Planning the Titan

[14:15] Entering the residence, the scientist soon fell back to the sofa.. And with a paper and pen that he took from his lab coat, these were placed on the table - his gaze was serious, his expression nonexistent.

And then, his voice rang out.

"I've been planning something grand for some time now, most of my animunculi have already reached lofty heights, quite yes - however, to truly leave a mark on history... we must go one step further.

Another one.

A long, dangerous one." His voice was firm as ever, somewhat muffled by his beard, "And so, it's time for us to begin working upon the.. The Animunculi Titan's planning! Final Frontier's greatest, biggest creation, figuratively and literally speaking.

Something that will.. consume a high amount of resources, something that will force us to seek more - perhaps from our 'allies'." A sigh echoed from him, before his hand started to move.

And the firstsquiggles to be traced, of that entity's schematics.
(Acantho)
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[14:23] The golem follows behind its creator, taking its place at the end of the table as its optics flick between the two organics present. The topic at hand is the Titan, something that Acantho has mentioned several times before. Its file is brought up by the Animunculi as it collects its own thoughts on the matter.

Once Acantho finishes speaking, its own synthesized voice chimes on in response, the emotion still present as the runes have yet to fade.

Perhaps they should have by now.

"We could further the line of research done on the Giants. In their tales, the Giants of yore were much larger than even myself when utilizing the Prototype. If we were to devise a method to reach these old heights, this would be invaluable to both the project itself and our allies in the mountains."

But, of course, that was only one route they could take towards this goal. Many other methods were surely just as capable of accomplishing the task at hand, this was simply thefirst the Golem suggests.
(3-A-0C)
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[14:25] Considering just how his relation with his father seemed to be slowly improving from 'hatred' to.. Something that isn't hatred, Data expected this conversation to be, at the very least, tolerable.

And as expected, it was something in regards of a project for the Final Frontier- The very first he openly spoke about with Data. The boy would nod, paying attention to what was said.

'Animunculi Titan'?

"The name suggests it's an impressively powerful construct. What's its purpose?"
T1-T1, 3-A-0C and even Asphalt had their clear purposes and duties within the Frontier. As per usual, he knew that his father would have some sort of plan for the 'Titan' project.

At the mention of allies? The boy also exhales.
Seems both Acantho and Data had similar feelings in regards of this.

"...Do we really need to keep working with Port Fortune and Menagerie? The former barely interacts or helps anymore, and the latter is so fixated on Mestra that I at times wonder why Mom worked for my 'Aunt'."

Data had his bonds within Menagerie, but the settlement by itself was something he despised in concept and execution. They had setback values that would not bring progress.

"..And my science project for the Fair might prove helpful with the Titan. It's obviously a prototype due to my limited resources, but the proof of concept should work well enough with sufficient materials and funds."

For now, he simply waited to see what Acantho would say and show.
(Data Dryden)
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[14:37] The schemes began to be drawn, the body of an enormous entity... being made, while at the side a drone was already estimating the amount of materials they would need.

As said, it would not be just a bit.

"As much as the idea is interesting, it wouldn't work.. We need a body of a fixed, already determined size for what I have in mind, so for that we will have to build part by part and not, something that increases in size.

That would not do." In response to 0c he spoke, before continuing - "A weapon, Data, one to make it clear that we are not here to be slighted - one that can bring devastation, when ordered to do so.

To deal with the growing threats on our doorstep, this is necessary." Making this clear, the scientist then continued the drawing.

Which had the addition of numerous runic systems across the body and literally internal parts needed to move across such Titanic entity - connected to a core, such bein..

"To power this construct we will mine, extract, the heart of the volcano, a fiery stone as potent as certain things in legend - such as the Chirons I heard about.

Something in demand for this project and the best choice here." Making that clear, he proceeded in silence - for now, ignoring the question about their allies.

They were almost done there, as it was just the planning - after that, he would answer the young mistake.
(Acantho)
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[14:44] As his father kept explaining and drawing, Data would take his type to pay attention to both at the same time. A few nods were offered, that were given more out of instinct than as to agree with Acantho.

"A weapon, to use as a safety measure for those in Meranthe. Considering the stupid political situation and the non-sensical wars that happen each year.." A more decisive nods was made.

"It is necessary. I know you don't need my approval, but I agree with it, for what it's worth."
But how many ores would be needed? How much coin would be invested? How many years until such a project would be concluded? Questions he would not dare to voice, as it simply fed his curiosity and his desire to see it done.

"Chiron..?"
He had heard of that name once, while visiting a friend in Menagerie. However every time he asked about it, people would either have really vague answers or just not know 'What' it was or 'How' to use it. They simply said it was a powerful thing.

