angelic -- that's what I love about science fiction, there can be :D as long as we're talking about fully working automatons, who crashed from the sky in a giant flying ship onto a giant mechanical world filled with living jelly, skeletons, robots, ghosts, and all sorts of crazy, I'm looking past the periodic table -- PLEASE don't take this in a harsh light, I'm not saying this meanly or angrily, more in jest.
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Doctor D-------- was apprehended today while performing an unofficial test upon the object taken from the pod at approximately 0200 by site security. His hastily scribbled notes were found next to the device, and reads as follows:

box appears to be dimensions 1' x1' with a control panel on one side. Language is unknown, although the buttons appear to be a fairly simple design. a single lever on the far left of the panel, slider below it, a pad of 3x3 buttons -- first guess appears to be a keypad. Pulling of the lever has no visible effect, however a small click can be heard from within the machine. Pulling the lever to its starting position appears to produce the same effect. The slider appears to open two small grates on the side and top of the device. These grates have several metal bars across them, and a human hand definitely cannot fit between them. pulling the slider back to its original position closes both of these grates. Tapping any of the buttons in any five-digit combination sounds a high-pitched buzz, I assume signaling an incorrect code. I have thus attempted this five ti

It was at this time that the security apprehended Dr. D-------- after hearing the buzzing noise mentioned in his notes. The room the device was housed in was put into lock-down while the device is observed through a blast window to observe any and all adverse effects. This procedure will be in effect for the next twenty-four hours until it can be confirmed that the repeated attempts to 'activate' the device have not and will not produce any adverse effects.

Dr. D-------- is in lock-down for the time being and his actions are under review by a board from the site directors.

Doctor D-------- has been working nonstop on the beta-2 gas sample, last night he almost got one of the new guys to breath some of it in. an on-hand officer stopped him, of course, but he wasn't forcing the experiment in the first place. It's worth noting that he has almost defined the gas as harmless, and identified some key aspects of the gas. this morning one of the scientists recorders dropped near the gas, he was about to pick it up when he noticed the gas in containment began to move towards the device. Doctor D-------- was called over, and it was observed that the gas moved toward the electronic device. This effect was replicated with: 1 phone, 2 recorders, 1 lab camera, and 1 mp3 player of indeterminate brand. This has been shown to only happen at close proximity, and it was noted by doctor D-------- that all of these devices were never fully charged. Charging these devices resulted in no response from the gas. Doctor D-------- approached doctor Albus and myself soon after this discovery to share his findings. He wants to use the gas on subject Alpha. He believes that his original hypothesis was correct, but not how he imagined it. it was indeed a device to aid subject Alpha in travel, but knowing that Alpha does not appear organic -- its his power-source. I told him to go to site administrators with his claim and request, and he got agitated and rushed off. I assume that he has been spending the rest of the day in the appeal process.

The team working with subject Alpha got through the armor, early this morning, around 0500. The saws the team were using wasn't having as much an effect on the armor, scratches were visible, but no progress was made. The whole team recognized that subject Alpha could be possibly damaged if the saws did indeed cut through, so after the last saw broke, the attempts were suspended. Doctor M------- noticed in one of the scans that what at first just seemed to be creases or cuts in the armor may actually be a similar vein system as that found inside of the subject alpha scan. if this is true, it could be that that alpha and its armor share a similar power. Perhaps Doctor D-------- was correct. We haven't been getting anything out of any of the tests we've been pursuing -- my team OR his. perhaps we should try bringing some of these objects together, it could potentially be a major jump in our research.

it took almost a days worth of debate with administrators to get a green light for D-------- and I's experiment. Even now they're making us take the highest precautions. Both the beta-2 gas sample and subject Alpha have been placed in high security testing chamber ----, with ---------- standing by in case of test failure -- whatever that might entail. at 0600, the beta-2 gas in containment within close proximity with subject alpha, causing the gas to move to the side of it's containment, affirming the belief that the armor, and perhaps subject alpha itself, are indeed electronic, or at least, mechanized in design.

using suction, roughly 1L of the gas was extracted, and then released around the armor. After hanging in the air for approximately 2 seconds before rapidly descending into several crevices in the armor. There was no large response, and no physical change in the armor, or subject Alpha. At 0630, most personnel left the chamber, with ---------- watching over subject alpha in-case the beta-2 gas effected the gas overtime. At 0800, after personnel had left the chamber, Doctor -------- and myself were called back, as subject alpha appeared to be reacting to the gas. The following is an in-depth log of the experience.

