> ... Re-orientating. Ow.
> ... Where did she take me? Where am I? I was previously in Kepler, initiating a test on the anchoring device. An unwilling-willing abduction. I do not object to diverting my time for her.
> ... Yet so very dark.
> ... There is only light and darkness prevalent. Such an endless void.
> ... The Lostshare's old lair. Tranquility in the vast nothingness.
> ... At least this is an optimal test run of the new band. She desired peace, a moment to reflect. Yet, I cannot stop thinking of the offer.
...uploading image from optics... warning: sensors overloaded. resetting parameters to automatic detection.
>... An optimal time indeed. Audiograph and neural patterns recording for later analysis...
>... It is always a lovely time to be within their presence. Sometimes.
>... She is right about one thing, I should stop overcalculating. I will degrade my neural arrays if I am to process too much.
>... I cannot help but ponder. It is my nature. She knows it. I want to keep her up to date, see if she has anything to input regarding the scenario, and then I'll see what happens if I listen to her advi- ...
...user notice: cortisol level increased. heart rate increased: 93 >... OH NO.
>... OhDearisHeAfterMe? RapidlyApproaching...
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>... He thinks me and her are scheming.
>... Irony.
>... Attempting to initiate conversation...
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>... Need to re-evaluate the scenario. Perhaps the investment was a greater sacrifice than initially realised.
>... Re-adjusting. Likely the mental state had evolved along with the form. Perhaps he is not as insane as previously believed to be...
>... Likely previous claims were without foundation. But there is no data to confirm it... Disregarding thoughts. Fear is assuming control.
>... Noted for observation.
>... Continuing negotiations...
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>... Oh no, Vincent woke up. I left him a note to apologise for my tardiness. The gift was also splattered by the abrupt hyperspatial displacement.
>... He will be fine. Probably. His gift certainly isn't.
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>... He will not be fine. He is going to succumb to alcohol poisoning. Disappointing.
>... He will never listen. I attempted reasoning. It passes through him like a gust of air.
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>... So Harbinger wants Vincent to go through. And he is the key to assisting the ''cure'' -- Morbid curiosity driving all individuals all around. A loop of chaotic intrigue.
>... Perhaps I should recruit Nenet to the little adventuring team. At least if we were to be rendered deceased, we would at least die laughing.
>... Attaching the notes of the exchange, as well as Vincent's interjection.
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[07.10.2021 23:13:01] A/)-Revenant: When should I ... do it? How would I even know the other end would be safe?
[07.10.2021 23:13:59] Entity: ***"You don't. Unless one item will bring you closer to another."
[07.10.2021 23:14:50] Entity: ***"All keys ~know~ of each other."
[07.10.2021 23:15:46] A/)-Revenant: The message is rather unclear in that. Closer to what?
[07.10.2021 23:17:12] Entity: ***"To something hidden away from -us- as well."
[07.10.2021 23:17:49] A/)-Revenant: What, are you saying Vincent is a catalyst for this? He does seem to ... stirr it up.
[07.10.2021 23:20:41] Entity: ***"Twisted fates... not a leader of a nation, not a great mind or visionarie but a timid little man."
[07.10.2021 23:21:07] A/)-Revenant: Everyone is unique in their own way. I don't consider those in positions of "power" to be "special"
[07.10.2021 23:23:19] Entity: ***"Barely certain in anything, struggling at simplest of things... a stark contrast."
[07.10.2021 23:24:11] A/)-Revenant: The right person, in the right place... Anything can happen.
[07.10.2021 23:24:41] A/)-Revenant: Who knew that there were conditions in the first place? A... weird set of fates, indeed.
[07.10.2021 23:25:30] Entity: ***"One should not attribute logical conditions to anomalies."
[07.10.2021 23:25:51] A/)-Revenant: Why would I even need to -- er... -- use the anomaly in the first place?
[07.10.2021 23:25:57] Entity: ***"They are... for all intents and purposes are defiance."
[07.10.2021 23:26:19] A/)-Revenant: As the title may implicate.
[07.10.2021 23:29:19] Entity: ***"You won't. He will and you shall follow through. Though... -we- suspect only you will emerge back."
[07.10.2021 23:29:45] A/)-Revenant: Well, assuming that Vincent provokes it open.
[07.10.2021 23:30:09] A/)-Revenant: Why would you think that he ...
[07.10.2021 23:30:45] A/)-Revenant: Do you think he will go running after the sites within the area?
[07.10.2021 23:33:43] Entity: ***"Is there a doubt? (amusingly)"
[07.10.2021 23:33:56] A/)-Revenant: I think he may be a little bit too attached to me.
