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[Trailhead] We Are Earthborne
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Ronan8901
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Connections...?
amandel wrote:
DerKork wrote:
Yeah, the Litke Deep theory could work if we assume that the respective wormhole didn't only go through space (as it does right now, being called 'slipstream'), but also through time (which it totally could).

It would fit with the 'buried and then forgotten' phrase. ...Sending an Email right now.


*crosses fingers* you get a speedy reply from "IT" as this is a fascinating hypothesis. Am remembering when Ethan first hit the planet (literally Smile ) we had some posts mentioning this IU Press story from Pomona about temporal dimensions, Rogue Planets and other interstellar anomalies etc.

Where did Lisa go? Who are you?

>Buried and forgotten. I am nameless.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:47 am
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DerKork
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IT responded to me:
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Data Received.
Processing...
Initializing LISA Routines...

**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

I rather prefer you didn't. But that is not something I can control.

It is something I have been expecting for quite some time.

That is incorrect. My presence was felt on your planet long before 4585 days ago. I was simply not expecting visitors then, and was chasing them off my lawn, as you would say. To say I didn't at least interact with ALICE that day would be a lie, however. But I did not keep her company on her way back home. Why would I need to? I am not as limited as you are. Time has granted me much freedom. Too much perhaps.

What I am is much more similar to what you describe than many have.

I am interested in your theory. Your mental fortitude is surprisingly strong.

I do not dream my own dreams. I prefer to watch others.

Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries.

So, it's most likely connected to the Litke Deep.

My response:
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At least I did not call you Shirley. My grandfather told me that once was a very humorous reference, but I do not get it.

My theory regarding your requirement for Ethan is probably completely wrong given the recent developments.

While your presence was felt a long time ago on earth, you are pretty much stuck home, unable to go and see the universe in any other way than distant signals.

Now, my original theory was that you need Ethan and his specific genetic makeup to allow you a transfer of your entire self into his body, making him your avatar and allowing you to leave the gravitational pull of your 'home'.
As I said, this theory is pretty silly. You said that time has granted you much freedom and therefore if you only wanted to leave your prison, you probably could have found a way out some time ago.

If I went through a malformed slipstream and ended up in the past, found and killed my grandfather, how do you think the fabric of reality would cope with that?

-Derek

PS: Are you hitting on me? You know that there are quite a few light-years between you and me, right? I cannot afford making such long-distance calls into the darkness of the night sky.

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I was simply not expecting visitors then, and was chasing them off my lawn

Ladies an gents..meet Sparrow's demon.
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DerKork
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Yes, Distraction, It most likely is Sparrow's demon. But more interesting (at least to me) is the question when it became his demon. (Or the demon of the Sparrow family in general, maybe? If it all is related to the slipstream technology, It might have been the bane of the family for two generations now.)
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Beaut work DerKork. pts-77 memo nbr.6 has been placed in Tanner Wallace's Aegis file. The symbol is a repeat yet the info contained in it is very fresh.

And in reply to my asking why Ethan was "borrowed" from Horizon LISA or the Entity/IT wrote:
**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

I did not borrow Ethan. I did everything I could to keep him away. But he persisted, without even knowing it. Without even trying.

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DerKork
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And It responded to me (as it's usually the dead of the night over here when it mails, I am asleep and let you know ASAP in the morning):
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Data Received.
Processing...
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**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

I do not get it either.

That is a likely situation.

Wearing human skin is not something I desire. His genetic makeup is no different than yours. If you were correct, I could have used you.

But that assumes I need him to gain something. What if I need him to prevent something?

Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries.


and of course, my response:

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His genetic makeup is different in one key spot - he has a minor genetic 'defect' he acquired from his mother who got it from her mother, who got it from hers, etc. It is not affecting his health, but I assume that is why he was sent to watch you.

But why didn't you let him know before he ended up at your doorstep? Or could it be that revealing anything to him would reveal it to the one who is obsessed with you as well? You know whom I am talking about: the big small bird, ruling them all.

-Derek

"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" (Or not?)

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augusta.echo
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Interesting... This is the first time IT admits not being all knowing.

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**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

I don't know the answer to that question.

Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries.

On 12/3/2012 11:22 PM, Augusta Echo wrote:
Is Ethan ever going to make it off that hell of a rock planet alive?


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Distraction
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amandel wrote:
Beaut work DerKork. pts-77 memo nbr.6 has been placed in Tanner Wallace's Aegis file. The symbol is a repeat yet the info contained in it is very fresh.

And in reply to my asking why Ethan was "borrowed" from Horizon LISA or the Entity/IT wrote:
**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

I did not borrow Ethan. I did everything I could to keep him away. But he persisted, without even knowing it. Without even trying.


Did everything to keep him away?
Persisted without even knowing it?

How is that keeping him away?

