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The Lord of the Thundercats Unplugged

Essay 1: Notes on the Sword of Omens

The purpose of this essay is to establish the significance of the Sword of Omens.
The Sword of Omens contains the Eye of Thundera, the source of our power as Thundercats.
And if you ask me, Lion-O relies on the Eye far too much.
The Sword of Omens does come in handy, though.
It's just that, sometimes, it comes in too handy.
You almost have to wonder what Lion-O would be like without the Sword.
We're not saying he couldn't hold his own.
During the Annointment Trials, Lion-O didn't have the Sword at all.
But since then...well...you be the judge.


This is Lion-O using the powers of Sight Beyond Sight.  With these powers, he is able to see Thundrecats in danger.
I wonder what else he spies on.  If I was Lord of the Thundercats and could look at whatever I wanted to--
Let's be grateful that you're not Lord of the Thundercats and leave it at that.

 
Here is Lion-O holding the Sword up and hoping it fights his battles for him.
Don't be so harsh, Panthro.  Maybe he's using it for a visor.  The sun looks bright.
Or maybe this is evidence that the Lord of the Thundercats needs to train in the gym against real muscle.
In which case, I will provide the muscle and not you.

 
This is Lion-O using the powers of the Sword to make himself glow-in-the-dark.
We have some pellets that make people glow-in-the-dark.  We could do that.
Yeah, but after that little incident with Snarf, I don't think that's such a good idea.
Oh yeah.  Snarf didn't appreciate being a flashlight, did he, Kit?
Nope.  Definitely not.

 
At one point, I told Lion-O that red was his color.  I think I made a mistake.
Lion-O has a tendency to take things a little too far.  Men.  Always trying to impress the ladies.
Ah, but he doesn't have my dashing good looks.
Or my rippling biceps.
Or my captivating and sexy charm.
Will you three get out of here?  We let you have your section!
What did I just say?  Men.  Can't live with them.  Can't live...actually, you probably could live without them.
You're only saying that because you really want me.

 
Despite all we've said, the Sword is very useful when battling Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living.
It makes a nice glow.
It's also good for fireworks.
Fireworks don't usually intimidate Mumm-Ra, though.
That's why Lion-O has to call for us.
And we come racing to the rescue.
At least, I do.  Kat sometimes trips before he can even get to the spaceboard.
Down Kit.  I'm the only one who can really race.
Only for two miles.  After that, I easily overtake you.

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