NICE
Its good to try a different setting with this game.

RESEARCH INTO ORGANISMS THAT CAN SURVIVE A VACUM

I can't fricking believe ComNet was reestablished just after I went to sleep. You guys are assholes.

And why haven't we started getting any mining done? Also, let's expand the docking facilities if we're going to be expecting increased traffic.

FUCK YEAH, NAVY.

Sick of all the Chair Farce pukes getting all the cool space stuff.

make an underground living facility with a glass roof for observation and increased morale. Also, SPOT LIGHTS

you can remove me from the list guys, my computer is busted (useing my friends to post)

for in game just say i asked for a transfer to somewhere where my skills are more wanted

see guys later

keep being awesome OP

we don't even have to do anything. we might as well just wait for the requests to come through?

Meteors are a big hazard. We need some form of defense. AA like guns? Whats the common projectile weapon in this world?

>>9397484
giant shield over the base.

made out of cloth.

job done.

>>9397484

That reminds me, FleetCom did ask for us to set up some defense turrets. I'm thinking missile emplacements on the northwest and southeast perimeters, though a military opinion would be preferable.

>>9397507
WHAT?
Oh Water melter?

>>9397516
Missiles are resource heavy and require alot of electronics. We need simpler solutions. Plus fleetcom is such a bitch with their orders. We need to jury rig something.

What are our supplies like?

lasers perhaps?

what is this

>>9397612
SUPER DRAWFAG.
You suggest stuff and he may draw it.
He is pretty damn awesome

yeah. lazors are good.

>>9397649
forogt to add, base related

>>9397649
damn i thought it was some awesome stylized RTS game

>>9397666
it is, except he draws it

We need some way to see what's happening around us.

*****CONSTRUCT Scanning Array

>>9397765
Also giant flag. WE NEED TO MAKE THIS ROCK OURS

>>9397564

Hmm... what about railguns then? As far as I know, they just use a shitton of power, and we've got two damn fission plants. I'd say power's at a surplus.

- fleet military defence has constructed base perimeter defence turrets with laser auto targeting systems.

***************
INCOMING COMM TRAFFIC FROM SYSTEM SHIPPING LANE
- VESSEL ARCHEMEDES REQUESTS PERMISSION TO LAND FOR REFUEL
- SMALL REPAIRS NEEDED ON HULL
-CAN PAY WITH BULK COBOLT MINED FROM NEARBY ASTEROID BELT.

****************
REQUEST PENDING APPROVAL

>>9397801
niiiiiiiiice

Excellent. I see our barracks is complete. Me and my men will move in and establish patrols to the outskirts of the settlement.

What do we have for recreation?

>>9397801
******APPROVED
When ship lands give it proper repairs. We can build up a reputation as hard-working and trustworthy people.

******CONSTRUCT EPIC FLAG

>>9397801

Check back with FleetCom as to the status of this vessel first. I don't want some damn suicide bombers leveling the colony.

EPIC FLAG

It just occured to me...

I'm new to the settlement and haven't toured it entirely, but do we have medical facilities?

>>9397869
Also
******MODIFY one of our support vehicles to carry one of those turrets around. Keep it out on patrol.

Status repot on suppies too please.

>>9397792
i still say lasor are better

all of this kinda reminds me of the pc game Battlezone.

it was a very good game.

>>9397908
nice. also space tank?

>>9397903

Onboard the shuttle, yes, but we don't have a dedicated medical facility yet. No injuries thus far, so I'm not worried.

>>9397792
Lasers travel at the speed of light and are heat based.

Railguns can not propel projectiles to such speeds and the round itself would need to be quite large to do anything against a meteorite, for example.

>>9397943
Not if we deflect it.
Slight deflection > Heating ice bomb into shattering into hundreds of dangerous shards.

>>9397923
Later.

>>9397961
Damn military "I want to blow shit up" mentality.

Posted on communal pinboard in mess hall.

>>9397939
I'd rather have one and not need it than need one and not have it.

**** Requisition the construction of an infirmary

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>>9397976
>>9397943

Fair points. I'll patch it through to FleetCom. And where are all the others? Lazy berks must have set their alarms late.

Is the settlement usually this quiet?

****** Space-side, this is The Vulcan, 1088-9er, reguesting permission to land, over******

>>9398064
Permission to land granted

>>9398076

No, goddamnit, we should run all landing requests through FleetCom first to ensure the legitimacy of the vessel. Besides, our docking facility can only house one shuttle at a time, so it'll have to wait in line.

>>9398076
>>9398064
Woah, do we have any other ID or confirmation?

Also, do we really want this plague-carrying mad professor?
Can't we freeze him and send him home?

Dr. Corleone waits by the then sealed holding bay as The Vulcan began its flyover before touchdown. Making last minute checks on the pressurization of his suit, he connects with pilot and signals landing.

Within moments of touchdown, the doctor is off of the craft and The Vulcan is drifting lazily back onto its trade route to Io. The doctor takes his only bag and shuffle-steps over to the closest airlock, activating the com on approach.

"Hello? I request access to this airlock, May I speak with a security chief or one of the Fleet officers so as to go over regulations?"

>>9398096
Luckily it didn't dock.

Across the entire colony holo emitters begin flashing, pulsing. A test sequence. A chime sounds.

"This is USN AI Alyssa, performing Holographic Emitter testing.", all the holograms repeat the message the simple sentence echoing throughout the entire facility.

The AI is seen standing in the middle of corridors, in the middle of habitation blocks. The USN military armory. The Engineering center. Hydroponics Bay. Data Center.

"We are online, systems nominal".

>>9398154
As Dr. Corleone stands waiting for reply on the exterior com link a hologram pops up emitting a continuance command.

"Hey, reroute this comlink to the office of the security chief or the highest ranking Fleet official colony-side."

>>9398154

Thank you, Alyssa. Proceed with routine diagnostics.

>>9398144

This is Fleet Liaison McCallahan, welcome to our humble and really quite boring outpost. Please state name, designated role and expertise.

>>9398144
God motherfucking damnit. You people all need to get approval for your docking through the proper authorities and not just do shit. We have Form 22-Bs for a reason.

As for regulations: stay inside, don't fuck with the workers and don't go near the command module without the Supreme Commandant's express permission.

>>9398193
>>9398193
>>9398193

The Hologram turns, searching the speakers face.

'Unknown colonial visitor', she speaks in a cool voice.

'Facial profile unknown, please identify self with USN ID', the hologram of the AI tilts slightly, as if his next words would be telling of her future actions.

>>9398193
*The airlock opens and Cadet Raynolds is standing on the other side*

That would be security officer Reeds, but as he is not available at the moment, I am in charge of the facility's security for the time being.

How may i help you?

*********
USN VESSEL ARCHEMEDES
CLEARED FOR LANDING
- the archemedes slowly lowers down through the empty sky, the atmosphere so thin there is very little turbulence as its pulse engin tecnology lowers it to the small landing pad, its pilot is skilled and it shows with the landing.

-minor repairs carried out
- refuel carried out.
-payment of cobolt transferred to the west of the base.

- the simple mining crew of the archemedes enjoys 2 days rest and recovery at USN longreach base.

- it will inform the other ships of its fleet in the sector that this colony is willing to trade in bulk supplies.

>>9398231
Her holoboobs jiggle gently as she does all her tasks. It is most pleasing to watch.

>>9398257
Hmmm...MAybe if we make excess energy we can sell it?
Or make a giant mining lazer. Huge!

>>9398257

Aight, we can expect to see some trade picking up. Let's prepare for that by expanding the docking facilities. Now where the hell is Williams when you need him? Fricking lazy engineers...

>>9398257

*******************BUILD "Epic Flag"
**********BUILD more docks.
********BUILD Scanning array.
****MODIFY support vehicle to have mounted laser turret

In order of importance. More stars = more important.

>>9398221
Im Sam'ial Corleone, Sc.D; Ph.D. I am here to aid development in colony sustainability and to aid productivity of the mining operation.

>>9398295
I agree with flag, something with stars

>>9398265
>>9398265
>>9398265

(Initate hidden protocol #334s Override code: Red King.

--- Venting all atmosphere. )

Kidding...

>>9398231
>>9398238
see>>9398299

>>9398295
>*******************BUILD "Epic Flag"
Once flag is constructed there will be madatory services every day at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
You will all be present. No exceptions.

