Display status of following species: "Tortodrone", "Trojan", "Lord Vanaduke", "Royal Jelly", "Sloom", "Sloombargo", "Snarbolax", and "Love Puppy".
Command? (MS paint adventure-type story)
However, assuming Sun Silver is an isotope of silver, it would take a lot of effort (add one proton to each atomic nucleus and then slice them into thirds) to get it to turn into Brimstone (which is pure sulfur). Speaking of that decay chain...
Preform spectragraphic analysis on BaneRock
Reply(Sprite): Darn you wake UP! {Stab} ....I guess it will take a little while...
Error: data not on this system. Data is on system(Creature Encyclopedia) which is currently down for maintenance.
Action forbidden by user($ŵ∆ям).
Reply(Glave): OH MY CRAP ANOTHER- oh wait it's you.
Reply(Sprite): Yes, it's me again. How many times have you blacked out by now?
Reply(Glave): About tw-
Reply(Sprite): Well I think you need to be more careful from now on.
Reply(Glave): Hey! What are you trying to say!?
Reply(Sprite): Well...I.....I'm not going to waste any more of the sun shard on you! So you better stop letting yourself get half killed by things!
Reply(Glave): Well gee! You don't have to shout-
Reply(Sprite): SURE I DO! These things are really really rare. I found this one wedged between a seem in the clockworks. I pulled it out after finding you, knowing that you weren't something that would kill me, but I never expected you to drain so much from it! Look! It's already lost a little of it's glow!
Reply(Glave): Um...
Reply(Sprite): It certainly would help if your tank wasn't leached! Than it wouldn't wear this out so fast. The void of your tank sucks it up, which is transferred to the Bane Rock. I can tell that is what is happening.
Reply(Glave): .......ah......so that's what has happened to it.....I.....am sorry about that......
Command/Reply?
Reply:
The sprite brings up an intriguing point. Have you thought of any ways to patch your Mist Tank up so that it no longer leaks energy? Do you maybe have any minerals from your traveling through the Clockworks to where you are now that could be of use to you or the Sprite?
Command:
Analyze all previous ruptures of Mist Tanks in servers; display solutions given, if any.
R: Here's our chance for the sprite to state his name, and thus... what are ye going to do with the leaked mist tank? Since the sprite mentioned that the void of the tank is transferred to the Bane Rock... what now?
C: /anaylze unknown_lumber_hostile
If index is still offline, speed up maintenance, then show status of asked creatures.
Reply(Glave): Oh, um...I dropped all of them...the load became too heavy, and I rely on my speed.
Reply(Sprite): Who are you talking to?
Reply(Glave): There are some people I'm talking to who are on the surface. Also, um, do you know how to fix a mist tank?
Reply(Sprite): Yes and no. I can seal it up, but that would make things worse. You see, it isn't just ruptured, it is leached. There is a bit of the swarm in side of it. Every time is manages to collect a little energy, that bit of swarm either grows on it or sends it to the Bane Rock. Sealing it would allow it to collect more energy faster.
Reply(Glave): What? If that's the case, should I throw the tank away? Can you- wait a second, I think we should keep moving. We don't want them to find us.... Can you rid of the bit of swarm in the tank?
Reply(Sprite): I can't clear swarm like some people I know. I would destroy the tank, rather than just leave it somewhere. Although I doubt you have the means to destroy it.
Reply(Glave): Well, I would get rid of it if I could, I'm not quite sure how to remove it. It's fused to my suit.
Reply(Sprite): Turn it off?
Reply(Glave): Let me see...
No such record of mist tank ruptures.
Reply(Glave): Oh, also.. I forgot to introduce myself. I am Glave, the recon of the Beta Squad.
Reply(Sprite): {Laughs} I forgot the same! My name is Durod. I was one of the ten sent to stop Vanaduke's fires from spreading into our land.
Reply(Glave): Ten? I only counted nine when we passed through Fire Storm.
Reply(Durod): Well, I'm happy there are no less. I was cornered by several trojans. I jumped because I had fancied having a swift death rather than a slow, painful death to a shadowy sword.
