A few hours later, the plane lands and Silas welcomes, "Welcome to Asimov Island. Where next generation technologies and space research are done. Neon I understand you need a powered suit, the hardsuit project is the next best thing."
JD didn't like being down here, Dr. Hertz was... unnerving. Not to mention the new robots being produced. After countless failures with the droids it was determined that they needed dedicated soldiers. The Droids still served fine in other roles, but for actual combat, they needed a edge.
Seeing the new designs, the Synaptic, the Titan, the Goliath, they were so inhuman it bugged JD. The Synaptic was a bipedal mass production unit, it's head was at best a sensor suite with no human features, not even eyes.
The Titan was a 9 foot tall biped with a energy cannon for a right arm and a large kinetic shield for a left arm.
The Goliath worried JD the most, it stood over 12 feet tall and was at best, 2 legs and a tank, nothing but weaponry built on.
JD missed the idea of building machines meant to represent the human form. More Replicants were being made but... this... this was just unnerving.
Hertz waved a sleek metal teal hand, "Come come AR-0."
"I have a name sir..."
"John Doe is not a name. It is a title..." Hertz explained.
"JD is a name..." JD meekly protested.
The Replicant stepped forward and saw what Hertz was looking over, Subject 16, the only Pokemon Cyborg ever devised. "What is this about sir?"
"We need 16 back," "Need?" "Or rather we need 16 out of the possible hands of the J-Team. Subject 16 completed a raid on one of our Alola outposts, setting back Project Ragnarok. The destructive power we imbued him with is being used against us."
"Why did you give him those IV stats in the first place? ...Sir..."
Hertz looked up and adjusted his glasses, the eyes behind them lifeless as they focused on JD. "Oh it's simple, the J-Team."
JD raised a brow, "I worked with a few of them, they are more dysfunctional than anything."
"That's their most dangerous feature, the rookie to the professional. Unpredictable, pure destructive power was needed... and Genesects are very dangerous. Plasma's notes were very helpful."
JD frowned, "Okay so I'm on retrieval then."
"Oh of course. It isn't as if we can get CleverOS to handle 16."
As if on cue, a blue optic appeared on a screen, and a deep voice rang out.
"I am still being updated, these new updates are... fantastic. I'm learning so much."
This was what worried JD the most about Rossum's direction, Clever was a ally yes, but was it a good idea to make him this smart? He had seen Oran OS and how their personality turned out, maybe Porygon were supposed to be the only stable AI ever made by humanity.
"Now. Go."
Hertz looked away from JD and got back to work, engineers coming in to start the tests for the new robots. Clever could be heard laughing as JD stepped out, "Don't worry friend. I'll warm up Chamber 14 for you, your favorite teleport chamber."
JD was worried about the future of this organization.
16 was making his march, there were still outposts scattered among the islands, his mission was still on going. Once all Rossum influence was removed from the island, he could relax and watch the birds again.
Though Rossum wasn't stupid, they probably were preparing to send in a agent or some droids to capture or kill him. <Likelihood of opportunity at 83%...>
*KA-FWASH*, the static discharge went off and there stood a man in a black coat. 16's optics labelled him as Android Repicant-0.
<96%...>
JD stepped forward, "Hello 16. You may call me JD, I am the pinnacle of Rossum research, so please surrender quietly and we may just let you live."
<Negative. Rossum is a threat to peace and stability.>
JD sighed, of course he believed that, "No my friend. We are trying to build a peaceful world. One without the need for teams, or battles, or even poachers."
<The world you would build is one devoid of life.>
JD checked 16 over, the shell was too thick and armored, the blaster would do nothing. JD had to rely on his fists.
"You are aware I am of a more advanced model than you. You will lose..."
<Wrong, I am made of a combination of biological and synthetic components, my internal construction is more durable than your frame.>
JD decided to test that, charging straight at 16 and gripped right onto him, attempting to slam the Genesect to the ground.
Surprisingly, 16 held, and backhanded (Back-clawed?) JD off. JD wiped the blood from his lips and spit, "Impressive... We really put you together."
JD charged forward gripping onto 16 and slammed him into a tree, scratch that, through the tree.
It was a contest of durability and strength, 16's tech cannon was useless as JD could easily dodge, and JD didn't have any pokemon moves on hand. The two were matched, or so JD thought anyways, he could feel the ground moving slowly underneath him.
