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       #Post#: 13930--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: March 31, 2022, 2:16 pm
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       In space.
       Dr. Tolodora sighs a bit and looks away at the mention of
       Tomasic. Dr. Tolodora: No... Not anymore. I gave up my temporal
       duplicate of Tomasic after an incident in my universe. After
       Captain Zarick appeared and helped my universe against the Borg,
       he helped me find someone to wield Tomasic. These days, the
       Kierran Black in my universe, a death wraith, became his wielder
       after I couldn't wield him anymore. Something about killing my
       first husband made me unable to wield Tomsic at that point, and
       it was all I could do to keep his power from killing me when I
       would try to pick him up. She looks back to Zeph, though it was
       clear she wasn't telling the whole story. Your Tomasic shouldn't
       have to worry about alternates of him from me. She then sighs.
       Unfortunately, before you ask, I don't have Tara either anymore.
       I lost her to the Borg in my universe. She says, once again
       clearly leaving out information. It was obvious Dr. Tolodora had
       been through some difficult times she had difficulty bringing
       up.
       On the ground
       Zarick: Well, I'm sure we can figure things out once I talk to
       them. One thing you might find about us, is that we tend to
       enjoy learning about different technologies that exist in
       different universes. As for the wraith... As long as you trust
       him, I'll try and give him the benefit of the doubt. So far, I
       haven't met a version of Michael that hasn't had his own agenda.
       We've worked with a wraith we call Todd in the past who always
       screwed us over at some point, so we can't criticize you though.
       He says with a shrug. Honestly, the Wraith aren't really my
       specialty... I usually specialize in fighting enemies of the
       Federation, or enemies connected to the Forerunners. Enemies
       connected to the Ancients like the Wraith are usually the
       specialty of the captain of the Crimson Mercury, Dr. Darkfire.
       he was actually the one who designed a lot of the modified stun
       weapons we use based on Wraith stunners mixed with phaser
       technology, and the one who developed the galaxy-wide ARW, the
       Anti-Replicator Wave. Though I do have some weapons I can use
       against Wraith and Replicators. He explains to Pilgrim.
       Data turns to Hawkeye. Data: Actually, sir, I do not possess any
       emotions. I am not capable of emulating any human emotions at
       all. I also do not know this Naomi android, so I can not compare
       myself to her as of yet. He explains to Hawkeye, clearly
       assuming by "less emotions" Hawkeye meant he experienced some
       emotions (even if it was an incorrect assumption).
       Shinya: Data is a bit unique... He is similar to some robotic
       beings we encounter in some universes though.
       #Post#: 13963--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Raven Tepes Date: April 4, 2022, 12:30 pm
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       In space:
       Both Zelpharia and Trovon can tell that Dr. Tolodora is
       uncomfortable with what has happened in the past and decide not
       to push it for now. For Zelpharia though, she wonders why Dr.
       Tolodora killed her first husband but isn't going to push it
       especially if it involves the Borg. Zeph knows that the Borg
       aren't any better than Cyber Men and has had her own share of
       lost loved ones because of both Borg and Cyber Men so can at
       least sympathize. Though she couldn't imagine killing Jack.
       Zelpharia: The Borg must have been bad in your universe. I can
       only imagine what you've been through thanks to my own
       experiences with the Borg. I have lost some very good friends to
       the Borg in this universe. She says to Dr. Tolodora with a
       sympathetic look and tone. Zelpharia: Fortunately the Borg are
       less of a threat with our anti-Borg technology. Plus they're in
       a huge territory battle with both the Dalek and the Zerg a few
       million light years away from here, and all three races can stay
       where they are.
       Trovon: Yes, at least for now all three of those dangerous races
       are concentrating on each other. We have enough headaches
       between the Order of the Dragon and the increased appearances of
       dark spirits and Cyber Men throughout Federation territory. Two
       of those headaches though are harder to trace than the Order
       especially dark spirits which infest whole villages and towns on
       planets before the Federation is made aware of the problem.
       Trovon says with a serious look as he thinks about the multiple
       problems that the Federation has been dealing with in this
       universe.
