The Lone Gunmen (series)

The Lone Gunmen was a short lived spin-off series of The X-Files centered around the X-Files characters Melvin Frohike, John Fitzgerald Byers and Richard Langly, who ran a conspiracy nut paper. The series had a much lighter tone than the X-Files. It's considered a part of the Carterverse since it set in the same universe as 'The X-Files.
Originally created by writers Glen Morgan & James Wong, the three men known as "Lone Gunmen" were inspired by a group of people one of the authors noticed at a geeky convention.
The trio quickly became fan favourites, since many viewers identified with the technology adept, nit picky geeks.
FOX cancelled the show after 13 episodes. They got a final send off in the X-Files season 9 episode aptly called Jump the Shark.
Langly actor Dean Haglund created an comic titled "The real reason why the Lone Gunmen where cancelled". The Gunmen also made appearances in various X-Files comics. 
The three actors also attended a handful of conventions.
==The First Episode==
The first episode aired on March 4, 2001. Synopsis: "While the Lone Gunmen are thwarted in their attempt to steal a computer chip by Yves Adele Harlow, Byers receives news of his father's death, and the trio soon find themselves unraveling a government conspiracy concerning an attempt to fly a commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, with increased arms sales for the United States as an intended result." Wikipedia
After the 9/11 attacks in the United States six months later, conspiracy theorists cite this episode as "proof" that it was an "inside job."
A fan in 2002 wrote:
==Pairings==
The show's main ship pairings are Jimmy/Yves (Jimmy Bond & Yves Adele Harlow) and Byers/Suzanne. Slash pairings include Byers/Langly.
 
== Fanfiction Archives==
* The Lone Gunmen Fanfic Bunker
*Countermeasures (?-2002)
* Odd Men Out (archive of stories taken directly from the Lone Gunmen Fic list which was discontinued July 20, 2002) 
* The Alternative Arts (2002)
* Erynn and SallyH's Lone Gunmen Stories
* D. Sidhe: Erika Slash Stories (2004-ish)
*Lone Gunmen/Other Slash at Whispers of X 
*Works tagged The Lone Gunmen at Archive of Our Own 
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*Ruth's Writing World contained some L/B slash fics
===Notable Fanfiction===
*Tale 01 - A Hacker's Tale by Madeleine Partous - Winner of 1996 Spooky for Best Presentation of Recurring TV Character - Frohike (Second Place), and Best Humor Story (First Place).
==Conventions==
* Second Annual Lone Gunmen Convention (2002)
==Meta==
* Endings by Leia Fee (early 2000s)
* What do I need to know to write Lone Gunmen fic? by Erynn (April 18, 2001)
==Mailing Lists==
* The Lone Gunmen Slash archive link Description: "the Lone Gunmen are branching off to their own show. Come discuss the show. Compare it to its parent show, The X-Files, explore the possibilities. This list accepts slash fiction be it G rated or NC-17, BDSM or smarm...and beyond. I'm gonna ask here that the authors remember to share with this list when you're sharing with others. We can only get pleasure from the sharing if something is posted to the list. And readers, play your part by feeding the authors. Its more important than you may realize. All the stories will be considered direct submissions to the multi-fandom/lists list archive, the WWOMB and as such be posted to the list archive unless they include a direct DO NOT ARCHIVE notation. Because this archive handles several hundred lists, I don't have time to notify each writer as their stories go up so I recommend you join the direct submissions/announcements list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Makebelieve if you want to be informed. I have neither the time or the inclination to moderate the posts for minor ears, joining tells the world you are over legal age. Be honest. Finally, if you spam the list I will remove it AND you without warning. We don't need spam in our files. I do however encourage chatter onlist. It tends to stimulate ficcies, and that's what we're here to inspire, aren't we. Oh yea, and its been requested that you include your couples in your posts, please do this. some readers would rather only read the pair they like and not wade through the rest. See ya on the flip, luvs..."
* Basement Stories [offline?] Description: New stories submitted to Down in the Basement, X-Files slash archive [Archive/other website: Down in the Basement].
* Basement Updates [offlne?] Description: For Down in the Basement, X-Files slash archive [Archive/other website: Down in the Basement].
* lonegunmen archive link Description: "A mailing list for fans of the X-Files' Lone Gunmen! Feel free to talk about the Gunmen, post some fanfiction, or even talk about the episodes. If you love Ringo Langly, Melvin Frohike, John Byers, Jimmy Bond, or Yves Harlow, drop on in and play with us. We love new people." [Archive/other website: Topica Lone Gunmen Fanfic Bunker]
* lgmslash archive link Description: 	"A slash list for the Lone Gunmen of the X-Files. Any pairings are welcome here. Both m/m and f/f are accepted. You must be over 18. An age statement is now required and has to be sent to lgm@slashaholics.org"
* LoneGunmenSlashfic archive link Description: 	"Slash fan fiction for the TV series "The Lone Gunmen". Must be over 18 to join this group."
==Fan Clubs==
*The Lone Gunmen Estrogen Brigade
==Links==
*The Lone Gunmen ConnectiCon 2015 Press Event
*The X-Files: The Lone Gunmen (Documentary)
==References==
Category:X-Files
Category:The Lone Gunmen