capeandcowl | Joint Post // Video

[The video opens with Mordin and Peter smiling at the camera, apparently in a lab of some sort. Given the height difference between them, Mordin is stooping a bit and Peter is kind of on his tiptoes to get them both in frame.]

Have announcement to make. Culmination of joint project. Upgrade to communicators. Could change the way Port-outs are handled.

[Peter rolls a small, penny-sized disc across his knuckles, then catches it between his first two fingers and holds it closer to the camera.]

What we have here is a sensor which, when attached to your communicator --

[He peels a little film off the back of the disc with his fingernail, grabs a comm from offscreen, then sticks the disc to the back of the comm, turning it so viewers can see how it’s attached.]

-- is designed to send out a signal to our computers here at the moment you get exPorted.

Calibrated to particular form of energy emitted by Porter. Very distinct. Records on communicator as well as sending signal. Should eliminate uncertainty after disappearance.

Right. [He nods.] No more worries whether your friend has been sent back to their home or if they’ve vanished off the face of the Earth for, well, an entirely different reason. Or that’s the idea, anyway.

[As Mordin taps his chin:] Of course, can’t entirely account for Lachesis. No way to tell if she’d be able or inclined to sabotage upgrade. More research required.

That’s where you guys come in.

Asking for test volunteers. Would receive upgrade, allow us to see whether sensor works after Port-out.[Pause, blink.] Obviously, don’t hope to see you Ported away. Unless you want to return home. In that case, wish you luck.

[It sounds like Mordin’s getting on a roll, so Peter interjects hastily:] Either way, if you’re interested, speak up in the comments or you can reach us privately through either one of our comms. And thanks for participating in the scientific method. [Yes, he said that in complete earnestness.]

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Or you could use that head of yours to build me a hyperdrive. Yes? Yes.

No. Waste of resources. [DENIED.]

Hey, you didn't even hear me out.

Have heard rationale before. Wasn't convinced then. No practical use for hyperdrive in this dimension beyond general interstellar exploration. Also has potential to transform humanity into starfaring power without necessary cultural preparation.

That or you could revolutionize exploration for the sake of expansion, get more resources for the planet? Maybe even break dimensional .... things to get us home. You're being really selfish.

Never heard of FTL drive used to break dimensional barriers before. You believe it's possible?

The hyperdrive goes .2 over lightspeed, that's faster than any drive core. Why not?

Not a matter of speed, that's why. Quantum equations clear-cut, backed by both theory and testing. Can't conduct interdimensional travel simply by going fast enough! Even if it were possible, no way to navigate or control destination.

Won't help you build hyperdrive. Not even a specialist in physics! Focus in genetics, surgery, medicine. Just dabble in tech development, really.

I hope you realize that you're a traitor to space.

[Sniff] Accusation illogical. Citizen of Salarian Union. Not 'space.'

Its either them or us.

False dilemma! Reductionist thinking, inherently fallacious reasoning! Multiple options beyond 'them or us.'

[Han stop it huuuurts]

Whatever, enjoy being stuck on this rock.

And it's a little over my head, even if I dunno about Mordin's.

[He looks like he reaaaaally wishes he didn't just have to turn down the chance to work with Han "freaking" Solo, though.]

Edited 2012-09-08 20:36 (UTC)

Shield Generators? Plasma canons? You've gotta help me out here.

Shield generators, maybe, even if I'm not the best person here to ask. Plasma cannons? You've gotta be kidding me -- I wouldn't make those even if I could.

If you can contribute, you're welcome on her.

[A slightly strangled noise of longing, and then:] That's just manipulative.

I know kid, I know. You could walk on her hull, actually put a piece of you in the Millennium Falcon.

[Ever so slightly too quickly:] I'd need to see the ship first to see whether I can help, don't you think?

You'd have to come on board, yeah. (.... HE DOESN't LIKE WHERE THIS IS GOING.)

Exactly. When's a good time?

[Is he seriously getting away with this?
Please let him get away with this.]

I'm there all day. Just come on the Carrier, I guess.

The giant spaceship, right? I'm guessing I can't just thumb a ride, so how do I get on?

I suppose I could get you on.

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