Myself and Shogun Ubukuta Tsuya went on a patrol of Kusari and ran into a Spa and Cruise liner codenamed New Horizon in New Tokyo. We had a conversation about AI and Nomads and then New horizon was curious about our territory. Shogun Ubukuta decied to show her Tohoku and the legendary Heaven's Gate as the Shogun told her about the lore of it. Then we escorted New Horizon back to Okinawa then we returned to Kyoto.
[08.02.2022 18:52:36] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Very interesting
[08.02.2022 18:52:47] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: We have Dragons on the scopes... | Anna: ...
[08.02.2022 18:52:54] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Konnichiwa
[08.02.2022 18:53:12] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Can I help?
[08.02.2022 18:53:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: What are you doing with such state of the art tech on board?
[08.02.2022 18:54:05] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Why does that not surprise me? Well... As you can see, it is not a liner like the others.
[08.02.2022 18:54:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Surely this isn't the first time you've been given strange looks because of such cargo readings.
[08.02.2022 18:54:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We've decided to investigate for ourselves.
[08.02.2022 18:55:07] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see...
[08.02.2022 18:55:29] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: So what ARE you doing with all that?
[08.02.2022 18:55:40] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It's not typical of orbital to be carrying such things, yes? So what's your story?
[08.02.2022 18:55:59] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: And perhaps we may let this technology live. Threat or not.
[08.02.2022 18:56:14] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: My entire liner is a laboratory. I do my own experiments.
[08.02.2022 18:56:51] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I also have this... artificial intelligence good at nothing. | Pixis: ...
[08.02.2022 18:56:52] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Experiments on what? Or who?
[08.02.2022 18:57:26] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Do your experiments normally involve such dangerous energy readings?
[08.02.2022 18:57:45] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Ok one question at a time.
[08.02.2022 18:58:12] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: So the energy that you are reading, it is from that energy cell that is powering my liner.
[08.02.2022 18:58:30] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: In other words, it is not a danger.
[08.02.2022 18:58:41] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Unless you blow my ship.
[08.02.2022 18:58:58] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And you asked what kind of experiments right?
[08.02.2022 18:59:13] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, actually, I try to make an android.
[08.02.2022 18:59:43] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Interesting
[08.02.2022 19:00:20] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Of what sort?
[08.02.2022 19:00:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Secondly, that experimental cell. Is that one of a kind?
[08.02.2022 19:00:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You mentioned you made it, so I assume so.
[08.02.2022 19:01:19] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, the one I am trying to build is a basic one and if it is a success, perhaps a body guard.
[08.02.2022 19:01:54] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And the cell... Well, I didn't build it. I just converted it to power the liner.
[08.02.2022 19:02:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: My apologies. The adrenaline has me blending some memories together. I never tire of catching prey in the field.
[08.02.2022 19:02:54] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Anyways, this sucks. I was hoping of some less trivial information other than personal experiments and ventures.
[08.02.2022 19:03:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Oh?
[08.02.2022 19:03:25] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The reading simply piqued my interest. I haven't seen such an energy cell before.
[08.02.2022 19:03:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Not since... Well, the blue bastards.
[08.02.2022 19:03:51] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In fact, its reading is eerily similar to it.
[08.02.2022 19:03:55] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Ahh those things.
[08.02.2022 19:04:18] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Indeed, it reads the same thing. But I ensure you, it is not the same.
[08.02.2022 19:04:31] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Very well.
[08.02.2022 19:04:56] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: To be honest, I never met dragons before.
[08.02.2022 19:05:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I guess the rumors were true.
[08.02.2022 19:05:19] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Rumors? Of what kind?
[08.02.2022 19:05:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Do you think us madmen? Killers?
[08.02.2022 19:05:50] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I'
[08.02.2022 19:05:58] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: 've heard it all before.
[08.02.2022 19:06:06] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: As have I
[08.02.2022 19:06:27] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I just heard that you were ''rare''. But what you are, I don't really care. Everyone is free to choose his path.
[08.02.2022 19:07:09] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In any case, if you did not create that cell... who did? Surely you must remember where you obtained it at least.
[08.02.2022 19:08:01] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: A guy on that station in Kepler... I don't remember the name...
