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Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-25T19:42:22Z

The Shannons Incident

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	=The Shannons Incident=		=The Shannons Incident=
	<p>After the [[Phoenix Group]] occupation was repelled, Mira retreated with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.</p>		<p>After the [[:Category:Phoenix Group\|Phoenix Group]] occupation was repelled, Mira retreated with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.</p>
	*Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly		*Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly
	*[[Josh Shannon\|Josh]] lost his right arm		*[[Josh Shannon\|Josh]] lost his right arm

Gigermann: /* Deviations from The Show */

2026-06-25T19:30:47Z

Deviations from The Show

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	*The post-Show comic-book will not be considered canonical (but some elements may get used).		*The post-Show comic-book will not be considered canonical (but some elements may get used).
	*"Homeline"/"Backline" replaces the Show's "Twentyone-Fourtynine" reference (which is out-of-date at this point anyway).		*"Homeline"/"Backline" replaces the Show's "Twentyone-Fourtynine" reference (which is out-of-date at this point anyway).
	*The corporation responsible for the takeover is [[Riko Mining, Inc.]](RikoM) (the [https://terranova.fandom.com/wiki/Employers corporate entity(s)] is never named in the Show).		*The corporation responsible for the takeover is [[:Category:Riko Mining, Inc.\|Riko Mining, Inc.]](RikoM) (the [https://terranova.fandom.com/wiki/Employers corporate entity(s)] is never named in the Show).
	===Show-Relevant Additions===		===Show-Relevant Additions===
	*Addition of the GCPA (Global Climate and Population Administration) governing body, which runs Hope Plaza operations.		*Addition of the GCPA (Global Climate and Population Administration) governing body, which runs Hope Plaza operations.

Gigermann: /* Known */

2026-06-24T17:08:53Z

Known

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	*The Fracture is tethered in “real-time” to a specific space-time; real-time connection is a bit compressed, 1:1.75(?)		*The Fracture is tethered in “real-time” to a specific space-time; real-time connection is a bit compressed, 1:1.75(?)
	*The Fracture most-often manifests too weakly or briefly to allow large objects to pass, but will generally allow two-way communication in bursts. Colonists generally record “mail” to be sent when communication is open; supply requests and technical/scientific data have priority.		*The Fracture most-often manifests too weakly or briefly to allow large objects to pass, but will generally allow two-way communication in bursts. Colonists generally record “mail” to be sent when communication is open; supply requests and technical/scientific data have priority.
	*Hope Plaza ~~was hit by~~ a "~~terrorist attack~~," requiring it to be shut down for repairs for ~a year.		*Hope Plaza suffered from a "reactor failure," requiring it to be shut down for repairs for ~a year.
	*Portal is unstable, as a result of the damage.		*Portal is unstable, as a result of the damage.
	*Mail services through the Fracture have been (temporarily) suspended or greatly curtailed to prioritize emergency transmission.		*Mail services through the Fracture have been (temporarily) suspended or greatly curtailed to prioritize emergency transmission.

Gigermann: /* Unknown */

2026-06-24T16:43:46Z

Unknown

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	==Unknown==		==Unknown==
	*Gen. Philbrick was sent to replace [[Nathaniel Taylor\|~~Tyalor~~]] and was killed there.		*Gen. Philbrick was sent to replace [[Nathaniel Taylor\|Taylor]] and was killed there.
	*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.		*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.
	*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.		*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.

Gigermann: /* Unknown */

2026-06-24T16:43:08Z

Unknown

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	==Unknown==		==Unknown==
			*Gen. Philbrick was sent to replace [[Nathaniel Taylor\|Tyalor]] and was killed there.
	*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.		*11th Pilgrimage (some) was blown up on arrival.
	*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.		*Hope Plaza, and ultimately, Terra Nova, was forcibly taken over by RikoM/Phoenix Group.

Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-24T16:14:44Z

The Shannons Incident

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	*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured		*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured
	*Some bystanders were injured as well		*Some bystanders were injured as well
	<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome] ;)," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>		<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome]" ;), tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=

Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-24T16:14:31Z

The Shannons Incident

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	*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured		*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured
	*Some bystanders were injured as well		*Some bystanders were injured as well
	<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome] ( ;) )," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>		<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome] ;)," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=

Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-24T16:14:07Z

The Shannons Incident

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	*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured		*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured
	*Some bystanders were injured as well		*Some bystanders were injured as well
	<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "Main Character Syndrome," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>		<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/main-character-syndrome Main Character Syndrome] ( ;) )," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=

Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-24T16:11:31Z

The Shannons Incident

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	=The Shannons Incident=		=The Shannons Incident=
	<p>After the [[Phoenix Group]] occupation was repelled, Mira ~~went~~ with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.</p>		<p>After the [[Phoenix Group]] occupation was repelled, Mira retreated with them to the Badlands. But once she was informed the two-way Portal access could not be restored, she fell into despair over not being able to return to her daughter in Homeline. Filled with rage at the Shannons being responsible for "destroying Hope Plaza" (not entirely true, as it turns out), she returned to Terra Nova wearing a bomb-vest, crept into the colony, found the Shannons at home, and confronted them. Mira is reported to have muttered "Justice Is Inescapable" before detonating the bomb.</p>
	*Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly		*Jim and Elizabeth were both killed instantly
	*[[Josh Shannon\|Josh]] lost his right arm		*[[Josh Shannon\|Josh]] lost his right arm

Gigermann: /* The Shannons Incident */

2026-06-24T16:11:12Z

The Shannons Incident

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	*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured		*[[Maddy Shannon\|Maddy]] was away with [[Mark Reynolds\|Mark]] at the time, and was not directly injured
	*Some bystanders were injured as well		*Some bystanders were injured as well
	<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons ~~tended~~ to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>		<p>There was a big funeral ceremony for Jim & Elizabeth, and speeches about unity and such. The remains were interred at [[Memorial Field]]. Afterward, talking about it isn't so much "illegal" as "frowned upon" by the administration, and referred to only as the "Shannons Incident." However, underneath, it is acknowledged that the Shannons often suffered from some level of "Main Character Syndrome," tending to go off half-cocked, in defiance of orders (especially Jim, but Elizabeth and Maddy have had their moments as well); quietly referred to as "pulling a Shannon."</p>

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=