Reply(Glave): How did you get here then?
Reply(Durod): That is exactly what I would like to know. I passed out as a fell. I wake up and I'm in this place. I don't know how long I've been down here, although I've been wandering around for about a day or two. Then I came across you.
The scheduled maintenance will finish in the said time. (Approx. a year from now) Please be patient. This cannot be sped up.
Reply(Glave): Hm, oh! Did you happen to ever see anybody like me before you fell?
Reply(Durod): Hmmm.......yes I did. They-
Reply(Glave): Was there four? Did they call themselves the Alpha Squad? Do you know where they went?
Reply(Durod): Slow down! Yes, yes, and no. They helped us ward of Vanaduke, but they couldn't kill him. They had to keep moving. They said something about the core, but that's all I heard.
Reply(Glave): Oh......my squad's mission was to find them, and either get them back to the surface or avenge them. We never found any of them...
Reply(Durod): I see. Also, I should let you know that there are some shadows around the next corner.
Reply(Glave): What? How can you tell?
Reply(Durod): I'm a sprite. I can feel shadow energy, and have learned it is never a friendly thing. Can't tell exactly what the source is, but I can detect how strong it is.
Reply(Glave): Ok. Um, guys, we will have to be silent for a bit. Hang on...
Command/Reply?
Reply:
Ok, Glave. Let us know when you're out. Knowing this Sprite's name and history should help us out a lot in terms of figuring where you are and how to either get you out of there, or to the Core to help you on your mission. We'll keep devising ways to cleanse your Mist Tank.
Command:
List all known Swarm weaknesses, if any; display known mist tank schematics.
*I already know the answer to the first, and am curious to see yours for the latter. Just consider me putting in a bit of roleplay myself. ^_^*
Complete maintenance and then show the status of the following species: "Tortodrone", "Trojan", "Lord Vanaduke", "Royal Jelly", "Sloom", "Sloombargo", "Snarbolax", and "Love Puppy".
Future-Storm...if you ask that again you'll become the Past-Storm. That might be described later, but not now. Oh, and Failcon, is that for the system or for Glave? It's emphasized, but it is also bold.
Reply(Glave): {Whispering} Okay, hold on...Durp Rod, cloak.
Reply(Durod): {Whispering} It's Durod, and I can't cloak.
Reply(Glave): {Whispering} Right. Um, lemme think.
Swarm weakness list has been deleted by user($ŵ∆ям) for security reasons.
No such mist tank schematics. Displaying mist tank definition:
Mist Tanks are carried around by most Spiral Knights, acting as a battery for devices and as an emergency medical kit. They are highly advanced systems, complete with safety systems, an intake valve, a pressurizer, and several different output adapters. A newer version also has a CO2 scrubber, a water filter, an EED(Explosive Energy Discharger), and an E2A(Energy to Adrenalin) converter. They are often considered a necessity among explorers for their usefulness.
Not everything is known about how they are constructed. The tanks are cast in several layers of non-conductive substances. Then the inside of the tank is coated in a toxic liquid that prevents compressed energy from exploding. Various sensors are welded to the insides before capping each side with valves. A display is added to the tank, and then rigorous testing is done to ensure the safety valves work as they should.
Reply(Glave): {Whispering} Hmm, I think we should go a different way. I really want to avoid fighting.
Command/Reply?
Responding to Glave. I think you should head left.
Glave, I dare you to jump out from behind the rock and yell "Nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah! *clears throught* Kidding. Can you cloak the both of you and sneak away? Or is the cloak only large enough for one person?
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Glave, try activating the EED in your mist tank to remove the swarm from it.
Reply:
I hate to say this, Glave, but you might need to fight a bit if you want to get where you are going. Obviously, the Swarm "wants" you to go back to surface, according to Stiletto, who I think we can agree was indeed trying to help. It's going to lead you exactly where it wants you, so you might need to do some unexpected things.
Also, do you know if Durod has seen Stiletto? Maybe you could find him and work together with him.