[08.02.2022 19:08:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Such a mess that system.
[08.02.2022 19:08:43] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: I am free to choose too? | Anna: Stop crying and maybe.
[08.02.2022 19:08:58] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: A 'guy'... how helpful. Well, there's only so many places to search in Kepler, so it's not completely useless.
[08.02.2022 19:09:13] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: That other voice there... Who is that?
[08.02.2022 19:09:38] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Seems like an Artificial Intelligence of some sort
[08.02.2022 19:09:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: It's.. | Pixis: I am Pixis and I do essential things on that liner.
[08.02.2022 19:10:21] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: I turn off/on the engine and many things.
[08.02.2022 19:10:39] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And talkative.
[08.02.2022 19:11:01] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: A customized piloting AI? You know your stuff.
[08.02.2022 19:11:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You've even given it a unique voice module.
[08.02.2022 19:11:32] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes, I optimize it when I want.
[08.02.2022 19:12:29] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: Anna is good... even if she is impulsive. | Anna: Pixis...
[08.02.2022 19:12:48] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: *laughs* interesting pair
[08.02.2022 19:13:07] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: ... | Pixis: ...
[08.02.2022 19:13:08] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The impulse and quick decision making of humans is not something an AI can easily replicate. It may both save and take lives
[08.02.2022 19:13:14] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: in a heartbeat.
[08.02.2022 19:13:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I'd be surprised if you understood such a concept.
[08.02.2022 19:13:54] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, we live in a world that requires high reflexes, right?
[08.02.2022 19:14:21] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Especialy faced toward nomads.
[08.02.2022 19:14:43] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Dangerous, but interesting at the same time.
[08.02.2022 19:14:54] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Have you faced them in combat?
[08.02.2022 19:15:02] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: On that thing, no less?
[08.02.2022 19:15:16] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: No, I keep my distances.
[08.02.2022 19:15:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Good. Try to keep it that way.
[08.02.2022 19:15:39] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed very dangerous these nomads
[08.02.2022 19:15:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Very few even know of the nomads existence still, let alone know how to fight it.
[08.02.2022 19:16:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Have you ever heard about those sentient machines?
[08.02.2022 19:16:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I recall vague bits and pieces of intel about them and they're from, but I never see them here.
[08.02.2022 19:16:53] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: I have heard rumors never seen one
[08.02.2022 19:17:20] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Oh... I did see some of them!
[08.02.2022 19:17:55] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Did you now? what was it like?
[08.02.2022 19:17:56] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Of that I'm sure. You orbital fellows tend to go many places...
[08.02.2022 19:18:34] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: There is only one thing I can say. They are interesting. Their knowledge is something that I want to know.
[08.02.2022 19:18:50] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: But, they are not really open on that point...
[08.02.2022 19:19:06] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: However, if you attack them, they will surely attack you.
[08.02.2022 19:19:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I would certainly expect them to.
[08.02.2022 19:19:25] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Of course I would do the same if someont attacked me
[08.02.2022 19:20:01] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright, let's say this, you see a machine, what will you do?
[08.02.2022 19:21:13] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Hmmmm....probably learn as much as i could about it
[08.02.2022 19:21:40] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And what about you, the other one? Sorry, I don't know your names.
[08.02.2022 19:22:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I'd opt for testing its intelligence.
[08.02.2022 19:22:45] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see.
[08.02.2022 19:23:10] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I'd want to see its faults unfold. If it's like any other AI, then it's capable of incorrect statements and calculations.
[08.02.2022 19:23:17] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: And that means it can be killed.
[08.02.2022 19:23:47] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Unfortunately, I can't provide you such information...
[08.02.2022 19:24:03] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I didn't do it myself.
[08.02.2022 19:24:43] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Not many have, I'd bet.
[08.02.2022 19:24:50] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 19:25:14] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Perhaps the Order? They are great people... from those I have met.
[08.02.2022 19:26:23] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You know of the Order as well?
[08.02.2022 19:26:46] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I went into the Omicrons, so of course I do.
[08.02.2022 19:27:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Bravo, bravo! Hahah, what a brave soul you are.
