Stern Algorithm

He Who Hunts Monsters

Be sure to check out the new NPC, Tirapon, in my first post in the Characters tab. Please ignore my post at the bottom, that was an accident, and we can't delete posts yet.

He Who Hunts Monsters

"Ensign Ning," Oleander said to the communications and information specialist, "Please make your way to the Achilles and continue your duties there." The Achilles was the main aircraft carrier of Project Myrmidon, and the fleet's command ship. Ning's performance during drills had impressed Oleander enough that Oleander considered her the ideal person for the role of coordinating the Colossi and the Titan. "Oh yes, and you haven't met him yet, but please coordinate with Mr. Metharom when you arrive."

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When Natalie arrived at the Hangar, Dr. Park was there waiting for her while a young man stood next to him. "Officer Ning!" Dr. Park said jovially, "I hope you're excited for your first mission. We're putting you to the test, and I'm sure you'll do wonderfully. Give it your all, but don't push yourself too hard, Myrmidon and Colossus will provide backup so retreat if you have to. I look forward to the data this will provide! Oh and one more thing, this is Tirapon Metharom, he'll be your personal communications specialist. He uses telepathy! Isn't that something?" During tests, orders were issued to Natalie in her Nephilim state through loudspeakers, which was less than ideal in a real combat situation whereas any implanted transceiver device might be dangerous due to her changing sizes and giant headphones seemed an outlandish idea, this was Dr. Park's solution to maintaining communications with Natalie.

Dr. McCulloch arrived at the hangar a short while later, having made a detour to grab herself an oversized mug of coffee. She sipped quietly as she watched Walker Rex and Frog being prepared for mounting onto "The Platform": a formation involving four Myrmidon Destroyers and the two Colossi allowing the Colossi to be transported without using their own power. She saw Ensign Griffon aiding with the preparation. He had been a brilliant member of the engineering team and had worked closely with her research and development team to bring the Frog plan to fruition. It turned out that he was also a great pilot for the Frog, knowing the ins-and-outs of a machine he had helped manufacture. Dr. McCulloch approached him, taking another long sip, "...Conwood here yet?"

The Village of Soren (a 1x1 Harvest Moon/Rune Factory-inspired Village RP for FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm)

"Everyone mourns differently. I'm sure he'll come around, in time," Jeel replied, finding almost ironic that she was telling an elf about patience. "Just give him the space he needs."

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"It appears she's armed," Reas pointed out, noticing Freya's hand go to what appeared to be the hilt of some weapon. Ze said this almost nonchalantly, being a homonculus, Reas had strength far greater than zir size would otherwise suggest. Still, Emtardas had told Reas repeatedly that ze was not to use zir strength under normal conditions; he wanted Reas to live a normal life.

Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

"Th-that's good," Israfil said, "It would be terrible if it caused a rift between you two." It made him feel a little better about his poor performance during the mock battle.

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"Well, a lot of people don't realize the drastic difference in complexity between Quantum thought and simpler AI," Tera elaborated, "They think that our minds...our souls...are nothing but programs."

Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

"A-are you resentful of Claire?" Israfil asked.

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Tera and Claire played fora bit against the AI, which was not overly aggressive. The game required some thought but was not too difficult.

"You don't think this is weird do you? Playing with a Quantum AI against board game AI?"

He Who Hunts Monsters

@Stern Algorithm
Quarter to 3am here

@KatherinWinter

I meant in the RP, it's close to midnight.

The Village of Soren (a 1x1 Harvest Moon/Rune Factory-inspired Village RP for FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm)

"I see," Jeel said sympathetically without being patronizing, "Well, he's old enough to take care of himself and make his own way in the world."

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Reas saw Elliot looking away and followed his line of sight until ze too saw the approaching person. Not recognizing her, Reas asked, "a bandit?"

