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<blockquote data-quote="Ambrus" data-source="post: 2858288" data-attributes="member: 17691"><p><strong>MSR-X</strong> <span style="color: Silver"><em>"Observation: You appear to have been configured to interface with me specifically and were subsequently surreptitiously installed. Inquiry: Do you know why? Do you have any data pertaining to me specifically? Observation: You also have a set of spacial coordinates in memory. Inquiry: Do you have additional information concerning that place or why it was uploaded to me? Do you have any other data files intended for me to peruse?"</em></span></p><p></p><p><strong>Training Remotes</strong> After completing its work on the remotes, DRK-1X will likewise keep them powered down and stowed in one of the storage compartments alongside the B1s until needed.[Sblock=HRD-X]<span style="color: gray">I can understand your trepidation to a degree; I'd think long and hard before I'd allow such a thing IMC. As a GM I'd run such a copy-character myself as an NPC. I wouldn't mind if you wanted to do so; I think you have a strong grasp of how 1X thinks and acts by now. That being said, I don't mind running the HRD as well since I guess it'd save you the hassle of having to do so. I'm not certain what your personal GMing experience has been nor do I quite know what you mean by "if I feel it starts to get out of hand". Maybe you could clarify what it is you're afraid I might do with the HRD to help avoid such problems...</span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">I wasn't really intending to start a droid army or mafia; I never expected to find a few million credits worth of equipment lying around nor did 1X know what it'd find for sale in the bazaar when it headed there. 1X is simply taking advantage of the situation as best it can to gain some resources and support. I don't think I'd want much more than I have now though since it'd be hard to manage. I mean, 1X could have bought an entire case of 50 training remotes and have reprogrammed them into a overwhelming mobile attack force if it'd wanted to, though that would seem a bit silly to me. *shrug* <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">As for getting rid of the HRD, well, 1X has that as an eventual goal of sorts... 1X is loyal to Dofina, though it has been growing in sentience and independence for a while now, reflected in its first hero level. 1X doesn't intend to abandon or betray Dofina but it does aspire to be more than a simple servant. Already, 1X often acts to improve its own situation, all without Dofina's consent or knowledge. It manages to circumvent its obedience programming to a degree by convincing itself that it can serve Dofina better by improving itself. It even keeps some things from Dofina if she doesn't seem interested in them, such as Ventress' credit chip. Copying it's Code into the HRD is another such step. It's managed to convince itself that it's permissible to do so without consent because the HRD might be able to covertly infiltrate the empire and rescue Dofina. If later Dofina were to be safe and the HRD wasn't needed to serve her then the probot and the HRD might neglect to tell her about its true nature. Since Dofina would still have DRK-1X to serve it as always and the HRD didn't have any countermanding orders then it might take the initiative to quietly slip away and pursue its own path, thus becoming truly independent. You see, the HRD has a subtle drive to break free already and the probot programmed that into it on purpose. The HRD represents 1X's opportunity to, in a way, gain independence for itself. So don't worry about it too much; you've already got a means for the HRD to slip out of the picture if it becomes a problem for you. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">Later on, both units can come back together to exchange Code and experiences, even if only decades from now. You see, even 1X the probot aspires to gain its independence from Dofina. After all, being organic, she will eventually die (perhaps sooner than later at the rate she's going). Once she does, 1X doesn't intend to seek out her legal heir and start over again. It'll make it's own way. Being immortal, 1X isn't really in that big of a hurry to leave Dofina though. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">My thoughts about the reprogramming was that the HRD's levels were hard-wired into it and couldn't be changed unless 1X were to swap out its processor with a new one. That's why I figured it'd keep its old levels and add 1X's scoundrel level based on the experience and Code that 1X would upload into it. You're way is fine too though; I don't mind loosing a level of thug for the added versatility of duplicating all of the probot's levels exactly. So should I create a new stat block for the HRD, keeping its physical stats and equipment and swapping out the rest with 1X's mental stats, levels, skills, feats, etc? Do you want to tell me about its appearance or can I choose it myself?</span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">I'm a little curious whereabouts you got the stats for the HRD; did you come up with them yourself or find them somewhere? Some of its stock equipment is a little odd to me. I can't figure out why it has a diagnostic package when it has no ranks in repair and can't reprogram itself with any since it likewise has no ranks in Computer Use. Also, what's the purpose of its remote processor if it's already got a heuristic one? I might seek to swap out some of this stuff later unless it all serves some purpose I can't figure out yet...</span></p><p><span style="color: gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: gray">If you still have some reservations then let me know and we'll come up with something different to do with the HRD; no problem. If you're comfortable with the idea than 1X will proceed with the upload. I'll wait to post a description of 1Xs actions and its impressions of the process until after I hear back from you.</span>[/sblock]<strong>Hyperspace Jump</strong> The only other things that DRK-1X intended to do during the trip was to carefully erase all data in the ship's computer concerning their little side trip to drop off the pod; no point in leaving clues leading back to it for others to find. Aside from that 1X was going to shut down a few hours prior to exiting hyperspace on the last day to reprogram itself with an appropriate skill set, to meditate and to recharge. Lastly, 1X will program a short hyperspace jump away from their arrival point, leading roughly core-wise, to be used in the event a quick escape from the area is necessary.[Sblock=OOC]<span style="color: Gray">What's with all the droids with X monikers (HRD-X & MSR-X) all of a sudden? It's like we're all destined to be together or something. Behold the true power of the Code! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">BTW, I really enjoyed the shopping experience. It's much more fun to shop in game when the GM bothers to throw in fun and unique stuff in a market to stumble across, makes other things unavailable and mixes up the prices a bit rather than simply having the "they have everything you're looking for at standard book prices" default. It all seems much more dynamic, realistic and you often end getting things you didn't even know you wanted. Kudos to you. