~ Close to the Raven’s hangar was a relatively busy makerspace. Its large floor had a number of tables all around the room. Each one of them had an assortment of mechanical and electronic parts strewn about. More than that, around each table were all sorts of people of every age, gender, and soci
She looked down at the large tool under her hand, and thought about all the things she wasn’t able to do with it. The thought shook her, and immediately knew she needed to do something about her shortcomings. But had no idea where to start. ~ Although the huge auditorium was packed to the brim w
Planet Tarsus, Veltos System, Federal Colonial Territories The planet was one of the many planets in the galaxy that was just like Gaea - it was filled with vast blue oceans and verdant lands. Or, at least, it was how Gaea used to be, before nanites rewrote her land and her sea and her air. Tarsus’
“Sounds easy enough,” said Eva. “Outta curiosity though, what would happen if we violated any of these rules? Say, accidentally?” “Technically, I’m supposed to come get you to stop, by word or by force. Failing that, well, we’ve got ourselves a defense system to help boot you out. But it’s probably
“Anyway,” she continued, “I’ve got a contractor for you, so count yourself lucky.” “Thank the gods,” he said. “Been waiting forever for help! Which one of you is my relief, hm? Don’t be shy now.” “That would be me,” said Miko. “Call me Raijin.” She stepped forward with a smile, and gave him a sma
Miko followed old man Reeve further into his shop, and noted how much of it was in utter disarray. Parts were scattered all over the shelves, on tables and desks, the floor, any open surface, really. And seemingly at random without a discernible order or structure to their placement. The parts the
He then went back to walking normally without missing a single stride. He opened the double doors to the other half of his vast lab, where a partially disassembled drone hung suspended in an antigrav field. The tables surrounding the drone were covered in various parts and tools and electronics. U
Then the old man was suddenly struck by something - a thought more so than anything physical. His mouth gaped as what the cottonball drones were doing sunk into his mind. He stepped right up to them and watched up close as they dismantled his drone with absolute precision. “Hold on,” he said. “How