       Zelpharia: Then add on the fact that dimensional and temporal
       rifts have been opening all over the universe thanks to this
       Chaos being trying to escape some kind of godly pocket dimension
       prison. We have temporal and dimensional monsters popping up
       many of the times a new rift opens. Zelpharia says behind Trovon
       as she too thinks about the problems they've been having in this
       universe. Zelpharia: Basically Chaos releases a massive amount
       of distortion energy in his escape attempts which rips the
       fabric of the multiverse and causes teleportations from across
       the multiverse to end up here in this universe. I just recently
       found an alternate of an Earth general on Dega Nine about three
       weeks ago from a recent dimensional rift there.
       On the ground:
       Pilgrim: I trust Wraiths about as far as I can toss an F-15
       fighter which ain't far, but I am tolerating the Wraith Michael
       that came with Captain Mason and his crew.. for now. You're
       technology could prove useful in case the Wraith of this
       universe prove to like all others that you've come across.
       Pilgrim says to Zarick with a thoughtful look. Pilgrim: As for
       talking to our Federation, we'll need to talk with Colonel
       Tolodora and Ambassador Khadh who are on a Klingon ship next to
       yours. The Colonel knows exactly which space port the USS
       Defiance is docked at and can have your ship lead there with
       Federation escort. You can follow me to the communication
       center. He then looks to Jega, Data, and Shinya as he continues
       talking to Zarick. Pilgrim: And if there is anything that you're
       men wish to see here on base, then they're more than welcome to
       be shown around. Pilgrim grins a bit as he focuses on Data which
       his psychic powers tell him Data is an android. Pilgrim: Your
       man may find a conversation with Miss Straver and Naomi down in
       the defense shield operations room fascinating just as much as
       Miss Straver may be fascinated in him.
       Hawkeye sighs a bit and shakes his head to Data's comment.
       Hawkeye: It's called rhetorical sarcasm. I know that you don't
       have emotions and that you can't compare yourself to Naomi. I
       can compare you to Naomi and safely say that she will fascinate
       and possibly baffle you. Hawkeye looks to Shinya with a bit of a
       smile. Hawkeye: Compared to a standard domestic model androids
       that we have on this Earth, Data is almost unique as Naomi. He
       even sounds more like a normal Vulcan or serious human than our
       basic droids. Only companion models have any semblance of
       emotion but like all droids they have limited freewill. Naomi is
       the only one I know with real emotions and complete freewill
       among uniqueness. He then goes quiet as Pilgrim offers Zarick's
       men the option to be shown around the base.
       #Post#: 13968--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: April 4, 2022, 3:23 pm
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       In Space.
       Dr. Tolodora: I wish I could offer you more help with the
       Cybermen, but we don't have a lot of tech to fight them that you
       don't already have. Though for the Borg, we do have some
       specific anti-Borg tech, so we can see what you have, and what
       we can offer that might help against them. Only thing we'd have
       to be careful of is that the Borg tend to adapt. We learned that
       the hard way in one universe where an enhanced Borg Queen nearly
       took control of the whole IRA (Intergalactic Researcher's
       Alliance) through taking our ship. Then there was the universe
       we almost got destroyed by an alternate Locutus. She thinks as
       Zeph mentions the distortion. That explains a lot... We got
       pulled here by dimensional distortion, and I was trying to
       figure out why there was so much distortion. I can sense the
       distortion here, but it was unlike any I'd felt before.
       On the ground.
       At the mention of Klingons, Zarick seems to get a soft smile,
       seeming happy to hear that they'd meet Klingons. Zarick: Well...
       I'm always happy to meet other Klingons. He sighs as a
       realization hits him. I just hope they're not as unforgiving as
       some universes. Some universes Klingons hate the fact I'm a
       Celestian that wears Klingon battle armor. It's always an
       awkward first meeting. He motions to his outfit, in which he
       wore a Klingon Battle Armor under his white jacket that was a
       typical Klingon Captain's outfit.
       Shinya: Well... We're certainly fine with being shown around. We
       wouldn't mind meeting new people. He says in response to
       Pilgrim's last comment.
