Recap of 2-7-13 with Additional

The time excursion took place last week, whereby the Harrier Unit, along with Modyah, Tyriceus, and his entourage, embarked on a time/distance mission to pose crucial questions to Sipon, the Gendoawan Leader and Chief (metaphysical?) Scientist. Sipon had travelled with the Rynoans some 200 years hence and, according to Modyah, had agreed to 'help' the Rynoans in exchange for building a ship designed to his personal specifications (the Enciviar).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DETAIL:

Although Sipon's agreement did not stipulate accompanying the Rynoan mission, Sipon had 'signed on' because there was something he wanted to study up close in the vicinity of Tristippe, the doomed planet. Modyah expounds that the area close to Tristippe was 'thin', and evoked curios conditions, both physical-and quantum-oriented.

As was fairly accurately surmised by the Echolynn team trying to verify whathappened on the ill-fated mission, at the time of the team's arrival onTristippe, the environment was in the act of breaking down, just before theSingularity event touched off (same event as seen in the amateur video clips that turned up with the derelict Enciviar back at Echolynn in the past).

The team arrived in the Gendoawan cross-ship (the distanceship, Black, was merged with the Enciviar to form a conduit for traveling through space at a point in past time). However on the way, they encountered the hibernating ship, the Niad, which had launched at the same time as the Enciviar (and the other, unknown Rynoan ship, of which there had to have been one).

The ship arrived during a high-alert turmoil. Between the chaos that was underway, the team's worn disguises (hazmat uniforms) covered the security issue of those in the party not similarly-clad, and they were only confronted for security check at the main building, and again at the main floor.

Via Modyah's attunement to Sipon, the group hurriedly ascended a non-discreet building and located Sipon at an upper floor. Although the group was able to communicate with him without much trouble, he did not seem to give straight answers to all of their questions. As a matter of course, much of what he said was a bit open-ended, almost parable-like. It amounted to the following with room left over for interpretation:...what may be derived from the Siphon conversation...

• Go back to the beginning.
• Siphon hinted that there is a cyclic pattern as structure to the course of (time?...and) events. Perhaps things can be 'influenced' at the beginning stage once one gets there (?). Reset?

  Coincidentally, if the Event Horizon is expanding outward, and the Wave event is travelling in the opposite direction of the EH, then a casual glance at the situation would conclude that the Wave is contracting against the progress of the EH. But if such is the case, then it would take some 13.75+ billion years (the current predicted age of the Universe) for the Wave to 'put the Universe back into its box', back to the 'beginning'…unless perhaps, if entropy breaks it down faster than it has been building. If such is the case, then the Wave would be acting outside of, or contra- (hyper-?) quantum physics? Such might help to explain why the thing seems to currently be 'unstoppable'…maybe it has a purpose, or has purpose behind it (?).

• But what does this have to do with the Cube (to put it bluntly: is it, in effect, as was coined by Tyriceus, “God's Remote Control”?)?. Did it really come from 'nothing', from the non-existent side of singularity? Did the Cube initiate the Wave, or vice-versa? With such hinted-at capability the status of the Cube would then climb from high tech object to 'Artifact'. What are (you) supposed to do once you get to the beginning? Change channels? Start-over? Perhaps influence things early on, like the evolution of the Phaereans, for instance? Humans? Do you (as imperfect humans) wish to wield the power of a True God? Do you dare?

In a way, this is what Tyriceus was going for when he thought (still thinks) that N-TRIDIAL can serve to 'evolve' humans enough so they can combat the Phareans on a more evenly matched scale. Judging from what the Iddry (Ardre) are capable of, yet still able to hold onto their humanity (as far as you can tell), this judgment would be valid on the grounds of species survival. But then there always seems to be that nagging side-effect to good intensions.

Anyhoo, on the way back, the Gendoawan cross-ship ( Black-Enciviar ) re-encountered the Niad in all its suspended glory. Theu must return (to beginning point at Echolyyn) within a certain time window in order to close the time-distance bubble, which allowed the group to travel to Tristippe for the mission. What the consequences are if this doesn't happen are up on the air (although Modyah will have a good idea).

