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[oncearanger]

Hey everyone.

First, if anyone here knew Ed Elric, he's left us for home. He was my lab partner and friend for the last few months, and I'm going to miss him.

Second: this cold isn't exactly the best environment for plant growth, but plants are an important food group for most of us. I've brought some spectrum lamps for plant growth back from Hydroponics on the base, along with some I built myself. There should be enough to power a small indoor agriculture operation for a while, and I'm working on more with my limited supplies.

Third: I'm also working on compact heaters if any of you ended up in unheated residences. The process is slow without supplies or collaborators, but if current progress holds, five should be ready within the week.

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[patriotsprodigy]

I could help with the compact heaters if you'd like. We could probably get more than five done, working together.

[oncearanger]

I'd like that.

But I don't think I've seen your name before. I'm Billy, one of many wayward mechanics here.

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[buttpunch]

I'll be making my way down later in the month with some more basic equipment, if anyone needs it! And I'd be happy to teach people anything they don't know about the spectrum lamps.

It also might be worth it to ask around! The cold, more than any lack of sun, is going to kill any plants before they can thrive. The locals must have tips, since there's plenty of farming underground, to my understanding!

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[oncearanger]

That's what my work on the heating systems is for.

Thanks. Would you mind if I asked what you were planning to pack?

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[khajidont]

Sorry about your friend.

And you know my mechanical expertise isn't exactly the greatest already, but if you need a hand, just let me know ok?

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[oncearanger]

I will. Thanks.

Hey, have you been exploring out here?

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[alittlesweptup]

Check with DITR. We brought back a few commercial generators that the lads over with the transporter are using. Between you and a DITR rep, you might be able to get them to lend you one if you need something to cover a gap in your power supply

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[oncearanger]

I will. Thank you.

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[maddeninghatter]

Putting in a request for a heater.

[ Angelic sunshine only goes so far. ]

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[oncearanger]

All right. I can give you one of the existing units.

[ready_to_bloom]

I'm sorry about your friend.

I have met some of the locals who do the farming - if you like, I will introduce you.

[oncearanger]

Thank you.

And that would be great. I'm definitely no farmer, but if I learn what they're doing maybe I can meet their needs.

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[gillitine]

By indoor agriculture, do you mean something like a greenhouse?

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[oncearanger]

Something like that.

A greenhouse captures natural heat from sunlight and prevents it from escaping, providing a warm environment for plants. That could work here, but I think we'd need to supplement it with handmade heat sources.

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[enduringwinter]

when you mentioned that the building process for heaters was slow, I didn't expect five to be the number you've completed.

will complete.

[or maybe that's just showing the level of technological know-how in different worlds? Hmmm...]

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[oncearanger]

I have a few partners, now, so I can bump that up to fifteen in a week---providing we find sufficient raw material.

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[inafadingcrown]

Might you have room for a few medicinal herbs among your crops?

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[oncearanger]

Of course I would. I'm still consulting with the others about how best to grow, but I know those herbs are important. They'll be well taken care of.

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[transuniversal]

If that was a subtle request for collaborators, I can volunteer assistance. It would probably be much less complicated than the sort of machinery I'm used to.

[Spaceships and deep space transmitters and portals to view the potentialities of space/time.}

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[oncearanger]

Honestly, it wasn't. But I'd be happy to meet and see what we can do.

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[worldswillburn]

We're finally moving up in the world. What's left of it, anyways.

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[oncearanger]

I'll be satisfied when we have vehicles. I'm thinking of snowmobiles for a next project.

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[needsteaplz]

[Saori's looking a little worn out compared to the last time they met. Then again, she has been a bit of a recluse for some time. Despite that though, she decides to go for a video reply.]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend, Billy.

I'd be glad to help with my powers to help the plants survive.

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[oncearanger]

Thanks. It'd really be a big help.

Have you found somewhere to stay?

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[devotedtothecore]

If you are still in need of collaborators, I would offer what assistance I could.

My technological background isn't as advanced as I would prefer, with what is known here, but compact heaters are simple enough.

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[oncearanger]

Trust me, my knowledge is a little outdated as well. I'm still catching up.

And I'd appreciate that a lot. Thanks.