capeandcowl | 45th Scream [text]

45th Scream [text]

So, I've been reading recently on this human movement called Transhumanism. The basic idea behind it seems to be that humans should use science and technology to improve themselves and their condition, and it's being treated as this big new thing, this radical new idea, and half of you people are vehemently against it.

I don't understand why, though. I mean, my people have used technology to improve ourselves for eons. Converting one's body into a different form is considered easy - though, I must admit, the species switch was jarring. Still. Why are so many of you against the idea of living longer or better? Of eliminating disease?

Though I'm not sure how it applies to the population that reads this network. Perhaps you're all different. So, citizens, heroes, villains, etc, what are your thoughts on transhumanism?

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Sentinel... I have a favor to ask.

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All of you. Report in. Shockwave, what the frag is going on with you? Slipstream, any... anything?

... anyone?

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Slipstream, my dear.

Would you be opposed to a dinner date?

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Exactly what kind of favor are we talking about?

A... small one.

I'm working on a project. A relatively large project, one with quite a bit of potential. The problem is... some of the materials I will need for it are quite illegal, and at least questionable. Things like uranium. Things that are quite dangerous.

I assure you, I have no hostile intentions and what I'm developing is... I'm trying to change, Sentinel. To do something right.

But to do this, it would be very nice if the police weren't doing anything pesky like investigating me.

Don't give us reason to, and we won't.

But that's just it. As I said, many of the materials are quite illegal by human standards. I can't obtain them legally, and believe me, I've tried. It's a matter of cultural differences, don't you see? A problem of... you know, them just not seeing.

I need to synthesize certain qualities of energon, Sentinel. Among the things I'm going to use it for are keeping these bodies of ours running. Need I remind you that I'm the only source of that substance? While I could keep draining the power grid, I think you'd rather I not waste your city's tax dollars.

Fine. I will try to keep them out of your way. But I can't help you if you get caught at it, so don't do anything stupid.

I won't, of course.

You know...

I can't actually explain what I'm doing fully now, but I think you may be interested to know at a later date. Perhaps.

Right. I'm sure I will.

[Really could care less, as long as there's energon available.]

Never heard of it.

Well read the fragging Wikipedia article, I linked it right there!

[deep breath]

But seriously, what do you think of the idea? Using technology to improve humans.

I skimmed it. But it doesn't say anything about like...making us all into cyborgs or anything like that. What the hell does "improving life with technology" mean? Discovering a cure for cancer is just...duh, who wouldn't want that? That's what medical science is for.

Seriously, I'm the wrong guy to ask about -isms. They're all bogus in some way.

I don't care what people want to do with themselves, so long as it's a choice and not something forced upon someone. [not that i'm like. bitter about this kind of thing or anything.]

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[long pause]

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Actually...

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That... is an interesting point.

Mm. Something that shouldn't be overlooked.

Huh.

Well, I never heard of it before now, though... to me? My body's only one third of who I am.

Although I really don't have much of an opinion on it one way or another.

Then why not make it stronger? Better? Faster? What if you never had to get sick again, or never had to fear death save by disaster?

Nothing. I am fine. You can even ask Soundwave, if you are so concerned.

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HE IS FINE.

[And giving me a lot of attention.]

Good. One minor glitch is hardly reason for him to be concerned, and you out of everyone would know if anything were wrong with me. Or at least, if I were acting differently.

[Shut up, you're attractive. Now let me wear your shades.]

[looks at this thread and just]

[okay well, both his seconds are crazy people. Might as well accept it]

... right then.

I... there's something we should discuss. Well, rather, I think we've discussed it before? ... bah, well, I can tell you the plan again!

[Crazy is the in thing right now.]

I'm listening.

Right.

You no doubt recall the files on my computer labeled, I believe, 'Project Genesis'. Concerning a Vector Sigma node..? We discussed it somewhat, namely the difficulty of creating such a thing, and alternate energy sources to power it so that we need only one spark...?

