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Firebrand may refer to: * A person with a penchant for militancy in speech and/or action * A burning torch. Vehicles * Blackburn Firebrand, an aircraft constructed for the Royal Navy * HMS ''Firebrand'', any of several vessels that the Royal Navy operated * CFAV ''Firebrand'' (YTR 562), a fireboat in the Canadian Armed Forces Maritime Command Arts * ''The Firebrand'' (1922 film), a silent film directed by Alan James * ''The Firebrand'' (1962 film), a film directed by Maury Dexter * ''Firebrand'' (2019 film), an Indian Marathi-language drama film * ''Firebrand'' (2023 film), a historical drama film * ''The Firebrand'' (Bradley novel), a 1987 novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley * Firebrand (DC Comics), a DC Comics comic book character * ''Firebrand'' (Green Rider series), a 2017 novel by Kristen Britain * ''The Firebrand'' (Kemp novel), a 2003 novel by Debra A. Kemp * Firebrand (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics comic book character * Firebrand, a character from the ''Ghosts'n G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Militant
The English word ''militant'' is both an adjective and a noun, and it is generally used to mean vigorously active, combative and/or aggressive, especially in support of a cause, as in "militant reformers". It comes from the 15th century Latin "''militare''" meaning "to serve as a soldier". As adjective Militant can mean "vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause" as in 'militant reformers'. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, defines ''militant'' as "Having a combative character; aggressive, especially in the service of a cause". The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ''militant'' as "aggressively active (as in a cause)". It says that the word ''militant'' might typically be used in phrases such as 'militant conservationists' or 'a militant attitude'. An example of the adjective usages is demonstrated when ''The New York Times'' ran an article titled ''Militant Environmentalists Planning Summer Protests to Save Redwoods'' des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (DC Comics)
Firebrand is a name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Fictional character biography Rod Reilly Published by Quality Comics from August 1941 to November 1942, Rod Reilly was the bored and wealthy socialite son of a steel tycoon, who decided to fight crime with his servant and friend, "Slugger" Dunn. Originally drawn by Reed Crandall, Firebrand appeared in ''Police Comics'', issues #1 through 13, at which time his series was canceled. Firebrand's costume consisted of a transparent shirt and red pants, with a bandana mask covering the top half of his face. He uses a lariat, and can climb buildings using vacuum cups. After DC purchased Quality Comics, Firebrand was largely left on the sidelines until the mid-1970s, when he joined the Freedom Fighters (comics), Freedom Fighters. He was killed in a fight with the Silver Ghost (comics), Silver Ghost, but that occurred only in a photocopied issue of ''Cancelled Comic Cavalcade'', which was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand Games
Firebrand Games Limited is a British video game developer based in Glasgow, Scotland. The company was founded by chief executive officer Mark Greenshields in 2006 and has operated a second office in Merritt Island, Florida, since September 2007. History Firebrand Games was founded by Mark Greenshields in 2006, after his previous venture, DC Studios, closed its operations in the United Kingdom earlier that year. He became the new company's chief executive officer. In September 2007, the company announced the opening a second office in Merritt Island, Florida. This office replaced DC Studios' only remaining studio, which was based in Montreal. In September 2009, Firebrand Games' headquarters were moved into new, larger office spaces within Glasgow. By August 2010, primarily due to the cost of doing business in Scotland, the Meritt Island office had grown larger in headcount than the Glasgow headquarters. Firebrand Games has primarily worked on Nintendo DS versions of third-part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (horse)
Firebrand (1839–1861) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare who won the classic 1000 Guineas at Newmarket Racecourse in 1842. The race was the only competitive win of the filly's racing career: her other success came when she was allowed to walk over at Newmarket a year later. In all, Firebrand ran ten times between July 1841 and May 1843, recording two wins and four places. Background Firebrand was a chestnut mare bred by her owner Lord George Bentinck from two horses bred and owned by Robert Wilson, 9th Baron Berners who died in 1838. Firebrand was sired by Wilson's stallion Lamplighter, a successful racehorse who won the Craven Stakes, The Whip and several King's Plates at Newmarket. Firebrand's dam, the Rubens mare, was an unnamed daughter of Rubens out of Tippitywitchet, was one of the outstanding broodmares of her time. Her other foals included the Ascot Gold Cup winner Camarine (foaled 1828), The Derby winner Phosphorus (1834) and the 1000 Guineas winne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Expanse (novel Series)
''The Expanse'' is a series of science fiction novels (and related novellas and short stories) by James S. A. Corey, the joint pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. The first novel, '' Leviathan Wakes'', was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2012. The complete series was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Series in 2017. It later won, following its second nomination for the same award in 2020. The book series is made up of nine novels and nine novellas compiled in ''Memory's Legion''. The series was adapted for television by the Syfy Network, also under the title of '' The Expanse''. When Syfy canceled the TV series after three seasons, Amazon acquired it and produced three more seasons; all six seasons are streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Series overview Novels Short stories and novellas The book ''Memory's Legion'' is a collection of all eight short stories and novellas, except for "The Last Flight of the Cassandra" (which remains exclusiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghosts 'n Goblins (series)
''Ghosts 'n Goblins'', known in Japan as , is a series of run-and-gun platform video games developed and owned by Capcom. The first entry in the series was ''Ghosts 'n Goblins'', released in arcades on July 7, 1985. The series has subsequently been ported to and released on a variety of personal computers, game consoles and mobile platforms and spawned several sequels and spin-offs. The main series focuses on the knight Arthur's quest to save princess Prin-Prin from the demon king Astaroth. The primary spin-offs include the '' Gargoyle's Quest'' and '' Maximo'' game series. The series as a whole has sold over 4.6 million units as of December 31, 2023 and stands as the 13th best-selling Capcom game franchise. It has gained a reputation among players for its high level of difficulty. The most recent game in the series, '' Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection'', was released on February 25, 2021. List of games Main series The main series consists of run and gun platformers with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (Marvel Comics)