Reply(Glave): Um, left? Ok, why not? Wait, a rock? I'm not close to any rock, I'm not inside the rock. That rock is in it's own chamber. I'm in completely different area and, as a matter of fact, I am trying to get away from that said rock. Oh, yes, the cloak only works on me. The suit is specially designed to be able to cloak.
Error: All related files are restricted.
Reply(Glave): EED? What is that? Woah woah woah. What if that was a fake Stilleto, and they want me to think that they are trying to get me to the surface so I'll try to fight them instead of getting to the surface. Sure, I'll.... you know, you are darn right about that! Okay, I guess I'll try. I just don't know how many more times this sword will handle stabbing the floor.
Reply(Durod): Where are you going? I thought we didn't want to encounter such a fight.
Reply(Glave): Well, one guy on the other end has a good idea. By the way, have you seen any other knights down here?
Reply(Durod): I saw a few, but they were all corrupted.
Reply(Glave): Oh....oh! I just had an idea! Are you related in anyway to a...um...devilite?
Reply(Durod): What are you trying to say?
Reply(Glave): Well, I just mean, are you a good throw like they are?
Reply(Durod): No, I am not at all. Somehow writing out hundreds of forums has helped them throw better, I think.
Reply(Glave): Oh...well then I'll just scrap that idea. {Sighs} Ok, I think you'll have to stand back. I need you to keep out of the fight.
Reply(Durod): Well, just a second. I think I have some string somewhere...here we go. Take this. You know that the swarm are mostly void, so they don't like energy all to much.
Reply(Glave): It's so...so small. Well, thanks anyway. Now for my favorite part of being a recon: the sneaking up part. I hope that these things don't have infrared vision cause then {Shudders} I'm screwed.
Command/Reply?
Reply:
If they had infrared vision, though, wouldn't they have already seen you? It only emphasizes the reason that you should attack them - they either would see you, but be surprised, or not see you and still be surprised. *smiles, but then recovers*
Also, are you able to identify the string that Durod gave you? We might be able to analyze it further with the database in this terminal.
Reply:
Oh yes! I almost forgot...good luck, Glave. You've got our support from above.
R: Stay focused there, hopefully there's a path of light to guide both of ye out.
Don't give into the swarm. I braved it before, and I know you can. Also, it helps if you have a gun, since you can attack it from afar.
Reply:
Glave...we're not hearing anything from your end. Everything alright?
Note OOC: I understand if the thread gets a bit pushed back and unreplied to due to circumstances. I'm just giving it a little nudge to give you more to look forward to, EternTerm. ^_^
A voice comes from somewhere...
I am sorry. I have not had the time as of late, and earlier today I had my forum posting ability suspended for reasons I do not know. I will keep the terminal going in a minute.
Reply(Glave): It's not just a string. He tied a little sun stone piece on to it.
Error: Cannot delete project-log3.swp: file is read only.
Reply(Glave): Will do...oh yes I do have a Nova Driver. Hmm, I could try it... {Gunfire} {Sound Unknown} {Thud} Oof! {Gunfire}
Command/Reply?
Reply(Glave): Yes I'm {Gunfire} fine! {Sound unknown} {Gunfire} {Sound unknown} {The last 2 sounds are repeated many times} {Sound unknown} Well....that takes a lot out of you...the sun stone? I don't know. I was hoping it would keep them away, but I guess not. {Sound unknown} HOLY CRA-{Gunfire} {Sound unknown} My gosh! These things can make you jump! Gah....
Reply(Durod): Why did you run off so fast!?
Reply(Glave): Woah! Don't do that!
Reply(Durod): Okay, whatever. You are supposed to put the shard I gave you in your gun's auxiliary power slot if it has one. It would drain it too much to have it in there all the time so I made it into a necklace.
Reply(Glave): Well gee, thanks for telling me AFTER I could have-
Reply(Durod): Quite! Don't you hear it?
Reply(Glave): Hear what?
Reply(Durod): Oh goody! Is it really the place? And here of all places? Oh joy! Oh goody goody goody!
Reply(Glave): What's wrong with you? Hey! Get back here! {Sighs} Now who is running off?
