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"Torn Suit Konoko" is a fan term for this image of beaten/torn gunslinger Konoko, drawn by [[Lorraine Reyes]]. See the article [[Fully Armed Konoko]] to learn how the image on the box cover came to be, which restores her bodysuit and armor. Although she cannot do so in the game itself, Konoko carries three weapons:
'''Torn Suit Konoko''' is a fan term for this image of beaten/torn gunslinger Konoko, drawn by [[Lorraine McLees]]. The art piece '''[[Fully Armed Konoko]]''', used for the cover of the game, was derived from this one and restores her bodysuit and armor.
 
Although she cannot do so in the game itself, Konoko carries three weapons:
:*The shotgun is the all-too-famous [[wp:Franchi SPAS-12|Franchi SPAS-12]].
:*The shotgun is the all-too-famous [[wp:Franchi SPAS-12|Franchi SPAS-12]].
:*The machine gun seems to be an amalgam of the Russian [[wp:AKM#Variants|AKMS]] (shoulder stock, grip) and the American [[wp:M60 machine gun|M60]] (characteristic perforated bipod).
:*The machine gun seems to be an amalgam of the Russian [[wp:AKM#Variants|AKMS]] (shoulder stock, grip) and the American [[wp:M60 machine gun|M60]] (characteristic perforated bipod).
:*The revolver is inspired by the iconic Italian [[wp:Mateba Autorevolver|Mateba]], as mentioned [http://oni.bungie.org/special/part1/alex.html HERE].
:*The handgun is a fairly generic revolver and doesn't match what she uses in-game. See [[Konoko's gun]] for elaboration on the different handguns she can be seen carrying in various art and screenshots.
:All 3 guns have been modeled by 17secs and are available in low-poly OBJ [http://iritscen.oni2.net/wiki/Seventeen%20Seconds'%20Weapons.zip HERE].
:All 3 guns have been modeled by 17secs and are available in low-poly OBJ [http://iritscen.oni2.net/wiki/Seventeen%20Seconds'%20Weapons.zip HERE].


Lorraine [http://oni.bungie.org/archives/lorraine_interview.html said of this work]: "I'm proud of it technically, but I wish I'd never drawn that cheesecake picture of her all torn up with three guns on her, wrapped in bullets – it's not the way I wanted to see Konoko portrayed." [http://archive.is/FcVuS Comments by Lorraine] and other Bungie staffers confirm that an overall goal for Konoko's character was to avoid making her a sexualized heroine. However when she was asked to draw a cover for PC Accelerator, they wanted Konoko to be naked and only covered by her guns, arms, and ammo belt. Pushing back on that, Lorraine's compromise was to draw her clothed in the battle-damaged bodysuit and missing most of her armor. In the end, PC Accelerator only used a thumbnail of Konoko's head as part of a collage of Oni images inside the July 1999 issue.
==Origin==
Lorraine said of this work: "I'm proud of it technically, but I wish I'd never drawn that cheesecake picture of her all torn up with three guns on her, wrapped in bullets – it's not the way I wanted to see Konoko portrayed."<ref>Oni Central, [http://oni.bungie.org/archives/lorraine_interview.html Interview with Lorraine Reyes, Bungie Studios].</ref> Comments by Lorraine and other Bungie staffers confirm that an overall goal for Konoko's character was to avoid making her a sexualized heroine.<ref>Bungie.net, [http://archive.is/FcVuS Bungie History].</ref>


Torn Suit Konoko is nevertheless a fan favorite and has been used in multiple [[:Category:Wallpapers|wallpapers]], including:
However when Lorraine was asked to draw a promotional piece for the cover of [[wp:PC Accelerator|PC Accelerator]], "known for its [[wp:Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]-like humor and photography", the magazine wanted Konoko to be naked and only covered by her guns, arms, and ammo belt. Pushing back on that, Lorraine's compromise was to draw her clothed in the battle-damaged bodysuit and missing most of her armor. In the end, PC Accelerator only used a thumbnail of Konoko's head as part of [https://archive.org/details/PCXL11Jul1999/page/n17/mode/2up a collage of Oni images] inside the July 1999 issue.<ref>Myelin Games, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HknwZ5_jGhY&t=3734s Lorraine McLees worked at Bungie for 20+ years!].</ref>
 
Torn Suit Konoko is nevertheless a fan favorite. It has been used in multiple [[:Category:Wallpapers|wallpapers]], and served as [[:Image:OST digital cover.png|the cover for]] Marty O'Donnell's brief re-release of the soundtrack.
 
An interesting predecessor to this piece is the following concept art by [[Alex Okita]]:
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<gallery>
Image:Damaged_suit_kon_1024.jpg
Image:Early Konoko 2.jpg
Image:Kon_three_cards_1024x768.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
Is it possible that this was an inspiration for the pose in Torn Suit Konoko?
==References==
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[[Category:Oni history]][[Category:Konoko]]
[[Category:Oni history]][[Category:Konoko]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 21 July 2024

The standard version.
Higher resolution, uncropped, with transparency.

Torn Suit Konoko is a fan term for this image of beaten/torn gunslinger Konoko, drawn by Lorraine McLees. The art piece Fully Armed Konoko, used for the cover of the game, was derived from this one and restores her bodysuit and armor.

Although she cannot do so in the game itself, Konoko carries three weapons:

  • The shotgun is the all-too-famous Franchi SPAS-12.
  • The machine gun seems to be an amalgam of the Russian AKMS (shoulder stock, grip) and the American M60 (characteristic perforated bipod).
  • The handgun is a fairly generic revolver and doesn't match what she uses in-game. See Konoko's gun for elaboration on the different handguns she can be seen carrying in various art and screenshots.
All 3 guns have been modeled by 17secs and are available in low-poly OBJ HERE.

Origin

Lorraine said of this work: "I'm proud of it technically, but I wish I'd never drawn that cheesecake picture of her all torn up with three guns on her, wrapped in bullets – it's not the way I wanted to see Konoko portrayed."[1] Comments by Lorraine and other Bungie staffers confirm that an overall goal for Konoko's character was to avoid making her a sexualized heroine.[2]

However when Lorraine was asked to draw a promotional piece for the cover of PC Accelerator, "known for its Maxim-like humor and photography", the magazine wanted Konoko to be naked and only covered by her guns, arms, and ammo belt. Pushing back on that, Lorraine's compromise was to draw her clothed in the battle-damaged bodysuit and missing most of her armor. In the end, PC Accelerator only used a thumbnail of Konoko's head as part of a collage of Oni images inside the July 1999 issue.[3]

Torn Suit Konoko is nevertheless a fan favorite. It has been used in multiple wallpapers, and served as the cover for Marty O'Donnell's brief re-release of the soundtrack.

An interesting predecessor to this piece is the following concept art by Alex Okita:

  • Early Konoko 2.jpg

Is it possible that this was an inspiration for the pose in Torn Suit Konoko?

References

  1. ↑ Oni Central, Interview with Lorraine Reyes, Bungie Studios.
  2. ↑ Bungie.net, Bungie History.
  3. ↑ Myelin Games, Lorraine McLees worked at Bungie for 20+ years!.
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