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Post by mistervillainman on Aug 30, 2007 5:08:43 GMT
Sephiroth stopped, turning to face the figure in the room with him. "Patrans and their toys..."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Aug 30, 2007 5:20:07 GMT
"Good day to you," the apparition said calmly, adding a small bow. "I am this vessel's memetic interface, a virtual manifestation of the starcraft Tiamet. I am communicating with you by triggering specific memory centers in your brain via your olfactory receptors. I have been activated to inform you that you have activated the Germination Sequence, but its final protocols cannot be carried out except by the direct order of a specific memetic signal; specifically, that carried by a Matron or Larval Queen. The memtic computer recognizes the termination of the local maternal signal. Therefore, any direct female descendant of the Four Sisters can activate the final stages of Germination. If such a signal is not detected within four weeks, the organisms within this chamber will be returned to deep static. Please locate described signal or enter further query." She stood there placidly, her image tugging at the dark corners of Sephiroth's mind. Though she slightly resembled Jenova, her overall appearance and mannerisms --not to mention her location on a Patran ship-- ruled out that possibility.
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Post by mistervillainman on Aug 30, 2007 5:24:19 GMT
"Why would I care about them? I have no need for anyone else..." He said, turning to leave again.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Aug 30, 2007 5:35:02 GMT
The image suddenly reappeared before him as if to block his way. "Answering query. These species were carefully selected to preserve the biosphere of Asak Odnum upon transplantation to a biologically compatible planet. Unidentified Yellow Star System 23, now known as Advent, has proven to be such a planet. Gradually, the superior species of the World of Darkness will out-evolve those native to this world and overtake it. Certain other Motherworld species have been detected here and appear to be thriving. A partial list follows: apparent evolved form of Moogle, adapted to temperate environments. Apparent evolved form of Chocobo, adapted to various environments. Luminati Arbora, mainly unaltered, in isolated grove on northernmost continent. Chimera sapiens. Extremely small minority of overall humanoid population. Various levels of integration and/or modification. Request more thorough list or enter further queries."
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Post by mistervillainman on Aug 30, 2007 5:37:00 GMT
"More thorough list."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Aug 30, 2007 6:15:21 GMT
"Accessing. Processing." The image's eyes flickered. "Beginning with humanoid configurations in order of genetic potentcy percentage. Alpha Male, current proximity less than five meters. Sixty percent. Larval Queen B, current location: eastern landmass. Fifty-nine percent. Inferior Male C, current location: western landmass. Fifty-five percent. Inferior Male B, current location: western landmass. Fifty percent. Drone B, current location: western landmass. Forty-five percent. Inferior Male A, current location: western landmass. Thirty-nine percent. Drone A, current location: eastern landmass. Thirty percent. Larval Queen A, current location: western landmass. Twenty-seven percent. Hatchlings A and B: Twenty-five percent. Other life forms may exist beyond accurate identification range. Name organism for in-depth description, request continue list, or enter further query."
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Post by mistervillainman on Sept 4, 2007 7:08:26 GMT
Sephiroth thought for a moment, then grinned. "More exact location on larval queen B."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 4, 2007 7:14:23 GMT
The eyes flashed again. "Accessing local information network. Processing coordinates. Larval Queen B's current location is Western Continent... Nibelheim... Shinra Manor. She is accompanied by Hatchlings A and B as well as Drone B."
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Post by mistervillainman on Sept 4, 2007 7:23:14 GMT
Sephiroth perched on one of the over-turned shelves, waiting for them to arrive. "No further inquiries at this time..."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 4, 2007 7:25:50 GMT
The memetograph was unperturbed. "Please locate described signal or enter further inquiries." She, or it, stood serenely beside the computer. She persisted in looking irritatingly familiar.
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Post by mistervillainman on Sept 6, 2007 6:35:49 GMT
Sephiroth raised his sword to silence the infernal machine, but stopped...
"Identify drone with Queen B"
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 6, 2007 6:40:10 GMT
"Identification will require memetic link. Please connect to interface." One of the "fiber optic" bundles extended towards him, like a transparent tentacle.
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Post by mistervillainman on Sept 6, 2007 6:44:09 GMT
Sephiroth paused only a moment, then removed his glove, holding out his hand to the tentacle before him.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 6, 2007 6:57:19 GMT
The tentacles snapped out and wrapped around his hand tight...
His mind was suddenly a navigation utility in the midst of a complex virtual construct, like a mouse controlled by thought. Imaginary landscapes screamed past him at the speed of light until he settled around a cipher representing one person. Then... his mind plunged into the cipher, as if into a document file.
A voice came from nowhere. "Drone B identified. Rufus Shinra. Chimera/Seraph interbreed. Genetic ancestry indicates links to Jenovan clan. Tags for recent genetic modification indicate supplantation and enhancement of latent Seraph traits."
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Post by mistervillainman on Sept 6, 2007 7:06:24 GMT
Sephiroth had no words to express the searing hatred he was feeling at that moment... Only rage filled him. A rage he hadnt felt in some time. Rage at the world, rage at LIFE in general... His resolve was strengthened THAT much more...
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