Question Miranda Mahren

Thanks to JG's preview we are seeing the next member of Outcast Corner. Both in the micro scene as well as the newest entry into the G2. Clearly she made it into the Army. She's a telepath. And by the sounds of it a pretty powerful one at that. I wonder where she is going to pop up next. And will she be reunited with her long lost brother.

Awwwww...But i'm sure Cait/Eric once he finds out will keep a close eye on her for sure.

JG wrote: Hate to break it to you, but Miranda Mahren isn't slated as an add for Outcast Corner in any planned publishing.

Of course not, that's not safe for Miri, what about having three ragers and dealing with some heavy duty shit? Not to mention that unless Cait has learned shielding she can't keep her out o her head, which can be a privacy issue for Cait and a safety one for Miri, Cait's mind is a minefield after all. At least until Miri gets her telepathy under control.

However, I'm willing to bet that that any bully targeting her will need to have a new anus cloned due to how hard it has been torn, not that the Outcasts will be the only ones taking offense for a such behaviour, whoever goes after a ten years old gilr is bound to be quite unpopular (BTW, she's manifesting at the age of 10? She's going to be a powerhouse).

Definately a powerhouse...She's already picking up cars with telekenesis.

It didn't register for me until reading this thread that Miranda is only 10. Wow. Being a middle school student at Whateley is hard enough. Being an elementary schooler with powerful telepathy? Yikes.

What occurred to me is that the Lt. Mahren in "Rises the Sun" is probably not actually connected to Cait, and that the name is (in story) coincidence or (IRL) a red herring.

Also, I seem to recall that someone (Kristin?) said that the theory that 'early manifestation == probably high power level' is wrong. I think it was hinted that it wasn't entirely wrong, but that the correlation didn't mean was what it seemed to.

Schol-R-LEA wrote: What occurred to me is that the Lt. Mahren in "Rises the Sun" is probably not actually connected to Cait, and that the name is (in story) coincidence or (IRL) a red herring.

I wouldn't say so. 10 years is pushing it, but perfectly doable with the proper training and the right recommendations.

I imagine that Whateley counts as proper training, and a good place to get good recommendations.

And how many telepathic Mahrens are there in the world?

Although I think the timeline is closer to 8 years from the microscene to Rises the Sun.

If she goes through the JROTC and gets a college degree while at Whateley, it's possible that she could be commissioned into the Army.

Couple of default assumptions: 1: You're assuming that Miranda did every single year of school, every time, as an average student. No skipping grades, getting summer school credits, taking extra credits, or doing some college at junior/senior year
2: Contrary to what most believe, you don't have to be an college graduate to be an officer. Yes, it's far more uncommon now but if you had the skills to be an officer, or a critically needed skill? Officer you went if you didn't reject the offer. Getting a degree is easy, more or less.


So, you'd think that the Army wouldn't leap for joy at having a PDP! of high level trained for 6-7+ at WHATELEY? Dude, don't know what planet you're on, but they'd offer, no they'd INSIST that she takes bars, and that they'll get her the degree during her service.

Oh definately...Fast tracked for sure. I'd expect her to be CID or DIA or Any of those other acronyms. And with the skills avail at Whateley she would make an amazing spook.

Otherself wrote: However, I'm willing to bet that that any bully targeting her will need to have a new anus cloned due to how hard it has been torn, not that the Outcasts will be the only ones taking offense for a such behaviour, whoever goes after a ten years old gilr is bound to be quite unpopular (BTW, she's manifesting at the age of 10? She's going to be a powerhouse).

Lets not forget the grunts might take offense if a relative of Mahren get's picked on. The Gunts would likely have a of respect from them. As would much of the security staff and teachers.


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On the flip side, I could see some bullies trying to get some revenge-by-proxy on the Range Nazi. But as you say, anybody who does is going to regret it so hard their grandchildren will feel it.

(By the way, NJM, you quote attribution got screwed up)

Arcanist Lupus wrote: On the flip side, I could see some bullies trying to get some revenge-by-proxy on the Range Nazi. But as you say, anybody who does is going to regret it so hard their grandchildren will feel it.

(By the way, NJM, you quote attribution got screwed up)

Group A: Bullies who couldn't get guns.
Group B: Allies who could get guns... but would be to disciplined to use them. Because Mahren taught them better.
Well that's an interesting conflict.

Only one thing to do. Wondercute powers activate!!!


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Let me think of the people who would take a dim view of anybody bullying Mahren's little kid (there's quite some overlap between the groups):
- The Bully-busters, by default, of course.
- The Outcasts, since they know Caitlin is Mahren, and therefore Miranda is "family"
- The Grunts, out of a sense of duty
- The Hooligans, since they were the students who had seen Mahren's more fun-loving side and actually LIKED him.

Not that Caitlin actually needs any help to make a bully regret being born... but she can't be everywhere.

NJM1564 wrote:

Otherself wrote: However, I'm willing to bet that that any bully targeting her will need to have a new anus cloned due to how hard it has been torn, not that the Outcasts will be the only ones taking offense for a such behaviour, whoever goes after a ten years old gilr is bound to be quite unpopular (BTW, she's manifesting at the age of 10? She's going to be a powerhouse).