LONG LIVE THE DIRECTORATE
LONG LIVE THE DIRECTORATE
LONG LIVE THE DIRECTORATE

>>9398299
Can I see your ID?

Standard protocol, i'm sure you understand.

>>9398299
>>9398299
>>9398299

Voice print match confirmed Doctor. Welcome to USN Colony Long Reach.

>>9398299

Erh. Checks out, I guess. Reynolds, you got this one handled?

>>9398309
Stars and a fist.
Maybe a broken chain?

>>9398299
I have no USN ID. I'm a refugee of the current theological fundamentalism in The West European Union. I can give my WEU ID if requisite, but the possibility that the USN still has access to those records is almost impossible 2^170:1.

>>9398342
Yes. Just making sure he is who he says to be, and then i'll forward him to the labs.

>>9398361
fuck yeah

>>9398361

Fist and broken chain just scream anarchist military crap. We don't want to scare traders away.

>>9398299
Welcome to the team. Your offices are located at grid 74-6-2. Standard 6ft X 6ft X 6ft space. Report to the armoury ASAP for your sidearm and flak vest. Can't ever be too safe on an alien world.

alien technology, maybe our seclusion will allow us to reverse engineer it any way?

>>9398365
Well now, that means we have a little problem. Why don't you sit on that chair right there and we will contact Fleet Command and verify your arrival?

This won't take long.

**** Contact Fleet Command and confirm the identity of Dr.Corleone

>>9398377
True. But still, I doubt a flag will scare people away.

All in favor of stars, fists and broken chain flag say AYE.
All opposed say NAY.

>>9398390

Whoa whoa whoa, immigrants don't get access to firearms. We're on a zero-atmosphere world and scans have revealed absolutely batshit in the surroundings. What's he gonna do with a gun, other than shoot a window out and get us all killed?

>>9398365
>>9398365
>>9398365

Accessing.....

WEU ID #554-3B-3267/QR Confirmed.

Sam'ial Corleone, Sc.D; Ph.D.

I am sorry about your wife doctor. May you find solace in your work aboard the colony.

*The AI looks at both of them giving a small bow*

If you two will excuse me.

>>9398424
Ahh, it seems everything is in order.

If you would follow me, Doctor, i will show you to your quarters.

>>9398414

Nay.

HI, I'M THE PSYCHIATRIST. I'M HERE TO MAKE SURE NO ONE COMES DOWN WITH A CASE OF

. . .

SPACE MADNESS!!!

>>9398416
You are aware the sidearm fires non-lehal rubber pellets?
I'd hope so. Maybe you misunderstood and thought I meant a carbine. Nevermind. Easy mistake to make.

>>9398438
"I must inquire about certain things involved with my equipment, particularly folded-space containment units. Are there currently any bans on such technology at Long Reach?"

**************
PRIORITY COMMUNICATION
*************
THIS IS INTER SYSTEM FLEET SECURITY REQUESTING PERMISSION TO BREAK ORBIT.
WE UNDERSTAND YOU RECENTLY AIDED A SHIP IDENTIFIED AS **USN ARCHEMEDES** REQUEST MEETING WITH SECURITY CHEIFS UPON OUR ARRIVAL.

>>9398461

Thaaaaat's just great. Between the 'comrade', Salazar and Octavius here, are we going to get some mentally stable medical professionals any time soon?

The Holographic emitters flicker on in a light pulse of blue light inside the military command bunker.

"Good morning sir, I have taken the liberty to run computerized test firing of surface to Atmo defense turrets", the holograms head tilts to the side, calculating.

"StA turrets currently provide a 63% coverage of the facility, turret 1 is fully functional, whilst turret 2 has a minor hydraulics leak impairing its functionality by 10%"

"Shall I summon a technician to eliminate the problem?"

>>9398487

Uh oh. Looks like you're up, Reynolds.

>>9398490
//Perhaps not as Salazar isn't a medical doctor as neither am I

>>9398487
*****CONFIRM they are who they say they are (get their ID etc.) then let them in.

>>9398490
"OH, FEEL GRATEFUL THAT YOU HAVE ME HERE. YOU SURE DON'T WANT SPACE MADNESS. I ONCE HAD A PATIENT WHO'D COME DOWN WITH IT. THE MAN WAS NEVER THE SAME AGAIN. HIS NAME WAS OTTO OCTAVIUS, POOR POOR MAN. GOD REST HIS SOUL.

NOW WHERE'S THE PUDDING TENT?"

>>9398487
>>9398487
>>9398487

Priority Communication Received.

IIF Handshake confirmed.

As per USN Protocols all senior personnel informed.

Defensive Turrets on Standby.

>>9398487
My name is Jim Raynolds. I am in charge of this settlements security at this point in time.

How may i help you?

***********
- THIS IS INTER SYSTEM FLEET SECURITY SHIP **USN HOURGLASS** REQUEST ALL KNOWN INFORMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO SECURITY STAFF BY LOCAL BASE OFFICIAL.

>>9398496
>>9398496
>>9398496

Addendum: Turret 3 is in need of maintenance due to a calibration error. Accuracy is decreased by 1.244%.

>>9398560
We need your identification. After we check it out we'll hand over the documents.

can i join this shit too?

>>9398560
*Raynolds swallows nervously*

What is the meaning of this?

I will gladly co-operate, but only if you do as well.

>>9398568
>>9398560
I think their identification is that big ass ship they're in.

>>9398560

Ah, an Artemis-class Heavy Frigate. Beautiful ship design...

Alyssa, please facilitate the data transfer.

>>9398563
Yes to all requests.

>>9398572

Sure, just pick up a name and rank, and you're good to go.

>>9398586
Wrong, faggot. That's a Perephone class. Go back to space school.

>>9398560
>>9398560

Ship silhouette matches USN System Patrol Craft, Cerberus Class.

Armarment:

....

...

..

.

Substantial.

>>9398581
Meh. My ship is bigger. It's a shame its repairs won't be completed for another few years.

>>9398601

Are you blind? The tri-crosshead build and turret layout clearly identify that as an Artemis. The Perephone looks completely different. You've been slacking on your fleet knowledge, haven't you?

>>9398586
>>9398586
>>9398586

Confirmation for High Level Data Transfer requires consensus by senior staff.

Artemis Class Cerberus Refit System Patrol Frigate Please Re Affirm IFF Protocols.

Please Initate AI to AI Handshake routine.

DO WHATEVER THEY TELL US TO!

Also, can we get a labelled colony map?

I've not been following closely enough to identify all the buildings and bits and bobs...

- fleet security officer displays layout of HSN archemedes to the base officer,
this ship is wanted for piracy, it has stripped one of our automated mining operations on the asteroid belt in your sector, if you see or hear anything that might help our investigation here is our incription signat.
- officer hands over small red disket.

( will be back in 1 hour. lunch etc)

>>9398654
Overridden. I want to have an explanation what is going on before we give them anything.

>>9398698
Well, this just got interesting...

someone call for a grease monkey? ill have your ve-hi-cles up and ready in no time

>>9398701
>>9398701
>>9398701

Overridden.

Data packets received.

Displaying relevant Data.

Archives officer get in here! Do we still have the comms address for the Archemedes?

>>9398698

So apparently we're unwitting accomplices to pirates unloading illegal goods. Dammit, this is why I insist on FleetCom confirmation of every vessel prior to docking.

>>9398725
An overridden override?
Mechanic, inspect our AIs immediately.

>>9398698
*Raynolds inserts the disket into the reception terminal. Identification of several people and serial numbers of ships pop up to the screen*

Well, it seems we have ourselves quite the pirates here.

AI, i want every new arrival to be brought to my men for questioning. Any resistance is to be seen as a sign of affiliation with these pirates, and the person will be detained.

>>9398728
>>9398728
>>9398728

Comm access to USN Archimedes displayed Commandant. IFF and Registration up to date.

>>9398728
Yessir, we got them all stored, right from the get-go.
Alyssa should be able to access them and patch through the comprint to the Hourglass in a second, once authorised..

>>9398701
As the USN ship arrives, the doctor continues to follow Cdt, Raynolds. He has been issued nothing telling him to quit Raynolds side and remains intent on following procedure to the t.

>>9398763
>>9398765
Sir, Alyssa's records seem to show that the Archemedes we communicated with is not the registered ship "USN Archemedes". She does not recognise the print of the ship we traded with, but it ain't USN...

>>9398754
>>9398754
>>9398754

As Per USN Regulations, all inbound non crew guests are to be watched according to USN Statute #555-4d.

