Noble Row

I need item suggestions!!!

So an idea that has been pitched is to make a machinist-specific protolathe that has a separate category of producible items than the Science protolathe. This protolathe will focus on ideas such as providing equipment that already exists and doesn't need to be researched, with attributes such as Voidsuits, Roller Beds, Stun Batons, and other existing equipment being considered. The issue is, the protolathe is missing a lot of things for this endeavor, and it's going to be difficult for the few of us working on this to come up with every idea. So we're polling the community! We would love to hear if you guys have any ideas on what should be added! Any idea is good as we're trying to get some feedback on what you all think would be appropriate for this potential new machine. There's no guarantee this idea takes root, but in order to make the idea more legitimate, steps like these need to be taken. Please post your suggestions below! Thank y'all for your time. (There will be repercussions for derailing the discussion too far beyond its intended task. We are polling for friendly suggestions and inventory. Nothing more.)

An Interview with Chairman Embodiment of Tranquil Stewardship Hieroatheria, The Dance of Stars While negotiations are underway between the Golden Deep Nation-State and the Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria, BitByte reached out during an intermission to speak with Chairman Embodiment of Tranquil Stewardship themselves. Conducted in a dedicated side office, the chairman was gracious in answering our questions. “Thank you for seeing us today Chairman, we will not take up much of your time. We are aware that the intermission is limited. So without further adieu, with the tensions in the galaxy ever shifting, and the Golden Deep making this grand gesture of movement, what were the motivations of the invitation to the Golden Deep?” “We were once the nascent State attempting to establish ourselves within the Orion Spur – we had thought back to when the Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria had been established, and how the only interaction stemmed from the Nralakk Federation for a large part of our former years. When the Golden Deep announced their intention to begin interacting with the greater Orion Spur, we could not deny ourselves the opportunity to grow closer with a Nation just a few light years to our galactic east. It is necessary to form bonds as the scarcity worsens.” “Bonds with neighbors can always be valuable. What are you and the government of Hieroaetheria hoping to achieve specifically through the Golden Deep?” “The Golden Deep brings an opportunity of knowledge, not necessarily just wealth. Though the coffers of the organisation are deep and wide, that is not what interested the Consortium – it was the depth of knowledge that they can offer, but also the chance for the Consortium to expand their own databases – Pactolus is shrouded in mystery, and with desires from the Golden Deep to expand, and our ability to help them expand with repayments of knowledge – it was an easy decision to make.” “How about their past? Are they personally concerned about the Golden Deep's history?” "The Golden Deep’s history is history – such as the Consortium. Yes, it is a foundational aspect of any agreement, but it is also significant to understand that the future brings and unknown frontier, and it would not be wise to solely judge or restrict oneself due to the history of any particular person, or people. The same can be said about the Consortium, is the Golden Deep concerned regarding our history with the Nralakk Federation?" “Speaking of the Federation, they have a staunchly anti-synthetic policy. What is Hieoaetheria’s stance on synthetics?” “The Consortium prides itself on its multiculturalism – regardless of their organic or inorganic origin. Each and every person has the ability to participate within our democracy, merely being an artificial intelligence does not prevent someone from being able to do so. Though we havn’t any synthetic citizens at this moment, we do have a handful that have elected to remain residents thanks to the presence of Einstein Engines. Despite our history with the Nralakk Federation, the significant size of the Eternal within our territories – particularly the Iron Eternal – signify that Synthetics are tolerated to a much greater extent, if not welcomed, within the Consortium than they ever would be within the Federation.” “And we understand that there has been a small series of issues since the announcement of the negotiations. Are there going to be any issues within the Hieroaetherian government given the recent upheaval regarding this deal?” “The Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria is simply that – a government for the common good of Hieroaetheria. We’ve created a robust constitutive act that ensures each and every voice is heard in the direction of the Commonwealth, but also limiting so as to ensure the independence of its members – the Consortium, the Eternal Republic and the Union. Though the attempt by the Union to classify the Golden Deep as an infringement of independent development and whatnot is worrying, the Consortium is positive the constitutive act shall maintain its objective and not er.” “Well that’s very understandable and welcome to hear. I believe that is all of the questions we’ve allotted time for today, Chairman. Thank you again for your presence and your patience with our inquiries. BitByte looks forward to seeing how these negotiations develop, and what comes forward for the prosperity of both nations.” Stay tuned for more news as the negotiations between these nations continues. <BACK

