Aug. 25th, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Soooo how's everyone feeling?[THIS MESSAGE HAS A PURPOSE HE SWEARS]Serious question, by the way. I talked to Astoria as soon as we got back, and she was pretty worried about the way I. . . felt to her?
[GOD PUTTING IT THAT WAY SOUND WEIRD] She said that I brought something back with me from Struxta. Something dark, evil, heavy. . . wrong? I don't know about you guys but absolutely none of that is confidence inspiring. Wonder why.[AHA]She also told me that the wilting plants around the temple aren't normal. "Everything here seems to be just here. Present, alive, blooming," is what she said, word for word. She's never seen anything here die before.[. . .]I don't really know what she's talking about, especially because I feel just fine. I don't think she does yet either, though I imagine she's going to investigate. Just be careful, all right? And if you notice anything off about yourself, let me or someone else know.
Because if we all came back possessed by space demons or infected by robot tuberculosis I'm gonna be pretty pissed.
Jul. 18th, 2018 at 11:52 PM
Hello. For those of you I haven’t met, my name is Connor. And as many of you may be aware of, a handful of Circle members have devoted their time to researching and uncovering the endless amounts of data stored in the Library; I am one of them. To expedite the process, I connected directly to their servers, and though the experience was difficult, I did come away with workable data that might act as a lead to further investigate the state of Struxta. To those who aided me in coming back online afterwards: you have my gratitude. I’m in your debt, and if you ever need me to return the favor, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I’m sending this message to summarize, to the best of my ability, the information made available to us through this research, as well as any data I’ve pieced together personally. I think it only makes sense for everyone here to be on “the same page” if we’re all meant to work together as a team. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this information between yourselves, don’t hesitate to do so. Especially if you have something more to contribute, or if you believe I’ve missed something.
The research as a whole focused mostly on a few points of interest: what happened to organic life, the origins of AI in this world, and the nature of the Mass Subconscious.
( cut for a big ol' info dump )
((ooc; This post is quite obviously just one big general info dump for what was uncovered at the Library. The ooc info post can be found here, but this is an opportunity for your characters to ICly consider the implications of… all of this, and chatter amongst themselves! Feel free to use this post as a means of discussion if you like!))
Jul. 17th, 2018 at 10:07 PM
This food is a disgrace, but I'll give it some credit for getting me thinking about this world. I've started down a very, very deep rabbit hole and I'm starting to realize that this isn't a one man job at all. I've seen a lot of you in the library anyway, so who would be willing to shift their research and dedicate some time to looking into the food goo machines, production history, or possibly the connection between that and the burning question: "what happened to the organic life forms?"
I wouldn't mind hearing what other people have been researching either. We're never going to get anywhere if we don't start comparing notes. I'd prefer to do that in person, but I understand that might be difficult to do, so at least here it would be compiled in one place.
-M. Hughes((ooc: If your character is interested in helping Hughes, indicate how long they might spend on this so I can give the mods a good answer. I don't want to keep making assumptions about Maes' research project: see link))]
Jun. 1st, 2018 at 12:58 PM
[after the Syndicate and the King have sent their messages, the Circle's watches light up with a third unceremonious communication -- but hey, at least it's someone
from their number this time. Vern's scowling, but his tone's even enough.]
Hey.
Astoria wants us to change things here, right? I submit that the best way to do that is to take advantage of what we are.
I know a lot of us have been getting to know people and getting more involved with the city, but when it comes down to it, we're neutral outsiders. Sometimes you need those, in a place like this: people with clear eyes and no strong prior investment except maybe a general wish to not see the people of this city offing themselves.
I've got a proposal. I don't know all your powers and backgrounds, but I know we've got a pretty good range of skills and capabilities here. I think we'd do well to split ourselves up. Some of us can concentrate on mediating -- break up fights in the street, take care of those who get caught up, try to damp down things before
they can blow up into fights in the first place.
And some of us go figure out what in the hells the truth is behind this. I think a lot of us figure this poor child's death was preplanned in some way -- I certainly overheard talk that pointed to that myself -- but we're not sure exactly what the angle is here. Are the Syndicate just trying to kill the King? Take control of the seat of power? Some of us have figured out that there's no obvious natural water sources that would support this city, and the King's got some sort of blessing -- if the King controls the water, is that the power that's being fought over, rather than the actual throne?
Let's find out, and then let's figure out a way to use that to calm everyone down. If that takes locking the Crown and the Syndicate leaders in a room until they kiss and make up, or some kind of public broadcast, let's make it happen.
If you're up for this, we can form groups and take objectives. I'm not a great organizer, but even I can figure out where you're most likely to be useful if you need help.
And if you'd rather do your own thing -- well, go ahead. I'm not your leader or your mother.[...he pauses as something obviously distracts him, eyes going briefly unfocused behind his glasses, listening to something that can't be seen on the screen]
Ah, and the King's just told me not to trust the Guard, and to find someone named Jalin, and now he seems to be occupied and won't tell me any more. So that's an extra complication. Anyone recognize that name?
May. 10th, 2018 at 12:20 AM
So, asking for a friend: let's say someone was a falsely accused war criminal wanted on an intergalactic level back at home. Would he have any reason to worry about showing his face here?
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