Post by EmperorMyric on Dec 17, 2017 13:38:12 GMT
ERVO: *Is docked at nagas Shipyards, having recently docked there. is sitting in the captains throne in its construct form on the bridge. looking at screens of readouts projected in the air in front of it.* ... is this what i've been made into? a ship that can sit at its own helm... Theres a bit of a paradox in that...
doctor gernot: *approaches the ship, stopping to examine it, then continues for the entrance
ERVO: *Watching him through one of the screens. Makes a gesture and gives the systems of the airlock at the entrance the command to open for the Dr. as he approaches it. the doors mechanisms opening with a whirr.*
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*gernot enters and makes his way to the bridge*
ERVO: *Waits for him as he comes up, opening bulkhead doors and elevators as the drake needs to pass them. Looking at the spider-like machines that crawl out of the darkness from time to time, intent on their operations as they scuttle along.*
*as he makes his way, gernot scans his surroundings. once he arrives he scans ERVO's avatar.*
Gernot: good afternoon, ERVO...
ERVO: *Regards gernot for a moment from his command throne. one of the spider like machines pausing to scan the earth drake in return.* You are Gernot, i presume? A good afternoon to you as well... *Nods.*
Gernot: so, you are ze master's new recruit? I must zay, I am imprezzed...
ERVO: I,ve grown used to that... *Looks at one of his claws, the mechanical components that make it up shifting.* Apparently, I'm a "Masterwork" of a draconian.... Thank you. Are you one of his group?
gernot: I am. *gernot runs another scan around the room*
ERVO: *Stands up from where he is seated on the throne as Gernot scans the room.* Very well, what am i doing here, in this region? Why has naga sent me to these docks?
Gernot: protection...maintenance.....I suppose...I find it best not to question or limit ze actionz of deities, especially ze draconian.
ERVO: *Winces slightly. remembering his confrontation with jormundgand.* understood... So. *Starts walking towards gernot with a few steps.* How can i help you, at least?
Gernot: *gernot looks up at the construct, his mechanical eye focusing on it* for now I just intend to run some basic diagnostic scanz, I shouldn't be long. zhen, based on zhat, i'll know what to do from that point on. simple work.
ERVO: *Nods.* That's understood... I can wait until then...
Gernot: *approaches the main console and begins working*
ERVO: *Watching him from the eyes of the construct, as well as from the small lenses mounted above the console.* you know how to operate the systems?
gernot: of course, I vouldnt be here if I didn't. besidez, I'm a fast learner.
ERVO: From what i am observing of your keystrokes, you indeed are... *Standing behind Gernot at some distance.*
Gernot: *mutters to himself as he reads the ERVO's status* impressive statistics...although you could be faster....you could use more shielding as vell...perhaps some real weaponry....yes, you shall be a fun project....
ERVO: *watching gernot intently.* I wont deny those facts. I wasnt built for combat... But it might be possible.
Gernot: yes, but soon, you shall be ze definition of combat ready. *Gernot grins* und much, much more....
ERVO: combat ready... Very well. I'll need to be. *Looks at gernot.* But first, i need to know. What, am i? Am i drake, or.... am i entity?
Gernot: *Gernot pauses for a second before answering, hesitating* it is hard to zay...
ERVO: *Standing right behind Gernot now.* What do you mean?
Gernot: *continues working, not directly addressing the construct* you have a drake's zoulshard, even ze appearance though ze construct that you use to interact ....but zhat is not how you vere made or vhat you truly are. you vere just a ship vonce, "alive" in a sense I suppose, but a construct. a vessel. are you alive now? have you magic? a soul? zhat is not for me to decide.
ERVO: *Frowns, but keeps its composure.* Very well, then "Who's" place is it to decide then? Mine own?
gernot: I suppose...independent thought is essential for life...yes, make that decision yourself. don't call upon zhis old drake to answer your woes.
ERVO: *Looks at gernot for a moment.* Well, I suppose that in time I'll find that answer on my own. And i'll decide it on my own then.
Gernot: good, then it's settled. now, anyzhing else you vish to ask? before I begin the real vork?
ERVO: Yes.. *Nods and walks away from gernot.* What do you want to do with the ships in the salvage docks? The Refit crews never managed to clear most of them out...
gernot: I suppose I could find a use for them...
ERVO: Very well then... Thats it. No more questions. *the construct Sits back down in
the captains throne.* just, do what you came here to do...
