Translation request: Sixliner train bios!
Charles Calhoun
their own tech spec writeups. It's my understanding that they never
had individual specs in G1, so these would be brand new. Would anyone
be able to translate these for us? I haven't got a scanner, but I
suppose I could head over to Kinko's if necessary. Thanks!
Gyumaoh
http://www.geocities.com/superjinrai/1991/linerteam.html
Or you can use one of those online tranlators:
http://world.altavista.com/
Douglas W. Dlin
That'd be neat to see, all right. If you could scan & post 'em to a web
site, that'd probably be the most expedient way to get 'em viewed.
Doug Dlin
ap...@hotmail.com
npk
OK, I did. Here's what it spit out:
Liner team member
Most soldier leaf (northeast 200 -2000 Shinkansen)
Although you like poem, the ロマンチスト there is a place the
aggressive style is destructive roughly. Many people are astonished in
the
gap, but does not do the attack of death tron either the thing with
the combination of the spark. The wind is worked and the enemy is
pushed down.
Second soldier ディーゴ (steam locomotive)
To be the leader of the liner team, the leader of the
サイバトロンマイクロマスター. Strong appearance being
contrarily, delicate, logical
group. But, when anger reaches to apex, it cannot to either the
companions hold down the power. It is the master of sniping.
Third soldier knight (EF66 type blue train)
Calling and ninja soldier. Conduct with the darkness being proud,
maneuvers conduct of long time the possible tough guy. You work
universal machine " win guard ", participate with the land sea sky. It
has the special ability to work the darkness. The calling ninja well
enough comparatively chat.
Fourth soldier Alan (T * G * V)
In logical group above ディーゴ, thing quiet soldier. The skill
which works the electric appliance is used. That the giga TEX
volt/bolt
which is worked shakes death tron and has made rise. Being always
cool, if the gentleman the form you have the knight say, when the
shadow is thin, must be.
Fifth soldier spark (Tokaido Highway 100 Shinkansen)
The soldier whose speed pride is young. In order in the team for the
leaf and affinity to be agreeable, being even, there is many a thing
which acts.
Phenomenon it is young, with there is about to overcome, considerably
it is the wild person. The skill which works the water is made
proud.
Sixth soldier jaw (super ひ 651 super-express streetcars)
Specialist of information analysis. Working probe " gripper ",
procuring and analyzing all information it leads fight profitably. As
for
character reaching, the person who is possible to be frank. It is
superior in counseling ability and solves the trouble of many
サイバトロン
soldiers. The skill which works radio wave is used.
-npk
The skill which works the translation of the many languages is being
shamefully used.
Mark Brown
news:444180e9.02061...@posting.google.com...
*SNIP*
> -npk
> The skill which works the translation of the many languages is being
> shamefully used.
This is tagline-worthy. ;)
Mark
"It's like some truly bizarre techspec quote on its own!"
Douglas W. Dlin
Sweet! Okay, I've got a few minutes, for a change, so let's see what I
can do...
Liner Team Members
Warrior #1 LEIF (Tôhoku 200-2000 line Bullet Train)
Has a poetry-loving romanticist side, but his combat style is wild and
destructive. Many are shocked by this gap, but when teamed up with
Spark, Destron attacks are nothing to him. Manipulates wind to take
down his enemies.
Warrior #2 DIEGO (Steam Locomotive)
The leader of the Liner Team and peacemaker of the Cybertron
Micromasters. Contrary to his powerful outward appearance, he is a
delicate logicalist. However, when his anger reaches its peak, not even
his teammates can restrain his power. He is also an expert marksman.
[Yes, I'm sure "logicalist" doesn't exist, but the term basically
translates as a "logic-factionalist," so it doesn't quite mean
"logician," but more a "believer in/follower of logic." Ergo,
"logicalist." If anyone knows a better term, please speak up.]
Warrior #3 NIGHT (EF66 Blue Train) [= Sleeping Train]
A self-style ninja warrior. Operating in darkness is his specialty, and
when the battle stretches out for ages, this tough guy can take it.
Wields the all-purpose machine "Wingard," going into action on land, sea
and air. Has a special ability to control darkness. Rather talkative
for a self-styled ninja.
Warrior #4 ALAN (TGV)
A quiet warrior, more of a logicalist than Diego. Uses his skill at
controlling electrical items. The Mega-techvolt he wields makes the
Destrons shake in their foot casings. In the opinion of the always cool
and gentlemanly NIGHT, Alan tends to fade into the background.