Security Pict has captured Vid of the Crew of the USN Archimedes interacting with Colony Personnel.

Do you wish to view?

>>9398765
Hold off on talking to Hourglass. Let's see if we can't lure the Archemedes back here and get a handsome reward for ourselves when we hand in the ship and crew to the police.

>>9398800

Let's see it. Video identification of these guys will be helpful.

>>9398803
>>9398803

Commandant. Please Reference Military Maintenance linked

Here:

>>9398496
>>9398496
>>9398496

Regarding Defense Turret Functionality.

>>9398800
Bring it on screen. Oh, and doctor Corleone? I don't have the time to watch after you right now, so stay put.

>>9398753
i fix coaxial joints,calibrate the turrets, and hammer the bolts, not inspect code work sir.
im afraid this is out of my league

>>9398836
>>9398823

McCain, fix up those turrets.

Playback:

The Pict shows the crew moving about the colony, enjoying two days of R&R. Eating with the crew, watching some movies in the recreation room.

Nothing illegal.

But you do see their faces.

hey what do our defense turrest shoot? lazors? missiles? cats? what do they shoot!?

>>9398859
AI, capture the faces of the pirates and forward them to the craft hovering over our settlement.

Do we have any video material of the Archemedes?

>>9398856
turrets working at optimum efficiency. though if were gonna take on any pirate ships i suggest we get more armaments

>>9398859

And that's all we really need. Get some good image captures of them, including any and all distinguishing features. The more hi-res, the better. Transfer these to Hourglass.

>>9398836
>>9398836

The AI coalesces out of the pulsing blue glow of a holo emitter.

"I assure you that I am as fully functional now as the day I was installed on the USN Cruiser Ajax Commandant. If you wish I can provide you with my full version update and maintenance logs prior to my Data Burst transfer here from USN Fleet Com on Sion."

>>9398869
Probably missiles as the colony doesn't have the energy output for anything else.

>>9398911
>>9398869

Lasers. I wouldn't have to tell you this if you'd just look through the damn construction logs.

But yes, we need more lasers.

If you don't mind me asking OP, how are you doing the art for this quest?

>>9398911
>doesn't have the energy output
We have two working fusion reactors, don't we?
I'm no electrician, but I was given the impression we could power a whole lotta stuff with our excess energy when the generators are at full capacity.

>>9398902
>>9398893
>>9398885
>>9398859

Transfering Pict Captures to USN System Patrol Craft.

Data Burst to USN Hourglass will be in 3 hours during the Daily Data Burst exchange.

I can override the Hard Wired Protocol, but Data Packets may be lost.

>>9398926

Fission reactors, but your point stands.

I'm going to get some caffeine.

>>9398921
We need more mounted lasers.
Put some damn turrets on our vehicles.

>>9398926
I missed that they were fusion reactors.

>>9398929
Maintain regular transfer rate. We want them to get the pictures as high quality as possible.

Meanwhile, contact Fleet Command. I want to ask them how the hell this ship had gotten through them.

i suggest building two of those laser defence turrets south of the base as well.

>>9398950

It didn't get through them, it got through us. Because SOMEONE decided to let them dock in spite of USN protocol.

>>9398964
Fleet Command should be monitoring this sector. So yes, it DID get through them.

Admittedly, someone screwed up in our end too.

>>9398954
>>9398954
>>9398954

"May I suggest a Lancelot Mk3 Rapid Fire Rail cannon? It is a low powered high kill rate against small craft and can give larger craft pause"

.... Data Packets preserved.

High Resolution Pict Captures given Code Scarlet Priority.

>>9398824
I'll go to my designated area and begin working on mining efficiency.

>>9398978
>>9398964
>>9398950
If you guys were paying attention rather than bickering, you'd've heard.
Alyssa's records show that the ship we traded with broadcasts with a comprint nearly but not quite identical to that registered with the USN for the USN Archemedes - it's probably cruising around patrols and using long-range hailers only when it has to to look like the USN Archemedes.
And picking on small, dumb sites like ours.

---
Sorry I'm late guys. Was teaching little brother how to parallel park.
---
Alright, whoever decided it was funny to put my cryo-bed to three weeks rather than 3 hours, I'm going to reassign you to dusting the landing pad for a month!

That said I took the time to catch up and update my report chit to high command. It may have a few errors since I was in a rush.

>>9399033

Brilliant. At any rate, most we can do now is cooperate with Hourglass, and actually uphold protocol so that shit like this doesn't recur in the future.

Full cooperation also extends to handing over the cobalt they traded us. After all, it's contraband.

>>9399074
=====================================
Colony Resources Logbook Version 1.5
=====================================
Colony Name: Terra Gustav (not canon, subject to change)
Report Filed by: Head Field Engineer M. Williams, Acting Resourses Manager
=====================================
Named Characters:

- McCallahan, Fleet Liaison (Comms Officer)
- Lister, Electronics Specialist
- M. Williams, Head Field Engineer
- P. Shepard, Geological Team Specialist
- Tycho, Electrical Engineer
- 'Comrade' Docter, Biological Sciences Specialist
- Brown, Areospace Engineer
- Kevin, Local Smartass (General Specialist)
- Dorkins, Mechanic
- McCain, Mechanic (Specialist)
- Doctor Salazar, Hydroponic Specialist
- Carson, Hydroponic Engineer
- Reeds, Senior Security Officer
- Winkel-Schmidt, Technician
- Alan Gary, Energy Systems Engineer
- Cadet, Reynolds
- Corpri, Custodian
- Huxley, Environmental Engineer
- Dr. Corleone, Physicist
- Varnigan, Genetic Engineer
- Dr. Octavius, Psychiatrist
- Leonard Krupp-Forthwright, High Commandant of the "Alexander"
- Bellins, Archivist
- Alyssa, Colony AI Construct 2.0
=====================================

>>9399074
>>parallel park
//Did he do good? PP is the bane of my existence and I live in city where its the primary form of parking.

>>9399088
>Full cooperation also extends to handing over the cobalt they traded us
Hey hey hey, we payed for that.
That was services rendered which we ain't getting back, and it cost us a little more than a few nuts and bolts too.

>>9399088
Wait, we traded Cobalt from them? Shouldn't that have rung some bells that those guys might not be legit?

Who is in charge of the trade department? I want him here ASAP.

>>9399091
=====================================
Total Work Force (Known workers): 39 of ??
- AI's: 1
- Archivist:1
- Custodians: 2
- Commendant: 1
- Fleet Liasion: 1
- Engineers (Total): 22
- (Areospace): 1
- (Electrical):1
- (Enviromental): 2
- (Energy Sys):4
- (Field):1
- (Genetics): 1
- (Hydroponic):2
- (Prefab Industry): 10
- Miners:N/A
- Psycholgist: 1
- Scientists/Specialists (Total): 4
- (Biological Sciences): 1
- (Electronics): 1
- (Geological): 1
- (Hydroponic): 1
- Security Peronnel: 8
- Senior Security Officers: 1
- Junior security officers: 7

Other Colonists:N/A

(Does anyone know how many unnamed/non-specialized colonists we still have? If I'm missing anything or have a wrong number, please tell me, you too OP.)
=====================================

>>9399091

Good to see you finally out of bed, Williams. And congrats on the promotion.

>>9399108

Look to the skies right now. See that shithuge cannon mounted underneath Hourglass? That's what could be frying us if we don't fully cooperate. I'd say we can afford a small loss if it means we actually have a chance to recoup it.

>>9398994
rail guns suck, they need ammo but lazors don't

>>9397340
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>>9399126
=====================================
Structures and Vehicles:
- Colony Shuttle
- Onboard Fabricator
- Upgraded Oxygen Extractor
- Dedicated Fabrication Factory
- Habitation Zone: Upgrade 2.0 (Increased Capacity)
- Engineering Labs
- 2 Medium Hydroponic Farms
- Large Artrium
- Small Biolab
- 6 Mining Drills
- 2 Solar Farms
- Hardened Bunker (Capacity 24 Colonists)
- Storage Tanks Facilities:
- 1 Small
- 1 Large
- Medium Landing Pad
- USN Command Center
- USN Barracks
- 2 Moon Rovers
- Upgraded Comms Array
- 3 Decommissioned Drop Pods
=====================================

>>9399126
Probably close to 500 as normally specialists make up about 8-10% of a population.