Machinist will always be in a weird middle ground and I don't believe it needs to be changed on a whim. It's going to have the same issues no matter what department it's in. Just swapping it back and forth like this is just going to cause more needless issues. It's fine where it is as an industrial machine shop where it provides industrial services with the industry related department. There's no research happening for the Machinist. They create things that are already well established in the lore with a couple of exceptions (The Anomaly Bluespace core for the mech). They don't conduct tests, nor do they do science they create and they provide. If anything they do engineering. If machinist is going to be changed it needs to be done in a clearly thought about and concise manner, not on a whim, and not a retcon on a large amount of characters. The best case scenario is to have it be a dual department thing, but that is also unnecessary.

So sorry for the delay, life's tackled me like I'm playing Rugby. Accepted!

Golden Deep: First Impressions and First Insights Hireoaetheria, The Dance of Stars The article begins with a video, a parade that is in the midst of touring Epigenia. Domadice follows an entourage of Dionae, accompanied by Chairman Embodiment of Tranquil Stewardship. They are flanked with both members of the local police, and members of the Hoplan, sounding electronic trumpets and raising Golden Deep and Hieroaetheria banners high. Behind these more prominent members are the accompanying merchants in gaudy stands, waving to the crowds around them with a sense of pride. All eyes are glued to the Golden Deep procession touring the various cities within Hieroaetheria, with the envoy beginning their journey in Epigenia and ending in the city of Republica’s landing. Preliminary discussions have already commenced for what will lay the groundwork of the future debates, with no details released yet. The tour is expected to contain a showcase of what Hieroaetheria has to offer, an advertisement to help entice these merchants to the fruitfulness of trade with the nation. Prominent locations included on the itinerary feature the Nralakk Federation embassy, (notably observation from the front of the building), prominent statues and architectural marvels treasured on Hieroaetheria, and as a personal request from Domadice, a tour of Hieroaetheria’s power grid. Starting from several of the planet’s many solar arrays, to prominent nuclear infrastructure. Another video, the camera pans to show Domadice accompanied by several Dionae inspecting a statue. The Dionae are enraptured by the conversation and as the camera adjusts to sound.. Every member of the conversation is speaking in Rootsong, including the synthetic themself. The specifics of the conversation were drowned out by the crowd. Slowly as the conversation goes on, knicks and damage within the statue itself, while not initially noticeable, seem to vanish, before Domadice dismisses themself back to their escorts. Initial impressions seem to be going well between the nations with polite exchanges from each member of the entourage with one another. Tensions however back in Pactolus space are high with many merchants risking profit over what might and might not be a worthwhile venture. Ships orbit Pactolus and other holdings of the Golden Deep around the spur with cargo that has been analyzed as economically appealing to Hieroaetheria’s current market, and while these vessels await orders, “money is burning”, a phrase being described by many merchants who cannot afford such a wait. When questioned on the tour, the Grand Merchants accompanying Domadice have no distinct words to say about their impressions, seeming to just enjoy biding their time, leading some to speculate this to be a hostile business tactic. <BACK

