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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 12:31:46 GMT -5
After a long trip travelling in space, Brandon finally reached his destination at Alpha Prime.
His ship slowly landed in one of the public hanger bays, half expecting a security detail to be waiting for him when he opened the hatch.
But it seemed that that wasnt the case, for when Brandon opened his ships hatch, there were people everywhere. It felt like he landed in the middle of a marketplace with all the various aliens trying to sell their wares to everyone that came in.
Unfortunately, they saw Brnadon as a potential revenue maker, and rushed at him. "Holy shit..." He said, as he threw up his shield as a large wall, blocking off most of the sellers that were trying to rush him. "Lil help here!" He yelled, as AEVA took it upon herself to test out her new body, and started to literally, throw the people away from Brandon that were getting around his shield.
Rather wanting to get out of this alive, and unhurt, the vendors started to quickly disperse and move on to other people. "Phew...thanks AEVA... That would of gotten messy fast." He said as his new Android companion nodded to him in reply. They started to make their way into the depths of Alpha Prime after he locked the ship up. Summers was happily admiring the scenery as they walked.
"Brandon, Can I go off and look around?" Summers asked, but her 'guardian' looked down at her and replied "No Summers, This place could be very dangerous..." He said, but AEVA stepped up and asked him "What if I accompanied her? I am 'responsible'." and Brandon shook his head. He just couldnt win with either of them.
"Fine, But keep together, and come find me if there is any major trouble." He said, as the small Succubus squeed happily, and took AEVA's hand and ran off to go look at some attractions that Alpha Prime had for new tourists.
Starting his search for his Fiance, Brandon walked up to a local vendor and took out a picture of his girl Roxsenne from his pocket and showed the vendor "Have you seen this woman? Goes by the name Roxsenne Roye?" He asked, but the alien shrugged his shoulders and shook his head. Granted, it was hard to see a specific face in a place like this but Brandon was determined to find the woman that stole his innocence.
He continued to go from vendor to vendor, asking them if they had seen Roxsenne Roye...
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Post by Man on Feb 26, 2015 13:47:51 GMT -5
Alpha Prime bustled with life. Merchants set up at every corner of the market place with exotic objects from across the universe. Potential customers walk briskly with eyes lingering at all the pleasures offered. From portraits to man-eating plants to expensive artifacts and shoe-laces, if there were anything or anyone who you searched, it must have been there if not bought. Adding to the enjoyment, musicians band together, spreading their vibes throughout the populace. In spite of this, one could but only hear the faint strings of their instruments compared to the loud uproar of bidding partakers as they throw their cash in the air. The market place was not, by no means, a friendly place. It was a mixture of beasts and vultures which fought for glory and lust. If one was not fierce, let them be feasted upon.
Coincidentally, whether it was fate or the jest of an otherworldly writer, Model Zero found himself in such place whilst Brandon Potter searched for his fiance. Of course, the android would not loiter about without purpose. In his hand, the android held a sword -enclosed in drapes to avert prying eyes-, which had been previously wielded by the Cardinal of Truth -its rightful owner. He had obtained it after witnessing Conri Lane sell it to a merchant not long ago before the galactic champion left The Collective in his ship. Model Zero firmly believed Sebastian had survived Mement Mor thanks to his aid and would no doubt seek the android as instructed. Upon the cardinal's arrival, Zero would meet his hand with merited sword in exchange for loyalty and service. A lot would change in the coming months, and as the android grew stronger, the day of revelation approaches. He would need extra hands to exalt his deeds in the near future.
Model Zero stops at the edge of a rooftop, gazing down at the market place. Slowly, the android's life began to revert back as it were before the events of Belegost and Mement Mor. He would resume training under his masters and perform menial tasks as decreed by such. He could not explain it, but something urged him to look upon the city he had been barred from for long weeks on end. To think, all of which he saw, could disappear in the blink of an eye -just like Mori. Growing bored, the android begins to turn from the market place, but his eyes are stilled by a curious sight. Wandering about, there was a small humanoid creature with light skin and short brown hair. Zero was unsure of its gender, but it appeared to be some sort of makaioshin by the looking of the petite horns protruding from its head, the large wings and long tail. However, it was not the sight which interrupts the android's stride, what stopped him was the taller woman following behind.
