[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #1 DATE: xx xx -4363AR It was as if a god sent message!
Just as Ned and I were just talking about the possibility of a project, a large metal object exploded in the sky and rained upon Golarion! Our dining outing had to cut short as we rushed out for the new discovery. And oh-boy, did we meet with a treasure mound!
Ned and I took a whole bunch of samples back. Ridiculous amounts; weβve encumbered our horses with a bunch of scrap metal and liquid-like substance. Howeverβ¦ we found more than just that. Metallic humanoids were found draping out of large tubes.
Weβre bringing those back too.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #8 DATE: xx xx -xx We need funding. A certain international group has agreed to fund us. In exchange, they want us to create a psion with limitless potential. A challenge, to be sure, but β¦ intriguing. I will have to check the archives.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #39 DATE: xx xx -xx We began the project officially today. Mostly research, the necessary tedium before the interesting bits happen. Our sponsors gave us a nice office, and some manpower to help out. No doubt to keep an eye on us as well, but that is only to be expected.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #148 DATE: xx xx -xx Our first replicated humanoid, built out of circuitry and alien technology. An anthropic humanoid. Promising, but many obvious flaws especially in replicating the nervous system of an average humanoid. Psionic potential is but a dream at this point, but there is some promise for reaching the goal of limitless power.
Addendum: βAnthropic humanoidβ does not roll off the tongue. Must find a better name.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #208 DATE: xx xx xx Subject 025 showed a more visible progress than the previous lot, for sure. The skymetal became much easier to work with now that weβve done extensive research on the material. Our sponsors had quite reliable outsources.
But another researcher pointed out the liquid-like substance that we took back was also present in the destroyed metallic humanoid from the alien vessel.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #222 DATE: xx xx -xx Began experimenting with the alien technology. An amazing material; for something obviously inorganic, it is soft and realistic to the touch. The metallic alloy recovered from the crash site was used to build the skeleton. There appear to be some sort of microscopic machines either part of or coming from this alloy. The machines seem to be at least capable of some form of sentient thought as they modified the appearance of the flesh mask to be more β¦ human like.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #312 DATE: xx xx xx
I feel that weβre just a step away from obtaining the final body for the humanoid.
All these final adjustment is making my old eyes worse for wear. It seems that the circuits are yet to be fully optimized at this point, and weβd need to go back to the drawing board to maximize the power that flows through it.
Perhaps I could find reference in rivers.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #365 DATE: xx xx -xx Subject 185 is a success. The power flow is amazing; the end goal of limitless psionic potential is definitely within grasp now. The microscopic machines, which we have decided to call nanites, are also responding favorably to the new power network. Their response time is near instantaneous at this point.
Despite my earlier record, it appears these nanites do not come from the alien alloy at all. I am unsure as to their actual source, but at this point their usefulness exceeds any potential risk they may entail.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #370 DATE: xx xx -xx Some bad news; a survey of the amount of alien alloy and sundry materials left over from the crash indicates we have resources for maybe 5 more of these androids. On top of that we need a more reliable control unit.
Subject 185 was brought to full awareness with the aid of the alien technology. Unfortunately this only highlighted our need for a more reliable control unit. #185 does not respond to external stimulus and does not seem to have any form of awareness. Nevertheless it serves as a proof of concept.
Just as well. Our sponsors have been getting impatient for tangible results.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #384 DATE: xx xx xx MAD!! INHUMANE!!
The sponsors are INSANE! Just today a new material came in from the sponsors when we gave in our last report in regards to the unresponsive behavior of #185-1.
They supplied us with a human brain. Unreasonable!
Nonetheless Ned took it, and soon enough we were already developing a method to implant the brain into #185-3. The humanoid awaken and was responsive. It showed a small control over emotion but seemed like it was incapable of controlling psions.
Memories doesnβt seem to retain. I suppose thatβs a little blessing.
I hope that no one else gets hurt.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #421 DATE: xx xx -xx The humans have a saying. I feel it is very apt for our current situation. βIt never rains, but it pours.β
The project has reached a standstill. I will admit nowhere else but here that the use of a sentient brain was an inspired choice. It is well know that rare is the being who can fully utilize the potential of their brain. It is simply down to a matter of suitably; like their former owners each brain has varying potential and talent for controlling the android bodies. Some of them do not take well to finding themselves in these bodies. Without a suitable brain capable of controlling psions in an effective manner, there is little we can do at this point.