[07.10.2021 23:35:05] A/)-Revenant: He was struggling to confide something to me, almost as if he was embarrassed that I would turn against him.
[07.10.2021 23:35:37] A/)-Revenant: His attempt at blackmailing his life for mine was also something I noted in great displeasure.
[07.10.2021 23:35:46] A/)-Revenant: He refuses to heal unless I heal.
[07.10.2021 23:36:04] A/)-Revenant: I cannot control my condition, but he can.
[07.10.2021 23:36:27] Entity: ***"A perfect martyr."
[07.10.2021 23:36:50] A/)-Revenant: Cold. But it is of his own doing.
[07.10.2021 23:39:31] A/)-Revenant: I don't think dying is particularly within his interests, despite how much he tries to hide his ailments.
[07.10.2021 23:40:07] A/)-Revenant: A bit of a mild twist if he were not to make it, he did offer a place of temporary hiding to recover.
[07.10.2021 23:40:56] Entity: ***"Whether intention is there or not... precautiouns should be taken. Invoking our common -deplorables- complicates the matter
[07.10.2021 23:41:32] A/)-Revenant: Some things are beyond control. It may be inevitable that /something/ is ran into.
[07.10.2021 23:41:40] Entity: ***"Thus your involvement becomes necessary."
[07.10.2021 23:42:16] A/)-Revenant: In summary, you wish for me to babysit him?
[07.10.2021 23:42:47] A/)-Revenant: The Order are going to keep tabs on him, that is going to be rather difficult if they are going to shadow him.
[07.10.2021 23:43:15] Entity: ***"For ideal outcome... We are hardly dealing with ideal conditions to wish for such outcomes though."
[07.10.2021 23:43:37] A/)-Revenant: Especially if I am going to be ... debilitated as a side effect.
[07.10.2021 23:43:50] A/)-Revenant: What outcome could there possibly be to play with such things?
[07.10.2021 23:45:19] Entity: ***"-we- are confident you'll find the methods to alleviate the side-effects within hollow spaces."
[07.10.2021 23:46:42] A/)-Revenant: The odds are not within my favour if I do not wake up within a minute after the transit. That is a very large timeframe for
[07.10.2021 23:46:43] A/)-Revenant: anything to happen.
[07.10.2021 23:48:19] Entity: ***"Options may become available closer to the 'dive'."
[07.10.2021 23:48:37] Entity: ***"Dwell not upon denial of possibilities."
[07.10.2021 23:49:15] A/)-Revenant: W-... What? I'm uncertain. I cannot calculate of any other condition that may arise.
[07.10.2021 23:49:21] Entity: ***"Isn't that what you'd say... an optimism. Interesting concept..."
[07.10.2021 23:50:01] A/)-Revenant: If something goes wrong, I will be alone to figure this out.
[07.10.2021 23:51:26] Entity: ***"You and several -intolerable- operatives wondering what part of hell they had just emerged at..."
[07.10.2021 23:51:45] A/)-Revenant: They /will/ try to kill me.
[07.10.2021 23:52:04] A/)-Revenant: Do not forget, they are convinced that I am one of your kin.
[07.10.2021 23:52:11] A/)-Revenant: If not blame me for it.
[07.10.2021 23:53:35] Entity: ***"Quite a conundrum. Perhaps worth thinking over before it occurs..."
[07.10.2021 23:54:10] A/)-Revenant: I have already attempted to figure out every possible path, scenario or outcome.
[07.10.2021 23:54:21] A/)-Revenant: There are still many thousands - millions - of possibilities.
[07.10.2021 23:56:10] Entity: ***"Consider how you may even the odds then."
[07.10.2021 23:56:53] A/)-Revenant: I presume you'll be watching the 'show' through me then?
[07.10.2021 23:59:17] Entity: ***"You are not lacking in resourcefulness, so -we- are eager to see the performance."
[07.10.2021 23:59:37] A/)-Revenant: My resourcefulness comes to a limitation when I am exiting the sphere of my 'kins' influence.
[07.10.2021 23:59:58] A/)-Revenant: Gadgets. Tricks. Fine. Manpower? Quite the risk...
[08.10.2021 00:00:34] A/)-Revenant: It is a shared opinion of many to avoid the anomaly and what entails with it. Too many negative calculations.
[08.10.2021 00:01:38] Entity: ***"Do you wish him to venture alone... most certainly tailed by them as well."
[08.10.2021 00:01:44] A/)-Revenant: No.