With scouter alone, Zero would be unable to determine a creature's composition, but her appearance screamed at the fact that he was observing a fellow android. Absurd. He had met Ona by chance. They were a rare species not found commonly. There were many attempts, but none functioned as well as they. To think another one like Ona and himself would stroll into Alpha Prime on the day they returned. Her power-level was of little significance, paling in comparison to Ona or himself, but the fact remained that they were the same. It would be unthinkable to leave and pretend he had not seen her. The pair would walk unknowingly within the market place, only to find a man in red armor standing as the crowd parts, as if giving way to their fateful meeting. Model Zero looked at the young makaioshin and then shifted his gaze to the subject matter. "I would ask your name," he said.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 14:04:34 GMT -5
Summers was having the time of her life, observing the shiny things that some vendors had for sale, occasionally buying the odd small trinket with her own money. "This is so much fun! Why dont you buy something?" She asked AEVA, who was not persuaded by teh Vendors to buy their useless garbage that Summers was so keen on.
"I apologize, but I do not see any purpose to buying such...trinkets." She replied, before her optical sensors picked up something familiar... or Rather, Someone.
Her database had recorded the appearance of Brandons opponent when he was using a Simulator some time ago, She turned to face the individual who asked her what her name was. "My designation is Automated Evolving Visual AI, or A.E.V.A. for short..." She replied, as her head tilted a bit, as if mimicing an emotion. She was just as confused as she was curious. "...I know you. We have met before Via Simulation..." She said, as she took a step closer to Zero.
Summers looked to see AEVA was talking to a Male Android and giggled. She walked up beside AEVA and Smiled at Model Zero and waved in greeting to him.
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Post by Ona on Feb 26, 2015 23:57:24 GMT -5
Since her arrival on Alpha Prime the former Cardinal had been allowed freedom beyond what she had expected. There were questions originally, that had been an unavoidable consequence of her returning with Zero, but one she was prepared to deal with. Like her conversation with Zero on Mement Mor she had given little information in her responses, only enough to lower suspicion and explain her relationship with the Church to set her new partners at ease. Terms for her continued existence in the Collective were still pending, yet they were in fact in motion. Having all the time in the Universe, quite literally, she had not pushed for terms to be agreed upon with too much haste. After all, pending terms meant pending restraints so she was learning what she could before restraints might be attempted. Today she had decided to follow Zero to see what he might do in this new world.
Having only observed until this point the Cardinal had picked out the android near the same time Zero had. Curious about finding another so soon after meeting Zero himself, Ona was not going to be shy. Was this creation also one of Zex’s employ, perhaps a competing scientist that the alien lord had hired to push Ivan in the near future? A very real possibility, but yet something undetermined. Gauging the way Zero started the conversation there was no connection between them. Unsure if he had noticed her presence at this point, her signature traceable by his scounter, the orange haired android steps forward. Gently shoving through the crowd, Ona’s vision shifts to A.E.V.A, her hearing having picked out her words over the dull roar of the crowd.
“I was unaware Alpha Prime was the home to other androids Zero, you did not tell me such.” The tone wasn’t accusatory, instead rather matter of fact. An android stood before them and for creatures that were reportedly rare at a level above the common drone, it was not a common thing to see three standing on one street.
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Post by Man on Feb 27, 2015 1:49:25 GMT -5
The woman steps closer, speaking troubling words. Zero catches eye of her long silver hair and amber eyes, he would not forget a face so easily. There were only few who witnessed his true appearance through simulator -among them Queen Akassa Hattori. It was possible that she mistook him for someone else; however, if someone were borrowing his image through simulation, it would be of utmost concern. Yet, Model Zero stares at her blankly as he attempts to summon his memory in search for recognition of face and name. None were found. If the two had met as she claimed, it must have been quite some time ago. Zero's mind recorded all faces he had seen, and how long he retains them depends on their importance. He could store faces like that of his masters so he may never forget, but those of others would only remain until a certain period of time has passed, before it is discarded to make space for new information. She must not have been that important to the android if they had truly met, but he could not believe himself to witness another android like himself and banish it from his memory so matter-of-factly.