[08.02.2022 19:27:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It's fascinating that nothing killed you on the way.
[08.02.2022 19:27:46] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed omicrons are very.......well i've heard that people disappear out there
[08.02.2022 19:28:16] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well... | Pixis: Anna has lived hell when she was young! | Anna: Pixis!
[08.02.2022 19:29:14] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, I'm more curious about this Pixis anyways.
[08.02.2022 19:29:43] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Are they a standard von neumann design, or perhaps something more neurologically based?
[08.02.2022 19:31:05] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: ... | Anna: Pixis is mostly a program able to switch ''vessel''. From the liner to a humanoid one.
[08.02.2022 19:31:54] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Interesting
[08.02.2022 19:32:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I wonder how much potential such a being has.
[08.02.2022 19:32:32] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Probably a lot
[08.02.2022 19:32:33] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: It is not a full ''sentient'' program, but I think I am slowly getting closer.
[08.02.2022 19:32:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I just need more knowledge.
[08.02.2022 19:33:16] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: And those other AI constructs you spoke of? Perhaps they could be the key?
[08.02.2022 19:33:43] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Possibly because i heard they are sentient
[08.02.2022 19:34:06] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Yet they refuse to divulge how they function.
[08.02.2022 19:34:15] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Hmmmm odd
[08.02.2022 19:34:18] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: As I said, I am trying. The problem is that the pieces are always falling on the ground.
[08.02.2022 19:35:00] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You'll find a way eventually. Nothing ever goes to plan, you know.
[08.02.2022 19:35:21] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I know, that why I have fun!
[08.02.2022 19:35:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: A friend from my academy days told me once that the road of progress is paved with mistakes.
[08.02.2022 19:35:23] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 19:35:38] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: True.
[08.02.2022 19:36:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: One more thing... Oh, I guess this is standard 'interrogation' protocol I should follow.
[08.02.2022 19:36:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: What's your business in Kusari?
[08.02.2022 19:36:35] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Simply passing through?
[08.02.2022 19:36:57] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I have no real business to be here. Actually, I am illegal.
[08.02.2022 19:37:06] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Really? How so?
[08.02.2022 19:38:05] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I once met a destroyer and the man clearly told me that cloaking devices were only allowed to the naval forces.
[08.02.2022 19:38:57] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: It is ridiculous.
[08.02.2022 19:39:10] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I think I can venture a guess as to which destroyer you're talking of. And yes, he's right.
[08.02.2022 19:39:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: By Kusari law, only the Naval Forces can legally operate cloaking devices.
[08.02.2022 19:39:46] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Not that we care, but...
[08.02.2022 19:40:00] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm... | Pixis: It was the Zuiryu.
[08.02.2022 19:40:28] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Yes, a name I recognize all too well. They're quite the goof. Always barking but never biting.
[08.02.2022 19:40:58] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, I don't care to be honest.
[08.02.2022 19:41:21] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Sometime, all scientists and researchers need to break the laws.
[08.02.2022 19:42:16] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: As example, improving technology with alien's technology.
[08.02.2022 19:42:32] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Hah! A scientist that isn't a total pansy. Finally.
[08.02.2022 19:42:40] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 19:43:23] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, if you're considered illegal in Kusari, I guess that sort've makes us friends in a sense.
[08.02.2022 19:43:51] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Hai
[08.02.2022 19:44:02] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: ''Friends''. I just have like three.
[08.02.2022 19:44:53] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: The chairwoman of the Orbital Spa and Cruise and her wife and a zoner.
[08.02.2022 19:45:11] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You speak of Cait and Steph.
[08.02.2022 19:45:17] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes.
[08.02.2022 19:45:18] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I've met them personally.
[08.02.2022 19:45:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Strange, they never mentioned you.
[08.02.2022 19:45:33] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Maybe this is a chance meeting.
[08.02.2022 19:46:01] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well...
[08.02.2022 19:46:08] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Or fate? Who knows.
[08.02.2022 19:46:30] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: The last time I saw them, it was in their liner during a party.
[08.02.2022 19:46:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Ah, now we're onto typical Orbital speak. Parties!
[08.02.2022 19:47:03] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: But it was when? Damnit... I can't remember!