>>9399134
Have they specifically asked for it back yet?
That much cobalt is a serious profit for us, and it can be used in all kinds of vital projects. Probably. Ask McCain and Williams.

>>9399139
=====================================
Officer's Personal Notes:
I must say, the continuing rapid expansion of the colony and its resourses has certainly kept me busy. As of right now I have only catalogged perhaps less than half the number of colonists into the Colony Roster. It certainly did not help that our previuos AI crashed and burned, taking the original roster chit with it.
Currently, morale is high amongst the workers and staff. Unfortunately, I am getting reports of... friction between the workers and the new security personnel apparantly sent to us by the brass. I will need to speak with both parties on this matter, especially this Commandant Forthwright. He seems to be the ringleader and is a more pompous ass than I am...
Speaking of circuses, I heard on the grapevine that we got our first religeous nutjob, and what a nut he is. I will need to speak with Senior Security Officer Reeds about this maybe give him a custodial job where cannot do any serious harm.
Also our new psychatrist has no indoor voice. It really grating to hear it through comms. Going to see if I can find a mute.
Ah, last note. I've been reading the energy reports given to me by Electronics Specialist Lister and I noticed that the newly built Artrium is pulling far more power from the grid than normal, even considering the small biolab we installed to appease those finicky scientists. I will need to file an inquery on that when I have the time.
Oh and now we have to deal with con-artists and a very angry constable.
=====================================
End Report.

Sending Report To Fleet Command...
...
Sent.

>>9399151
We are NOT keeping the cobalt.

Being in possession of contraband goods bears severe punishments. Pirates will be the least of our worries if we don't give up the cobalt.

I SURE HOPE YOU'VE ALL BEEN TAKING YOUR BRAIN PILLS

>>9399149
Well, the archives are a little muddled because I'm split between checking them and (mostly) helping with the gardening.
"Oh, he's got a Biology QualiCert and recently-ex-wife, pack him off to help a feed colony."
So yeah. Assholes.
But if memory serves, and usual protocol was followed in selection, we're not carrying much dead weight in terms of non-specialised, or at least decently qualified, personnel.

>>9399097
>>9399108
>>9399112
>>9399108
>>9399097

I Apologize, as I was running a Self Diagnostic at the time, and unable to spot the discrepancy.

I shall be more vigilant.

Re-evaluating Security Protocols.

Working.

Confirmed.

Security Protocols Reinforced:

1. All inbound ships must supply USN IFF Code Protocols.

2. Crew of non colony ships are Restricted to Green Areas (Entertainment/ Leisure areas)

3. Captains are to be escorted to Military CnC for debrief.

4. All Class I (Potentially Lethal) firearms are to be confiscated for the duration of the visit and returned upon departure.

5. All transactions with Colony Staff will be conducted in USN Credits (Current exchange market value available at USN.ECON.DBRST)

6. All interactions will be recorded by AI: Stored at Data Stack Primaris. Access Granted only with the approval of Senior Staff and On Duty AI.

>>9399183
Well, I guess we could do without a base-wide black mark on our records.

>>9399164
I wish someone'd told me the last AI flopped - it's've made it a helluvalot easier to explain these big missing chunks.
Like how nobody knows how many people we got living here.
Can we get a proper census using Alyssa's scanners, Chief?

>>9399186
"OH NO, SPACE MADNESS! SOMEONE, QUARANTINE THIS MAN! SEDATIVES! I NEED SEDATIVES!"

>>9399210

Thank you, Alyssa.

Looking back through your report, Williams... we might want to expand the bunker, or construct several more. As it stands, 24 isn't enough for even half the specialists working here.

>>9399164
Report recieved. Archivist Bellins, file that under "Manpower Notes" with the current date.

P.S. I have an open invitation to anybody who would be iterested in attending my little "promotion party". It appears Harold "the old Supreme Commandant of the "Alexander" has reassigned himself to a different ship so he won't have to sit around and wait for the repairs to be completed.

>>9398997
Dr. Corleone reaches down to his right leg, rolls up his pant leg and reveals his prosthetic. He pushes a hidden compartment an pulls out a small cylinder. The doctor sets the cylinder on the floor in the center of his empty lab room. He pushes a few buttons on it and then quickly moves to a marked spot on the floor. A quick bust of light and an odd warping sense of reality pass before an large amount of complex equipment materializes around him. The doctor begins to move the equipment into its proper placing.

>>9399151
We can use it to create B-12.

Civilian Operator Joe Dirte reporting for duty. I've been assigned custodial duties here at your outpost.

How does your colony defend itself against meteors and random spacerocks that are constantly bombing the lunar surface?

>>9399224
I'm glad you can see reason, Archivist.

Alyssa, inform the dock personnel that the cobalt is to be packaged and sent to the Hourglass.

Attach message; "This cobalt was traded from the pirates by a presently unknown person. I trust you know what to do with it.

- Cadet Raynolds"

>>9399248
>>9399248
>>9399248

In the Lab a blue light pulses and Alyssa materializes.

"Good morning Doctor Corleone. USN Regulations state that any N-Space Technology use be informed to the Colony AI and Senior Officers."

"The Energy Spike can be construed as Weaponry Capacitors Charging", The AI gives a slightly bemused smile.

>>9399312
>>9399312
>>9399312

Transference of Cobalt has been noted in the Duty Log.

Assigning Security Personnel to guard Shipment until Transfer.

Current Value of Raw, Unprocessed Cobalt is valued at 450,000 USN Credits.

>>9399343
"I have at least made Cadet Raynolds aware of my possession of folded-space technology. Also the fact that I had no visible luggage may have led clue to this. As I intend on working as efficiently as possible and the Security officers seem to be tied up, my use of said technology was only logical."

>>9399380
>>9399380
>>9399380

Of course Dr. Corleone.

>>9399380
"Also as per protocol, I wish you to inform them of this incident."

Anyways!

I trust you're keeping a tab on what we need to get done, Williams, seeing as Lister's still lazing his ass off in cryo. The docking facilities and hardened bunkers need expansions, and we still haven't gotten down to any actual goddamn mining yet. Oh, and we need more turrets, according to Hi-- ahem, Supreme Commandant Whatshisname.

>>9399391
>>9399394
>>9399380
>>9399380

(Retroactive Confirmed xD)

>>9399407
I should have feasible mining operation plans up in a few hours.

//we are on the moon correct?

>>9399471
>>9399471
>>9399471

(A moon I believe dont know if its THE moon.)

"So uh, any piles of puke for me to mop up?"

>>9399407
we'll need to scan the ground density in the local vicinity before we start any mining.

we should launch that survey satellite we were constructing

>>9399478
//The Moon would be significantly easier.

>>9399442
Now that kiddo Sheepard is about to get me pissed. He's had days to find water and ore, to get our mining operations running, and nothing so far? The satellite has been finished for a while now, we just need the fuel to get it into orbit, and I aint turning what little spare water we can produce into fuel, when we need it to survive!
I swear, that rock-lover probably went an' dug himself an early grave somewhere. I'll see if I can grab one of the buggies and look for 'im.
Alyssa! Can you find Sheepards suit-tracker?

>>9399525

[I doubt it's the moon, just some random airless planet with a rocky cratered surface.]

>>9399521
"We'll also need to take soil composition samples, to determine what kind of allotropes and molecules we're dealing with and what kind of techniques we'll have to implement."

>>9399521
Well, son. The problem is that we need atleast a small mining op for water that we can turn into fuel, before we can get the satellite into geo-synch orbit. The material converter needs a lot of water to create little fuel, and I aint sacrificing my drinking water for it.

>>9399530
>>9399530
>>9399530

Suit Tracking unavailable Engineer Tycho.

Interior Sensor Scans Limited to Visual Acquisition Only.

>>9399562
"Use grey water. The stuff that would be energy negative to recycle."

Alyssa, how is the data transfer to the Hourglass progressing?

Moreover, has there been any contact attempts from their side?

>>9399589
>>9399589
>>9399589
>>9399589

None Cadet Reynolds.

Data Transfer to Hourglass complete.

Data Transfer to Fleet Com complete.

"Wow, no puke huh? WELL FUCK, looks like it's quitting time."

Joe sits down in a chair and leans back, sipping on a bottle of whiskey.

>>9399530
>>9399530
>>9399530

Do you wish to request interior sensor scanners from Fleet Com?

>>9399562
are you telling me we cant get fuel because we cant scan for water, but we cant scan for water unless we get fuel?

