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[MonkeyHead]

Prof Jones ran into the lab, having been present in the ComCent during the first half of the mission. The live combat intel he observed was fascinating. Some kind of crystalline biped - based on silicion molecules possibly (only an assumption at this stage, based on the response to heat and kinetic rounds), with technology based around the same "biochemistry"? Whist thier weapons seemed unreliable, the projectiles they used seemed to have potential. He set about readying the lab and its teams to recieve the incoming specemins and artifacts... these would be a priority above and beyond any other weapons research for now.

Prof Jones suggests the following research path:

1) Good old alien Autopsy to find out what makes these guys tick
2) Evaluation of the alien rifle, with particular attention on the rounds it fires, to see if it can be repurposed to be used in our own weapons
3) Evaluation of alien grenade - compare to our own grenades
4) Evaluation of alien blade - compare to our own blades
5) Analysis of alien metal - with attention on potential combat applications?

[kj1225]

"Oh yeah, we should also come up with an easy remember nickname for what we're about to cut up."
((In other words make a name up so we can tell what we're about to cut up and defferentiate it from other X-rays.))

[MonkeyHead]

"Well, that should really be up to the troops, but I would suggest Glassman, unless someone has a better idea?"

[GreatWyrmGold]

Prof Jones ran into the lab, having been present in the ComCent during the first half of the mission. The live combat intel he observed was fascinating. Some kind of crystalline biped - based on silicion molecules possibly (only an assumption at this stage, based on the response to heat and kinetic rounds), with technology based around the same "biochemistry"? Whist thier weapons seemed unreliable, the projectiles they used seemed to have potential. He set about readying the lab and its teams to recieve the incoming specemins and artifacts... these would be a priority above and beyond any other weapons research for now.

Prof Jones suggests the following research path:

1) Good old alien Autopsy to find out what makes these guys tick
2) Evaluation of the alien rifle, with particular attention on the rounds it fires, to see if it can be repurposed to be used in our own weapons
3) Evaluation of alien grenade - compare to our own grenades
4) Evaluation of alien blade - compare to our own blades
5) Analysis of alien metal - with attention on potential combat applications?

"As of now, that sounds like an ideal path."

"Oh yeah, we should also come up with an easy remember nickname for what we're about to cut up."
((In other words make a name up so we can tell what we're about to cut up and defferentiate it from other X-rays.))

"I intend to wait until we have a chemical and analysis to make a name."

"Well, that should really be up to the troops, but I would suggest Glassman, unless someone has a better idea?"

"Some of the troops were calling them Chrysalises or something like that."

[Aseaheru]

Requesting two medkits.

Voting for Monkey's idea, And the name can be anything except Chysalises in my opinion.

[GiglameshDespair]

It's now set as crystalloid, no matter what fancy science name you give them.

[adwarf]

It's now set as crystalloid, no matter what fancy science name you give them.

HURRAY, my naming was a success!

[Aseaheru]

Yes, yes it is.

[GreatWyrmGold]

It's now set as crystalloid, no matter what fancy science name you give them.

"You soldiers just have no respect for proper science. You just want bigger guns and bigger bombs."

[HissinhWalnuts]

I will agree with this statement. We can learn more than just weapons, such as their strange form of spaceship travel.

[Wrex]

Requesting two medkits.

Voting for Monkey's idea, And the name can be anything except Chysalises in my opinion.

Two medkits granted, although you only need one and you refill them after every mission.

[Wrex]

Requesting two medkits.

Voting for Monkey's idea, And the name can be anything except Chysalises in my opinion.

Two medkits granted, although you only need one and you refill them after every mission.

Spoiler: Crystaloid Autopsy Researched! (click to show/hide)

Autopsy: This species appears to be composed of a silicon based crystal, confirming theories of possible silicon based life. While they may appear to be one, homogenous, transparent mass, this is not the case. The creature possess a highly developed, if unorthodox nervous system, in that the creature's sensory organs appear to be it's entire body. Exactly what sensory stimuli they can perceive is unknown, and a lack of a visible digestive apparaus, as well as reproductive organs, means that the creature's means of survival are likewise a mystery. Presence of obviously manufacted semi-conductors indicates body modification, possibly to speed up reaction times. The design of these semi-conductors could be used to speed our own aquisition of bionic technology, if we so chose

Prosthetics research credit gained.

[Aseaheru]

I wanted the two medikits just in case. Also so I can chuck one at someone else.

[MonkeyHead]

Prof Jones Private Journal Entry...

"A truly fascinating, and alien, organism. How they percieve the world, with all that sensory input, must be truly glorious. The lack of any obvious reproductive system suggests someone is growing and enhancing these creatures.

Right, on to what I consider the prize of the collection - the rifle, with its crystal flechettes... I am itching to see what a bundle of these can do when fired from a shotgun, or a single large one is fired from a large rifle..."

[GreatWyrmGold]

"A truly fascinating, and alien, organism. How they percieve the world, with all that sensory input, must be truly glorious. The lack of any obvious reproductive system suggests someone is growing and enhancing these creatures."

"My thoughts exactly. These crystalline silicon automata...hm. I will call them Gemmiles, from the Latin words for "crystal" and "soldier". Because that is definitely what these things are..."