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Niffo
Defenders of Order
#1 - 2011-10-24 03:45:35 UTC
From a sci-fi fan, I just wanted to say how fun it was finding the Alien head on a lot of the Amarr ships (mostly the older ones) built subtly but definitely present in the designs. For instance, check out the Punisher from a few different angles, and then the Magnate. Those are a few - you will have to find the others to see what I mean.

Either way, I wonder if that guy (or gal) is still working at Eve? I hope so!

0/
T' Elk
Strategically Bad
Goonswarm Federation
#2 - 2011-10-24 03:48:04 UTC
Where can I get me some of what you're smoking? Seems like good ****.

~Badposter since FOOOOREEEEEVAAAAAR~ I come back after 2 years to THIS? ~Now 4 years apparently
Niffo
Defenders of Order
#3 - 2011-10-24 03:56:20 UTC
lol no special substances here but there's no doubt ... whoever designed the initial Amarr launch for ship design (whether it was one person or a team) was definitely a fan of the Aliens franchise. You just can't miss it - view the frigs if you don't believe me. Cool
Xercodo
Cruor Angelicus
#4 - 2011-10-24 04:00:22 UTC
Amarr are clearly aliens

The Drake is a Lie
Niffo
Defenders of Order
#5 - 2011-10-24 04:02:35 UTC
Awesome pic!
Terminal Entry
New Fnord Industries
#6 - 2011-10-24 04:25:20 UTC
Yes, a lot of them do and that's a nice pic Big smile

T' Elk - You'll need to try harder on your trolling technique. Thought I have thought in the past something similar with regards to what the original Caldari ship designer was on and/or smoking...
Pak Narhoo
Splinter Foundation
#7 - 2011-10-24 04:39:18 UTC
Heh, :) if there is one 'Alien' inspired ship then it is the Gallente Incursus.
Dalloway Jones
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#8 - 2011-10-24 04:45:52 UTC
Yeah I love that about the Amarr ships. The Armageddon is the most Gigeresque of the bunch.
non judgement
Without Fear
Flying Burning Ships Alliance
#9 - 2011-10-24 05:23:38 UTC
I thought the badgers had faces on the backs of them.. the pattern of lights?
T' Elk
Strategically Bad
Goonswarm Federation
#10 - 2011-10-24 13:31:37 UTC
Terminal Entry wrote:
Yes, a lot of them do and that's a nice pic Big smile

T' Elk - You'll need to try harder on your trolling technique. Thought I have thought in the past something similar with regards to what the original Caldari ship designer was on and/or smoking...

Do not bash my trolling techniques until you have tried 'em, kiddo. I actually wasn't trolling, weed is now boring.

~Badposter since FOOOOREEEEEVAAAAAR~ I come back after 2 years to THIS? ~Now 4 years apparently
Renan Ruivo
Forcas armadas
Brave Collective
#11 - 2011-10-24 13:47:42 UTC
Xercodo wrote:
Amarr are clearly aliens


If ship skins ever get introduced, and we get a decal resembling something like a mouth with fangs, i'm so putting one on the geddon.

The world is a community of idiots doing a series of things until it explodes and we all die.
Renan Ruivo
Forcas armadas
Brave Collective
#12 - 2011-10-30 16:03:15 UTC
bumping this bcause the pic is awesome

The world is a community of idiots doing a series of things until it explodes and we all die.
Morganta
The Greater Goon
#13 - 2011-10-30 16:54:16 UTC
Many sci-fi artists find Hans Giger inspirational

check out his website, he even sells furniture Lol
Nova Fox
Novafox Shipyards
#14 - 2011-10-30 17:03:24 UTC
Not sure what happen to A'esgir (sp?) hes not lead art director anymore it seems and he originally put the theme of eve together.

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Kerdrak
Querry Moon
#15 - 2011-10-30 17:17:05 UTC
I always had the impression Amarr was inspired in ancient roman stuff, like gladiator shields, helmets and all that.
Niffo
Defenders of Order
#16 - 2011-10-31 23:44:19 UTC
Nova Fox wrote:
Not sure what happen to A'esgir (sp?) hes not lead art director anymore it seems and he originally put the theme of eve together.


Would be awesome to get an answer from the brass on who actually skinned the Amarr ships, or others for that matter - and if they're still working for the team or have moved on.
Hexus Draidin
Intersteller Masons
#17 - 2011-11-01 00:40:11 UTC
I thought I'd take this opportunity to mention the bearded man on the Tengu's fuel catalyst. It fascinates me to no end.

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