Aurora Chat-GPT Fun

[Zelmana]

 

I decided to have a little fun!
I took the liberty of grabbing some lore basics from the wiki, and I dropped them into Chat-GPT to see what can happen.
Some results are semi-agreeable with Lore, but I'd like to have this topic/thread to discuss this, as well as showcase any Aurora-related AI text generation.

Perhaps a cool topic would be character creation!

Edited December 16, 2022 by Zelmana

[Zelmana]

PROPMT A:

Make a story in the following setting: The year is 2464 CE (Common Era). Humanity has long since began its trek into space, and explored territory reaches out dozens of lightyears in every direction. After a century beyond the 2000's, flourishing cities had been established in nearby systems such as Tau Ceti and Eridani Federation, and in the centuries that would follow, hundreds of systems would fall under the control of Humanity. Outposts on garden worlds became metropolises in the span of decades. Entire asteroids and moons were mined out, hostile worlds were terraformed and subdued by growing corporations that began to become the dominant economic powers of Human space. Some humans have decided to roam the Orion Spur for the rest of their lives, living on their vessels and developing their own culture. The endeavors into the final frontier were founded beneath the unified banner of the Sol Alliance - a fading galactic government which exercises official control over the majority of the Human population. At the end of the 22nd century, the power and influence of the Sol Alliance was at its height, but this soon came to an end as an unexpected economic collapse found trans-stellar corporations picking away at Sol Alliance authority piece by piece. In the middle of the prosperity and strife, transtellars have for centuries embarked to make massive profits. The major corporate players had managed to establish a stable, if shaky peace between themselves, with no single corporation able to completely dominate the others. The foremost megacorporations would ultimately end up becoming the following: NanoTrasen Corporation, Einstein Engines, Hephaestus Industries,Idris Incorporated, Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, and Zavodskoi Interstellar. Together, they exercised total economic control over the known galaxy. Any semblance of equilibrium between the mega-corps was shattered with NanoTrasen's discovery of the element Phoron in 2417. Phoron is a powerful element which is highly sought after for its untold capabilities and use in the average starship drive. After discovering Phoron, NanoTrasen quickly established a monopoly on it, with themselves sitting on the largest deposits in the known galaxy. The times that followed sent NanoTrasen skyrocketing to unofficially become the foremost power over Humanity. Through determination and overwhelming wealth, it and the other megacorporations have become the dominant governing force over the expanse of the Orion Spur. Humanity is far from alone in the Spur, with multiple other sentient species taking to interstellar travel and contesting Humanity’s claim to the stars. In 2332, the Skrell were discovered, and since, a plethora of others were encountered, including the crafty Tajara, the proud Unathi, the enigmatic Vaurcae, and the elegant Dionae. Many more exist, and while most are simply apathetic to humanity, others are openly hostile. If one thing can be said to unite the various species, it is the drive to control the powerful element Phoron. After late 2462 and the beginning of the massive phoron scarcity, the Solarian Alliance has begun its final collapse. Thus far, its jurisdiction has retreated to the Core Worlds and the area around Earth, while other major factions rushed to fill the power vacuum. Chaos has stricken the former Alliance territories for the most part - now labelled the Human Wildlands. Now, the corporations - outside of the Alliance at least, have banded together under the ultimate authority of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate. This new force promises to safeguard the financial livelihood of every living being in the known galaxy. With the “big five” corporations taking the stage, anything could happen. Only Einstein Engines remains to contest their power financially, supporting a crippled Alliance whose forces have largely revolted amidst the Wildlands. The SCCV Horizon is under the joint control of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, a holdings corporation that has significant influence over the direction of the setting. You, among others, have been assigned to work aboard the SCCV Horizon, a state-of-the-art general-purpose vessel that travels across the Orion Spur with the primary objective to uncover Phoron, however, secondary objectives exist at the whim of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.

[Zelmana]

RESPONSE A1:
 

As the captain of the SCCV Horizon, a joint venture between the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate and NanoTrasen, I had always been proud to serve under the banner of the most powerful corporation in the galaxy. But as we entered the Orion Spur, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

It had been three months since the phoron scarcity hit, and tensions were high between the corporations as they fought for control of the remaining deposits. The Solarian Alliance was on the verge of collapse, and the Human Wildlands were a hotbed of chaos and violence.

As we approached our destination, a small mining colony on the outskirts of known space, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were walking into a trap. My fears were confirmed as we entered the colony's airspace and were immediately hailed by an unfamiliar ship.