System notice: drone(1a) has not been responding with proper feedback. Attempting to re-establish a connection...
Command/Reply?
Connection re-established. Opening up channel.
Reply(Glave): {Censored} Get back here you!
Command/Reply?
R: Where's Durod going? What sort of joy he's been attracted into?
Reply(Glave): I can't tell! Darn you! Back here alre...already....AH I'M RUNNING NOW! {Boom} GET THE {Censored} AWAY FROM ME!
Command/Reply?
Oh no! Not the swarm! I think I can see a button up ahead to lock the doors so it can't reach you. Hit that on your way out to Durod!
Reply(Glave): What door! {Boom} {Boom} How can you {Boom} see? I just went around this corner and {Boom} I saw all these knights! They all had {Boom} bombs on their heads! {Boom} My gosh this is gross! {Boom} They're trying to kill me {Boom} by blowing up their heads! {Boom} Ewww... Hey! Up there! {Boom} Oops, wait...not up there... {Boom}
Command/Reply?
Umm, I don't get why he doesn't...
Glave, you are a recon!
Reply(Glave): YES THAT'S {Boom} VERY OBVIOUS! {Boom} Oooh...I get it.....{Boom} {Boom} {Boom} My gosh, all these explosions make it easy to forget your training. {Boom} Well, I think Durp was this way...woops...ah! {Boom} Bad place to {Boom} have your recon shield's {Boom} energy running out, no? {Boom}
Command/Reply?
OOC: Haven't been here due to "forum maintinence". Good to see that this has perked up! :)
Reply:
Sounds like you might be dealing with Bomberhead Knights, most likely Swarm corrupted (since it seems that everything but you and Durod happens to be). Up here in Haven, we simply use those bombs in training tournaments in this place called the "Blast Network". Knights who compete there have the opportunity to recieve these bombs as outer helmet trophies...it looks like you maybe found the knights that we obtain these from for use. *shudders*
Also, if you were swarmed (mind my word choice ^_^) by these knights, wouldn't Durod have been too? Or did he manage to make it past before they arrived? He gave you that Sun Shard - maybe you can use it to at least amplify your gun power, disable the knights before they can explode?
Reply(Glave): Darn it! Why am I so forgetful lately? {Boom} {Gunfire} {Boom} Oops {Boom} Ack! Outa the way! {Boom} I noticed something strange- {Boom} -about all this. More than {Boom} half the time I'm either being attacked or {Boom} chased. Hey, have {Boom} {Gunfire} back away already! Have you {Boom} you guys ever tried hacking into se- {Boom} into any security cameras? {Boom} I'm starting to see some here and there. {Boom} {Gunfire} {Boom}
Command/Reply?
Reply:
Don't think we thought to check. Give us a moment...
Command:
Identify any video sources in Glave's location; if any, provide live video feed in a side window.
This space is reserved. I will get the images up soon. (Relatively soon, anyway.)
Glave, When I was a swarm researcher, I set up a camp on the same level. I've hacked into one of the cameras, and it's just up ahead. I researched the swarm there until those bomberhead knights started appearing. Then I ran. But now I'm in a very sticky situation. When you enter there, LOCK THE DOOR. That way, you can be safe from them.
Cobalt-Star gets up and dabbles in a notebook, then returns to the computer.
Apparently, some ice cube thought I was of knight royalty and got a impostocube to hold me ransom! Now I'm stuck in this wreck of the Royal Jelly Palace that's damaged and frozen over, and I don't see any remnant of the Royal Jelly's presence. If you can get out of there, try and liberate me.