"Surrender you overgrown insect! We are working for the best interests of humanity, we are trying to make the world safe and ensure humanity's future! What are you working for? How many birds you can watch!"
<You are a Porygon piloting a meat suit! You aren't loyal! You are selfish, you must see that Rossum is dangerous and will stomp over anyone to get there!>
JD faltered a bit, trying to ignore the statement, "We helped destabilize Neo-Flare! They were dangerous and would hurt many humans! No place for them or their ideology in our future! I even gave the team pizza and weed after!"
<One good deed will not justify the lives you have destroyed and altered in the process! You are aware of a number of projects, including Project Circe! Do not let the temptation of what you have seduce you!>
JD faltered again, he couldn't argue, he didn't know what to say, next thing he knew, a claw was wrapped around his neck and slammed him into the ground, he felt his body's arm being tugged and with a metal snap, the arm had been ripped right out of its socket. 16 dropped it and looked at JD.
<All this... over a body. What do you desire so much that you are willing to sacrifice others.>
JD sat up, his porygon self floating out, <When did you get so eloquent... why did you leave?>
16 looked at the miserable Porygon, <I have spent a great deal of time out. Getting to learn about this world, from its birds, to its trees, to its people, to its birds. I do not wish to partake in the destruction Rossum will cause. You seem selfish but not without morals. Do take pride in your assistance on the Neo-Flare assault, learn from it and why you should be prideful.>
16 marched off as JD reentered the body, "Clever... I need a teleport out. Mission failure. 16 is too smart for us now."
"I had money on him anyway. Don't worry, we'll learn."
JD vanished.
like christ, but with more nails
Channah: <True. I never beat it wasted time riding around on Datch and the shark, but I did like the game. Just thought no one else did.>
-the one Tyto pokes rocks backward, but doesn't do anything more. The whispering dies down instantly-
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
The Flamebringer
Malik: "That's not saying much, boss."
AU!Natalie: "More than a few weeks ago."
Malik: "Fair."
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Flying Colors
Corrin: -sighs wistfully- It is a shame... the sword was bound to me, so its absence has been making my unfamiliarity with my current state even worse than usual.
-The PA system calls the groups flight number.-
Mason: About time.
-A certain woman, frighteningly difficult to discern, glances at the footage of the chaos at the entrance.-
Dr. Robinson: Oh, for the love of...
-She gets up and exits her office, shadows flickering behind her.-
The Flamebringer
Meet The New Boss
Flying Colors
-As they filter toward the airplane, Corrin shakes her head.-
Corrin: Not that I know of. Certainly not consciously.
Silas smirks a bit, "Come on I'll show you on the tour."
He steps into a electric cart, "I'll take you to the factory for our Hard Shell Space Suits. Aka, the motorized spacesuit. Alternatively, power armor."
The Flamebringer
Flying Colors
Corrin: I suppose. Assuming it even fell into this world in the first place...
-Hey, so, as it turns out, Corrin and Artoria's seats are directly next to each other, with Mason's separated from them by the aisle.-
Mason: Have fun, you two.
Corrin: Pardon?
Meet The New Boss
The Wanderer
Channah's Secret Base
-To Channah-
<Yeah, still hope it'll get a sequel one of these days...>
Tyto: <A hunter never gives up!>
-And starts scanning with Foresight-
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Silas starts the cart, and with Hacks by his side, the 4 take off, heading to the factory section, along the way the island itself is made clear. Large rockets are seen on launch pads getting prepped for the next big launch, "We do a lot of hard work out here. Space is the future of humanity after all."
They entered the factory, numerous parts, vehicles, and even a few robots were being manufactured.
Johnathan sat there looking over the suit fabricator, "Ah Silas. What brings you back to the island?"
"Had a promise to fufill. I keep em."
"Alright lad what do you need?"
"Access to the fabricator and a bare suit for modification."
Johnathan blinked, "Would it relate to your guests?"
Hacks smirked, "Hey Johnathan. S'me Hacks."
John blinked, looked at his bourbon bottle and said, "I need to find a boyfriend who will keep me stable... I've been drinking too much."
Johnathan limped off.
The Flamebringer
At Mason's comment Artoria goes luminescent red because unlike Corrin she fully understands Mason's comment and the reasoning behind it.