The Grand Arrival: Golden Deep Envoy Lands Hireoaetheria, The Dance of Stars In their staple grandiose manner, the Golden Deep just hours ago arrived within Hieroaetheria space, heralding their arrival with the sound of a bugle from the old ages of Earth. The GMDV Hopes of Fortune, emblazoned with banners and symbols representing the three major houses in which it contained members. Declaring intentions and being cleared through Hireoaetheria border security, shuttles disembarked the cruiser for the planet, leaving both the vessel and its adjuncts in the space above. Escort fighters from both Hieroaetheria and Hoplan House Melis following the shuttle down to Epigenia before peeling off in an aerial dance to a location outside the perimeter. A video spurs to life of an aerial view of a private landing pad, on the far end yet firmly in frame is a massive shuttle of intricate design, golden plating ingrained in silver inlay along its body and five artisanal wings. A crowd of Dionae in various fine clothes sit in front of the vessel as the camera flies to a different angle to capture both the crowd and the shuttle itself. With a gentle hiss a boarding ramp descends from the shuttle, releasing a dramatic line of smoke no more than an ankle high. Ten ornate IPCs, bearing tall banners of three different designs, one gold indicating the Ultra Maz, purple for the Estriconian Camarilla, and the telltale Zaibatsu red. These members are armed and armored with equipment foreign to any part of the spur, an escort, forming themselves in two lines boarding with their banners held high in both hands afront the ramp while two more IPCs in white and gold emerge moments after the formation has been set bearing instruments emitting a tune that can only be described as royal. And finally, with short, quiet strides, emerges a synthetic alien by all design except their humanoid build, Domadice. In a similar white and golden patterned garb that is draped across their shoulders and around their waist they are trailed by ten more members in various types of ostentatiously wealthy clothing. Standing from five to eight feet tall these ten members show the colors of each of their houses, the golden suits of the Ultra Maz clashing with the purple and golden esoteric mysteries that the Estriconian prefer, with the Zaibatsu in fine silks and furs with red embroidery. The chassis of each is of no known standard make, each custom to fine craftsmen. Domadice stops before a central Dionae, Chairman Embodiment of Tranquil Stewardship exchanging words and greetings interrupted by only a small studying pause from the ancient themself. After the group in its entirety are led off, the camera follows with its zoom function before the video ends. Before long the procession formed an impromptu parade through the streets of Epigenia within a sleek red Poplar Classic, a vehicle commissioned by the Chairman of Hieroaetheria for the purpose of accommodating diplomatic envoys. Comments taken from the merchants as they made their way through the city include: “Festivities bring forth progress! Progress brings forth wealth! I greet you all!” “How sweet. How beautiful. I am glad I made the journey.” BitByte even managed to catch a comment from Domadice themselves upon seeing the Dionae for the first time: “Several beings to make up one whole. How profound. An entertaining familiarity.” The Golden Deep internal stock market is still rapidly changing as developments are made, it seems the sheer enjoyment of the merchants has increased export businesses by as much as a point minimum. Several merchants are already standing by with empty vessels, ready to modify themselves as the market sees fit in the coming days. <BACK

Golden Deep Envoy to Hieroaetheria Selection Underway Midas, Arusha With days coming closer to the departure of the Golden Deep envoy to Hieroaetheria, details have been publicized about the makeup of the attendees for this important delegation. As previously stated, Domadice is to be accompanied by a collection of Grand Merchants from across the collective from their respective houses to help negotiate good mercantile relations with the Dionae nation of Hieroaetheria. With precise information on the negotiations yet to be determined, broad priorities are still assumed, with many merchants hoping for standard open-market trade between the nations. These grand merchants, residing from the major houses of the Golden Deep, will facilitate these deals independently to open the doors for the rest of the merchant nation to follow suit. Until then, they act as advisors to Domadice for the major points of any potential nation-bending exchanges between the two powers. As this is the first major exchange since the declaration of nationhood, priorities on which Golden Deep houses are set to attend as these advisors have previously remained a mystery. Joint Venture Ultra-Maz has declared many candidates for this exposé, with their style being the most true to the name ‘Golden Deep’. These synthetics have been the largest house to dominate the collective, and specialize in financial management with a corporate background, making them natural choices for the situation at large. The Grand Camarilla Estriconian, a more scientific leaning prominent house has also expressed interest, ready to theorize creation for items to a species alien to their own. A spokesperson from the Estriconian expressly stating: “Statement:Unit>@ALL-ESTRICONIAN > Expression > +++ > Excitement!!@Possibilities!” With the final major house of the Golden Deep, the Zaibatsu, an organization swaths with rumors who focus on casino living, hotel empires, forms of banking and exchange, expressing an interest in sending members to the delegation, but with their token reserved stance the house is known for. Only moments ago, however, Midas Control announced the makeup of the envoy to be dispatched. Declaring that four members from the Joint Venture Ultra-Maz, Three members from the Grand Camarilla Estriconian, and One member from house Zaibatsu, will be going forth. Joined by attendants from the offices of Midas Control, and protected by House Melis of the Hoplan. An exceptionally well-funded house, sporting advanced military gear, funded by several of the selected Grand Merchants. The group will be departing on the GDMV Hopes of Fortune, a large and ornate cruiser-sized vessel accompanied by the personal yachts, support craft, merchant vessels, and Hoplan escort. Set to leave Pactolus space within the week. Further Reading: Religion: Orepit receives more refugees from Konyang as victims of the Hivebot Crisis search for new homes. "All are welcome." Mentions Trinary representative. Konyang: Galatean reforestation efforts literally bearing fruit! Golden Deep: NEW PARTY SCHEDULE FOR EURYDICE: ARE YOU INVITED?!?!?!?!

