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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|range = Cwej: The Series | |range = Cwej: The Series | ||
| | |anthology = Down the Middle (anthology) | ||
|series number in range = 1 | |series number in range = 1 | ||
|number in series = 21 | |number in series = 21 | ||
|image = Rebel Rebel (short story).jpg | |image = Rebel Rebel (short story).jpg | ||
|main character = [[Chris Cwej]] | |main character = [[Chris Cwej]] | ||
|featuring = [[ | |featuring = [[Koschei (Rebel Rebel)|Koschei]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[The Tower]], [[Uprising of the Cwejen]] | |setting = [[The Tower]], [[Uprising of the Cwejen]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Charles Whitt, Dillon O'Hara | ||
|editor = [[Hunter O'Connell]] | |editor = [[Hunter O'Connell]] | ||
|publisher = Arcbeatle Press | |publisher = Arcbeatle Press | ||
|illustrator = [[Newt Griffin]] | |illustrator = [[Newt Griffin]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 28 October 2020 | ||
|series = ''[[Cwej: The Series]]'' | |series = ''[[Cwej: The Series]]'' | ||
|prev = The V Cwejes (short story) | |prev = The V Cwejes (short story) | ||
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* [[Chris Cwej]] | * [[Chris Cwej]] | ||
* [[Christina Cwej]] | * [[Christina Cwej]] | ||
* [[Frey ( | * [[Frey (Barnyard of the Cyberons)|Frey]] | ||
* [[Larles]] | * [[Larles]] | ||
* [[Ash (Rebel Rebel)|Ash]] | * [[Ash (Rebel Rebel)|Ash]] | ||
* [[Cwej-4567]] | * [[Cwej-4567]] | ||
* [[Friend 567]] | * [[Friend 567]] | ||
* [[ | * [[The Healer]] | ||
* [[Kwol]] | * [[Kwol]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Koschei (Rebel Rebel)|Koschei]] | ||
* [[Prefrey]] | * [[Prefrey]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Dead [[Cyberon]]s litter the [[far future]] ruins of the [[Superior]] citadel. | * Dead [[Cyberon]]s litter the [[far future]] ruins of the [[Superior]] citadel. | ||
* Frey is an [[Ephem]]. | * Frey is an [[Ephem]]. | ||
* Chris is taken to a [[30-second town]]. | * Chris is taken to a [[30-second town]]. | ||
* Christina died protecting a family in [[England]] from Cyberons. | * Christina died protecting a family in [[England]] from Cyberons. | ||
* [[Time-rewinder]]s and [[backtime spear]]s were used in the Uprising. | |||
* The Uprising was fought on the [[Ridge of Stars]]. | * The Uprising was fought on the [[Ridge of Stars]]. | ||
* During the Uprising, some factions of the Superiors have allied with forces across the [[multiverse]] such as the [[Gendar Infinita]], the execrable [[Lords Dimensional]], and even [[the Adversary's Scion]]. | * During the Uprising, some factions of the Superiors have allied with forces across the [[multiverse]] such as the [[Gendar Infinita]], the execrable [[Lords Dimensional]], and even [[the Adversary's Scion]]. | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* [[David A. McIntee]]'s character [[Koschei]] (an early identity of [[the Master]] introduced in the novel ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') appears here for the first time in a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' spin-off rather than ''Doctor Who'' proper. There had previously been plans by [[BBV Productions]] to feature Koschei (played by [[Anthony Ainley]]) as the protagonist of [[ | * [[David A. McIntee]]'s character [[Koschei]] (an early identity of [[the Master]] introduced in the novel ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') appears here for the first time in a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' spin-off rather than ''Doctor Who'' proper. There had previously been plans by [[BBV Productions]] to feature Koschei (played by [[Anthony Ainley]]) as the protagonist of [[Koschei (audio series)|an audio series]], but those did not come to pass due to Ainley's lack of availability. ([[REF]]: ''[[Downtime – The Lost Years of Doctor Who]]'') | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Christina finds Cwej in the [[Black Tombs of Svelter V]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Aftermath (short story)|The Aftermath]]'', ''[[The V Cwejes (short story)|The V Cwejes]]'') | * Christina finds Cwej in the [[Black Tombs of Svelter V]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Aftermath (short story)|The Aftermath]]'', ''[[The V Cwejes (short story)|The V Cwejes]]'') | ||
* When learning of a female [[Cwej (species)|Cwej]], Chris is [[Kirstine|reminded of 1968 Chicago]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[In the Loop (short story)|In the Loop]]'') | * When learning of a female [[Cwej (species)|Cwej]], Chris is [[Kirstine|reminded of 1968 Chicago]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[In the Loop (short story)|In the Loop]]'') | ||
