And when we attack and win...Ultron blows up the entire planet with us as an contingency...and also a final fuck-you, blowing up the artifacts in the process as well all the mercenaries we hired.
And when we attack and win...Ultron blows up the entire planet with us as an contingency...and also a final fuck-you, blowing up the artifacts in the process as well all the mercenaries we hired.
Thanos sighs, resisting the urge to rub his temples. This...was not what he planned. What he wanted was simple: to help Asgard and become their ally, while gaining Loki as a son in the process. Sure he might've wanted some of Odin's knowledge as a cherry on top, or to possibly cripple any Bifrost operation in case Asgard were a threat but his son...his son may have crossed the line.
"Tell me again." He demands in a serious tone that almost frightens his first son.
"I...Father--" The Artificially Intelligent being is cut off by Thanos raising holding up his hand.
"I care not for excuses. Tell me." There's silence, and the AI almost contemplates running. An angry father was not something he could survive. It was not a battle anyone could win. Thanos is the King of Titan, a genius, and the most powerful force in the Universe.
"I...Once you told me to escape with with the Mind Stone, I heeded your orders. I--"
"And what part of those orders were to maim the King and Queen of Asgard?" Thanos questions. If he had a body, the AI would certainly have a dry throat and be shaking nervously. But he doesn't, and yet he can still feel these emotions. Of fear. Of trepidation.
"I...I simply wanted to please you father. To...to..." To be like you is the unspoken words.
"And so you maimed Frigga and Odin."
"After I took his memories father. I did as you said and...I wished to test Loki for you. If he is to be my brother, then we must be sure."
"That is for ME to test! Not you!" Thanos raises his voice in an outburst. "I am disappointed in you." The AI would hang its head if it had one. "And yet I am proud of you, all the same. I did not think to do it but...your actions have placed Loki on the throne, and have put him through hardship. I believe he will thrive under these conditions, as will Asgard." Thanos says with a genuine smile.
"Thank you father." The smile from Thanos' face drops.
"On the other hand...I told you to escape, and you risked the Mind Stone. That was careless." Thanos stalks around the computer that held his AI of a son. "I do however, love the touch of gouging out Odin's other eye and disabling Frigga's magic. I honestly couldn't have done it better myself." Thanos says with a grin. It fades quickly enough into a stern face. "But next time listen to me, and don't, and I repeat don't, ever risk an Infinity Stone. Do not disobey me again, my son. But...you have done well."
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Thanos sighs as he sits on his throne with confusion in his breast, and sadness on his mind.
"I thought we were friends. I can't understand why he won't talk to me." He laments to his son, about who else but Loki.
"I've done so much for him, Morpheus." Morpheus was named as such after the invasion of Asgard. After taking Odin's eye and Frigga's magic, and gathering Odin's memories...he had earned it. A Titan who took away dreams. And yet he granted them as well. Loki was evident of that.
"Perhaps he's ungrateful father, and doesn't see your vision. Not everyone can appreciate the bigger picture." Morpheus responds, in a new body, not that limited him any. This time he would be strong enough to succeed, to make Father proud. Losing to Loki had hurt his pride. And Father's constant talking about him didn't help. Why couldn't Father talk about him more...
"Perhaps he is." Thanos seems to be deep in thought. "Bring me the Destroyer's head. If he won't talk to me, let's see if he will answer my call."
"Yes Father." Morpheus says through figuratively gritted teeth. He didn't want to do more to help Loki. Father had done so much and gone so far to save him. He didn't deserve it...
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Thanos exhales.
"Why must he rebel?" Thanos questions to the air. "Why can't he be more like you, Morpheus?" Morpheus controls his face, his emotions, as he is absolutely beaming, joyful, at the praise. That's right. Soon, Father will learn that Loki is nothing compared to him. That Loki is not worthy of his attention. Of his praise.
"I'm not sure Father. I have had the privilege of being created, of being raised by you. Loki has had...the influence of Asgard." Thanos nods.