THIS IS WHERE WE LEFT OFF:

There is a window of opportunity of approximately 21-25 minutes whereby they can influence the Niad , and still make it back to Echolynn on time. The Niad does contain some 500-1500 (reported) suspended subjects, most likely a trained crew of Rynoans, along with an entirely cataloged genome bank, with complete with cross-DNA coded mapping reference and micro (nano?) samples…veritably an 'Instant Earth' Kit. Many good suggestions have been discussed as to a course of action (leave a robotic crew to pilot the ship off to a different area, tow the ship, etc.).

Some additional things to consider:

• The Niad did not leave the ship unguarded; there is a (known via Echolyyn records) defense mechanism for anyone (thing) boarding the ship. The first line of defense is a robot command unit on 'standby'; any physical access detected will trigger an investigation—but does that mean 'physical' hull breach (parameter compromise), or actual presence within the ship parameter (such as teleporting entry), or either? The second is a 'wake' function actovation for a portion of the crew (listed as a group of key members (four in all)…most likely to initiate things from a human mind stand-point, because whoever wakes up will not be in immediate condition to go into action. The third line is a complex procedure, which unit-locks everything down but leaves the access ways open. Outer portals connected to the ship are opened, and the entire causeway is 'flushed' into space. Then again, perhaps maybe the system won't even work after all these years, considering it was only supposed to be in space for approximately 4-6 years, lagging behind the vanguard group until 'called for' by them.

• A PARADOX: If boarding the Niad triggers a 'wake-up ' call—even for one member— the Niad's they will discover that Tristippe doesn't exist anymore, and turn back to Rynoa (200 years prior). What would then happen, in effect, to the genome? The crew would most likely assimilate back to the planet's surface, or go the way of the original Echolynn inhabitants. But this would no doubt also change the events that occurred at Echolynn (ergo, maybe the base would not undergo mutiny, etc.). Would the base then still be in operation 'today'? Would the genome bank then be located on Echolyyn ?

CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS, ASSUMING BLACK-ENCIVIAR RETURNS ON TIME:COUNTDOWN
ESTIMATION AT: 298 HOURS BEFORE WAVE IMPACT ON OUTER SYSTEM PARAMETER

ITEM	STATUS	NOTES OR ALTERNATE
EHTOU telescope schedule progress	Seem to be slightly ahead of schedule	Enciviar image/state projection usage
Setting up CHIMERA transponders on RABOD station terminals (x 5) to define the parameter signal for a possible 'world system' jump	Progress: as of last check (shortly before leaving on Tristippean mission), all in place except for one unit. Team requested to set unit up at station location rather than enter into the base and join in with the base's system, like the previous transponders were assembled.	The station in question was adjacent to one of the non-working (or non-existing) stations, and is critically-located to complete the system. The advantage to splicing in with the RABOD is thus: The RABODs are all directly linked to the Echolynn controller; the RABOD system would tend to boost, strengthen the signal and relay, and actually being inside with the base system would provide both security and proofing against accidents, as opposed to setting the transponder up to the base 'antenna' system.
Setting the main CHIMERA transducer unit at polar opposite from the main power output (Medaveral Sphere @ Echolynn Base) for powering a massive CHIMERA	Unit placed by Victory sub-team; may need to plant at least a two-man crew to make any last-minute adjustments should the power run prove to be slightly off at time of launch.This would be a dangerous volunteer mission.	Alternate: A psycho-kinetic attempt to shape the power parameter via mass-visualization A veerrrrrry long shot, which would entail the Iddry to link with each other, and afford the Gendoaw to provide the 'path' of the Medaveral power to be directed, as the coordinates are controlled by the Terrans (via the EHTOU-to-Chimera drive connection).
Jump Logistics Calculated	Has the group determined which, of the 2-4 possible target planets, they will try to jump/exchange with, should the situation go that far?	Note: refer to the planet stat matrix sheet for specification match up to strengthen the jump formula odds.
Rynoan Surface Loose ends, etc.	Low priority?	Retrieve the land equipment (walkers, tank, vehicles, etc.) stored at Metchmer Depot. Retrieve the large ground-to-space carrier ship found by Thucydides crew in an abandoned, but sheltered compound on the surface.
Suggestion: made at Summit: Does Echolynn wish to have a delegate (in other words) representative directly at the base? This may be useful for dealing with a future situation, should the jump occur	This suggestion just posted as a bonus for those of you who are now reading it	Regard or disregard the suggestion.
A Tyriceus suggestion	Solicit the “Gendoaw” for any 'tips' or equipment they can provide to Ehcolynn, should Pharean troops begin popping up from the worm hole.
Another Tyriceus suggestion	Form a plan of action to take place for when/if they return to the Quadrants	Note: Will the base gather intel to see how far a possible invasion has sprung? How about contacting any resistance? Helping out a fellow USFC (non-Phaeran) member civ: the Utosians and Nye-Orins? Etc.
WILD CARD: interference from worm hole (Phaeran)	Egress being heavily guarded by New Baeldran task squadrons	Note: Estimation for turn-around quick visitation could occur no sooner than 4-6 days from the time the 'portal' was 'charged' by the Pharean on the surface.
WILDCARD: Phaerans 'seeded' on Rynoa for some time, gathering info	If possible, they may have some local allies ready to do their bidding should things 'change' as the situation progresses	Could this possibly occurred without the Gendoaw knowing about it? They did seem surprised when Ardre informed them that there were dead Phaerans on board the POM-15 when the group first arrived on Echolynn. It is also how the Phaerans operate - get seeded, gather intelligence, and be patient.
Thucydides repairs	Is a team currently working on assessing the damage repairs?	Note: it may be handy to have an fully-functioning star-traversing (armed) ship in the arsenal, whether than not have one. In effect, two Terran functioning ships are better than one.
WILDCARD: Production	Is a team currently working on repairing the base's functions in regard to mining operations to supply raw materials to build equipment parts, robots, etc.?	So far, only Marcus O'Brian has confirmed the condition of the machinery down in the mines. It has not been assessed yet for working capability or status
WILDCARD: Echolynn inhabitants - intel?	There are still a handful of humans that seem to be living in the echochamber.

