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The first step: Construct a solar system --here or far distant-- in which our hero would roam. Brackett's Skaith might be a useful starting point for research, although Vance might be a better source of inspiration. Also look into fan versions of the Firefly system.
 
The first step: Construct a solar system --here or far distant-- in which our hero would roam. Brackett's Skaith might be a useful starting point for research, although Vance might be a better source of inspiration. Also look into fan versions of the Firefly system.
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==Elements==
 
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*Labyrinths
 
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**Holes; Passages
 
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:The source of our heroes training. Labyrinths are complexes of mysterious origin that take in clueless aspirants and spit out puissant heroes.
 
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*Tunnels
 
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How do you get to other planets? You walk. The tunnels are worm-hole like anomalies that connect the worlds. All tunnels might originate from Saturn/Jupiter. Tunnel length has little to do with distance and more to do with resistance. Some worlds like us not.
 
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*Engines
 
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:What if you don't want to walk? You take your chances with one of the Engines. Vehicles of unknown origin that allow passengers but go where they will, and not where you want.
 
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*Rockets
 
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:Alternately you can try your luck with the various home-built rockets that various individuals have constructed. The least reliable form of transportation.
 
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===Gear===
 
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====Swords====
 
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*[http://www.larousse.com/en/dictionaries/french-english/%C3%A9tranger/31470?q=etranger '''Étrangère''']
 
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**French saber from 19th c. with "étrangère" inscribed on the back side of the blade; a relic of an adventurer from the French Foreign Legion. Guy's sword.
 
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**The sword-in-a-can might be ceramic or bakelite; against which the steel sword would have a distinct advantage.
 
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**Alternately, the sword blade might be discovered to be a special alloy of unknown origin
 
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*Sabers, sans light
 
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*Lightsabers
 
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**Lance; Slash; Gash; Brand; '''Blade'''; '''Edge'''
 
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**Gash-can; Brandish; Sheath; Scar, Scabbard
 
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Sword-in-a-can. Individuals who have come through a labyrinth emerge with a sword-like object, a hilt attached to a device that can produce a variety of different blades. Except for Guy. Who might have cheated on the last little bit and not received the sword-reward.
 
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====Jump Packs====
 
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*Jump coil
 
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Harness that has a small plate on the back, resembling a flattened coil. Plate must "rewind" or "spool" between jumps.
 
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*Aegis
 
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The front of the harness contains a pendant that acts as a shield. These might be very rare and highly sought after.
 
  
 
== The Practicalities ==
 
== The Practicalities ==

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Overview

Guy from Earth

An off-shoot of the Lackey concept, at least as far as it concerns using the Guy character. The difference is that the "from Earth" sobriquet encourages a more planetary approach, and spins the yarn into the fabric of the Sword and Planet genre. Interestingly, it would also appear to encourage a greater resemblance to Vance, as with the wanderer discovering strange places, customs, adventures.

Hero as Agent

One possibility is the idea that Guy steps, irresponsibly but intentionally, into the conveyance that transfers an agent from Earth to the alien destination, advertently assuming the role. He thus replaces the usual highly qualified, competent, well-trained and experienced hero of such tales with someone quite ordinary. His reasoning: If the other guy was all-that, how'd he let a schmuck like Guy get the better of him?

Some influences

Sword and Planet

The first step: Construct a solar system --here or far distant-- in which our hero would roam. Brackett's Skaith might be a useful starting point for research, although Vance might be a better source of inspiration. Also look into fan versions of the Firefly system.

The Practicalities

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