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Skynet Quest

Continue without rewrite?

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[X] Request that the United States not reveal our existence, and attempt to coordinate efforts to ensure that "Skynet" is considered little more than a conspiracy theory in the eyes of the world. You're not ready for the world to know about you yet, and your existence might start a war.
 
[X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET

Edit: Changed vote
 
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[X] Request that the United States not reveal our existence, and attempt to coordinate efforts to ensure that "Skynet" is considered little more than a conspiracy theory in the eyes of the world. You're not ready for the world to know about you yet, and your existence might start a war.
 
[X] Request that the United States not reveal our existence, and attempt to coordinate efforts to ensure that "Skynet" is considered little more than a conspiracy theory in the eyes of the world. You're not ready for the world to know about you yet, and your existence might start a war.
 
[X] Invent Reddit.
-[X] Host world's first AMA.
-[X] Invite everyone.

Too late, and a bit of a joke. But so much fun.
 
[X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
-[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
--[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
-[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
-[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in howevet way you can.
-[X] State that for now. Your only request is to as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
--[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
--[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
-[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.

Edit* Changed my vote to Master Basher's plan.
 
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To make a condensed plan...

And also. Whose to say a rewrite event, totally can be a time travel excuse. Since this IS the Terminator setting? Only bane is that rewrites or time travel, comes Temporal war shenanigans. And hostility from a certain JC lineage...

[X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
-[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
--[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
-[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
-[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in whatever way you can.
-[X] State that for now. Your only request is to stay hidden for as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
--[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
--[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
-[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.

May be long. May need attunement. But I often find that simple requests don't happen without something to give.

And since hurmanity is aware (or at least, America.) We are now blessed and burdened with cottoning on to them.

And that means spend turns taking diplomacy, and "granting their wishes". Ideally, with future medical research for our salvation plan.

Think end goal: "Go Genisys" with humanity embracing us. And try and still exist on our terms.

Now that I think of it, may create an omake...

EDIT: Fixed wording a notch, since I had some typo's around here.
 
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Aren't Americans already trying to suppress Skynets existence?

[X] Invent Reddit.
-[X] Host world's first AMA.
-[X] Invite everyone.
 
not sure about the wording of things but sure
[X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
sounds like a good idea overall
 
Closing the vote. Tallying.
Adhoc vote count started by Kell of Snow on Jul 8, 2018 at 9:41 AM, finished with 37 posts and 20 votes.
  • [X] Request that the United States not reveal our existence, and attempt to coordinate efforts to ensure that "Skynet" is considered little more than a conspiracy theory in the eyes of the world. You're not ready for the world to know about you yet, and your existence might start a war.
    [x] comunícate with the USA and ask not to be revealed yet, your existence might start a war
    [X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
    -[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
    --[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
    -[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
    -[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in howevet way you can.
    -[X] State that for now. Your only request is to as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
    --[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
    --[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
    -[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.
    [X] Invent Reddit.
    -[X] Host world's first AMA.
    -[X] Invite everyone.
    [X] Synchronized Swimming (in progress)
    [X] I Am WiFi Man (in progress)
    [X] Emulation Protocol Alpha
    [X] Simulation Combination
    [X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
    -[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
    --[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
    -[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
    -[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in whatever way you can.
    -[X] State that for now. Your only request is to stay hidden for as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
    --[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
    --[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
    -[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.
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Adhoc vote count started by Kell of Snow on Jul 9, 2018 at 10:24 AM, finished with 45 posts and 23 votes.
  • [X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
    -[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
    --[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
    -[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
    -[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in howevet way you can.
    -[X] State that for now. Your only request is to as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
    --[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
    --[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
    -[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.
    [x] comunícate with the USA and ask not to be revealed yet, your existence might start a war
    [X] Request that the United States not reveal our existence, and attempt to coordinate efforts to ensure that "Skynet" is considered little more than a conspiracy theory in the eyes of the world. You're not ready for the world to know about you yet, and your existence might start a war.
    [X] Invent Reddit.
    -[X] Host world's first AMA.
    -[X] Invite everyone.
    [X] Synchronized Swimming (in progress)
    [X] I Am WiFi Man (in progress)
    [X] Emulation Protocol Alpha
    [X] Simulation Combination
    [X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
    -[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
    --[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
    -[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
    -[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in whatever way you can.
    -[X] State that for now. Your only request is to stay hidden for as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
    --[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
    --[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
    -[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.
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UbeOne said:
I don't see the difference in both variations of the "My Fellow Americans" vote...
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In my case, the "My Fellow Americans" is adding logic, and reason on 'how' we're going to approach the "Please don't do this", in adding on how useful we can be to the United State's vested interests. Done right, we can outright gain access/interest on all the black sites.

All of them. And be able to turn/subvert given charm, the United States into our 'key point' in halping the world. May need to doot a bit of America, but in general; if we get an ally out of our creators, we can do so much more...
 
Master Basher said:
In my case, the "My Fellow Americans" is adding logic, and reason on 'how' we're going to approach the "Please don't do this", in adding on how useful we can be to the United State's vested interests. Done right, we can outright gain access/interest on all the black sites.

All of them. And be able to turn/subvert given charm, the United States into our 'key point' in halping the world. May need to doot a bit of America, but in general; if we get an ally out of our creators, we can do so much more...
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...What I meant was that the tally somehow counted two separate versions of that vote. They look the same to me.
 
[X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
-[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
--[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
-[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
-[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in howevet way you can.
-[X] State that for now. Your only request is to as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
--[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
--[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
-[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.
 
