The Approaching Storm (Stuck at Customs) for rj001 by Spacer_01
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This is the start of my own little render series. My own little world, and a with fascination of Mars type worlds.
This one's for rj001, the modeler of some of the coolest sci-fi sets and vehicles.
Also features Porsimo's really cool LRV and GA-850A freebies.
Pure Carrara 6 render (terrain, background terrain, sky, atmosphere, lighting, dust, etc). Only signature added in photoshop.
"Is there a problem Ma'am?" asked the port security officer, his voice sounding synthetic through the helmet's mic.
"Yes!" Captain Ariana exclaimed, trying to keep it cool despite the hassle with the port manifest droid. "This dumb manifest droid is purposely taking its sweet time. I'm already running late and I have one more stop to make before the storm hits!"
Security officer Dirk rolled his eyes within the privacy of his helmet, then glanced unintentionally at the sexy femdroid's voluptuous figure before snapping his attention back to the tramp freighter captain. Just great, Dirk thought, Another hot and sassy transport jock eager to splatter herself across the landscape. "With all due respect Ma'am, no cargo arrives or departs without a proper manifest check. Thats the port droids job, and strict port regulations."
"C'mon...! Its just barrels of livestock feed and crates of evaporator parts for fark's sake!" Ariana groaned impatiently.
"Riiiight. Thats what the last transport jock said and had happened to be ferrying contraband. Look Ma'am, you, and every other transport pilot are being grounded until the storm passes. Control tower chief's orders. No ifs, buts, negotiations, haggling or bribes. Sooner your manifest is processed and cargo inspected, and only if there is time, you can start unloading your cargo. If not, and either way, you can choose to sit and wait the storm out in your ship, or in the plaza complex. Room and board fees are waived during storm lockdown conditions."
"But the storm could last for days!" Ariana complained.
Security officer Dirk asked, "Thats your ship behind you isn't it Ma'am?"
"Yes, but-" Ariana started in reply.
"And I can impose double parking fees." Dirk said, cutting her off.
"What double parking fees?!? Thats Extortion! I'm barely able to cut a profit these days."
Dirk verbally pointed out flatly, "Yes, however, this landing zone is for small craft only, and your taking up at least two small widths. Port landing regulations, section five."
"But-" Ariana held up her palms in meager protest.
"But What? Do you want double parking fees or not?" Dirk asked, offering her a choice.
"No... I just wanted... Oh never mind..." Captain Ariana sighed in defeat, as she slumped her shoulders.
Additional notes below. For some reason wouldn't fit in here despite being under the 4096 character limit.
Comments (18)
Spacer_01
Whether Captain Ariana had realized or not, port regulations were in place for both the small Outpost's security for imported goods of any type. As well as for the safety of its small surrounding rural community population. As well as for all transport and freighter pilots. The reddish haze in the distant background was just the visible perimeter of the dust stormfront. The outermost edges of the storm consist of ultra-fine dust particles, that roll in windlessly. About the same consistency that gets kicked up from the ground just by walking. Almost imperceptibly, the density thickens to pea soup, and the danger becomes apparent: - possible death from asphyxiation (re-breather filtration masks required) - Engines clog up and fail, resulting in crashlandings - wind becomes noticeable, increasing in speeds and strength as dust becomes thicker in density - surface abrasion from high speed dust and sand particles closer towards the storm's core. Can strip flesh from soft skinned humans and creatures. Brash and cocky pilots rarely heed the warnings, and thus the landscape gets littered with wreckages. This has also breeds treasure hunters and salvage seekers as a opportunistic nomadic way of life for some habitants of this planet. It is at small outpost complexes such as here that Bazaars exist as commerce centers for the rural folk. Contained within the connected buildings are also areas of drink, eatery, entertainment, and temporary room and board. Additional Credits: Porsimo: LRV and GC-850A Shukky: Yan 5001z Daz3d: Mil Dragon 1, V3, V2, Daz Droid, M3, Cart, Davide 3.0, Simply Cool for David, DesertStorm vehicle, Pterodactyl, Thankyou for viewing. Welcome to my new little sandbox. Enjoy the ride. :)
PSDuck
Great story! I'll keep on watch for a new installment!
NoelCan
Way to go man. Really cool theme, it is up to You where this goes.. Great render and effects..
Spacer_01
Thanks! :) As probably everyone is wondering 'what the heck?!?', see'ing sci-fi tech, post apoc worn buildings and vehicles, droids, dragons, dinos (pterodactyls) all in the same render... Its quite a mix isn't it? Well, I'll explain pieces of it over time. Hopefully it'll make more sense. Things might get a little wilder yet too. Might also be a little easier to digest if your a subscriber to the notion of 'one's imagination and the skies the only limit' ;) Incase I forgot to mention, comments, opinions, and suggestions are always welcome.
fullquiver
Great scene and story. Looking forward to seeing how this develops. The dust behind the distant rover is great. And the hazy dusty sky is excellent. Having just come back from the desert...you nailed it.
rj001
great work
aureagle
Oh this is so beautiful mate!!! I am a scientist too and I love science especially physics... (I call it fizzy ;)... And in this little story you've tried to capture everything from every angle.. I don't like aliens and things like science fiction (because science fiction is fiction and not science, science is by definition the study of facts and not fictions). But anyway, being a scientist and a human being simultaneously is really hard, but you've done it here! The render is another thing in which you've captured everything... logically and physically... the dust storm, the dust from the vehicle's tyres... Lovely... it definitely deserves to be a favourite and I'm stuck in it too ;)
Zaarin
Brilliant work, probably your best yet! I love the classic sci-fi feel. :D Five stars.
Biffowitz
You've put together a cool scene, this looks great!
Ridley5
Lots to see here..I love detailed scenes with many characters and you've done a great job of mixing sci-fi and fantasy elements. Very cool work on the little details (dust kicked up by the truck)..really adds to the feeling that this is a living place.
JeffersonAF
Great work, very good composition.
kjer_99
My kind of render! Lots and lots of small details to find and enjoy.
Madbat
Really cool desert sci-fi! I was going for this look in a recent image, I can see how badly I flubbed it lol! Do you mind if I take some notes?
Spacer_01
Go ahead Madbat :) We're all here to learn and be inspired by others examples.
Spacer_01
Btw, this is one of those renders where I kept on expecting each new character loaded would be the one that crashes the render... Turned out in every test render, I kept on muttering "Nope, not yet I guess." Then it eventually came down to "I'd better stop while I'm ahead... And before adding too much begins to detract from the scene..."
wawadave
Totally well done!!
ex_nihilo_studios122
A very creative use of some of the most recognizable characters in the world of 3D content. Well done, and well placed. Looks spectacular! Thomas
gojira
Wow - a fabulously crowded scene with lots to see . . . !