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Aestivalis said:

Hmm I actually recognize some of the ones they're based on. Ryuuko is Mitsuru, Mako is Yukari, and Nonon is Chidori. Not 100% sure but I think Sanageyama is Junpei, Gamagoori is Akihiko, and Inumata is Shinjiro. I think.

Looking at this post #71727 I think you're just about right, but Inumuta is Jin (and Satsuki is Elizabeth.)

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Cannonball said:

I love this picture. Though I really can't agree with Satsuki being the Empress. Name aside, she's much better suited to the Emperor or the Devil.

I agree with the Emperor being more suited to Satsuki than the Empress, but I don't think she would work as the Devil.

Nui Harime (eyepatch girl) would definitely be the Tower.

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Ryuuko:
Upright: innocence, spontaneity, and free-spiritedness
Reversed: Disregard for obvious dangers and recklessness. (Ryuuko lives by her own rules but remember when she went after Ragyo?)
Satsuki
Upright: Feminine, Beauty, abundance,
Reverse: Dependence on others (Certainly, Satsuki's rather pretty and she is wealthy, however, she doesn't directly get involved unless she deems it need be).
Mako
Upright: Influence, power, willpower, resourcefulness,
Reverse: Manipulation, greed, unused ability, untrustworthiness, trickery, conniving, cunning, lack of mental clarity (In her case, it's a little ironic, however, she does act a good influence on Ryuuko and she can be resourceful, as being poor will do that, however, Episode Seven shows she can be greedy)
Uzu:
Upright: Victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work and focus,
Reversed: Forcefulness, lack of direction, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion, being blocked by obstacles (Not exactly sure how this one would match up to him, however, he did overcome an obstacle by blinding himsef, so I think the reverse meanings would apply more so to his backstory)
Ira:
Upright:Justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons,
Reversed:Injustice, karmic retribution, dishonesty, corruption, lack of accountability, dishonesty, unfairness, karmic avoidance (This dude is chair of the discipline committee, so this card would track in some way)
Houka
UprightSpiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance, solitude,
Reversed: Loneliness, paranoia, isolation, bring reclusive, withdrawal, anti-social, restrictive, paralysed by fear. (When it comes to the Four, Houka's more so in the shadows and, outside of a few people, we don't actually see him interact with anyone)
Nonon:
Upright Good luck, destiny, change, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance,
Reversed Bad luck, upheaval, disorder, external forces, lack of control, disruption, unwelcome change, delays, set backs (Again, not too sure how this one would fit, although, we could subscribe this card to her loyalty to Satsuki)

With all of that out of the way, thinking about it, Satsuki, tarot-wise, might be the Magician (Influence and Resourcefulness), with Mako being the Fool, Ragyou would likely be Death because, well, we've seen the show by now. An interesting thing is that, upon rewatch, you see all these readings play out at different points in the show.

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The second generation L200 (and the Thai version is the L200 Cyclone or just Cyclone) was called the Mighty Max and was rebadged as the Dodge Ram 50 (predecessor to the Dakota, which was also introduced in 1986 but on a different platform) here in the U.S. These were imported and sold in North America from 1986 to 1996. From what I've found, the grille makes this the later 1992-1995 body style L200 Cyclone.

The black timing cover also indicates the engine as the 4D56 diesel, the more common engine it came with in Thailand. I believe, from the way the intake lacks an inlet going in line with the plenum, it is the turbodiesel version. These early versions routed the turbine outlet straight into the intake manifold with no intercooler and the inlet is angled straight down towards the turbo. Another clue to this being a turbodiesel being depicted is that the air box hose is angled down towards what would be the inlet of the turbocharger turbine.

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Shinjidude said:

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I think it's really dumb that people feel the need to infuse politics into absolutely everything anymore...

Nope, it's just an inconvenient opinion, so the mainstream places try to make it seem like it's less widely agreed-on than it is.