0801-00: Doctor -------- and myself arrive in testing chamber ----
0801-30: ---------- released from duty, left on perimeter of chamber for security purposes
0802-00: extremities of subject alpha observed twitching or otherwise moving very slightly
0802-40: low humming heard by Doctor --------
0803-00: Doctor D--------'s claim is confirmed by on-site ---------- and myself.
0804-00: low-powered light red/orange lights appear on or inside of the outer armor of subject alpha
0810-00:low humming increases to louder whirring sound, identified as coming from the torso area of subject alpha
0812-00: supporting researchers called in to observe claims
0813-00: Doctor Wu claims to have heard a hiss coming from subject alpha's armor
0813-10: Doctor Wu's claim is confirmed by two fellow researchers and myself.
0813-50: vote is called as to whether observation should continue, or direct action should begin
0815-00: vote ends, in favor of action 8-2. Professor Kurosaka and doctor D-------- being in favor of continued observation
0817-00: Doctor Wu identifies the hissing as release of the large clamps identified in earlier examination of subject Alpha
0819-00: I observe the absence of any noise resonating from the torso of subject alpha
0819-20: my claim is confirmed by on-site staff
0819-40: vote is called to take action to remove the apparently armor of the apparently active subject Alpha
0820-10: vote concludes, 9-1 in favor of action to remove the armor, Professor Kurosaka dissenting
0820-30: lights seen on subject Alpha observed flickering
0820-50: on-site ---------- begins attempts to remove subject Alpha's armor
0821-10: Subject Alpha's armor begins to move away
0823-00: Subject Alpha's armor is fully removed
0823-05: Doctor D-------- observes red fumes billowed from armor seconds after its removal, claims these fumes were almost invisible, and dissipated quickly
0823-20: 5 supporting staff confirmed Doctor D--------'s claim
0824-30: staff evacuated from testing chamber ----, Doctor D-------- and myself re-enter with full hazmat gear.
0825-00: evaluation of subject Alpha reveals no signs of life; extremities unmoving, no rising or falling chest, or sounds or lights seen or heard.
0830-00: with the help of ---------- also in hazmat, armor from subject Alpha is removed from testing chamber ---- and placed inside a lock-down chamber
0833-00: with the help of ----------, subject Alpha is removed from testing chamber ---- and moved to a secured lock-down chamber.

After this experiment, the armor has been labeled as Alpha-2.

It was later requested by professor Kurosaka that the lock-down chamber containing Subject Alpha be given basic furnishings based on the apparent signs of life momentarily given during the experimentation. this request is under review

At 0800 professor Kurosaka's request for furnishings in subject Alpha's lock-down chamber have been denied unanimously by site administrators. They have deemed that the movement seen in the experiment was a response from joints within the armor itself, caused by the sudden addition of power to the suit after a sustained period of inactivity.

at 0830 Doctor M-------- approached D--------. the whole of this discussion, I've already been told. cannot be released.
at 0930, both Doctors approached site administrators requesting a lift of D--------'s parole, as well as less restricted access when testing object Beta. I've been told that this appeal is also currently listed as classified. which leads to me waiting in line at -------------- to speak with administrators myself.

Due to ---------- restricting access to object beta, the remains of the beta-2 gas sample, and to subject alpha itself. No work is possible at the given time. Any unnecessary staff have been sent home for the day, only the administrators, and head researchers have stayed behind.

The following is an excerpt from the report given by Doctors M-------- and D-------- after further experimentation with object beta.

D--------'s hypothesis of a number-pad has been proven true. At the time of writing over 30 combinations have been entered into the pad. Every time 5-digits have been entered into the device, a tone that is the constant in duration and volume in all trials is emitted from the device. The effect of a "correct" entry-code is unknown at the time, although it is believed it may unlock the primary function of the device, at the time of this writing this is believed to be the creation and dispersion of beta-2 gas. On-site research staff have been told to record any combination they enter into a pad left with the device, as of now entering 'codes' has taken the form of a break activity. while on-duty, research staff have begun attempts to remove the panel -- the goal of this exercise is to perhaps circumvent the code, or to be able to connect one of the on-site code-breakers to allow quicker access to the device

My team has continued working with the alpha-2 armor. it appears to fit very similarly to that of medieval knights, with the exception of the clasps that were previously noted on examinations. Another interesting discovery occurred after Doctor Albus received results of scans done on the armor, without it's occupant. At symmetrical intervals on the armor pieces, there are large rectangular shapes. When we examined these areas on the armor, we could not find any bit of plating or welding that resembled these rectangles. I have already sent a researcher to contact both D--------'s team and site administrators asking for access to the beta-2 gas sample. If the gas can be used to fuel the armor, perhaps introducing it to the armor in it's currently inactive state will arouse a response similar to that observed in previous experimentation.

welp, hopefully I can start updating regularly again. with Job school and a computer crash wiping the stuff I had prewritten and ready, I decided that writing this had to be the thing on hold. but I'm back, so hopefully I can continue with this little adventure
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The complex has finally regained control of primary functions, with secondary systems being repaired as of this writing. Documentation of the attacks against this site are still under full lock-down, I cannot promise any of them will be released. The only documentation green-lighted at this time is of the new organism held at the site. The following is a documentation of the appearance, behaviors, and any other recorded information regarding it.