Reply(Glave): Liar! {Bang} I see no door! I just see a bend in the path. And {Boom} around that bend there is a-well what do you know, there is a door! {Bang} Alright. Either they are stupid and won't find me or I'm about to get blown up. Oh crap I think they are coming. {Whispering}Oh snap they are coming and I can't lock the door. Oh ****! Hm? What's this? Oh, what luck. I happen to be hiding in a closet filled with bombhead masks. Let's see...this one should do nicely. Oh snap...{Snoring}
Reply(???): {Sizzling} {Muffled speech} CANNOT DETERMINE SPEECH. {Slam}
Reply(Glave): Ok, I think they're gone. This thing is a little tight. Maybe I should try another one...it might fit me better...hm? Why isn't it coming off? Erp...drat just get off. This thing is tighter than I thought. Err....what's that smell? Something...something is burning. Shoot, I can't get the door to open! I think they locked it from the outside! Darn I can't get this thing off! You said that these things are on the surface. How do you get them off! I can't {Grunt} get the thing off!
Searching for working camera...
Command/Reply?
Reply:
They usually come right off...perhaps there is some sort of mechanism that is on the sides that keeps it attached? But, at the same time, those masks may have been tampered with - due to Swarm and all.
There should also be a string of yarn of sorts on the top of your mask. Perhaps if you can take it out, you will have some more room in the mask to breathe and perhaps get out? It also may be the source of that burning you are hearing/smelling. *grimaces*
They must have been infected with a swarm seal. Whatever you do, do not go back. There's bombheads to the south, probably an elevator to the north to the frozen palace, not sure about that one, an- What did you say? The camp didn't exist? Oh, they cleared it off. Stupid bombheads...
Anyway, just try and find the elevator for the frozen palace and GET ME OUT OF HERE! SHE just had to get a royal ice mini to hit me. I have hate against her and I wanna get back at her. But she used some sort of glue that can only be removed with a shadow weapon. I don't have one so I'm stuck. Just find the lift and let me out. I'm tired of being assaulted by ice minis and I want out. If I can get this terminal to generate me an Acheron I can steal this computer and get away with escaping. I only was able to get to the notebook before she knew what I was doing and got the glue. Luckily the notebook is now located on the computer desk, but I just wanna GET OUT OF HERE!
Command: Generate Weapon Acheron for user Cobalt-Star. User is located in Depth ???, Royal Jelly Palace, Battle Royale. Receiver is active.
Reply(Glave): Lemme check...ouch that's hot! Hmm, question: is this a good time to panic? Well, I'm just going to assume that's a yes because...um...GET THIS THING OFF! {Bang} Ow ow ow...in case you were wondering, that was my head. I don't think smashing a bomb is a good idea. Darn, I can't see! This closet is so dark! Um...wait...does this thing even have eye-holes? Um...oh! There we go. Oh dear....I hope that fuse isn't a short one...wow...so many bomb masks...darn it! I need some water or something! This fuse doesn't want to go out! Although...I would much rather NOT be in here. It's so cramped...let's see...ah...I see obviously old door...and an obviously old {Bang} door that is now on the floor. Gee...you'd think they could at least try making their doors sword-proof.
Reply(Durod): Oh joy! This way! I must go this way! Oh joy!
Reply(Glave): HEY! Where did you come from? Not again! Stop running! What is that 'joy' you've been chasing all this time?
Excuse me, Cobalt-Star, what are you trying to do?
Command/Reply?
Reply:
Perhaps Durod is having some sort of Swarm-hallicination. I think the best I could suggest would be to continue following him.
Also, we tried patching into the security cameras...the terminal appears to be having some difficulty, so that won't be up until it can manage to identify the necessary commands for connection.
The one thing I can say, though, is that the fuse on your helmet should continue to burn until watered out - it shouldn't even really "burn" per se, but obviously different rules apply to you down there than they do up here. Our helmets up in Haven stay lit for indefinite amounts of time, so I'm guessing that they have some type of individual energy storage to keep them running.
I am attempting to obtain an Acheron so I can break myself free from the ruins of the royal jelly palace. Lemme try and reword that.
Command: Send Weapon "Acheron" to user "Cobalt-Star." receiver is activated and located on Depth ???, Royal Jelly Palace, Battle Royale.
