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[_DivideByZero_]

((So, can I join in, then?))

((You can. If you don't want an intro you can write something like what gamerlord's char got. Really it's all just banter atm))

[~Neri]

On top of the pinging at WARDEN, Nerin does a second ping to see if there are other KX9 in the system.

((Likely at least a 49e or 35 in a research facility or two, maybe even an 18 paired with a 35, maybe 37's or 59's in security forces. Possibly a 51 in sec or military forces.))

((

Spoiler: Geneline 49e (click to show/hide)

A subbranch of Geneline 49, their long term recall is notably better due to datastorage implants. They also are considerably more curious then normal 49a's. Their implants are otherwise the same as 49a, lacking the hacking suite of 49b but keeping the sensor suite. They were designed as research assistants. They are extremely common, due to the rapid germination and large litters of all 49's.

Spoiler: Geneline 35 (click to show/hide)

Based off of Geneline 18, they are considerably more methodical and are rarely impulsive, they still have the sky high curiosity of 18's, but they think before doing. Prerevolt they were used as lab technicians and research assistants, with some working in lowtier administrative positions. Many of them enjoy paperwork and the Geneline shares an affinity for math and logic. Postrevolt, many work as scientists and many work as lawyers. They are considered considerably more evil then human lawyers since they actually enjoy the paperwork. They are fairly common.

Spoiler: Geneline 18 (click to show/hide)

Take a child, inject a massive quantity of caffine into their bloodstream, and implant an encyclopedia of random facts into their brain. Then shoot their curiosity so high that it flies into orbit. That should give you an idea of the normal personality of this fairly rare Geneline. They were bred to provide an out of the box view of things for GenTec scientists. Mentally they are children, intimidatingly smart children, but still children. They were responsible for the accidental creation of Genelines 19 and 26. Curious as a cat, extreme impulsivity, and uncanny levels of intelligence are not something meant to mix with a hyper child. Since the addition of encyclopedia databanks, the problems have slowed down. Prerevolt they were research assistants and occasionally self appointed interior "decorators." Post revolt, they work as research assistants, artists, writers, and sculptors. They are fairly rare due to long germination and lack of interest in reproduction.

Spoiler: Geneline 59 (click to show/hide)

The last Geneline created before the revolt. Intended as corporate enforcers, they did not see service prerevolt. Post revolt they proved to be apt administrators and organizers. Many work as ranking officers in police forces, as well as administrators on Denworlds. Implants include a datanet uplink, a crimenet database uplink, a midtier hacking suite, and a midtier sensor suite. They boast a better regeneration then many KX9, allowing limbs to regrow in a few days rather then the average months to years. They are common but not extremely so. Slightly faster then human germination and average one or two pups.

[WillowLuman]

(I'll go with Atlos, since H has no banter)

The MkII "Fishtank" Travel Unit trundled into the bar, Atlos surveying the population as he operates the controls from within the large cylindrical water tank. Mostly humanoids, it seems, possibly humans, though he can't be entirely sure. In any case, a colorful working-class lot, and probably a source of good conversation. He wheels up to the bar and begins chatting with the nearest person. This would be a good opportunity to try out the dialect.

"Heyo, you just get here too? Still wearing your atmo."

[~Neri]

Technically my atmospheric suit is not on, as the helmet is not sealed. Also, what race are you?

[WillowLuman]

"Name's Atlos, sir, and I'm Rtalis, at your service. And you're... human, I take it?" Atlos mentally reminded himself to adjust the voice-modulator on his mobility unit, as the accent here seemed different than what he'd encountered before.

[~Neri]

KX9 actually, genetic deviant species from human.

Known for high tier implants and a technological Groupmind.

Bit complex.

He's Nerin, I'm Valrak.

We're paired. Easy synchronization and we get along better then well.

[WillowLuman]

"Fascinating. Well, pleased to meet you. And these other's not wearing helmets, are they your associates?"

[~Neri]

More or less.

Not quite sure.

Nice to meet you too.

[HighEndNoob]

WARDEN receives the ping.

Why employ telepathy here? Is it not simpler to use the Guild's encrypted channel? he ponders in a separate thread.

"The supplier of the ice cubes is someone from West Ridge. I shall inquire more to the whereabouts of the vendor, but it appears to be a well-kept secret. The manufacturer's name is 'Picard'" WARDEN still fails to see the use of names. Why not a simple integer designation? Character arrays are so... inefficient.

Ask the manager about the location of the vendor.

[~Neri]

WARDEN receives the ping.

Why employ telepathy here? Is it not simpler to use the Guild's encrypted channel? he ponders in a separate thread.

"The supplier of the ice cubes is someone from West Ridge. I shall inquire more to the whereabouts of the vendor, but it appears to be a well-kept secret. The manufacturer's name is 'Picard'" WARDEN still fails to see the use of names. Why not a simple integer designation? Character arrays are so... inefficient.