"This is the SCCV Horizon, identify yourselves," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

"We are the Dionae Collective," a calm, almost hypnotic voice replied. "We have come to claim this colony and its phoron deposits for ourselves."

I knew the Dionae were a peaceful species, but I also knew they were not to be underestimated. Their advanced technology and telepathic abilities made them formidable opponents.

"I'm sorry, but this colony is under the jurisdiction of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate," I said, hoping to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

"Your corporations mean nothing to us," the Dionae replied. "We will not be swayed by your greed. Leave now, or face the consequences."

I knew I had no choice but to retreat. We couldn't risk a conflict with the Dionae, not with the phoron scarcity already causing enough problems. As we turned back towards the Core Worlds, I couldn't help but wonder what other challenges we would face in this new, unstable era of humanity's expansion into the stars.

[Zelmana]

RESPONSE A2: (Re-roll of PROMPT A)

 

As the newest member of the SCCV Horizon crew, you were excited to be part of the team exploring the unknown regions of space. The Horizon was one of the most advanced ships in the Conglomerate's fleet, and you knew that being a part of its crew was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

As the ship made its way through the Human Wildlands, you were on the bridge when the alarms suddenly sounded. The captain's voice came over the intercom, ordering everyone to their stations. You rushed to the engineering deck, heart racing as you prepared for whatever was coming.

When you arrived, the chief engineer was already barking orders at the rest of the crew. "We've got an incoming vessel," she said, her voice laced with tension. "They're demanding we surrender control of the ship."

You exchanged a worried glance with your fellow crewmates, knowing that giving up the Horizon would mean the end of your mission and potentially even your lives. But before you could come up with a plan, the chief engineer turned to you and the others. "We're not going down without a fight," she said firmly. "I need you to gather whatever weapons and supplies you can find and meet me on the main deck in five minutes. We're going to defend our ship."

As you hurried to gather what you needed, your mind raced with fear and determination. You knew that the odds were against you, but you also knew that giving up was not an option. When you arrived on the main deck, the chief engineer had already set up a defense perimeter and was issuing orders to the rest of the crew.

You took your place at the front lines, heart pounding as you waited for the enemy vessel to make its move. When it finally did, you and the others opened fire, determined to defend the Horizon and your lives.

The battle was fierce and lasted for what felt like an eternity, but eventually, you and the rest of the crew emerged victorious. The enemy vessel was destroyed and the Horizon was safe.

As you and the others celebrated your victory, you couldn't help but feel proud of what you had accomplished. You had faced incredible odds and come out on top, and you knew that you had proven yourself to be a valuable member of the SCCV Horizon crew. From now on, you were ready for whatever the universe had in store for you.

[NerdyVampire]

Pretty good responses, and rather impressive how much detail it could succesfully pick out of the prompt.

[Zelmana]

PROMPT 2:

The Entire "History" Section of Mars: https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Mars
 