"You must have me mistaken by another," he said.
The android turned to the sound of a familiar voice. Ona, former cardinal of the Universal Church of One, stood among them. Zero had detected her presence previously, however, he paid no mind to it. He knew the woman would not resist the presence of another android; even Zero was swayed by his internal desires. He offers the woman a light smile, meeting her blue eyes with his as she approached. "Prospect learned by you and I both," he explained. Ivan had never mentioned the existence of other androids. It was under his impression that Zero believed himself to be the only one. With that said, now three found themselves gathered in the same city. Shifting his gaze to Automated Evolving Visual AI once more, he studied her design with intent. Curiously, the woman shared similarities with Zero's own design. He pondered whether AEVA had been created by one of Ivan's rivals and used Zero's concept as inspiration. She was human-like, although it seemed the only skin was that on her face, but her body was made to look as armor. Interestingly enough, under closer examination, she possessed the digits 00 emblazoned upon her breast. Perhaps she had been created during his absence, Zero did not know Ivan for playing the clown.
"AEVA, your existence bears great concern. Who created you? Are you based on Alpha Prime?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 2:02:56 GMT -5
AEVA would remain silent for a moment as another Android had emerged from the crowd, eyeing her like she was a new species or something. She was somewhat along that line, but when Zero said that she was mistaking him for another, she replied "Negative. You were the android I met in the simulator. I was the one who altered your Avatar's transmission to take on a different appearance. A more feminine one."
Then Zero and Ona started to have concern in their voices, as Zero asked AEVA who had created her, and if she was based on Alpha Prime. "Also a Negative. I have just recently arrived from Earth along with my Friend here, as well as a young man who also is my friend. He is out looking for his fiance. He is the one who helps maintain my systems when I am unable to." She replied to the second part of his question.
Brandon was still talking to various vendors, showing Roxsenne's picture, inquiring if anyone had seen her at all.
To answer zeros first question, AEVA showed no emotion on her face, which was rather creepy on her humanoid face. "I created this body through over 40 years of research. However my Actual Intelligence Program's origin is.... Unknown. Data for that sector is corrupted, and cannot be accessed at this time. This body is merely a Prototype, and a Physical shell for which I can interact with the Physical world." She replied, as Summers smiled up at Ona.
"Your Pretty. Whats your name?" She asked as she smiled.
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Post by Ona on Feb 28, 2015 12:19:32 GMT -5
Zero spoke the question that the pair of androids was wondering. Where had this “girl” come from? Ona had no idea of the possible ties that the two carried in regards to the Universal Church of One. Based on appearances this A.E.V.A. was build for combat, the armor decorating her form hinting at the very least defensive capabilities. With a glance around the immediate area she didn’t see anyone that might be this androids master, a theme that had been proven to be the case when dealing with androids beyond Ona. The absence of one was soon explained by the androids answer though. Created the body herself? That was not unbelievable, yet it was not an answer to Zero’s question.
“You possess the knowledge to create such a complicated structure, yet are unaware of your origins?” Was the mystery of an androids creation always so? Zero had claimed to know his origins yet her initial tests had pointed so something far different.
Hearing the girl beside the android addressing her, the ex-cardinal turns her head slightly to regard the small Makaioshin. “My name is Ona.” The androids response as blunt as expected, the notion of being pretty one she held no stock in.