Gernot: good, I shall. *Gernot starts working*
ERVO: *Watches gernot as he works through the console for over 2 hours, as well as from the eyes of several of the spider-like machines as they move past him throughout the bridge.* Whats the first order of business in my, Upgrades?
Gernot: ve need to focus on your armor und shields first, core defensez. alchemerium plating should do ze trick...perhaps throw in some magi-tech...zhen
remove ze systems you no longer need und make some room und resolve some clearance issues...how are you at manipulating your entire form? ze ship, your body?
ERVO: *Looks at gernot with an unsure look.* That remains to be seen... I was designed to go through such extensive alterations on my own. i, beleive it to be possible now. but i have not Yet tested out large scale alterations on my hull. although micro-tests of various kinds are being done and run through the systems as we speak. Why? Which systems should i discard?
Gernot: zhis is good news indeed, it makes our work much easier. you don't need to remove much, just a few "unnecessary systems" *he starts preparing a list on the screen*. ve might need to completely replace your propulsion systems for more maneuverable ones if these scans are true. you vill be top of zhe line und much, much more zhan a ship once ve're though.
ERVO: Hmm.. *Narrows its eyes slightly as the construct turns and starts going back to the command throne. Reading over the list through its systems.* These will be within my ability... Although, i need to ask? What modes of propulsion will we be replacing my current ones with? i'd like to be aware of that before we start renovations.
Gernot: other than the physical exchange, you vill be relying on your own natural abilities from now on, zhose gifts given to you by zhe draconian, Jormundgand. zhey are there, you just need to try.
ERVO: *The construct tilts it head, clearly curious at the statement.* my, own natural abilities? I, dont not understand what you mean by that? i have other ways to propel myself then? How so? *Glares at Gernot at the mention of jormundgand, the screen flickering slightly in a wavering Marker-like effect as it does.* Do not speak his name around me... that is all i would ask of you personally.
Gernot: ah, yez. I understand. I vasnt very happy vith him either. he didn't like my creations, zaid zhey vere "unnatural, artificial abominations of science" I suppose zhat is an obvious reaction of a god of nature. my master, Nagaetros, Iz much more accepting of my methodz. und yez, zhanks to the black blood und zoul zhard you now possess, you could pozzzess power on par vith a royal drake. you have magic now. alzough...I ztill need to identify what type of "drake" you are...your element...
ERVO: then we could come to an understanding with each other on that state of mind, i would guess. *The construct continues to regard him as it sits back down on the command throne, its systems intigrating back to the ships systems. Several of the spider like machines pausing to look at a moment before continuing.* Perhaps, My... Transmutation. as we can call it. Was an emphasis on that point of view. *The walls of the chamber shutter slightly, expanding and contracting as if breathing.* i need to find that out as well... Magic is not something, that a machine can wrap its head around easily... but, as we've said, im not a traditional sense. Element wise... that i dont know? What would you call metal? of Earth? Does it count as "Earth" to me if i was not built by humans? Would it be Tenebra?...
Gernot: ah, yes, a "stone" drake. ve usually just say earth for stone and plant oriented drakes, it does not matter in ze long run, zhe difference between zhe two is relatively minor, but very well. you are very new to zhis, I understand. you shall find zhat vith time, you vill become much more used to your new cyber organic identity. I shall introduce you to my sons vone day, zhey could help in zhe experience.
ERVO: I... may have to. This is what i am now. *Tilts its head curiously. at least one of the smaller machines stopping at its job preforming maintenance on an open panel to do so as well.* Your, sons? you have offspring? Curious... offspring.. *It seems to muse on that for a few moments.* and are your sons, like i am?
Gernot: zhey are near perfect A.I....prototypes mostly, zhe only vones I have left after ze incident. numbers's 5 und 2 . zhere brotherzzzz have zimce been destroyed.
ERVO: *The construct eyed gernot curiously, the small lens mounted above the console whirring as its odd deign focused more on the drake.* your children, are entities? Interesting... i would meet them someday i hope... And, what was this, incident? you speak of? I've seen enough of your peoples tech to know that it is very sturdy, surpassing even our own in more then a few aspects. Destroying Drake tech must be no easy task...
gernot: unless, of course, drake tech vaz ze culprit. a previous project, to be more accurate. my previous assistant.
ERVO: ... i see... *Looks at gernot a moment more from its command throne, before turning its focus back to its systems.* And, the Black Blood? what am i to do with that? It's been isolated and stored away... But i've yet to put it to any use..
gernot: keep it for now, it could come in handy. zhat blood is jormundgand's token, it can be used for great benefits und since you are under ze master's power now, it iz safe to use.