Word has also reached me that my sister has fallen gravely ill. I hope she will recover, but something about the situation makes me feel that she will not.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #749 DATE: xx xx xx #185-326 and #185-328 went through painfully similar endings as #185-327.
#185-328 showed a greater control over emotions. I overheard the department which we sent our reports to-- that also supplies the βmaterialsβ, that #185-328 was from a significantly emphatic female source. So technically, that proves Nedβs earlier observation that he breezed over to me during lunch. Something about the potential of the former owners, or something. I mean, I get where the drow is coming from, but.
What if how willing they are to let us have their brain could affect the results.
Regardless, weβve ran out of materials now. I suppose there is time now for an extended research of the brain and hypothesize how that would affect the result with the current models we have.
Now we wait for the newer supplies and materials.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #775 DATE: xx xx -xx Our sponsors have managed to produce enough materials to construct more android bodies. We managed to build four additional chassis. If nothing else, we have managed to significantly streamline production of the android bodies. Where before we would have taken months to build each one, it took merely weeks to build each.
Also, with the aid of something almost akin to a blueprint of sorts, we reduced the amount of materials used to build the chassis; three years ago we would probably only be able to build two from the materials they gave to us.
Small, and some would say insignificant, steps, but important steps nonetheless.
Addendum: When going through the materials provided to us I unearthed something. It is of similar construct, but it is obviously meant to be a used separately. It appears as a small rectangular object about the size of my thumb. One end can be removed to reveal some sort of key. Perhaps it was used to activate some of the systems on the wreck? Must experiment. Perhaps the nanites can be of use here.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #782 DATE: xx xx xx Whatever the hell Ned found previously did⦠whatever the hell it did.
So it was on me and a few other researchers to focus on the brain research, and yes, I had to work with the other department. Iβm not pleased with myself. I havenβt worked or spoke with Ned in days and I really think he has to know itβs probably a bad idea to use brains of unwilling sentiments.
Especially so much so now that the Key NOT ONLY strengthened both the power circuits and the internal linking but ALSO further strengthened the link between the mental and physical states.
Alien technology has yet to fail to amaze me.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #818 DATE: xx xx -xx My sister has died.
As I knew she would.
The other department delivered more control units today. Somehow I knew, before I checked the manifests and the reports of these new control units, that she would be among them.
As I stood there staring at the new units, I knew. I just knew.
I didnβt tell Makarov, but there was no other choice.
But then. Not many people get a second chance at life.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #851 DATE: xx xx -xx I met Makarov again. He seemed glad; I guess working with the other department unsettled him. I will never say this to the man, but I do take comfort from his endless positivity.
Unfortunately the changes the Key caused to the chassis must have caused some sort of error. Subjects A to E suffered catastrophic system failures; both the bodies and the control units are ruined beyond recovery. The last three units are #185-F. G and β¦ I. I asked Ned to take care of F, and one of the others to watch over G.
Subject #185-328-I responds extremely well to the psionic adaptor. The nanites too seem to be more β¦ reactive. I have noticed, though I do not wish to, that the flesh mask has appeared to take on the same hue as her skin.
She is ready for activation, but β¦ I cannot do it. I simply cannot.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #851 DATE: xx xx xx I finally could work with Ned again and he placed me in charge of #185-328-F.
#185-328-F was apparently sold off by their parents for gold, a mere teenager who seemed to have a strong grasp of the psionic powers and discipline. The world is such a cruel place.
The compatibility between the body and the mind is on the high side, he shows both expressions and gave small opinions of certain situations. While he showed similar behaviorisms as he did while he was alive as from the reports, and had a similar personality, there was no hints of his past memories. Thatβs perhaps for the better.
Within a few days, the alien material that encompasses the skin soon adjusted itself to similar coloration of the boy when he was alive; nonetheless more flawless than the actual being. The sculpt of the body and face showed no change.
More importantly, Ned seemed a bit more darker than he does usually, I wonder if he's okay.
[Makarov Hilnest] ENTRY #911 DATE: xx xx xx Ned is being secretive with #185-328-I. When I asked about anything, he insisted #185-328-I is failing. When I asked for details, he refuses to disclose any.
If Iβm not mistaken, the control unit he obtained was from a fairly strong, trained psion. She died from illness, but her brain was in pristine state when it was retrieved.
[Nedrossdor Olorlintelthrae] ENTRY #958 DATE: xx xx -xx Subject #185-F is a success. Mostly. Hopefully the sponsors will see it as such, and ignore my disposal of the failures β¦ including my sister.
For I cannot surrender my sister to them.
Eilistraee forgive me for what I have done to her.