[08.10.2021 00:02:35] A/)-Revenant: They have grown quite suspicious of my actions, to be out alone and in so frequent contact of you.
[08.10.2021 00:02:37] A/)-Revenant: Yes.
[08.10.2021 00:02:42] A/)-Revenant: Uh-uh... well.
[08.10.2021 00:02:48] A/)-Revenant: I know I said I was going to drop by...
[08.10.2021 00:03:02] A/)-Revenant: The thing I was going to bring you kind of got squashed when I got abducted by a jump drive.
[08.10.2021 00:03:13] Ridge: What?
[08.10.2021 00:03:16] Entity: ***"(thinking) Are they aware of what -we- are yet?"
[08.10.2021 00:03:31] A/)-Revenant: Quite possibly, the name is on record.
[08.10.2021 00:04:26] A/)-Revenant: What you are wouldn't particularly matter. They do not approve of your investment. It is why I am monitored to ensure
[08.10.2021 00:04:39] A/)-Revenant: my biology has not been tweaked.
[08.10.2021 00:05:04] A/)-Revenant: Some are indifferent. Some are opposed, such is prevalent in those within the 'military' sector.
[08.10.2021 00:06:33] Entity: ***"A quiet reaction then... Perhaps a little cautious. Taking note to learn first rather than headrun into a certain ambush."
[08.10.2021 00:07:19] A/)-Revenant: Certain ambush?
[08.10.2021 00:09:02] Entity: ***"Matters of the past. Presently irrelevant."
[08.10.2021 00:09:47] A/)-Revenant: A stance for no-provocation remains.
[08.10.2021 00:10:09] A/)-Revenant: There are ... two individuals who are willingly to forego that stance. They still care for Vincent. They might accompany
[08.10.2021 00:10:14] A/)-Revenant: me, if I inquire discreetly.
[08.10.2021 00:10:35] A/)-Revenant: However, I would n
[08.10.2021 00:10:43] A/)-Revenant: not dare to risk their safety.
[08.10.2021 00:10:53] A/)-Revenant: Er -- yes.
[08.10.2021 00:11:22] Entity: ***"Would risk yourself alone instead for him?"
[08.10.2021 00:11:28] Ridge: Well, I suppose it doesn't matter. So long as you're safe.
[08.10.2021 00:11:33] A/)-Revenant: ... Yes.
[08.10.2021 00:11:37] A/)-Revenant: I suppose it wouldn't matter ultimately.
[08.10.2021 00:11:45] A/)-Revenant: Relatively.
[08.10.2021 00:11:55] Ridge: ...what do you mean?
[08.10.2021 00:11:55] Entity: ***"As you wish... These are -your- calculations then."
[08.10.2021 00:12:34] A/)-Revenant: I would not be able to bare the consequence of harming others indirectly.
[08.10.2021 00:12:55] A/)-Revenant: I did discover someone who had some mild interest in Vincent. A Freelancer, Nenet.
[08.10.2021 00:13:30] A/)-Revenant: Usually accompanied by a "Black Tulip" - Ashlyn Gearing. An odd pair, but they did help him escape
[08.10.2021 00:13:35] A/)-Revenant: the Sentinels not too long ago.
[08.10.2021 00:13:36] Entity: ***"A very... selective 'others'. Or rather should they be 'some' instead or even 'certain'."
[08.10.2021 00:13:47] A/)-Revenant: ... well. briefly.
[08.10.2021 00:14:22] A/)-Revenant: You cannot prevent all harm, but you can do what you can to ensure some will not be near the epicentre.
[08.10.2021 00:14:40] A/)-Revenant: It is inevitable that suffering will ensue in this type of endeavour.
[08.10.2021 00:15:13] Ridge: Raven.
[08.10.2021 00:15:19] A/)-Revenant: U-uh...
[08.10.2021 00:15:26] Entity: ***"It is... after all 'others' you are not concerned about, just certain some."
[08.10.2021 00:15:42] A/)-Revenant: That is true. I cannot care for every individual.
[08.10.2021 00:15:45] Entity: ***"Otherwise you would have ceased these conversations from the start."
[08.10.2021 00:16:07] A/)-Revenant: Would I?
[08.10.2021 00:16:27] Ridge: ...I think I've got my answer.
[08.10.2021 00:16:32] A/)-Revenant: What?
[08.10.2021 00:16:40] A/)-Revenant: Sorry, what happened?
[08.10.2021 00:17:04] Ridge: You tell me.
[08.10.2021 00:17:20] Ridge: ...or I might as well assume the worst.
