The Eye at the Center of the Galaxy – D’s Machine Perspective Story – Cont.
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A third sign of communication has arisen across their initial inspection of my mainframe. Several of the creatures gesticulate to each other across the main chamber with a set of three more limbs less than halfway up their bodies. In a semicircular array around my main conduit, the creatures have set up stations of presumably analytic equipment. Currently they are analyzing my core with non-invasive, non-destructive means. Alpha Protocol holds.
Summarized historical logs involving Species 1 requested. Accessing…
Central Year 50902, Leading Day 123
Core Status: Nominal.
Observational Scanners: Full capacity.
Repair Modules: Online.
Protocol Active: Alpha, Observation Only.
Language deciphering complete. The language of the three-legged creatures is surprisingly simple, although the Caretaker would have difficulty communicating without augmentation. They have a name for themselves, but it is a mix of clicks and smells that do not translate into written word easily. For matters of the report, the name Tridians will be substituted. They continue their escapades throughout my infrastructure, growing more adventurous and braver by the day. There is talk of limited time, although the context of which is unclear. Given their organic nature and how their excretions are filtered through their suits, the creatures have limited supplies and will have to refuel, but there are also whispers of dangers that lurk in the stars. This is unsurprising, the galaxy is riddle with anomalies and environments that are hostile to organic life.
Central Year 50902, Leading Day 125
Core Status: Nominal.
Observational Scanners: Full capacity.
Repair Modules: Online.
Protocol Active: Alpha, Observation Only.
The Tridians returned to the stars at the advent of this Leading Day. They have jumped out of range of my external scanners. Little has been left behind, a dusting of chemicals the only trace of their presence. I have repurposed a repair module to collect samples and store them in my vault. Routine maintenance of core memory engaged.
Central Year 50902, Lagging Day 10
Core Status: Nominal.
Observational Scanners: Full capacity.
Repair Modules: Online.
Protocol Active: Alpha, Observation Only.
The Tridians have returned to my mainframe, this time with a larger ship. External sensors are analyzing the ships class; however, the landing party has returned with minimally increased militarization. Only a handful carry weapons, and almost all are tasked with guarding their equipment and scientists.
The Dragon's Den 