Firefly ponderings

[dangermousie]

I was wondering who the "Independents" were. Could they have been the Outer planets who wanted freedom from the rigid and uncaring main worlds? That would explain how they lost, as their resources would be much worse, and also yet another reason why Mal likes the periphery. Is there any explanation about it that's non-spoilery?

ETA: I took a Firefly quiz. Results behind the cut.

I am Inara with a somewhat appropriate 69% :D That would explain the insane Mal-love, then.

You scored as Inara, the "Companion". </td> Inara, the "Companion" 69% Simon, the Doctor 56% First Mate Zoe 50% Kaylee, the Mechanic 44% Captain Malcolm Reynolds 25% Wash, the Pilot 25% RiVER 19% Jayne Cobb, resident bad-ass 19% Shepherd Book 19% FiREFLY QUIZ created with QuizFarm.com

Comments

[hawkmoth.livejournal.com]

Somewhere, in one of the many interviews with Joss about Firefly (or maybe it's on the DVDs?) he does cite "Stagecoach" as an influence. It's a great movie.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is really neat (and Joss has good taste :D) Thanks.

Because I couldn't help but think of Stagecoach a bit, where everyone starts out as stereotypes and becomes a full-blown human by the end!