* Frey's name is a distortion of "Fred". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation (TV story)|The Ribos Operation]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Renaissance (audio story)|Renaissance]]'') Frey's original [[biodata]] donor considers herself a friend of Cwej among the Superiors, and shares a [[Evil Renegade|common friend]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'') | * Frey's name is a distortion of "Fred". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation (TV story)|The Ribos Operation]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Renaissance (audio story)|Renaissance]]'') Frey's original [[biodata]] donor considers herself a friend of Cwej among the Superiors, and shares a [[Evil Renegade|common friend]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'') | ||
* The Tower has murals of events from the stories ''[[Fountain of Youth (short story)|Fountain of Youth]]'', ''[[Ring Theory (short story)|Ring Theory]]'', and ''[[In the Loop (short story)|In the Loop]]''. | * The Tower has murals of events from the stories ''[[Fountain of Youth (short story)|Fountain of Youth]]'', ''[[Ring Theory (short story)|Ring Theory]]'', and ''[[In the Loop (short story)|In the Loop]]''. | ||
* When a Superior dies for a final time, they often leave behind an animalistic skeleton larger than their exterior humanoid body. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vignettes of an Uprising (short story)|Vignettes of an Uprising]]'') | * When a Superior dies for a final time, they often leave behind an animalistic skeleton larger than their exterior humanoid body. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vignettes of an Uprising (short story)|Vignettes of an Uprising]]'') | ||
* [[Koschei]] used to pull pranks with his friend. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Divided Loyalties (novel)|Divided Loyalties]]'') He is capable of [[hypnosis]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') | * [[Koschei (Rebel Rebel)|Koschei]] used to pull pranks with his friend. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Divided Loyalties (novel)|Divided Loyalties]]'') He is capable of [[hypnosis]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') | ||
* [[Praxis]] is a hallucinogen which affects the flow of time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Book of the War (novel)|The Book of the War]]'') | * [[Praxis]] is a hallucinogen which affects the flow of time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Book of the War (novel)|The Book of the War]]'') | ||
* Paintings on the Tower's walls depict an ancient battle between Superiors and [[Orygen]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The V Cwejes (short story)|The V Cwejes]]'') | * Paintings on the Tower's walls depict an ancient battle between Superiors and [[Orygen]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The V Cwejes (short story)|The V Cwejes]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:55, 29 June 2024
Rebel Rebel was the twenty-first short story in Down the Middle.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dead Cyberons litter the far future ruins of the Superior citadel.
- Frey is an Ephem.
- Chris is taken to a 30-second town.
- Christina died protecting a family in England from Cyberons.
- Time-rewinders and backtime spears were used in the Uprising.
- The Uprising was fought on the Ridge of Stars.
- During the Uprising, some factions of the Superiors have allied with forces across the multiverse such as the Gendar Infinita, the execrable Lords Dimensional, and even the Adversary's Scion.
- The Friend are a peaceful breakoff group from the Enemy.
- Ephem refer to the Superiors as Perpetua.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- David A. McIntee's character Koschei (an early identity of the Master introduced in the novel The Dark Path) appears here for the first time in a Doctor Who spin-off rather than Doctor Who proper. There had previously been plans by BBV Productions to feature Koschei (played by Anthony Ainley) as the protagonist of an audio series, but those did not come to pass due to Ainley's lack of availability. (REF: Downtime – The Lost Years of Doctor Who)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Christina finds Cwej in the Black Tombs of Svelter V. (PROSE: The Aftermath, The V Cwejes)
- When learning of a female Cwej, Chris is reminded of 1968 Chicago. (PROSE: In the Loop)
- Frey's name is a distortion of "Fred". (TV: The Ribos Operation, AUDIO: Renaissance) Frey's original biodata donor considers herself a friend of Cwej among the Superiors, and shares a common friend. (PROSE: Lungbarrow)
- The Tower has murals of events from the stories Fountain of Youth, Ring Theory, and In the Loop.
- When a Superior dies for a final time, they often leave behind an animalistic skeleton larger than their exterior humanoid body. (PROSE: Vignettes of an Uprising)
- Koschei used to pull pranks with his friend. (PROSE: Divided Loyalties) He is capable of hypnosis. (PROSE: The Dark Path)
- Praxis is a hallucinogen which affects the flow of time. (PROSE: The Book of the War)
- Paintings on the Tower's walls depict an ancient battle between Superiors and Orygen. (PROSE: The V Cwejes)
- Through Praxis, Cwej briefly sees beyond the Totality. Every point in his life is lined up into a "bright white crack", (PROSE: A Bright White Crack) including the events of In the Loop and The Ursine Brood.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Rebel Rebel page at Arcbeatle Press
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