Warrior #5 SPARK (Tôkaidô 100 line Bullet Train)
A young warrior who prides himself on his speed. Among his team, he's
most compatible with Leif, and they often act in concert. Owing to his
youth, he sometimes has his own way with matters and is something of a
roughneck. Specializes in controlling water.
Warrior #6 JOE (Super Hitachi 651 Line Limited Express Train)
A specialist in information analysis. Controlling his probe "Gripper,"
he obtains all sorts of intelligence, analyzes it, and uses it to guide
battles to his advantage. He's a good sort, extremely sociable of
character. His counseling abilities are outstanding, resolving the
worries of many a Cybertron. Uses his skill at manipulating electricity.
Doug Dlin
ap...@hotmail.com
Steve-o Stonebraker
> Sweet! Okay, I've got a few minutes, for a change, so let's see what I
> can do...
>
> Liner Team Members
Dang, those rock! Thanks, Doug. ^_^ Those are the same character names
as with the original Sixliner -- did they not have individual bios when
the toy was first released? Or are these new ones?
--Steve-o
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Douglas W. Dlin
>
> On Thu, 13 Jun 2002 01:28:59 GMT, Douglas W. Dlin wrote:
>> Sweet! Okay, I've got a few minutes, for a change, so let's see
>> what I can do...
>>
>> Liner Team Members
>> [snip!]
>
> Dang, those rock!
Yeah, a surprising level of character/personality present, considering
some Japanese specs.
> Thanks, Doug. ^_^
Glad to help...
> Those are the same character names as with the original Sixliner --
> did they not have individual bios when the toy was first released? Or
> are these new ones?
No, these are totally new; the individual members had no specs,
originally. This why the theory developed among fans here that the real
personality was of the gestalt form, and the individuals were
less-consequent segments thereof, and so didn't rate their own specs. I
wonder how strongly this'll affect that view.
Doug Dlin
ap...@hotmail.com
Charles Calhoun
> On Jun. 12, Gyumaoh wrote:
> >
> > I didn't translate them, but I put them up here if anyone else wants
> > to:
> >
> > http://www.geocities.com/superjinrai/1991/linerteam.html
Thanks, Gyumaoh!
> Warrior #1 LEIF (Tôhoku 200-2000 line Bullet Train)
> Has a poetry-loving romanticist side, but his combat style is wild and
> destructive. Many are shocked by this gap, but when teamed up with
> Spark, Destron attacks are nothing to him. Manipulates wind to take
> down his enemies.
>
> Warrior #2 DIEGO (Steam Locomotive)
> The leader of the Liner Team and peacemaker of the Cybertron
> Micromasters. Contrary to his powerful outward appearance, he is a
> delicate logicalist. However, when his anger reaches its peak, not even
> his teammates can restrain his power. He is also an expert marksman.
>
> [Yes, I'm sure "logicalist" doesn't exist, but the term basically
> translates as a "logic-factionalist," so it doesn't quite mean
> "logician," but more a "believer in/follower of logic." Ergo,
> "logicalist." If anyone knows a better term, please speak up.]
I can't think of anything. However, since English doesn't seem to
already have a word with this meaning, I reckon "logicalist" it's more
than good enough.
> Warrior #3 NIGHT (EF66 Blue Train) [= Sleeping Train]
> A self-style ninja warrior. Operating in darkness is his specialty, and
> when the battle stretches out for ages, this tough guy can take it.
> Wields the all-purpose machine "Wingard," going into action on land, sea
> and air. Has a special ability to control darkness. Rather talkative
> for a self-styled ninja.
I suppose we had to have a ninja. Reissue Night comes with the
winglike chestplate, so I assume that combining it with Night's
footplate (so Night's train mode can tow it) produces the Wingard.
> Warrior #4 ALAN (TGV)
> A quiet warrior, more of a logicalist than Diego. Uses his skill at
> controlling electrical items. The Mega-techvolt he wields makes the
> Destrons shake in their foot casings. In the opinion of the always cool
> and gentlemanly NIGHT, Alan tends to fade into the background.
Does that last bit seem to be a compliment or a mild insult? Or is
there enough information to make a determination? Re-Alan comes with
Sixliner's hip section, and it does peg into the top of his train
mode, so I suppose that's the Mega-techvolt.