He Who Hunts Monsters

First IC post is up! I also added some background music that I hope is sufficiently epic and sets the mood. Feel free to go into as much detail as you would like about what your character has been doing either that day, or for the past however long you want. Ideally, end your character in the hangar so we can proceed, if you don't, a Myrmidon search party will be sent to find you (which is fine if that's how you want your character to start off the RP).

FYI It is pretty close to midnight right now IC.

He Who Hunts Monsters

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He Who Hunts Monsters

The Pacific Branch of the Committee for Extraterrestrial Threat Mitigation is located on Kiritimati Island, pronounced 'Christmas Island', part of the Republic of Kiribati, and former test-site for United States nuclear weapons. It is a central location, close to where the Equator crosses the International Dateline, so CETM forces have even odds of reaching either Australia, the east coast of Asia, or the west coast of the Americas.

It is the third ever "Imminent Impact" alert that the Pacific Branch of CETM has had: the first had been during Incident 2, when EO2 was defeated by Walker Rex and CETM's naval fleet, Project Myrmidon; while the second had been during Incident 3, questionably referred to as the 'False Alarm". There of course, had been no "Imminent Impact" alert for Incident 1, as it was the devastation wrought by EO1 that caused the creation of CETM in the first place. In the Secretary's Office, a holographic projection of the Earth hovered over a table, showing a dotted red line indicating EO4's descent path and eventual impact site, somewhere between Kirimati island and Australia.

"Third in a row, what are the odds?" joked Dr. Raymond Park.

Dr. Helen McCulloch shot him a weary but cutting glare, but didn't respond, saying instead, "We'll send out Walker Rex and the Fleet, like we did with EO2."

Secretary Margaret Oleander remained silent while considering the options before replying, "Our...'advisor'...has warned us that this one will be stronger."

"Walker Rex can handle it," Dr. McCulloch reiterated, vouching for Project Colossus, "And if that's not enough, we still have the Frog."

"I'm well aware of that, but the question isn't simply how strong EO4 will be, but how strong the ones that come after will be. Our 'advisor' has warned us that many more will come, each one stronger than the previous. If your trust in Project Colossus is well-placed, then we have insurance, and should take this opportunity to test Project Titan," Oleander posited.

"I DON'T think that will be necessary, Secretary," Dr. McCulloch stood her ground.

"What is the status of Project Titan?" Oleander asked, ignoring Dr. McCulloch.

"Well, currently, only Nephilim is stable, but not only is she stable, she is in top condition and absolutely ready for a field test," Dr. Park said while grinning in a manner that was not at all malicious, though Dr. McCulloch felt a certain smugness coming from him.

"Only Nephilim?" Oleander asked, "Interesting, considering Nephilim was a...gift...from our 'advisor'. Very well, these are my orders, 'Deploy Walker Rex and Frog...'" Dr. McCulloch glanced back at Dr. Park with victory in her eyes before Oleander continued, "'...as support. Have them on standby while we field test Nephilim', understood?"

"Absolutely!" Dr. Park said, getting excited.

"...yes..." Dr. McCulloch agreed reluctantly.

"Very well, meeting dismissed," Oleander concluded.

The three exited the office to enter the Command Room. "Ensign Ning, issue these deployment orders: Walker Rex and Frog are to standby and be ready to provide support if things go sour, Nephilim to engage EO4," Oleander commanded.

"I'll see you in the hangar!" Dr. Park said to Dr. McCulloch as he left the Command room to find a jeep to take him to the port hangar, where he would meet with Petty Officer, Third Class Natalie Ning, the Nephilim.

Oleander turned to Dr. McCulloch to provide some scant consolation, "At least it was Nephilim and not the other one."

McCulloch looked back and nodded weakly, before heading out to commandeer a jeep of her own, cursing under her breath that Dr. Park didn't just wait for her so they could go together. At the hangar, she would check with the engineering crew and the pilots: Lieutenant Commander Richard Conwood and Ensign Griffon Green.