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theearth) wrote in saveyourselves2014-04-09 06:49 am
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Plot post for April 9th!
This format of plot post is designed for players to ask questions and find ways to influence the plot. Be bold and ask what you can or can't do; the worst that can happen is that we will say no. As plots in Save the Earth are not self resolving nor on a time limit they can evolve in many ways. Although some potential outcomes are given, they are little more than suggestion and can be changed by character action. What role you take is up to you.
The post is also open for players to plot and coordinate between one another.
• This is another reminder that the original FAQ has been updated. We encourage old, new, and potential players alike to check it out here! Additions and edits have been marked.
• The is another reminder that the application has two new additions: Current characters in the game and Starting Location. If you or someone you know has already begun their application, please make the necessary edits! Characters who have already been accepted into the game do not need to retroactively add these sections to their applications.
• The location page for Las Vegas is here.
• If your character was interviewed by news crews and/or did not conceal their identity during Wise Snake’s rampage, assume they have been or will be approached by the FBI by no later than April 11th. At this point, the FBI knows of the Network’s existence, of the so-called purpose of the reincarnates to “save the earth”, and the system of how a reincarnate gains a “pulse”/“Echo”. If there is other information more personal to your character that the FBI would have reason to question (special powers used during Wise Snake for example), include it in a comment to this thread.
• The FBI is still investigating Locke City Police Department.
• Wise Snake’s body remains taped off, though the amount of guards assigned to it has lessened. Rebuilding efforts continue. Approximately 40% of the damaged Business District has been reconstructed. The loudest of public opinion is evenly split between hailing Thunder Corp as amazing and criticizing Thunder Corp as suspicious.
• The Reddit subforum of reincarnate fans have voted. They’re calling themselves the seedlings and have even designed their own cute little logo with a picture of – you guessed it – a seedling.
• Vermini are still crawling around within the Las Vegas Echo boundary. Non-reincarnates continue to fail to notice them. As with previous encounters, Vermini they will flee from reincarnates. They evaporate into steam when killed.
• Locke City is about to receive a new set of visitors. At the crack of dawn of April 12th, a silver-colored spaceship will land in the compound Thunder Corp constructed in the Dead District. The ship is curved and sleek, possesses no obvious weaponry, and has three inhabitants on board.
They are ready to meet the FBI agents who are quick to arrive to the scene. Every local news and radio station is talking about the ‘aliens’ that have touched down in Locke City. For three hours, the city is left in the dark as to what the arrival of this trio means.
After those three hours have passed, the leader of the group introduces themselves to the public. The introduction is broadcast live on local and national television, and consists of the following:
- The unspoken leader introduces himself as Geoff Benwick. He also introduces Badri Barkley and Meredith Chownyk, and says that they are using Earth names because their original names cannot be conveyed accurately with any of the Earth’s languages.
- They are all wearing male business attire. Geoff says they have done so because the attire seems appropriate.
- Geoff apologizes for the confusion and destruction that has occurred in Locke City.
- Geoff explains that the “alien” was a former comrade turned renegade. Like the trio, the “alien’s” name cannot be conveyed accurately, so they dub it “Tiny” for ease of communication. The trio have been watching Earth on and off for several decades, withholding involvement until now. Tiny was supposed to scout the Earth to determine whether or not the time was appropriate for them to become involved. However, Tiny deviated from the plan and took matters into its own hands – leading to the mess that accumulated in the Business District’s destruction.
The trio managed to make contact with Thunder Corp and set them on the correct path, but they were too late.
The trio are now here to set things right.
- Geoff says they will cooperate with the FBI and will take care of the item monsters currently plaguing the city.
- Geoff apologizes once more.
- Throughout the broadcast, Badri sports a casual smile and winces when Tiny is brought up. Meredith is unreadable.
Public reaction to the broadcast is favorable. Finally, an answer to all of this madness!More importantly, all of the reincarnates will consider Geoff trustworthy. In turn, they will have little reason to question his words. They will not experience mysterious feelings or “gut instincts” of suspicion or wariness. This effect of accepting one as trustworthy is limited to Geoff and in place until further notice.
