Volume 4 Episode 3 – Page 35

We’re back with a couple of pages for the month and some details on the Zoomers, AKA the Zumbaji, and the return of Pele Souvar, who was in the very first issue of the comic and has made some appearances since. Check out the next page tomorrow. In case you missed the last page, here you go.

For now, this is CD 4.3.45, aka Cosmic Dash Volume 4, Episode 3 “Ladies Fight” – Page 35.

I had intended to update in March, but I had some rather significant life circumstances emerge which delayed the pages. I’ll get into this more in the mailbag on my website, but I ended up taking on another class full of students following the death of a colleague, increasing my existing workload by a substantial amount. I’ll write that mailbag post later tonight, so keep an eye on my website or check for tomorrow’s Cosmic Dash update.

I’m still posting stories and podcasts, so you can find me at the usual places. I’ll probably share direct links in tomorrow’s post.

The bigger piece of news is that the Cosmic Dash novella, “Pause & Effect” has been edited and completed on the Serreven website. More of the archived stories are on the way.

Anyway, let’s talk about the Zoomers.

Lore: Zoomers AKA The Zumbaji

The Zumbaji are a race of diminutive flying insectoids known for their energetic personalities from the planet Chituuk. The Zumbaji are often known by the name “Zoomers” which was originally intended as a moniker of annoyance but has been claimed by the race and repurposed. They are formally members of The Blassnaught Empire.

The Zoomers are a very industrious species, particularly owing to their small forms which tend to not be accounted for as much in mass production among galactic industries. As a result, they have taken to providing a great deal of their own products and licensing and miniaturizing products for their markets.

This industriousness and boundless energy have allowed them to adapt to a larger galactic society in a myriad of ways that can prove surprising to most.

Let’s hear it for the little guys.

Volume 4 Episode 3 – Page 35 Transcript

The following is a transcript for Cosmic Dash Volume 4, Episode 3 – Page 35.

Panel One

Alix is seen in silhouette walking through the colony. The sun is setting.

Caption: Ferrow’s Hope, Vumba

Panel Two

Alix continues walking through the colony, deep in thought. She passes Pele Souvar, Cambot, and a Zumbaji, or “Zoomer.” She asks about the recent incident with the space pirates.

Pele: So how long had the pirates been occupying Ferrow’s Hope?

Panel Three

From Cambot’s perspective, we see a close-up of the Zoomer.

Zoomer: At least three months. It was horrid.

Pele (off-screen): Fascinating.

Panel Four

Cambot turns to Pele, in response to her response.

Pele: Cambot, keep the camera on him.

Cambot: Beep!

Panel Five

Cambot focuses the camera back on the Zoomer, who is waving him off, trying to obscure his face.

Zoomer: Hey-hey-hey I would rather not be on camera!

Panel Six

Pele continues talking to the colonist, pleading with him.

Pele: But we need to put a face to the tragedy!

Zoomer: Why does it have to be my face?

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