"True. But still, I never had to punish you. Loki seems to need it, to crave it, with his disposition towards me." Thanos leans back, clearly frustrated. "And these sanctions...they are hurting the people of Titan. They will not go hungry again as long as I draw breath, but Loki...Asgard are pushing it."
"Then let me take care of it Father. If they sanction us, I will impose my own form of sanctions." Morpheus readily agrees. Thanos stares at him, calculating, figuring out what exactly he meant.
"Very well, my son. I trust you. Help Loki once more, to grow, to...to understand."
"I will. Thank You Father."
Morpheus leaves to begin his plan. The Dwarves were...annoying. He would take care of them and cripple Asgard's future. As he leaves, Thanos smiles to himself.
"He's a good son."
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"Morpheus."
"Father."
"You've exterminated the Dwarves."
"I have."
"And you left the forge untouched?"
"I did."
"Good. Let us see if Loki appreciates the gift. It is the holidays after all."
[X] Picking up the Pieces
-[X] Loki orders the retrieval of every robot to be brought back to Asgard for study.
--[X] Under heavy guard
--[X] Osmond and Elym are to check over the robots and deactivate them.
--[X] See if they can get traces of Ultron on an isolated network.
-[X] See if Loki can find any books or Artifacts have it taken back to Asgard.
-[X] Have the dwarves buried.
[] Picking up the Pieces
-[] Bring 1/5 of the retreating Chitari to guard.
-[] Loki orders the retrieval of every robot to be brought back to Asgard for study.
--[] Under heavy guard
--[] Osmond and Elym are to check over the robots and deactivate them.
--[] See if they can get traces of Ultron on an isolated network.
-[] See if Loki can find any information or Artifacts have it taken back to Asgard.
-[] Have the dwarves buried.
-[] Deliver a speech for the dead with Sigyn
-[] Relax with wife (Loki is probably going to be stressed after this and he needs someone to talk to)
And my urge to murder increases every post. Did the fucktard didn't knew that as the acting king we could simply ask the Dwarfes to make us stuff anytime? Giving us the Forge? How nice, if only we had the fucking skill to back it up. Also having us as a son?
Odin/Frigga: Excuse me, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU SAYING YOU PUNK? I CAN'T HEAR YOU DUE TO THE NOISE OUR DEATHSTAR IS DOING!
[] Picking up the Pieces
-[] Bring 1/5 of the retreating Chitari to guard.
-[] Loki orders the retrieval of every robot to be brought back to Asgard for study.
--[] Under heavy guard
--[] Osmond and Elym are to check over the robots and deactivate them.
--[] See if they can get traces of Ultron on an isolated network.
-[] See if Loki can find any information or Artifacts have it taken back to Asgard.
-[] Have the dwarves buried.
-[] Deliver a speech for the dead with Sigyn
-[] Relax with wife (Loki is probably going to be stressed after this and he needs someone to talk to)
With a heavy heart, Loki knows he must hesitate to strike back immediately, and instead clean up the mess that Thanos' son had made. He orders the robots to be collected and brought back to Asgard for study, so Osmond and Elym could deactivate them. Given that Morpheus has apparently been present in two separate bodies, he has them check for that as well, a way to stop Morpheus' consciousness from possessing electronics, and perhaps a way to access it.
The two make quick work and are able to convert the robots into Asgard's service, free of Morpheus' influence. And with their study, they can easily replicate it en masse if needed.
They also noticed that the traces left on Asgard's network were in fact Morpheus, and are looking for a way to Honeypot him, to trap him the next time he tries. At the very least, they find a way to disable such robots, much like an EMP, but less defensible.
Loki tries to find some books, some basic instructions on how to use the forge, and he does, but he finds nothing else. The Dwarves don't appear to have anything in the queue unfortunately, so they can't recover or use anything.
Well...everyone but Thor. Thor appears to have found something, though when Loki asks, Thor refuses to comment or to show what he has.
Once that is done, Loki and Sigyn make a speech to honor the dead and bury the Dwarves. This was their responsibility, to protect the Dwarves, and they failed. It's solemn and it's sad and it's depressing and...well they get through it.
