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networkinthenight2020-03-03 05:54 pm
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[audio] @msolis; [open]
[The voice in the audio clip is quiet, weary, and a little bit nervous. She gets right to the point, though—small talk isn't really Dr. Solis' thing.]
Hello, everyone. My name is Dr. Maridel Solis. I... apologize, as I am never sure how to best introduce myself. I am the last surviving native of this world, and I am the scientist responsible for the portal. I created the lighthouse, the lanterns, and I repair the lanterns of the dead. I think it's about time we began working together.
I'm sure you all have many questions for me. I will do my best to answer as best I can, but first, allow me to explain a few things.
I imagine some among you will be cross with me for lurking behind the scenes for so long. During the first few resets, I made my presence known right from the start. Problems arose rather immediately—it's quite a shock, as I'm sure you all will understand, to find yourself in a place such as this. Too much, too soon... This is an impossible situation we've found ourselves in, and the full scope of it is too likely to turn fear into panic. I do my best not to shout fire! in a crowded theater these days, for everyone's safety.
In any case, please know that I am truly sorry that you have found yourselves in this place, and I'm grateful for your help.
The second reason for my seclusion is that, frankly, I've been quite busy. Busy with research, with lantern crafting and repair... It's easier for me to continue my work while separated from the rest of the town until I am ready to present my findings to the townspeople for help.
During the attack on the town this past November, Robin was given a lantern by the green-eyed spirits. The thing was in pieces, barely recognizable as a lantern, and as such, it's taken me until recently to identify its owner, but—this lantern belonged to a lighthouse keeper from many years ago. One of the best we've had, in fact. What's more is, I believe I may be able to revive him.
The revival will take time, as I still have many preparations to make before we can begin the process. In the meantime, I would very much like to hear from anyone with a background in the sciences, magical or otherwise. Your skills and knowledge sets may be of use, as I will have need for materials I believe can be found in Beacon, although I'm at an impasse as to what, precisely, those materials might be. For now, I would simply like to get a scope of what other capable minds we have among us so that I may best understand how to utilize our strengths.
Regarding the incident on the ferry: frightening as though the forest spirit prank was, I assure you, it's nothing to be alarmed by. The portal is unstable, and occasionally its schedule fluctuates. I believe that is all that happened in this case; the forest spirit, ahem, corpses are... unrelated. Pranksters getting carried away with themselves.
When the next batch of new arrivals will show, I can't be certain. We'll simply have to wait and see what the next ferry brings, though I doubt the portal will keep us waiting for too long. It never does.
As I've said, I imagine you have questions for me, and I am happy to answer as best I can. I will... set up an inbox for myself, I suppose. I'll be sure to make that information available on the network directory.
Stay safe.
[The audio feed clicks off. Attached to the message is a written transcript of the whole broadcast.
ooc: More information about the lantern revival plot will be available in the future! Right now, she's just collecting data... Dr. Solis will need assistance from many different skillsets, so there's room for everyone to get involved at some stage! No worries if your character isn't a huge nerd.
Also, the game history page has been updated!]
Hello, everyone. My name is Dr. Maridel Solis. I... apologize, as I am never sure how to best introduce myself. I am the last surviving native of this world, and I am the scientist responsible for the portal. I created the lighthouse, the lanterns, and I repair the lanterns of the dead. I think it's about time we began working together.
I'm sure you all have many questions for me. I will do my best to answer as best I can, but first, allow me to explain a few things.
I imagine some among you will be cross with me for lurking behind the scenes for so long. During the first few resets, I made my presence known right from the start. Problems arose rather immediately—it's quite a shock, as I'm sure you all will understand, to find yourself in a place such as this. Too much, too soon... This is an impossible situation we've found ourselves in, and the full scope of it is too likely to turn fear into panic. I do my best not to shout fire! in a crowded theater these days, for everyone's safety.
In any case, please know that I am truly sorry that you have found yourselves in this place, and I'm grateful for your help.
The second reason for my seclusion is that, frankly, I've been quite busy. Busy with research, with lantern crafting and repair... It's easier for me to continue my work while separated from the rest of the town until I am ready to present my findings to the townspeople for help.
