Afterworld

[Kauket]

...logging into user.[Revenant]
...authorised.
...input accepted.
...writing entry...

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> ... A journey entailed. The rift was stable enough to sift through.
> ... Indeed, it is perilous exploit to chance, but a necessary risk.
> ... The way to the Research Station, TRV Ascension, is a long one. Beyond the depths of Kusari, bordering the Omicrons. First erected under my rule, a shadow faciliy to discern veracity of directed genesis. The way forward. It is never clear. Clues, may be keyed, from the remnants of old in Sirius.
> ... But it has been too many years since I last set foot here. I ponder if they will recognise me.
> ... If they are still alive there.
> ... Perhaps my little 'guest' within my torso may pose a problem with security.
> ... The mesh sheltering it may not be sufficient. I fear even our oldest generation of technoloy is potent enough to detect it... We will overcome that issue as it arises.
> ... It is an old school facility, still hiring ragtags to do the menial work, just like in our battlegroup days. But the head of personnel whips them into shape. And then they fall down the pipeline, a slow conversion. But they operate on the old ideals.
> ...

> ... Finally present. The dense fields posed quite an annoyance. Fortunately, my Keeper authentication is still valid.
> ... Perhaps concerningly so. I cannot help but stress their current status, it has been many years so far.
> ... If they are performing at an optimal state, their assistance will be invaluable for my plans.
> ... Unfortunately, it has been so long that I do not remember their last assigned task when I was truly Keeper. I believe they were undertaking some of the XB materials interaction with organic life.

> ...
> ... But here we are.
> ... Hmmm.
> ... They've stopped maintaining my bay. And it seems someone dumped a load of junk in here. Why, I wonder. Perhaps I should consider bringing out my side arm, who knows what could lay beyond the door? Yet, the energy restoration terminal seems to be operational, matter is flowing through the supply line.
> ... Hm. Better get Rascal to slice into a terminal, see what is going on. Oh, Rascal. Would you ever cooperate for once? Would it kill you to learn by my side? No... of course... You little deviant. But I wonder if your mischief was a part of a little plan of your own. Perhaps you're trying to teach me to be self reliant.

...RVNT-RASC-01}:: no

> ...
> ... Mmmhmmm. Naturally. I wouldn't expect less from you.
> ... However, you have no choice in this matter my little friend. You are going to assist me in my task if you'd like to make it back to the Sector.
> ... Go forth now. Be my eyes and ears.

...RVNT-RASC-01}:: fine. investigating panel. connecting via directorate encryption.

> ...
> ... What do you see?
> ...

...RVNT-RASC-01}:: airlocks functional. primary generator is active. lights are active. atmospherics online. ai remote control is active. service panel for hangar cameras are operable. the corridor is empty. station status is on yellow, no ongoing crisis. heightened security response. last changed fifteen minutes ago.

> ... So the AI is still active, atmos' still running, engineering is flowing. That is a good sign... I hope.
> ... Are you able to pull any active crew signatures on the station comms?

...RVNT-RASC-01}:: last activity ten minutes ago from security. sudden activity change noted on camera feed; movement outside, friendly. it's security investigating the recent hangar access.

> ... Keep eyes open for me and keep a tab on my ships comms.
> ... I suppose we'll see who is leading the welcoming party today.
> ... Before you get any ideas... Don't you even dare to think about electrifying it. Don't even play with the bolts.


...RVNT-RASC-01}:: sad.

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