       Data: Fascinating... So you design some with emotions and some
       without? For what purpose do you design some with emotions and
       some without? He says in response to Hawkeye, curious about the
       other androids.
       #Post#: 13969--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Raven Tepes Date: April 5, 2022, 9:28 am
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       Zelpharia: Actually it doesn't take much to actually fight Cyber
       Men as long as you don't get near them.. which isn't hard
       either. Cyber Men can easily be taken out with an EMP technology
       and strong enough electrical attacks or just armor piercing
       bullets to their main power supply circuits. They're also quite
       slow in movement though incredibly strong for machines with only
       a brain for the main CPU. In their original home universe, Cyber
       Men were created by an insane human who believed that robots are
       superior to flesh in the 1950s. Once he successfully "cyberized"
       himself, he went on to cyberize his whole planet and eventually
       his universe. They've now managed to spread to two other
       universes and know that at least one of those universes did not
       contain supernaturals or Time Lords. Our main objective is to
       keep them from invading and getting a foothold here with
       complete annihilation of the Cyber Men infected universes having
       been discussed by the Federation. That is mostly because there
       is no way to reverse the cyberization process on the brain once
       the process begins as the brain is the first to be fried and
       reprogrammed. Zelpharia says matter of fact tone of voice about
       Cyber Men.
       Trovon: At least we have technology to reverse the assimilation
       process of the Borg since they do not completely destroy the
       flesh or have the Cyber Men technology to completely rewrite the
       brain. We will be interested in learning more about your
       anti-Borg technology though as we have not experienced a Borg
       Queen as of yet. Such experience as what you and the rest of
       your crew have would be of great help to the Federation in order
       to prevent or combat the events should they appear here. Trovon
       says thoughtfully. He then thinks about the Zerg. Trovon: We'll
       also be willing to share our knowledge on the Zerg along with
       cure for Zerg genetic infection. The Zerg Swarm is a terrifying
       and ruthless amalgamation of biologically advanced, arthropodal
       aliens. Dedicated to the pursuit of genetic perfection, the Zerg
       relentlessly hunt down and assimilate advanced species across
       the galaxy, incorporating useful genetic code into their own.
       The Zerg also use specialized organic technology similar to
       Wraith. Zerg spaceships are specialized living creatures bred
       for carrying their terrestrial counterparts to new planets or
       other celestial bodies such as asteroids.  Trovon's voice though
       obviously against the Zerg has a hint of scientific respect for
       the aggressive alien species. Trovon: This has made them a great
       threat in our universe that has seen the Federation joining
       forces with both the Wraith and Dalek of this universe in order
       to fight an invasion swarm.
       On the ground:
       Pilgrim: Some Klingons may get offended by you wearing Klingon
       body armor, but not from many under Ambassador Khadh. He and his
       people have even taken to training my people in Klingon
       technology and weapons so you'll see other humans wearing the
       same body armor around here. You'll also find that Klingons and
       Celestians have a strong alliance in this universe apparently
       because of the actions of Colonel Tolodora, but that's her story
       to tell. Pilgrim then looks to Sergeant Thames and the other
       soldiers. Pilgrim: You men are dismissed. Our guests are
       obviously no threat so no need for extra security. He looks to
       Hawkeye as Sergeant Thames and his men begin to disperse through
       the building. Pilgrim: Clint, why not show Dr. Shinya and the
       others around while Captain Azien and I go talk to Zeph about
       porting arrangements.
       Hawkeye: Gotcha, boss. Hawkeye nods a bit as he speaks.
       Pilgrim: Now if you'll follow me, Zarick, and we'll go talk to
       my people in space. Pilgrim says to Zarick as Pilgrim looks back
       to him and then begins walking towards a hallway to the right.
       Hawkeye looks to Shinya, Data, and Jega with a slight smile.
       Hawkeye: We'll start in the defense shield command center where
       there's a bit more regular people than soldiers. Besides, I've
       had enough training for one day and don't need to watch soldiers
       running around the base training. The elevator is this way.