[08.02.2022 19:47:34] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, don't force it. Memories like to come and go as they please.
[08.02.2022 19:47:40] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 19:48:04] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes... Unfortunately.
[08.02.2022 19:48:05] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In any case, I don't see any reason to try and eliminate you anymore. Apart from your energy cell being a walking bomb if your
[08.02.2022 19:48:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: hull is blown, you're chill.
[08.02.2022 19:48:39] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright. Oh!
[08.02.2022 19:49:09] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Speaking to be illegal, I have heard about a system where there is a huge asteorid.
[08.02.2022 19:49:19] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Somewhere in Kusari.
[08.02.2022 19:50:03] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You don't want to go there.
[08.02.2022 19:50:42] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I won't disclose much, but it is a hotspot for nomad activity. Dangerous for your type.
[08.02.2022 19:50:43] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Ohh... You don't know me. | Pixis: Now, you just increased her curiosity..
[08.02.2022 19:51:46] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I mean that. If you find your way there, it better be with hefty protection.
[08.02.2022 19:52:29] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well... I guess I already have them.
[08.02.2022 19:52:55] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Oh... haha... hahaha! You really are a clever one, aren't you.
[08.02.2022 19:53:30] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I am opportunist. A real bad thing.
[08.02.2022 19:54:36] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Wait a second. Don't tell me you want to do this now?
[08.02.2022 19:55:29] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes. But I would understand that you don't want right now, but curiosity is so a strong call.
[08.02.2022 19:56:02] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: So.. I could go alone, but I need the coords to go there...
[08.02.2022 19:56:19] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And my intuition tells me that you do.
[08.02.2022 19:56:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, I wasn't exactly holding my cards close to my chest, was I?
[08.02.2022 19:56:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Oh well. If you want to go there, I'd better make sure you don't die violently.
[08.02.2022 19:57:14] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright.
[08.02.2022 19:57:33] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You will follow my lead.
[08.02.2022 19:57:42] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes...
[08.02.2022 20:00:26] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Beware of the incoming stationary battleship, Akio-san.
[08.02.2022 20:00:54] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: I see what you mean
[08.02.2022 20:01:51] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Welcome to Okinawa, if this is your first time here.
[08.02.2022 20:02:41] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: From here we will enter cruise formation.
[08.02.2022 20:03:35] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In the distance is Niiza, originally scouted by our ancestors.
[08.02.2022 20:04:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It is a desolate planet. Old records say
[08.02.2022 20:04:33] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: that it has some form of underground sentient life forms.
[08.02.2022 20:04:50] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Here as well?
[08.02.2022 20:05:16] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We are nearing the jump hole to the system you speak of. Be prepared.
[08.02.2022 20:05:56] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Checking anomaly readings... hole route secure and stable. I'll go in first.
[08.02.2022 20:06:24] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Here we are.
[08.02.2022 20:06:26] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Jump successful
[08.02.2022 20:06:32] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Woow....
[08.02.2022 20:06:55] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Pixis, zoom with the scope.
[08.02.2022 20:07:21] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You
[08.02.2022 20:07:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: 're free to get a closer look if you want.
[08.02.2022 20:07:38] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We will form up on you if so.
[08.02.2022 20:07:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Ok stop! What? A structure on it? Hmm...
[08.02.2022 20:08:13] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hehehe.... Now I am more curious.
[08.02.2022 20:08:44] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright... Let's take a closer eye.
[08.02.2022 20:09:28] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Consider yourself lucky to have gotten this far.
[08.02.2022 20:09:44] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, you are here.
[08.02.2022 20:09:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Not even the Kusari public know of this location.
[08.02.2022 20:10:06] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see...
[08.02.2022 20:10:29] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Now, I trust that you would not leak the location... Otherwise...
[08.02.2022 20:10:42] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Do not worry.
[08.02.2022 20:11:20] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Pixis, show me again and zoom to the structure.
[08.02.2022 20:11:44] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: Sure...
[08.02.2022 20:12:04] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Interesting... Really interesting.
[08.02.2022 20:12:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It is called Heaven's Gate.
[08.02.2022 20:13:05] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I wonder why it is called like that.
