010: Off to The Deeps

[Thumper]

How long until we reach Aki? And Walt will ask the autodock and Bilis how long the recover from the "procedure" should take.

[ateno]

"We won't grow apart," one of them said. "We sync memories every night so when we wake up, we are exactly the same person. Only one day of differences at a time."

I'm sure that is how the ancients started. Still not convinced."

Arkar

[terrymixon]

"We won't grow apart," one of them said. "We sync memories every night so when we wake up, we are exactly the same person. Only one day of differences at a time."

I'm sure that is how the ancients started. Still not convinced."

Arkar

"You're right in that we need to keep an eye on things, but we can't be paralyzed either," Bianca said. "I am aware of many humans that had two instances that suffered no issues over hundreds of years. I am unaware of any human that had only two instances having troubles. I would never have recommended the procedure for her if it were dangerous. The Ancients had issues, obviously. I submit that this procedure isn't likely to be part of the problem. We can't be terrified of everything, or we won't accomplish anything."

[terrymixon]

How long until we reach Aki? And Walt will ask the autodock and Bilis how long the recover from the "procedure" should take.

Call it three hours to enter orbit. Your recovery will be immediate. The procedure isn't an issue with the tech you have.

So, when you reach orbit, I'll need player actions. Have your characters do things and let's get this rolling.

[ateno]

"You're right in that we need to keep an eye on things, but we can't be paralyzed either," Bianca said. "I am aware of many humans that had two instances that suffered no issues over hundreds of years. I am unaware of any human that had only two instances having troubles. I would never have recommended the procedure for her if it were dangerous. The Ancients had issues, obviously. I submit that this procedure isn't likely to be part of the problem. We can't be terrified of everything, or we won't accomplish anything."

"So what was part of the problem? having 900 copies? In several dozen years, that might be ok with us. I want to provide and initiate a firewall before anything might happen. Anyone else understand?"

Arkar

[Thumper]

Walt, upon reaching orbit, will wait to execute his and Arker's plan until the diplomats do their thing and he knows what the result is. In the meantime, he'll shuttle over to the highport and try to find a game of dice or cards there. After all, that was where they last encountered a psion in Imp space.

"So what was part of the problem? having 900 copies? In several dozen years, that might be ok with us. I want to provide and initiate a firewall before anything might happen. Anyone else understand?"

I trust Bilis. She's done very well for us since we met her. She has a view of things as they were with the Ancients that we just don't have. Not that I'm interested in cloning myself, as I just don't see a reason, I think two instances should be our permanent limit. Can we agree on a hard stop at two?

[terrymixon]

"You're right in that we need to keep an eye on things, but we can't be paralyzed either," Bianca said. "I am aware of many humans that had two instances that suffered no issues over hundreds of years. I am unaware of any human that had only two instances having troubles. I would never have recommended the procedure for her if it were dangerous. The Ancients had issues, obviously. I submit that this procedure isn't likely to be part of the problem. We can't be terrified of everything, or we won't accomplish anything."

"So what was part of the problem? having 900 copies? In several dozen years, that might be ok with us. I want to provide and initiate a firewall before anything might happen. Anyone else understand?"

Arkar

“I’m unaware if anyone attempting anything like that. Humans ventured occasionally to as many as a dozen instances. That caused issues with memory integration, but the problem went away when the number of instances was reduced. A very few people had issues three, but it was considered safe. The fifty-fifty mark was five. You would have to make a judgement call for yourself, though. As Ancients, it may be less of an issue for you. I don’t know.”

[terrymixon]

Walt, upon reaching orbit, will wait to execute his and Arker's plan until the diplomats do their thing and he knows what the result is. In the meantime, he'll shuttle over to the highport and try to find a game of dice or cards there. After all, that was where they last encountered a psion in Imp space.

So noted. I’ll let the others kick that off.

"So what was part of the problem? having 900 copies? In several dozen years, that might be ok with us. I want to provide and initiate a firewall before anything might happen. Anyone else understand?"

I trust Bilis. She's done very well for us since we met her. She has a view of things as they were with the Ancients that we just don't have. Not that I'm interested in cloning myself, as I just don't see a reason, I think two instances should be our permanent limit. Can we agree on a hard stop at two?

Ciencia nodded. “I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t have an overriding need. Two is fine.”

The other NPCs nod their agreement.

[helvorn]

i thought I posted earlier. sorry.

"Um, I'm feeling uncomfortable, all the generating a potential spouse/FB from a computer program or cloning your yourself. ... It's all giggles and sex now, but there's a reason the ancients fell apart, and we are heading down that way. There is a huge potential for abuse and I think we need to be above board about whatever ah enhancements or copies we make, except for death of course. Hell princess what happens in 5 years, when the two of you grow apart, cause it will happen. I think a a group decision to decide if its approved. Cause I am starting to get freaked out."

Arkar

"We won't grow apart," one of them said. "We sync memories every night so when we wake up, we are exactly the same person. Only one day of differences at a time."

William nodded. "It's a startling and difficult concept to get your head around at first. I think I am going to do the same so that I can help Ciencia get the Marches organized. It is just as noble of a task as what we are doing right now. We have to have the right political and power structures to sustain the benefits that we are offering."

[joertexas]

"You're right in that we need to keep an eye on things, but we can't be paralyzed either," Bianca said. "I am aware of many humans that had two instances that suffered no issues over hundreds of years. I am unaware of any human that had only two instances having troubles. I would never have recommended the procedure for her if it were dangerous. The Ancients had issues, obviously. I submit that this procedure isn't likely to be part of the problem. We can't be terrified of everything, or we won't accomplish anything."