[08.10.2021 00:17:20] A/)-Revenant: Surely those who would care would investigate further to see what they can do to stop others from getting hurt, hm?
[08.10.2021 00:17:29] A/)-Revenant: No, I'm a little -- distracted.
[08.10.2021 00:17:57] Ridge: Alright...alright. Urgh, doesn't matter.
[08.10.2021 00:18:38] Ridge: Just be careful, okay? I'd stay around myself, but I haven't slept last night well enough to keep a straight mind now.
[08.10.2021 00:18:54] A/)-Revenant: Nonono, it's fine -- it's ... I'll be over. In a while.
[08.10.2021 00:19:12] Entity: ***(the question was left without an answer, just an uneasy feeling this is just a self-delusion)
[08.10.2021 00:19:19] Ridge: Whatever you do, just be careful, alright? See you soon, I suppose.
[08.10.2021 00:19:31] A/)-Revenant: Are you going to rest?
[08.10.2021 00:19:58] Ridge: After a few drinks to numb the pain, yes. Hopefully.
[08.10.2021 00:20:06] A/)-Revenant: What? Nonnono, don't do that.
[08.10.2021 00:20:20] Ridge: It's just headaches, Raven.
[08.10.2021 00:20:34] A/)-Revenant: There are drugs suited for such.
[08.10.2021 00:20:41] A/)-Revenant: You'll only make it worse. Hydrate yourself!
[08.10.2021 00:20:43] Ridge: Albeit debilitating at times when they spike, but whatever.
[08.10.2021 00:21:04] Ridge: W-Well, alcohol is still a form of liquid so...I will listen to that advice.
[08.10.2021 00:21:10] A/)-Revenant: Water.
[08.10.2021 00:21:23] Ridge: Sure...
[08.10.2021 00:21:28] A/)-Revenant: Well.
[08.10.2021 00:22:39] A/)-Revenant: I suppose I will inquire on those individuals if they want to help him, but they can pose a risk.
[08.10.2021 00:23:15] Entity: ***"One adds, another subtracts... possibilities and probabilities."
[08.10.2021 00:23:36] A/)-Revenant: Oh, if only I could 'borrow' a few drones...
[08.10.2021 00:23:54] A/)-Revenant: I ponder if the guards can even sense those. No minds.
[08.10.2021 00:25:10] Entity: ***"An entire armada... would be unwise. Discretion is advised for a potentially hazardous and unfamiliar environment."
[08.10.2021 00:25:42] A/)-Revenant: An armada, pahh. I can work with three.
[08.10.2021 00:26:33] Entity: ***"There are no certain answers to that. They may be useful or they may turn into useless scrap upon arrival."
[08.10.2021 00:27:06] Entity: ***"Then were you to count upon them would certainly harm the outcome."
[08.10.2021 00:27:08] A/)-Revenant: A matter of trial and error.
[08.10.2021 00:27:55] A/)-Revenant: What is there to even expect? Far more sentinels?
[08.10.2021 00:29:15] Entity: ***"Anything from none to whatever Makers deem necessary to thwart... ~uninvted guests~ such are yourself."
[08.10.2021 00:29:36] A/)-Revenant: Oh, wonderous, you say that they may be able to implode our minds at a whim then?
[08.10.2021 00:29:52] A/)-Revenant: ... prudent to perhaps consider adrenals and depressants.
[08.10.2021 00:30:58] Entity: ***"That specific outcome is very unlikely. They are... not 'familiar' with you in anything other than the immideate fact"
[08.10.2021 00:31:05] Entity: ***"...that you should not be there."
[08.10.2021 00:31:20] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps that was a baseless rumor established by operatives long ago.
[08.10.2021 00:31:45] A/)-Revenant: They speak of caution around those who are considered mind nodes. As they could 'implode' your mind with
[08.10.2021 00:31:46] A/)-Revenant: overload.
[08.10.2021 00:33:48] A/)-Revenant: Ah -- uh -- Vincent, I won't be able to make it back tonight -- er -- I mean -- I won't be able to make it there tonight.
[08.10.2021 00:34:00] A/)-Revenant: I'll be around tomorrow. I do need to ... grab another gift anyway.
[08.10.2021 00:34:24] Ridge: Uh. Sure...sure.- ouch. Y-Yeah...don't worry about it. Just be safe.
[08.10.2021 00:34:25] A/)-Revenant: Fearmongering, perhaps. I never pushed my luck that far.
[08.10.2021 00:34:36] A/)-Revenant: Not yet anyway.