ERVO: ... Very well, Ore Storage tanks are being used to house it for the time being... And, what am i to do for now? i have found that i can leave my hull in this form, with some minor cosmetic adjustments... it is, still a progressing development. but i should like to know your people more as we, make our renovations. i can stay in communication, if i must..
gernot: very well, but I varn you, zhere vill be risks given your...condition. drakes vill notice vhat you are vithout ze proper protection spells, und zhey don't usually react to A.I. kindly.
ERVO: then, what. should i do? Where can i find the correct spells?
gernot: ive never used zhem so I am not sure...you might need to ask ze master or a more casual magic user for zhe information you desire
ERVO: *makes the constructs head slowly.* Magic... i can barely wrap my systems around it... pure, magicks. i am i such a strange situation, i never imagined that what befell me would have me hunting for a magic user to hide what i really am. Such an odd galaxy this place is...
gernot: in time your confusion should fade, although I don't expect you to ever think organically. at least not totally.
ERVO: i should hope so, *The construct brings up its hands a more screens appear in the air around it. readouts of various types flickering across them.* in the meantime, where can i find a "magic" user of the skill to do what i require them to do?
gernot: hmm....you could try Necrosis. i'll call for him vonce im done here. not much longer.
ERVO: ... i see... What do you have left to do to the systems?
gernot: not much, I just need a copy of your design schematics und a list of materials und technology that vere used to construct you.
ERVO: *The construct narrowed its eyes at this, several of the spider like machines as well as some previously unseen smaller machines stop and observe him, the smaller machines coming out of vents and access hatches across the command deck.* The schematics i can provide. materials as well, but technologies will come at a price... some protocols are still in place.
*to emphisize this, a smaller screen materializes in the air next to the console the Dr. is working at, a full Three dimensional design of the vessel in detail appearing in reddish light.*
gernot: a price? *he stops to scan the display and the smaller machine
ERVO: Yes... I will require your Technologies schematics in return.
gernot: hmm....*to himself, silently* it's master of cards all over again....*to ERVO* very vell...ultimately I see no harm in it.
ERVO: I must apologize, but the last individual that i allowed that amount of Access to Harmed me greatly and put me in the position i am now. I cannot take chances with simply giving away system sub structures and files.
gernot: I understand. very vell. although, ze last group zhat tried to gain my schematics abused vhat I gave zhem und stole a valuable prototype. vone I have yet to re-acquire.
ERVO: I am An entity, The concepts of Greed and Theft hold little Value to me. I hold no interest in "Stealing" these Designs from you. Simply put, i would just like to keep up in what i must know... As well as to Expand my ATS/ASTC library.
gernot: ...very well. you zzzcratch my back, I zzzzcratch yours. *he coughs up sparks*
ERVO: Are you well?... Your systems dont appear to be operating at their full potential, they are, damaged?
gernot: old var injuries und a side effect of old technology. no need to concern yourself.
ERVO: *Looks at gernot for a moment, its constructs attention being drawn from the screen in front of it.* ...Very well. Dismissing that inquiry, You were mentioning Returning Favors? "Me scratching your back?
gernot: yezzz, you give me what I want, then I shall give you vhat you vant. zzzzimple enough, yes?
EROV: .... simple, yes... Very simple. *A plate on the console would then slide back, reveling docking ports of system interfaces.* A simple exchange of information, We both walk away richer with it.
*a click can be heard from behind gernot's mechanical eye. one of his extra limbs reaches back and retrieves a small cylindrical device. the end of it shifts to match the port as gernot moves it into place for the transfer*
*Simultaneously, several transfer files appear on the screen as the entity prepares its end of the transfer, several variants of tech being seen flashing by as 4-D schematic readouts. while a small message would flash on the screen and the entity as it spoke it aloud.*
"Files are ready to transfer."
gernot: *gernot inserts the drive* then let's begin.
ERVO: Very well... *as the entity says this, there is a slight bass hum as the console brings up various other designs, of vessels, Technological readouts, and even Augmented blueprints of alien vessels and machinery that the massive Salvage ship had Harvested in its centuries of use, with occasional recruits from the allied fleets that had participated in the Natza kartania efforts. However, after a few moments of its commencing of its upload, it pauses, waiting for the Dr. to begin his.* Will, you provide me with your's?