Malik: "Getting ideas, boss?"
AU!Natalie: "Perhaps."
edited 23rd Jan '18 8:05:19 PM by Izshta
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Meet The New Boss
-Neon is resisting the urge to look at all the COOL SHIT and gush about it-
edited 23rd Jan '18 8:04:49 PM by Umbramatic
Contact Me!
pain peko
Serena: <Alright Lucina, let's go.>
-As Morgan leaves, she notes the similarities between him and Lucina. The latter follows the Togekiss, hand resting on the Falchion's hilt.-
Serena: <I don't think you're allowed to have that sword; it'll probably have to go in storage.>
Lucina: "If anyone tries to take Falchion they can have it. Blade-first in their chest."
Serena: <Okay then. Rude.>
Sumia: "Of course. When has it ever been easy?"
"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"
Flying Colors
Corrin: That is a rather cynical way of looking at fate...
-She gives Artoria a concerned look, which is replaced by a different concerned look upon seeing her so red.-
Corrin: Artoria, are you okay? You've looked rather feverish all day.
-She holds a hand up to Artoria's forehead.-
"Careful now. We are only loaning you this equipment. So we'd like it relatively the same."
Hacks hefted a large heavy suit onto a nearby metal table. Silas took the helmet off and showed it off, it was almost designed like a medieval knight.
"We opted for a knight motif, figuring it would make us look heroic along with the bright colours."
Hacks chuckled, "The suit is heavy but is made with next generation lightweight materials, making it durable, considering the hazards in space that's needed."
"More or less, it's a suit of powered armor."
The two shrugged, Hacks laughed and shrugged, "I'm a fighter by nature, my brother here is the egghead."
"I've been working on ideas for a lightweight suit powered by aura. Enhancing reflexes and strength, I figure there might be a few people who want one."
"Whatever the case, what are you looking for Neon?"
Meet The New Boss
Neon: -inspects the armor- Mobility is a plus. The ability to channel Psychic instead of Auric energies could be as well. But I think I can use this as a base...
Contact Me!
The Flamebringer
like christ, but with more nails
Channah: <Might happen but I kinda think no. Oh well. Hey, Basil. See if you can turn the TV on.>
Basil: -obediently pads over and does Electric shenanigans to the TV, bringing it flickering to life-
Channah: -goes to the Gamecube, pausing before pecking at the power button-
-the Gamecube logo starts building itself onscreen after a moment of delay-
Channah: -hops up and down once- <It works, hey.>
-the Foresight reveals... tiny recording equipment and a microphone stuffed inside a few of the Wynauts-
edited 23rd Jan '18 8:22:32 PM by Metanoia
There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
Silas turns to AU!Natalie, "You said you had knowledge in prosthetics... and judging by your hands. You do. Tell me, the idea here is to turn this into a proper suit of powered armor. Do you happen to have any ideas in making it... sleeker or any tools it could use?"
Flying Colors
Corrin: If you say so... please do tell me if you feel ill, though, it seems rather worrisome.
-The pilot starts preparing for takeoff.-
Myth creater
-"Ramona walks down the dark, dusty hallway, never once putting her camera down"-
Ramona: Okay, so it looks like the ghost of this house can actually rearrange where people are in here. For example -now in a sad voice- my adorable Vicky is missing. So we are going to search every nook and cranny until we find-
-"In front of Ramona a small, cardboard box is shaking"-
Ramona: -gasp- ghost stuff, okay guys, let's check this out.
-"Ramona goes over to the box, and slowly lifts it up a tiny bit. Suddenly, a shupet shoots out from under the box and disappears down the hall"-
Ramona: Huh, you know, that's the first mon I've seen in here so far.
Let's all have fun
-To Channah-
<Well, I beat it, and got most of of the bonus Courage Emblems. It's odd, but not any weirder than the stuff I get into in real life.>
Tyto: -Tries poking one of the dolls-
Ann: Get 'em guys!
Cristata: -Crunches an Alakazam-
Genmei: -Smashes a Mightyena through a wall with Close Combat-
Zarigani: -Uses Crabhammer on a Sudowoodo-
Fortuna: -Uses Moonblast on a Muk-
Gekkota: -Leaf Blades a Golem-
Hirunda: -Uses Boomburst on an Unfezant-
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.