Hey all, here`s another topic from the resident comedian/analyst/author-to-be on the site! Here, I`m listing what force of nature or space I think each Loonatic could possibly represent, starting with:

Ace - the Sun

As we all know, Ace is generally a happy guy. He may not be all bubbly and cheery, but he`s always making a good first impression, and he`s genuinely friendly and encouraging. But, what`s more, he gives hope to all around him, including the team, much like the sun is a symbol of hope in our world, a message that we will see another bright day full of warmth and light (in at least part of the world). Nighttime, symbolically representing darkness, is also chased away upon the arrival of the sun`s light.

Likewise, many see Ace as destined to bring the light to the world, leading the `Tics in a valiant battle against evil. He even bears the color yellow as his team color, much like the sun shines bright and golden.

Lexi - the Moon

I once heard a wise phrase: a moon cannot shine without a sun, but it is the moon who guides the lost and weary through the night (actually, this was inspired by something I heard in Chrono Cross). That describes Lexi perfectly. While pink is not a color typically associated with the moon, there are several qualities these two have in common.

For one, the moon often symbolizes love and beauty, two qualities we here at LUO often attribute to Lexi. And, the moon is seen as a proverbial mirror to the sun; likewise, Lexi seems to reflect Ace`s sense of hope and promise of light, guiding the weary through the night. Where the sun cannot shine, the moon will glow. And, the moon`s light is a promise that the sun will return.

You can see that the moon is a lonely object, alone in a sea of stars without a companion, much like how some of us see Lexi as fearing rejection, and maybe feeling alone and unwanted. But, when that day finally comes where sun and moon come together, we see something beautiful and unusual happen (that was a hint, by the way, for you shippers out there). So, while the sun may banish the dark, the moon guides lost ones through it.

Duck - Water

We all know Duck is the first choice for representing water. Like water, he is a flexible character who moves like the waves, and in theory he should be a cool, smooth mingler. Of course, we all know it isn`t true. But, he does, at least outwardly. Deep inside, though, Duck probably feels insecure and in need of attention/praise, much like how water depends on solid foundation to stay up, unless it`s treated with cold, in which case it will withdraw and harshen up itself, though it`s still fragile on the inside, and will return to it`s former state if given enough warmth.

Duck`s association with water through his Aqua-Dense makes this symbolism a no-brainer. While Lexi might`ve been a candidate, she represents the moon, which is seen as having a connection to water, always pulling the water or, in much later time, getting pulled by it, representing a distant but always present relationship. Water is also known to represent a duality of gentle calm and furious rage (and to a lesser extent harsh cold), shown how Duck was seen caring for Wonderffluff in AOTFB, and how he viciously doused a robot in Acmegeddon, Part II to escape, showing he has a resourceful side when he really needs it (not to mention yet another link to water).

Water also covers the planet. That makes it the first thing we notice when we take a look at the globe, much like how Duck seems to steal the show whether the episode concentrates on him or not. Finally, water is known to be deep and decieving, much like how Duck sometimes has a more secretive side to him when he`s trying to keep a secret (I can swear he was trying to hide something once or twice in the show).

Tech - Earth

For one, Tech is very down-to-earth when it comes to matters of the world. I don`t recall Tech ever rambling on about an ideal view or far away pipe dream, but just the practical side of things. Tech also refrains from emotion except when he`s been personally wronged, much like how earth will remain calm about matters other than itself.

Earth is also a supportive force, much like Tech when his friends really need him (as seen, once again, in Acmegeddon, Part II, and in Family Business). Tech`s abiltiy to manipulate metal also brings to mind a relation to matter, as does his creative interest and joy of working with his hands. Green is also an earthy color depending on the setting, and Tech`s ancestral habit of falling down long drops (as seen in Family Business, and many Wile E. Coyote shorts) and planting himself into the dirt also lends him to earth, perhaps comically.

Rev - Fire

Let`s face it, although Rev flies like an ace, he`s got some serious fire. For one, a fire graphic often accompanies Rev when he`s flying, and maybe sometimes running. Some of us also see Rev as potentially wielding some form of fire power, befitting his red color and energetic personality.

Rev is also eager to please, and ready to help the team at a moment`s notice. However, he also shows his fiery side when he gets into the occasional argument with Duck or Tech, and some feel he`d have a fiery rivalry with Speedy`s descendant if they ever met. Fire is also known for it`s creativity, much like Rev, who apparently built the rocket skates he used while in his delivery service, as well as had a hand in the creation of Robo-Amigo.

Slam - Air

You might`ve expected Slam to correspond to fire or earth, but it`s time to put an end to the stereotype of wind being weak. For one, air is seen as a transparent and often up-front force, much like Slam who rarely ever hides anything, and seems to have little character development at this time. His tornado powers are an obvious nod to air, as is the concept of expansive air applying to his expansive stomache. Air can also be a wild, destructive force when it rages, much like Slam.

Air is said to represent dualities of scatterbrainedness and genius, which Slam did once have an epiphany when they were fighting Gorlop. Another duality would be that of a gentle breeze, or a furious gale, again representing Slam`s personality of extremes quite well.

Zadavia - Light

Well, aside form the pretty rainbow flashes accompanying her powers, Zadavia opened the `Tics eyes, so to speak, to their destinies. Besides being a revealer, light can also be seen to represent fresh beginnings and grand finales, both of which would seem to accompany Zadavia.

Light is also frequently depicted as the ultimate force of good, and sometimes the ultimate power altogether, which would certainly fit with Zadavia seemingly far outclassing the` Tics as a superpower (more like a hyperpower in Zadavia`s case), and serving as the prime motivation behind their fight against evil.

Wise mentors in fantasy are also often depicted as associating with light, which again brings Zadavia to mind. White is also the color of pure, unaltered light, which seems to be Zadavia`s "team" color. That, and the multiple colors accompanying her hologram and powers reflects the various colors of refracted light, which brings the `Tics to mind, how they manage to split her goodness between them with their various colors, although they are noticeably missing the color blue (which makes me cringe, as that`s my favorite color), and to a lesser extent, cyan.