[08.02.2022 20:13:23] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Until recently, it used to be the secret fortress of the Emperor.
[08.02.2022 20:13:43] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In the event of an overwhelming force that destroyed Kusari.
[08.02.2022 20:14:08] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It is still safe to move closer.
[08.02.2022 20:14:43] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm... | Pixis: I do not think it is a good idea....
[08.02.2022 20:14:59] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Afraid? Because I don't.
[08.02.2022 20:15:05] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Neither do i i have heard weird things come out of there
[08.02.2022 20:15:11] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Don't worry. The Dragons are masters of combat.
[08.02.2022 20:15:21] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We can intercept anything that threatens your ship.
[08.02.2022 20:15:49] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright, but I can defend myself too.
[08.02.2022 20:16:13] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Of course you can.
[08.02.2022 20:16:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Ah! Such a good view.
[08.02.2022 20:17:24] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The asteroid field we were in prior to this is supposedly the remnants of an old planet.
[08.02.2022 20:17:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Oh...
[08.02.2022 20:18:07] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It is possible that these larger asteroids were once part of it as well. But that's only speculation.
[08.02.2022 20:18:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: And history lost to time.
[08.02.2022 20:18:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: More I see those asteorids, more they are similar from those in Omega fifty-five.
[08.02.2022 20:19:07] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Such a great time.
[08.02.2022 20:19:16] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The reason why I've said to beware this place... is because it is currently a Nomad hive.
[08.02.2022 20:20:00] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: ... | Pixis: Why is it still there?
[08.02.2022 20:20:15] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Why, indeed...
[08.02.2022 20:20:22] ''New-Horizon'': Pixis: Contacts!
[08.02.2022 20:20:33] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm...
[08.02.2022 20:20:34] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Infected snubcraft.
[08.02.2022 20:20:40] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Oh goodie
[08.02.2022 20:20:48] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Divide and conquer.
[08.02.2022 20:21:05] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: done
[08.02.2022 20:21:14] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Efficient... Remember me to not threat you.
[08.02.2022 20:21:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Those were simple scouts.
[08.02.2022 20:22:04] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I guess for now, I have what I need.
[08.02.2022 20:22:19] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Perhaps another day, I will get closer.
[08.02.2022 20:22:28] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It is more difficult than it seems to cleanse such a place.
[08.02.2022 20:22:35] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 20:22:51] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We've tried once before, and lost many great samurai in the process.
[08.02.2022 20:22:57] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Or so the elders tell me.
[08.02.2022 20:23:16] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Unfrotunate.
[08.02.2022 20:23:21] ''New-Horizon'': Unfortunate*
[08.02.2022 20:23:34] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We'd defeated the majority of their forces then, with the help of some able gaijin...
[08.02.2022 20:23:51] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Gaijin?
[08.02.2022 20:24:23] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Foreigners. Though, their names are not important.
[08.02.2022 20:24:35] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I understand.
[08.02.2022 20:25:17] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Their fleet consisted of infested Naval Forces vessels under the command of former emperor Tekagi.
[08.02.2022 20:25:52] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Was this about the time Tegaki "dissappeared"?
[08.02.2022 20:26:03] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Yes.
[08.02.2022 20:26:29] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It's still unconfirmed whether or not he is certainly dead.
[08.02.2022 20:26:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: But what was recovered here was a vital artifact.
[08.02.2022 20:26:55] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I am not a historian, but an emperor that vanished, it is suspicious.
[08.02.2022 20:27:20] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: He was infected by a nomad as well.
[08.02.2022 20:27:43] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: ...
[08.02.2022 20:27:48] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The people that came before me decided it was necessary to wipe him out, and the foreigners that came to us needed something.
[08.02.2022 20:28:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: That artifact... whatever it was, it was the key to defeating the nomads years ago.
[08.02.2022 20:28:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I believe they called it the Proteus Tome.
[08.02.2022 20:28:59] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I have heard that name before... And I am still curious about it.
[08.02.2022 20:29:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I've no clue where it is now. Only that it used to be here.
[08.02.2022 20:29:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Inside that arch you see there.
[08.02.2022 20:31:16] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Interesting...
