TV Show They Should Have Made: "Shin-Wanggara"
Based on the prompt "Australia. In Space" from 
rodlox.
SHIN-WANGGARA
SYNOPSIS
Fifteen-hundred years into the future, the unexpected arrival of the mysterious Republican vessel "Gaia" from deep-space sparks new tensions and awakens decades-old hostilities on the distant planet of Shin-Wanggara*. A former penal colony left to its own devices, Shin-Wanggara is a largely-uninhabitable place just beginning to call itself a nation, a desert wilderness still bearing the scars of its brutal and bloody history.
What do the humans on Gaia want? How will a burgeoning war 60 lights years away affect the fate of Shin-Wanggara?
CHARACTERS
Gaia
Capt. Minka Ren-July
Portrayed by Claudia Black
Responsible for the lives of thousands aboard Gaia, Captain Ren-July is an experienced officer, soldier and cosmonaut. Despite the unquestioning faith that the crew have in her, Ren-July has doubts about her current assignment, particularly regarding the motives of her government and its relationship with the mining giant, Næss Corp. She is uncomfortable in the arena of politics, however, circumstances may soon force her to take a stand.
Vice-Chair Leon Sandrose
Portrayed by Mark Strong
The chief representative of the Diet, or the Republican Parliament, on Gaia. He, and perhaps he alone, has full knowledge of the purpose behind Gaia's mission. A vain, ambitious and practical man.
Dr. Li-Chun Algren
Portrayed by Gong Li
The Næss Corp representative on Gaia, Algren is Vice-President, Exploration. A scientist at heart, she is a trained geologist and planetary ecologist.
Shin-Wanggara
Edmund Dan
Portrayed by Aaron Pedersen
Mayor of Lexington (capital city, pop. 1.6 million), Edmund is great-grandson of the former Governor of Shin-Wanggara - a dubious honour considering how much the Governor was despised. Single father to Rachel since the death of his wife, he is protective of his daughter, and unprepared for the deluge of questions concerning Victoria's work that the appearance of Gaia will bring about.
Victoria Dan née Crow (deceased)
Portrayed by Deborah Mailman
Biologist, writer, spiritual leader. Victoria was an inspiration to hundreds of millions, with followers both on- and off-world, before her death in a flash flood 4 years ago. With the help of 3D hologram technology, she and her work has a chance to live on, but would she approve of how her memory is being manipulated? Wife to Edmund and mother of Rachel Dan.
Rachel Dan
Portrayed by Marissa Gibson
19-year-old Rachel is a talented hacker who may have also inherited some of her mother's talents. Prefers the company of animals and machines to that of other human beings.
Terrence Bekker
Portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn
Head of Næss Corp local operations, Terrence is based out of Rose Hill, 600 km southwest of Lexington. Born on Earth, he immigrated to Shin-Wanggara 15 years ago; now his life is here. Although publicly he and Victoria were often at odds on conservation issues, the two were secretly lovers for many years.
Erin Crow
Portrayed by Michelle Krusiec
Næss Corp engineer. Orphaned as a child, her parents were political exiles from Earth. Estranged wife of Angela Crow.
Angela Crow
Portrayed by Lisa Flanagan
Strong and self-reliant, Angela manages the family farm with the help of her cousins.
Polaris Young
Portrayed by Sung Kang
Idealistic and well-intentioned, Polaris Young works at the Office of the Mayor of Lexington.
Alexander Bachran
Portrayed by Faran Tahir
Prime Minister of Shin-Wanggara, Bachran's offices are two blocks away from the Mayor's.
* "New Vancouver" by way of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. And if you think "Shin-Wanggara" is a funny name for a place, take a look at some names of actual places in Australia: Wagga Wagga, Woolloomooloo, Parramatta, Bong Bong, Kakadu, and Goondoowindi.
Obvious inspirations/points-of-reference include Deadwood, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Frank Herbert's "Dune", the history of Taiwan, and the history of Australia.
If you'd like to play:
1. Comment to this post with "I surrender!" and I'll assign you the basis of some tv show idea. (Science fiction show, medical drama, criminal procedure, etc...)
2. Create a cast of characters, including the actors who'd play them
3. Add in any actor photos, character bios and show synopsis that you want.
4. Post to your own journal.
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rodlox.
