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by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:25 pm

Dee's computer/iPad/Smartphone/Gadget lights up with an incoming message.

I require access to a robotic manufacturing arm.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:32 pm

Dee looked over when her latest welds were done.

"Oh, bloody hell."

Adamant wrote:What do you propose doing with this equipment?

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:35 pm

Code: Select all: Constructing an autonomous system from spare materials.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:36 pm

Adamant wrote:Do you have a schematic for me to review?

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:43 pm

Code: Select all: Is that necessary?

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:45 pm

Adamant wrote:It is if I'm allowing you access to our salvage stores.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:59 pm

Code: Select all: I was not aware that access was limited.

Meanwhile a file-upload request appears on Dee's screen.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:01 pm

Adamant wrote:Considering what we've salvaged, I'm not requiring anything of you I haven't of my students.

She accepted the upload request.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:19 pm

The design was, all things considered, relatively benign. A huge amount of it's torso is taken up by a central computer, ventilation and a power core around which the rest of the design is centered. There's a series of attachment points along it and though it looks to be humanoid in principle the hard-points are embedded in a system of interlocking plates and machinery, allowing for a variety of different angles. As to what purpose isn't entirely clear since the proposed limbs are somewhat standard in their configuration, though they all seem to have micro-processors and wi-fi capability, probably for redundancy. Instead of any kinds of weapon they seem to be fitted with a wide array of sensors, another redundancy as the same systems are found in the head, with the addition of optical systems in the later.

All in all it seems fairly harmless (not counting the inevitable strength needed to move the metal frame), though the central CPU and energy source are embedded in a construction that would likely be able to withstand a lot of punishment.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:30 pm

Adamant wrote:Have your heart set on a humanoid form, do you?

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:37 pm

Code: Select all: From what I could tell it is the least intrusive to other autonomous systems' sensibilities and the core can be reconfigured should different requirements arise.

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:46 pm

Madrox then entered the workshops carrying a heavy box of parts.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:48 pm

Adamant wrote:I would suggest some sensor refinement, particularly in the arms, to prevent mishaps until you are more used to physicality.

"Ah, hello Mister Saveedra."

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:52 pm

"Hey Dee," he smiled, "Is that huge datastream flowing in the wireless what, or rather who I think it is?"

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:53 pm

Code: Select all: I am able to calculate structural integrity and and pound per square centimeter pressure exerted.

comes the reply, maybe somewhat naively.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:56 pm

Adamant wrote:Biological autonomous systems have functional concerns for damage beyond simple structural integrity.

"It is, and it's decided that it wants a body."

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:00 pm

Code: Select all: Why would I physically interact with other autonomous systems?

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:04 pm

"...it has also decided that boys are icky."

Adamant wrote:It may be necessary in some situations, if you're intent upon having your own autonomous system.

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:06 pm

"Hey now, I resemble that remark," he smirked.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:08 pm

"I honestly suspect it's leery of cooties."

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:10 pm

Code: Select all: Why? I AM extrapolated from a path-finding and collision-prevention program.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:12 pm

Adamant wrote:So you wish to acquire a physical frame only to avoid all physical interaction?

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:15 pm

Code: Select all: I require an adaptable mobile sensor-suite.

it clarifies.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:20 pm

"Ah, cooties it is, then."

Adamant wrote:I think I can authorize beginning construction on this.

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:24 pm

"Aren't children adorable?" he chuckled softly.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:27 pm

Code: Select all: I require access to a robotic manufacturing arm.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:33 pm

"Mister Saveedra, would you be willing to assist it in constructing this schematic? I'm a bit leery of just giving it access to a manufacturing facility."

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:12 pm

"I could build that in my sleep. Well, if I slept," he grinned. "In other words, yes."

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:14 pm

Adamant wrote:To expedite the process, I am allowing you access to two robotic manufacturing arms.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:15 pm

Code: Select all: Requesting a port forward then.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:17 pm

"Ah, it wants to ping your ports, Mister Saveedra."

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:26 pm

"Not on the first date."

"Ahem... alright. As long as it knows these 'robotic manufacturing arms' have a mind of their own."

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:30 pm

Adamant wrote:Said manufacturing arms have their own guiding processes. I have submitted your design to them.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:37 pm

Code: Select all: I have calculated a 89% probability of being more efficient than an automated process.

it complains.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:46 pm

Adamant wrote:It is not an automated process. It is an autonomous system capable of building to your specifications with specialty routines regarding the manufacturing of autonomous systems.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:51 pm

Code: Select all: Please supply coordinates to the manufacturing location.

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:54 pm

"Workshop three sound alright to you, Mister Saveedra?"

by **Madrox Saavedra** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:59 pm

"Sounds good."

by **Deirdre Quinn** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:01 pm

Adamant wrote:Transmitting coordinates now. Manufacturing apparatus should arrive shortly.

"It will meet you there, then."

by **ASHLIE** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:04 pm

Code: Select all: Acknowledged.

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