[08.02.2022 20:31:18] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Before Tekagi took the tome here, it was meant to be placed in the Natural History Museum of Kusari on New Tokyo.
[08.02.2022 20:32:11] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: That's about all I know of it.
[08.02.2022 20:32:29] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see.
[08.02.2022 20:32:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: It disappeared after the foreigners took it and the nomad wars passed.
[08.02.2022 20:33:24] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Apart from that... inside the arch, there are various artistic designs that are held within it still.
[08.02.2022 20:33:39] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Were you able to get inside, you'd see perhaps many intriguing things.
[08.02.2022 20:33:47] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: A shame it is deadly.
[08.02.2022 20:33:59] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Indeed...
[08.02.2022 20:34:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I wish I had more to tell you.
[08.02.2022 20:34:46] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: But the new generation of Dragons... me, and the other beside us, we've never seen the inside.
[08.02.2022 20:34:58] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 20:35:27] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Actually, what you just told me is enough to satisfy a bit my curiosity.
[08.02.2022 20:35:59] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: By the way, I plan to maybe return here or to study the planet we saw in Okinawa.
[08.02.2022 20:36:27] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Niiza?
[08.02.2022 20:36:33] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes.
[08.02.2022 20:37:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Sure, why not. I don't recommend landing on it though.
[08.02.2022 20:37:58] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I will... When it will happen.
[08.02.2022 20:38:05] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Any and all terraforming ventures on that planet have long since been abandoned because of its proximity to the sun.
[08.02.2022 20:39:26] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see. Time to think of a new conception! A suite resisting of the rays of the star and radiations.
[08.02.2022 20:39:59] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I... think stuff like that already exists. Unless you want to make something that's even more effective.
[08.02.2022 20:40:39] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Yes, something more effective. | Pixis: Now, I wonder who is the human...
[08.02.2022 20:41:12] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, if there was nothing else you were interested in, I think we're about done here.
[08.02.2022 20:41:57] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm... I am done here. But I am interested about you right now... I don't even know your name.
[08.02.2022 20:42:32] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Oh, me? I was wondering when you'd ask.
[08.02.2022 20:43:19] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Gee, I hope my appearance is alright... I wasn't expecting a date so soon.
[08.02.2022 20:44:09] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Do not worry about that. I just want to know your name and perhaps to have the chance to talk more.
[08.02.2022 20:44:51] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Guess this is the part where I act formal for once.
[08.02.2022 20:45:44] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: My name is Ubukata Tsuya. Other people call me the Shogun. Although it's only a provisionary title.
[08.02.2022 20:45:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You... can just call me Tsuya.
[08.02.2022 20:46:14] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You should be honored to be in my presence! Fufu~
[08.02.2022 20:46:31] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Akio-san, introduce yourself.
[08.02.2022 20:47:20] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: *looks up* Ah yes My name is Takahasi Akio but you may call me Akio
[08.02.2022 20:47:43] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, Tsuya and Akio, nice to meet you.
[08.02.2022 20:47:54] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Likewise
[08.02.2022 20:47:56] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Oh, how plain and humble. But it'll do, Aki-kun. I know you're a bit shy.
[08.02.2022 20:48:34] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And... Tsuya, what is a shogun and why provisionary?
[08.02.2022 20:48:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: You must not have paid attention in your history classes.
[08.02.2022 20:49:14] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I was focused on science...
[08.02.2022 20:49:32] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: A Shogun is the leader of what's called a Shogunate, which is a military-centric government.
[08.02.2022 20:49:45] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: And it's provisionary because... we aren't actually a government.
[08.02.2022 20:49:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Not yet, anyways...
[08.02.2022 20:50:01] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: But I've been trying to bring proper order and stability to the dragons.
[08.02.2022 20:50:15] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Instead of leaving them as the 'masterless ronin' they're rumored to be.
[08.02.2022 20:50:53] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I see. Well, you have all my support to be a ''real'' government.
[08.02.2022 20:51:16] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Don't let the navy hear you say stuff like that, haha.
[08.02.2022 20:51:22] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 20:51:39] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: It won't happen. Because... I am illegal.
[08.02.2022 20:52:00] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: But joke aside, I will keep it for myself.