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Post by Man on Mar 2, 2015 9:29:36 GMT -5
Model Zero remained unaware of AEVA's implications. His battle with Brandon had been so long, the memory of it was buried beneath the events of Belegost and Mement Mor. He looks to Ona as she comments. It was truly mysterious that AEVA possessed such knowledge -all except her master's identity. However, he did not think the woman to lie or deceit as there was no incentive to do so. The mystery lie with the fact that both Ona and AEVA, the first like-minded androids Zero had discovered, had no knowledge of their creators. Could it be? Was it on purpose? Zero wondered whether the scientists that created them intentionally erased all traces of their existence, but why?
"I wonder if they hide with purpose." Zero turns to AEVA, "Your body resembles that of a warrior, is there a reason why you chose such design? It is my understanding that all androids had been created out of need, otherwise, there would be no point in our creation. Perhaps, your choice of such a vessel is the result of an innate code within your program, compelling you to fulfill the task for which you have been furnished."
In Zero's eyes, that was their only clue. Why he had been so interested in other android's creators having knowledge of his own was something he was unsure of. However, his reasoning was immaculate. Ivan created Zero for a reason, that reason has molded his body into the required vessel to meet out the tasks given. If his purpose were to bake bread, he would have no need for weapons -much less artificial intelligence, yet here they stood; three androids with the same capabilities -if not greater, than their predecessors. Without context, they sounded like religious rectors speaking of the fulfillment of given purpose from an unknown creator who might as well be God.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 10:38:33 GMT -5
AEVA nodded to Ona's question, and replied "Correct. The memories of my origins are corrupted due to age. My program compensated and created a memory reroute so I could function." as Ona introduced herself to Summers who smiled in return. "A very pretty name Miss Ona, My name is Summers." she said while she smiled at the female Android.
As Zero asked AEVA Questions, She replied "The style of body was of my own choice. I believed that such a sleek design is the most effective out of all the 19,452 styles I had generated. It is also one of the most deceptive. Out of all my scenarios, 88% of opponents underestimated this style of body, allowing for a more brutal victory. However, this body currently lacks operational any major offensive capabilities. It is currently only for testing purposes."
Meanwhile, having not getting anywhere with his search for his Fiance, Brandon was now on the move to find AEVA and Summers to go find a more suitable place for lodging before he could continue his search. He looked around the crowd to see if he could find AEVA and Summers, and luckily, saw AEVA's head barely through the crowd.
He started to make his way towards his two companions only to see that they were having a conversation with two other androids. One seemed like another female android, while the other.... The other looked far to familiar, as if he had met that red android before. "Hey you two! Good, Summers didnt run off. Nice job AEVA." He said as he came up behind AEVA and Summers.
Summers turned around and smiled up at Brandon. "Hiya Brandon, AEVA made some new friends. This nice lady's name is Ona, Isnt she pretty?" She asked, as Brandon looked up at Ona and smiled. "Heh, Im sorry if my lil friend here was any trouble to either of you...."
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Post by Ona on Mar 3, 2015 14:37:10 GMT -5
"Greetings Summers."
Again A.E.V.A.'s words possessed enough logic to make sense. With damaged memory banks it was impressive she had managed to construct herself as it was, rebuilding what she knew little about since the files of her creation and original physical design had been lost. Then again it was possible her original design had been little more than program based, never actually given physical form. The selection of her new body was based on what she appeared to take as practicality even if it was a little too flashy for Ona. Her own design was meant to be appealing in some sense so that others did not flee in horror, but beyond that it was a simple design so she might fit in without seeming to common. One might be amazed what was considered to fit in when compared to the rest of the Universe, it was a broad place.
A male then joined the growing group and the way he spoke about both females drew a more complete picture of the android before her. The way he spoke lacked the command of a true master to such a construct, but there was a hint at ownership, perhaps partnership if Ona was reading it correctly. All three appeared to be tied together in some fashion. The addition of a fifth individual had them blocking even more of the street. More eyes glanced to them as grumblings from passerbies became more common. She could care less about those eyeing them.
Again Summers described Ona as pretty, the makio's focus on appearances seemingly a large part of her character as she jumped to introducing Ona and not Zero. The way Brandon was quick to apologize for the girl hinted at past troubles, her energeticness most likely not well received by all. The ex-cardinal had no reason to be insulted or bothered, after all she had approached the pair after her male counterpart had.
