Sunevians are a sapient humanoid species from Sunev, which is Venus spelled backwards, who intented to invade Earth with an army of Zombies.
Biology[]
A Sunevian shorting out from water
Externally, Sunevians are indiscernible from Humans. Internally, they have currents of atomic electricity instead of blood, implying that they are biomechanical or possibly robotic, although said biomechanical parts are entirely internal, as their external bodies bear flesh. When given extra charge, they are able to electrocute others by contact. Sunevians are also known to contain "batteries," presumably in place of an organic heart, which power their bodies and allow them to live. They are able to eat clam shells, capable of easily chewing the hard substance. In place of water, they drink battery acid, which can recharge them, and it is possible that the food they eat provides no actual sustenance. Water itself can short circuit them, disabling them as their bodies spark out.
Prehistoric Sunevians[]
A resurrected prehistoric Sunevian
"Prehistoric men," presumably Sunevian ancestors, are also humanoids, standing notably taller than Humans. Their faces bear large, wide and somewhat flattened noses, four sharp lower teeth protruding out of their mouths, and large, semi-pointed ears, making them somewhat resemble Neanderthals. It is unknown if these prehistoric Sunevians are also biomechanical. It is also unknown if their appearance is what they truly looked like, or a side effect of the Sunevian resurrection machine. As zombies, the prehistoric Sunevians are known to be mindless and only follow the commands of other Sunevians. However, at least one prehistoric Sunevian zombie was capable of speech.
Culture and society[]
A Sunevian soldier
Sunevians have an advanced imperialist society, although they appear to have not established proper contact with other species until meeting the Stooges. They were also known to regard the Stooges as "terrible specimens" of Humans. The Sunevian leader is known as the Grand Zilch of Sunev, whose power appears absolute. Beneath him is the commander of the Sunevian military, known as The High Mucky Muck. The Grand Zilch wears an Earth-like dark formal suit, with a sash bearing a white stripe, while The High Mucky Muck wears ornate Earth-like military regalia, including epaulettes and a peaked cap with a feather. Sunevian females are known to wear black sparkly dresses, and Sunevians are also known to use small Moai-like statues as decorations. While Sunevian soldiers exist, wearing uniforms somewhat resembling Prussian military uniforms and wielding knives, Sunevians invested in the creation of an army of undead soldiers, at least by the time of the planned invasion of Earth. Formal Sunevian meals consist of clam shells and battery acid.
Technology[]
A belt-mounted voltage control switch
Sunevian technology is known to be more advanced than Earth. Notably, Sunevians have created devices capable of giving themselves immortality, seemingly by giving their batteries a greater charge, said to function through supersonic and electric components. These devices can come in wearable forms, taking the shape of a headpiece connected to a belt, but this gives the Sunevian wearer enough charge to electrocute any non-Sunevian that touches them. To negate this, they either flip a switch on their belts, or have the other person hold a specially-made sash, which makes them immune to the current. The technology can also be used to resurrect the dead, even those who have been long dead, and also turn living beings into zombies. If the resurrection machine is deactivated, all zombies reanimated by it will die. Sunevians are also known to "manufacture" the weather on their planet, meaning that they use some sort of weather control grid, and every building is known to be air-conditioned, equipped with all modern amenities.
History[]
Professor Jones and the Three Stooges meeting the Grand Zilch of Sunev and the High Mucky Muck
At some point in the past, the Sunevians evolved from primitive humanoids into biomechanical Human-like beings with atomic electricity for blood, possibly the result of artificial modification. At another point in the past, they began to observe Earth, seeking to invade the planet and building machines capable of both indefinitely extending their lifespans and resurrecting the dead. Planning to utilize an army of zombies rather than their own soldiers, they retrieved the bodies of prehistoric Sunevians to resurrect. However, in the mid-20th century, four Humans arrived on Sunev via rocket, consisting of Professor Jones and his three assistants: Moe, Larry, and Joe, otherwise known as the Three Stooges. Informed of their arrival by the High Mucky Muck, who had a soldier bring them before him, the Grand Zilch of Sunev spoke with the Humans, telling Professor Jones of their advancements. The Stooges were soon taken away by the High Mucky Muck to meet with three Sunevian women, while the Grand Zilch explained more of Sunevian physiology to Professor Jones, also resurrecting a prehistoric Sunevian before him. After deactivating the zombie, the Grand Zilch told the professor of his true intentions of invading Earth, before having soldiers take the professor away. Meanwhile, Joe and Larry were distracted by fine metals and gems on display, attempting to steal some before being informed by the High Mucky Muck that the metals were coated in poison.
The Stooges meet Sunevian females
Moe entered the room of the Sunevian females, choosing one to be his new girlfriend, although the Sunevian thought Moe was a terrible Earthman specimen. Moe then kissed the Sunevian, only to be electrocuted due to her electrified headset. Seeing Moe get electrified, the Sunevian instructed him to hold her sash to be immunized, then properly kissing him. Larry and Joe then entered, each choosing a female to kiss or hug, with the subsequent electric shocks popping all the unpopped popcorn Larry carried and burning the uncooked chicken Joe carried. The High Mucky Muck then called them all to dinner, prompting the Sunevian females to deactivate their devices to properly touch the Stooges. At the same time, the Grand Zilch had Professor Jones tied down, preparing to turn him and the Stooges into zombies. At the dinner table, the Stooges found the typical Sunevian meal of empty clam shells and battery acid to be disgusting, only for the High Mucky Muck to inform them that it is their last meal, sending the women away to call the guards. However, he accidentally revealed his species' weakness towards water when the Stooges asked why there was no water present at the table, allowing the Stooges to use a flask of water they brought from Earth to short out the High Mucky Muck.
The Sunevian zombie stands behind Moe
Escaping the room, the Stooges accidentally activate the resurrection machine, bringing the prehistoric Sunevian to life. It first stared at the Stooges, before moving to attack them, but the Stooges were able to outrun it. They were soon confronted by a Sunevian soldier, but the soldier ran off after seeing the Sunevian zombie, who caught up to the Stooges, dropping his keys. The zombie leaned over Moe as he tried to open a door where he thought the professor was held in, and then tried to grab Moe, but missed and crashed through a different door. After rescuing the professor, the Humans were once again attacked by the zombie, but the professor deactivated the resurrection machine, killing the zombie. The Stooges then tore the machine apart as Joe ran off to steal some Sunevian gold, the weight of which caused his pants to fall. The Grand Zilch then tried to kill Joe with a knife, but was knocked out by Joe swinging his gold-stuffed pants at him. The Professor and the Stooges then escaped Sunev, returning to Earth. However, the Sunevians appear to have repaired the machine and sent at least one Sunevian zombie to Earth, a female who posed as a babysitter. After the Stooges recounted their adventure to their sons, the zombie appeared to them, scaring the Stooges and making them leap out a window.
Appearances[]
- Outer Space Jitters (1957)
Notes[]
Sunevian architecture visible on the surface of Planet Sunev
- The name of this species is conjecture, based on the name of their planet.
- They are the second species in The Three Stooges to be known as Sunevians, and appear unrelated to the primitive Sunevians of Space Ship Sappy.