During the attack on the town this past November, Robin was given a lantern by the green-eyed spirits. The thing was in pieces, barely recognizable as a lantern, and as such, it's taken me until recently to identify its owner, but—this lantern belonged to a lighthouse keeper from many years ago. One of the best we've had, in fact. What's more is, I believe I may be able to revive him.
The revival will take time, as I still have many preparations to make before we can begin the process. In the meantime, I would very much like to hear from anyone with a background in the sciences, magical or otherwise. Your skills and knowledge sets may be of use, as I will have need for materials I believe can be found in Beacon, although I'm at an impasse as to what, precisely, those materials might be. For now, I would simply like to get a scope of what other capable minds we have among us so that I may best understand how to utilize our strengths.
Regarding the incident on the ferry: frightening as though the forest spirit prank was, I assure you, it's nothing to be alarmed by. The portal is unstable, and occasionally its schedule fluctuates. I believe that is all that happened in this case; the forest spirit, ahem, corpses are... unrelated. Pranksters getting carried away with themselves.
When the next batch of new arrivals will show, I can't be certain. We'll simply have to wait and see what the next ferry brings, though I doubt the portal will keep us waiting for too long. It never does.
As I've said, I imagine you have questions for me, and I am happy to answer as best I can. I will... set up an inbox for myself, I suppose. I'll be sure to make that information available on the network directory.
Stay safe.
[The audio feed clicks off. Attached to the message is a written transcript of the whole broadcast.
ooc: More information about the lantern revival plot will be available in the future! Right now, she's just collecting data... Dr. Solis will need assistance from many different skillsets, so there's room for everyone to get involved at some stage! No worries if your character isn't a huge nerd.
Also, the game history page has been updated!]
( audio; @daylit. )
If you ever need a hand in the, um, revival project(?), let me or the others know? My arc energy can interact with most machinery well enough. So if there's ever a power outage or something, I'm a potential battery.
no subject
[A small pause.]
I hope you're well.
no subject
And, um... My arc energy can be used defensively and offensively too if that's what you mean. I can generate shields or concentrated shots from the excess energy I produce. Can only use it a handful of times but better than nothing?
no subject
You are, and I appreciate your strength in the face of adversity. I hope you manage a break soon.
Fascinating... I can imagine all sorts of uses for those abilities. You can recover this energy, correct?
no subject
day is legally not allowed to cuss!daylight makes a soft sound, a pleased and touched huff. ] Thank you, Dr. Solis. I hope the same for you.
And, um, yeah! It's called an 'eternal efficiency system' and it means I don't need to worry about fueling myself to gain back energy. I just... make it. Sometimes I make too much of it and is why I need to burn it out.
Er... Fair warning: It can get volatile, at times.
no subject
[There's the faint sound of a pen scratching on paper as he talks.]
Volatile? How so?
no subject
arc energy is a galateion's life/energy source, converted from arc fuel that they much consume in order for their systems and frame to continue functioning.
the best equivalent of something human-related that daylight can think of is electricity. but arc energy is much more prone to exploding in a shower of sparks and electrical arcs if not handled carefully when it's outside a galateion's frame. hence why it's considered volatile. more so since arc energy can cause serious harm and injury to those who happen to be in range, especially those who are organic in nature. ]
... But it can be pretty useful, despite all that. I can charge electronics and machinery if needed but I need to keep my concentration if it's outside of a... container, for the lack of a better word.
If we can find a way to, um, put it in batteries and stuff that can withstand the initial surge- It can last for a pretty long while.
no subject
Thank you, Daylight, all of this is very helpful. The batteries would supersede your need to maintain concentration, yes? Has this arc energy been successfully contained and utilized as an energy source in your home world?
no subject
[ day explains the most common way for both options:
the conventional method is to create a powerful enough electrical motor that can withstand the initial surge of a full charge. you'll need individuals who have an understanding of robotics or electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. preferably knowledge in all but one or two is okay.
the unconventional method is, um, just using the core of the still-functioning galateion. it usually involves attaching power transfer cables to the core. judging by how hesitant he is as he speaks about this (in far less details), he doesn't seem... rearing to go in doing this. ] For what it's worth, I don't know how to open my chassis voluntarily. The access codes for the health monitoring panels are with my guardian, Meddy, and my boyfriend, Emergency Aid. So... Um... Yeah...