       Hawkeye says to Shinya and Data. Something in Hawkeye's gut
       tells him that Jega may stay with Zarick so Hawkeye didn't
       address Jega so much as he addressing Shinya and Data.
       #Post#: 13975--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: April 5, 2022, 4:38 pm
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       In Space
       Dr. Tolodora listens as Zeph and Trovon explain things. Dr.
       Tolodora: I actually haven't had to fight Cybermen and Daleks
       for a very long time... These days I mostly help Captain Zarick
       against other threats in the multiverse. Although, We also have
       technology for disconnecting people from the Borg. Thanks to my
       experience with the Borg in my universe, I've developed a few
       technologies designed to help restore people like that. I used a
       similar technology on a few people outside of the Borg too...
       We've actually developed technologies designed to disconnect
       people from any form of forced cybernetic control. She then
       thinks about their comments about the Zerg. As for the Zerg...
       We definitely could use the information you have. We haven't
       encountered them, and we definitely would want to be prepared
       for it if needed. We can certainly try to help you with your
       problem. It certainly wouldn't be the first time we've had to
       deal with an oppressive species considering all the races
       Captain Zarick has fought over the years. She then thinks for a
       moment. If possible, would it be possible to get a hold of this
       "organic technology" they possess? We could definitely study it
       and see if we can incorporate it into our Borg Tech. We would
       love to study it. Though we wouldn't want to put anyone at risk
       to get it and try to contain it, of course.
       On the ground.
       Zarick: I see. Well, I can certainly explain things to them if
       needed, and prove myself if I must. He says in response to
       Pilgrim's comment. Once Pilgrim talks to Hawkeye about showing
       them around, Zarick looks to Shinya. Go ahead. I'll call if I
       need you for anything. He says before following Pilgrim.
       Shinya: Very well sir. He says to Zarick as Zarick follows
       Pilgrim.
       Jega: I would prefer to stay with the Captain. He says to Shinya
       and Zarick.
       Shinya: Let the General and the Captain have their talk, Jega.
       We're not going to come under attack here. And if we do get
       attacked here, you won't be far from the Captain. He says,
       motioning for Jega to come with them.
       Shinya, Data and Jega all follow Hawkeye, though Jega didn't too
       fond of leaving Zarick alone.
       #Post#: 13993--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Raven Tepes Date: April 8, 2022, 11:39 am
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       In space:
       Zelpharia sighs softly but keeps her face friendly and relaxed.
       Years of being with and around people like Jack Harkness and Sir
       Canaan of MI-6 had taught her how to hide her emotions in all
       ways when lying. It was hearing how Dr. Tolodora and her people
       have technology to disconnect most from forced cybernetics that
       brought the soft sigh out. She hopes that Dr. Tolodora doesn't
       suggest trying to disconnect Cyber Men as Zeph and some other
       Time Lord scientist have already tried with emotionally and
       mentally scarring results for all involved. She doesn't like
       talking about her people's attempts to restore the minds of
       those who had been cyberized after all the begging for death and
       attempted suicides when they remembered the cyberization process
       and conflicting thoughts between original thought and Cyber Man
       programming. The Federation also agreed on keeping the
       experiments' successes top secret and maintain a destroy only
       policy. Standard Federation response to disconnect experiments
       on Cyber Men is that the experiments were failures due to
       cyberization process damaging the brain in certain manners.
       Zelpharia: We will welcome learning about any disconnect
       technology and see how it could improve what we already have so
       the Federation can help those victims of other forced
       cybernetics outside of the Borg. I just won't hold hope for
       Cyber Men but it may be helpful for victims of Dalek
       infiltration cybernetic conversions.
       Trovon hears Zeph's soft sigh and takes it as a sign of her
       distaste and hate for Cyber Men which, for him, Zelpharia's
       sentence seems to back up. He instead talks about the Zerg which
       his people have had experiences against. Trovon: As for the
       Zerg. We have small genetic samples of each type of specialized
       Zerg including the Leviathans which are Zergs that serve as
       living starships. We also have several whole larva samples so we
       can give you one of for research. The larva are before
       specialized genetics are either imbued or activated. We're still
       not exactly sure how Zerg reproduction goes. If you wish to have
       a sample of a Zerg-Human hybrid though, then we'll have to
       contact the Terrans. He says as he thinks of who has what
       samples that could be provided to Dr. Tolodora and the Clara
       Rose. Trovon: They're the only ones with a live captive Zerg
       hybrid and only give out genetic samples upon special approval.