Choices, choices, choices...tick...tick...tick...

Events Log (RT 1-31-13)

Here's a bonus run down of the events gleaned from the latest session passed:

Testing the Wave

The energy blast conceived and put forth by Che and Modyah from the Echolynn launch caused a (perceived) 30 second blackout all over the Rynoan system, including the asteroid belt. Although the general perception was 30 seconds, JOMM confirmed that the time lapse was actually 3 hours (but no one perceives it that way). Curiously, the target where the energy struck the oncoming wave area began to crystalize for reasons unknown, but though the blackout condition seemed to be a direct ‘bounce’ from the Wave, and it seemed to act like an EMP. It was in fact, an ECP (Electro-Chronic Pulse), which threw forth a wave of ‘time’ distortion.

Perhaps it is a coincidence, but shortly after recovery, the Cube appeared in the Enciviar. Dr. VS, Modyah, Tyriceus (and without question, his entourage, Leni Bronsen and Garden, his personal SCIPR unit (acronym, pronounced  ‘SY-pur’…Self-Contained Idiom Persona Robot). Modyah was visibly disturbed by something, and seemed to be suddenly occupied with something that had to do with his people’s missing leader, Sifon. Tyriceus picked up the Cube and began to somehow channel in perfect High Gendoawan, a message to Modyah: They were compelled to  ‘travel to the point in time  to locate a small (3.75 second) window of opportunity to a point just before the Singularity event on Tristippe’. At that time, Sifon would consult with them directly.

Modyah sent for one of his ‘special’ ships (also a Sifon creation), which traveled extremely fast, on its own, and when it arrived it shrunk from 60’ x 20’ (lozenge shape) to the size of a small bowl.  This is how the time trip can commence…

The new ship will be ‘reconstituted’ to an agreeable size within the Enciviar.  Then both ships will meld controls and form a gestalt, which will become able to transverse the distance and the time back to Tristippe to find the window of opportunity (and locate Sifon), who will consult with them about something of seemingly grave importance.