SHIN-WANGGARA
SYNOPSIS
Fifteen-hundred years into the future, the unexpected arrival of the mysterious Republican vessel "Gaia" from deep-space sparks new tensions and awakens decades-old hostilities on the distant planet of Shin-Wanggara*. A former penal colony left to its own devices, Shin-Wanggara is a largely-uninhabitable place just beginning to call itself a nation, a desert wilderness still bearing the scars of its brutal and bloody history.
What do the humans on Gaia want? How will a burgeoning war 60 lights years away affect the fate of Shin-Wanggara?
CHARACTERS
Gaia
Capt. Minka Ren-July
Portrayed by Claudia Black
Responsible for the lives of thousands aboard Gaia, Captain Ren-July is an experienced officer, soldier and cosmonaut. Despite the unquestioning faith that the crew have in her, Ren-July has doubts about her current assignment, particularly regarding the motives of her government and its relationship with the mining giant, Næss Corp. She is uncomfortable in the arena of politics, however, circumstances may soon force her to take a stand.
Vice-Chair Leon Sandrose
Portrayed by Mark Strong
The chief representative of the Diet, or the Republican Parliament, on Gaia. He, and perhaps he alone, has full knowledge of the purpose behind Gaia's mission. A vain, ambitious and practical man.
Dr. Li-Chun Algren
Portrayed by Gong Li
The Næss Corp representative on Gaia, Algren is Vice-President, Exploration. A scientist at heart, she is a trained geologist and planetary ecologist.
Shin-Wanggara
Edmund Dan
Portrayed by Aaron Pedersen
Mayor of Lexington (capital city, pop. 1.6 million), Edmund is great-grandson of the former Governor of Shin-Wanggara - a dubious honour considering how much the Governor was despised. Single father to Rachel since the death of his wife, he is protective of his daughter, and unprepared for the deluge of questions concerning Victoria's work that the appearance of Gaia will bring about.
Victoria Dan née Crow (deceased)
Portrayed by Deborah Mailman
Biologist, writer, spiritual leader. Victoria was an inspiration to hundreds of millions, with followers both on- and off-world, before her death in a flash flood 4 years ago. With the help of 3D hologram technology, she and her work has a chance to live on, but would she approve of how her memory is being manipulated? Wife to Edmund and mother of Rachel Dan.
Rachel Dan
Portrayed by Marissa Gibson
19-year-old Rachel is a talented hacker who may have also inherited some of her mother's talents. Prefers the company of animals and machines to that of other human beings.
Terrence Bekker
Portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn
Head of Næss Corp local operations, Terrence is based out of Rose Hill, 600 km southwest of Lexington. Born on Earth, he immigrated to Shin-Wanggara 15 years ago; now his life is here. Although publicly he and Victoria were often at odds on conservation issues, the two were secretly lovers for many years.
Erin Crow
Portrayed by Michelle Krusiec
Næss Corp engineer. Orphaned as a child, her parents were political exiles from Earth. Estranged wife of Angela Crow.
Angela Crow
Portrayed by Lisa Flanagan
Strong and self-reliant, Angela manages the family farm with the help of her cousins.
Polaris Young
Portrayed by Sung Kang
Idealistic and well-intentioned, Polaris Young works at the Office of the Mayor of Lexington.
Alexander Bachran
Portrayed by Faran Tahir
Prime Minister of Shin-Wanggara, Bachran's offices are two blocks away from the Mayor's.
* "New Vancouver" by way of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. And if you think "Shin-Wanggara" is a funny name for a place, take a look at some names of actual places in Australia: Wagga Wagga, Woolloomooloo, Parramatta, Bong Bong, Kakadu, and Goondoowindi.
Obvious inspirations/points-of-reference include Deadwood, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Frank Herbert's "Dune", the history of Taiwan, and the history of Australia.
If you'd like to play:
1. Comment to this post with "I surrender!" and I'll assign you the basis of some tv show idea. (Science fiction show, medical drama, criminal procedure, etc...)
2. Create a cast of characters, including the actors who'd play them
3. Add in any actor photos, character bios and show synopsis that you want.
4. Post to your own journal.
This entry was originally posted at http://the-grynne.dreamwidth.org/964264.html and has
comments.