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[Open -- Communal] Science! Slumber! Party!
Who: Liege Maximo and ALL THE PEOPLE
What: Following the 'Second Wave,' Liege has collected a number of living (and dead) Monster samples to be studied. He has sent out the call: all scientists/medics or otherwise capable persons are welcome to attend his laboratory conference to look over the critters and find out what can be found!
When: Now-ish. Liege took a bit to set this up, so all new and old characters can come!
Where: Liege's Temple
Notes:
Bring any characters you want, scientists or not! Anyone who comes (IE posts or threads below) will get some samples of Sharkticons or other monster types to work with, and they will also receive a special LABORATORY KIT from an Acolyte, which features a few simple tools sized to your character so they can do their own experiments in the future!
Your character is welcome to learn the following:
-Monsters have superior strength/stamina to their non-lambda counterparts. (IE a Monster Sharkticon would be more brutal, spikier, and nastier than a standard Sharkticon.)
-Beyond the increased attributes there is no physical difference to their makeup. (IE a Sharkticon is still a Sharkticon, a dragon is still a dragon, DNA, scales, and all.)
-Particularly perceptive individuals may notice a trace of an energy signature on the creatures which matches the 'feel' of the badlands. There may be a link between the two...
Liege won't be able to interact with everyone, so this is your chance to MINGLE with others. Tag around, have fun, spend the night, and enjoy the Maximo's superior wash-racks! If you'd rather just explore the temple, you can do that too.
In the confusing, maze-like depths of Liege's temple, there were hundreds of rooms. Many had been hollowed out from the mountainside, curving inwards in some haphazardly specific pattern as if seeking out the greatest potential for heat. Others jutted out from the side with long, wide windows to let in the light, organized, carefully, for his pursuits. The laboratories, of course, were among these.
The many, many laboratories were among these.
He'd needed them all, of course. In the beginning, there had just been one, and one had been nice for allowing him to perform one type of experiment. He'd had a second built when Solus had given him that energon separator, and the third after he'd brought back organics from his first travels into space. After that, it had been somewhat of a collection, and there were laboratories shoved into corners of his temple like extra books shoved onto shelves. He liked it that way. It meant that his brothers and sisters didn't know about them.
Not all of them.
And it meant he could host parties like these on the few occasions when he deigned to socialize. He made sure each accessible laboratory was well-stocked, filled with tools and at least one experiment subject and also populated by an Acolyte to monitor his guests. There would be energon available, and some organic-favored snacks as well, because he had every intention of showing just how well he treated his aligned when he was paying attention to them.
It never hurt to make the others jealous.
He, himself, had work to do in his main laboratory, and for the most part he intended to stay there, drifting out amongst the others only to peruse their findings or to partake in the briefest of breaks. This was what he loved to do, after all...
...but science was useless without others to observe its happenings.
Having the Refugees around again was, in that way, a gift--one that he intended to open slowly, keeping the wrapping safe so he could use it again next time.
And who knew?
Perhaps, here, amongst those who would come, would be a few worth keeping for himself, or offering further incentives toward.
What: Following the 'Second Wave,' Liege has collected a number of living (and dead) Monster samples to be studied. He has sent out the call: all scientists/medics or otherwise capable persons are welcome to attend his laboratory conference to look over the critters and find out what can be found!
When: Now-ish. Liege took a bit to set this up, so all new and old characters can come!
Where: Liege's Temple
Notes:
Bring any characters you want, scientists or not! Anyone who comes (IE posts or threads below) will get some samples of Sharkticons or other monster types to work with, and they will also receive a special LABORATORY KIT from an Acolyte, which features a few simple tools sized to your character so they can do their own experiments in the future!
Your character is welcome to learn the following:
-Monsters have superior strength/stamina to their non-lambda counterparts. (IE a Monster Sharkticon would be more brutal, spikier, and nastier than a standard Sharkticon.)
-Beyond the increased attributes there is no physical difference to their makeup. (IE a Sharkticon is still a Sharkticon, a dragon is still a dragon, DNA, scales, and all.)
-Particularly perceptive individuals may notice a trace of an energy signature on the creatures which matches the 'feel' of the badlands. There may be a link between the two...
Liege won't be able to interact with everyone, so this is your chance to MINGLE with others. Tag around, have fun, spend the night, and enjoy the Maximo's superior wash-racks! If you'd rather just explore the temple, you can do that too.
In the confusing, maze-like depths of Liege's temple, there were hundreds of rooms. Many had been hollowed out from the mountainside, curving inwards in some haphazardly specific pattern as if seeking out the greatest potential for heat. Others jutted out from the side with long, wide windows to let in the light, organized, carefully, for his pursuits. The laboratories, of course, were among these.
The many, many laboratories were among these.