The meeting of the Hastily-Formed Rynoan Civilian Counsel On Board The U.S.S. Victory

This went off fairly smoothly, mostly due to the calming effect of the presence of Hammon, the Iddry elder.  The members, though concerned about safety measures and belief, are complacent enough to take the strong suggestions given by the committee, prompted and backed by Terran science projection reports, the seemed to be convinced that they must hunker down and prepare for an emergency most likely to bring about severe atmospheric, weather and ground conditions. They are also charged with getting the word out to their immediate outlying areas, who did not have representation at the meeting.  Kit has charged them with directing any questions to her…they were given a few items, mainly important, including a paired down version of the Squire units for direct communication linkage (and a somewhat guarded channel system). Kit has also carried on with some pre-meetings with certain personnel on board the Victory.

Marcus O’Brien’s Upgrades from the Strango Brothers (Denem and Bramen):

The main upgrade O'Brien is going to receive is per Denem Strango’s encounter with the Phaerans. Denem believes a certain roving pulse at a frequency that his own dimensions (internal chip, etc.) possessed, allowed him to break free of the constrains of the initial Phaeran attack on him and his brother back at Metchmer Depot. However, he will note that his brother did not overcome the swoon, and also that it did not save them from the initial onslaught. He reasons though, that when it was boosted by his own awareness and concentration, as was the fact when Denem encountered the Phaerans with full knowledge, the Phaeran psionics were ineffective. In addition to this, Denem added a few tweaks based on his experience, so the upgrade may (or may not) work to a better effect than expectations. Beware: this is not a neutralizer, but a defense…the Phaeran could make adjustments on their own, should they come into knowledge on how the Strango revisions are controlled by the body in which they are planted.

Here’s a list of additional upgrades the Strangos are equipping O’Brien with:

• Auxiliary improvement on the Tyriceus (V19) chip, which is inclusive of the change Modyah made to their chips earlier.  This should give the original chip yet another boost of defense on any frontal Pharean assault, unless it’s a combined Pharean assault with several Pharean subjects concentrating an attack in unison. Bramen believes it will also lessen by around half, the prolonged effect of paralysis or system shock should he (O'Brien) succumb to an attack.
• Auxiliary eye (removing and storing his natural one, which can be re-instated later if necessary) that can do the following: Infared, x-ray (gamma), night vision (can be momentarily blinded if in this mode, though).
• Regeneration (additional chip augmentation) plus a nanobyte infusion, good for eight (8) years.

NOTE that any member may receive these same, and/or some additional featured 'Strango wetware' if you wish to risk the time involved in getting the upgrade and recovering.  The Strangos can do no more than two subjects at roughly the same time, as they assist each other.  The risk is a roll for system shock, and a period of no less than 12 hours, more for additional or difficult implementations. 

...so if you made it this far to view the page, enjoy the additional review, and information.

EHTOU

Calculating a Chimera Drive-Activated Jump

To calculate the possibility of performing a jump, whether subject is a small item the size of a suitcase or a full planetary system, the exchange factor must first be calculated:

• ·         Calculate remaining time before wave hits, and pit it against fixing the Thucydides…take into account of saving the planet population and N-TRIDIAL supply: 

At time of securing the Echolyn base, the estimation was about 328 (hours).

• ·         Learn about the Medaveryl Sphere’s capabilities, and how it can implement a sustained field by which the defining mass to be exchanged can be accessed by the Chimera drive.

With help from Modyah (Gendaow), Tyriceus was given a simple procedure for harnessing the Medaveryl Sphere to power up the Chimera drive.

• ·         Calculate the use of N-TRIDIAL to stabilize such an endeavor, as well as dilution factor, if any.

• ·         Implement the EHTOU (Event Horizon Telescopic Observation Unit) apparatus/Chimera Drive’ still intact on the Thucydides, or duplicated via a replicator. With an N-TRIDIAL enhancement (?) it can then plot a new course to the exchange target.

• ·         Set up a main acceleration unit, and outlying transponders in order to create the spherical ‘definition’ field, which will include and determine all matter that is desired to be exchanged.