@Cobalt-Star: SOMEONE hasn't realized that there's a thin line between gently nudging the story in whatever direction and TRYING TO SPAWN A STORY ARC THAT IS IN NO WAY LINKED TO THE MAIN TIMELINE HOW DO YOU EVEN EXPECT TO GET AN ACHERON FROM A GUY WHO WAS STUCK IN THE CORE OF THE PLANET FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG WITH A GODDAMNED MENTALLY DEFECTIVE SPRITE WHAT THE BLOODY WANKING HELL YOU IMBECILE
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW HUGO CHAVEZ
CAPICHE?
Indeed, Cobalt, would you please try to stay more on topic? If you want your story about being trapped in the Ice Queens palace, you should write your own fanfic.
Heh, thank you for getting that point for me. Cobalt, if you wish, you can create your own fanfic in your own thread. Invading isn't nice. If you will keep posting things such as this, you will no longer receive responses from me, and I'll just simply ignore you. If you have something you VERY BADLY want to contribute, mail me in the game with your ideas. Chances are, though, I'm going to turn you down unless I like it a whole lot. OF COURSE THIS MEANS DON'T SPAM ME PLEASE! Do so and my ignore finger will get itchy.
Reply(Glave): Maybe your right. He's been ignoring me for a while now. Dang he is fast! Security cameras would help. I really can't see around these corners or anything. It's okay if it doesn't work. Oh, I forgot to mention these are hallways, and not just paths akin to catwalks. I hope the mask isn't burning for real, like you-
Reply(Durod): Oh, it's burning for real alright! You get mad and it'll burn faster.
Reply(Glave): Huh? When did you snap out of your happy trance?
Reply(Durod): Happy trance? I'm only stopping to get my breath.
Reply(Glave): Your breath? You don't seem out of breath.
Reply(Durod): You kidding me? I've been running on legs that are shorter than my face! Oh! I must not keep her waiting another second!
Reply(Glave): Huh? Hey! Not again! Who is 'her'? Why do you like ignoring me when you are running to 'her'? WHEN WILL YOU STOP IGNORING ME!? Um, guys, what does a sprite like to...um...to eat? Well, darn I probably don't have any of what he would eat. Why am I asking such a stupid questions? How many questions have I asked already?
The computer's printer sputters to life again...
I see there are some unanswered questions...if I died how am I talking to you? You see, I have died once...and I'm still speaking to you. My name may be found in the wires I am speaking to you through, yet you'll find it when? Certainly not after that happens, oh no. You better hurry, if you are to ever figure out who I am. Get to it! ~~¾ξ⬱℘∧◊
Reply(Glave): {Gasp} My gosh! Legs shorter than his face...he still runs fast all the same! {Bang} Oh no...not more- KRIS I DON'T WANT TO GET MAULED BY YOU GO AWAY! {Bang} {Smash}
Reply(Glave): {Panting} Ok...I'm so...happy...he can't see...me when...I'm cloaking...I guess I can't be chasing sprites for now. Um...what's the best way to get away...
Command/Reply?
Reply:
Hm...well, I can't tell you where to go, simply because the cameras are off-line it seems, or blocked off so that the terminal is unable to get access to them.
However, let's see if we can pick up on what Durod said just a moment ago..."You'll get mad, and it'll burn faster." Sounds like you might want to keep a cool head (no pun intended) until you can find some sort of source of water that can stop the fire. Due to this, it sounds like the helmet is related to some sort of leech, feeding off of your anger...this explains why those bombhead knights may resemble what's going on with you so well - perhaps they were all once knights, taken captive by this strange, organic helmet.
But enough talk about that. We've got some work to do on this side in terms of research, and you need to find a place of sanctuary. At least the good news is that we know that whatever Durod is following is female...perhaps the Sprite Mother? I vaguely remember a context somewhere in the archives...
Command:
If possible, identify all connections made to printer made within the past 5-forum-post-length-of-time. Also, attempt to retrieve map of Glave's area through any known schematics and define "Spirit Mother" as stated in the archives.
Reply:
Glave, are you alright? What did the Sprite mean by "shadow"? Has the infection grown further?..."Augh! I feel so helpless!!"
*sound of desk hitting the wall in anger, then sounds of scratching to put it back into place*
"*sigh*" Are you able to access the Sun Shard, Glave? Can you use it to keep these monsters at bay?