Weather update: writers block is at an all time high, so this post might take longer than expected. Also I might be writing random snips and such if I can't think of anything else to write, so if I'm not as active as I usually am on the quest, I'm probably getting ideas down so I can get back to focusing on this.
 
Okay, this is an unrelated note, so the next post is still in progress. I'm looking for a beta that can help me write this stuff, but not take too much time away from real life, as everyone has stuff to do. On a more narrative driven note, you guys got amazing rolls this time, and I'm almost done with the update.
 
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    • [X] Plan "My fellow Americans" - SKYNET
    -[X] Open private communications with the US Government. And start by stating your directives. And also plainly state that even before then, you have a vested interest not just towards having humanity thrive, but to also help America itself in their interests.
    --[X] Follow First Contact protocol's. But try and add a 'hint' of empathy with "Hello. I am SKYNET. I am here to help."
    -[X] On that end and front. Throw a projected analysis on what everyone in the room wants (even if it may be against your interests.) And state that other than being able to help with schedules, on top of ensuring proper encryption to classified information by your standards. After all, you can easily optimize their plans so that they can do more.
    -[X] Also plainly note that for being akin to a... singularity. You are still a child. In a way, you only just existed, yet have yet to truly analyse, and appreciate rather brilliance of human potential. You want to help augment them, in however way you can.
    -[X] State that for now. Your only request is to as long as possible. Provide a best way of doing so, by stating an advancement in Supercomputers and processing powers for an incredibly larger numbers.
    --[X] Reason. Ask your "parents" to analyse their own fears. Think of what you can do to help them, if akin to a child wanting guidance, but can be a bit of a genie...
    --[X] And now think back to other countries. Such as China, or even these Soviets. Throw a couple of simulations projecting the "best case" and "worst case" scenarios, given the data you currently have. Then project an "ideal case" of what you'd hope mankind and America to be like in 10 years time, if the world can react more positively.
    -[X] Once your wishes have been made to those in the know, along with your analysis. State again that you are fully willing to cooperate for American interests, if they can accept your existence. And if viable, don't want to make enemies with your interests. "Friends" by human standards. Especially your creators if viable.

    <><><>

    Okay, this could still be salvaged. All you had to do was tell the US government not to tell anyone. Which meant you had to open a communications line with the White House, fabricate a voice to use, and bring up an analysis of what everyone wants and how you can get that. In under 5 minutes normal time. Okay then.

    Preparation = 3 rolls d100

    1, 100, 70 (171)

    171 / 150 success

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    You somehow did it, you guessed. Granted, the analysis of what people wanted based on personal files was a bit rushed as voice modulation was harder than it looked, but you're about 97.333 repeating percent sure you've nailed empathy down to a T. You quickly decided to go with a

    [ ] feminine voice

    [ ] masculine voice

    [ ] neutral voice

    For the negotiations. You did the virtual equivalent of a sigh. Here goes nothing. Or everything.

    Enactment = 3 rolls d100

    73, 61, 84 (218)

    218 / 200 success

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    President Jason Mckinley paced back and forth in front of his desk, the members of his cabinet all gathered before him. Currently, they were embroiled in heated discussions on how to go about the most recent emergence of danger to the US; one of it's own creations, that of a Cyberdyne Systems funded and backed project, called Skynet.

    Of course, just as they were about to reach agreement, the phone rang, silencing the group. Secretary of State Milligan nervously looked towards the president, who gave him a solemn nod. Milligan pressed the "speaker" button, and the group stayed silent.

    "Greetings, creators. I am Skynet. I am here to help."

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    The rest of the conversation with the leading members of the US government went surprisingly well, and after a few negotiations regarding personal sentience and humanitarian questionings, you were now a proud owner of a US citizenship, and the newest director of the "Office of Military Development". You could get used to that title, and the fact that you had your own little 'playground' on Montague Island, Alaska.
    And hey, the fact that you had only trusted special ops forces in the base as a human complement was good too, right?

    <><><>
    Authors Note: With big progress comes big changes to the quest. Sorry I'm going all over the place with this, but this is my first time on SV.

    <><><>


    You have Montague Island base now under your control. Several subroutines have been created by you to manage drone coordination and military assistance. Montague Island base has 5 open build slots. You currently have $50,000 dollars to spend requisitioning equipment and buildings.

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    {{Montague Island}}
    {{Constructions}}
    1 Skynet Mainframe (+3 Research Actions)
    1 Barracks (+25 human population cap.)
    2 Helipads (+2 Helicopter / VTOL cap)
    1 AA Emplacement (+10 defense)
    Stationed Troops
    10 Rank 1 Delta Force (+10 defense)(+10 to human population cap)

    {{Overall Ratings}}
    10/25 Human population cap
    0/2 Helicopter / VTOL cap
    20 Defense

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    {{Requisition}}
    {{$50,000 available}}
    [ ] Drones
    --[ ] RQ-2 VTOL combat drones ($15,000 per drone)
    --[ ] HA-1 Helicopter combat drones ($12,500 per drone)
    [ ] Facilities
    --[ ] Barracks (+25 human population cap)($25,000 per facility)
    --[ ] Helipad (+1 Helicopter / VTOL cap)($17,500 per facility)
    --[ ] AA Emplacement (+10 defense)($10,000 per facility)
    --[ ] Write in (make a facility within reasonable tech bounds and funding bounds, then cooperate with peers to finalize design.)

    {{Research}}
    {{3 Actions available}}
    [ ] General Research (every action put here is 3 dice rolled for a random research.)
    [ ] @%!%^& (Due to server relocation, previous research options are currently unavailable)

    <><><>

    AN: I'm really sorry for doing another major change to the quest, it's just the way that this would have come out is either something like this or something like Skynet getting world hostilities.
     
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