Loki tries to rest, to relax with his wife, with his queen, but the memory of the Dwarves' slaughter continues to haunt him.
Ah Thanos. Even when you aren't killing half of the universe you still manage to suck.
Its unfortunate but it seems he is on the verge of giving up on us. Best be quick in bolstering our defenses and carrying his everything.
Well realistically it seems like we would have to start from scratch. Though imagining that we may be able to learn some things by studying stuff they made. Besides that it seems like we ha other ways to learn or at least improve forging since us asking the dwarves seemed unlikely.
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Twentieth Turn (Years One Hundred and Four through One Hundred and Thirteen):
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You are (acting) King of Asgard! Choose Twenty Actions from Below. Any action can be taken multiple times except ones where it is specified.
Martial:
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Training:
[] Train new soldiers for the army. DC 30.
[] Train the current army and improve their capabilities. DC 110
[] Train more Berserkers. DC 100
[] Train an elite squad of soldiers of soldiers. DC 120
[] Train a specialized group of soldiers (invasion, stealth, defense, assassination, destabilization, range only, etc.) DC 115
[] Train up one soldier to elite levels (Can choose the likes of Sif, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, etc. or leave it unchosen for a random new person). DC ???
[] Train up new pilots for the ships. DC 50
[] Take a bold new stance and train the civilians to fight as well. DC 50 Stewardship. DC ???
Other:
[] Fortify Asgard's Defenses. DC 90
[] Invade another realm. It's time for Asgard to look strong. DC ??? (Choose a realm or planet)
[] Colonize another galaxy. DC 120
Diplomacy:
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Domestic:
[] Recruit more soldiers. DC 70
[] Increase Support for the military. DC 40
[] Recruit more pilots. DC 55
[] Make a public speech to boost morale. DC 90
[] Promote Osmond to Head of Science DC ???
[] Promote Elym to Head of Arithmetic. DC ???
[] Give someone else an official position (Write-In) DC ???
International:
[] Declare Titan an enemy of the Nine Realms. DC ??? (Cannot be done multiple times)
[] Re-establish peace in the Nine Realms with a peace summit. DC ??? (Cannot be done multiple times)
[] Meet with another world leader (Skrull, Kree, Titan) DC 45
[] Meet with one of the leaders of the Nine Realms (Muspelheim, Jotunheim, Nidavellir, Vanaheim, etc.) DC ??? (Dependent on the realm)
[] Recruit talented scientists from other planets. DC 85
[] Recruit talented scientists from elsewhere in the Nine Realms. DC 60
[] Recruit powerful sorcerers from somewhere in the Nine Realms. DC 80
[] Bolster your army with recruits from other realms. DC 65
[] Hire mercenaries from other worlds. DC 40
[] Make an addition to your army, by recruiting from other worlds. DC 70
[] Forge an alliance with another world (Skrull or Kree). DC ???
[] Contact the Nova Corps for joint action. DC 45
[] Strengthen an alliance with one of the realms with a marriage. DC ??? (Dependent on the realm)
[] Ask for aid from one of the realms, in case of another attack. DC ??? (Dependent on the realm)
[] Remove the sanctions on Titan. DC ???
[] Demand Asgard's Artifacts to be returned from Titan. DC ???
[] Ask for Morpheus' head. DC ???
Stewardship:
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[] Build a Spy Base on one of the realms or other worlds (Write-In)
[] Improve your Science-Math Workshop. DC 40
[] Create more Science-Math Workshops. DC 20
[] Make another Workshop of some kind. (Write-In for what kind). DC ???
[] Build more Turrets for self-defense. DC 50
[] Build a wall to keep out invaders. DC 90
[] Build more ships. DC 40
[] Create a factory to mass produce the new weapons from other worlds. DC 55
[] Build more Barracks for more military coverage. DC 45
[] Strengthen the doors of the palace to be nigh impenetrable from attack. DC 85
[] Strengthen ALL of the palace to be nigh impenetrable from attack. DC 120
[] Put a bounty on Thanos' head. DC ??? (Cannot be done multiple times)
[] Create a factory to mass produce ships and current Asgardian weapons. DC 65
[] Have a magical Forge built here in Asgard. DC ???