[08.10.2021 00:35:10] Entity: ***"Would one assume the luck is factored into calculations and odds of survival then? (mildly entertained)"
[08.10.2021 00:36:09] A/)-Revenant: Not for streamlined incidents, although ... it is sometimes factored.
[08.10.2021 00:36:17] A/)-Revenant: Such as the environment incidentally aligning.
[08.10.2021 00:36:31] Entity: ***"If so perhaps may want to pray to the Makers they were content with leaving things behind closed door unattended..."
[08.10.2021 00:37:02] A/)-Revenant: Why do you want Vincent to go in so badly?
[08.10.2021 00:37:26] A/)-Revenant: There is something I am missing here, a key detail somewhere.
[08.10.2021 00:38:42] Entity: ***"The obsession speaks of a deep ambition held away from everyone in the meek shell of constant uncertainty."
[08.10.2021 00:40:07] A/)-Revenant: What would that ambition be? Surely something that is locked away, should be kept as such?
[08.10.2021 00:41:48] Entity: ***"Has any lock ever stopped you from trying in?"
[08.10.2021 00:42:16] A/)-Revenant: It is a matter of whether you - yourself - is interested or not.
[08.10.2021 00:42:33] A/)-Revenant: I'd rather climb through the window anyway.
[08.10.2021 00:43:21] Entity: ***"In a way... you are climbing through a window, rather through cracks of bolted sheet over them."
[08.10.2021 00:44:14] A/)-Revenant: Perhaps.
[08.10.2021 00:44:59] A/)-Revenant: That gap may be largened if the Order is going to attempt to prod at it.
[08.10.2021 00:45:15] Entity: ***"And you would be unfamiliar face in that place..."
[08.10.2021 00:45:35] A/)-Revenant: ... now I wonder what may happen if one threw a jumphole generator into that pit.
[08.10.2021 00:47:05] Entity: ***"If you consider the stormlands not bad enough then it can only get worse from there on."
[08.10.2021 00:47:42] A/)-Revenant: Hahah. It does intrigue the mind to see how bad it can get.
[08.10.2021 00:50:27] Entity: ***"There's time to contemplate yet, make your calculations right and choices as well... The last two journeys..."
[08.10.2021 00:50:57] A/)-Revenant: Any ... assumptions on that timeframe?
[08.10.2021 00:53:23] Entity: ***"...were to see if there's a chance. Time sense is... different for -us- as we venture in and out of places."
[08.10.2021 00:53:49] A/)-Revenant: Mmm... Splendid. How I do miss those type of suicide missions.
[08.10.2021 00:54:04] A/)-Revenant: I suppose we shall wait and see then.
[08.10.2021 00:55:46] Entity: ***"Understanding improves the odds then."
[08.10.2021 00:56:15] A/)-Revenant: Hope is not entirely within my basket, especially as I am to forego some of my tools. Hrm.
[08.10.2021 00:56:23] A/)-Revenant: Now... how am I going to get back there...
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>... I don't know what to say about this Final Journey task. It is inevitable we will all get killed.
>...Fear incapacitates me. I am afraid of him. I am afraid of the outcome.
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>... Alas. He disappears...
>... I can't remember how to get out of here. Puzzling.
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>... Fly ... Past the Order? No - or was it the Core? Corsairs?
>... Just fly until you find a landmark.
>... Oh no. I haven't rejuvenated in a long while. Mental deprecation will establish itself.
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>... OK. Just fly it is.
>... On a positive note. I have a box of water-flavoured crackers incase the path gets a little too deviated.
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>... ...user notice: dopamine levels increased.
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>... Nourishing crackers. Scrumptious.
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...unmounting external device ChipC... success.
...vector coordinates updated... current location: Independent Worlds #02
...connected to optics, interpreting neural data from band...
...Writing Neural Entry: finaljourney_omicronlost02
... user notice: rejuvenation advised. energy levels depleting.
>... Reminiscing thoughts of being stuck in the slog pit of fear. >... Distractions are a must. Let us calculate the possibilities without the curtain of fear shadowing these assessments. >... >... The first barrier we must overcome is the abrupt disconnection and the subsequent unconsciousness from overload. >...
