Mindspike draft[WIP]
Mindspikes are appendage-like[1] implants[2] produced by Mindsci made for accessing human memories and used for breaking into corrusysts by the FBX. They are able to produce renderable output, establish communication with thoughtforms, translate the Obesk language, and log entities encountered. Prolonged Mindspike usage seems to cause personality changes in users[3].
The Mindspike industry was directly inspired by Obesk groundsmindry[4].
Framing Device
Framing Devices are third-party utilities that can manipulate what the Mindspike processes in order to access previously blocked memories.[5]
GAD
The GAD, also known as the global ambient dissonance, is a fluctuating value that effects Mindspike technology by causing deviations in usually stable renderings. Moth recalls the story of the discovery of the GAD in which a fjortoft box running a constant and consistent signal would have the same changes that affected all Mindspikes, despite not being directly connected. There are various theories of whether this is because of the Earth or the Dull's electromagnetic interference.
The GAD can be viewed on the top right of the system management menu. Its value is based on the GCP dot. When the GAD is low in coherence, the cyst will subtly change. These changes can be seen as minor visual differences to gaps previously closed now being accessible. The Interloper can equip the Hunger Mask to simulate low value GAD on demand.
Masks
Masks are a third-party utility that can alter thought spaces. They are unlocked by first meeting the Council in Jokzi Ozo.
Operating System
Tonga was the first developed operating system for Mindspike technology. Although antiquated, it is currently being used by the Interloper due to its ability to handle higher incoherency than what is typically allowed.
Protective gear
FBX Mindspike contractors have to be wearing protective gear when interacting with corru technology per safety protocol[6]. It is known that the protective suit is thick[7], includes a removable faceplate[8] and at least one blue light on the head part of the gear[9]. The suit is required to guard against cyst explosions[10], aggressive corru lifeforms and cyst radiation[11].
- ↑ Transcripts:FBX Basement Instance of the mindspike being used as a limb separately from hands
- ↑ Referred as such by the abridged license
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy/Collapse Lines 15-34
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy/Golem Line 117
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy/Golem Line 86
- ↑ Transcripts:FBX Basement Line 44
- ↑ Transcripts:FBX Basement Line 40, the cyst gains a blue shine at the top upon Interloper approaching
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy/Golem Line 116
- ↑ Transcripts:