The festival will be revealing the exact categories all of the shows are nominated in later this summer, but the festival itself will be September 17 – 19, 2021 in, as you likely guessed. New Jersey. Perhaps we’ll see you there!
If you’ve been enjoying Rogue Tyger, have you checked out the Encyclopedia of the Imperium yet? It’s the definitive source for the history of the Seven Systems and the greater Imperium.
Art by Javier Charro
Tormar
(b. 422 SIY) Coutharian engineer associated with the freighter Tyger.
Tormar (ney Domash ur Virain) was birthed on the Coutharian homeworld of Uthar Kretik in the early 5th century. Typical of Coutharian culture, his early education came from his clan and clade where he showed a particular interest and aptitude for mechanical engineering.
While the Coutharian education system does not correspond to Imperial standards, the Bryson-Benefield Agreement of 363 did establish a methodology for determining educational equivalency. By those standards, Tormar has the equivalent of masters degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, avionics, nuclear engineering, and applied physics.
Prior to the 460s, Tormar appears to have worked primarily in Coutharian space, though his credentials certified several Coutharian vessels regularly travelling into the Imperium as “spaceworthy.” He also worked for a time supervising construction and repair of spacecraft at the drydocks of the Kilwa spaceport.
Several sources confirm that Tormar was one of the Coutharians who was part of the Salatiga Incident of 469. Some scholars, as a theory to explain Reg Macorum’s actions, speculate Tormar had not only had a primary role in the resolution of the incident, but may also have been on the Silver Star prior to the events. However, no evidence has been found that confirms Tormar working for the Zenocrate Cartel (which would be highly unlikely given the cartel’s actions in Coutharian space).
Tormar has been repeatedly listed in flight plans originating from and for maintenance requests at Flatrock for the freighter Tyger since SIY 470.
If you’ve been enjoying Rogue Tyger, have you checked out the Encyclopedia of the Imperium yet? It’s the definitive source for the history of the Seven Systems and the greater Imperium.
Art by Javier Charro
Grainne Kochowa
(b. 337 SIY) Arang Pelaiyu pilot associated with the Flatrock enclave and the freighter Tyger.
Grainne Kochowa is believed to have been born in the 4th century of the Imperium on the ocean world of Merso, part of the holdings of House Malde.
While the location of an Arang Pelaiyu not in Imperial service can sometimes be difficult, enclaves keep scrupulous genealogical records. In this case, the Battle of Merso in 431, a violent conflict typical of the late stages of the Border Wars, included the destruction of the enclave along with the rest of the main lagrange station. The oceans were further poisoned by toxic chemicals in the wreckage that impacted the surface, making the underwater settlements uninhabitable. Records regarding Grainne Kochowa’s early life and education are therefore lost.
The Arang Pelaiyu of Merso, displaying their species’ traditional stoicism, took the tragedy in stride and spread to other enclaves among the Imperium. Kochowa is listed as part of the group arriving in Flatrock in SIY 432. She is then listed in some late war dispatches, serving as a relief shuttle pilot. Review of historical records show she may have helped rescue over 500 souls fleeing the siege of Urmia.
Kochowa is believed to have continued to work as a pilot on and around Flatrock for the next few decades, often for medical and relief transports. Her name appears listed in flight plans for the Tyger beginning in late SIY 470.
Narrowly escaping enemy agents in the Imperial capital on Acheron, the crew of the Tyger search for a safe haven for themselves and Princess Nalini.
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Tormar: Phil Amico Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Naveed: Neil Conway Lady Shohreh: Samantha Merrick Baker: Bjorn Munson Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Grand Duke Khalil al-Zamin: Phil Amico Crier: Matt Bostaph
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Length: 15:45 Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested. Contains sci-fi related action, nasty smells, alcohol drinking as Vic fully avails himself of an open bar, and sudden, but inevitable betrayal.
In space, amid the wrecks of hundreds of past space battles, the Tyger faces an enemy armada. Beneath the Imperial capital on Acheron Prime, the remaining crew try and get Princess Nalini to safety.
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Tormar: Phil Amico Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Jochi Bortay: Bjorn Munson Sylvia Malabar: Carol McCaffrey Redback # 1: Neil Conway Redback # 2: Corporal Wilhelm Goon: Brooks Tegler Vic Ratha: Francis Abbey
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
While the Tyger remains in the Hrageddor system, most of the crew –hidden aboard a Coutharian vessel– have landed covertly on Acheron Prime. Will they be able to escort Princess Nalini al-Zamin to safety?
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Tormar: Phil Amico Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Jochi Bortay: Bjorn Munson Sylvia Malabar: Carol McCaffrey
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Can the crew of the Tyger deliver Princess Nalini al-Zamin safely to Acheron?.
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Mintha: Samantha Merrick Tormar: Phil Amico Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Length: 13:20 Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains preconceived notions about other species being challenges, brief juvenile humor about mating, and lots and lots of ships.
Rescuing the Royal Princess Nalini al-Zamin from deadly peril, the Tyger races back to the safety of the core systems.
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Tormar: Phil Amico Vic Ratha: Francis Abbey
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Length: 14:30 Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains both confidence and concerns about the future, expectations of class and caste, plus skimmer refits.
Will the Tyger escape before they are completely surrounded by the ships of the Zenocrate Cartel?
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Sylvia Malabar: Carol McCaffrey Jochi Bortay: Bjorn Munson Rikken: Yasmin Tuazon Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Tormar: Phil Amico
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Confronted by an old enemy at the edge of a nebula, Captain Macorum must decide to fight or flee.
Cast (in order of speaking):
Announcer: William R. Coughlan Reg Macorum: Brooks Tegler Grainne Kochowa: Erin Goldstein Aidan Vosky: Nick DePinto Nalini al Zamin: Sophia Medley Taquermeraphan 651: William R. Coughlan Tormar: Phil Amico Rikken: Yasmin Tuazon Shen Enling: Yasmin Tuazon Jochi Bortay: Bjorn Munson Sylvia Malabar: Carol McCaffrey
Crew:
Recorded at Big Ben Studios by Matt Bostaph. Music was composed by John Maestri and arranged by Jason Chmiola. Supplemental Recording at Tohubohu Productions in Burke, Virginia. Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde. Sound effects editing by William R. Coughlan. Written and directed by Bjorn Munson.
Length: 11:16 Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains space pirates, the sort of skullduggery one might expect space pirates are involved in, and unexpected spaceship maneuvers.