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>... >... Data from previous incursions reveal that the aggressive 'tunnelling' of the hyperspatial displacement compresses the objects of interest, including the flowing energy. In the abrupt transformation, potential energy is built up and discharged upon normalization of state. >... >... Think of it as a substance that gets compressed down into a tiny box, bursting with tension to escape the tiny cage it is compressed into. And when that cage is gone, it releases it all in a sudden blast of energy. A chaotic wave. Incredibly dangerous to the host. >... >... >... However the remedy to such may be as simple as transmuting the base design into an synthetic based component. The physics behind sudden hyperspatial displacement is yet to be further analysed, though it is assumed that organic matter fares far greater than those of metallic origin. The fundamentals of conduction may act differently through these harsh tunnels. >... >...A simpler solution may be to power these devices down into a sleep mode, vastly reducing the energy produced on the circuit. Or perhaps to adjust rejuvenation pods to compensate for the immense gravitational tearing. A cocoon of sorts. >... >...But that would forego the future use of having an escape pod. Likely. >...
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>... The second problem we face is the threat beyond. >..
>... Expect the worst. As if the 'Makers' designed this to keep strangers out. >...
>... Harbinger insists that they are superior life forms. I will take up that challenge, even if he may mean to lead us to our death. >... And I will laugh, if they are to falter. >...
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>... Should I survive. >...
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>... Perhaps he wanted me to bring out my old toys and projects. >... I once dreamed of a way to kill their kind. A way to deprive them of their light. To make them suffer as I once did. >... Such a cruel and pitiful drive of vengeance. A long abandoned path. I will never walk it again. A primitive mind set. >...
>...
>... These Sentinels share a similar physical form as they do. Husks, crystals, containing light and their enigmatic energies. Creatures of pure light matter. >...
>... To defeat such. You would need to destroy the husk. Tear down the case that acts as their emitter. The chassis. Free the energy into the void, and it will have nowhere to channel. >...Alternatively. One could attempt to block out that light. To suck its essence. To conduct the energy away. >...One could refer to this as creating a leech of sorts. Or a boil. Blistering them. A vampiric goo. >... It would not be probable to be able to drain a life form of such a large capacity. Whether they are disabled or not - may be irrelevant. It is to weaken them, to encourage fatigue. >... >... >... However it is vital to note they are impervious to the Dark Matter storm. Perhaps they share similarities to the Gammu? The similarity being that they both utilize Dark Matter >...
>... Hm. The Technocrats had discovered that the extreme cold is capable of interacting with Dark Matter within the right conditions. What a funny coincidence that our home and Gammu's home is of Ice? >... >... >... >...My initial assessments of the Gallic War had grounding. The Leeds bombardment was truly a treasure of knowledge to behold. The truth was revealed to me. And now the answer is revealed, empowered by the smoldering storms of a broken world. >...I will need to obtain samples and to recover the old project files. >... >...However, it is an imperative to destroy such a tool afterwards. It cannot be discovered by Humanity. >... Perhaps in time they will realise that nature can help the "Makers Pets" - or it can be used against them. >... >... These Sentinels are not the only threat we may face. >... Environmental dangers linger. Vincent had made previous note of automations - smaller Rheinland vessels that chased him. >... It is likely that the Makers - beings who were capable of manipulating entire sectors - had designed these sectors to attribute deterrance to wanderers. >... Perhaps we are to anticipate mind games. It may be prudent to play mind games on them too. Use the power of their thought tracking to distract them. >... Perhaps not. Perhaps this ... 'Location' we are inbound for - moves around randomly. >...
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>... Assembling a team may be a priority here. >... But there is always the circumstance of Human deviancy. >... Unpredictable. >...
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>... Related to Human deviancy. I delivered a cake to Vincent. Data from the Neural Net regarding purchasing statistics show that Libertarians like sweet confectionary goods as comforting offerings. >...He didn't seem to like it. Saddening. Perhaps he will like the rice. >... His state of mental atrophy instills concern in me. >... >...If there is anything more chaotic about Humanity. It is feelings. And he needs to feel good about himself, and to be well. >...I am irritated that he insists on self-destructive habits. >... Perhaps he will be appeased if I fed into his alcoholic tendencies. I will analyse if he becomes happy after I donate a bottle of rum. >... >... >... Melia had appeared once more. She insists on meditation with her. For now, I begrudgingly accept... She wishes to bask within the light of the Omega-11 star. >...
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>... Actually. >... Didn't I bury an Architect module there in an obelisk? >... Begrudgingly no more, happily I shall embark. >... I wonder if I can find an environmental suit. Lava swim suit? >... Ha - Ha?