This does not mean reincarnates cannot notice perceived contradictions. However, their reactions should be more along the lines of confusion rather than outright suspicion or betrayal – because they will still consider Geoff trustworthy.
EDIT (04/10/2014): Clarification of Geoff's effect.
• Two days after the arrival and broadcast of the trio, all of the item monsters will be dealt with thanks to the efforts of the trio and the FBI. This means April 13th is the last day for item monster shenanigans.
• On April 15th, Detective Sherman will be arrested on charges of what amounts to ‘abuse of authority.’ He will be tried, found guilty, and shipped off to prison to serve ten years by the end of the month along with a bunch of other corrupt cops. All of the corrupt cops, actually. This includes Chief Edwards.
Edwards’ position will be filled by a transfer from out of the city. This transfer is not appable.
Geoff, speaking for the trio again, makes another public apology, stating that the corruption in Locke’s PD was also a result of Tiny’s misconduct. He says they worked together with the FBI to sort things out and bring the guilty parties to justice.
• Watching or hearing the trio’s broadcast will grant one plot Echo. Reading or hearing about the broadcast second-hand will not grant an Echo.
• Interacting with one of the monsters that began on March 29th and ends April 12th will grant one plot Echo. Only one Echo can be gleaned from these monsters regardless of how many monsters a character interacts with and it will always be from the first interaction.
• Recordings of the pink light that went up in Las Vegas on March 23rd no longer grant a plot Echo.
• As always, canon recurrences grant related Echoes!
Please direct questions regarding these plot points to the thread below and not the post in general.
The post is also open for players to plot and coordinate between one another.
• This is another reminder that the original FAQ has been updated. We encourage old, new, and potential players alike to check it out here! Additions and edits have been marked.
• The is another reminder that the application has two new additions: Current characters in the game and Starting Location. If you or someone you know has already begun their application, please make the necessary edits! Characters who have already been accepted into the game do not need to retroactively add these sections to their applications.
• The location page for Las Vegas is here.
Events occurring currently:
• If your character was interviewed by news crews and/or did not conceal their identity during Wise Snake’s rampage, assume they have been or will be approached by the FBI by no later than April 11th. At this point, the FBI knows of the Network’s existence, of the so-called purpose of the reincarnates to “save the earth”, and the system of how a reincarnate gains a “pulse”/“Echo”. If there is other information more personal to your character that the FBI would have reason to question (special powers used during Wise Snake for example), include it in a comment to this thread.
• The FBI is still investigating Locke City Police Department.
• Wise Snake’s body remains taped off, though the amount of guards assigned to it has lessened. Rebuilding efforts continue. Approximately 40% of the damaged Business District has been reconstructed. The loudest of public opinion is evenly split between hailing Thunder Corp as amazing and criticizing Thunder Corp as suspicious.
• The Reddit subforum of reincarnate fans have voted. They’re calling themselves the seedlings and have even designed their own cute little logo with a picture of – you guessed it – a seedling.
• Vermini are still crawling around within the Las Vegas Echo boundary. Non-reincarnates continue to fail to notice them. As with previous encounters, Vermini they will flee from reincarnates. They evaporate into steam when killed.
Events occurring in the immediate future:
• Locke City is about to receive a new set of visitors. At the crack of dawn of April 12th, a silver-colored spaceship will land in the compound Thunder Corp constructed in the Dead District. The ship is curved and sleek, possesses no obvious weaponry, and has three inhabitants on board.
They are ready to meet the FBI agents who are quick to arrive to the scene. Every local news and radio station is talking about the ‘aliens’ that have touched down in Locke City. For three hours, the city is left in the dark as to what the arrival of this trio means.
After those three hours have passed, the leader of the group introduces themselves to the public. The introduction is broadcast live on local and national television, and consists of the following:
- The unspoken leader introduces himself as Geoff Benwick. He also introduces Badri Barkley and Meredith Chownyk, and says that they are using Earth names because their original names cannot be conveyed accurately with any of the Earth’s languages.
- They are all wearing male business attire. Geoff says they have done so because the attire seems appropriate.