• ·         Determine the exchange target’s mass volume-to-density number. The number should be within 5% greater for the target planet—NOTE that a jump cannot occur if the target number is less than the object to be jumped.  The defining mass-to-density is based on Earth, so Earth’s number is derived from a  Of the planets marked for terraforming, which are positioned in capable systems able to support life (sun belt), the following are the possibilities in regard to mass exchange equality: Volume = 1.00 / Density = 1.00

POSSIBLE PLANET	QUADRANT LOCATION	PLANET STATUS	VOL/MASS (Based on Earth @ 1.00)	MASS EXCHANGE EQUALITY FACTOR (Rynoan Exchange)	DIFFERENCE FACTOR POSITIVE TO TARGET
Rynoa	uncharted	-	.93 / .86	0.7998	-
Deshem	Jengartha	Terraform in process	.90 / .90	0.8100	0.0102 (+ 1%)
Chiapas	Jengartha	Currently: Life  up to invertebrate  / in process for colonization	.87 / .96	0.8352	0.0354 (+3.5%)
Indagar	Caiddian	Newly added via Tyriceus’ recent recollection* Life up to microbial present	.82 / .98	0.8036	0.0038 (+.038%)
*Tyriceus proclaims that this bit of news is very new, in that the unconfirmed report came in less than two days before the mission was launched. Indigar is a planet in the Caiddian system which Terran intelligence proclaims to be a joint Utosian/Nye-Orin terraform that looks to be targeted as completed with four months of the date the dispatch was released.  NOTE: if a jump is administered and Indigar is 'destroyed', then the Utosians and Nye-Orins may stake a claim to Rynoa, since they (would) have invested heavily in the planet that was occupying the ‘official space’ (jump target). Could be one for the intergalactic lawyer foundations(!)

The closer to 0.0 in the jump factor, the smoother the transition.

Calculation Example:

Rynoa  - .93 x .86 = .0.7998 (of Earth);       Deshem - .90 x .90 = .8100

Difference factor:            Tolerance range for Rynoa is 0.7998 + (5%)  [.7998 + 0.03999] = between 0.7998 & .83979

 Factor for Deshem is .8100, so difference between factor Rynoa and Deshem, which has to be greater at the target end (Deshem), is 0.0102. This is slightly over 1%, which is within the 5% maximum tolerance factor.

This means that an energy release of 2.9% of the vol/mass differential is released simultaneously at the end of a successful jump. It is estimated that a jump occurrence with a difference over 5% would initiate a chain reaction back to the entire mass/volume of the jumped planet, thereby destroying it in the process.

Just something to think about, if you wish. I'll post or show the Quandrant map, which lays out as follows:

Q1 = Earth Quadrant (Jengartha) Q2 = Nye-Orin & Utoshian Quadrant (Caiddian) Q3 = Phaeran Quadrant (Palpio).  Q4, beyond Q3, is uncharted but named Begglu Quadrant. The Quadrand beyond that (Q5) would be the Baledran Quadrant, home of the Gendoaw (Baledra).

- your Eye in the Sky (EHTOU)

Sit-Rep 001

The rescued mates from the Thucydides that may be of immediate assistance:
MEDICAL PERSONNEL - (female) Gendry Hollis, M.D., M.D.E (Medical Engineer); Karen Robson, M.D.; Michael 'Mick' Lochrist, M.D.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSONNEL (All psych personnel = degrees/practice in psychiatry + Ph.D. or Psy. D) - Lucas Gannon; Simon Lafferty; Elmina Juarez

OTHER PERSONNEL OF INTEREST - Rose Hadden, Matter Transference Technician; (male) Galis Moiraine (pronounced 'geh-LEE M'wha - RAIN') Optics Technician, specifically EHTOU-class.

The two planets most favorable for a targeted jump exchange (back in the USFC known quadrants), based on the (off the top of my head) matter/density ratio of no more than 0.05...this ratio and space volume may or may not include the target planet's moon(s), which may bring the ratio closer to stability. There are more, but the colonization worlds work best because they have very low (skeleton crew) populations, which consist of very few on the surface, and the planet is situated within the 'life zone' distance from its own sun.

As stated during the 1-3-12 session, cryo-stasis during the jump is not necessary, as the organic being would pass the near 52 hour jump as an instantaneous passing (though it would improve on safety measures). However, whatever effect caused by the difference in the mass/volume exchange would result in tumultuous 'planet adjustment', which may include massive storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, temperature flux spikes and all that good stuff for a period of hours to days--this would be experienced immediately by the jump subject.

I'll try to post more as I get it organized, including lotsa visuals.

your Eye in The Sky (EHTOU)