Spoiler

Early Colonization Despite Mars being a barren planet, a mixture of desperate living conditions on Earth and a bold commitment to exploration and colonization caused it to experience small scale colonization in the 2100's. After the terraforming efforts of 2200 began and with the discovery of massive fossil fuel deposits (therefore confirming Mars once held life), optimistic nations and corporations attempted to set up a foothold on it, causing tens of thousands of colonists to arrive during the first waves. After it became clear that Mars would remain hostile for quite some time, was passed over for more suitable, distant worlds for a long period, leaving the original settlers to etch out a meager life. The byproduct of this is that many issues, national and cultural, that plagued humanity at those times were brought over to the red planet, causing tensions between its inhabitants and new settlers. Despite the one world government of the Alliance, individual nations on Earth would finance and support colonies on Mars, pitting them against one another. Wars and skirmishes between the colonies, although rare, were not unheard of. The ones that survived have long since grown into large, independent arcologies, which are for the most part friendly competitors under the watchful eye of Sol Alliance. The fossil fuels found on Mars were quickly put to use. Power plants, large factory complexes were constructed outside the arcologies, and the planet was becoming industrialized, which later on played into the terraforming process of the planet. Most of construction was done by crew-operated behemothian industrial machines, which are still used to this day in limited capacities for work outside the domes. Primarily cyborgs and programmed robots worked in these buildings outside the safety of the arcologies, until later on when the planet's atmosphere stabilized in 2400. History of Terraforming The terraforming process started during the late part of the 22nd century, with massive terraformers designed to turn Mars’ natural minerals into gasses and legions of cyborgs put into action. The idea was to replicate the Global Warming process humans have inadvertently done on Earth, but in a more controlled environment with goals of increasing both air pressure and temperature. The process was incredibly slow and expensive, and dogged by a major catastrophe in 2298 that nearly ended the entire process and caused untold amounts of human suffering and economic damage. Although controversial for both its cost and dangers, the terraforming project of Mars is considered a success. The air, until recently, was still slightly toxic, but it effectively raised Mars' near zero pressure to slightly tolerable, along with the average temperature. Furthermore, the vast amounts of polarized iron dust now flowing around the planet’s lower orbit created a makeshift electromagnetic shield, reducing harmful radiation by a large degree until it was disrupted by the massive ecological disruption of Violet Dawn. Limited efforts are being made to restore it, but these have mostly been unsuccessful. This difference meant that by 2400 a space suit was no longer needed to traverse its surface. Instead, pressure suits or thick clothing, along with eye, mouth and ear protection are enough to stop the worst effects of a low pressure environment. Single-cellular life prospered as well, due to an atmosphere now rich with organic particles, but does no longer due to the wide-spread poisoning of the Martian atmosphere from the fires ignited in the Violet Dawn disaster. Due to this, Mars’ famous red colour has been replaced with patches of black, deep, burned orange, and violet in some places. Mars has a relatively long history of colonization, as well as destructive events. This has resulted in many colonies, facilities and arcology covering the wastes of the planet. One such arcology was Divitae, an independent mining colony established during the early gold rush that failed because of aging storms and lack of funds for redevelopment. During the period of terraforming, Mars received an immense number of cyborgs to serve as its workforce. In the late part of the 22nd century, Humanity has achieved the ability to produce heavy cyborgs. Being able to function and work freely in the harsh environment, Martian terraforming firms pressed for more and more cyborg workers, but volunteers for this process were few and far between due to the risks around the procedure. Eventually, to meet demand, cyborgification was implemented as capital punishment for crimes, less and less severe as time passed. In total, between 2204, when the implementation of cyborgs started, and 2260, when it stopped, over 35 million cyborgs have been sent to Mars to serve as a workforce. The terraforming project started to backfire soon after. The extent of the crimes Martians caused, as well other problems the synthetics caused, resulted in an overall negative view of AIs and cyborgification among the populace. Sometime after, Mars Senate constructed a large monumental graveyard for victims of forced cyborgification sometimes referred to CyTomb. Cyborgification, along with the use banned in several larger arcologies such as Crest Olympia, Greater London, Elysium and Red Gaia. The Catastrophe of 2298 The first of two major catastrophes in Martian history was the abrupt failure of its terraforming infrastructure in the winter of 2298. The entire infrastructure was linked to a single network, which suffered a serious melt-down as a result of human error. The network either shut down areas of terraforming or spit out wild algorithms that put the entire project into a tailspin. The network was restored after several days, but the result was catastrophic swings in the climate. For the next 10 years Mars experienced climactic storms that severely damaged or even destroyed arcologies and utterly wiped out smaller settlements. The atmosphere was flooded with excessive C02 that smothered people in the open without internals. Billions of credits of property damage was recorded, and millions were killed as a direct result of the disaster. It was estimated to have put back terraforming efforts by a century. Despite the damages, an investigation by SolGov saw only three technicians arrested, with all three later acquitted despite anger and protest from the Martian population. In modern times, the ruins of arcologies lost to the catastrophe remain popular spots for scavengers, explorers, and tourists. The polar canyon regions of Mars started to serve as scrapyard for obsolete and abandoned machinery. Starting in the early 2370s, megacorporations began to dispose of their obsolete lineups by storing them in gargantuan “lots” for later retrieval when the manpower needed to sustain them returned. This would never be the case, and for years to come other megacorporations would do the same in haphazardly tossing their waste electronics into the canyon regions as time went along. In 2405, legal action was taken to prevent the excessive usage of this disposal, and it quickly halted. What was left were what would be referred to as the Metal Dunes of Mars, endless