook Hellsing: "Good lord, it's strange to see this from the outside..."Yeah, it does. I'm sure that I've-.
Jordan stares at me. "Something you want to day, 'Illustres'?"
I mean, with a little adjustment, it may well work for a JLU-style support organisation."It's just that I've had this discussion back home. Seeing the Justice Society International implement one of my suggested solutions is.. fascinating for me. I really-" I turn to Commander Scott. "-want to have a look at your SOP bible once we're done."
He smiles faintly. "That's gotta be the first time anyone's ever said that."
And that's being nice about it."Wait." Jordan narrows his eyes. "You wanna start something like this in your reality?"
"I want to use the example the JSI has set to advise the League on how to expand. At the moment they're not.. very organised. Extremely capable as individuals, but there's no real philosophy on what the organisation is supposed to be in its… Final form. It impedes their effectiveness."
Hmm... A chance to reform the Justice Society properly, perhaps?Alan snorts. "If that's how you feel, you could always try joining up."
"I suspect that I'd get outvoted and just make myself part of the problem. But if the League sees someone actually do what I've been talking about, that might change things. Anyway, Jordan, do you want to come with us when we do our reconnaissance flight, or do you want to wait here?"
I wonder what they call a 'disappearing while someone's not looking' in this universe. No Batman, after all."I think I'd better come with you."
"Alright." I raise my right hand to my forehead. "Try to keep up."
OK, it's been long enough that I'm quoting this instead of editing it. The episode is called Coup Data, and the scene I was referring to is in this post and the one following.So, the solution is to actually talk to him, and ask for help. Communicate and be proactive. Guess what many comicbook supers are bad at?
(I mean, they've done that on occasion, but apparently not often enough, even after he repeatedly showed how bad an idea it is to just leave him to his own devices all the time - e.g. the recent incident that started with Paul finding out that Zeus had been unusually assholish to Diana, eventually resulting in Hephestean. There was a cool scene in there that I've forgotten which posts it's in where Paul reminds a couple of people on the JL how dangerous he is and that they really do need to talk to him ASAP.)
the old Injustice League power rings? I didn't think you still had those. Is
SOP bible? What's that?
Gods, that Injustice League panel sure threw me back. That's the storyline where they use their rings to switch bodies with the JLA, discover their identities and Hal has to hit them with a supercharged Central Power Battery laser to reverse it, right?
Standards and operating procedures. S-O-P.
In this story the Ophidian SI was pretty confident that it comes from Guy suppressing his desire for action and forcing himself to stop.If I remember Hal's thoughts from 'Green Lantern: Rebirth', it's because Guy can't wait to take action. His sheer drive and determination to do good makes the energy spark and crackle even at rest. If this Jordan has been as frustrated by Earth as it seems, I'm not surprised he's eager.
While it's difficult to tell from the picture since Dr. Light wears white gloves and none of the hands shown in the lower image have white gloves, I think that the green ring on the left is supposed to he Dr. Light's.Dr Light was the orange lantern in that group, by the by.
I imagine Paul was glad to not be compared to him.
Why does the Green Lantern SOP undermine local authorities? I honestly don't get why Paul is so hostile to them.
Why does the Green Lantern SOP undermine local authorities? I honestly don't get why Paul is so hostile to them.
I mean, they aren't talking about pocket thieves here, but frequently beings powerful enough to sterilise worlds.
I think it's more that it undermines the Green Lantern's authority: there's nothing stopping a world's local authorities from freeing someone a Lantern has seen commit a severe crime, whether intentionally or in the Put Joker In Prison sense, as an example
In this story the Ophidian SI was pretty confident that it comes from Guy suppressing his desire for action and forcing himself to stop.
While it's difficult to tell from the picture since Dr. Light wears white gloves and none of the hands shown in the lower image have white gloves, I think that the green ring on the left is supposed to he Dr. Light's.
Jordan's probably figuring Earth 16 is an evil-dominant universe, isn't he? He's the sort of fellow to have such a monochromatic view of things.
To be fair, I'm amazed the Guardians haven't simply declared Earth a minimum-protection planet. No Lanterns allowed. Like Korugar after Sinestro.
. Though I suspect whatever Guardian ends up reading Jordan's report while have a momentary panic attack when he sees the names OL dropped
I think that should say 'that'."Same one as made Sinestro's ring, in point of fact. Apparently, turning something as uplifting as hope into a weapon is something he feels proud of."
How many people will even realize how impressive Greedporting is?"Alright." I raise my right hand to my forehead. "Try to keep up."
Shouldn't that be "spun"?
'Orange Lantern' may not ring the alarm bells.Not necessarily.
There don't seem to be any Orange Lanterns in thise universe, so the Guardians may not have much practical knowledge on the dangers of one of them, just academic ones because of their study of the Spectrum.
No, it's fine as it is.
If a Guardian checks Jordan's scans, they will.How many people will even realize how impressive Greedporting is?
That would be gramatically correct. However, 'span' is what the character said.
Always good to see Paul put someone in their place. But poor Hal: getting a ring meant not being able to go home, it's like the Reach had expressed interest in Earth without the hope that the Reach could be kicked off
Not necessarily.
This Earth seems to be fairly xenophobic, so they may deny the Reach an invitation.
Granted, the Reach has probably figured out ways to manipulate highly xenophobic societies, so they may be able to do the same with this Earth.
They do, though. OL's trick is that he uses very thin construct lines to connect to the actual thing he's making. He's even observed that while this does help with making his tactics harder to see coming, it's more susceptible to construct disruption. This is usually the right choice for most opponents, though.
They do, though. OL's trick is that he uses very thin construct lines to connect to the actual thing he's making. He's even observed that while this does help with making his tactics harder to see coming, it's more susceptible to construct disruption. This is usually the right choice for most opponents, though.
Two of those are the same person, and Luna came pre-reformed.Reformed/Reforming bad girls is his kink.
Jade, Luna, Blackfire, Cheshire and so on.