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Last weekend we watched Edge of Darkness (1985), a short BBC series I saw recommended as fodder for Delta Green. There's no Mythos elements in it but it would be a doddle imagine some. Primarily it's great for its depiction of various 'intelligence' factions operating simultaneusly in cooperation and competition... and the eccentric character of those capable of being involved in such nonsense and confusion.
It's a bit bleak but not entirely grimdark. Despite not being an overt comedy, translated to Delta Green it would certainly add some humour.
ALSO, I continue watching Blake's 7 and my love of it grows with each episode. The low-budget effects just add to the fun and atmosphere. I love the way 'space' looks in exterior shots. Also, the abundant use of white, which used to be associated more with future tech than grey and black. I appreciate that the main characters are just a bit reticent to use violence to resolve situations (one of them flat out cannot)... not gunning down opponents as freely as on some scifi shows, they also have multiple colorful costumes which helps set their demeanor apart from their milataristic enemies. Also, the way the female characters are depicted as being VERY capable... without anyone having to draw attention to it.
Despite the recent thimble-hurricane over 40K, this show seems like it (among many other things) must have been on the minds of the original writers of Rogue Trader (digital weapons!) and could certainly exist in the original take on the setting. Embracing its 'robin hood in space' notions again might be the balm for those tired of 40K's excessive grimdark military wank (yes, I know about how the show ends... don't matter).
It's a bit bleak but not entirely grimdark. Despite not being an overt comedy, translated to Delta Green it would certainly add some humour.
ALSO, I continue watching Blake's 7 and my love of it grows with each episode. The low-budget effects just add to the fun and atmosphere. I love the way 'space' looks in exterior shots. Also, the abundant use of white, which used to be associated more with future tech than grey and black. I appreciate that the main characters are just a bit reticent to use violence to resolve situations (one of them flat out cannot)... not gunning down opponents as freely as on some scifi shows, they also have multiple colorful costumes which helps set their demeanor apart from their milataristic enemies. Also, the way the female characters are depicted as being VERY capable... without anyone having to draw attention to it.
Despite the recent thimble-hurricane over 40K, this show seems like it (among many other things) must have been on the minds of the original writers of Rogue Trader (digital weapons!) and could certainly exist in the original take on the setting. Embracing its 'robin hood in space' notions again might be the balm for those tired of 40K's excessive grimdark military wank (yes, I know about how the show ends... don't matter).
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