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>... I have established a basis for the team. Hachette and Lazurith agreed to come. I do not wish for them to get hurt. As such, I am forced to quad-check these solutions to ensure all goes well. >... They have raised valid concerns, but majority of these concerns were covered in the previous data storm. >... The tasks are as the following: Form a team. Obtain the Architect Module to develop the new chip pascal. Develop tools to aid us against the Sentinels. Obtain stimulants. Figure out an escape plan. Ensure all relevant individuals are mentally grounded and trained. >... >... >... I may have unconsciously harmed Vincent's psyche. >... He ran away after I illuminated upon some of my inner fears. As well as the secret of not always being able to control one's self in fear. >... It may have been a fallacy to inform him of my past struggles. The dark place.
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>... I feel regret. Perhaps I was being cruel. >... At least I know how to make him happy now. Potentially. >... >... >... >... >... >... Each attempt at getting closer only pushes him further away. >... Perhaps I will stick to the machine shop to ponder upon these solutions. >... At least then harm will not occur to others. >... These thoughts of guilt only harm us all. There will be time for this to settle. >... >... >... The Obelisk awaits within the Omegas. If I recall the calculations correctly, the Obelisk is designed to falter within a few months. A narrow timeframe for extraction. >... I wonder where the other modules may be. >... >... The other Progenitors were always a bit of an enigma to me. Those founders. >... Some. Driven mad. Some. Fallen into the shadows. >... I only know of one. The one that allowed himself to succumb to the machine. >... Forever calculating. Forever predicting. Forever watching. >... None of the others truly knew of him. >... >... >... >... Was I truly the last one? Only to be chained to the children we created? >... The mad cravings of knowledge, unleashed by the Artifact. Unleashed by the truth we witnessed. To understand more. To be more. >... They never knew until I crawled back to Gammu. Our autonomy to observe the creation we founded. To guide it along the way. To heal the cause. To find the loops and to seal them. To eliminate weakness and fallacies. >... We are all but one now. It does not matter anymore. Only one thing matters. Knowledge. >... The sense of purpose and unity thrives within. >... >... >... Yet we remain capable of making mistakes. How we amend them is another case. >... Evolution is inevitable. Or death and corruption. >... This journey will ensure it. The truth may be revealed. >... Although I may never get to see my ascension. This is an acceptable parameter. Let us hope they see the drive to change. >... Forever dreaming.
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>... Nenet is an optimal choice. I feel it. She has accepted my proposal so far. >... Fortunately, she seems willing to partake within conflict with me, as I prodded the reaction of the Libertarians. >... I need to analyse her psychological profiling and combative prowess. As to how I will find the optimal moment to review her, I do not know. >... What I do know is that Nenet is capable of listening. That is a good foundation for a strong and growing team. >... She has had interesting subjects following her. Dayvon Bennet of the Navy. Ashlyn Gearing. Very attached individuals. She claims to not have any attachments to this Bennet. >... We will see. >... We will inevitably need to be put to the test. To understand our flaws, we must face danger. We must adapt. >... >... >... >... The current team composition of this, "Secret Team", so far consists of: >... Hachette, Nenet, Lazurith, me. >... >... The sharp precision of the deadly Gallic, the witty survivor who bounces back into the fray, and the cautious technician who invents. Team cohesion appears nominal so far. >... >... >... >... Technical solutions for the problems are still in process. >... I have attempted to research into neural resolves. Not much data is available regarding neural technology. A visit to Gammu may be necessary. >... So far, the studies have bolstered my understanding of how we are to counter the gravitational collapse of the anomaly. A wild theory. >... However, I am no biologist, nor physicist. My understanding of robotic and augmented forms gives me great insight, but limitations remain when we enter the realm of the theoretical. >... Not only such, but the other issues remain. >... Our firepower solutions, I am unsure. The rough ideas we have thus far consist of cryogenic-based weaponary or pollutants. Surely there are more solutions to this than raw fire power? Or perhaps we shall accomodate what little we have to optimise it for long performances. A much harder task, when we are to face the unknown. >... Such a large burden. A large toll is taken upon the mind. >... Each stressing night increases the ferocity of the affiliction. >... Subduing neuron activity through intoxicants is a temporary remedy, but not effective for progress. >... >... >... >... >... A visit to Doc Holliday may be required. Perhaps I may be able to find individuals who can fabricate stimulants for the upcoming flights. >... A chemist, or goodness forbid - an alchemist. Such as those found in Baffin. "Spiritual Brewery" some may consider. Although blinded by spiritual belief, they are still capable of basic chemistry. >... >... >... >... I have received one word of warning for failing to turn up to the previous three Directorate meetings and missing out on bioscans. >... I ponder if Stavros is inclined to believe of me being "infested" >... We can wonder indeed. >... They are afraid. It is logical of them to be cautious of the investment. >... Thus. I must alleviate their fears. >... >... >... >... Melia has not yet appeared. >... We will see what the future will hold. >... I am eager to learn more of Nenet's capabilities. >... >... >... >... >... >... It may be prudent to note that Vincent set himself alight. Again. >... He has a tendency for disobedience. More so than ever. >... Yet I feel so ... Unusual ... When he blunders like so. >... An echo of condolence. Distress. >... ... >... Regardless. Caution needs to be heeded. I cannot let him know everything. >... He still lies and hides behind a facade. >... Stop trusting him. He will never listen. >... But yet, he cannot take care of himself... Who will?