> Warrior #5 SPARK (Tôkaidô 100 line Bullet Train)
> A young warrior who prides himself on his speed. Among his team, he's
> most compatible with Leif, and they often act in concert. Owing to his
> youth, he sometimes has his own way with matters and is something of a
> roughneck. Specializes in controlling water.
>
> Warrior #6 JOE (Super Hitachi 651 Line Limited Express Train)
> A specialist in information analysis. Controlling his probe "Gripper,"
> he obtains all sorts of intelligence, analyzes it, and uses it to guide
> battles to his advantage. He's a good sort, extremely sociable of
> character. His counseling abilities are outstanding, resolving the
> worries of many a Cybertron. Uses his skill at manipulating electricity.
Heh. Joe's missile racks make him easily the most threatening robot
on this team, so it's neat to see him as the intelligence man and the
group's counselor. Re-Joe comes with the fists, so the name "Gripper"
makes sense for his probe. For playtime purposes, I'm assuming that
Gripper is the combination of the fists, gun, head, and right
footplate, which can be towed by Joe's train mode.
> Doug Dlin
> ap...@hotmail.com
The translations are greatly appreciated, Doug. Thanks!
Douglas W. Dlin
specs are on the money to me, Charles.
Durned if I could figure out what the deal was with Night's comment on
Alan, though; it seemed out of left field to me, even for these specs.
I'm not sure if he was trying to show sympathy or be snide...
Doug Dlin
ap...@hotmail.com
Paul Segal
>
>Durned if I could figure out what the deal was with Night's comment on
>Alan, though; it seemed out of left field to me, even for these specs.
>I'm not sure if he was trying to show sympathy or be snide...
Since Night's got that whole "operates in darkness" thing, maybe "he fades into
the background" is Night's idea of a compliment.
-Paul Segal
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G.B.Blackrock
I notice that these numbers do not correspond to the numbers assigned
to the mini-trains in the instructions. Can anyone tell me which
robot is which? I understand "steam locomotive", "bullet train," and
"TGV", but the more specific nomenclature is meaningless to me.
Saying "Green and white bullet train" or "Blue and white bullet train"
is about my level of comprehension. :)
Thanks.
G.B. Blackrock
Gyumaoh
>to the mini-trains in the instructions.
Those were the "numbers" assigned to the old Liner Team. "Warrior #_" is the
closest thing they have to "Functions", unfortunately.
>LEIF (Tôhoku 200-2000 line Bullet Train
green & white
>SPARK (Tôkaidô 100 line Bullet Train
blue & white
>JOE (Super Hitachi 651 Line Limited Express Train)
the greyish one that becomes a leg of Sixliner
G.B.Blackrock
Thank you very much! With this information, and the translations
supplied earlier, I have started putting together American style tech
specs for these trains. Leif is the only one I've finished so far.
It can be found at: http://mypage.campuspipeline.com/NicodemusLegend/files/Leif.JPG
I'll try to have the rest (including one for Sixliner) within a week
or so.
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
http://mypage.campuspipeline.com/NicodemusLegend/files/Diego.jpg
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
Also, I've made a minor change to Leif's, giving him a more specific function.
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
http://mypage.campuspipeline.com/NicodemusLegend/files/Night.jpg
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
the blame for the character's name, I should protect Doug Dlin, who's
translations I've been using, by setting the record straight in that
he didn't come up with this quote. The blame for that falls on me and
me alone.
http://mypage.campuspipeline.com/NicodemusLegend/files/Joe.jpg
Just the merged form to do for now! Any comments or criticisms are
welcome. If I've made a mistake, I can always post a corrected
version.
G.B. Blackrock
G.B.Blackrock
Sixliner. This one was a little different than the six mini-train
Specs, in that it is not just a straight copy (with minor editing) of
Doug Dlin's translation. The reason for this is that the existing
translation (also by Dlin, I think) of Sixliner's Tech Specs is from
the original G1 version, which speaks more about the team as a whole
than about Sixliner specifically. It also has those "Teamwork" and
"Cooperation" line items used for Micromaster teams, which didn't seem
appropriate any more, since each member now has an individual spec.
Therefore, I've used elements of the original version, but have
written much more myself to flesh out the character. As always,
comments and criticisms are welcome, and I can always post an updated
version if someone catches something that warrants it.
http://mypage.campuspipeline.com/NicodemusLegend/files/sixliner.jpg
G.B. Blackrock
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Still hoping to unearth pictures of the Omnibots (anyone have the
mail-in ad scanned?) to create specs for them, too.