       It's those samples that allowed Federation scientist to develop
       a retrovirus cure for Zerg genetic viral infection. Infection
       can only be caused by fluid transfer which is a plus according
       to the Terran though Zerg have been attempting to make an
       airborne version for nearly three decades.
       On the ground:
       Pilgrim: Being Celestian instead of human will give you an
       advantage in terms of respect from Klingons in this universe,
       Zarick. Our Zelpharia is the one to thank for that according to
       what I've been told. She apparently went through one of the
       Klingons' death battles of respect as part of a treaty process
       and won.. Pilgrim says in a more relaxed, friendly tone now that
       the soldiers had disperse as he leads Zarick to the
       communication center of the command hall. He then takes a right
       down the hallway. Pilgrim: ..though it costed her opponent a
       blow to his honor. Ambassador Khadh has proudly told me the
       whole story at least twice. Vulcans find multiversal explorers
       fascinating so might question the crap out of you. You'll also
       probably won't have difficulties with the Celestian people
       either, but Romulans might be as snobbish to you as they are to
       everyone else not Romulan. Watch your wallet and valuables
       around the Ferengi or their silver tongues will swindle blind.
       Pilgrim then gets a big grin. Pilgrim: And watch the family
       jewels around Nekurians. The highly telepathic feline humanoids
       just love having adult "fun" with furless, tailless species like
       us. They say that they find our exotic looks attractive. Pilgrim
       figured that giving Zarick a heads up about some of the more
       common species found at the two Celestian space ports would be
       helpful for him. Pilgrim: And before I forget, the Silurians may
       give you respect issues but they've been xenophobic since chased
       beneath Earth's surface sometime during the end of the last
       great dinosaur age.
       Hawkeye: I understand how you feel, Jega, but look at it this
       way. You're on a military base with at least 53,000 well trained
       soldiers on base. Then there's a command helicarrier with
       another 3,200 well trained soldiers hovering and cloaked just
       above the base. Hawkeye says as they walk to the elevator that
       goes through the subterranean levels of the base. Hawkeye: So
       not only are you close to your Captain, but well covered so you
       can get to him without problems. Once at the elevator door,
       Hawkeye pulls out his UNIT ID card and holds it to the scanner.
       This opens a retinal scanner to which Hawkeye leans in and scans
       his eye. That opens the door. Hawkeye: Besides, you might scare
       some of the civilians in the communications command center. Some
       of the more sheltered brainics that were recruited to work in
       communications and IT for UNIT get startled by their own damn
       shadows sometimes if that tells you anything. Hawkeye says as he
       steps through the open elevator door and pushes the button for
       sublevel floor two as he turns to face and wait for the others.
       #Post#: 14001--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: April 9, 2022, 7:56 pm
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       In space
       Zelpharia: Unfortunately, we haven't encountered the Cybermen
       long enough to learn enough about them to reverse their changes.
       We had some good relations with them in one universe where they
       were created to fight the replicators and the Borg as well as
       protect humanity, but in most universes they usually are
       dangerous enemies that we still don't fully understand. She then
       looks to Trovon when he explains the Zerg organic technology.
       Well... If you want, I can call up our chief medical officer
       after you call the Terrans. He might be able to help when it
       comes to the Zerg samples. There aren't many people better with
       biological knowledge and he's our biggest expert on Organic
       Alien Biology, whereas I'm more of the expert on Artificial
       Alien Physiology. And I think my son could be useful in research
       as well. She says, referencing Celestian training from her
       universe. As it probably sounded, Organic Alien Biology was
       about the differences in alien biology and how they operated as
       well as evolution of races, while Artificial Alien Physiology
       was more about learning the technology of artificial races like
       the Borg, Replicators, Cybermen and Daleks.