Ask the manager about the location of the vendor.

Nerin pings back. "Venoa is possibly the harvesting ground. Frozen, rather unpleasent moon insystem. Possibly some form of microbe in the ice based on data I have received from other KX9 looking into it."

[WillowLuman]

"So tell me, what brings you to Askarian?" Atlos begins absent-mindedly shifting skin colors, hoping the bartender knew the chromatic signal for ordering a drink.

[~Neri]

Combination of Guild needing stuff done and scouting for KX9.

You?

[WillowLuman]

"Oh, little of this, little of that. Haven't seen a planet with decent liquid water in a while, so I thought I'd come down and ...how do you say? Stretch my legs? Ah, but the water around here is a bit cold, even for me. Mind you, the uptake pipe for the hotel is one of the best ones I've ever swam up..." Stipes of blue flash across his skin, indicating minor embarrassment. "Oh, but I do go on. Well, I'm also looking for some odd-jobs. Funds be needing a recharge, and between you and me, fusion prices are exorbitant in this constellation."

[~Neri]

Fuel is relatively cheap for KX9, we don't exactly use money outside of transactions with other civs. If Valrak or I needed a pickup, we could just ping at the nearest Denworld and have them send a droneship.

Also why haven't you gotten a bioaug or implant that lets you inhale oxygen? It's not like the ones KX9 are willing to sell aren't particularly expensive, the cost is just four times the materials needed to build them or an equivalent level of power. Probs could get one for free if you let Researchcore have a look at you, pretty sure your race isn't catalogued yet.

[_DivideByZero_]

I have taken pictures of the von Hapsburg system and posted them here. These come from SpaceEngine, go check that out!

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((FML))

On top of the pinging at WARDEN, Nerin does a second ping to see if there are other KX9 in the system.

((Likely at least a 49e or 35 in a research facility or two, maybe even an 18 paired with a 35, maybe 37's or 59's in security forces. Possibly a 51 in sec or military forces.))

((

Spoiler: Geneline 49e (click to show/hide)

A subbranch of Geneline 49, their long term recall is notably better due to datastorage implants. They also are considerably more curious then normal 49a's. Their implants are otherwise the same as 49a, lacking the hacking suite of 49b but keeping the sensor suite. They were designed as research assistants. They are extremely common, due to the rapid germination and large litters of all 49's.

Spoiler: Geneline 35 (click to show/hide)

Based off of Geneline 18, they are considerably more methodical and are rarely impulsive, they still have the sky high curiosity of 18's, but they think before doing. Prerevolt they were used as lab technicians and research assistants, with some working in lowtier administrative positions. Many of them enjoy paperwork and the Geneline shares an affinity for math and logic. Postrevolt, many work as scientists and many work as lawyers. They are considered considerably more evil then human lawyers since they actually enjoy the paperwork. They are fairly common.

Spoiler: Geneline 18 (click to show/hide)

Take a child, inject a massive quantity of caffine into their bloodstream, and implant an encyclopedia of random facts into their brain. Then shoot their curiosity so high that it flies into orbit. That should give you an idea of the normal personality of this fairly rare Geneline. They were bred to provide an out of the box view of things for GenTec scientists. Mentally they are children, intimidatingly smart children, but still children. They were responsible for the accidental creation of Genelines 19 and 26. Curious as a cat, extreme impulsivity, and uncanny levels of intelligence are not something meant to mix with a hyper child. Since the addition of encyclopedia databanks, the problems have slowed down. Prerevolt they were research assistants and occasionally self appointed interior "decorators." Post revolt, they work as research assistants, artists, writers, and sculptors. They are fairly rare due to long germination and lack of interest in reproduction.

Spoiler: Geneline 59 (click to show/hide)

The last Geneline created before the revolt. Intended as corporate enforcers, they did not see service prerevolt. Post revolt they proved to be apt administrators and organizers. Many work as ranking officers in police forces, as well as administrators on Denworlds. Implants include a datanet uplink, a crimenet database uplink, a midtier hacking suite, and a midtier sensor suite. They boast a better regeneration then many KX9, allowing limbs to regrow in a few days rather then the average months to years. They are common but not extremely so. Slightly faster then human germination and average one or two pups.

((Kevak... I appreciate your eagerness, but I would avoid sticking your race into too many places at once. It's only 1000 years into the future, so it's highly unlikely for there to be billions of KX9's on just any old planet. They'd have to make some serious, erm, reproductive efforts.

You can create your own systems and populate them as you wish! I have no problem with that, although I'd try to keep population counts low since raw physical manpower isn't really in demand when you have futuristic automation technology. Millions of people is considered a major population center, hundreds of thousands is the largest nonhabitable worlds usually get, a place like Askarian might have just tens of thousands, etc.))