Firebrand is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and most prominent, Gary Gilbert, is an enforcer for corrupt industrialist Justin Hammer and a former activist who turned to violence after believing peaceful protest produced no results. Publication history The Gary Gilbert incarnation of Firebrand first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #27 (July 1970), and was created by Archie Goodwin and Don Heck. The Russell Broxtel incarnation of Firebrand first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #77 (April 1991), and was created by Goodwin and Heck. The Richard Dennison incarnation of Firebrand first appeared in ''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #4 (March 1998), and was created by Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen. The Amanda incarnation of Firebrand first appeared in ''Invincible Iron Man'' #513 (February 2012), and was created by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca. The sixth unnamed incarnation of Firebrand made his sole appearance in ''Deadpoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Firebrand (Kemp Novel)
''The Firebrand'' is a fantasy historical novel by Debra A. Kemp and first published by Amber Quill Press. It is the first in the ''House of Pendragon'' series; it was followed by ''The Recruit'' published in January 2007. Plot summary After the fall of Camelot at the Battle of Camlann, Lin, daughter of King Arthur and Queen Gwenhwyfar, is torn by grief and self-doubt. Believing herself unworthy to follow in her father's wake, Lin leaves Camelot. Twelve years later, while exploring the deserted castle with her four children, Lin tells them about her own childhood in the distant kingdom of Orkney, before she learned the truth of her birth. Lin's earliest memories are of sorrow and hardship as a slave in the castle of Arthur's half-sister Queen Morgause. At five years old, the only mother she knows dies, leaving Lin alone with Dafydd, the boy she believes is her true elder brother. On Lin's twelfth birthday, she is given a slave collar and a new master: Prince Mordred, who k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (Green Rider Series)
''Firebrand'' by Kristen Britain is a fantasy novel from 2017, the sixth book in the Green Rider series. Plot summary Green Rider Sir Karigan G'ladheon returns from her unexpected trip through time in her traditional disruptive style, materialising above the great banquet hall and crashing through the mid-winter feast. She is confused and disoriented and screams for the man she left behind in the future to be reunited with her. Karigan tries to regain a sense of normality, recover from her injuries and move on from the heartbreak she suffered when Cade Harlow was ripped from her as she crossed over the threshold of time. During her return journey she sustains an injury, where a shard of magic mirror is embedded in her eye that transforms it into a mirror such that anyone who gazes into it glimpses their possible future. Karigan's eye becomes incredibly painful, she keeps it covered with a patch, and its prophetic properties are a closely guarded secret. Throughout the winter Kar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Firebrand (Bradley Novel)
''The Firebrand'' is a 1987 historical fantasy novel by American author Marion Zimmer Bradley. Set in the ancient city of Troy, the novel is a retelling of Homer's epic poem the ''Iliad''. ''The Firebrand'' is written from the point of view of Kassandra, the prophet daughter of King Priam of Troy, and also features other prominent characters from Greek mythology. As in the ''Iliad'', Kassandra foresees catastrophe for her city, but few pay heed to her warnings. In Bradley's story, Kassandra is presented as a strong and insightful woman rather than as a sufferer of insanity. The novel has been described as belonging to the genres of revisionist history and feminist literature and employs themes of gender, religion, and power. Bradley wrote it after the success of her 1983 novel ''The Mists of Avalon'', a retelling of the Arthurian legend from a female perspective. To appeal to a wider readership, ''The Firebrand'' includes fewer elements of fantasy than Bradley's previous works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torch
A torch is a stick with combustible material at one end which can be used as a light source or to set something on fire. Torches have been used throughout history and are still used in processions, symbolic and religious events, and in juggling and entertainment. In some countries, notably the United Kingdom and Australia, "torch" in modern usage is also the term for a battery-operated portable light. Etymology From the Old French "''torche''" meaning "twisted thing", hence "torch formed of twisted tow dipped in wax", probably from Vulgar Latin *''torca'', alteration of Late Latin ''torqua'', variant of classical Latin ''torques'' "collar of twisted metal", from ''torquere'' "to twist". Torch construction Torch construction has varied through history depending on the torch's purpose. Torches were usually constructed of a wooden stave with one end wrapped in a material which was soaked in a flammable substance. In the United States, black bear bones may have been used. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (2023 Film)
''Firebrand'' is a 2023 British historical drama film directed by Karim Aïnouz and written by Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth, based on the 2013 novel ''Queen's Gambit'' by Elizabeth Fremantle. The film focuses on Catherine Parr, Queen of England, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. It stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, and Eddie Marsan. The film marks Aïnouz's first directorial effort in the English language. ''Firebrand'' premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023, where it was selected to compete for Palme d'Or. It was released in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2024. Plot Catherine Parr (Vikander), the Wives of Henry VIII, sixth wife of King Henry VIII (Law), is named regent while the king Sieges of Boulogne (1544–1546), leads his army in France. Catherine looks after Henry’s children, Mary I of England, Mary, Elizabeth I, Elizabeth and Edward VI, Edward. Catherine takes risks to meet up with an old friend, Anne Askew, who is preaching Protestantism a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
