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BabelCon Reports
How the Opening Ceremonies Unfolded
Article #1: http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/25600259.html
Article #2: http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/25656369.html
The con chairman, Andrew, was about the declare the convention open, when suddenly... Spock appeared at the back of the room, carrying a Lirpa weapon (from Amok Time episode of classic Trek) and yelled:
"Stop everything! I challenge thee to kal-if-fee!"
Spock ran toward the stage, and as he approached, Andrew, dressed as Kirk, grabbed his Lirpa.
Music Played: Classic Star Trek "Fight Music"
They fought with our Lirpa weapons for about 45 seconds. The music stopped, and the pirates interrupted our fighting, with "Kroika!"
Music Played: "Yo Ho, Yo Ho! "Pirate song from Disney
Spock ran away backstage, as the pirates approached. The pirates took Andrew hostage for about 2 minutes (they had a prepared skit). Then, once that shtick was done:
Music Played: Star Wars "Vader's Theme" with heavy breathing mix
...and storm troopers appeared with Lord Vader! They fought with the pirates, chasing them away. The imperial troops relieved the pirates of their hostage, placing Andrew in chains. Darth Vader claimed his new prisoner, but then...
Music Played: Blasters & Lightsabers fighting sound effects
The Jedi entered the room and fought the storm troopers and Vader. While the troopers were distracted fighting the Jedi, Andrew escaped into the alcove, stage right. The Jedi chased the troopers off stage left.
Andrew returned moments later, escorted by the SCA full regal armor and costumes, along with the visiting regional King of the SCA.
Music Played: King Fanfare
The King pontificated for a few minutes about the convention, and complimented all the fine people in attendance. When done, he introduced the Ren Faire queen:
Key Music: Queen Fanfare
The Queen entered the stage a moment later, knighting him. The Queen went into a dramatic pronouncement about the "Quest for the King of BabelCon" contest and some other details. Once done, Andrew opened convention officially. There was wild applause and cheering, and BabelCon 2008 had officially begun!
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Well, we got a piece of the opening ceremonies on video! It only starts from the end of the Jedi rescue, but its a beginning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofEZbzXKmbI
The portrait and candid photos taken at BabelCon 2008 are now online as well:
http://dell.shutterfly.com/pro/RandyRichards/BabelCon
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7/23/2008, 16:42
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