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sᴏʟᴅɪᴇʀ BLUE ([personal profile] firstroar) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2014-01-11 05:57 pm

xi. voice + text

I have information to share with you all, about information that we lack.

[a pause.]



For as long as we have endured this world, changed it or watched it change well beyond our control, the amount we do know is vastly smaller than what we don’t. Perhaps never will. So it is that our struggles are like...swiping in the dark, feeling out shapes and phantoms we can perceive as guesses at best. Or, maybe better...there are suggestions of light to trace out those shapes, but never enough to be certain. Only enough to strike.

The artificial intelligence we rescued has confirmed there is no exact point recorded for the origin of the United Earth’s ruling computer. It makes sense: History is written and told by those in power. The less we understand about it, so more is the advantage and threat it has against us. As it stands, we don’t know what dire impact we may have caused in altering the world to this state. We don't know how long days like these can last, what is in the works over there.

Regardless of what is chosen for our steps in the future, I believe it in everyone’s interest to know about this machine’s past. AI has offered the chance to piece together the missing history of the United Earth, should we wish it.

[another pause.]

The problem with this is the exact one it seeks to resolve: I can’t tell you what to expect.

The point of focus to start is the very day the United Earth is established, and the records of it are vague at best, pointedly pro-UE throughout. What may be waiting there could be dangerous or not at all.

It’s why this is something everyone should hear and understand. Something everyone can put a hand in, in some way. Powerful fighters, quick-thinking saboteurs, hackers, healers…

But going in all at once, as an army, may not be the best approach. A small number to survey, relay information, and signal reinforcements should there be a need...Which means a greater number waiting on standby for a potential call.

The AI itself can be carried to this point in time by way of one of the diamond drives, and, given the chance to digest as much as it can in that particular point in time...it can clear the path for greater understanding of what was at work to build this enemy.

It means this isn’t a single trip, but the springboard to a number of missions. It’s knowledge to be gained to make wiser choices for the here and now...and tomorrow and yesterday, perhaps. I can’t say what’s right, how much of a hand we should have in this world’s history.

At the least, we can paint for ourselves a better picture of the world we are all trapped in...and, maybe, glean some sense of what kind of impact we make on it, living as we do.

Should you wish to do this, I can give you what little information there is to work with. And that's something that can change and grow.


[immediately following this posting, a text transcription of this entire tl;dr is available to read. all responses by Blue will be VOICE

also, ooc sign-ups]
salvagedsoul: (Q // gaze)

voice

[personal profile] salvagedsoul 2014-01-11 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you want me to come and assist?
hornedomen: (Default)

[Video]

[personal profile] hornedomen 2014-01-12 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
If we do this, we'll get closer to stopping the UE, right? I'd like to help.
hornedomen: (regret)

[personal profile] hornedomen 2014-01-12 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[He touched his Mark. This had to be done, for his world and for many more.]

[Quietly:] I think I was chosen for this. [If he were not chosen, he probably would have died long ago. He believed that.]

Don't worry, I'll have protection.
selfequipped: (but they suck to do alone y'know)

voice.

[personal profile] selfequipped 2014-01-12 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
So the answer to "what can we know?" to work on this is we can't know, not yet. Of course. [That's her processing the information.]

I'd love the information.
hornedomen: (Default)

[personal profile] hornedomen 2014-01-12 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
[He hesitated. But...

He sighed softly.] I understand.

[Perhaps he understood more than he let on. So many people have wanted to keep him safe. He appreciated their concern, but he could not get anything done from hiding.]
selfequipped: (what? i'm not too good for 90s music)

[personal profile] selfequipped 2014-01-12 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
The problem is always the question of what those other switches do, right? But sometimes you have to hit them anyway.

I look forward to it.
individualist: (Default)

voice;

[personal profile] individualist 2014-01-12 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
[An elderly, hoarse voice.]

Tell me everything you know of it.
individualist: (Default)

[personal profile] individualist 2014-01-12 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
[...disappointing, he thinks. He had a feeling that was all there was, but.]

I suppose it is to be expected, considering our situation was never too well-informed to begin with.

I'd simply hoped for more. No matter, then.
crocodilesmiles: (☇ smile knowingly)

[personal profile] crocodilesmiles 2014-01-12 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
It was so sweet of you to wait until I got back, Blue!

( Teasing, oh gosh is she teasing. )

I want to help.
commentboxtroll: (one may know how to conquer)

audio

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2014-01-12 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, he didn't want to sit around in freezy mcfreezeland idly anyhow, so this works. ]

The mission I just returned from relied a lot on a dummy AI that we brought along in one of the drives, so I do have experience helping get those settled in the field, if that's useful at all. I'm more of a planner than a fighter, however.
crocodilesmiles: (☇ smile with pleasure looking left)

[personal profile] crocodilesmiles 2014-01-12 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
I know, I'm pretty fearsome! Which is why I'm good for this. On the info gathering side, that kind of stuff.
have_hat_will_travel: (Chibi Smile)

[personal profile] have_hat_will_travel 2014-01-12 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
I'm game, if you've got use for someone who can charm people into doing nearly whatever she wants.
tergiversant: (A matter of astonishing interest)

Audio

[personal profile] tergiversant 2014-01-12 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
I hath skills of illusion which can create a cover for any observer with a mind to touch.

A camera and computer, however, I can not cover the eyes of. I should require one who is skilled in such manipulation to compliment mine own actions. After such, I can guarantee safety of mine team, barring foolishness.
commentboxtroll: (there is always opportunity)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2014-01-12 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Now those I do have quite a few of. Is there anything else you'd like to know? I'm pretty sure you and I haven't worked together before.
soul_sister: (Celebrate)

Video

[personal profile] soul_sister 2014-01-12 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
We can bring the boom! Just tell us where you need us.

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