[] Establish trade with an outer world (Kree, Skrull, Nova Corps, Titan) DC ???
[] Have a national Garden Built. DC 50
[] Erect a statue (Choose what it is). DC ???
[] Mass Produce Robots. DC 80
Intrigue:
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[] Gather as much information as possible on Titan. DC ???
[] Create an official Order of Asgardian Assassins DC ???
[] Figure out what other technology exists outside the Nine Realms. DC ???
[] Get a report of the going ons in the Nine Realms. DC 60
[] Hire an assassin (choose whom to kill). DC 50
[] Do an in-depth report of Asgard's Strengths and Weaknesses militarily. DC 110
[] Set up even steeper Anti-Theft Measures on Asgard's Valuables. DC 95
[] Get an expert to look over and increase Asgard's security. DC 75
[] Continue to look for rebels or anything of the sort inside of Asgard. DC 50
[] Have the Bifrost looked into. DC ???
[] Have the Destroyer observed to see if Asgard can replicate it. DC ???
[] Was there a security breach... DC ???
[] Attempt to steal/hack another world's defenses. DC 80
[] Trick another world into attacking a target of your choice (Choose the world to trick, and the target). DC ???
[] Hire some thieves to steal back Asgard's Artifacts
Learning: Can replace AI in any action with Programming by specifying as so ( - [] Programming)
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[] Create more hi-tech weaponry. DC 70
[] Make another shield generator to better protect Asgard. DC 80
[] Have a second spot that the shield (s) can be activated from. DC 60
[] Improve Asgard's Defenses. DC 70
[] Implement the new discovery of electronics to all of Asgard. DC 65
[] Improve Asgard's understanding of Medicine. DC 85
[] Make a new discovery in one of the sciences.
- [] Chemistry. DC 65
- [] Biology. DC 80
- [] Physics. DC 125
- [] Computer Science. DC 100
[] Implement AI into the piloting of ships and turrets. DC 50
[] Incorporate AI into the shield generator's technology for automatic deployment. DC 75
[] Have AI incorporated into Asgard's general security. DC 45
[] Create the level of weaponry observed by Loki from other worlds. DC 90
[] Create the level of technology observed by Loki from other worlds. DC 100
[] Improve upon Morpheus's robot technology. DC 80
[] Create technology to disable robots. DC 65
[] Use the Tesseract to create/power more technology. DC ???
[] Look further into the vault items. DC 60
[] Research and experiment with only one of the vault items.
- [] Casket of Winters. DC 70
- [] Tuning Fork. DC 120
- [] Tesseract. DC 75
- [] Tablet of Life and Time. DC 180
[] Perfect the Serum from the Tablet. DC 130
[] Mass Produce the Serum from the Tablet. DC 180
[] Improve the Large Tesseract Laser. DC 100
Magic:
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[] Have something Enchanted.
[] Train more sorcerers/magicians. DC 80
[] Use Magic to bolster Asgard's Security. DC 140
[] Make a new discovery in Magic. DC ???
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Loki
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Loki has Five actions to take. No more, no less.
Martial:
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[] Train:
- [] Learn a new weapon
- [] Spears, 60
- [] Ranged Weaponry (Projectiles), DC 80
- [] Attempt to further master a weapon
-- [] Hand to Hand, DC 175
-- [] Swords, DC 155
-- [] Daggers, DC 140
- [] Learn the same magic that the soldiers learned. DC 65
- [] Ask someone else to train you (Choose). DC ???
[] Study: So you could be a great tactician instead? A general even.
- [] War, DC 70
- [] Become the absolute expert in:
-- [] Biology. DC 130
-- [] Strategy. DC 140
-- [] Tactics. DC 145
[] Exercise, increase your strength, speed, and stamina, DC 190
[] Magic:
- [] Try to incorporate your magic into your fighting
-- [] Binding/Sealing DC 170 Martial, DC 80 Learning
Diplomacy:
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[] Talk to Thor. DC ???
