Afterworld

[Kauket]

...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

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... 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.
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>... 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.
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>... 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.
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>... 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.
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>...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.
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>...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.
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>... Expect the worst. As if the 'Makers' designed this to keep strangers out.
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>... 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.
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>... These Sentinels share a similar physical form as they do. Husks, crystals, containing light and their enigmatic energies. Creatures of pure light matter.
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>... 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.
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>... 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
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>... 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?
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>...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.
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>...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.
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>... 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.
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>...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.
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>... 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?