Accepted.

Accepted

+1 Always enjoy their sense of organization and professionalism. In their time playing their research director I have liked how they've interacted with their fellow scientists, making sure they're entertained, while also balancing the responsibilities of command both OOCly and ICly.

That being said, this is denied for now, but you can reapply anytime with the suggested fixes. Should you have any questions or need any help though, please feel free to message any of us for help! We'd love to clarify or assist you!

Accepted

Domadice to Accept Consortium of Hieroaetheria Invitation Eurydice, Pactolus Surprise runs rampant through the streets of Eurydice to the space surrounding Midaion as an envoy from the Consortium of Hieroaetheria, an independent Dionae nation, has extended a welcome appendage to the Golden Deep after its evolution into nationhood. Proposed by Chairman Embodiment of Tranquil Stewardship from Hieroaetheria, the Dionae nation seeks to expand relations between the two fledgling powers in hopes of establishing a more secure position amongst the spur. The Consortium of Hieroaetheria, as part of their invitation, has officially recognized The Golden Deep as a legitimate power within the spur, being the first to do so after the restructuring of the Golden Deep government body. What this is to mean for the two nations remains uncertain, with gossip rife amongst the merchants of the collective. The potential financial gains from new trade routes between these two powers seems to have significantly juxtaposed opinions as members rush to prepare appropriate stock adjustments for better and for worse. Grand Merchants, those with direct access to the wisdom of Midas Control’s central predictive computer, have been suspiciously stagnant since the announcement, biding their time or having already made their moves remaining a mystery. While Domadice was unavailable for comments, isolated in their tower far from Eurydice, Grand Merchant Addalin had the following to say: “Is this not monumentous? Only steps into our Golden Era and the potential for capital is already flooding like dry river beds in typhoons! Such an untapped, unexplored market. So enraptured by the Federation they once were, now they open their doors to the spur beyond, and we shall deliver, for the right price! The Golden Deep has access to goods from across the spur and into the depths no one dares travel, from Arusha to Elyra, remnants of Light’s Edge to the Izweski hegemony! We shall bring wares, and we shall enlighten, how monumentous!” Summarizing a lengthy speech from Grand Merchant Addalin, Midas Control and Domadice have agreed to the invitation and have begun assembling a retinue to accompany the chief of foreign affairs, the ancient synthetic themself. Domadice’s retinue is anticipated to hold several Grand Merchants from across the collective, an armed escort of a well-funded Hoplan House as the use of Thryja has been contested by Domadice, and the attendants for the Grand Merchants. The final numbers or precise make of the accompanying party has not been disclosed to the public, nor their mode of transportation, though it is similarly anticipated to utilize a large ship of fancy from one of the Grand Merchant’s, with armed military escort. The inclusion of the Grand Merchants initially confused some, as it was publicized that Domadice would be the director of foreign negotiations and affairs, but clarification has been brought to BitByte: “The Grand Merchants accompanying Domadice will be of the most financially competent the Golden Deep has to offer and they are to act as assistants to negotiating arrangements. Their strength, capability, and logistical prowess in this activity will act as the arm for the hand that solidifies the agreement. If free trade is to be gained between these two nations, then it is through this arm that the foundations will be laid, and like roots to a tree, or the mycelium of a fungus, they will grow the mercantile interests of our collective with little worry for the possibility of political collateral.” Nevertheless, all eyes are on this exchange from across the Golden Deep collective and Domadice’s first foyer into foreign power. Further Reading: Environment: Konyang forests slowly bring life back to charred wasteland. Science: Lights from Domadice’s tower: What do they mean? Golden Deep: The King In Gold enters drydock once again for unexplained fitting.

