Niloc Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) ---------- Log 4 - Miracle of Life On the eve of his crucial and secret mission, Marcus receives an unexpected transmission from one of many probes he launched in the first days of colonization. The sentinel’s discovery might very well be the key to robotics’ next step… ---------- Night had fallen on Guinevere as I left Garden Gold with a new objective. But to lead our mission, me and special agent Nova had to get back to the front line. Well, far over the front line to be precise. Hundreds and hundreds of kilometer through the endless desert, our stealth hovercraft slithered between volcanoes and MANTIS patrollers, closing on a rally point our spies had secured. Nights are long on Guinevere. Don't know if it's due to the scorching heat or the fact I can never close my eyes. Must be the latter, since Nova fell asleep in a matter of minutes, lying in the craft's corridor with his usual pose. Heck, I've been with him less than a day and I already know his usual pose, hands over knees, black katana hanging near, head tilted to the front, not so much as to give the impression he's awake. Like he could strike at any time. Why can't I sleep? Is it danger I fear? New surroundings? Or is it only my friggin legs that hurt as always? Anyway, I don't waste my time doing nothin' while standing around like an idiot. I guess some would find me pretty stupid anyway, as I read instead. Yup, read. Manuals, logs and other guys reports that I can find on the virtual board... INCOMING REPORT, INCOMING REPORT. ATTENTION. "What the heck!", I say surprised as I bump my head on a crate. The report sound beeps continuously from my helmet. The flickering red light blinds me in the darkness. What the...? Who would send a report at that time? I stretch my arm to reach the helmet, I put it on and I listen... On Sorn... Encrypted transmission from ISEE-3, location on Sorn. I repeat, encrypted transmission from... Alright, alright, this is N.K Marcus on Guinevere, I hear you. ISEE-3, is that really you?.. Can't be! Identify yourself and your request. Sir Marcus, it's a pleasure to hear from you. It is I, ISEE-3 Sentinel Unit 5 speaking. I am currently probing on Sorn as you have requested. I have come across a very, very interesting specimen. I think it will peak your interest as much as mine. I have run and rerun the scanners, sending you the data as we speak. (...) ISEE-3. He's part of a couple of drones I've programmed when I was still on Orinshi, waiting for my cybernetic legs, I was running strategic scans for Leadership council and that's when I met him. Well... "met" is a big word. You can't really meet a program, can ya? Anyway, he was coordinating the medical bay all by himself, which was pretty impressive. I thought he had potential for exploration, so I copied his program and re-wrote its code, which was indeed perfectly fit for data retranscription. Anyway, anyone would be bored if I got into more details, but I asked the 1st Colonial Fleet if they could take a bunch of ISEE-3's probes and connect its data to the main center, so that I could follow their every move. I lost every single signal after day 1. Never thought I would hear of him again... Are you sure this data is correct ISEE-3? Seems pretty impossible to me, honestly. What you're basically saying is that you're looking at growing metal. Not very believable if ya ask me. It is correct, sir. Unbelievable, indeed, but I see it with my own 200 eyes. Turn in Manual Mode, ISEE-3. I'm lucky we're on adjacent planets, maybe I can take control without too much interference. As you wish, sir. And in a second, I could see through the probe's eyes, control his movements. So I got closer to that whatever "living metal", and I saw... A green plant, glowing. But it wasn't a normal plant. It was hypnotizing, as hard as rock and as shiny as silver. I scanned it. Once. Twice... I couldn't believe it. It was checking the properties of a living organism, while showing the shape of metal... Manual mode off, back to automatic ISEE-3. What we've got here is like a miracle. Send an emergency signal to the closest crew, ASAP. Tell em' the reports. Take samples for the labs. They're gonna enjoy it like it's paradise. Good job, ISEE. Protect the plant at all cost. Don't let it fall in the bad hands... See ya ISEE, soon enough I guess. Good luck. ENDING TRANSMISSION. If there was no mistake, we had found our first biomechanical species in the history of Terra. Heck, I couldn't believe it. Everything it could represent... A new horizon could open. Who knows? I guess I had to give it to our scientists and see... Back to the mission. No way I would sleep now. For Glory and Honor ---------- -- DATABASE -- Another view of the ISEE-3 Sentinel #5 - Flight mode: Those probes are versatile, solid and very intelligent, as per Kawashita requirements. What's also great about ISEE-3 sentinels is that they know how to... "clean up the trash"... [WARNING - Security clearance - May not be suitable for the faints of heart] Introducing the new Kawashita Gift Maker T-800... "Throw him in!... Good job, ISEE-3! That's how you do it! Get off Sorn you bastards!" And one more surprise box delivery for MANTIS, one more! Yup, last-minute-fast-&-bad-lightened build. That's my type! Edited June 29, 2015 by Niloc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodiziorobs Posted June 29, 2015 Nice parts usage with that shield on the underside of the drone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeralure Posted June 29, 2015 Cool drone! I too like the part usage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted June 29, 2015 I like the drone, has a bit of a Matrix feel to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sal Posted June 29, 2015 Nice build! Those plants are great - very alien Kawashita sure are making lots of important discoveries this week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andromedas Gates Posted June 30, 2015 The judges awarded you 4 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted June 30, 2015 Great story and wonderful drone! :thumbup: Two thumbs up. So many great ideas that I would love to replicate here in AG and this is definitely one of them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niloc Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks a lot everyone! Nice build! Those plants are great - very alien Kawashita sure are making lots of important discoveries this week! Every new day is a landmark for Kawashita! Thanks! I like the drone, has a bit of a Matrix feel to it. So I'm not crazy! This is where the idea to call it a ISEE-3 sentinel came from. Must be the multiple eyes. Thanks! Edited July 1, 2015 by Niloc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pombe Posted July 1, 2015 Great story and great usage of parts for the excellent drone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted July 2, 2015 Hackers find that drone! Great story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted July 3, 2015 That's a really sweet submersible! I like the overall rounded and aquatic shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucasLaughing Posted July 4, 2015 Great story and build! I really like the probe's arms and "face." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
