Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

MrDrake · **Reply #1200 on:** April 09, 2010, 12:49:17 AM

Jayden gave a nod back "Good idea" he told Neville as he followed him into his room.

Once they had some privacy, Jayden took a seat on the couch and looked over to Neville "This Lab 101, do you think that it is possible that we could find some information on Terror Squad there? Well, that is, if they have some connection to Dragonstorm in the end"

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Shakila thought for a moment, concentrating on Shelton as best she could and just sent a message out, not sure if he would get it or not <Did it work by any chance?>

Serris · **Reply #1201 on:** April 09, 2010, 12:58:07 AM

Dr. Zanasiu focused. <Shelton, can only you here this?> he asked mentally.

Hans spoke. "I can't 'hear you'," he said.

Dr. Zanasiu nodded. "Good," he said.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1202 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:05:05 AM

Shelton nodded. "I got messages from all of you. Did anyone receive messages from anybody else?"

There was no reply.

"Great. Like I said, actually rather easy."

"Why didn't you teach us this right away?" asked Hans.

"Do recall you were all disoriented and essentially hung over this morning. I assure you it would not have been this easy," reminded Shelton. "Now, to send messages to multiple people, you simply have to concentrate on multiple people when you send a single message. This is slightly harder, but you've all proven to be quick learners in the past. Try it now; attempt to send a message to myself and one other person which contains just the recipients' names."

Serris · **Reply #1203 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:09:04 AM

Neville shrugged. "It's possible," he said. "But we could stumble into a false lead." he added.

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Dr. Zanasiu focused. <Shakila, Shelton, Hans. Wait,> he said mentally.

"Damn it! I screwed it up!" he said.

"How so? I heard you just fine," Hans said.

"You weren't supposed to hear me. Only Shakila and Shelton were supposed to."

MrDrake · **Reply #1204 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:13:04 AM

Jayden nodded back "Yeah, but it's like they say, there's only one way to find out really, I mean, if we find something....we'll see what happens and go from there, it's my best guess anyway"

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Shakila concentrated once again, sending her message out to Shelton and Hans <Now, let's see if this works....um....something to do with.....something....> she wasn't the best at thinking on her feet too quickly, especially not giving her message much though.

Noname · **Reply #1205 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:15:03 AM

Stern concentrated on Shelton <Can you hear me, Shelton? I am sending my thoughts only to you. I will tell you a number. Seven. I told only you that number. Can you repeat it to me using your thoughts, Shelton?>

The Corporal turned to Landon and asked him "Did you 'hear' me tell you anything in your mind?"

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1206 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:19:57 AM

<Lucky seven, Good Job!> Shelton sent back. "Okay, we've clearly got the one person down, but we're going to need to work on multiple people at once. Don't worry, you guys have gotten way farther than the Dragonstorm Jarheads did on their first practice, and once you've mastered this, there's nothing else you need to know about the chip. That's it.

"So one more time; try to send a message to myself and the person to your left. The message should be, 'Hello Shelton, hello person's name.'"

MrDrake · **Reply #1207 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:38:23 AM

Shakila nodded back to Shelton and attempted it again <Okay, here goes nothing, Shelton, Stern, can you here me? And it better be only you two and no one else>

She looked at everyone else, whom she believed she did not communicate with and took a sigh of relief as well "I think that was correct"

Noname · **Reply #1208 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:51:35 AM

<Hello Shelton, hello Landon. Did each of you hear that?> Stern directed the first sentence only to Shelton, and the second only to Landon. Both of them heard the last sentence. Stern had got it down.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1209 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:44:06 AM

<Shelton, James, do you and only you hear me?> sent Hans.

He looked around. "I think I did it!" he beamed excitedly.

Serris · **Reply #1210 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:00:50 AM

James nodded. <I hear ya, Hans!> he sent out.

He then nodded. "Wow, this is easy to use," he said.

He then turned to Shelton. "Shelton, which company manufactures this chip?" he asked.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1211 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:10:03 AM

(OOC: Have we already established what company makes the chips? Drake, is the chip Terror Squad attempting to retrieve the thought network chip?)

Serris · **Reply #1212 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:16:58 AM

(OOC - Up to you to establish. Weyland-Yutani is not affiliated with Dragonstorm but they manufacture a lot of advanced cybernetics and artificial limbs for medical and scientific purposes.)

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #1213 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:49:00 AM

"Do not kill it, or I will kill you myself," Ariol radioed back, and sent a group of armored mercenaries down below...

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With a sudden series of beeps from the computer, Aiko finds himself successful in reaching the reactor door. "Boss! The fusion reactor door is open!" he called in...

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Vic catches the call, but was unable to answer as a door from the other side of the birdge opens, and enemy soldiers poured in...

MrDrake · **Reply #1214 on:** April 10, 2010, 02:29:18 AM

(OOC: Nope, it has nothing to do with the thought network.....you'll find out in due time what it's all about, don't want to reveal anything just yet XD)

Nick22 · **Reply #1215 on:** April 10, 2010, 03:43:36 PM

Yes< Yes I heard you. DR Landon replied tried it out by sending a message to Shakila and Shelton.. He smiled briefly. he was getting this telekinesis thing down..

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #1216 on:** April 10, 2010, 08:53:33 PM

"While Dragonstorm scientists were the ones who designed the chip, the chips themselves were manufactured by Applegate Subsidiaries; at least, that's where the checks were signed to." Shelton furrowed his brow. "I can't recall who exactly they were subsidiary to.

Once Landon had sent his message off, Shelton smiled. "That's all of you, and I think you all have the chips down pat. To finish, I have to explain the lingo.

"The chip is called a 'thought chip.' The network is called the 'thought network,' or just the network. 'Thought-speaking' or 'sending a message' is the verb for what you're doing, and a 'thought message' is the thing being sent. Since most of Dragonstorm uses these terms, it's a good idea that you adopt them as well, so that you don't sound out of place.

"Well, we all have things to do for today, so let's get out of this hotel. Throughout the day, I want you all to try thought-speaking to each other periodically to get some practice sending messages to one or a couple people. You need to feel proficient with the chip before we go anywhere near Dragonstorm, and practice is the best way to do this."

Serris · **Reply #1217 on:** April 10, 2010, 09:40:33 PM

<All right, Shelton.> Dr. Zanasiu thought-spoke.

<James, Shelton, Shakila, Dr. Landon what do you all want to do?> Hans thought-spoke.

Neville nodded and put his newspaper down. "Should we get some new clothes and weapons?" he asked.

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Zachary and Alfred were finished buying some new clothes at Culeston Outfitters, the local camping store.

"So what did you buy this time?" Alfred asked.

"Some new horseshoes, a bunch of clothes and some new suitcases to replace the ones that got blown up," Zachary replied.

The two then found Aisha at the food court, which had many people around. "Hey, Aisha, you got your clothes?" Alfred asked.

Nick22 · **Reply #1218 on:** April 10, 2010, 09:52:36 PM

yes i have enough clothes to replace those i bought' Aisha replied, while muching on some fries.. ' just stopped to get a snack between shopping.. you guys find the stuff you wanted..

Serris · **Reply #1219 on:** April 10, 2010, 10:08:20 PM

Alfred nodded. "Yep, got all my clothes," he said. "So should we get some new weapons or no? All our stuff is gone and I think Neville has a shotgun and a rifle with some ammo for both of them but that's it," he added.

Zachary got up to go to the bathroom.