We have a slight problem at Ambrosia HQ. Many of you probably know about (url="http://"http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/cgi-bin/ubb/newsdisplay.cgi?action=topics&number;=14&article;=000033")Hector(/url), our African Grey Parrot mascot. His cantankerous deeds are the stuff of legend, and he was even immortalized as the infamous "Captain Hector" in (url="http://"http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/games/ev/")Escape Velocity(/url) and the sequel, (url="http://"http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/games/evo/")EV Override(/url).

Well, to use the (url="http://"http://gunther.simplenet.com/v/data/walkonth.htm")famous words of Lou Reed(/url), "...he was a she" -- that's right, folks. Hector D. Byrd turns out to be female all of this time. Hector, we hardly knew ya!

For those who might ask, yes, sexing an African Grey Parrot is difficult -- it required our vet to do bloodwork to verify Hector's shemale status. And unlike OJ, we're not going to contest the blood evidence: we're currently trying to cope with the fact that Hector is a she, not a he.

That's where we'd like your help. Can anyone think of a good female name for Hector? Or should we just keep calling her Hector? Help!!

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Andrew Welch / el Presidente / Ambrosia Software, Inc.
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

Hectette, that's rather humerous, or even cooler, Hecate named after the ancient fertility goddess who later became associated with Persephone as queen of Hades and protector of witches, but still sounds a bit like Hector. Hecate, yeah, that get's mu vote.

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"I ate a bug once..."
-Shabbabaram!

Stay with hector. It would be awkward to change the name.

Chamrin

i agree stay with the name hector. though i voted in just chat does my vote still count?

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Julie.

Best wishes.
--Chaz

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The Chaser, the chazzer man.

Keep the name it will be akward changing the name after all thise years.

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if it dosent doesn't
squiel its not worth
killing

Why is he called "cap'n Hector" in EV? Shouldn't it be "cap t 'n Hector"?

Stick with Hector. I can't imagine anyone else stealing my cash after all these years

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Insult of the month:
You are the fattest thing I've ever seen...and I've been on safari!

(This message has been edited by Rogan (edited 04-17-2001).)

BAHAHAHAHAHAH! Naw seriously, the same thing happened to my cat. Well, the opposite rather, one day it was female, the next day it had testicles. Aurora's a good one. (if Hector is out)

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War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.
Big Brother is watching you.

(This message has been edited by Cazic Thule (edited 04-17-2001).)

Try "Hellen". You can have a lot of fun with this name, eg
Cap'n Hellen of the Hellraiser, a real demon of a ship.
Hail quote "Welcome To Hell!" <then fires on non-paying shareware users>
Hellarious eh.

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Hera, definetely Hera. The wife of Zeus, ruler of the skies. (It sticks with Ambrosia, in a way)

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What the people say is law. There is no honor in the Lands of Mizra.
-Mizra

Normal is a good bisexual name just in case she really was a he!

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"Whoopie! Man, that may have been a small one for Neil, but it's a long one for me."
-Pete Conrad third man on the moon

Nerys - My uncle's very cool late border collie.

Carwen - My uncle's very cool border collie.

Saskia - The girl I love.

Bronwyn - Mad name.

Gue the fun bird - Why not?

Mom - Hey, that's my moms name!

Or just keep the name you've got and save time.

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