The Triplets by KatesFriend

Vue • Film/TV • posted on Sep 15, 2016

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From the personal notes of Dr. Clayton Forrester during the Martian Invasion of 1953 circa: Monday, the 31st of August 1953 Vicinity of Irvine, California. I have been reprieved by fate due to the fortunate placement of a single cherry tree. I did not doubt that I was about to die. And if the machine had waited a second longer, I would have. One more in a monstrously long list of 'disappeared'. Snap frozen at near absolute zero where all molecular bonds shatter. That's how their strafing weapons destroy, matter reduced to its component atoms. The empty green glow is conjectured to be bonding energy released as air molecules fracture. With not even ashes left for anyone to mourn. We fled Irvine for the surrounding countryside, relentlessly pursued by the advancing triplets. They were as cruel as they were systematic. The machines seemed to focus more energy on killing the helpless than they did the army. Not that human military intervention has proven to be any less helpless. Not so much as a scratch. No report of any fallen craft from anywhere. I say 'machines' as I originally believed that they were just that. Soulless robots following some remotely engineered plan without thought as to what they were doing. I hoped that their makers had no idea of the horror which they had unleashed. As terrible as that thought was, I wanted to believe that this was some kind of misunderstanding. Something that could just stop as abruptly as it began. But I've seen them. And now there is word of others having encountered 'creatures'. No doubt the pilots of these machines. Eyewitnesses speak of such common characteristics...

Stunted bodies – maybe three-and-a-half feet tall.
Large, 'unnatural' heads fused to their torsos.
A three facet 'compound eye' – sensitive to bright light.
Thin, branch-like arms sprouting three similar digits.
No discernible legs – though they can move quickly nevertheless.
No associated respirators or other life support technology. If they breath, they can breath our air.
No apparent clothing, uniforms, insignia or symbols.
As many a three occupants per craft.

One elderly woman remarked they were, “the stumps which refused to die after chopping”. It's clear that the invasion is a premeditated act and implemented by an ordered, obedient army. Still, the details point to a curious recklessness in the character of the Martians. Their approach and individual actions are hard to fathom. Perhaps they believe their overwhelming technical advantage removes all need for discretion. Maybe they are driven by an unseen urgency which denied greater preparation or training. Maybe these 'soldiers' are less than ideal. Maybe the entire force is 'disposable', mass produced throw aways. As hard as that is to believe, I will admit that I am weighing human considerations against a decidedly nonhuman agency. These beings may be as radically different ethically and psychologically as they are physically. Which brings me to the number three. A value which appears integral to their nature. Much more so than the number five is to many lifeforms on Earth. What are we to make of that?...

This is my personal tribute to George Pal's 1953 feature production of 'The War Of The Worlds'. A movie that still holds up well against many modern films of the same genre; even with the advances of CGI. And if that were not enough, its principle hero is a non-smoking scientist named Clayton - what's not to love there? Note major kudos to Winchell D. Chung Jr. (designer) and Bill Redfern (convertor) for the 3D rendition of Albert Nozaki's Martian Flyer which I used in this Vue rendering.

Comments (12)

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GrandmaT

4:38PM | Thu, 15 September 2016

Fantastic!

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eekdog

4:43PM | Thu, 15 September 2016

So reminds me of the original War of the Worlds movie. Dynamite work, Clayton. 10+/fav.

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Cyve

4:47PM | Thu, 15 September 2016

What a marvelous scene / composition my friend... Fantastically well done !!!

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rhol_figament

6:52PM | Thu, 15 September 2016

Well done, an old fav was a radio redo of the original broadcast...

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Faemike55

8:10PM | Thu, 15 September 2016

that movie is still on the top of my list of favorite SF movies! Great presentation and narrative

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tetrasnake

7:08AM | Fri, 16 September 2016

I haven't seen this movie in years! Fantastic piece!

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RodS Online Now!

5:07PM | Sat, 17 September 2016

You really nailed the feel of the movie and the feel of Well's classic. Very well done!

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sandra46

11:32AM | Sun, 18 September 2016

superlative work

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flavia49

7:12PM | Thu, 22 September 2016

fine work

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nefertiabet

10:42AM | Tue, 27 September 2016

What a fantastic scene and wonderful effects my friend!!! Great Job!!!

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ACue

11:27PM | Thu, 13 October 2016

Oooooh! How did I miss this??? One of my most favorite films of ALL TIME. Any kudos to George Pal is a sign of higher intelligence in my book. You have done it justice, my friend! 5 +++ By the way ... I love your narrative.

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