Scenario (Star Wars zine)

Zine
Title:	Scenario
Publisher:	the fan club The Moons of Yavin
Editor(s):	Jason Grant, Jamie Spracklen
Type:
Date(s):	April 1989 -
Medium:	print
Fandom:	Star Wars
Language:	English
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Scenario is a Star Wars zine.

This was a secondary publication from the club that complemented "Telesponder".

Jason Grant, president of The Moons of Yavin fan club, designed 'Scenario' to encourage members to contribute things slightly wider in scope than what was presented in 'Telesponder'. Grant envisioned it as a platform for members to produce their own fanzine within the club, and he would continue to do "Telesponder". Out of the two fanzines, it became the main place to feature stories, members opinions and artwork, etc.

Ultimately, both 'Scenario' and 'Telesponder' ended up containing much of the same type of content, although 'Scenario' was the main place for stories.

Issue 1: April 1989

• Cover: Scenario text, with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of Han Solo and Princess Leia, and titled "Everyone's favourite scoundrel and princess" (artwork by Nigel Williams.)
• Page 1: "News" - Starts off with a welcome to this new additional fanzine for the club, which is designed to be an occasional publication for stories and artwork from members, but also to fit in additional news items between issues of 'Telesponder'. Lucasfilm personnel tv/film credits follow: Covering two Harrison Ford films, "Frantic" and "Working Girl", Jack Purvis in "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (directed by Terry Gilliam), Denis Lawson in "The Justice Game" (BBC TV drama), and Jeremy Sinden opening a play at a theatre in South London.
• Page 2-3: "Story: Jet Black (Chapter 1)" - This follows the exciting adventures of a Bounty Hunter called the Black Panther in the Star Wars universe (by Andrea Swinsco.)
• Page 4: "Word Search" - Various Star Wars terms are hidden in the word square - how many can you find? Followed by "Final Notes" - covering scores for the February Area Security Chief test: Andrea and Toria both got 64%, and Steven got 78%. Answers to those questions would be sent to those members. Lastly, Jason notes that 'Scenario' is a fanzine that can be produced by any member and that he would help support that in the future.

Issue 2: June 1989

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Issue 3: August 1989

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Issue 4: October 1989

• Cover: Scenario text, with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of Boba Fett's spaceship 'Slave 1' (artwork by Nigel Williams.)
• Page 1: "Opinion: Is Star Wars Really Mindless"? This article poses that question. The author states how uplifting and interesting he finds the story and 'mythos' to be. (by Matthew Argent.)
• Page 2-5: "Story: Dragon-Busters: The Early Missions" - This follows the exciting adventures of the 'Dragon-Busters' Rebel Alliance unit, stationed on Earth. When lieutenant Toria's secret base in central England is attacked and she is taken prisoner, the team fly into space to investigate and bring her back! (by Jason Grant.)
• Page 6: "Story: To Be a Rebel" - This short tale follows a young man as he joins the rebellion to fight the Empire. (by Matthew Argent.)

Issue 5: December 1989

• Cover: Featuring a new logo with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of a Rebel X-Wing fighter in space (artwork and new logo by Derek Tate.)
• Page 1: "News" - a welcome to the last issue of the year (and of the decade!) and a thanks to Derek for the logo. ILM gets a credit for their work on "Ghostbusters II" (which was a Christmas film release here in the UK.) There are a few sentences about the PIXAR II system (originally developed by a division of Lucasfilm for use in films such as "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan") and the exhibition "Image Processing '89" at Wembley where it was shown. Followed by "Internal Affairs" - covering membership. Jason mentions here that some members have expressed concern as to the length of time it takes for him to reply to letters, and he explains his policy. Also, there is some talk about how the 'Telesponder' and 'Scenario' publications function in terms of content. One member (Lisa Cunningham) gets a birthday mention. The current members list (eleven plus Jason) appears at the bottom of the page with names, stars awarded and test scores. Also mentioned here are the members that have been promoted in rank due to services to the club.
• Page 2: "Star Wars Tests: Answers" - the answers to the November Voluntary and junior tests are here. At the bottom of the page is a picture of a Rebel Transport (artwork by Matthew Argent.)
• Page 3: "Opinion Articles: Is Star Wars Science Fiction or Space Fantasy" and a companion piece, "Star Wars is NOT Science Fiction". Jamie Spracklen and Jason Grant look into these themes and voice their opinions.
• Page 4-5: "Story: Jet Black (Episode III)" - Continuing on with the adventures of The Black Panther on her latest daring mission. The action picks up in the docking bay of Imperial star destroyer... (by Andrea Swinsco.)
• Page 6: "Assignment" - Three sections to this brain-teaser! A word search of Star Wars related terms with ten related question; an art task to draw three small pictures; and a final task to find the extra word in the word square and make up a question for that 'answer'. Scenario credits appear at the bottom of the page.
• Page 7: "Overflow Sheet" - Here are seven questions asking members opinions of how the club should change focus in the new year, with a note from Jason at the bottom of the page. Some example changes put forward were to change the titles of the publications, and also the names of the various sections of the club.