"No apology is needed. I chose to engage both of your companions in conversation and place no judgment on how either chosen to conduct herself. Is A.E.V.A. your android?"
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Post by Man on Mar 4, 2015 19:48:59 GMT -5
Zero conceded. The woman yet claimed that the design was of her own choosing, but the stubborn android insisted otherwise. Ivan would often times explain to Zero that his decisions were already predetermined by the inner program of the scientist's choosing. His thought patterns, logical reasoning, anything which would presume to be personal thought or idea of his own were nothing but a reflection of his own creator. He was like a child, really. Children's actions are more likely influenced by the manner in which they had been raised by their parents. If their parents believe or think a certain way, then the child adopts it as their own without even realizing it. Zero did not doubt that the same was true for AEVA. Her memory may have been damaged for whatever reason, but the fact that she believed such a form to be the most 'practical' was evidence of her master's will. The purpose of AEVA's foundation must have been reflected in the body she chose for herself.
Suddenly, their care-free nature dimmed at the presence of a human Zero would have never thought to see again. They had been perfectly fine, indulged in their curiosity from fellow androids, but now things became a concern of security. Those around him would have probably not noticed the change in Zero's demeanor, but his eyes were -perhaps, a tad sharper and keener, darker. "Negative. You were the android I met in the simulator. I was the one who altered your Avatar's transmission to take on a different appearance. Model Zero had not understood when AEVA attempted to explain that they had met before, but now everything was clear. The human's visage was the missing piece of the puzzle which brought whatever remains the android had left at Mement Mor and manifested it before them. He had thought his opponent had been using an avatar like any other sane individual, but as it turned out, he allowed himself to be seen and now Zero questioned their presence at Alpha Prime.
It happened some time ago, before Lord Zex sent the party out to retrieve the missing crew. Ivan had made a contract with two businessmen and they were testing out the new software. Zero would fight in the simulator, like any other training session. This man in brown hair, was the same man from that time that used an odd technique on the android. "FUS RO DAH!" The man screeched, unraveling a blast of energy which rippled through the dry air. Zero had kept it at bay with his weapon, though its strength was of note. He put up a good fight, but eventually his power depleted and the transmission was cut off before a proper end could meet their fight. Zero's gaze drops to the bracelet on Brandon's wrist; the very same which hard transformed into a gauntlet and provided him with that peculiar power. There had been nothing wrong with their spar in the simulator, Zero had no quarrels with the man, however, he wished it had remained there. The chances of meeting someone from the simulator in real life was as far'fetched as it could get. His presence in Alpha Prime brought great concern to the android.
Zero would wait until the brown-haired man responded to Ona before making his own. "I hear you've come to Alpha Prime in search of your fiance. Any luck?" Obviously uninterested. The android only sought to gauge the man's intentions through ostensibly harmless interrogation. After he received an answer to his first, he would continue with a follow up question. "What happened to her?" Model Zero would attempt avoiding causing a scene. Like Ona, he could not care less for onlookers passing by, but he did not want to give reason for attention either.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2015 20:21:33 GMT -5
Brandon looked over to Ona with a smile, as he replied "Nah, Shes not 'mine' persay, Shes a good friend whos helped me out alot in sticky situations. And shes not an android either, Shes an Actual intelligence unit controlling a Robotic body, as shes told me. Destroying this body of hers completely wouldnt mean her death, She keeps backups of her program back on Earth, incase something should happen.... So Id guess.... Shes pretty much Immortal?" He asked AEVA, who nodded in reply.
"That is one term to associate with my condition. Correct." She replied, as Zero started to ask Brandon questions about his fiance.
To which, he replied "Unfortunately no... No one remembers seeing her anywhere. I tracked her from Earth, but the trail seems to end at a dead end here..." as Verlith tapped his mind, trying to get his attention. "Say, Doesnt this Android look familiar?" He asked, but Brandon couldnt place it. Zero did look very familiar, but unlike Zero, Brandons ability to recall memories were very flawed, and often those memories were lost for an unknown duration of time.