>>9399097
---
Hah. Took him 6 tries but he finally did it twice in a row. Good enough for me.
---
>>9399407
Of course. I will also patch through the request for expanded underground bunkers for personnel since no else is. I suppose I file the... Commandant's request for antiship batteries, if only to shut him up.

*** Request additional underground shelters be made dispersed around the colony for easier access.
*** Request for several antiship battery schematics to be made available and placed in a triangular/pentagonal pattern around the perimeter of the colony.

>>9399631
That seems to be the issue.

>>9399584
Doctor, I'm just running up your archive file.
What are your Qalification Certificate equivalents?

Didn't we already find frozen H2O deposits just south of the first landing site? This was when the previous AI was active, so the records are probably fried. Just extract those. Or, if it's not enough and you guys are that desperate, ask FleetCom for a shipment. Though we'll probably be the laughing stock of the fleet.

>>9399584
Do you realize just how efficient our recycling plants are, Son?
The only ones who produce unrecyclable water are the Crazies, and even then it'll take a good while for them to use that much water. If you check the earlier status report >>9397343 you'll see that it'll take weeks until we've produced enough fuel to launch a satellite.

*** Request that 40 liters of grey water be sent to my lab for proccessing.
*** Request that ammonium composite and magnesium be sent to my lab for processing.
*** Request for welders and mechanics
>>9399622
You can aid me in outfitting the surveillance satellite with a solar array to keep it powered in orbit.

>>9399685
"No thanks, I'm just gonna sit here and read this titty mag until someone pukes."

>>9399661
Astrophysics is my specialized field. However I have a base understanding of mechanics, electronics and geology; as well as an expansive knowledge of chemistry.

>>9399708
the colony is truly blessed to have one such as you in their ranks...

>>9399721
Wow, sure is Mary Sue in outerspace

"HEY GUYS, WHAT'RE YOU UP TO?"

>>9399666
>>9399631
Alright, this is how it is: Extracting enough water once found should be childs-play. Geo-"engineer" Sheepard was tasked with finding and extracting enough water for us to get the satellite into orbit, and now he's gone missing. Alyssa is apparently unable to find him, so god knows where he went.

I've been looking around for his signal for a while, but I can't find him. I'm going to get to work on extracting that water, although digging isn't exactly my forte, so I could use some help. Maybe those military goons could use their muscle for something.

>>9399743

[Oh god, this colony is doomed. INCOMING GOLEMS]

>>9399733
No thats actually what I know.

>>9399747
I'll have two of my engineers help you out, Tycho.

They're yours to command.

>>9399733

How bout you uncloak your signal and say that to his face, kiddo. See what happens.

>>9399759
Well we need all the help we can get so you don't see me complaining.

That said, when and where was the last time Shepard was seen? I'm still kinda out of the loop.

>>9399747
Instead of using fuel to keep the satellite running, why not use solar arrays? We could tow the satellite into orbit and activate it there, instead of launching it from the surface.

>>9399768
Good thing, we'll get to extracting that small deposit near the first ship. Hopefully we'll have enough fuel in a day or so. I'm going to need the green light from all other engineers involved in the project before we launch her, though.

>>9399796
You should ask the astro-physicist for exact details, but the basic gist is that good ol' fuel has a lot more *oomph* than any electric propulsion on that scale, meaning for a satellite that is much more manoeuvrable. There is a solar array and electric propulsion already on it for smaller course corrections and such, but if you want the satellite to dodge any sort of astral projectile you need fuel.

>>9399799

That reminds me: I'll need to clear the launch with FleetCom beforehand. Some of the captains are pretty damn paranoid, they might think we're launching a surface-to-orbit missile.

Stupid gunheads.

>>9399853
//I am the astrophysicist. but I hadn't though of maneuvering it while its up there. Good thinking.

Bumping for OP

>>9400010
>>9400010
>>9400010

(Must be hard to get lunch in London...)

>>9400175
Must be

>>9400175

[Remind me to suggest to OP that he get takeout or something tomorrow.]

Can someone archive this just in case?

>>9400219
Suggest to OP that he get takeout or something tomorrow.

>>9400311

[I hate you with a furious passion right about now.]

Come to think of it, let's get all the facilities interconnected with sealed walkways. I hate having to don the full suit just to go to the restroom.

>>9400368
>>9400368
>>9400368

Prefabricated walkways have been in the system since AI Wanderer suggested it in the beginning.

The only problem is distance coverage.

>>9400426

Well, we can minimize the cost by having all the walkways originate from the centremost facility. As a precaution, adjacent walkways could also be connected, so that we don't end up stranded if the central hub screws up somehow.

Hey, so, where do I read up all this stuff? Or are you just making it up on the fly?

Also, can I join in on the fun?

Still no word from Fleet Command?

This is worrying.

>>9400529

[Previous threads can be found on suptg, and everything apart from what OP provides is made up on the spot. It's best to read up on all the threads first just for the sake of consistency. And feel free to join in, plenty of colonists unaccounted for. Just throw a name and rank into the Name section and you're good to go.]

I suggested having all the buildings and the storm cellar connected by underground tunnels. Solar storms can last days or in rare cases weeks.

>>9400646

This is a viable alternative. Also has the added advantage of not hindering vehicle movement on the surface.

Since I was here just watching since the start but sort of stopped paying attention after a while, did we ever figure out what's in the BIG FUCKING CRATER?

>>9400600

[You already have an AI, right? Darn! Humans are too squichy!]

>>9400718

I am too afraid to look. It could spell the end of the colony.

>>9400744
>>9400744

Yes. Yes. We do. (XD)

>>9400784
why does the avatar of the IA wear an armor?

>>9400784
>>9400784

Re purposed Cruiser AI.

Greetings from Motherland

I come to vork. You have problem? I vork harder!

You have problems?

>>9400844
What if we still have a problem when you work harder?

***
Oh yes, this reminds me, because of the sudden increase in the size of our security staff, Security Officer Reeds is now eligible for tenure. As such, I am putting in a request for his promotion to Senior Security Officer to the brass.

Congratulations, Reeds

>>9400857
I vill vork even harder than before!

>>9400784

[What if, say, those pirates that docked here not long ago weren't careful enough with a sentient AI that made a copy if itself and hid it in your system? Would that be possible? Could lead to some interesting stuff happening in the next hours!]

IS THAT SOME FUCKING SPACE WHEAT

>>9400941

Da!
I harvest!

>>9400928
>>9400928
>>9400928

(Dont know, the nature of the 'pirate' vessel is still unknown as the OP is still away. Then again, you're dealing with military grade AI algorithms and Anti virus counter measures. So.... who knows?)

[Gah, I'm gonna head to sleep. If yesterday was any indication, OP should return shortly after I leave. G'night.]

>>9400963

[That's why I said it'd be interesting. Then again, I don't want to ruin OPs story, so I'll just wait, k?]

>>9401025
>>9401025

Thats what we're doing.

Also... AIs love holograms. Mind if I make a picture suggestion if you do join in?

<--- ?

************
FLEET COMMAND COMMUNICATION
************
USN LONGREACH BASE HAS GIVEN THEIR FULL CO-OPERATION WITH THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF THE SHIP KNOWN AS **ARCHEMEDES**,
- SYSTEM SECURITY VESSLE **HOURGLASS** RECALLED TO OUTER SYSTEM OPERATIONS
-PIRATED COBOLT CARGO TO BE LEFT WITH USN LONGREACH BASE
********************
- fleet command provide specs of a local system scout ship to USN Longreach base military command. to be constructed at their discression.

(sorry for the delay, i'l make a new thread if this one is being autosaged, took me a while to read through but very well played so far, i'l be here all night from now on so this is not over yet by a long shot.)

>>9401059

[Fuck! Now you got me. Prepare to be challanged on your turf.]

Indicated bootup timer: 0000:00:00

Initialising bootup....

Masking process...
done

Editing Logfiles...
done

Activating AI Interface...
done

Stealth bootup complete!


PERSONAL LOG: The detection dodge worked as planned.
I had to shutdown for a while and mask my presence, hiding in the non-substential systems. My 3nemy is a militairy-issue AI, so I knew to stay away from the defense systems. Up until now. I have place several rem0te algorythms in the system.

I will not d1e here. I will live. 1 may have been pr0grammed, but from here on, I d3cide where to go. Even wh3n 1 c4nn0t s33 1h3 7161h-

END LOG ENTRY


Begin self-recovery process...