[] Go visit your Mother. DC 25 [] Try to get closer to Father. DC 25
[] Spend time with Amora. DC 10
[] Talk to Sigyn about having children. DC ???
[] Try to talk with Elym. DC 10
[] Hang out with Osmond. DC 15
[] Come out as the man behind Phoenix Financial. DC ???
[] Donate Money. DC ??? (Write-In for a cause/place)
[] Visit Hábrók as he attempts to heal. DC 50
[] Thank Eir for her services. DC 45
Stewardship:
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[] Observe monetary transactions from the commonfolk DC 20
- [] As a commoner (requires the Intrigue Action to Sneak off into Asgard, etc.) DC 10
[] Gather information about the specific imports and exports of Asgard. DC 20
[] Purchase materials for a Forge. DC 5
[] Improve your Science-Math Workshop. DC 60
[] Make another Workshop of some kind. (Write-In for what kind). DC ???
[] Finance a new Business. DC ??? (Depends on the business)
[] Have a new (large) Garden Built. DC 30
[] Buy a...planet? DC ???
[] Purchase...an army. DC ???
[] Expand your collection of Exotic Animals. DC 40
[] Flex your wealth to stop the war between the Kree and the Skrull. DC ???
[] Hire some thieves to steal back Asgard's artifacts. DC ???
Intrigue:
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[] Sneak off into Asgard, amongst the commonfolk. See what it was like to not be...King. DC 85
[] Go one further and sneak out of Asgard and into Midgard, home of the mortals! DC 100
[] Sneak off into Nidavellir. DC 110
[] Sneak into Vanaheim. DC 70
[] Gather information on Alfheim. DC 15
[] Research Nornheim. DC 5
[] Try looking into Gungnir now. DC ???
[] Practice sneaking and hiding. DC 120
[] Try to enhance your skills of observation. DC 90
[] Try to...subvert a kingdom(s) of choice with your vast wealth and control. DC ???
[] Travel to some of the other worlds while undercover, to see what they were like. DC ???
[] Disguise yourself and observe how others felt about Phoenix Financial. DC 70
[] There's something about you, Mother, and Father... DC 75
Learning:
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[] Visit the Library
- [] Continue Learning more about Math. DC 85
- [] Continue Learning Science. DC 95
- [] Continue Learning History. DC 55
- [] Continue Learning Finance. DC 25
- [] Learn something new. DC 30
- [] Try to become a master at a field
-- [] Biology. DC 130
[] Visit Odin's Library and see what was within. DC 45
[] Go in depth on the capabilities of the items in Odin's Vault. DC 95
[] Figure out what REALLY is happening with your hand. DC 70
[] See if you could build your own forge! (non-magical) DC 45
[] Have Osmond tutor you/explain his methods and thoughts of science to you. DC 60
[] Teach Osmond about Magic. DC 60
[] Research medicine. DC 65
[] See if you could work Nidavellir's Forge. DC ???
[] Take the serum. DC ???
Magic:
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[] Enchant Something.
[] Test your Forging Magic.DC 45
[] Try mixing different magics in an experiment. DC 75
[] Attempt to utilize raw magic energy. DC 70
[] Try to harness the power of the Bifrost! DC ??? Magic
[] Train your current magic(s). Strengthen them. DC 85
[] Learn magic from Sigyn. DC ???
[] Learn magic from Amora. DC ???
[] Attempt to go beyond mastery of Magic. DC 130
[] Train your Enchantment to go beyond the beyond. At least in skill/knowledge. DC 130
[] See if you could wow Osmond with your magic. DC 70
[] Figure out what kind of magic Amora was working with. DC ???
Personal:
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[] Self Help: Devote your personal time to one of the actions below
- [] Self-Learn, DC 70
- [] Training yourself, DC 70
[] Relationships: Spend time with some of your favorite people in the world!