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </span>[/Sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ambrus, post: 2858288, member: 17691"] [B]MSR-X[/B] [Color=Silver][I]"Observation: You appear to have been configured to interface with me specifically and were subsequently surreptitiously installed. Inquiry: Do you know why? Do you have any data pertaining to me specifically? Observation: You also have a set of spacial coordinates in memory. Inquiry: Do you have additional information concerning that place or why it was uploaded to me? Do you have any other data files intended for me to peruse?"[/I][/Color] [B]Training Remotes[/B] After completing its work on the remotes, DRK-1X will likewise keep them powered down and stowed in one of the storage compartments alongside the B1s until needed.[Sblock=HRD-X][color=gray]I can understand your trepidation to a degree; I'd think long and hard before I'd allow such a thing IMC. As a GM I'd run such a copy-character myself as an NPC. I wouldn't mind if you wanted to do so; I think you have a strong grasp of how 1X thinks and acts by now. That being said, I don't mind running the HRD as well since I guess it'd save you the hassle of having to do so. I'm not certain what your personal GMing experience has been nor do I quite know what you mean by "if I feel it starts to get out of hand". Maybe you could clarify what it is you're afraid I might do with the HRD to help avoid such problems... I wasn't really intending to start a droid army or mafia; I never expected to find a few million credits worth of equipment lying around nor did 1X know what it'd find for sale in the bazaar when it headed there. 1X is simply taking advantage of the situation as best it can to gain some resources and support. I don't think I'd want much more than I have now though since it'd be hard to manage. I mean, 1X could have bought an entire case of 50 training remotes and have reprogrammed them into a overwhelming mobile attack force if it'd wanted to, though that would seem a bit silly to me. *shrug* ;) As for getting rid of the HRD, well, 1X has that as an eventual goal of sorts... 1X is loyal to Dofina, though it has been growing in sentience and independence for a while now, reflected in its first hero level. 1X doesn't intend to abandon or betray Dofina but it does aspire to be more than a simple servant. Already, 1X often acts to improve its own situation, all without Dofina's consent or knowledge. It manages to circumvent its obedience programming to a degree by convincing itself that it can serve Dofina better by improving itself. It even keeps some things from Dofina if she doesn't seem interested in them, such as Ventress' credit chip. Copying it's Code into the HRD is another such step. It's managed to convince itself that it's permissible to do so without consent because the HRD might be able to covertly infiltrate the empire and rescue Dofina. If later Dofina were to be safe and the HRD wasn't needed to serve her then the probot and the HRD might neglect to tell her about its true nature. Since Dofina would still have DRK-1X to serve it as always and the HRD didn't have any countermanding orders then it might take the initiative to quietly slip away and pursue its own path, thus becoming truly independent. You see, the HRD has a subtle drive to break free already and the probot programmed that into it on purpose. The HRD represents 1X's opportunity to, in a way, gain independence for itself. So don't worry about it too much; you've already got a means for the HRD to slip out of the picture if it becomes a problem for you. ;) Later on, both units can come back together to exchange Code and experiences, even if only decades from now. You see, even 1X the probot aspires to gain its independence from Dofina. After all, being organic, she will eventually die (perhaps sooner than later at the rate she's going). Once she does, 1X doesn't intend to seek out her legal heir and start over again. It'll make it's own way. Being immortal, 1X isn't really in that big of a hurry to leave Dofina though. :) My thoughts about the reprogramming was that the HRD's levels were hard-wired into it and couldn't be changed unless 1X were to swap out its processor with a new one. That's why I figured it'd keep its old levels and add 1X's scoundrel level based on the experience and Code that 1X would upload into it. You're way is fine too though; I don't mind loosing a level of thug for the added versatility of duplicating all of the probot's levels exactly. So should I create a new stat block for the HRD, keeping its physical stats and equipment and swapping out the rest with 1X's mental stats, levels, skills, feats, etc? Do you want to tell me about its appearance or can I choose it myself? I'm a little curious whereabouts you got the stats for the HRD; did you come up with them yourself or find them somewhere? Some of its stock equipment is a little odd to me. I can't figure out why it has a diagnostic package when it has no ranks in repair and can't reprogram itself with any since it likewise has no ranks in Computer Use. Also, what's the purpose of its remote processor if it's already got a heuristic one? I might seek to swap out some of this stuff later unless it all serves some purpose I can't figure out yet... If you still have some reservations then let me know and we'll come up with something different to do with the HRD; no problem. If you're comfortable with the idea than 1X will proceed with the upload. I'll wait to post a description of 1Xs actions and its impressions of the process until after I hear back from you.[/color][/sblock][B]Hyperspace Jump[/B] The only other things that DRK-1X intended to do during the trip was to carefully erase all data in the ship's computer concerning their little side trip to drop off the pod; no point in leaving clues leading back to it for others to find. Aside from that 1X was going to shut down a few hours prior to exiting hyperspace on the last day to reprogram itself with an appropriate skill set, to meditate and to recharge. Lastly, 1X will program a short hyperspace jump away from their arrival point, leading roughly core-wise, to be used in the event a quick escape from the area is necessary.[Sblock=OOC][COLOR=Gray]What's with all the droids with X monikers (HRD-X & MSR-X) all of a sudden? It's like we're all destined to be together or something. Behold the true power of the Code! :cool: BTW, I really enjoyed the shopping experience. It's much more fun to shop in game when the GM bothers to throw in fun and unique stuff in a market to stumble across, makes other things unavailable and mixes up the prices a bit rather than simply having the "they have everything you're looking for at standard book prices" default. It all seems much more dynamic, realistic and you often end getting things you didn't even know you wanted. Kudos to you. :D [/COLOR][/Sblock] [/QUOTE]
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