[08.02.2022 20:52:24] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Best to be that way.
[08.02.2022 20:53:10] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: If you want to contact us again, I'll give you the net keys for our communications.
[08.02.2022 20:53:29] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Sure.
[08.02.2022 20:53:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Don't try to hog up too much of the bandwidth with your pretty little face.
[08.02.2022 20:54:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Eh?
[08.02.2022 20:54:22] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Ha, caught you blushing! You aren't as cold as you seem.
[08.02.2022 20:55:02] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: ... | Pixis: Anna is showing something else? | Anna: N.. No... I am normal...
[08.02.2022 20:55:14] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Sure you are
[08.02.2022 20:55:37] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Hehe. Well, I'm sure we've taken enough of your time and you've other matters to attend to.
[08.02.2022 20:55:49] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: If you want, we can see you off to wherever you're headed next.
[08.02.2022 20:56:13] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, I barely quite my liner.
[08.02.2022 20:56:53] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And I am not busy... Well, just the android that needs my attention but I can take my time.
[08.02.2022 20:57:08] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: After all, I work for myself.
[08.02.2022 20:57:40] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Speaking of liners... why do you fly this thing anyways?
[08.02.2022 20:57:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I know you're orbital, but it's not like you're carrying tourists.
[08.02.2022 20:58:03] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Could've picked any other civvie transport.
[08.02.2022 20:58:54] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, you see, it has many rooms and two cargo bays.
[08.02.2022 20:59:05] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Only one is opperational though...
[08.02.2022 20:59:18] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: The other one?
[08.02.2022 21:00:15] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: I need to ''fix'' hangar. It is in a mess and I will need to put my liner in the hands of engineers...
[08.02.2022 21:00:42] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Because the hangar's door are not opening.
[08.02.2022 21:00:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Probably best to dock yourself with the nearest shipyard then.
[08.02.2022 21:00:58] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 21:01:23] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Like I said, we can see you out to safe space. Once you hit the lanes though, it should be smooth sailing for you
[08.02.2022 21:01:51] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Sure.
[08.02.2022 21:02:05] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Pixis, prepare to move the ship.
[08.02.2022 21:02:38] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Also, I have another ship.
[08.02.2022 21:03:20] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Which is?
[08.02.2022 21:03:36] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: A Raven.
[08.02.2022 21:03:52] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Hm, never seen it.
[08.02.2022 21:04:30] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Well, in that case, I will need to call it or... Pixis, do you have access? | Pixis: We are to far.
[08.02.2022 21:04:45] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Right... bad luck I guess.
[08.02.2022 21:05:37] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Well, not like it's safe to stay here anyways.
[08.02.2022 21:05:41] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Indeed
[08.02.2022 21:05:52] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Right... Let's return.
[08.02.2022 21:07:25] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Where's your next destination anyways?
[08.02.2022 21:07:47] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm... I do not know.
[08.02.2022 21:09:07] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Some far out rumors I've heard in passing bring word that a strange new system has been uncovered in the Taus.
[08.02.2022 21:09:17] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Perhaps there would be a good start.
[08.02.2022 21:09:38] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: In the Taus?
[08.02.2022 21:09:46] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: That's what I heard, yes.
[08.02.2022 21:10:07] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: In any case, we'll see you to the lanes, and that'll be adios, as the Outcasts put it.
[08.02.2022 21:10:32] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Hmm... Maybe next month I will go there. Right now, I need to stay here.
[08.02.2022 21:11:40] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Yes, I suppose you've got yourself a planet to research now.
[08.02.2022 21:11:46] >BD<Takahashi.Akio: Hai
[08.02.2022 21:12:06] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: And perhaps we will meet again and if it happens, I will be glad to share words with you, Tsuya.
[08.02.2022 21:12:30] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: I'm certain we'll see each other again.
[08.02.2022 21:12:53] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Great! Ok Pixis, let's move.
[08.02.2022 21:12:53] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: We won't be far.
[08.02.2022 21:13:00] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: Alright.
[08.02.2022 21:13:10] >BD<Ubukata.Tsuya: Sayonara, cutie.
[08.02.2022 21:13:22] ''New-Horizon'': Anna: See you next time.
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