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| − | '''Samson''' is a member of the [[Manhattan Clan]] in the late [[22nd Century]]. | + | '''Samson''' is a member of the [[Manhattan Clan]] in the late [[Timeline#1998-2197|22nd Century]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Samson hatched in the Manhattan Clan's [[rookery]] in [[2158]]. A young warrior tutored in both [[Manhattan]] and [[Ishimura]], | + | Samson hatched in the Manhattan Clan's [[rookery]] in [[Timeline#1998-2197|2158]]. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6538] A young warrior tutored in both [[Manhattan]] and [[Ishimura]], he was eventually made second-in-command of his [[clan]]. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=8184] During his training in Ishimura, he became close friends with [[Zafiro (2198)|Zafiro]], [[Guardian (2198)|Nicholas Natsilane Maza]] and [[Delilah (2198)|Delilah]]. |
| − | Samson was on guard duty at the base of the caldera on [[Queen Florence Island]] when the [[Space-Spawn]] attacked [[Earth]] on March 21st, [[2198]] and witnessed their kidnapping of the [[human]], [[New Olympian]] and [[gargoyle]] leaders, as well as the | + | Samson was on guard duty at the base of the caldera on [[Queen Florence Island]] when the [[Space-Spawn]] attacked [[Earth]] on March 21st, [[Timeline#2198_And_Beyond|2198]] and witnessed their kidnapping of the [[human]], [[New Olympian]] and [[gargoyle]] leaders, as well as the [[Gargoyle Egg]]s. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6470] He forms [[Resistance|a resistance cell]], including Delilah as his second, Zafiro, Nick Maza, [[Owen Burnett]], [[Nokkar]], [[Demona]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Fu-Dog]], [[LXM-994]], and [[LXM-1057]], determined to free Earth from the alien invaders. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=149] Samson and Delilah will develop a romantic relationship during the resistance. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6537] |
| − | One of Samson's biggest concerns is how to resist the Space-Spawn occupation without inciting them to destroy [[Earth]] with their planet-destroying weapons.[http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6533] | + | One of Samson's biggest concerns is how to resist the Space-Spawn occupation without inciting them to destroy [[Earth]] with their planet-destroying weapons. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6533] |
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
| − | Samson strongly resembles Goliath, his ancestor, though his coloring is different. Given this strong resemblance to [[Goliath]], it is clear he is descended from him through [[Broadway]] and [[Angela]] | + | Samson strongly resembles Goliath, his ancestor, though his coloring is different. Given this strong resemblance to [[Goliath]], it is clear he is descended from him through [[Broadway]] and [[Angela|Angela's]] mating, though the exact details of his descent are unknown. He might be the biological grandson of [[Artus]] or [[Gwenyvere]], or the biological son of [[Lancelot]]; it hardly matters, considering that gargoyle children are raised by the entire clan. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=7525] |
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==Real World Background== | ==Real World Background== | ||
Samson was named after the famous ancient Israelite "strong man" in the Old Testament (Judges 13-16), a figure whose name has become a byword for strength. His name bears a strong significance for how humans will feel about gargoyles in the future; like his ancestor Goliath, Samson is named after a "mighty man" of the Bible, but this time a hero rather than a villain. | Samson was named after the famous ancient Israelite "strong man" in the Old Testament (Judges 13-16), a figure whose name has become a byword for strength. His name bears a strong significance for how humans will feel about gargoyles in the future; like his ancestor Goliath, Samson is named after a "mighty man" of the Bible, but this time a hero rather than a villain. | ||
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| + | ==Production Background== | ||
| + | Samson will be the first lead of the proposed spin-off ''[[Gargoyles 2198]]''. Originally he was developed as an older, statesman-like character with a dead mate, and hatchlings. He would also have been the third hatchling of Broadway and Angela. But that was before [[Greg Weisman]] re-developed ''Gargoyles 2158'' as ''Gargoyles 2198,'' and Samson was revamped as a younger character, whose parentage is undefined. [http://s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1452] | ||
[[Category:Canon-in-training characters]] | [[Category:Canon-in-training characters]] | ||
[[Category:Gargoyles]] | [[Category:Gargoyles]] | ||
[[Category:Manhattan Clan]] | [[Category:Manhattan Clan]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Seconds]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:20, 7 October 2024
Samson is a member of the Manhattan Clan in the late 22nd Century.
History
Samson hatched in the Manhattan Clan's rookery in 2158. [1] A young warrior tutored in both Manhattan and Ishimura, he was eventually made second-in-command of his clan. [2] During his training in Ishimura, he became close friends with Zafiro, Nicholas Natsilane Maza and Delilah.
Samson was on guard duty at the base of the caldera on Queen Florence Island when the Space-Spawn attacked Earth on March 21st, 2198 and witnessed their kidnapping of the human, New Olympian and gargoyle leaders, as well as the Gargoyle Eggs. [3] He forms a resistance cell, including Delilah as his second, Zafiro, Nick Maza, Owen Burnett, Nokkar, Demona, Brooklyn, Fu-Dog, LXM-994, and LXM-1057, determined to free Earth from the alien invaders. [4] Samson and Delilah will develop a romantic relationship during the resistance. [5]
One of Samson's biggest concerns is how to resist the Space-Spawn occupation without inciting them to destroy Earth with their planet-destroying weapons. [6]
Characteristics
Samson strongly resembles Goliath, his ancestor, though his coloring is different. Given this strong resemblance to Goliath, it is clear he is descended from him through Broadway and Angela's mating, though the exact details of his descent are unknown. He might be the biological grandson of Artus or Gwenyvere, or the biological son of Lancelot; it hardly matters, considering that gargoyle children are raised by the entire clan. [7]
Real World Background
Samson was named after the famous ancient Israelite "strong man" in the Old Testament (Judges 13-16), a figure whose name has become a byword for strength. His name bears a strong significance for how humans will feel about gargoyles in the future; like his ancestor Goliath, Samson is named after a "mighty man" of the Bible, but this time a hero rather than a villain.
Production Background
Samson will be the first lead of the proposed spin-off Gargoyles 2198. Originally he was developed as an older, statesman-like character with a dead mate, and hatchlings. He would also have been the third hatchling of Broadway and Angela. But that was before Greg Weisman re-developed Gargoyles 2158 as Gargoyles 2198, and Samson was revamped as a younger character, whose parentage is undefined. [8]