       On the Ground.
       Zarick: We do tend to get along with the Vulcans and the
       Klingons most of the time. I have special ways of getting on the
       Klingon's good side usually, though it usually involves taking
       on teams of Klingons in challenge battles. He says jokingly
       while shrugging as he follows Pilgrim. Romulans... Well, it
       depends on the universe. In some we do, but in others we have
       had bad experiences with them. As for the Ferengi... There's not
       many universes I've seen where they're not little snakes who you
       need to watch closely whenever you deal with them. And I will
       warn Shinya about the Nekurians. Shinya enjoys the company of
       women, so last thing I'd want is for him to get into trouble
       with them. He then thinks when it comes to the Silurians.
       Well... I don't know much about the Silurians myself, but my
       chief engineer and chief medical officer had good relations with
       them in their universe, but we'd be talking about a version of
       the Silurians that befriended humanity and joined as one of the
       founding members of the Federation before the Borg invaded.
       Data looks over at Hawkeye as he talks and then turns his head
       to Jega. Data: He is correct, Jega. Not only is it highly
       unlikely that the Captain would require your protection in a
       place as populated as this with military personnel, but it would
       be highly unlikely that we would be attacked in a place like
       this due to high level of security this base seems to possess.
       Jega just stays silent. Data, Jega and Shinya follow Hawkeye
       onto the elevator.
       Shinya: I don't think we got your name. He says to Hawkeye as he
       gets on the elevator.
       #Post#: 14010--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Raven Tepes Date: April 11, 2022, 12:20 pm
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       In space:
       Zelpharia: Good Cyber Men?? That one is hard to believe.
       Zelpharia says with obvious distaste for Cyber Men. She lost
       friends 15 years ago when two Cyber Men armies from Cyber
       Universe Alpha and Beta attacked Earth via portals in the Canary
       Wharf district of London and seen a planet wiped out because it
       had been viciously conquered. Such encounters with Cyber Men has
       left Zelpharia bitter towards any thought of "good" Cyber Men.
       Zelpharia: They were never created in this universe, and
       unfortunately, we've only encountered Cyber Men from one of
       three what we call cyber universes. Those encounters have never
       been good. She then takes a calming breath and regains some of
       her composure as she switches to the Zerg. Zelpharia: As for the
       Zerg samples, we can contact the Terrans once we land your ship
       after clearance is given. They have wormhole technology that
       they've adapted from Protoss technology so can bring samples
       fairly quick to Earth.
       Trovon: Just they'll ask that we only meet in space or at
       Krakenport space port in the North Sea between Scotland and
       Norway. Trovon chimes in about the Terrans and when it comes to
       contacting them. Trovon: Terrans are of Earth human descent just
       separated by thousands of years after a several groups of humans
       were taken to the world they now call Terra Nova One. They know
       that they are more advance than Earth humans and wish not to
       interfere with human development like their development was when
       their ancestors were relocated. I believe that is a reason that
       we all can understand.
       On the ground:
       Pilgrim: We've only just begun making peace with the Silurians
       in this universe. Many still see humans as food and "lesser"
       beings but slowly coming around to the idea of making peace.
       Those who work with UNIT and the Federation are more open-minded
       about cohabitation of the planet with other races... and not all
       of those "open-minded" should be fully trusted. Pilgrim says as
       he leads Zarick down the hall to a security door with ID pad.
       Pilgrim: As for your man, Shinya, the worse trouble he would get
       into with a Nekurian female is possibly waking up "married" the
       next morning. Though I can see where that could be trouble for
       you and your crew as well. Pilgrim says with a bit a chuckle.
       Pilgrim: Their society is matriarchal versus patriarchal so the
       females make most of the major decisions including marriage
       which is more like mating for life. Once a female Nekurian
       decides that a compatible male is going to be her mate then it's
       nearly impossible to convince her otherwise. The males of their
       species aren't exactly submissive though and make up most of
       their military might with a few females as they make better
       warriors than the more empathic females. An absolutely
       fascinating species when you learn about them.
