Kausen Problem Solving
- Location
- USA
Solarians = designated Kausen descriptor for dominant indigenous lifeforms of Sol III.
Designation = somewhat incorrect. Native designation, 'Human,' 'homo sapiens,' descendant of primitive bipedal lifeforms. Achieved sapience and mastery of basic tools.
Technological prowess = formidable. Escalation from hunter-gatherer societies to industrialized warfare within a short time period.
Unity = divided. Human history dominated by competition and drive to succeed when others fail. Need to assert dominance over others = not dissimilar to Kausen competitive drives. Unity achieved only forty cycles previously, but remain divided due to dissatisfied and violent movements (ref. 'Westphalia').
Unit Designation = ZCUY3954_1.
Affiliation:Movement of the Free Brothers Defense Force Research Institute.
Current Designation: 'Zulu'.
Assigned Project: Assist Dr. Maximiliane with Kaus-based technology, 'Dispersion Field.'
Status: ADEQUATE.
1330, 24 May A.D. 2072
Xenotechnology Research Branch
"Zulu!"
The drone looked up, its featureless faceplate save for its dull green optics glowing slightly as it heard its name. The relatively diminutive form of Dr. Brand (correction: preferred designation is 'Max') was just staring at the standard setup Zulu had established. "What...what is this," she demanded.
Zulu's optics dulled for a moment before flaring up again. "Maintenance protocols for the Dispersion Field, Max," Zulu replied, its voice a clipped and steady electronic monotone. "Due to-"
"No, no, not that!" Zulu had difficulty discerning human facial responses, but this was...aggravation? Annoyance? Undetermined at this time. Will save recording and cross-reference for future clarification. "It's stable," she said.
"Correct."
"It doesn't normally do that."
"Also correct. What is your query, Max?"
"How?"
Clarification achieved. Exasperation due to unfamiliarity with Dispersion Field mechanics. Understandable. "Dispersion Field stabilization achieved by minute application of energy shards," Zulu explained. It gestured vaguely at the disassembled Dispersion projector, all connected by wires and energy feeds to the unstable contraption that Max had assembled months ago.
And the Dispersion Field was not flickering quite so much as it was from the recordings observed. It was, in fact, holding rather steady. "This unit was responsible for conducting after-battle maintenance of Free Brother technology," it explained also. "Drone life span in Free Brothers...inadequate. Violent. Short. More so if above-average intellect is detected. However, if focused on cleaning, maintenance, reassembly - vital, lowly functions below status of full Kaus - chance of disintegration or termination is unlikely."
"...okay, I'll buy it," Max opted to say.
Zulu tilted its head. "Zulu does not comprehend. No transaction was-"
"Human saying, you'll get used to it." Cutting off Zulu without letting it finish, she pointed at the Dispersion Field. "Alright, you can get it steady," she accepted. "I want a written report from you on how you achieved it. But that can come later!" A strange facial expression crossed her face. Facial expression...smile. Also known as 'grin.' Added modifier: 'manic.' "What else can we do with it besides as a shield?"
Zulu again tilted its head. Functions aside from damage reduction and protection...not considered previously. "One moment. Calculating..." Zulu processed over it for a few moments, before looking up. "Original function of one-time protective field - still viable. Potential via energy shard disposable batteries to utilize charges. Protection - still an option. Possibility to restrain enemy formations...unknown." It tilted its head again to regard Max. "But this unit is intrigued by the idea."
"Excellent." The 'grin' only grew on her face. "Come, Zulu! Let us conduct science!"
"Affirmative. Unit shall conduct inquiry. For Science."
"You! Go back to Carlson's side of the labs!"
You are Major John Devin, and you are terrified.
Terrified because Max - with assistance from Zulu - has managed to weaponize the DIspersion Field.
The Dispersion Projector is now complete. Utilizing a mixture of energy shard batteries that serve to both stabilize the Dispersion Field, the trade-off for the level of control was that the projector - a bulky, mecha-sized thing that could be installed inside of the chest unit or a Combine support unit - was that it was still not perfect. It was guaranteed one shot of the Dispersion Field, and could work to either protect the mecha or literally box in whoever they were fighting. The enemy would be utterly restrained, but the mechanism would serve as a tactical restraint at best.
The downside: After the first shot, you can reasonably expect to get a second shot, but it was a crapshoot if you got a third before the shard batteries would begin to short out. But the point remains: Zulu knows quite a bit about Kausen technology. Even Galbinus was taken aback by this development.
Max is bad enough on her best days when she tries to decrypt Free Brothers' technology. Now she has Zulu to bounce ideas off of along with Sam. What they build is undeniably effective, but...oh dear.
