Your system is applying a critical update (D5 EM)

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Your system is applying a critical update (D5 EM)

Post by Carl Heinrich Mauser » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:56 am

The chromium armor plate in the back of Killbot Rex's head had been opened up to give access to the interior of the war wolf's metallic cranium. Carl Heinrich slotted the last few circuit boards into the expansion slots, then used a can of compressed air to clean stray dust out of the electronics before snapping the metal plate closed again.

A glowing red light returned to Killbot Rex's eyes as its speakers emitted the chime indicating that Rex's operating system was booting up. The war wolf stood up on its newly improved leg actuators.

"IT'S ALIIIVE!" shouted Carl Heinrich in triumph. Well, strictly speaking, Carl knew that a Construct was not alive. But the boy engineer had a tradition to uphold.

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First day of Overhaul is here.
D5 EM, Overhaul Killbot Rex, Difficulty 4 Engineering (Mind) +TheRightTool +ExtraUseOfEngineeringKit: 7d10o10h6 4 - should actually be 5 hits, I forgot the improvement bonus for being bonded to Rex
D5 EM, Overhaul Killbot Rex, TheRightTool reroll 2 missed dice: 2d10o10h6 3 more hits
3 uses of Engineering kit
Overhaul succeeds with 4 raises
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Re: Your system is applying a critical update (D5 EM)

Post by Milo Whitewood » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:38 pm

"Whoa!" Milo popped his head in to see who had shouted.

"Hey, um, it's Carl right? You both ok?"
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Post by Carl Heinrich Mauser » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:44 pm

"OKAY?!" Carl Heinrich asked incredulously. "I have just successfully performed a MASSIVE UPGRADE on KILLBOT REX! I have IMPROVED upon the ancient MAJUUL TECHNOLOGY that powers ALL Constructs! We are more than 'OKAY' .... we are ... TRIUMPHANT!"

The boy engineer jumped up and down flailing his arms in excitement. The new-and-improved Killbot Rex caught the sense of excitement and began barking. The electronic barking sound played from the Construct's audio synthesizers sounded richer and more authoritative than before, pitched in a lower register with more reverb and more bass blended in.
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Re: Your system is applying a critical update (D5 EM)

Post by Ari » Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:56 pm

From a nearby stall, another voice joined in with it's own song
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Post by Milo Whitewood » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:05 pm

"Wow! Really? WOW!" The other boy stepped in with Diva by his side. He had a good look toward Rex. The Warwolf did indeed appear more solid. "That's amazing Carl!"

He noted the song sound and looked about for the source. "What's that?"
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Post by Ari » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:21 pm

Ari's head popped out of the stall.

"Hi Milo. Hi Carl. Good morning!"
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Post by Carl Heinrich Mauser » Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:08 am

"Good morning, Ari," Carl Heinrich said.

"I've just completed the most TERRIFIC upgrade for Killbot Rex," he said excitedly. "It should increase his top running speed by 33 PERCENT!"
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Post by Milo Whitewood » Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:00 am

"Morning Ari." Milo replies cheerfully. He was happy to see her.

Carl's declaration takes his attention again in the next moment. He looked over Rex carefully. Even Diva moved in to check the other Warwolf. "That's really awesome Carl."
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Post by Ari » Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:23 pm

Ari stepped out of the stall, followed by Loll. Llyan was sitting on the nappen's back. A chasma also appeared, hovering next to them.
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Post by Antony Acierno » Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:44 am

"Hmmm, are there people here?"

A bedraggled Antony looks up, Rocky finally purring back to life after the damage done in the fight. Rocky is purring...well, chiming once again back up to full

"Someone else is working? I've been pretty zoned out"

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Repair Rocky damage: Engineering/Mind, Diff 7 - Engineering Kit Use 2: 8d10o10h7 2
Repair Rocky damage: Engineering/Mind, Diffcuty 7 try 3: 8d10o10h7 5

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Post by Milo Whitewood » Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:33 pm

"Um, isn't that a Chasma?" Milo was a bit disturbed to see one.

Anthony gets a wave as he appears although the boy didn't recognise him. "Hi."
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Post by Ari » Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:09 pm

"Jeff followed us back from the marsh." she explained. "I was a bit concerned at first. But, he's not like the others. He's friendly and inquisitive. He wants to learn."
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Post by Milo Whitewood » Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:07 pm

"Uh huh..." Milo didn't look convinced. However, he trusted Ari enough not to be hostile.
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Re: Your system is applying a critical update (D5 EM)

Post by Carl Heinrich Mauser » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:18 pm

"Despite the DANGER the Chasma posed to local travelers, I had HEARD that they could be domesticated," Carl Heinrich commented. "You've been GREAT at handling wild Monsters from what I've seen. But you named yours... JEFF??"
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Post by Ari » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:37 pm

She shrugged. "It just felt right. And, he seems to like it."

Hearing the name said, the chasma flew closer to Carl. Once he had had a good look, he returned to hover over Ari's shoulder. There had been a slight odor following Jeff, but he otherwise seemed clean and inoffensive.
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Post by Milo Whitewood » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:52 pm

"The mayor of my hometown's named Jeff." Milo thought that was amusing so he shared it.
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