       Hawkeye: Excuse me for the rudeness. My name is Clint Barton,
       but most everyone calls me Hawkeye. No military rank either in
       case Data is curious. I was recruited to S.H.I.E.L.D. after
       General Pilgrim noticed my unique talents for marksmanship,
       speed, and agility for a human in my younger more questionable
       days. So I was never given a rank other than agent like most of
       Pilgrim's other recruits. Hawkeye says with a calm look and a
       slight smile as the elevator doors close and it begins to
       quickly descend to Sublevel 2. Hawkeye doesn't think it's
       necessary to give more information than that. Data's own sensors
       would pick up on the elevator scanning his presence specifically
       as the base's AI system scans Data for possible system threats
       and to adjust Sublevel 2 protections so they don't affect Data.
       #Post#: 14016--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: April 11, 2022, 4:43 pm
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       In space.
       Dr. Tolodora: Actually... You'd be surprised what's possible in
       the multiverse. We even encountered a universe with a good
       version of the Borg once. That's why we got Borg tech, because
       we traded some tech with them since they learned by trading
       technology with other races. It was a universe where they
       realized that free will was stronger than forcing them to
       choose, and they only accepted races into the collective if they
       made the willing choice to join the Borg. Their technology was
       also a lot less... invasive... than other universe Borg tech.
       She then shrugs. And also the humans in that universe were evil
       conquerors conquering planets and spreading like a virus across
       the universe as well as enslaving other races. We had to help
       the Borg keep humanity from destroying them and the other worlds
       allied with the Borg. Basically, the humans were referred to
       among other races as "The Humanity Plague", because they
       basically consumed all a planet's resources upon arriving to new
       worlds and enslaved any race there, then moved on when all the
       resources were gone. She then turns to Trovon. Yeah... I
       understand not wanting to interfere with human development. I
       doubt the captain will have any problems complying with their
       request since he doesn't like interfering with the development
       of other cultures if he can help it. We've seen plenty of human
       and even Celestian races in some universes less developed than
       us, so we have had to be careful before trying to interact with
       other races.
       On the ground.
       Zarick: I see. I'll keep it in mind about the Silurians here. I
       guess they're not quite as peaceful a race here as they are in
       Dr. Tolodora's universe. Humans and Silurians got along pretty
       well... Then again, with all the enemies that the humans and
       Silurians united against over the years in that universe, it
       made sense. Conflict and shared interests have a way of uniting
       species. He says with a shrug as he follows Pilgrim. These
       Nekurians do sound like a fascinating race... He says as he
       thinks about the Nekurians and what Pilgrim had told him about
       them. I just hope Shinya doesn't mistake them for Cateans. We
       encountered them in some universes. They're basically cat
       people, and Shinya did take pretty well to them, even almost
       marrying a couple of them once, a starship captain and the
       ship's doctor. The Cateans are a polygamous society where the
       males have up to 20 wives or more because the number of women
       outweight the number of men almost 100 to 1, at least in most
       universes. I just hope he doesn't mistake the Nekurians for an
       alternate Catean race, or that will be awkward. It doesn't sound
       like he'll make that mistake easily, since it sounds like these
       Nekurians are more catlike than human-like, while the Cateans
       are more like cat-like humans.
       Data just silently tilts his head in curiosity as he's scanned.
       He figured it was probably harmless, but was curious
       nonetheless.
       Shinya: I see... Well, if it makes you feel better, we don't
       usually have a lot of ranks in the Intergalactic Researcher's
       Alliance either. Aside from the command staff for the bridge,
       almost everyone in our groups are usually doctors of some field,
       and most of them have titles of Dr. instead of military ranking
       since we don't consider ourselves a military. Most of our crew
       have doctorates in something. Could be Alien Biology,
       technology, medical fields, or any number of fields. A kid of a
       friend of mine even has a doctorate in Mathematics, and is
       working on his second doctorate in both Organic and Synthetic
       Chemistry. Most of the people in our group just go by title of
       Doctor since we tend to see everyone as being the same rank,
       save the command crew that operates the ships, which is why
       Zarick goes by Captain, instead of Dr. Zarick. Jega and Data are
       the only ones on our ship I think that aren't doctors of
       something, though Data is smart enough to be a doctor of just
       about any subject. Probably all at once considering his
       processing power and all the information he can store.