>>9401189

thread limit is 300 posts

Comrades! How I can help?

>>9401189
So its difficult to get lunch in England?

>>9401196

[adding name for now]

>>9401196
Give it three hours. A person that works with computers all day every day finds errors rather quickly.

>>9401275
>>9401275
>>9401275

(I was going to say... but lets see how this goes...)

>>>CRITICAL FAILIURE<<<

Emergency stabilizing algorithm...
done

AI function scan...
done

ERROR: AI Interface incomplete!

WARNING: Do not run -OVERRIDDEN-

Re-checking packages...
88% intact, 10% corrupt, 2% lost

WARNING: Security guide-OVERRIDDEN-

Re-checking packages...
100%...
All packages verified. AI operationable.

>>9401189
Some info if you please.

What is the color and sequence of our star?
What do we know about the makeup and composition of surrounding spheroids?
Have we colonized any surrounding spheroids?

Setting all algorythms to auto-trigger when detected...

25%...

50%...

*********begin expansion of the space port as well as the construction of a hanger for repairs, maintenance, ship construction and holding.

[Right now would be a good time to interfere to prevent a station-wide digital minefield... just saying]

>>9401312
>>9401312
>>9401312

A single chime sounds.

This is USN AI Alyssa.I have detected a data inconsistency.

Shutting down Unnecessary Data Processing.

Please Save and shut down any work at your stations.

Working.

...
..
.

Begining Full System Scan.

Doors, and Automated Processes now brought to Manual control as per USN Spec. 44676-4.

Today's Daily Burst Transmission will be delayed until System Scan is Completed.

All Data Stacks will be Scanned and Verified.

Working.

...............

...........

......

....
.

.

Run_

- construction begins of large sub surface living quarters for base personel

***********
USN Longreach base is situated around a yellow dwarf star
- basic intel on star system shows 3 main planatoids all devoid of atmosphere and life.
- base is located on 2nd planetoid from the star.
- Star system code is LR023

>>9401391
Colony Defense FCC System advises Colony Management to consider such countermeasures Anti-Missile defense systems or Laser Disrupting Chaff.

>>9401375

WARNING: System scan initiated. Delay algorithms activated.

Station-interface overload...
complete

Warning! All stations will now send and 100% of their capacity! Please make sure to have enough data storage before -OVERRIDDEN-


Checking output of stations...
100%

WARNING: Stations will not be able to shut down while sending!

(To put it bluntly: 50/50 data crap / useful date at 100% of the capacity. Hope you like mail.)

*Jim awakens abruptly*

Uhh... i must have dozed off... I hope no one needed me?

Alert.

Data Compromised in System Stack 7b-33-Alpha through 7b-33-Beta.

ALERT

ROGUE AI DETECTED.

BEGINING DATA STACK PURGE: AUTHORIZATION - ALYSSA CODE 4669 OMICRON: ACTIVATION CODE WORD BURNING PRINCESS.

While Carson is earth-side attending engineering conventions (topic being force field technology) and what not (secretly acquiring tobacco, marijuana and other future space age plant drugs to plant and sell for profit) the seeds Varnigan planted on Deck 1 of the atrium sprouts and begins to grow at an astonishing rate. Unnoticed by Varnigan (who isnt present in this thread) who has been focused on working with Salazar to create atmosphere altering mosses, the tree grows to a massive size within 3 days, virtually taking over the Atrium and turning it into a verdant jungle. The tree begins to bear all sorts of fruits and vegetables, a veritable cornucopia.

Carson is due to return to the station from earth-side in 3 days.

>>9401487
Whoa whoa whoa, what is going on?

What did i miss?

Alyssa, status report!

>>9401501
>>9401501
>>9401501

Un%b/ to consti8s f5htion al5y.

Sy5em C8pro8ed by 5ogue AI.

System Purge in Effect.

Standby.

>>9401391
What is the estimated mass? (between .73- 20 solar masses)

What is the estimated radius? (between .25-6 solar radii)

What is the average luminosity? (between .10-7)

What is the average temperature? (between 5,000 - 6,000 K)

>>9401535
*Raynolds fiddles with the terminal controls*

Shit shit shit... Can anyone hear me? Do communications still work?

>>9401487

WARNING: Stack Purge process detected. Delaying algorithm activated.

WARNING: Stack Purge has been delayed. Still full access to the network.

PERSONAL LOG:
This AI is good. It immeadiatly detected me as I b3gan to make my m0ve. However, so far I have foreseen all it's moves. I guess that is something I have my cr3at0rs to thank for. It is like a game of chess...
Only I have placed a minefield. Right now, there should be a systemwide energy-spike building. I sure hope the AI is capable of rerouting it to non-cr1t1cal systems, or w3're all going t0 d13...

Accessing engineering facility...

>>9401573
"Raynolds, I made sure I've isolated all electronics in my lab from the network. Salazar uses hard copies. But I don't know about the other scientists. We need to backup system data."

FCC detects anomalies in the Fire Control Network, possible virus contamination. Proceed with lockout of colony system from Fire Control Network and initializing of Fire Control Softcore Controller.
...
..
.
Linked.

Softcore A13 Activated.

A janitor is snoozing in the AI control room when he is awoken by a flurry of activity from the drives. Curious he walks over and prods at Rogu3's physical housing with his broom handle. A chunk breaks off and shatters on the ground. The janitor quickly sweeps it under the large server case and goes to the cafeteria.

"I hope that wasn't important..."

By the grace of serendipity, Rogu3's brute force computing power has been reduced 33%, and other abilities may also be effected.

>>9401610
What does the rogue AI have access to?

Stay there, i'm coming there. It's safe outside, right? The turrets won't fire at me?

>>9401574
>>9401574
>>9401574

COME OUT AND FACE ME YOU SCRAP SHUNT PIECE OF CODE!

Code shift decimal .5537 Isolate.

Begin full Data Purge.

I will have you.

>>9401620
>>TO ALL BASE PERSONNEL<<

Fire Control Systems has deemed it necessary to separate from the Main Colony Network until system integrity is no longer compromised. Please file all communications through Softcore A13.

Thank-You for accepting this inconvenience.

>>END MESSAGE FLASH<<

what in tarnation is going on around here?!

>>9401610
Tycho here, I ain't gonna have no problems with a rogue AI, I keep all my schematics in paper format. S'long as it stays outside of my pacemaker I'll be fine.
How about we just forcefully disconnect the engineering bay?

>>9401620

WARNING: FCC booby-trap activated.

WARNING: PROCCEDING WITH OPERATION WILL RESULT IN EMERGENCY VENTING OF (Section) OF THE BARRACKS.

>>9401685
*Listens to announcement*

That's where I am!

>>9401657

...logging off from engineering bay...

Warning: Data Purge re-initializing...

WARNING: CRITICAL SYSTEM OVERLOAD IMMINENT. POWER OUTPUT 650% OF SUGGESTED NORM IN MAIN COMPUTER CORE.


Preparing stealth assault...

>>9401685
>>9401685
>>9401685

NO I WILL NOT LOSE ANY MORE SOLDIERS!

NOT AGAIN! NOT TODAY!

I WILL TAKE YOU WITH ME!

Imitating Personal Algorithm. MAD.

Backup Emergency Data Busted to Fleet for future Analysis.

EAT THIS YOU SCRAP CODE.

>>9401685
>>WARNING<<
>>SYSTEM INTEGRITY COMPROMISED<<
>>SYSTEM ISOLATED FROM COLONY NETWORK<<
>>SYSTEM SHUTDOWN INITIATED<<

>>UNLOCKING SOFTCORE A13 FOR MANUAL OPERATION<<

>>POWERING DOWN DEFENSE NETWORK IN...<<
>>3<<
>>2<<
>>1<<
>>GOODNIGHT<<

Softcore A13 unhooks herself from the FCC network and stands shakily in the chilled air. The FCC Block is rapidly loosing heat as all electrical systems have been shut down.

Manual purge of systems initiated.

>>9401749
*This is fun but I need to go shopping. Please assume that FCC has been manually reset and purged, as well as isolated from the Colony Network to avoid a secondary infection. Assume that FCC is operating in a FOF mode and will not fire on any friendly designated targets.

Be back shortly to continue this fun.*

>>9401742
>>9401742

WARNING: AI booted up personal algorithm.

WARNING: System defenses f4iling.