Gernot: *begins the transfer while saving the data ERVO made available. mostly hand held devices, schematics for a new series of androids, an odd new gun designed for space craft, cyborg details, and an inter-dimensional platform/ transmitter.*
Ervo: regards the designs that are uploaded. These are sophisticated, even by allied standards… I shall be able to do something with them. Their applicable uses for designs are…. Vast.
Gernot: yezzzz. zhey tend to be...
Ervo: ... *The construct on the captains throne looks over at the drake, its head shifting silently.* Your followers are arming themselves for war, arent they? Rumors reached me in orbit around umbra. your designing for them.
Gernot: yeszzz...i suppose i vould have had to dezzzign weapons for armies eventually. even Einstein was not spared from zzzzuch a task. although...unlike him, i shall not look back vith regrets.
Ervo:... i take it, i am to be an asset in this. upcoming conflict? your recommendations for the modifications suggest that.
Gernot: everyone plays a part in zhe master's plans, Ervo. you should know this
*gernot motions to the device* shall ve continue? or iz zhat all?
Ervo: It was not unexpected... *It looks at the device.* The Transfers have been compleated. the data should be on your device, from the ships in my data library to metallurgy of their hulls, and fuels they take... many systems operation are your now.
…Am i to act as a part of your fleet in this? i assume this, naga has assets in terms of naval power?
Gernot: zhe master desires you to become zhe most powerful und feared ship in zhe galaxy. not impossible...but not easy....*one of Gernot's arms reaches over and takes the drive from the port, placing it back in its slot behind his eye* yeszzzz
Ervo: *Makes a sighing noise.* Not like i have a choice at this point, im a plague ship at this stage... i have no place among their empires anymore. A title of that... can be held, size and power output wise, i rank as a super dread. but i need proper support. i need other vessels of my class. *It pauses for a brief moment, its systems weighting countless possibilities and options avalible to it.* I can refit the salvage docks to support factory functions. i could possibly, retrofit the salvage systems to format new classes of ships, weapons?" it said, looking at the drake askingly.*
Gernot: excellent, Ervo. very good...
Ervo: Very well... i'll start the process once the systems have brought themselves offline. *There is a subtle thrumming sound under the Drs feet as systems deep within the massive ship cycle to life.* Is that all that you'll be needing of me?
Gernot: yeszzz....zhis encounter has been most informative, Ervo....i shall enjoy vorking vith you in zhe future...
Ervo: *Pauses for a moment.* Yes, likewise. i suppose. Thank you for the visit... it was. enlightening on my condition. *it meanwhile focuses on the awakening systems as they power up and gain their bearings. Dividing its attention towards gernot seamlessly.*
Gernot: *starts to walk to the exit of the ship but pauses for a moment, turning to look back at the construct before continuing on his way*
Ervo: *Watches gernot go, not speaking and sitting silently, putting more of his focus towards the ships systems, opening the door to the elevator for gernot. Meanwhile, down in the salvage docks, the spotlights and massive overhead units above the derelict dry docks come to life, illuminating the wrecks suspended by the ships gravity tethers. Hundreds of the small spider-like machines scuttling out of vents and ports along the gantry's running along the docks and crane-like constructs overhanging them.*
*Gernot scans the area and smiles before walking out to the exit and disappearing into thin air*
*Within the ships systems again, ervo watched as Gernot simply vanished off of his monitoring systems. withholding the alarm systems in preference that it was a drake trait. before focusing back on the operations within the salvage docks. New, larger construction machines created from loading mechs exiting trams built along the spine of his hull, going to work re purposing empty docks, while within the docks with wrecks within them. The spider-like machines had begun the process of stripping the hulls of whatever technology and weaponry they held, while wiping files and energy systems. cooking any tech that still functioned. the larger crane constructs above the docks going to work on the largely stripped ships and hull fragments. Slicing them apart with modified energy cutters, the gravity teathers maneuvering them towards the DeGarser field emitters at the base of the docks. The Sub-atomic destabilizing the raw sections of metal into free-floating matter, funneling it to the empty docks, Compressing the metals and their density into new alloys as the reversed and precision engineered DeGarser fields of the ship began to fabricate sheets of ultra hard metals from the raw matter.
In time, new hulls began to form.*
OOC: a conversation between Ervo and Gernot on an unknown shipyard facility in an unknown region of space.
This conversation, in canon. occurred a good deal of time ago. The Ervo having disappeared from the refit docks in obcasio less then a month or so into the first ancerious war.