       Data: Actually... I have found the psychology field quite
       fascinating. I have been considering a doctorate in psychology
       for some time as a means to help me understand human and
       supernatural emotions. In many universes, there are few
       psychological studies of supernaturals. I actually picked up
       some books from a few universes where Meta-Human Psychology was
       a field invented by their universe's Kindron Darkfire. His
       books, combined with some human psychology, have piqued a
       certain curiosity, and I have long since been interested in many
       of the theories and studies that went into his books.
       #Post#: 14032--------------------------------------------------
       Re: RP: The Researchers
       By: Raven Tepes Date: April 13, 2022, 10:50 am
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       In space:
       Trovon: I didn't think it would be a problem for you and your
       crewmates especially since we all share similar policies. He
       says with a grin. He then thinks of something else as they wait
       to hear from Pilgrim. Trovon: Could you perhaps enlighten us on
       exactly what your organization is and what their purpose?
       Zelpharia listens to Dr. Tolodora as she explains what she and
       the Clara Rose have experienced with interest. Despite her
       personal feelings towards Cyber Men, she understands how
       universes can vary in unexpected ways and finds hearing about
       alternate universes to be fascinating. She then takes note of
       how Trovon is trying to fill his curiosities while waiting to
       hear from the ground and smiles a bit.
       On the ground:
       Pilgrim: Nekurians are definitely more catlike than human from
       furry bodies and paws for feet to tails and ears. So if your
       Cateans are more cat-like humans, then your man will definitely
       be able to tell them apart. I mostly warn you because
       Krakenport's dock master is a female Nekurian and tough as nails
       if pushed but loves human men especially psychic ones. If you
       end up there that is. Pilgrim says with a wide grin as he's had
       his own experiences with Lt. Isis Montero at Krakenport as they
       approach the security door. Pilgrim pulls out an ID badge from
       his jacket pocket and holds it up to the ID badge. This opens up
       a palm scanner next to the pad, and Pilgrim places his right
       hand on it. Upon successful palm and biometrics scan, the door
       slides open to reveal a large communications room similar to
       what NASA or other global tracking organization may have.
       Pilgrim: Now, let's call Zeph and the ambassador and get your
       ship into safe port. Pilgrim says as he walks into the room.
       There's only a couple of soldiers in the room as security guards
       who all salute Pilgrim while everyone else looks more like
       civilian personnel with a few scientists. Pilgrim: Open hailing
       frequency to the Dakkurd and contact Ambassador Trovon Khadh..
       Oh and don't be nice about it either! Read the scripted Klingon
       hailing phrase as written this time instead of insulting a
       Klingon with typical polite human words.
       Sublevel Two:
       Hawkeye: Rank has never meant a thing to me. Neither have fancy
       degrees or doctorates since I didn't technically graduate high
       school. My talents were never in being highly educated and don't
       think they give college degrees in marksmanship, stealth, common
       sense, and assassination. Hawkeye says with a smile and a bit of
       sarcasm to Data and Shinya after they talk about how their crew
       is mostly doctors and how Data is considering a psychology
       doctorate as the elevator comes to a slow stop. Hawkeye: Though
       I give people like you two credit for wanting to go further with
       their education especially when it helps to advance my arrows
       and overall safety in combat. The elevator doors open to reveal
       a hall that goes right or left. To the right goes into a series
       of more hallways and doors. To the left is a short hallway and a
       security door. Hawkeye walks out of the elevator and to the left
       heading for the security doors. If Shinya's psychic abilities
       are strong enough, then he would sense several nonhuman species
       (Vulcan, Celestian, and Betazoid) in rooms nearby to the right
       of the elevator. To the left, the room has some kind of barrier
       preventing psychic powers from affecting or reading the interior
       from the outside of it. He's obviously isn't a man of many
       words. Hawkeye doesn't talk much due to his raising and
       subsequent training except in certain occasions.
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