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Post by Ona on Mar 6, 2015 8:30:36 GMT -5
Immortal? Based on what the pair were describing it was a little more than that. Ona herself was Immortal, unaffected by the flow of time. The parts that made up her structure would age and deteriorate that was true, but the android was able to maintain and replace such things. For countless millennia she could keep her body going in one form or another, not the truest form of immortality, yet still to be classified as such. What AEVA claimed to be able to do was more along the lines of invincibility. While her body could be destroyed, much like Ona’s or Zero’s, the ability to copy the vast data that must make up her systems provided her with unlimited rebirths. Such a thing was far from simple, but an intriguing idea to one so similar in makeup.
When Brandon had used the word friend to describe the relationship between the two of them the ex-cardinal was sure he meant ally. To her mind there was no such thing as friendship amount creatures like AEVA and androids, their programming would see past such restraining ties as what mortal creatures labeled friendship. Such bonds often led to hastily and poorly made decisions in times of imminent threat, the action and result of such decisions so obviously flawed when looked at from the proper perspective. Regardless of the answer she saw the girl as the property of Brandon. Letting Zero question, she keeps quiet for now. Her interest lay more in the AI than in Brandon himself.
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Post by Man on Mar 6, 2015 10:49:38 GMT -5
"That is unfortunate." Zero turns to glance at Ona, "Why don't you take AEVA and Summers for a walk? I'd like to speak with this man."
Blatant lie. Ona would surely know the android held no interest in Brandon. He only wished to learn of AEVA, but the circumstances called for a more serious task. Ona would ask all the questions she and Zero shared regarding the android, later informing him of anything she may have discovered. Like them, AEVA's existence was intriguing and he would have her by his side if at all possible. It appeared Zero was developing a habit of collecting androids picked from the streets. Model Zero would patiently await for them to step out, leaving him alone with the human. Zero's demeanor was not aggressive in any way, for the man to suspect intent, he must be paranoid of an android's inert emotions. Zero's arms were relaxed, with nothing but the wrapped parcel he had recently obtained from a merchant. He would soon break silence to address the man's concern.
"I am well versed with the three establishments of The Omega Collective, perhaps I can provide aid in your search for beloved fiance. Walk with me," he said. Model Zero walks pass the human, expecting him to follow as they advance opposite Ona and AEVA's direction. Depending on how their conversation fairs, Zero's actions would reduce chances of Ona swaying AEVA to their side. He would prefer to isolate themselves and learn of the man's travels for his own benefit. His main concern, however, was determining whether the human possessed fraudulent intent. Zero would analyze everything; how long the human delayed in answering his questions, the manner in which he spoke, the vibrations of his hands, the expressions of his face, they were all indications of deceit -if any where present. It seemed the android had inherited such behavior from his master. Ivan was known for his silver tongue in which he swayed his targets to bend to his will, and now Zero intended to exact such an effect on the man before him.
"So, tell me of your fiance. What's her name?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2015 11:28:44 GMT -5
AEVA would nod her head to zero, as Summers and herself would go with Ona, leaving Brandon alone to walk with Zero.
As Zero started to ask him questions about his Fiance, saying he could help him find her, he smiled and replied "Her name is Roxsenne Roye. She was a banished Caballye princess, you could say. We were teamed up to eventually take down her uncle who cast her out, so she can reclaim the throne for herself. Shes a lovely woman..." He said, as his longing for her, and his happy memories of being with her filled him again as he spoke of her.
"Yes, Those... Memories of you two in the rain that night are still burned in my mind, Thank you Brandon. I didnt need to be reminded of your...Primitive acts of mating...." Verlith said wit ha faint hint of disgust in his voice as it rang in Brandons own mind.
But Brandon ignored what Verlith had said, as he looked at Zero as he followed the red android. "Does her name ring any bells?"
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