electronic scrapheaps as far as the eye could see. The Martian World War Considering Mars' strong ties with Earth governments and its dependence on Sol Fleets, Mars never had unified interests or tools to openly fight against the Sol Government during the First Interstellar War. Despite this, many Martians felt sympathetic to the Coalition of Colonies, as they felt they shared the resentment towards a growing, authoritarian oppression within the Alliance. In the early stages of the war in 2278, the Alliance quickly pressed the small Martian self-defense force into service, merging the tiny Martian fleet into the Alliance navy. Anti-Solarian factions on Mars calling themselves the Red Coalition began rallying popular and political support based on many “injustices,”committed by the Alliance against the Martian people, an alliance which had also shown casual disregard for Mars. Financially backed by the Coalition of Colonies (CoC), on 18th of January, 2279, many Martian cities seceded from Sol Alliance and launched a coordinated, surprise attack on the rest of Mars. The loyalist arcologies became known as the Sol Coalition, or more popularly, the Blues. With the mighty fleets of the Alliance out fighting in the frontier, the Blue Coalition saw very little aid from the Alliance, material or otherwise. Red Rangers, special forces under the Red Coalition, seized lightly defended orbital Alliance military stations, including nuclear-equipped missile platforms. The Red Coalition threatened to use these weapons on any planet or fleet that attempted to intervene, effectively isolating Mars and throwing it into a Cold War with Earth. As military conventions prohibited direct bombing of population centers, the Red conquest consisted of prolonged sieges while unrest, terrorist attacks, and counter-offensives began to sap their ability to wage war. In the face of growing losses, the leadership of the Red Coalition gained the dubious honor of being the second nation in human history to use nuclear weapons in warfare. In 2284, the Red Coalition arcology of Terra Nova, facing capitulation in the face of advancing Blue forces, successfully appealed to an orbital missile platform to launch a nuclear missile on a nearby Blue arcology of New Dresden in an attempt to turn the tide of war. This action immediately fractured the entire Red Coalition, with most of its members distancing themselves from the action and its perpetrators. Within days the majority of arcologies in the Red Coalition abandoned the alliance, and within weeks the remainder had surrendered. The Treaty of Olympus was signed on 5th of April, 2284 featuring unconditional surrender of remaining Red Coalition states. The Alliance, negotiating on behalf of the loyalist Blues, used the treaty to place harsh restrictions on Mars. The entire planet was disarmed and all factions on it surface were banned from fielding a standing army, navy, or engaging in armed conflicts with one another. In addition, the planet was put under "indefinite" martial law, with an Alliance Admiral permanently stationed in orbit of the planet to enforce indirect martial law, overriding any local laws or ordinances. The Violet Dawn Explosion On the seventh of November, 2462, an unprecedented disaster came to Mars in the form of the Violet Dawn explosion. Initially an attempt by the Sol Alliance to produce synthetic phoron in response to an ongoing phoron shortage crisis, the Violet Dawn program would be remembered for much more. Safety standards were neglected in Violet Dawn facilities, located on Mars’ south pole and as a result, the synthetic phoron grew out of control before igniting. The resulting conflagration completely destroyed the southern pole of Mars, demolished a multitude of arcologies in the southern hemisphere of Mars, and spread toxic - and highly flammable - phoron particles throughout the Martian atmosphere creating massive firestorms the size of entire cities combined. The official death toll of the Violet Dawn catastrophe is unknown - and will likely never truly be known - but is estimated to be in the billions. Billions more were displaced from their arcologies, creating the largest refugee crisis in recent history and straining the already-overburdened government of Mars to its breaking point. The Mars of the post-Violet Dawn Orion Spur now bears little resemblance to what came before, and how the crisis evolves remains to be seen. Prime Minister Frost, before his death, issued orders and directives to be released when Operation “Violet Dawn” began and despite his death prior to the event, much of the upper brass of the Navy was still loyal to his cause. They ordered his instructions be carried out, threatening those who disobeyed with desertion and treason. Even so, some captains disregarded these orders to let the burning planet’s billions of desperate sapients, some friends and family to the crew, burn in phoron fire. These brave men and women plunged into the Red Planet’s atmosphere and filled their cargo holds with as many people as they could cram in, dumping weapons and munitions out to make room. A few rogue ships even dove into the phoron-dense areas of the planet that could’ve still potentially held survivors. Tragically, most who attempted this found their engines rendered inoperable in the exotic atmosphere and crashed before clearing the danger zone. After the Violent Dawn had effectively run its course, Frost’s staff ordered those who had defied orders quietly imprisoned and stripped of rank. After the junta took over and ousted the Frost loyalists, many of these “rogue” captains and crew managed to regain their positions. But, many more of them became disillusioned about Sol and fled the Alliance for nations such as Biesel or the Coalition. A brutal information campaign was waged against the Navy defying Frost to maintain his loyalists' control over the Alliance. Outside of eyewitnesses testimony, any hard evidence was destroyed. Though Biesel may have known some captains betrayed Frost, choosing not to report these facts when revealing the whistleblower would vilify their main rival. The administration after Frost have uncomfortably ignored the consequences of Frost’s actions, instead opting to focus on stabilizing the territory the Alliance retains. As a result, those outside the Sol System at the time of Violet Dawn may never be fully convinced of the truth. The Solarian Army’s Reunification Campaign In May of 2464 the Solarian Army under the command of Governor-General Tereza Varzieva launched an effort to “stabilize the planet and restore order to regions south of the northern pole,” thus effectively bringing Mars back under Solarian control. The Governor-General’s offensive was ultimately quite successful and the sections of Mars outside of the government’s control mostly surrendered to it or were seized by force within two months, and the expedition was declared officially over near the end of June 2464. Control and relative stability has brought Einstein Engines and other companies into the planet’s economy in an effort to assist the planet and some believe Mars could, against all odds, have a future yet.