Designation = somewhat incorrect. Native designation, 'Human,' 'homo sapiens,' descendant of primitive bipedal lifeforms. Achieved sapience and mastery of basic tools.
Technological prowess = formidable. Escalation from hunter-gatherer societies to industrialized warfare within a short time period.
Unity = divided. Human history dominated by competition and drive to succeed when others fail. Need to assert dominance over others = not dissimilar to Kausen competitive drives. Unity achieved only forty cycles previously, but remain divided due to dissatisfied and violent movements (ref. 'Westphalia').
Unit Designation = ZCUY3954_1.
Affiliation:
Current Designation: 'Zulu'.
Assigned Project: Assist Dr. Maximiliane with Kaus-based technology, 'Dispersion Field.'
Status: ADEQUATE.
1330, 24 May A.D. 2072
Xenotechnology Research Branch
"Zulu!"
The drone looked up, its featureless faceplate save for its dull green optics glowing slightly as it heard its name. The relatively diminutive form of Dr. Brand (correction: preferred designation is 'Max') was just staring at the standard setup Zulu had established. "What...what is this," she demanded.
Zulu's optics dulled for a moment before flaring up again. "Maintenance protocols for the Dispersion Field, Max," Zulu replied, its voice a clipped and steady electronic monotone. "Due to-"
"No, no, not that!" Zulu had difficulty discerning human facial responses, but this was...aggravation? Annoyance? Undetermined at this time. Will save recording and cross-reference for future clarification. "It's stable," she said.
"Correct."
"It doesn't normally do that."
"Also correct. What is your query, Max?"
"How?"
Clarification achieved. Exasperation due to unfamiliarity with Dispersion Field mechanics. Understandable. "Dispersion Field stabilization achieved by minute application of energy shards," Zulu explained. It gestured vaguely at the disassembled Dispersion projector, all connected by wires and energy feeds to the unstable contraption that Max had assembled months ago.
And the Dispersion Field was not flickering quite so much as it was from the recordings observed. It was, in fact, holding rather steady. "This unit was responsible for conducting after-battle maintenance of Free Brother technology," it explained also. "Drone life span in Free Brothers...inadequate. Violent. Short. More so if above-average intellect is detected. However, if focused on cleaning, maintenance, reassembly - vital, lowly functions below status of full Kaus - chance of disintegration or termination is unlikely."
"...okay, I'll buy it," Max opted to say.
Zulu tilted its head. "Zulu does not comprehend. No transaction was-"
"Human saying, you'll get used to it." Cutting off Zulu without letting it finish, she pointed at the Dispersion Field. "Alright, you can get it steady," she accepted. "I want a written report from you on how you achieved it. But that can come later!" A strange facial expression crossed her face. Facial expression...smile. Also known as 'grin.' Added modifier: 'manic.' "What else can we do with it besides as a shield?"
Zulu again tilted its head. Functions aside from damage reduction and protection...not considered previously. "One moment. Calculating..." Zulu processed over it for a few moments, before looking up. "Original function of one-time protective field - still viable. Potential via energy shard disposable batteries to utilize charges. Protection - still an option. Possibility to restrain enemy formations...unknown." It tilted its head again to regard Max. "But this unit is intrigued by the idea."
"Excellent." The 'grin' only grew on her face. "Come, Zulu! Let us conduct science!"
"Affirmative. Unit shall conduct inquiry. For Science."
SCIENCE!
"You! Go back to Carlson's side of the labs!"
You are Major John Devin, and you are terrified.
Terrified because Max - with assistance from Zulu - has managed to weaponize the DIspersion Field.
The Dispersion Projector is now complete. Utilizing a mixture of energy shard batteries that serve to both stabilize the Dispersion Field, the trade-off for the level of control was that the projector - a bulky, mecha-sized thing that could be installed inside of the chest unit or a Combine support unit - was that it was still not perfect. It was guaranteed one shot of the Dispersion Field, and could work to either protect the mecha or literally box in whoever they were fighting. The enemy would be utterly restrained, but the mechanism would serve as a tactical restraint at best.
The downside: After the first shot, you can reasonably expect to get a second shot, but it was a crapshoot if you got a third before the shard batteries would begin to short out. But the point remains: Zulu knows quite a bit about Kausen technology. Even Galbinus was taken aback by this development.
Max is bad enough on her best days when she tries to decrypt Free Brothers' technology. Now she has Zulu to bounce ideas off of along with Sam. What they build is undeniably effective, but...oh dear.
Dispersion Projector created! Stats will be posted in Events post!
Kausen Researcher gains an additional +1 when focused on Kausen technology!
Kausen Researcher gains an additional +1 when focused on Kausen technology!