Don't think I've seen a Kuu'lor RD +1

Accepted

So while you can play a character like that and that's all well and good, for the whitelist we do require a character that is a bit more nuanced that can effectively express understanding of the themes and standards we are trying to set for the race as a whole. Remember you aren't applying for a character, you're applying for the entire race, so it is essential that we know you understand the themes that effect the entire race. So all in all while the character itself is allowed and they're a good character, just for the purpose of this application we need something deeper than just a simple IPC. For now I will be denying this application but you are free to reapply at no delay with a character more nuanced. Try to shoot for something with more experience who has been effected by the world so you can show your understanding better on how an IPC specifically would behave with the world around them. And then after that you can make Mo-Da. Denied for now.

Could you expand upon Mo's personality a bit, and how processing new information/new cultures effects or has effected them? What are their personal likes and dislikes? Simple pleasures? Do they have or had any friends? While it's okay to play simpler off-the-shelf IPCs, you are applying for an entire race and not just the one character so we're trying to see your understanding of all aspects.

Accepted!

It takes a while to build a full mech in the first place and is largely dependent on having BOTH research and mining to provide the machinists the materials necessary to make an effective combat mech that isn't a powerloader with a taser. Even basic weapons are locked behind research. Additionally, how I've been handling it as staff (and something I got bwoinked for long before I was staff) is that you shouldn't be making a combat mech without reason, but as soon as the antags let the bullets fly, then it's free game. Just don't go hunting antags yourself. Plus even when security gets combat mechs they hardly ever use them unless you hunt them down and force them into the thing. And mechs are notoriously easy to kill if the pilot doesn't know what they're doing. As the others have said, if there's an issue, ahelp it. 9 times out of 10 the machinist is new and just got excited at the extremely rare occurance of both getting resources from mining in a timely fashion, and having a scientist do research at the same time. Once they're spoken to they don't really do it again from what I've seen.

Approved

In your own words could you explain your thoughts on sapience for IPCs? Specifically why some IPCs a little bit more than robots throughout life, and some are more developed people? How do they get to those tiers of development?

A Return To New Normalcy For Pactolus Eurydice, Pactolus In the wake of what is being dubbed as “The Eurydice Uprising”, repairs to the city have been officially declared completed. The Hermes logistic network works again at full capacity, and what was once The Mayor’s tower is now sat vacant. Housing in the inner ring of the capital city, and the surrounding ring has opened in full swing, and both Merchants and Thesians alike are claiming homes without fear of gang violence. Business and stores shine brightly on advertising holograms across the blocks and citizens now walk freely across streets that were once known for sickening crimes. Eurydice is at peace, and begins its next stage in The Golden Deep. The final prison ship harboring the last of the non-citizen participants in “The Eurydice Uprising” has left Pactolus’ atmosphere, bound for the Coalition of Colonies, where it is slated to meet with Coalition Frontier Rangers for sorting and organization as most of these deported citizens have held previous criminal records and were utilizing Pactolus as a safe haven, using its remote location to avoid Coalition authorities. Those citizens who did gain citizenship and then decide to participate in the “Uprising” are being held still in Golden Deep space for trial by Argo judiciary forces. It is unclear how these proceedings will take place, but BitByte has been assured: “The Judiciary System has been modeled after other entities within the Orion Spur, and will be a model of honor and fairness.” Despite these statements, there has been no sighting of The Mayor nor information on where these prisoners are being stored. Elections for Eurydice city council are underway, with many candidates already campaigning for the positions of power. A total of five individuals will hold seats within the Tower to govern Pactolus together, with two seats being reserved for Thesian candidates, two reserved for Merchant candidates, and the highest being reserved for a Grand Merchant. The future looks bright for Eurydice and Pactolus as a whole. With the destruction and sorrow unfurling what is showing to be a shining future, many are hopeful, excited, and ready for what lies tomorrow. Further Reading: Golden Deep: A Vote for M@mmon is a vote for the Economy! Konyang: Lives Destroyed, What has happened to some cured infected. Food: Five new flavors announced for the Ramses taste-and-texture uploaders!