It should also be worthy to note. that this entry is rough on purpose, as it is an old RP. i apologize if it is of an inconvenience.
doctor gernot: *approaches the ship, stopping to examine it, then continues for the entrance
ERVO: *Watching him through one of the screens. Makes a gesture and gives the systems of the airlock at the entrance the command to open for the Dr. as he approaches it. the doors mechanisms opening with a whirr.*
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*gernot enters and makes his way to the bridge*
ERVO: *Waits for him as he comes up, opening bulkhead doors and elevators as the drake needs to pass them. Looking at the spider-like machines that crawl out of the darkness from time to time, intent on their operations as they scuttle along.*
*as he makes his way, gernot scans his surroundings. once he arrives he scans ERVO's avatar.*
Gernot: good afternoon, ERVO...
ERVO: *Regards gernot for a moment from his command throne. one of the spider like machines pausing to scan the earth drake in return.* You are Gernot, i presume? A good afternoon to you as well... *Nods.*
Gernot: so, you are ze master's new recruit? I must zay, I am imprezzed...
ERVO: I,ve grown used to that... *Looks at one of his claws, the mechanical components that make it up shifting.* Apparently, I'm a "Masterwork" of a draconian.... Thank you. Are you one of his group?
gernot: I am. *gernot runs another scan around the room*
ERVO: *Stands up from where he is seated on the throne as Gernot scans the room.* Very well, what am i doing here, in this region? Why has naga sent me to these docks?
Gernot: protection...maintenance.....I suppose...I find it best not to question or limit ze actionz of deities, especially ze draconian.
ERVO: *Winces slightly. remembering his confrontation with jormundgand.* understood... So. *Starts walking towards gernot with a few steps.* How can i help you, at least?
Gernot: *gernot looks up at the construct, his mechanical eye focusing on it* for now I just intend to run some basic diagnostic scanz, I shouldn't be long. zhen, based on zhat, i'll know what to do from that point on. simple work.
ERVO: *Nods.* That's understood... I can wait until then...
Gernot: *approaches the main console and begins working*
ERVO: *Watching him from the eyes of the construct, as well as from the small lenses mounted above the console.* you know how to operate the systems?
gernot: of course, I vouldnt be here if I didn't. besidez, I'm a fast learner.
ERVO: From what i am observing of your keystrokes, you indeed are... *Standing behind Gernot at some distance.*
Gernot: *mutters to himself as he reads the ERVO's status* impressive statistics...although you could be faster....you could use more shielding as vell...perhaps some real weaponry....yes, you shall be a fun project....
ERVO: *watching gernot intently.* I wont deny those facts. I wasnt built for combat... But it might be possible.
Gernot: yes, but soon, you shall be ze definition of combat ready. *Gernot grins* und much, much more....
ERVO: combat ready... Very well. I'll need to be. *Looks at gernot.* But first, i need to know. What, am i? Am i drake, or.... am i entity?
Gernot: *Gernot pauses for a second before answering, hesitating* it is hard to zay...
ERVO: *Standing right behind Gernot now.* What do you mean?
Gernot: *continues working, not directly addressing the construct* you have a drake's zoulshard, even ze appearance though ze construct that you use to interact ....but zhat is not how you vere made or vhat you truly are. you vere just a ship vonce, "alive" in a sense I suppose, but a construct. a vessel. are you alive now? have you magic? a soul? zhat is not for me to decide.
ERVO: *Frowns, but keeps its composure.* Very well, then "Who's" place is it to decide then? Mine own?
gernot: I suppose...independent thought is essential for life...yes, make that decision yourself. don't call upon zhis old drake to answer your woes.
ERVO: *Looks at gernot for a moment.* Well, I suppose that in time I'll find that answer on my own. And i'll decide it on my own then.
Gernot: good, then it's settled. now, anyzhing else you vish to ask? before I begin the real vork?
ERVO: Yes.. *Nods and walks away from gernot.* What do you want to do with the ships in the salvage docks? The Refit crews never managed to clear most of them out...
gernot: I suppose I could find a use for them...
ERVO: Very well then... Thats it. No more questions. *the construct Sits back down in
the captains throne.* just, do what you came here to do...
Gernot: good, I shall. *Gernot starts working*
ERVO: *Watches gernot as he works through the console for over 2 hours, as well as from the eyes of several of the spider-like machines as they move past him throughout the bridge.* Whats the first order of business in my, Upgrades?