 

[Zelmana]

RESPONSE TO PROMPT 2, ANSWER A:
(Request: Expand upon the lore)
The Violet Dawn disaster is a catastrophic event that occurred on Mars in the year 2550. It is not clear exactly what caused the disaster, but it is known to have involved massive fires that spread across the planet, causing widespread destruction and poisoning the atmosphere. The event had a devastating impact on Mars, killing many of the planet's inhabitants and destroying much of its infrastructure. It is also believed to have disrupted the planet's electromagnetic shield, which had previously protected it from harmful radiation. In the aftermath of the disaster, the survivors were forced to rebuild their communities and adapt to a new, harsher reality on the red planet. Despite the challenges, they have managed to establish a new way of life on Mars and continue to thrive in the face of adversity.

[Zelmana]

CON'T PROMPT 2, ANSWER A:
(Request: Create a Character in this Setting)

 

Meet Niko Kimura, a 25-year-old engineer living and working in the arcology of New Tianjin on Mars. Niko was born and raised on Mars, the child of two former Earth immigrants who had come to the red planet in search of a better life. Growing up, Niko was always fascinated by the inner workings of technology and machines, and he excelled in his studies in engineering and robotics. After completing his education, he landed a job at one of the largest tech companies on Mars, where he works as a design engineer, developing new technologies for use in the harsh Martian environment.

In his free time, Niko enjoys tinkering with his own personal robotics projects and exploring the surface of Mars, often taking his all-terrain rover out for long, solo expeditions across the planet's rugged landscape. He is also a member of the Mars Mountaineering Club, a group of thrill-seekers who enjoy the challenge of climbing the planet's tallest peaks. Despite the dangers of living and working on Mars, Niko is optimistic about the future of the planet and the people who call it home, and he is determined to make a difference in the world through his work and his passions.

[Zelmana]

CON'T PROMPT 2, ANSWER B:
(Request: Tell me about Niko Kimura's experiences after moving to a megacorporate ship called the SCC Horizon)

 

Niko Kimura has recently accepted a new job opportunity on the SCC Horizon, a massive megacorporate ship owned and operated by the Solarian Consolidated Corporation (SCC). The ship is one of the largest and most advanced in the solar system, and is responsible for transporting goods and passengers between the various colonies and habitats in the solar system. Niko was excited to take on this new challenge and begin working on the ship, which he saw as a great opportunity to further his career and gain valuable experience.

Upon arriving on the SCC Horizon, Niko was immediately struck by the scale and complexity of the ship. With its massive engines, advanced robotics systems, and state-of-the-art facilities, the SCC Horizon was like nothing Niko had ever seen before. He quickly settled into his new quarters, which were small but comfortable, and began exploring the ship to get a feel for its layout and operations.

As he settled into his new role on the SCC Horizon, Niko quickly found himself working long hours in the ship's engineering department, where he was responsible for maintaining and repairing the various systems and equipment that kept the ship running smoothly. Despite the demanding nature of his work, Niko enjoyed the sense of purpose and accomplishment he felt as he worked to keep the SCC Horizon running at peak efficiency.

In his free time, Niko took advantage of the many amenities the ship had to offer, including a gym, a library, and even a small park where he could go for a walk and enjoy some fresh air. He also made some new friends among his coworkers and the other passengers on the ship, and found himself enjoying the close-knit community that had formed aboard the SCC Horizon.

Overall, Niko's experiences on the SCC Horizon have been both challenging and rewarding, and he looks forward to continuing his work on the ship as it travels throughout the solar system, connecting people and places in ways that were previously unimaginable.

[Zelmana]

Niko Kimura, Martian

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