Okay, I know that that catlike species to which Lt. M'Ress of TAS belonged (Caitians) were seen in the UFP Council Chambers in TVH. But, while looking through my Art of Star Trek book this morning, I came across this pic, also from the Council chambers in STIV.
And I said to myself, "Damn! That looks like Arex!" I flipped a few pages back to this pic of the character also from TAS, and I'd like to know what you guys think...
I'll have to go through the movie and Spike's caps again to see if I can see whether he's got 3 arms or not!
-MMoM
Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :
I'm going to have to say, "no". "Eyebrows' are wrong. Chin is wrong. Mouth is wrong.
Posted by CaptainMike (Member # 709) on :
Does that look like Arex?: No.
Do I want to smoke what you are smoking?: Yes. Potent stuff, that.
Posted by Vogon Poet (Member # 393) on :
Actually, I see his point. And I don't see why someone should automatically discount any such suggestion given how we all overlook, say, the appearance of Klingons in TAS when compared to that of the Klingon ambassador in ST:VI. . . Well done, that primate! 8)
Posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim (Member # 646) on :
quote:Originally posted by Aban Rune: I'm going to have to say, "no". "Eyebrows' are wrong. Chin is wrong. Mouth is wrong.
Well, not really. Chin is actually quite close, what with that little pointy part at the bottom. Mouth and nose/muzzle area are just about dead on. You're right about the eye ridges, but I'd be willing to accept them as creative lisence on the part of the makeup artist.
Knowing that in interviews, the makeup staff on TVH has said that they were specifically saluting TAS with some of the aliens in the film, (like the felines) I think it's quite possible. But I *would* liket o see if I can determine whether he has 3 arms or not. If not, then it's definitely not Arex's race, but if it is...
Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :
I listed this alien on my site as a "Kasheeta", as conjectured onJack Bohn's webpage and this list Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :
Another little tidbit regarding the Edoans from Edos. In "Broken Link" (DS9), Garak said he had cared for 'Edosian orchids' while working as a gardener at the Romulan Embassy. I'd like to think this is a tie-in to TAS .
Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :
Looks pretty close to me.
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 44) on :
I think it IS! Taking into account how the animated HUMANS look compared to real humans - as well as taking into account the makeup artist's creative liscence + How we know even the Klingons are different between the TOS movies and TNG/DS9/Voyager - I'm willing to give that the Edosian seal of approval! ;o)
I think he is. That jutting bit under the chin... the reptilian like appearance, the nose, the MOUTH, the colour and OTHER TAS tie ins in the council chamber. I say Edosian. Even if he doesn't have 3 arms - could be a half-Edosian! ;o)
Well spotted!
Andrew
Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :
Nevermind.
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Posted by Dr. Jonas Bashir (Member # 481) on :
I'd like to add my vote for 'yea'. The resemblance is pretty hard. Even when some said that a couple of features were out of place, they're almost exact translations from the 2D-thinking of a cartoon to a 3D-model for makeup.
Posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim (Member # 646) on :
Well, I hate to now abandon my supporters, but I'll have to say that if the makeup dept wanted these to be Arex's species, they would have called them Edoans rather than 'Kasheeta.' They clearly had a knowledge of the TAS species because they named the cats Caitians. So now I regret to inform you that I have led you down a false path, and that I was...(gasp!)...WRONG!
Apologies, -MMoM
Posted by Spike (Member # 322) on :
Is it sure that the name "Kasheeta" comes from the makeup dept? The name could be from an RPG source book.
Posted by CaptainMike (Member # 709) on :
Should we have the straws put closer to the edge of the counter, so you can grasp at them?
Arex was all neck.. that guy doesnt have one. He also doesnt have three arms. His eyes are 90 degrees off axis to Arex's eyes, as are his brow ridges.
Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :
Do we see enough of that STIV dude to know if he's got 3 arms?
Posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim (Member # 646) on :
Don't know, but it doesn't really look like it.
AND, I just realized that the Edoans aren't even supposed to be UFP members! Only in a loose alliance. Or so it is claimed by this semi-canonical biography of Lt. Arex published by Licoln Enterprises, which was the origin of the name and background. http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Stargate/3751/ArexBio.html
