Feb 2011
The Source of Rostov's Gadgets
27/02/11 08:42
Some of you have asked where my inventions come from - since I have no scientific background - and it's true that I really can't be bothered with all that science and thinking stuff. It's all been a bit of a secret really, but I think it's time to share it with my friends. Just don't tell anyone.
There are three men in my life - Er, men of science that is - and one talented engineer - all working together to provide me and my companions with the latest steamy gadgets!
First there is Professor Timofeyev - he is the time specialist - there's not much he won't know about time travel - at some point.
Then there is Professor Pterovsky who specialises in energy sources - and not just steam based - working hard, he is almost perpetually in motion...
Finally there is Richardson, my engineer - tasked with making the mad schemes of the two professors a reality. Which frankly is often damn near impossible. If you ask me, he is the only sane one.
The professors argue all the time - in some ways this produces a better result as they spot each others flaws - but generally it's a pain, I've even ended up with two versions of a gadget when they can't agree. Generally, though it's Timofeyev who comes out on top - but that's only because he uses temporal shenanigans to win.
So they're the 'back room boys' & most of the time they behave just like boys - honestly, I really do have to keep them locked up in my little kremlin to safeguard the world!
"Hang on a minute," - I hear you say: "you said there were 3 men of science - who is the 3rd?" Well, occasionally the wonderful Herr Döktor allows me to play with his toys - he finds it amusing to indulge me. (Occasionally, I wonder whether he sees me as some sort of guinea pig - but I am sure that is thinking ill of the good Döktor).
Incidentally, you can catch up with Herr Döktor's Thoughts and Musings here: Herr Döktor’s Thoughts and Musings. (Timofeyev and Pterovsky are far too busy arguing to write any of their somewhat scatterbrained thoughts down)
The professors machines do occasionally fail - it's all cutting edge technology stuff you see. (Although I do sometimes suspect they do it on purpose to make me look a fool)
So next time you see the BBS using a clockwork drone or Jack Union deploying a temporal device - remember those hard working, completely mad back room boys that make it all happen.
Follow Count Rostov's tales (Rostov's Ramblings to be more truthful) on Twitter @count_rostov
CR
There are three men in my life - Er, men of science that is - and one talented engineer - all working together to provide me and my companions with the latest steamy gadgets!
First there is Professor Timofeyev - he is the time specialist - there's not much he won't know about time travel - at some point.
Then there is Professor Pterovsky who specialises in energy sources - and not just steam based - working hard, he is almost perpetually in motion...
Finally there is Richardson, my engineer - tasked with making the mad schemes of the two professors a reality. Which frankly is often damn near impossible. If you ask me, he is the only sane one.
The professors argue all the time - in some ways this produces a better result as they spot each others flaws - but generally it's a pain, I've even ended up with two versions of a gadget when they can't agree. Generally, though it's Timofeyev who comes out on top - but that's only because he uses temporal shenanigans to win.
So they're the 'back room boys' & most of the time they behave just like boys - honestly, I really do have to keep them locked up in my little kremlin to safeguard the world!
"Hang on a minute," - I hear you say: "you said there were 3 men of science - who is the 3rd?" Well, occasionally the wonderful Herr Döktor allows me to play with his toys - he finds it amusing to indulge me. (Occasionally, I wonder whether he sees me as some sort of guinea pig - but I am sure that is thinking ill of the good Döktor).
Incidentally, you can catch up with Herr Döktor's Thoughts and Musings here: Herr Döktor’s Thoughts and Musings. (Timofeyev and Pterovsky are far too busy arguing to write any of their somewhat scatterbrained thoughts down)
The professors machines do occasionally fail - it's all cutting edge technology stuff you see. (Although I do sometimes suspect they do it on purpose to make me look a fool)
So next time you see the BBS using a clockwork drone or Jack Union deploying a temporal device - remember those hard working, completely mad back room boys that make it all happen.
Follow Count Rostov's tales (Rostov's Ramblings to be more truthful) on Twitter @count_rostov
CR
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