Lets not forget the grunts might take offense if a relative of Mahren get's picked on. The Gunts would likely have a of respect from them. As would much of the security staff and teachers.


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The Hooligans, and a certain group of new security officers also might take offense.

Lets not forget Foob, because he'll be the one actively trying to keep Miranda from psychically introducing the bullies head to his anus, no matter how hard she needs to push to make the body bend that way.

Let's face it, any person stupid enough to give someone from Hawthorne grief is basically an organ donor in waiting, the students in Hawthorne aren't there because of the mildness of their powers, nor how in control of them they are.

I can't look it up because I'm at work, but assume that I posted a video of River Tam saying "Also, I can kill you with my brain"

Valentine wrote: If she goes through the JROTC and gets a college degree while at Whateley, it's possible that she could be commissioned into the Army.

Even without JROTC, a four-year degree and age between 19 and 32 are the big hurdles for OCS.

College ROTC programs cannot officially sign up cadets/midshipment that aren't at least 17, but that still gives two years to finish up a degree and still be a 19-y.o. butterbar.

Lets not forget Foob, because he'll be the one actively trying to keep Miranda from psychically introducing the bullies head to his anus, no matter how hard she needs to push to make the body bend that way.

Oh you mean something like this?
Oopsie!

jennysass wrote:

Schol-R-LEA wrote: What occurred to me is that the Lt. Mahren in "Rises the Sun" is probably not actually connected to Cait, and that the name is (in story) coincidence or (IRL) a red herring.

I wouldn't say so. 10 years is pushing it, but perfectly doable with the proper training and the right recommendations.

I think you are missing my point. AFAIK, no one - even JG - has said Miranda (or at least the version of Miranda in the micro) is going to be brought into canon at all. Perhaps I missed an announcement about her or something? I know some of the CC (TINCC) have used the micros as teasers, JG among them, but that doesn't mean that a micro from JG is going to be a teaser.

In fact, this would be just about the perfect time to hit us with a red herring, just to keep us guessing.

Schol-R-LEA wrote:

jennysass wrote:

Schol-R-LEA wrote: What occurred to me is that the Lt. Mahren in "Rises the Sun" is probably not actually connected to Cait, and that the name is (in story) coincidence or (IRL) a red herring.

I wouldn't say so. 10 years is pushing it, but perfectly doable with the proper training and the right recommendations.

I think you are missing my point. AFAIK, no one - even JG - has said Miranda (or at least the version of Miranda in the micro) is going to be brought into canon at all. Perhaps I missed an announcement about her or something? I know some of the CC (TINCC) have used the micros as teasers, JG among them, but that doesn't mean that a micro from JG is going to be a teaser.

In fact, this would be just about the perfect time to hit us with a red herring, just to keep us guessing.

Are you Imp-lying that JG is the Fabulous Imp?

Query: where was the preview/microscene/story introducing Ms. Miranda?

Iwasforger03 wrote: Query: where was the preview/microscene/story introducing Ms. Miranda?

Here: whateleyacademy.net/index.php/forum/the-...read?start=520#34082

I wonder if this is what JG has been teasing us about all week.

A Little R&R pt 2:

Miranda already is on campus, has already been featured, and is in Hawthorne because she can throw cars around. We didn't notice because JG posted the microscene afterwards.

Bingo!

Katssun wrote: I wonder if this is what JG has been teasing us about all week.

A Little R&R pt 2:

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Once Alyss was gone, Mrs. Cantrel led me to the dayroom, which already had a few students there. What caught my attention immediately, was that there were a couple little girls, who appeared to be about the same age as Alyss.
“These little ones are Miranda, Ember, and Revekah,” Mrs. Cantrel told me with a faint smile. “The fourth member in this little band of troublemakers is Morgan, and who knows where he is at the moment…”

...
was about halfway finished when I suddenly found myself surrounded by four girls, who all appeared to be the same age as me. However, unlike with me, I was pretty sure that these kids were the real deal.
“Hi,” a dark haired girl exclaimed with a broad grin as she sat down at my table, not waiting for any invitation. “I’m Ember…”
“You’re Amy’s friend, aren’t you?” another girl asked, and before I could answer, she added, “She’s nice…”
The first girl pointed to the one who’d just spoken, and said, “This is Miranda… And that’s Morgan and Revekah.”
“Hi,” I responded with a chuckle. “I’m Ribbon. Or Alyss…”
“That’s a really pretty dress,” Miranda said, pausing to give me a strange look.

Miranda already is on campus, has already been featured, and is in Hawthorne because she can throw cars around. We didn't notice because JG posted the microscene afterwards.

*gives Katssun a ccokie*

So that puts her on a direct collision course with Cait. That is if they havn't already met.

Yolandria wrote: So that puts her on a direct collision course with Cait. That is if they havn't already met.

Pretty sure Cait is her RA. Assuming Miranda and Roulette are in the same area of Hawthorne.