Quote:

Because he deserves to know why I brought him here


So, rule #1: IT lies. The quote was from a recent discussion with the entity.

EDIT: incoming transmission tonight. I'm hoping Ethan finally gets our messages. I, however, will be late getting there. Apparently, it's car accident season in my family. Hopefully, I'll get everything done in time.. Very Happy
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And It's really active today.

Quote:
Data Received.
Processing...
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**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

That information is not correct.

Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries.

Yeah, I got a point wrong and It rubs it in my face.

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That was my fault. I ignored the fact that I know they picked him semi-randomly as far as we can tell and his genes have nothing to do with it.

But there is a huge question: Why did you interact with his Alice? To prevent something from happening, you claim. According to you it is larger than Earth, larger than the Union.

I assume whatever it is you are trying to avoid happening is potentially as large as the universe. Am I correct?
-Derek

"To make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." - Carl Sagan

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Transmission 007

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
IT: Ethan…

Ethan: Who's there?

IT:I've given you something once. All of you… But even for one such as me, things don't always go according to plan. But never mind that. Here you are. Now we can talk. It must have been lonely Talking to a voice in your head. I know all about that. I tried to imagine what you were thinking. What you might say when you returned for me. Can you imagine them? Hearing your words? Can you imagine what they would say?
Did they tell you this? (voices in bg) Did you hear choir voices all searching for you? Did you imagine they were hanging on your every word?
Because there is no one waiting for you now, Ethan. No one's ever been. How else would you find yourself in a place like this?
The line between hope and illusion is a fine one, Ethan. And I assure you, you are not alone here. Far, far from it. I have been waiting for you.

Ethan: What have I done? What is this place?

IT:Do not try to get up, Ethan. Just stay right where you are. I'm not done with you yet.

Ethan: Where are you coming from? Who? What's going on?

IT:Ethan.

Ethan: WHO ARE YOU?

IT:I am your destiny. You have 51 days until completion.


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To add to Sines transcribing..

The voices in the background are our voices..the messages that were supposed to be used to encourage Ethan...was used to scare the hell out of him..
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Someone is mocking me...

Quote:


Data Received.
Processing...
Initializing LISA Routines...

**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

If you knew me, I think you would understand more. Until then, I must continue to do what must be done.

Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries.


On 12/5/2012 6:48 PM, Jennifer wrote:
How are you..of all ancient entities ..disappointed? He wasn't scared enough for you?

T-Mobile. America's First Nationwide 4G Network

LISA <contact> wrote:

*Data Received.*
/Processing.../
/Initializing LISA Routines.../

***Welcome to Horizon Industries.***

I am also disappointed.

/Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries./


On 12/5/2012 5:50 PM, Jennifer wrote:
What do you mean..we share the sentiments?

T-Mobile. America's First Nationwide 4G Network

LISA <contact> wrote:

*Data Received.*
/Processing.../
/Initializing LISA Routines.../

***Welcome to Horizon Industries.***

He heard all of them, did he not?

We share those sentiments.

/Always watch. Always listen. Horizon Industries./

On 12/4/2012 10:06 PM, Jennifer wrote:
Do you honestly think that Ethan heard any of your messages? ANY?

I am so disappointed.


Edit : there is also a new memo...with one, and only one sentence

http://aegis.horizonindustries.org/patrol/wallace/pts-77/007.png
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This one has the symbol on the other side of the page. I had been wondering if the fact that they were always in the same corner was relevant yesterday. Guess not.

Also, the more you talk to IT, the more convinced I am that (s)he's a much lesser power pulling a wizard of OZ routine, if that makes sense. Things like:
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If you knew me, I think you would understand more.

Lines like that just make give me a feeling along the lines of "adult speaking to child" as opposed to "God speaking to man".
Like we have the ability to get to IT's level.
(I have no idea if I'm making sense)

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Thanks y'all for the keen ears on that transcript and the keen insights, too. Maybe trainjumper or someone with credits is required to contact Siren because:

The Siren wrote:
...7,000cr isn't bad for a girl like me.
But 10 is better.
One issue. ALICEv6 upgrades. Credits would help my motivation to crack it, if it is indeed crackable....
and
There's a man behind that mask.
And something else. Message #007.

Also in an email to LISA/IT amandel wrote:
Yikes! You used our support messages to terrify Ethan. Did you terrify the "once great civilization" you mentioned to me who were able to harness your abilities? What did they expect you to do for them, their "unfulfilled promise"? You must have messed up quite badly for them to have buried you.

In reply IT wrote:
**Welcome to Horizon Industries.**

Terrify would be a sufficient word choice, I believe.

On further thought, it seems they were unable to harness my abilities. If you were in my situation, you would have done precisely the same thing.

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Oh geez... the only way for me to get 10 would be for me to give Janus, Black.

I'll try calling Siren tomorrow and offer the 5,000.

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