Well. I took your advice, re-did the calculations, and I've begun ordering parts for its construction. I've also begun building an army, making plans...

But I'll need your help. And Soundwave, and Slipstream as well...

And, I believe, I'll be able to coerce Sentinel Prime into aiding us. It will be difficult, but not impossible, for us to sway him to our cause. The main key is going to be no deaths, save one. Just the one necessary sacrifice to power the device...

Shockwave, I think I've done it this time. I think... I can bring home back.

[Long pause.]

[Long LONG pause.]

You are completely psychotic! Do you realize what the ramifications will be for us all, if this fails?! And just which one of us are you planning on using? How can you be certain your calculations are correct now? And bringing back home without the other imPorts intervening will be difficult enough on its own!

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[Sigh.]

You have my assistance.

1. Yes, of course. It means cycles of stigma. A ruination of everything we've done.

...

but success, Shockwave... think of that!

2. Waspinator

3. They were very carefully done, and I'd like you to check my work.

4. Yes, I'm aware, hence the robot army bit.

5. Excellent. And... well, Soundwave, what of you?
[HAVE SOME FILES SHOCKWAVE]

If one of us does not think of the ramifications should this go wrong, who will. It must be considered, regardless of how favorable success would be.

...Waspinator. [He doesn't want to say much on that topic.]

This army of yours had better be amazing.

[READING THE FILES NOW.]

I am considering. And I know you are too. And I also know that you'll see that this is what we must do. It is the next step; we have no other choice. In some ways it is a kind of inevitability.

Come now. Is there any one else we can spare? Ravage has the wrong sort of spark, and the Autobots would be even more difficult to capture. Waspinator is the logical choice.

It will suffice. I'm... open to suggestions on how to improve it.

Yes, perhaps.

Soundwave would kill you even if Ravage had the correct spark. And the Autobots... hnn, you are right, he is the logical choice. [But he's not going to be happy about it.]

What have you done for your little army so far?

Things've been quiet for me, really. Nothing much to report.

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..Except that we should really go see the Blue Angels. According to their online schedule they're not coming particularly close to the City for awhile, but they'll be in Florida on July 10th. Interested?

I wouldn't be opposed to a dinner date, depending on where or what you have in mind.

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... actually, Blue Angels sounds much more fun. So, absolutely interested.

And we could also do dinner.

It's a date, then.

Marvelous.

There's also a... project I'll need to talk to you about soon. But... well.

...

I'll save it for then.

A project?

[Remembering what she read in his notes and stuff when he was gone.]

Color me interested, Starscream.

You read my notes, yes?

I did.

Wonderful.

I found a way to do that. And with only one death, just one, and from that...

From that, we have home. Home, reborn here; home... and ours to rule.

Now, darling, you're speaking my language~

But of course, the network isn't secure enough for that talk. I'll have to satisfy myself with waiting to hear it all in the metal, so to speak.

I got nothin' against usin' technology, it's the bein' replaced by technology that ain't kosher with me.

So, just as a thought experiment: what if you were not replaced by the technology, but instead became it, after a fashion?

That's even worse.

An' just as a fyi, this conversation's on the edge of gettin' real religious real fast, an' I don't want that anymore'n you do.

Very well, I'll drop it. Fine.

Your idea of better ain't everybody's.

[Here's someone who might interest you. He's flying around looking for ~~his piece of Murderpalooza~~ something.]

...

Oh.

I think I like you.

because he won't see it, as his comm is off. but he'll be kicking himself rather fiercely when he checks back in eventually

hi alastair

Do you really expect rational behaviour from organics?

Oh, certainly not. But it is occasionally entertaining to see how they answer.

Granted. Keeping them for the sake of entertainment is hardly worth the effort, however.

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[private] ironically july 10 is when i have a huge event at work :3

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[private] argh why am i so slow. AND DO WE WANT TO LOG THE DATE?

[private] Yesss but sometime after this coming weekend as I am flailing to get ready for con.

[private] sounds good to me :3

[private] yaaay.

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