"So what was part of the problem? having 900 copies? In several dozen years, that might be ok with us. I want to provide and initiate a firewall before anything might happen. Anyone else understand?"

Arkar

"I agree," Jaelah puts in.

[joertexas]

William nodded. "It's a startling and difficult concept to get your head around at first. I think I am going to do the same so that I can help Ciencia get the Marches organized. It is just as noble of a task as what we are doing right now. We have to have the right political and power structures to sustain the benefits that we are offering."

"After hearing more about it, I submit that one copy each is more than enough. I will have to think long and hard about doing even that." Jaelah looks to Roscoe for his input.

[ateno]

Walt, upon reaching orbit, will wait to execute his and Arker's plan until the diplomats do their thing and he knows what the result is. In the meantime, he'll shuttle over to the highport and try to find a game of dice or cards there. After all, that was where they last encountered a psion in Imp space.

So noted. I’ll let the others kick that off.

Arkar will back him up, unless needed otherwise

Arkar

[terrymixon]

William nodded. "It's a startling and difficult concept to get your head around at first. I think I am going to do the same so that I can help Ciencia get the Marches organized. It is just as noble of a task as what we are doing right now. We have to have the right political and power structures to sustain the benefits that we are offering."

"After hearing more about it, I submit that one copy each is more than enough. I will have to think long and hard about doing even that." Jaelah looks to Roscoe for his input.

“I also agree, though my nature would likely allow significantly more leeway in instances and I could probably handle some very complex memory integration that others could not. I already have a version of me running the ship and my mobile version. We have been syncing memories and experiences since I came online and are a single being. I don’t see a need another unless Jaelah does so, though that would technically be three of me.”

[terrymixon]

Walt, upon reaching orbit, will wait to execute his and Arker's plan until the diplomats do their thing and he knows what the result is. In the meantime, he'll shuttle over to the highport and try to find a game of dice or cards there. After all, that was where they last encountered a psion in Imp space.

So noted. I’ll let the others kick that off.

Arkar will back him up, unless needed otherwise

Arkar

So noted.

Let’s see if I have a grasp on what the others are up to. William will be making the official appearance, and Garvin will be making a covert run at the count. What will Jaelah be doing?

[Tiglath]

Garvin will be making a covert run at the count. [/ooc]

Yes please and while playing the jaded noble with gladiatorial interests (might need to borrow Bona - and some dodgy "barbarian leather" wardrobe).

I've somehow missed a few email responses so the above is my intent in game while I fashion an IC response - but I won't hold things up any further!

[Tiglath]

Aster says nothing but the thoughtful look she’s giving Garvin speaks volumes.

Garvin chuckles as he "replies" "Oh no - that's not a caper I'm goin' on without some serious plannin'. I think Walt might 'ave the right idea. Metz can keep me conkers in a jar in 'is lab because otherwise you'll just whisper some utterly filthy proposal in me ear an' I'll come over all ruddy 'elpless - I know I will". Despite his mock protestations it seems he's not against the idea.

Switching his attention to Metz he replies "I suppose there 'as to be a first time for everythin' - but you're still not off the 'ook because it all 'appened on your watch an' in the "toy shop" you're in ruddy charge of!"

“I’ll be sure to mention that when, not if, Aster goes rogue.”

Garvin retorts "Well, Doc, if she does I'll be right by 'er side!" but his blue eyes are troubled. Metz discovers an apparently newfound ability to foresee that the near future is going to feature an uncomfortably private conversation involving a full and frank justification for his last diagnosis that may well involve some wear to his lapels and the very immediate and intense presence of a concerned Garvin.

I'm sure that is how the ancients started. Still not convinced."

He adds "I'm with Jaelah and Arkar. Straight away here we run slap bang into the unintended consequences of good intentions. I'm sure Bilis an' Metz are going to be all over their research into pre natal cloning and the effects of ansible re-coding on developing proto minds..." He gives the Ciencias a cheerfully reassuring* smile "... and so, with the very best medical support in the galaxy on 'and, everything's going to be fine. It's a very 'appy development for sure but, in fairness, not where we started when you decided to clone yourself".

(OOC:
* Persuasion:
Oooh, he's reassuring! And quite possibly even a little more charismatic than recent memory recalls...

* Telempathy:
He positively exudes soothing comfort and support...).

[joertexas]

Let’s see if I have a grasp on what the others are up to. William will be making the official appearance, and Garvin will be making a covert run at the count. What will Jaelah be doing?

Jaelah, with Roscoe's help, will try to hack into the count's online presence on every network in the system. The evidence probably won't stand up in court, but that's a secondary concern.

[terrymixon]

Let’s see if I have a grasp on what the others are up to. William will be making the official appearance, and Garvin will be making a covert run at the count. What will Jaelah be doing?

Jaelah, with Roscoe's help, will try to hack into the count's online presence on every network in the system. The evidence probably won't stand up in court, but that's a secondary concern.

So noted. Once Garvin and William declare actions, I’ll get this rolling.

[terrymixon]

William

Once the ships are in orbit around Aki, Ciencia--both instances--have already departed for Capital to brave the lion's den and tell her parents about what she'd been up to and that she was in a family way. Way in a family way.

That leaves him on the highport and ready to pursue whatever he needs to on the public front.

Over to you! What do you do?

[terrymixon]

Walt, Arkar, and Bona

The ship has arrived, and you are able to head over the highport. It's a bustling place and no one is paying you much mind.

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