Gernot: ve need to focus on your armor und shields first, core defensez. alchemerium plating should do ze trick...perhaps throw in some magi-tech...zhen
remove ze systems you no longer need und make some room und resolve some clearance issues...how are you at manipulating your entire form? ze ship, your body?
ERVO: *Looks at gernot with an unsure look.* That remains to be seen... I was designed to go through such extensive alterations on my own. i, beleive it to be possible now. but i have not Yet tested out large scale alterations on my hull. although micro-tests of various kinds are being done and run through the systems as we speak. Why? Which systems should i discard?
Gernot: zhis is good news indeed, it makes our work much easier. you don't need to remove much, just a few "unnecessary systems" *he starts preparing a list on the screen*. ve might need to completely replace your propulsion systems for more maneuverable ones if these scans are true. you vill be top of zhe line und much, much more zhan a ship once ve're though.
ERVO: Hmm.. *Narrows its eyes slightly as the construct turns and starts going back to the command throne. Reading over the list through its systems.* These will be within my ability... Although, i need to ask? What modes of propulsion will we be replacing my current ones with? i'd like to be aware of that before we start renovations.
Gernot: other than the physical exchange, you vill be relying on your own natural abilities from now on, zhose gifts given to you by zhe draconian, Jormundgand. zhey are there, you just need to try.
ERVO: *The construct tilts it head, clearly curious at the statement.* my, own natural abilities? I, dont not understand what you mean by that? i have other ways to propel myself then? How so? *Glares at Gernot at the mention of jormundgand, the screen flickering slightly in a wavering Marker-like effect as it does.* Do not speak his name around me... that is all i would ask of you personally.
Gernot: ah, yez. I understand. I vasnt very happy vith him either. he didn't like my creations, zaid zhey vere "unnatural, artificial abominations of science" I suppose zhat is an obvious reaction of a god of nature. my master, Nagaetros, Iz much more accepting of my methodz. und yez, zhanks to the black blood und zoul zhard you now possess, you could pozzzess power on par vith a royal drake. you have magic now. alzough...I ztill need to identify what type of "drake" you are...your element...
ERVO: then we could come to an understanding with each other on that state of mind, i would guess. *The construct continues to regard him as it sits back down on the command throne, its systems intigrating back to the ships systems. Several of the spider like machines pausing to look at a moment before continuing.* Perhaps, My... Transmutation. as we can call it. Was an emphasis on that point of view. *The walls of the chamber shutter slightly, expanding and contracting as if breathing.* i need to find that out as well... Magic is not something, that a machine can wrap its head around easily... but, as we've said, im not a traditional sense. Element wise... that i dont know? What would you call metal? of Earth? Does it count as "Earth" to me if i was not built by humans? Would it be Tenebra?...
Gernot: ah, yes, a "stone" drake. ve usually just say earth for stone and plant oriented drakes, it does not matter in ze long run, zhe difference between zhe two is relatively minor, but very well. you are very new to zhis, I understand. you shall find zhat vith time, you vill become much more used to your new cyber organic identity. I shall introduce you to my sons vone day, zhey could help in zhe experience.
ERVO: I... may have to. This is what i am now. *Tilts its head curiously. at least one of the smaller machines stopping at its job preforming maintenance on an open panel to do so as well.* Your, sons? you have offspring? Curious... offspring.. *It seems to muse on that for a few moments.* and are your sons, like i am?
Gernot: zhey are near perfect A.I....prototypes mostly, zhe only vones I have left after ze incident. numbers's 5 und 2 . zhere brotherzzzz have zimce been destroyed.
ERVO: *The construct eyed gernot curiously, the small lens mounted above the console whirring as its odd deign focused more on the drake.* your children, are entities? Interesting... i would meet them someday i hope... And, what was this, incident? you speak of? I've seen enough of your peoples tech to know that it is very sturdy, surpassing even our own in more then a few aspects. Destroying Drake tech must be no easy task...
gernot: unless, of course, drake tech vaz ze culprit. a previous project, to be more accurate. my previous assistant.
ERVO: ... i see... *Looks at gernot a moment more from its command throne, before turning its focus back to its systems.* And, the Black Blood? what am i to do with that? It's been isolated and stored away... But i've yet to put it to any use..
gernot: keep it for now, it could come in handy. zhat blood is jormundgand's token, it can be used for great benefits und since you are under ze master's power now, it iz safe to use.