- Geoff apologizes for the confusion and destruction that has occurred in Locke City.
- Geoff explains that the “alien” was a former comrade turned renegade. Like the trio, the “alien’s” name cannot be conveyed accurately, so they dub it “Tiny” for ease of communication. The trio have been watching Earth on and off for several decades, withholding involvement until now. Tiny was supposed to scout the Earth to determine whether or not the time was appropriate for them to become involved. However, Tiny deviated from the plan and took matters into its own hands – leading to the mess that accumulated in the Business District’s destruction.
The trio managed to make contact with Thunder Corp and set them on the correct path, but they were too late.
The trio are now here to set things right.
- Geoff says they will cooperate with the FBI and will take care of the item monsters currently plaguing the city.
- Geoff apologizes once more.
- Throughout the broadcast, Badri sports a casual smile and winces when Tiny is brought up. Meredith is unreadable.
Public reaction to the broadcast is favorable. Finally, an answer to all of this madness!
This does not mean reincarnates cannot notice perceived contradictions. However, their reactions should be more along the lines of confusion rather than outright suspicion or betrayal – because they will still consider Geoff trustworthy.
EDIT (04/10/2014): Clarification of Geoff's effect.
Geoff is extremely charismatic, which is enhanced by an effect amounting, essentially, to a stronger version of the influencing effect from David Proud’s snake statues, affecting any who see or hear him; the effect is not mind control, but strong suggestion. At present, everyone will feel strongly compelled to trust him – and reincarnates are no exception, although their trust may be viewed as contradictory, baffling, or otherwise too good to be true, given the information and experiences they possess.
We ask that this questioning not happen instantly, but rather build up over time. Outside reasons to distrust Geoff and break away from his effect will, and always intended to be, given to characters.
• Two days after the arrival and broadcast of the trio, all of the item monsters will be dealt with thanks to the efforts of the trio and the FBI. This means April 13th is the last day for item monster shenanigans.
• On April 15th, Detective Sherman will be arrested on charges of what amounts to ‘abuse of authority.’ He will be tried, found guilty, and shipped off to prison to serve ten years by the end of the month along with a bunch of other corrupt cops. All of the corrupt cops, actually. This includes Chief Edwards.
Edwards’ position will be filled by a transfer from out of the city. This transfer is not appable.
Geoff, speaking for the trio again, makes another public apology, stating that the corruption in Locke’s PD was also a result of Tiny’s misconduct. He says they worked together with the FBI to sort things out and bring the guilty parties to justice.
Potential Echo Opportunities
• Watching or hearing the trio’s broadcast will grant one plot Echo. Reading or hearing about the broadcast second-hand will not grant an Echo.
• Interacting with one of the monsters that began on March 29th and ends April 12th will grant one plot Echo. Only one Echo can be gleaned from these monsters regardless of how many monsters a character interacts with and it will always be from the first interaction.
• Recordings of the pink light that went up in Las Vegas on March 23rd no longer grant a plot Echo.
• As always, canon recurrences grant related Echoes!
Please direct questions regarding these plot points to the thread below and not the post in general.
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Since the FBI and their engineers/etc would want to understand the GN Drives, they'd want to take one of them apart (unless there is an obvious way to understand the drive without dismantling it). How would Eugen react to this?
Neil would also face this possibility.
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Also, I don't know if it would help, but in canon, one of the professor engineer ( Prof. Eifman ) managed to figure out some of the GN Tech without ever getting close to a Gundam's GN Drive. Granted, he's very experienced with Mobile Suits Enginnering, I suppose it would be possible for the engineers too if they have sufficient knowledge in weaponry to be able to theorized something close to the tech the GN Drives are using. For example: some of the things Eifman managed to learn was regarding the property of GN Particles. We don't really know how much he managed to learn about the GN Tech but he's closed enough that he was targeted for elimination. (REF: HERE Time 17:08 onwards). I think the government's scientist and engineers should be able to learn something, even if it's not at Eifman's level.