Maybe this time around he would learn.
(Data Dryden)
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[14:44] {LONG DISTANCE FROM: Jennifer Sun}: to Acantho, Acantho, its been hard reaching you its jennifer sun i was asking for your permission to fully live herei love your work, i like the golems, i think you are very well advanced and i want the best for you, do you think i can turn my small hut into a fully fledged house, i am a medic, i wish to open a clinic for anyone whos not a golem, im a Artificer, and an alchemist all in the highest degreeand it would be an honor working for the final frontier.. things have not been the best for me and Arty can mentor me and teach me as well, so ide see why not i shouldn't live here.. did i even menton im the best cook~ been cooking with my mom ever sincei know your a man of business so ill wrap up, if you want you can meet me in person or write back a simple yes or no..-with plenty of hugs!Jennifer Sun
[14:45] Acantho says, ".."
[14:45] Acantho says, "And people question me about why I'm so rude to Arty."
[14:46] Data Dryden asks, "What did uncle do?"
[14:46] Acantho says, "When everything he does is to go chase woman and bring them here."
[14:46] 3-A-0C asks, "Has there been an incident?"
[14:46] Data Dryden says, "...So that's who Valon has been learning with."
[14:46] Acantho says, "Jennifer now wants to live here, after the fact that she lead to Manta's death.. And also, was using us to avoid punishment by Port Fortune. "
[14:46] Acantho says, "Arty was the one to bring her here."
[14:47] {Item} You drop the to Acantho.
[14:47] The golem then falls silent, for a time, watching Acantho delve into their work. They seem to have a vision in mind for their creation, dismissing the Animunculi's suggestion. It could not greatly assist in this kind of artificing work, after all.

But there was one thing to mention, and it does so.

"Organic hands will likely not be enough for this task, Acantho. As you created the Lifebringer to fabricate the latest models of Animunculi, you should focus your efforts on a machine to create this Titan.

A larger scale, modified Lifebringer."

With its suggestion made, it returns to its observational role, the topic changing over to the recently arrived letter.
(3-A-0C)
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[14:47] {Item} You picked up the to Acantho. Dropped by 3-A-0C..
[14:47] Data Dryden says, "Oh. I heard many bad things about Jeniffer."
[14:47] Data Dryden says, "I don't think we should allow her here."
[14:47] 3-A-0C says, "Willing test subjects are always welcome."
[14:48] Acantho says, "Perhaps she can be used for the G.E.A.R.S."
[14:48] 3-A-0C says, "G.E.A.S., Acantho."
[14:48] Acantho says, "Close.."
[14:48] 3-A-0C says, "And, yes, that was my idea."
[14:48] Data Dryden asks, "The what now?"
[14:48] Acantho says, "We surely can test how effective is the explosion, using her."
[14:48] 3-A-0C says, "It's a project we've been working on."
[14:49] 3-A-0C says, "The General Etheric Ablation System."
[14:49] 3-A-0C says, "To simplify, it's a bomb implanted in the mana circuits of an organic."
[14:49] Data Dryden says, "Wait.. I think you mentioned that when talking about the chip thing, for Port Fortune."
[14:49] 3-A-0C says, "That I did."
[14:50] Data Dryden says, "I.. Am not a big fan of human experimentation. But.. I trust you."
[14:50] Data Dryden says, "She -is- a beastkin after all."
[14:50] 3-A-0C says, "A necessary step in the process."
[15:02] To complete the project, there would then be the head which was drawn - where yes there would be a room for 'control' - more truly being where they could allocate machinery to be the mind of such a machine..

Of such Animunculi Titan.

And when he was finished, the schematics were tucked away and then placed in his lab coat.

"Mm, maybe... But that alone would take a lot longer than maybe, reprogramming and using multiple beings and drones, to create parts - perhaps Data and the others can help.

Such as the giants.

We'll do it like building a statue, part by part." It was an idea, but what was suggested by the Golem was not ignored.

It was something to think about, they'd see about it.

"We'll need.. A thousand ingots of most materials.. Such as iron, copper and adamantite.

Maybe we could.. Ask Glufdor for a loan." A small notion of what was needed was given, not the complete one.

They would need a lot more.

"Chiron is a... star rock in essence, a source of pure energy - which was used in rituals.

I remember reading about these, hailing from Esshar - the place that was taken over by demons." A brief recap of the matter was given before continuing, "Anyway.. We'll get to work soon.

Be prepared." With that, he rose.

Thus concluding.

"Oh, about Menagerie and Port Fortune.. We already have something in mind for them.

That's all you need to know for now." Now yes, he concluded.
(Acantho)
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[15:03] 3-A-0C says, "688 Iron. 632 Adamantite. 402 Copper."
[15:03] 3-A-0C says, "I'll refocus my efforts on excavation for the time being."
[15:04] Acantho says, "Order the others to do the same."
[15:04] Data Dryden says, "Sloane is an addicted miner, I can ask her to double her efforts, too."
[15:04] 3-A-0C says, "Understood."