Katssun wrote:

Yolandria wrote: So that puts her on a direct collision course with Cait. That is if they havn't already met.

Pretty sure Cait is her RA. Assuming Miranda and Roulette are in the same area of Hawthorne.

She may not be if she is in the Junior High Program, and not rooming on the floor with the Freshman. Then again Hawthorne has different rooming rules.

As Team Awesome is a thing, I'm gonna bet that's the Hawthorne JH team.

TLW + Mischief... I don't think they'd call themselves Team Awesome?

Malady wrote: As Team Awesome is a thing, I'm gonna bet that's the Hawthorne JH team.

This is ... a really good idea. I hope it is the case now that you have mentioned it.

Good Lord, it was that fact Miranda is on campus in hawthorne? SEriously? I bloody read this and just thought "Oh cool, it's miranda, good thing I read that micro-scene" and it never bloody occured to me he was talking about this. I want to hurt that man now...

Iwasforger03 wrote: Good Lord, it was that fact Miranda is on campus in hawthorne? SEriously? I bloody read this and just thought "Oh cool, it's miranda, good thing I read that micro-scene" and it never bloody occured to me he was talking about this. I want to hurt that man now...

You know you're just tickling his sense of humour right? Comments like this just egg him on?

Iwasforger03 wrote: Good Lord, it was that fact Miranda is on campus in hawthorne? SEriously? I bloody read this and just thought "Oh cool, it's miranda, good thing I read that micro-scene" and it never bloody occured to me he was talking about this. I want to hurt that man now...

The amusement was more specifically that we had this thread (and others) discussing the micro-scene, and the possible gen 2 cameo, but never mentioning that she had already shown up in gen 1 stories fairly clearly. Particularly given how quickly the forums generally notice any tiny continuity error or subtle hint that gets slipped in.

Gratz to Katssun for catching it.

I'm going to assume that was the compliment it looks like (winks at Kristen), and say thank you on behalf of the entire forum.

Oh just toss her on Wondercute and let's destroy the fabric of all reality already...

Well, I was waaay wrong. Not that I'm complaining

Rereading parts of the Devils Dance, I wonder how Grade-schooler "Squeaker" (Hehehe) will think of Junior JT aka Jimmy T.

If it isn't in the works already, I really think Miranda needs a legacy name.

Miranda "Hijacker" Mahren and it works with her power-set, well what she has displayed of it so far.

Dpragan wrote: If it isn't in the works already, I really think Miranda needs a legacy name.

Miranda "Hijacker" Mahren and it works with her power-set, well what she has displayed of it so far.

-pouts- if that sticks I need to think of a new code name for Jeckle (Heckle?)'s kid in my g2 fic when I get to her/him/them. Yes definitely them as I'll make them a multiple man type warper...

Cryptic wrote:

Dpragan wrote: If it isn't in the works already, I really think Miranda needs a legacy name.

Miranda "Hijacker" Mahren and it works with her power-set, well what she has displayed of it so far.

-pouts- if that sticks I need to think of a new code name for Jeckle (Heckle?)'s kid in my g2 fic when I get to her/him/them. Yes definitely them as I'll make them a multiple man type warper...

Since Gen Oginski references Hijacker I, there already is probably a Hijacker II,

General Oginski waited until the door was closed, and extracted a ball. “This one works, ma’am.” He turned it on and settled into the seat she waved at. Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Oginski nodded. “Ma’am? All this is code word, not to be disseminated to anyone but Admiral Everhart, and your security chief only.” He waited for her nod.

“A bit mysterious, but I understand and accept.” Mrs. Carson tilted her head in understanding and waited for the general to continue.

“Right.” The man thought about what he was going to say for a minute, then shrugged. “I have no doubt you remember what happened to Hijacker I.” Carson’s eyes narrowed at that reminder, but before she could respond, the General continued on. “It’s not the first ah… student you had of that nature, nor the last, though I will admit in her case, it was a knee jerk reaction.” The General shot a mild look at the Headmistress who impassively gazed back. “But, it was understandable and well, it ended well.”

and Prison Bitch refers to Miranda.

“It’s a baby Hijacker.”

There's a later reference to her. Miranda IS Hijacker II. That's canon. I swear it's got a line of reference somewhere. I just don't have the brain power to go find it right now.

Iwasforger03 wrote: There's a later reference to her. Miranda IS Hijacker II. That's canon. I swear it's got a line of reference somewhere. I just don't have the brain power to go find it right now.

Rises.the Sun part 3, the telepath is Hijacker II.

And yes, she's Miranda

mhalpern wrote:

Iwasforger03 wrote: There's a later reference to her. Miranda IS Hijacker II. That's canon. I swear it's got a line of reference somewhere. I just don't have the brain power to go find it right now.

Rises.the Sun part 3, the telepath is Hijacker II.

She's never referred to as Hijacker or Hijacker II. At least not that I could find.

MageOhki wrote: And yes, she's Miranda

Is this WOG, because the only reference I found was Prison Bitch calling her a "baby Hijacker" right after she mind controlled him.

Ah, I haven't had a chance to read Rising the Sun yet.