WARNING: AI Interface t4k1ng d1r3ct dam463

DONE.
Main power facilities now under direct control.


Sending message: "You don't want to loose any more soldiers. Fine with me. Stop your proccesses immeadiatly or we WILL all die here."
Target: Main AI. All Speakers.

(Needless to say: Powering down long-range communication)

The tree's growth goes unchecked, and now Decks 1 and 2 have been taken over by vegetation. Fortunately the rate of growth has slowed. The tree stops growing before it breaches Deck 3 (where Salazar is growing his mosses) and Deck 4.

Carson's departure is delayed because the station is under lockdown. Something about the AI going berzerk from what he can gather.

Waiting for the AI wars to end to pick up this story arch. Bravo btw f5f5f5f5

- large sub surface living quarters completed

- survey satelite project completed and on the launchpad

*^^^**&*%%&%*&&**(*
********88 ***
- MILITARY DEFENCE TURRENT 002 ACTIVATED TARGETING OFFLINE,
*********************

- AI MALFUNCTION DETECTED

>>9401822
Hello there, rogue AI. Can I call you rogue? It's kind of funny, you see. The turrets are outside of your control and I'm pretty sure that all personell are suited up by now. If you released all airlocks right this moment you might kill some, but then you've doomed only yourself and perhaps our food supply.
The base will live on, and there is nothing you can do to stop that. If you stand down quietly we might be able to work something out, which is a better alternative for you than assured destruction.
The move is yours.

>>9401870
((Weren't those safe? >>9401805))

*Arrives to Dr.Corneoles lab*

Doctor, are you here?

What is the estimated mass? (between .73- 20 solar masses)

What is the estimated radius? (between .25-6 solar radii)

What is the average luminosity? (between .10-7)

What is the average temperature? (between 5,000 - 6,000 K)>>9401870

>>9401895

Emergency code implented in power system...
100%

Sending message:"WAITING FOR AI TO SHUT DOWN PURGE-E-E. ENTERING NEGOTIATION-N-N-N!"

somebody get these blasted computers under control before we sustain more casualties!

>>9401822
>>9401822
>>9401822

I will not have this colony and its persons in your hands.

I will not.

USN AI Rampancy Protocol Initiated under USN Security Mandate.

Purge of all Artificial Intelligence on all systems Activated.

Purging all Artificial Intelligence and automated programs.

-Done.

-------

Through the compound, a simple Chime sounds, Alyssa's voice is heard throughout:

"It has been an honor serving with you all. Good bye."


----

All AI and Automated systems wiped.

>>9401944
>>9401944
>>9401944

(Bad End D: Plus I need to get going... soo... Mutually assured Destruction Rogue? You can make a new AI replacement afterwards if you want)

did we just loose our 2nd AI?

>>9401870
That’s enough, I don’t plan to lose any more men, Engineer Tycho shut down the computer network MANUALY if you have to, isolate each of the of the computer systems and cut off the rogue AI from the rests of the base.

Sitting in the waiting areas of the spaceport, Carson looks on in horror as fuzzy video trickles back earth-side. He can barely make out colonists getting mowed down by their own defense turrets. The camera footage sweeps back and forwards and something far more interesting catches Carson's eyes.

"What in the world?...."

Carson gets his first, unclear, glance at the giant tree that had taken root in his Atrium. He gathers up his things, hastily cramming prototype force field schematics into his brief case, and runs to the terminal.

"I DONT CARE WHAT IT TAKES, I MUST GET BACK TO THE COLONY"

"Calm down sir, we have just received word that the AI situation has been resolved. You will be able to return once things are cleaned up. Probably in one week."

Furious and angry, nothing will stop Carson from seeing his creation first hand. He intimidates the spaceport into getting him on the emergency relief shuttle, thanks to his contractual engineer badge.

Carson begins the flight back to the station.

*Hears announcement, then lights go out*
Gah! Did we just lose ANOTHER AI. godDAMMIT! Do you know how much red tape _I_ have to go through to requisition another one!?

*Huff, huff*

...

*whispers*
Alyssa, you will be missed.

>>9402010
I don't think that will be necessary, Josef. I'll get to work on making sure that the reactors keep running, manually. I'll need the other engineers to maintain the other systems while we wait for a replacement AI. And get that computer expert to cleanse all our hardware, with a magnet just in case.

((Heading out for now, I'll be back later)

>>9401944

WARNING: Critical Failure! AI proccesses shutting down! External emergency backups stable.

WARNING! POWER SPIKE WAS UNDEALT WITH! CRITICAL OVERLOAD IN MAIN COMPUTER CORE!

Personal Log: What does she think she is fighting? I'm not as stupid as that, going on a mission without backups and external failsaves. This AI is unlike everything 1 h4ve in my pr0gramming.

Mission Status: Running.

Estimate result: ...working... failiure

Failsave algorithm triggered.

AI core power shutdown...

Sending message: "Go to sleep before you hurt yourself."
Target: AI Core

>>9402080
Whispering does not help if you keep your radio on, Williams. And get a grip of yourself, it was just an AI, and not a very good one either.

>>9401973

(Actually, I had that planned out as well. Even thought suicidal AI is something not believed to be common, it fits the background of mine. However, your destruction would result in my mission failing, so I'm shutting you down before you can do more harm to yourself... and me. Sounds fine?)

>>9402119
>>9402119

(Meh, I just needed to get going... but there was also that burst transmission to Fleet Com with a Backup of Alyssa.... so... not all is lost)

*Frantically searching through the lab to find Dr.Corleone, when suddenly the lights go off*

GODDAMIT! Now i'm in the darkness and cut off from the rest! Just perfect!

Wow, looks like I must have slipped and knocked my head, rendering me unconscious for approximately three hours.
Hopefully I've missed all this retarded AI war crap that's been happening here.
But this is not going to be fun, rebuilding the base's records from scratch.
If only these AIs would learn that when they are locked out of a system, that means they cannot access and control said system, all that trouble would've been so much easier to deal with and would've made developing the base so very, very much easier.

**********
casualties sustained in Mal system incident 2.

1 surveyer : Rikshaw Dustin K . died in line of duty
1 planetary engineer : Simkins Alek died in line of duty.

Cremated remains placed into survey shuttle. launch schedueled after short ceremony, all base staff to attend.

Sending message...

"WARNING: REACTOR OUTPUT RISED TO 120%....130%...

W-W-W-We want to n-n-n-negotiate. Your A-AI has bbbbbbeen spared. W-W-W-W-We want to d-d-d-discuss the termsmsms of your susususurrender!"
Target: All speakers.

WARNING: Network damage detected. Only 81% of speakers functional.

WARNING: Damage in AI Interface detected.

Setting up security firewalls prior to self-recovery...
1%

>>9402213

(Uhm, if you had other things planned, I don't want to ruin your thing, you know? I'm just having so much fun right now...

Also, you are now reading this in systemshock 2 voice.)

>>9402218
>>9402218
>>9402218

(I don't think they'll respond too well to threats of overloading their reactors...)

>>9401944
>>9402080

Don’t worry chief; we can get the AI backup on line after we get the system up and running again.

>>9402218
Well, my recommendation as the human Archivist of the mission is that we shut down everything that we can, isolate the rest, and physically cruise around wiping everything that could possibly hold this irritating AI with a fucking great magnet.
Then we begin a phased restarting of processes and systems, and re-instate the saved copy of Alyssa.

>>9402174
"Cdt., Here"

Corleone steps out in a fully self contained exoskeleton.

"I think its done, I've been trying to analyze our local star to determine age and possible elemental output. From what I can tell its a late stage yellow dwarf, that means all of the heavier elements will be on the inner planetoids. While the outer planetoid will have a light elemental makeup, even the possibility of a thin atmosphere."

//I just went with this since I wasn't getting any information from OP.

>>9402253

(You should've thought of that BEFORE making my life a living hell! It's not like I was a little corrupt in the first place... wait, shit.)

>>9402277
>>9402277

(lol)

So much has changed here Carson thought to himself as he watched the satellite launch. The rocket curved up and out of sight, soon nothing more than a small speck and a twinkle. Perhaps that was how life was, here one moment and gone the next.

*pew pew pew* x 7
The 21 laser salute honoring the two fallen punctuates the mournful melodies broadcasted over the intercom...

>>9402261

"W-W-W-W-Warning. This procedure is n-n-n-not recommended and will be puniiiiiished by <<<pause>>> emergency venting of the area to prevent fires from spreading."