ERVO: ... Very well, Ore Storage tanks are being used to house it for the time being... And, what am i to do for now? i have found that i can leave my hull in this form, with some minor cosmetic adjustments... it is, still a progressing development. but i should like to know your people more as we, make our renovations. i can stay in communication, if i must..
gernot: very well, but I varn you, zhere vill be risks given your...condition. drakes vill notice vhat you are vithout ze proper protection spells, und zhey don't usually react to A.I. kindly.
ERVO: then, what. should i do? Where can i find the correct spells?
gernot: ive never used zhem so I am not sure...you might need to ask ze master or a more casual magic user for zhe information you desire
ERVO: *makes the constructs head slowly.* Magic... i can barely wrap my systems around it... pure, magicks. i am i such a strange situation, i never imagined that what befell me would have me hunting for a magic user to hide what i really am. Such an odd galaxy this place is...
gernot: in time your confusion should fade, although I don't expect you to ever think organically. at least not totally.
ERVO: i should hope so, *The construct brings up its hands a more screens appear in the air around it. readouts of various types flickering across them.* in the meantime, where can i find a "magic" user of the skill to do what i require them to do?
gernot: hmm....you could try Necrosis. i'll call for him vonce im done here. not much longer.
ERVO: ... i see... What do you have left to do to the systems?
gernot: not much, I just need a copy of your design schematics und a list of materials und technology that vere used to construct you.
ERVO: *The construct narrowed its eyes at this, several of the spider like machines as well as some previously unseen smaller machines stop and observe him, the smaller machines coming out of vents and access hatches across the command deck.* The schematics i can provide. materials as well, but technologies will come at a price... some protocols are still in place.
*to emphisize this, a smaller screen materializes in the air next to the console the Dr. is working at, a full Three dimensional design of the vessel in detail appearing in reddish light.*
gernot: a price? *he stops to scan the display and the smaller machine
ERVO: Yes... I will require your Technologies schematics in return.
gernot: hmm....*to himself, silently* it's master of cards all over again....*to ERVO* very vell...ultimately I see no harm in it.
ERVO: I must apologize, but the last individual that i allowed that amount of Access to Harmed me greatly and put me in the position i am now. I cannot take chances with simply giving away system sub structures and files.
gernot: I understand. very vell. although, ze last group zhat tried to gain my schematics abused vhat I gave zhem und stole a valuable prototype. vone I have yet to re-acquire.
ERVO: I am An entity, The concepts of Greed and Theft hold little Value to me. I hold no interest in "Stealing" these Designs from you. Simply put, i would just like to keep up in what i must know... As well as to Expand my ATS/ASTC library.
gernot: ...very well. you zzzcratch my back, I zzzzcratch yours. *he coughs up sparks*
ERVO: Are you well?... Your systems dont appear to be operating at their full potential, they are, damaged?
gernot: old var injuries und a side effect of old technology. no need to concern yourself.
ERVO: *Looks at gernot for a moment, its constructs attention being drawn from the screen in front of it.* ...Very well. Dismissing that inquiry, You were mentioning Returning Favors? "Me scratching your back?
gernot: yezzz, you give me what I want, then I shall give you vhat you vant. zzzzimple enough, yes?
EROV: .... simple, yes... Very simple. *A plate on the console would then slide back, reveling docking ports of system interfaces.* A simple exchange of information, We both walk away richer with it.
*a click can be heard from behind gernot's mechanical eye. one of his extra limbs reaches back and retrieves a small cylindrical device. the end of it shifts to match the port as gernot moves it into place for the transfer*
*Simultaneously, several transfer files appear on the screen as the entity prepares its end of the transfer, several variants of tech being seen flashing by as 4-D schematic readouts. while a small message would flash on the screen and the entity as it spoke it aloud.*
"Files are ready to transfer."
gernot: *gernot inserts the drive* then let's begin.
ERVO: Very well... *as the entity says this, there is a slight bass hum as the console brings up various other designs, of vessels, Technological readouts, and even Augmented blueprints of alien vessels and machinery that the massive Salvage ship had Harvested in its centuries of use, with occasional recruits from the allied fleets that had participated in the Natza kartania efforts. However, after a few moments of its commencing of its upload, it pauses, waiting for the Dr. to begin his.* Will, you provide me with your's?