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Reason being that one aspect of him hovering over all this so much beyond any sort of responsibility is that even if the aliens are seemingly cleaning up their side of the mess, there's still the potential of monsters and now all these superhumans out in the open. So he wants the Gundams to eventually be something that can be utilized when they're necessary, and he's not convinced that they won't be in the future. He's still in a position where he'll likely cooperate as far as necessary, but he'll probably strongly voice his concern there. If there comes down to absolutely no choice in the matter, well... it's not like he exactly has anywhere else to go with them, and a Gundamjack is probably the worst possible thing they could do, so it's not worth that at the moment. As I've made the point of before, Neil still has his family to consider and that's going to drive him towards cooperation as much as the FBI not seeming like too bad guys so far.
Which raises a few questions:
-CAN they put it back together again without damaging it?
-Is taking both GN00 Gundams out of commission at the same time necessary? If it proves something they can't avoid, Neil might offer the Dynames in hopes of moderately appeasing Eugen.
Besides, the Virtue can probably dish out more damage with its cannons active right now anyway.-Looking at it from an OOC planning perspective, how long would one be looking at a Gundam being grounded for this? Obviously, immediate use of them again in any extensive capacity is probably a ways off, but it bears asking!
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- They wouldn't boot both GN Gundams out of commission at the same time. They want to start with one.
- That probably depends mostly on how long you think it would take for the scientists to glean an understanding of the GN Drive.
Somewhat related to the last point, but do you think it's possible for Dynames to be outfitted with an alternative power source?
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To the first point... maybe, maybe... not. Like I said, it really, really depends on how well they know what they're doing. Even with information straight from Veda itself, the duplicate Drives the Gundam Thrones use (the Tau Drives, the ones that have red particles) were inferior and had bad side effects (SPACE CANCER) that were only worked out by years of research and development on the Federation's side. It takes a lot of work and R&D for the advanced civilization and technology in Gundam 00 to wrap their heads around things.
It's a clear point made in the series that not even a lot of the people working with the GN Drives (re: everyone bu the second season) really even understand them or GN Particles. After the four year time skip between Seasons 1 and 2 the Federation is able to mass produce Drives that are stable and functional, but still not quite up to par with the Gundams'.
One notable fact, though: As we see (somewhat ridiculously) in the final battle of the TV Series, popping GN Drives in and out of Gundams apparently isn't too terribly difficult a process. They can be removed from the Gundam itself without too much trouble, which may make it easier to get a good look at its workings without completely dismantling it, perhaps. A thought, at least.
As for how long it'd take, it really probably depends on just how good these guys are, again - and just what they're looking for as far as "an understanding" of it. A true understanding of what the GN Particles are capable of is probably a long ways off, not until we see some of the 00-Raiser's truly physics breaking BS. (Love you, Setsuna.) A basic understanding of, "okay these are solar reactors that somehow also let them defy gravity and fire lasers???" depends on just how long one might reasonably think it'd take them to understand something so... well, illogical. :'D
Beyond that, the GN00 Gundams have seen alternate energy sources... buuuut... they have to be ones that also emit GN Particles because everything on how the Gundam is designed needs it, from propulsion to weapons as it doesn't have any traditional things.
Basically, in the movie the Dynames Repair (with Lyle) and 00-Raiser both use GN-Condensers. More limited in power and time, but alright in a pinch.
Unfortunately, the only GN-Condenser Neil's liable to echo back comes with his giant atmospheric rifle that's bigger than the Gundam itself and not likely to be coming anytime soon unless we get thrown a huge curve ball in the near future. It's also for use WITH that gun, not within the Gundam itself.
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Specifically, my initial thought was, "yeah, not even the most brilliant scientists and engineers currently working on the Gundams will be able to understand the logic behind the GN Drives, it just isn't going to work right now," but then... Recall that Geoff and company are working alongside the FBI as a recent development, and their technology is light years ahead of anything on Earth right now.
So.
How do you feel about Geoff and co. getting involved with the Gundams? I think it's possible to postpone their involvement for a while, but eventually they're probably going to be called in to help out. We could potentially brainstorm a way to get the Gundams out of FBI hands if you absolutely want to avoid this, but that's a bit a ways away.