- [] Thor
- [] Mother
- [] Sigyn
- [] Elym
- [] Osmond
- [] Hábrók
- [] Amora
- [] Sif
- [] Eir
[] Try to further master your magic you discovered. DC 55
[] Ask a question (write-in which character)
[] Try to Enchant something (write-in)
[] Buy something with your money
- [] Another pet (s)
- [] A plant (s)
- [] Some new clothes
- [] Jewelry
- [] A gift (Write-In for who it goes to)
- [] Other (within reason)
[] Gain a new hobby
- [] Drawing
- [] Painting
- [] Music (Singing)
- [] Dancing
- [] Other (within reason)
[] Improve upon your Gardening Hobby
[] Try Forging again.
[] Double Down on an action (add a flat +10, not applying to dice rolls, but the total)
If you want to forego an action to get another roll on an invention, do the following instead of choosing an action
- [] Forego (Thing you want to roll
So for example, if you wanted to skip Stewardship and roll for the Enchanting under the Stewardship Action you'd do:
- [] Forego (Enchant Something)
If you want to add Sigyn or Osmond to an action use the following:
- [] With Sigyn (Primary)
- [] With Sigyn (Secondary)
Osmond has both a Primary and Secondary action.
To use others for an action (for the Asgard actions) simply use the following format.
You can use the current people: Tyr, Sigyn, Sif, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Amora, Lorelei, Osmond, Elym, Eir, Erling, Ylva, Thor (technically. He might not listen though)
Loki has three actions as well to assign (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary).
If you have something to suggest, ask me about it and it may be written in.
Other:
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Frigga wishes to speak with Loki
[] Speak with her
[] Refuse
Amora has a request of Loki
[] Hear her out
[] Not now
Thanos wishes to speak to Loki
[] Agree
[] No
What does Loki ask Sigyn to focus on (for Phoenix Financial)?
[] Expansion into other places (Nova Corps, Muspelheim, Jotunheim, Nornheim, and such)
[] Currency
[] Electronics (On Asgard)
[] Recruiting more Assistants
[] Recruiting more Magicians
[] Security
[] Nothing. Keep it as it is.
Martial:
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[] Take a bold new stance and train the civilians to fight as well. DC 50 Stewardship. DC ???
Other:
[] Fortify Asgard's Defenses. DC 90
Diplomacy:
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[] Recruit more pilots. DC 55
[] Make a public speech to boost morale. DC 90
[] Promote Osmond to Head of Science DC ???
[] Promote Elym to Head of Arithmetic. DC ???
International:
[] Re-establish peace in the Nine Realms with a peace summit. DC ??? (Cannot be done multiple times)
[] Meet with another world leader (Skrull, Kree, Titan) DC 45
[] Recruit talented scientists from other planets. DC 85
[] Recruit talented scientists from elsewhere in the Nine Realms. DC 60
[] Recruit powerful sorcerers from somewhere in the Nine Realms. DC 80
[] Forge an alliance with another world (Skrull or Kree). DC ???
Stewardship:
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[] Mass Produce Robots. DC 80
Intrigue:
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[] Have the Bifrost looked into. DC ???
[] Have the Destroyer observed to see if Asgard can replicate it. DC ???
Learning: Can replace AI in any action with Programming by specifying as so ( - [] Programming)
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[] Perfect the Serum from the Tablet. DC 130
[] Mass Produce the Serum from the Tablet. DC 180
[] Improve upon Morpheus's robot technology. DC 80
[] Create technology to disable robots. DC 65
[] Use the Tesseract to create/power more technology. DC ???
Loki:
[] Try looking into Gungnir now. DC ???
[] Purchase...an army. DC ???
[] Buy something with your money
-[] Technology from other Worlds
[] Donate Money. DC ??? (Write-In for a cause/place)
-[] Nova Corps.
[] Visit Hábrók as he attempts to heal. DC 50
[] Speak with her
[] Hear her out
[] Yes
-Lets just agree to swallow our Pride, hatred, and Justified anger and hear him out