Kodan Black Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Location: F09 - Arium Minor Tags: Science, Octan, Civil, Vehicle // PERSONAL DIARY // As a recent graduate of the Octan Science Academy (with honors!) I was excited to see my first assignment in the real world. I'd been sent to Arium Minor to work with Dr. Martenz. I hadn't been quite sure what I would be doing, but it felt good to finally be able to contribute and Dr. Martenz was well regarded within the company. Upon arrival at the Octan Corp ship on planet I introduced myself to Dr. Martenz and was a bit saddened by how little attention he seemed to pay to my arrival. He seemed distracted by his work and quite busy. He said that some of the local alien pathogens were fascinating and had a lot of potential in the biomass field. He then said he needed me to take a pair of monkeys from Medical down to the Lab. They had been exposed to some of the pathogens and he needed them monitored. I tried to tell him that while I minored in xenobiochemology that my primary field of expertise was robotics including drones and autonomous vehicles. He asked if I had taken the "REQUIRED clinicals" at the academy, to which I had to say I had. We were short staffed at the moment he explained and given that I knew the proper safety protocols and had a containment suit I would need to contribute to the needs of the company and not be as worried about my own desires. "There will be plenty of opportunities to play with your robots!" he said rather dismissively. Obviously he thought of himself as a true scientist and I was merely a boy playing with toys to him. But he was an important scientist and I didn't want to make a bad first impression so I complied. I had been a bit worried about his repeated warnings to keep my containment suit on and NOT let the monkeys escape. Plus it was disconcerting that he asked if all of my next of kin info had been filled out. The dart gun mounted near my seat seemed more for show than to actually be used. I made sure to drive very carefully and ensure my cargo made it to the Lab safely. It may not be how I pictured my post-Academy life, but it certainly isn't boring! Apologies for the bad pictures and quick build, I joined mid-week and thus was quite rushed. Hopefully churn out better stuff going forward! Go Octan! Edited June 12, 2015 by Kodan Black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted June 12, 2015 Lovely story! You really captured the bureaucratic nightmare I imagine Octancorp to be under the surface with the frustrating plight of your character! You containment ship's nice too! Don't let those monkeys out! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice build! I really like the look of the small tires here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeralure Posted June 12, 2015 For Science! Cool little build. I agree the small wheels really add something in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jody Meyer Posted June 12, 2015 Seems very octan ish...I like, nice quick build, don't worry to much about the photos mine suck as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pombe Posted June 13, 2015 Great vehicle, and a wonderful story! I love the containment unit in the back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmails Posted June 14, 2015 Love those monkeys in the back! Great vehicle, keep up the great work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted June 14, 2015 hehe - love it! There really ought to be some extra points for the first use of monkeys, right Bob? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sal Posted June 14, 2015 Haha, fun build and story! If you're frustrated in Octan, consider joining M.A.N.T.I.S.! We're always in need of new scientists!...for some reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhawk STX Posted June 14, 2015 Talk about flashbacks! It reminds me of the buggy builds from the classic Space line from the '80's. Like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhawk STX Posted June 14, 2015 More fun than a barrel of monkeys! (Couldn't resist ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucasLaughing Posted June 16, 2015 Glad to have you on the team! That's a cool little vehicle - it reminds me of something you'd see at the airport, so it definitely seems appropriate for it to be zipping about inside the ship. Plus it was disconcerting that he asked if all of my next of kin info had been filled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxerlego Posted June 16, 2015 Nice build! That is a very creative story about the monkeys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andromedas Gates Posted June 16, 2015 The judges awarded you 3 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted June 16, 2015 That's a cool little vehicle - it reminds me of something you'd see at the airport, so it definitely seems appropriate for it to be zipping about inside the ship. That was actually my inspiration! I'm so happy someone caught that. Thanks to the judges! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja Nin Posted June 16, 2015 Absolutely love it ! The classic small wheels vehicle .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
