Girl Genius XVI: The Wrath of Klaus

[petersohn]

Dimo probably knows these "guys", as he not only is not confident that he can defeat them (actually he knows he can't), but he thinks that even Agatha's and the monks' mad science is not enough, although Agatha has shown pretty impressive things, and the monks are not bad spark either.

[Kislath]

HAHAHAHAAH!!
This was a funny one!

[BRC]

Dimo probably knows these "guys", as he not only is not confident that he can defeat them (actually he knows he can't), but he thinks that even Agatha's and the monks' mad science is not enough, although Agatha has shown pretty impressive things, and the monks are not bad spark either.

He also knows what they have on them at this exact moment.

"RUN" could mean "RUN BACK TO THE TRAIN SO YOU CAN SAFELY USE THE WEAPONS THERE" not "RUN FOR THE HILLS! THERE IS NO HOPE FOR VICTORY".

Between Agatha and the Monks, they can probably take out the Bear Army, but first they need to get to safety.

[Giggling Ghast]

They're fuzzy fiends from Hell!

[Deliverance]

They're fuzzy fiends from Hell!

As good an explanation as any.

It seems unlikely that they are bears, as they are dark of pelt and roar - and black bears don't roar. Though I guess a speaking Girl Genius bear could take elocution lessons and learn....

[smuchmuch]

Ah, bears. The number one threat to Europa.

So who do you think wins between a Jaeger, a Dreen and a Bear ?

[Rakaydos]

Ah, bears. The number one threat to Europa.

So who do you think wins between a Jaeger, a Dreen and a Bear ?

Dreen. They have powers.

[factotum]

Yeah, I'd go with Dreen as well--even if they *don't* have powers, they're pretty much indestructible (as Tweedle proved when trying to crush one with his giant robot).

[Divayth Fyr]

So who do you think wins between a Jaeger, a Dreen and a Bear ?

If a Jaeger General considers the Dreen to be unstoppable and scary, it seems like an obvious choice.

[halfeye]

Yeah, I'd go with Dreen as well--even if they *don't* have powers, they're pretty much indestructible (as Tweedle proved when trying to crush one with his giant robot).

He was in it. It was battle armour, not a robot (which would be autonomous, and called a "clank" in world).

[petersohn]

The strange thing about that scene is that the dreen appeared, scared the jägers and Tarvek, then other things started happening and it was simply not mentioned again.

[ChowGuy]

The strange thing about that scene is that the dreen appeared, scared the jägers and Tarvek, then other things started happening and it was simply not mentioned again.

But the Dreen had been mentioned before as being used as guards, raher then combatants per se. Which tends to play into the idea that they were intended as some sort of "Dementor" reference. Just the sort of thing Klaus would senf to recover a "prisoner" but not to take a town. If so, we not likely to see them used in action.

[stsasser]

But the Dreen had been mentioned before as being used as guards, raher then combatants per se. Which tends to play into the idea that they were intended as some sort of "Dementor" reference. Just the sort of thing Klaus would senf to recover a "prisoner" but not to take a town. If so, we not likely to see them used in action.

Dreen in action

[Rodin]

That scene in the book actually mentions the Dreen. From what I recall, they scare the Slaver Wasps.

[Irk]

The Dreen are also mentioned in one of the novels as being the only beings that the slaver wasps sort of shied away from. There supposed to have some sort of mysterious power that just makes them unbelievably fearsome combatants. It might have something to do with manipulating technology, but it has never really been described fully, I don;t think. I really hope they don't do the same thing with these bears, I want to see what's up with them. Clearly they are some sort of Construct, but who made them, and why are they allied with this guy? THey are clearly quite old (Dimo recognized them), and since they are in league with the guy trying to catch Lady Margolotta, they could have something to do with the Storm King. Although I really have no idea as there is also some sort of key involved, hidden inside of a book, and I'm still speculating about what it could conceivably open.

I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread before, Girl Genius is easily one of my favorite webcomics, next to OoTS, Gunnkerkrigg, and a few others.

EDIT: Also, the Dreen apparently "kill with a touch" according to the book in which they are featured.

[Emperordaniel]

EDIT: Also, the Dreen apparently "kill with a touch" according to the book in which they are featured.

No wonder the Jagers think they're no fun to fight, then.

[petersohn]

I guess the bears will be worfed by someone or something else.

[Porthos]

Update's up.

Yessss. Moar Gil/Higgs goodness. With (soon to be) added bonus of Vole. Yes. This should be fun.

[ChowGuy]

"Has no sense of humor" ? Well, where's the fun in that?

[BannedInSchool]

I'm never going to see Paris before I die!!!

[Aquillion]

"More'n some, I reckon." Yeah, I'll bet.

[eee]

That last part is actually rather... poignant.

Why is Gil working shirtless? O_o

[Traab]

That last part is actually rather... poignant.

Why is Gil working shirtless? O_o

He has a harness of some sort on. Im sure there is a reason for it.

[ChowGuy]

He has a harness of some sort on. Im sure there is a reason for it.

He was also shirtless the entire time was in the suit, or at the very least not wear the same high same high collar and sigil he had on before he went in.

Of course, so was Higgs, and Gil was also clean shaven, but whereas Higgs being a proper airman would never go back on duty out of uniform Gil has no such inhibitions, and besides he's obviously been busy.

[stsasser]

He was also shirtless the entire time was in the suit, or at the very least not wear the same high same high collar and sigil he had on before he went in.

Of course, so was Higgs, and Gil was also clean shaven, but whereas Higgs being a proper airman would never go back on duty out of uniform Gil has no such inhibitions, and besides he's obviously been busy.

I think this may be Klaus running the show right now.

[multilis]

I think this may be Klaus running the show right now.

I took it as at least a mix including Klaus based on Gil's eyes, face, etc.

Lucy leaked through a little on Agatha when Agatha was talking to Tarvek, Gil and Klaus are not enemies in same way, probably a fair bit of leaking and times when they both are running show at same time. When their goals are same they may work as team to degree to try and get job done.

[Thomar_of_Uointer]

That last part is actually rather... poignant.

Why is Gil working shirtless? O_o

This far into the comic and you still have to ask why?

[Emperordaniel]

This far into the comic and you still have to ask why?

It must be rather hot in that room... if you know what I mean

[SlyGuyMcFly]

It must be rather hot in that room... if you know what I mean

There may not be heat, but there's definitely hotness!

[Rodin]

The reason for the shirtless scenes summed up:

http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comi...1#.U9SdbfldViY