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| + | [[Image:Mutabilisneilbadman.png|thumb|right|250px|Mutabilis. Cover by Neil Badman]] |
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| + | ''Mutabilis'' is an [[Oolite]] novella by [[Drew Wagar]]. It is the sequel to [[Status Quo]] and the second part of the Oolite Saga. |
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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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| − | This is a short story based on Oolite, sequel to [[Status Quo]], written by [[Drew Wagar]]. The characters from Status Quo reprise their roles in a story which promises to be somewhat darker than the original. |
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| + | "When a series of linked murders forces GalCop to outlaw the shadow organisation known as 'The Dark Wheel', a mysterious top secret document must be found in order to stave off a Galactic conflict. The document contains a devastating secret; the key to power, domination and control. A secret as old as space itself, the location of the legendary planet [[Raxxla]]." |
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| − | It is set in 3140, prior to current Oolite time (Year 3142), but after the events of Elite (Year 3125) and two years after the events of [[Status Quo]] (3138). These dates are based on events given in Selezen's excellent hypothetical [http://www.hughesd.co.uk/elite/content/oo-timeline.asp Elite/Oolite chronology] and based on his interpretation of GalCop history. |
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| + | There is also a [http://www.facebook.com/drewwagarwriter facebook fan page]. |
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| − | The story is about the nature of the mythical planet [[Raxxla]]. |
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| − | The story is currently being written and the latest installment and feedback can be located on the [http://www.aegidian.org/bb Oolite Bulletin Board] |
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| − | Readers are welcome to submit feedback and comments to the author via his [http://www.wagar.org.uk website]. |
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== Downloads == |
== Downloads == |
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| − | Chapter One can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_One.pdf here]. |
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| + | *You can download the story from this [https://www.ascorbius.com/drewwagaroolite website]. |
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| + | *Or you can download [[Ship Library Book-Mutabilis]] (through the in-game [[Expansions Manager]]) for your [[Ship's Library OXP]]. You can then read it on an [[MFD]] while flying! |
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| − | Chapter Two can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_Two.pdf here]. |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| − | Chapter Three can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_Three.pdf here] |
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| + | Mutabilis is set two years after the events of Status Quo, in the year 3140. This is two years before official game time of Oolite, the year 3142. |
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| − | Chapter Four can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_Four.pdf here] |
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| + | The cover design for Mutabilis was the subject of a competition. The winning entry was produced by Neil Badman and is used for both the online and hardcopy versions. You can see all the other entries below. These are also included in the online version of the story. |
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| − | Chapter Five can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_Five.pdf here] |
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| − | Chapter Six can be downloaded from [http://www.wagar.org.uk/downloads/book/oolite/Mutabilis_Chapter_Six.pdf here] |
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| − | Chapter Seven is currently being worked on (17/08/2007) |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | It is unlikely that this Raxxla story will gel with many of the other stories about Raxxla in the Elite/Oolite FanFic area, however, it will not contradict either the Elite Manual or the original Novella 'The Dark Wheel'. |
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| + | <gallery caption="Mutabilis Cover Entries" widths="80px" heights="80px" perrow="5"> |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisdrew.JPG|Drew Wagar |
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| + | Image:Mutabilissteveclarke.png|Steve Clarke |
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| + | Image:Mutabiliskevinhunt.png|Kevin Hunt |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisdennispederson.jpg|Dennis Thony Pedersen |
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| + | Image:Mutabiliskillerwolf.jpg|Killer Wolf |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisduncan.jpg|Duncan (artwork by Jonathan Schedin) |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisramon.png|Ramon |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisboblavellee.png|Bob Lavellee |
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| + | Image:Mutabilisneilbadman.png|Neil Badman |
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| + | </gallery> |
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+ | [[Category:Mutabilis| ]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 4 March 2021
Mutabilis is an Oolite novella by Drew Wagar. It is the sequel to Status Quo and the second part of the Oolite Saga.
Introduction
"When a series of linked murders forces GalCop to outlaw the shadow organisation known as 'The Dark Wheel', a mysterious top secret document must be found in order to stave off a Galactic conflict. The document contains a devastating secret; the key to power, domination and control. A secret as old as space itself, the location of the legendary planet Raxxla."
There is also a facebook fan page.
Downloads
- You can download the story from this website.
- Or you can download Ship Library Book-Mutabilis (through the in-game Expansions Manager) for your Ship's Library OXP. You can then read it on an MFD while flying!
Notes
Mutabilis is set two years after the events of Status Quo, in the year 3140. This is two years before official game time of Oolite, the year 3142.
The cover design for Mutabilis was the subject of a competition. The winning entry was produced by Neil Badman and is used for both the online and hardcopy versions. You can see all the other entries below. These are also included in the online version of the story.
- Mutabilis Cover Entries
Drew Wagar
Steve Clarke
Kevin Hunt
Dennis Thony Pedersen
Killer Wolf
Duncan (artwork by Jonathan Schedin)
Ramon
Bob Lavellee
Neil Badman