The organism that has assaulted this facility from the date of --/--/---- to --/--/---- has been designated as theta, to be held in secured lock-down for study. On the event of a breach. protocol Theta is to be fully undertaken, and the organism is to be terminated. It is unknown what relation Theta has to Alpha, besides the growth of theta on Alpha's pod. Theta appears to be made of a highly acidic semi-liquid substance, a comparison to jellyfish comes to mind upon viewing it. As acknowledged by security personnel and ----------, firearms discharged into this liquid body appear to have little affect on the creature, save for a core mass near the middle of theta. This core appears to be the brain of theta, shots fired at it eliciting a physical response of pain through a series of frantic undulations. The creature is completely hostile to all personnel who approach it, lashing out with a portion of its body formed into a tentacle like appendage. It has been remarked that any sort of object thrown into the creature will eventually dissolve due to it's acidic nature, over time increasing the mass of the creature itself.

Both Professor Kurosaka and Doctor M-------- have sustained injuries during the attacks, and have been in the critical ward of the site's ER for the last several days. Numerous other personnel sustained critical or fatal injuries in the attacks, and research efforts have been highly slowed by the lack of living or able staff. Damage sustained to alpha's pod has caused administrators to cease staff investigations of it, to stop any further damage from being sustained.

Professor Kurosaka passed away from his wounds at 0340 today. The remains have been cremated, and have been received by his closest relatives. In line with site regulations, a last request was received by Professor Kurosaka, however the site administrators are having trouble following through with this request. On most cases of a staff's termination, the final request is to be carried through as soon as possible. The discussion with professor Kurosaka was recorded for purpose of the archives.

Kurosaka: I am sure that, given the prior incidents with the theta, I know that I am lost. As I alerted medical staffing, cores have begun to grow from the wounds, so it is predicted I have several hours left before complete mutation. -deep heaving coughs can be heard- Formal logs do not show it, but the research staff are meeting dead end after dead end with research regarding subject Alpha and the related objects. It may come as a shock to administrators, but the research staff have tried dozens and dozens of other tests, all of which lead to nothing. If they ever checked the archives, they'd know its not just the stuff on their desk we do down here... -more coughing can be heard- tha... that's why. We need. to wake alpha. -more coughing- I am sure that it holds the key to so very... very much. I will leave it to my colleagues to convince you of this necessity. Since I'm dying soon, and I know how much you love you- -at this point, the heaving coughs are noticeable between every several words- your rules, so Im sure youve alrea- already sent out a story. So i feel no shame in saying that you are- all bureaucratic pieces of -a low bubbling can be heard from this point out- ... sounds like im almost done. Wake up alpha. soon.

Site administrators and staff have been in a heated debate all day about professor Kurosaka's request. Who knows how long it will be before a decision is reached, but nothing else will be done until this is decided. Most of the research staff have gone to the administrator's quarters to either sit-in on discussions, or to attempt to sway opinions. Anyone who is still working is making such slow progress that nothing can be recorded at this time.

screams were heard from alpha's chamber two nights ago. When security got there, apparently the thing had already flipped over everything it could find to form a barricade. From what the security staff could hear, it was just repeating "hull breach" "hostiles incoming" some basic military jargon. After a few hours they heard a few whirring noises. and Alpha finally stopped screaming. They finally got through the impromptu barricade and found the thing curled up in the corner shivering. Staff reported hollow noises coming from it -- its probably what equates to crying for it. I wonder if these human behaviors are the original programming set into the automaton, or if it's first contact with us in the operating theater affected its behavior. Anyway, the staff says that it

A: I saw what else you're keeping in lock-down. I would feel safer if I could have my armor back in my possession.
M-4: request denied at this time
A: you aren't allowed to do that. You can't simply take the issued gear of an officer of the spiral legion.
M-3: We owe nothing to you, and you owe very much to us, Subject Alpha.
A: I am not your subject, I am not an experiment. My name is Stroizz, and again, I want my armor back.
M-2: denied, you are to follow your designated tag while in this facility
A: There won't be any getting through to you will there... Where is my shuttle, anyway
M-4: you seem to be changing topics quite quickly subject alpha
A: yes, but I suspect you've seen the standard weaponry that is kept within the shuttle, and can't get it out. So how about a deal.
M-5: and this deal would be...
A: I get my armor, and I will release a weapon from that shuttle for you to 'study'.
M-4: you say one, what about the other two weapons within the pod
A: I don't see a reason to remove them. I'm sure they'll be useful eventually.
M-2: What would stop us from simply saying 'no'? what makes you think we would accept such terms
A: It isn't just my armor that you've got locked up. that slime in lockdown, that took down our whole ship. I don't think you captured that without major casualties to yourselves or whoever it is you send out to do your dirty work. and you kept that thing alive. You aren't the sort of people to pass up an opportunity for research.
M-5 began to laugh
M-5: it appears he knows us well. please, alpha, allow us time to consider your... proposition

a few hours ago they agreed to the terms. So now my team has been moved from the armor project to reverse engineering a sword -- we truly do marvelous work here. It also tossed in the ability for it to work on the ship in its spare time, i.e. whenever we aren't running tests on it. I don't trust him, it just feels like he's too compliant with all of this, any humanoid subjects in the past have at least tried escape by now. At least administrators were smart enough to keep guards on him while its at the pod.