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>... Summoned to homeland. Directorate desires elaboration and progress reports. >... Suspicion is evident. Willingly submitting self to medical examination. >... Psychological evaluation is pending. >... Easy. >... >... >... >... Returning by Thursday morning. >... Suspected release of lockdown by Sunday Morning. >... Appears discussions regarding Wichita and Forres. >... As well as anomaly shift of Coronado. Crayter may possibly be expanding more to prepare for hostile operations. >... Notes of the dormant Hive came up too. >... >... Didn't we wrap that one up already? >... Why are they suspicious? Perhaps this is a part of the test. >... Or did something happen in my absence? >... ... >... Nothing on record. >... The Mainshare has not infringed upon us. The trial continues. >... >... >... How peculiar. >... They desire to modify the aspects of the Ascension. >... Unusual. Acclimination to cold worlds? >... The consequences will be dire. Such cannot be sought after hastily. >... >... >... I ponder the extent of internal damage from the affiliction. >... All will be revealed. >... At least to willingly go in will show that I am aligned. Perhaps they won't use force. >... Illogical fear lingers.
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>... day one of release. >... finished up errands at the spire. >... >... directorate called another imperative meet up. >... what a dreadfully drab meeting. >... they desire to focus on stomping out the resting hive. to harvest it. >... rather than securing ourselves. what happened to the plans we had. >... disturbing them will only draw attention to ourselves. >... i thought we stopped this plan some time ago. with the implications of the trial. >... i wouldn't imagine melia being happy either. >... we must focus. on defending our heritage. >... evolving. >... understanding. >... >... speaking of evolution. >... >... the guards changed attire again they're white it is weird >... could have sworn they were some kind of weathered blue. >... no matter. >... b̵̰̊ú̶͍t̵͙͛ ̸̛̳a̴͈͌t̶͇͌ ̴̮̈́ḷ̴͑ě̵̱a̸̹͝s̶̭̆t̴͚̕ ̴̼͊î̴̮ ̶̘͊a̸̭͠ṁ̵̗ ̷͉͋f̵̙̿r̷̟̀è̶̙e̵͓͐ ̶̥̚n̸͉͛o̷̗̅w̶̻̌ ̶͕̔a̵̙̚g̷͌͜á̴̠i̷̹̓ṅ̴͉.̴̧̿ >... they know i am me now. >... these checks become tedious. yet it is warranted. >... >... >... started to gather goods for the final journey discreetly. >... fumbled some tech pieces into my chambers. >... still weird how my chambers seems. new. almost. >... i thought i left the wine glass out. wait. where did i-. >... hm. irrelevant. >... >... working towards the goal now. that is the focus. enough distractions. >... melia's meditation advice has inspired great purpose in me >... whatever we are looking for beyond the anomaly >... there is great resolve within. >... the truth. >... the mind and matter must align. >... >... >... yet i am still uncertain about harbinger. >... maybe another thought for another time. >... must focus on these neural interfaces. >... i will still defy harbingers word >... his disdain of technology is humorous. >... but maybe it can help us here. >... the sentinels operate on thought. >... machines are without soul. >... we can experiment with this. >... but. >... the real matter is tricking them into waking up. >... curious. >... need to process more. >... oh well. >... time to stretch my legs. >... >... >... i am mildly shocked that my head of security, ornis, is not asleep. >... stavros must have yelled at him again. >... poor thing.
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>... consecutive patrols loom through the libertarian lanes every hour >... sorties deploying in unison of like minded vessels. >... public communications remain silent >... liberty corporations buzz around in tight convoys >... chattering away >... uniform. concise. etiquette. >... >... >... >... no rogue in sight. >... no outcast in sight. >... each prediction coming true. >... >... each patrol interdicting me flies with purpose. >... articulates with great intent. >... almost enough to make me surrender. >... >... >... >... >... >... >... >... >... where is the chaos. >... >... >... are they on alert. >... i have never seen them so coordinated. >... nor the police force so vigilant. >... may be prudent to investigate the triage. if such is the case.