Yet another ork thread, but it doesn't need to be. I thought about this while writing a short story about Michael Drake, the ork 'face' in my story. There was some klingon sayings that seemed natural for him to say.
I so duly wish I were a linguist!
So, top Secular Ork Rolemodels. Note, this is not a generality and these are specific.
1. Groo the Wanderer/Neil the Ork Barbarian
In the 2010s through the 2070s, Neil the Ork Barbarian would probably become the longest lived ork character in popular Culture. I would see him primarily as a synthesis of Groo, Dar (the Beastmaster), and Conan in one package. He would probably be more Groo the Wanderer than Conan, as he would be a knock-off of Conan the Barbarian. However, having traits in common with Groo, Dar, and Conan; it would be simple to say that the creator took inspiration from these three characters to make Neil. Although he would not be necessarily be green.
2.
Lieutenant Worf
With the degree of treatment that Klingons have been given in ST:TNG, I am not surprised that Orks would seek to emulate them. The idea of a "Noble Savage" would appeal to the Ork, and the Klingon race would be a natural draw for young ork children. Especially Lieutenant Worf of the Starship Enterprise - D.
After all he speaks of Honor, Duty, and Loyalty to the Klingon Empire. The sort of ork children who seek to emulate Worf would probably either be seen at Star Trek conventions when they are older, or are actually celebrated members of the their respective nation's armies. After all as an ork, why won't you find this appealing?
"If winning is not important, why keep score?"
"To those who are overly cautious, everything is impossible."
"Perhaps today is a good day to die!" -- I could see this sneak into Or'zet!
Act, and you may eat dinner. Think, and you may be dinner."
"Pity the warrior who slays all his foes."
"If you cannot control yourself, you cannot command others."
3. He-Man
Believe it or not, a lot of Ork Children would probably see He-Man (the old Filmation cartoon) as an example of what a good ork should be like. Strong, yet intelligent. He-man uses his strength for Good and for Helping Others, and I would see some ork kids counting him as a personal fictional hero.
4. Wolverine.
Some Orks will try to emulate the X-Man. Indeed, I can see Marvel introduce Wolverine has having undergone UGE in 2013 or 14; transforming into a ork mutant or troll mutant. Wolverine would probably be attractive to some Ork kids because he's uncontrolled, and seems to play by his own rules. On the DC side, Lobo would probably be hailed as an inspiration for Orks.
5. Beast
On the other hand -- Beast, Hank McCoy, would probably be a good character for those who underwent UGE (and in the Year of the Comet -- those who SURGEd into Changelings) as a role model. Hank McCoy went through UGE or SURGE himself, growing blue hairs and gaining powerful abilities as a result. He could also be helpful for Trolls at one point, and will probably spawn a comic of his own in 3 years in the Shadowrun universe.
Anyone have any secular role models to suggest for orks, dwarves, elves, and trolls?
The Hulk, there I mentioned him.
