Plight of the Doom Planet is a four-part series in the greater Omicron Sunrider saga. On a forgotten planet in the far reaches of a lost galaxy’s outer territories, the last surviving city of Tong’th is in peril. After the revolution to overthrow the malevolent plutocratic kings, a schism rips through the city, rending its citizens and their allegiances asunder. But with the appearance of a mysterious prophet from the forbidden wastes, the last bastion of humanity on this desolate world is forced to unite against the impending arrival of an even greater menace.

The sons of the once-mighty kings have been at war for years with the radical freedom fighters, led by the charismatic mercenary captain, Omicron Sunrider. But Andaa, a forgotten descendant of the old Draethian dynasty knows that even more sinister forces are afoot beneath the great city’s depths. The words of the Chaosmancer are cryptic and arcane, but this Moonchild may hold the key to unlocking Tong’th’s ancient secrets and saving its people from oblivion.

Turmoil has errupted in the city of Tong’th, and an ancient beast has awoken. The Wizardarium Maelfactorate has for centuries served the ruling kings as civil servants and bureaucrats. They have waited for centuries to strike, and with Tong’th at its most crippled state, Grand Wizard Ryacal has seized power. Together, Omicron Sunrider, Andaa, and the great Chaosmancer Serrus must march on the Ravensblood Tower and recapture the city from the wicked tyrants.

In the thrilling conclusion to Plight of the Doom Planet, the great city of Tong’th is in its most desperate hour. Survivors of the Wizardarium raid have fled underground, and chaos reigns supreme. The threat is passed, but where will Sunrider’s forces go next?

Special thanks to Ryan for the brainstorming and inspiration on these. Watch the best-sellers list for more exciting titles from sci-fi master S. G. Melvar!

A real-world application of the greatest Far Side cartoon ever.

Got this in my email today. Looks like the ghost of Mohammad’s up to his old tricks again.

The University of Alberta Students’ Union is currently holding elections for its executive positions. This is kind of a big deal for The Gateway.

One of the added bonuses of the campaign trail is the treasures that can be found on the sidelines. Take, for example, this excellent Craig Turner mask that I was able to fashion out of a discarded banner. This is sure to bring endless joy to the office for minutes to come.

Though I stopped reading Maxim magazine when I was 17 (inexplicably longer than it took me to realize that there are free photos of women on the Internet with even fewer clothes), this diagram of Denzel Washington’s film resumé is probably the best way to break down the man’s diverse career.

I…I don’t even know what to say. This sketch comedy bit by Scott Gairdner captures the shit-headedness of the Juggalo lifestyle so aptly. Faygo 4 Lyfe!

via LaughingSquid

It’s refreshing to know that in this age of terrible hockey, Sidney Crosby does not have a dark side.

A year ago today, Ironclad Folly was born.

Lamenting the death of the high school newspaper in response to a less-than-successful journalism conference the Gateway had thrown aimed at high school students, I vowed that I’d stop dragging my feet and finally get involved in this “Internet” thing that seems to make all the cool kids so hip. Despite insisting that it was merely another passing fancy and wouldn’t last, I’ve somehow managed to keep the care and attention to post semi-regular, mostly inane updates for the past year for my tens of readers.

Thanks for all the fish, friends. I’ll gladly accept paper or clocks.

Previously: The Slender Man mythos

Look at this action figure. Just look at it. This is innovation at its best, my friends.

Major props to the artist, Jin-Saotome.