He'd needed them all, of course. In the beginning, there had just been one, and one had been nice for allowing him to perform one type of experiment. He'd had a second built when Solus had given him that energon separator, and the third after he'd brought back organics from his first travels into space. After that, it had been somewhat of a collection, and there were laboratories shoved into corners of his temple like extra books shoved onto shelves. He liked it that way. It meant that his brothers and sisters didn't know about them.
Not all of them.
And it meant he could host parties like these on the few occasions when he deigned to socialize. He made sure each accessible laboratory was well-stocked, filled with tools and at least one experiment subject and also populated by an Acolyte to monitor his guests. There would be energon available, and some organic-favored snacks as well, because he had every intention of showing just how well he treated his aligned when he was paying attention to them.
It never hurt to make the others jealous.
He, himself, had work to do in his main laboratory, and for the most part he intended to stay there, drifting out amongst the others only to peruse their findings or to partake in the briefest of breaks. This was what he loved to do, after all...
...but science was useless without others to observe its happenings.
Having the Refugees around again was, in that way, a gift--one that he intended to open slowly, keeping the wrapping safe so he could use it again next time.
And who knew?
Perhaps, here, amongst those who would come, would be a few worth keeping for himself, or offering further incentives toward.
no subject
And then he looked up, and saw who he was talking to, and froze for a second in position with his hands against the intake, right before the words sank in.
"Well, ah. --My gracious host. It's an honor." The words were a little rusty, but the intent was passionate enough. And he didn't miss that look, hastening to add, "My primary aim is identifying their--structural weaknesses. If a second wave arrives, that way, it'll be easier to handle them."
no subject
That could be it.
Adding that to the lovely deflection that the mech came up with on the fly, Liege was willing to shelve the thoughts of using Starscream's husk for a moment and actually listen to what was being said.
"I can appreciate a mech who thinks ahead," he nodded, watching the pair of still hands and gesturing for them to resume. "There will be more waves coming. There always are." So it had been for too long to remember, and so it would be. "So what weaknesses are you expecting, based on your preliminary findings? I will grant you a second live specimen to test them on, if you are right."
oh i hope this is okay whoop
But standing at Megatron's right hand for so long made the feeling of unease a familiar, if not a welcome one.
He reached over to pry the Sharkticon's mouth open, indicating between the nasty jaws at the inside top of the mouth. "I'm thinking aiming here - it's a hard shot, but - it'd make for a nice devastating damage zone, not well shielded at all. Right on up to the motor control center, or at least, that's what it looks like."
He wonders, right after he says that, if this means Liege Maximo is going to dump him into an arena with one of these things in a not-sedated state. That was very precise wording.
Oh, it *is*
Perhaps.
It wouldn't be the first time.
But any who couldn't hold their ground did not deserve to, and that included conversations as much as it did battlefields.
"A shot that would be even easier when they're attacking." Especially given their primary weapon was their mouth. "That's devious." He awarded points for being devious. It made a mech so much harder to see through, but that merely gave Liege the opportunity to delve. "Tell me, have you done this sort of research before?"
He reached a hand out, and an Acolyte responded instantly, providing him with an intricate data-pad on which he could release an extra specimen into Starscream's care.
"Or do you just try to be versatile?"
*__* so generous ty ty
He leaned against the table for a brief moment, some fluids from the Sharkticon dripping down his arms, "I'd like to know what the nature of our working relationship is supposed to be, exactly. Get some terms hashed out, possibly, for what you expect, and how best I can meet those expectations."
<3
"Oh?"
The question, however, came as a surprise. "Then you desire to have a working relationship?" Slowly, his lip turned up into a smirk. Usually, his preferences were to not be bothered, and to not bother the refugees in turn unless they showed a particular aptitude. What was it he'd just been thinking about Starscream?
Motivation?
Yes.
"Then there must be something you're 'expecting' in return."
no subject
A flicker of the same iron defiance he showed against Megatron, when ideal became disappointment, "I just think it'd be useful to play by your rules, as long as possible.
no subject
That defiance...yes. That was exactly what he liked to see, provided he could turn it to his benefit.
"Very well." There was a nod, and he reached towards a faucet to wash his hands. "My rules are simple." He stood aside from the sink, and gestured for Starscream to partake if he so desired. "Learn. Learn about this world, the people in it, my brethren, and most importantly the Lambda. Bring me this knowledge..." He flicked the water off his hands, and looked directly at the refugee. "...and you shall be rewarded."
no subject
He was describing Liege to himself, but really he could tweak a tiny bit and be describing himself to Liege, and he liked it.
"I won't disappoint you."
no subject
"Now, I do have other tasks to attend to, and you have a second sharkticon to retrieve." He nodded to Starscream, and headed for the door. "I do hope you enjoy your time here."
Especially considering it always seemed to be permanent.