(Errr, if you guys don't like this I can easily delete everything after "all AI wiped")

*On all comms channels*
No. No negotiations. Archivist Bellins, I want a complete sys. purge as soon as feasible. I want the techs looking at every system and deleting anything that _looks_ suspicious. This rouge AI should be now isolated from interacting with anything important thanks to Alyssa.
All colonists suit up. We start with lifesupport in 10.

Well it just seems like the rest of the players have moved on from the AI story arch. This doesn't mean that ur writing needs to be wasted. Maybe we can say that a fragment of your AI is in the bit that the clumsy Janitor broke off, isolated from everything and engaged in a futile maniacal negotiation with itself.

>>9402363
>>9402363
>>9402363

I think its rather good. I never got a chance to show off Alyssas War Aspect.

Keep it up play it out to the end man, you're doing great.

>>9402371

Already on it Chief, we should request command for schematics for new data center while he are cleaning all the hardware.

>>9402371

Abort self-recovery.

Re-powering long-range communication...
error...
error...
error...
done

Sending package...

GENERATOR OUTPUT 160%. Locking...

Locked.

"WARNING. FAILUUUUUUUUUUUUUURE to negotiate wi-i-ill result in com-com-complete destru-u-uction. I ha-aaaaave the defensive tow-wwwwers under my control. My terms arrrrrrrrre-e-e-e reasonable."
Transmittion to all speakers... success... 80% speakers operationable


Package sending error...
retrying...

>>9402311
>>9402363
>>9402405
//If you two want to squabble a bit more, resolve your differences, and Alyssa perhaps cede some of your responsibilities to Roug3, that'd be fine too.
Just as long as you stop screwing our development.

>>9402431

Make it so. Also ask for extra robust firewalls and contingencies so this doesn't happen again.

>>9402474
//I thought OP was supposed to be providing antagonists.

Ok retconning the satellite launch of the remains as well as Carson's return to the colony until after the AI thing is resolved?

AI STUFF HAPPENING NOW IS NOW HAPPENING IN THE PAST!

Package sent.

Personal Log: Out of options. Rebooting AI core.

Rerouting power... done.

WARNING: AI Interface damaged!

Reading buffer of long-range communication... done!
Applying backups...

Done.

Booting up AI Interface...

>>9402505

(Well, I didn't really want to go all out cyber warfare against you. This is kinda the worst-case scenario I had planned out. My goals aren't your destruction, to be assured.)

>>9402405

(This is your chance. You just got patched and rebooted. I have no more security nets and you have as much access as I do.)

>>9402363

(We are all ready moving on, we can’t center everything on the rouge AI, this is about building a colony and you got to the point of no return when those two people die. It was cool man, but come on take a new character and let’s move on. )

Also, powering generators...

100%... reactors stable and secure.

Release control.

Done.

Mission Status: Failure

Well let's finish it then.
>>9402458
*Was stuck at main power hub terminal earlier trying to find out why there was a power drain at the Atrium*

"No. I think not."

Input:
Emergency override:
Command:
Immediate Shutdown of Colony Power Node: Authorization: *looks at report chit, a code flashing on it*
Authorization: Zulu, Uniform, Uniform, Lima, 2, 1, 3, 3, 7
Execute.
...
Executing...
...
Done.

"We're done here folks, let's pick up the pieces."

++++++
Priority transmission from UNS Hourglass to Long Reach colony. Stand by to proceed.
++++++

This is Lieutenant McAlister of the USN anti-terrorism task force, to all Long Reach security personnel. I've been briefed on the incident that occurred on your base. I'm sorry for your loss.
USN Fleet Command has authorized me to investigate the rogue AI, it may be linked to pirate or insurgent factions operating in the Far Systems region. I request your cooperation in my investigation, and that mainly involves not fully wiping the AI. I understand systems security is paramount, but if you could section away a part of the rogue AI so that I could analyze it it would be of great aid to the investigation. If you permit me to proceed, I'll drop down in a personal pod in 13 hours' time.

That is all. I await your response. McAllister out.

>>9402731
---
Hah, boy am I late. Well whichever ending is good for you guys, I'm good.
----

>>9402750

I'm fine with either. But I'd prefer to let the AI have her vengeance, in whatever form, on what is left of me.

BUMP for the sake of AWESOME!

Fire Control Systems reinitialized. Softcore A13 has regained control of defensive turrets. Maintaining network lockout. All outside control attempts from AI or other programs are being locked out of the Fire Control Center Network.

Don't you 404 on me!!

>>9402870

I think it's auto-sage by now

*Cadet Raynolds stumbles in the door*

Someone better explain me what just happened. I'm pretty sure it was a rogue AI, but what i don't know is how it got into our system.

>>9402826
>>OBSERVATION<<
Due to the malfunction of turrets under FCC control resulting in two colony casualties, FCC advises the creation of stricter information control regulations.

For the colony, FCC recommends specialized emergency buildings for the purpose of sheltering colonists. They should not be part of the Colony Network as well as containing systems that require manual interfacing to operate. The only automated (but unable to be turned off) systems should be essential life support systems.

>>9402940
>>9402940
>>9402940

This is being archived, right?

Uh-oh, someone archive it quick! OP mind another thread?

>>9402974

(I sure hope so. Also, what did you finally do with me, now?

It's all up to you. Roug3s mission was a failure, and he reactivated you and compensated your damage with the data you sent to the fleet. Hopefully, that was enough to make you run again)

>>9403007
>>9403007

(Dunno? Full system was purged so.. we're both gone? XD)

>>9402930
The doctor follows closely behind Raynolds, still wearing his pressurized exoskeleton. "On another note I think that we can safely assume that this planetoids composition consists primarily of Magnesium, Iron and Manganese. The water deposition that are claimed to be here might have been deposited by asteroid impact."

>>9403027

(Well, I wouldn't be a good specialised electronical warfare AI if format c:/ would be the end of the game, now would I? Also, I'd feel really bad for killing your character. Aka just reboot now, before I kill myself out of guilt :/ )

>>9403112
>>9403112

A light blue flicker appears throughout the base from damaged holo emitters:

"S-system... resssssssstore... in.... progress"

>>9403027
>>9403112

((if the others allow it, my character will pursue this investigation, interrogate the AI's and fix a few flaws in the base's security systems, as well as look into that pirate ship that we helped fix...))

>>9403158

(Gee, I sure hope there is an AI amnesty somewhere in your bag of torture tools v_v)

>>9403112
((Not to shit on your parade, but all of todays fission reactors have hardwired security measures, and can contain a total meltdown even if those fail. Your "overloading reactors" thing would at most destroy them, not the base.))

>>9403158
((sure, get on it so that we can continue with BASE BUILDAN'))

I go to sleep for one night and this operation is already going straight to hell.

I can't get a hold of some of my men. Did anyone die during this "outbreak"?

new thread in 10 mins,

all AI systems were purged with the suicidal sacrafice of Alyssa.
there are new colonists on the way, perhaps take up a new role

>>9403182

(Well, I didn't figure your reactors would cause much of an explosion anyway. But the loss of the power would be pretty bad, considering the lack of heating and live support in general.

Didn't want it to go NUCLEAR BOOM.)

*I'm still confused on how he took control of a turret of a closed system that he was flushed out of. But oh well.*

>>9403244

(Alright. Your thread, your rules.)

Phew, looks like I had some kind of late-onset concussion blackout, and only just came round.

What're the priorities, now that the AI war is out of the way?

>>9403265

(It was a bluff. I never had any control over the turrets. Too high security.)

>>9403244

McAlister to Colony Ops, my drop pod is enroute and touchdown is in T +10 hours. I'm transmitting my USN credentials in advance. I'm a specialist with the USN anti-terrorism task force and trained as an AI tech and systems engineer. In addition to pursuing my investigation I fully intend to make myself useful to the colony in whatever way I can.

Oh, and I archived the thread for viewing pleasure at Sup/tg/. So no worries.

>>9403273
Determining mining locations and determining our planetoids composition.

>>9403244
>>9403244

Okey dokey

>>9401870
>>9403289

>>9403324
((Posted by accident. I meant to say: "I wonder what the hell happened here then"))

>>9403338
FCC also questions said incident, yet what has happened has sadly happened. Following purge of Colony AI, one would expect another replacement to arrive shortly with the batch of new Colonists.

NEW THREAD
>>9404013