Gernot: *begins the transfer while saving the data ERVO made available. mostly hand held devices, schematics for a new series of androids, an odd new gun designed for space craft, cyborg details, and an inter-dimensional platform/ transmitter.*
Ervo: regards the designs that are uploaded. These are sophisticated, even by allied standards… I shall be able to do something with them. Their applicable uses for designs are…. Vast.
Gernot: yezzzz. zhey tend to be...
Ervo: ... *The construct on the captains throne looks over at the drake, its head shifting silently.* Your followers are arming themselves for war, arent they? Rumors reached me in orbit around umbra. your designing for them.
Gernot: yeszzz...i suppose i vould have had to dezzzign weapons for armies eventually. even Einstein was not spared from zzzzuch a task. although...unlike him, i shall not look back vith regrets.
Ervo:... i take it, i am to be an asset in this. upcoming conflict? your recommendations for the modifications suggest that.
Gernot: everyone plays a part in zhe master's plans, Ervo. you should know this
*gernot motions to the device* shall ve continue? or iz zhat all?
Ervo: It was not unexpected... *It looks at the device.* The Transfers have been compleated. the data should be on your device, from the ships in my data library to metallurgy of their hulls, and fuels they take... many systems operation are your now.
…Am i to act as a part of your fleet in this? i assume this, naga has assets in terms of naval power?
Gernot: zhe master desires you to become zhe most powerful und feared ship in zhe galaxy. not impossible...but not easy....*one of Gernot's arms reaches over and takes the drive from the port, placing it back in its slot behind his eye* yeszzzz
Ervo: *Makes a sighing noise.* Not like i have a choice at this point, im a plague ship at this stage... i have no place among their empires anymore. A title of that... can be held, size and power output wise, i rank as a super dread. but i need proper support. i need other vessels of my class. *It pauses for a brief moment, its systems weighting countless possibilities and options avalible to it.* I can refit the salvage docks to support factory functions. i could possibly, retrofit the salvage systems to format new classes of ships, weapons?" it said, looking at the drake askingly.*
Gernot: excellent, Ervo. very good...
Ervo: Very well... i'll start the process once the systems have brought themselves offline. *There is a subtle thrumming sound under the Drs feet as systems deep within the massive ship cycle to life.* Is that all that you'll be needing of me?
Gernot: yeszzz....zhis encounter has been most informative, Ervo....i shall enjoy vorking vith you in zhe future...
Ervo: *Pauses for a moment.* Yes, likewise. i suppose. Thank you for the visit... it was. enlightening on my condition. *it meanwhile focuses on the awakening systems as they power up and gain their bearings. Dividing its attention towards gernot seamlessly.*
Gernot: *starts to walk to the exit of the ship but pauses for a moment, turning to look back at the construct before continuing on his way*
Ervo: *Watches gernot go, not speaking and sitting silently, putting more of his focus towards the ships systems, opening the door to the elevator for gernot. Meanwhile, down in the salvage docks, the spotlights and massive overhead units above the derelict dry docks come to life, illuminating the wrecks suspended by the ships gravity tethers. Hundreds of the small spider-like machines scuttling out of vents and ports along the gantry's running along the docks and crane-like constructs overhanging them.*
*Gernot scans the area and smiles before walking out to the exit and disappearing into thin air*
*Within the ships systems again, ervo watched as Gernot simply vanished off of his monitoring systems. withholding the alarm systems in preference that it was a drake trait. before focusing back on the operations within the salvage docks. New, larger construction machines created from loading mechs exiting trams built along the spine of his hull, going to work re purposing empty docks, while within the docks with wrecks within them. The spider-like machines had begun the process of stripping the hulls of whatever technology and weaponry they held, while wiping files and energy systems. cooking any tech that still functioned. the larger crane constructs above the docks going to work on the largely stripped ships and hull fragments. Slicing them apart with modified energy cutters, the gravity teathers maneuvering them towards the DeGarser field emitters at the base of the docks. The Sub-atomic destabilizing the raw sections of metal into free-floating matter, funneling it to the empty docks, Compressing the metals and their density into new alloys as the reversed and precision engineered DeGarser fields of the ship began to fabricate sheets of ultra hard metals from the raw matter.
In time, new hulls began to form.*
OOC: a conversation between Ervo and Gernot on an unknown shipyard facility in an unknown region of space.
This conversation, in canon. occurred a good deal of time ago. The Ervo having disappeared from the refit docks in obcasio less then a month or so into the first ancerious war.
It should also be worthy to note. that this entry is rough on purpose, as it is an old RP. i apologize if it is of an inconvenience.