Jupiter Missions (Jupiter stc-714)
Bow Tie Bear Animation have created Jupiter Missions (Jupiter stc-714), an on-going exciting space adventure set on board the cargo ship Jupiter stc-714 in the year 2212. Originally it was animated in 4 minute episodes; now for the first time the first seven episodes have been updated and enhance to create a 29 minute movie.
The cargo that Jupiter carries can be anything from alien pharmaceuticals to zyborg clothing and they have to contend with space pirates, radiation leaks and alien invasions.
The crew of the Jupiter is led by Avalon, who has recently inherited the ship from her father.
Quincy is the engineer, who has to continually coax more speed and energy from the aging engines.
The security on the Jupiter is dealt with by Tori, who is more than a match for any space pirates or hostile alien races they may come across.
Banjo organises the cargo, the essential element that results in payment. At least, he does his job when he isn't indulging in a little off duty recreation.
Mac assists both Tori and Banjo, and also makes sure that the crew have decent meals to eat, not that the rest of them appreciate her.
Claire, the computer on the Jupiter, sorts out the navigation, warns of approaching hazards such as radiation belts, space pirates and unfriendly aliens, and acts as a communication channel.
The Crew of Jupiter stc-714
Avalon Grainger, is the captain, after the ship was left to her when her father died unexpectedly and in mysterious circumstances. Previously, Avalon had been working as a 2nd officer on a passenger liner, and does not yet command real respect amongst the rest of the crew.
Victoria Tragus, known as Tori, is in charge of security and liaison with the various space stations when they dock to offload or take on cargo. She is always on the look out for threats to the Jupiter such as space pirates. Tori speaks several languages and previously worked in the private militia as a major in special operations during the Martian wars. Her wealthy parents are searching for her
John Quincy, the engineer, is known as Quincy across the universe. He has been the engineer on the Jupiter for several years, having joined when the older Captain Grainger bought the ship. Quincy knows that the engines are old and often break down, but he is on good terms with many of the supply depots and repair units on most planets.
Chloe Mactavish, is known as Mac. She works as assistant to both Tori and Banjo as needed. During the voyages, Mac likes to cook for the rest of the crew as she doesn't like eating reconstituted food. However, her obsessive compulsive tendencies mean that Mac does not tolerate any interference in her routines.
Joe Banner, is the stores master. He is known as Banjo, and has a very laid back and relaxed attitude to paperwork and organisation. He is very good at his job and tends to spend large parts of the journeys rather spaced out. Banjo dropped out of the University of Argon when he realised he knew more about astrophysics then his lecturers did.
Claire, (Solar Interstellar Navigation ZX81), is the ship's computer. She is affectionately known as Claire to the crew. Claire not only navigates and runs the computers on the ship, she also warns of any impending hazards. Like the rest of the ship, she is not the latest model and some of her routines and protocols do not work as efficiently as they used to.