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THE ROCK OF CAGES

J D Roberts has agreed to pen, The Rock of Cages, a Yank Taggert Cybernovel tentatively scheduled for publication in 2005.

The sci-fi novel is set in a penal colony of the future-a world of colossal contrasts.  Pictured below are working graphics from the upcoming cybernovel.

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Pictured above:  Yank Taggert on dock-awaiting transfer to Bigelow Island.  Next, the Inner City-Long Shot-from Cybernovel and Cyberscript.   Colomar's Quarters-Donnas at leisure inside his luxurious natatorium. 

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Pictured above:  Yank Taggert confronting fellow Chargees aboard converted troop transport in route to Bigelow Island  (Note: updated with new metal textures and additional character.  Next, Yank and Mouget' at way station on Bigelow Island.  Lastly, inside Volker Ketrow's quarters on Bigelow Island-hologram-Yank Taggert.

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Pictured above:  Taggert suffering a Prepram induced hallucination inside the Detention Cylinder.  Next, a reverse angle on Taggert-surrounded, and, lastly, the last shot of the cybernovel, The Rock of Cages-Taggert returns to the Inner City.

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Pictured above, Dillon and Marisa in two scenes from The Stones of Titans.  Both scenes completed on the new computer.  Two gigs of RAM makes these possible. Also, floating city fantasy shot. 

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Pictured above, Marisa a tribute to a well known Sci-Fi Illustrator.  Next, A Leap of Faith.  Also, Taggert avoiding Chrome Creature.  And, Taggert attacking from most vulnerable angle.

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Pictured above:  Yank and Marisa escape from Chrome Creatures.  And, an Inner City power station with guard.  Marisa bathing inside Page's quarters and Taggert hallucinating under the influence of Prepram.

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Pictured above:  Marisa being interrogated by chrome creatures.  Also, Taggert taking out chrome creatures.

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Pictured above: Chrome City-Establishing Shot and, Inner City, Colomar's quarters-Colomar in full lotus position, Donnas arguing, taking in holographic background. And, Taggert undergoing reprogramming-hallucinations enhanced by an appearance of Marisa.

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Pictured above: Marisa alluring and luring...but who?  Who else-Taggert! Taggert, Marisa inside Colliseum labyrinth Stones of Titans.

 

Pictured above:  An image from upcoming page out of The Rock of Cages.

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Calendar Images

Pictured below are assorted 3-D graphics completed in Bryce-5.  Most contain figures imported in from Poser-4.  No themes here, just pure whimsy.  From left to right-  Swan Diver-degree of difficulty-Nine Point One. Dragoon's Lagoon Low Tide.  Primal Cave with bold explorer.  Desert Pete-Prime the pump, you must have faith to receive.  Titanic-Iceberg, Dead Ahead.  Joshua Tree.  Not So Jolly Roger, (revised with Great Whites schooling).  Swimmer-Didn't you see the sign?  Apparently not. Vineland swimming hole.  Princess Pasha and her dog Spot.  Weigh Station on Androgyna Seven (updated).  Space Station K, Ancht Quandrant (updated). And... "Houston, we've got a problem." Rest In Space.

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