Datasheet: February 1990

• NOTE: A 'datasheet' was sent out instead of a full issue. Details to follow.

Issue 6: April 1990

• Cover: Featuring the newer logo (with the previous logo at the bottom) with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of an Imperial Biker Scout about to shoot his laser pistol (artwork by Paul Beattie, logos by Derek Tate.)
• Page 1: "News" - (from February 1990) mentions the Japanese/American co-production film "Solar Crisis" which ex-ILM special effects wizard Richard Edlund is working on. Starbust magazine reported that a new Star Wars prequel is in the works, and Jason asks for Lucasfilm fan club members to write in if they can confirm the news. "Internal Affairs" - birthday greetings go to Toria and Douglas, and Lisa is promoted by one grade. Jason mentions an issue affecting fanzine production, as copying facilities as no longer easily available, however word-processing is ok. He has decided to limit the number of members to 14. "HOLONET Update" - covers the latest on the Star Wars fan network list which is progressing well but slowly. Access to the list will be available to club members from the early summer. Lastly, members are encouraged to pick their favourite logo from the two on the front page. At the bottom of this page is the current members and Force Points list.
• Page 2-5: "Story: The Battle of Endor from Nien Nunb's Point of View" - Lando's alien co-pilot narrates the exciting and tense climatic space battle of the saga (by Nigel Williams, 1988.) Scenario production credits appear at the bottom of page 5.
• Page 6: "Computer Game Review: Star Wars - The Arcade Game" - a generally positive and detailed review, covering all three stages of the home computer version of the classic and exciting arcade shoot-em-up game. Prepare for endless green killer snowflakes coming at your X-Wing! This is for the Commodore Amiga version (by Derek Tate.)

Issue 7: June 1990

• Cover: Featuring the newer logo and the previous logo at the bottom, with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of Princess Leia as seen on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back (possibly by Jason Grant, artwork is uncredited.)
• Page 1: "Prologue" - Jason welcomes everyone to an 'action packed' edition (haha, he then states that was a stretch of the truth!), and mentions two fans who are selling items of their merchandise collections. Following this is the section "Fandom News" - Jason reports on progress with the new Star Wars/Indy Fan Club. Listed here are some more items to sell, money raised form these sales will go directly to funding the new club.
• Page 2-3: "Story: Jet Black (Episode IV)" - the penultimate part of the exciting space adventure (by Andrea Swinsco.)
• Page 4-5: "Use The Force...Brian!" - This is a detailed list of the items available from West End Games' Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. It covers games, hardback books, supplements, and adventures (by Steven Boyes.) Scenario credits appear at the bottom of page 5.

Issue 8: August 1990

• Cover: Featuring the previous logo only at the top, with issue number and date (month and year.) Artwork is of an Imperial scout trooper threatening Princess Leia on Endor (as seen on in "Return of the Jedi") but with a comedic twist to do with the Poll Tax! (artwork by Jamie Spracklen.)
• Page 1: "Introduction/Internal Affairs" - in Jason's absence, Jamie Spracklen gives us a run-down of things, including birtday greetings for Jason and Rik, a note about the 'Hypersapce' fanzine, and a message from Toria Hills about Star Wars merchandise available. There is a little picture of R2-D2 in the corner!
• Page 2: "Legalities" - A look at copyright and how this has effected Star Wars, including the famous case of the special effects for "BattleStar Galactica" (by Matthew Argent)
• Page 3: "Diroos Scenario" - A 'complete the story' concept. Toria sets the scene: You have survived the destruction of the planet Diroos along with several others, and are now floating in space in a damaged ship. She invites you to complete the story but with your own character. Scenario credits appear at the bottom of the page.
• Page 4-5: "Story: Jet Black (Episode V)" - the final part of the exciting adventure (By Andrea Swinsco.)

October 1990

• Cover: Featuring the previous logo only at the bottom, with issue number and date (month and year.) The impressive artwork is of an Imperial AT-AT on Hoth, looking like it is about to step on the reader! (artwork by Gerald Crotty.)
• Page 1: "Intro" - The regular look at what Lucasfilm alumni have been doing, such as Lawrence Kasdan's new film. Following that there is some club related business, including a delay on future editions of the Kashyyyk fanzine, an update on Project Holonet (phase 2), and the possible park get-together plan for members - "Blaster".
• Page 2: "Story: To Be A Jedi" - A young Jedi knight searches for a missing master of the force (by Rik Blakey, credited here as Zak Antilles).
• Page 3-4: "Story: Diross Scenario" - A continuation of the story started by Toria Hills in the August issue (by Jason Grant).
• Page 4-5: "Internal Affairs" - More club bits and pieces here, such as Project SEER (another proposed get-together for members) and other future Star Wars and sci-fi conventions. There is also an apology for late issues in the summer, as well as a Star Wars joke! Scenario Credits are at the end of the page.
• Page 6: "Story: The Professional" - An adventure story set in Mos Eisley. Can our protagonist take control of the infamous Slave-1 starship? (by Jason Grant.)

December 1990

• Details to follow

February 1991-

• Details to follow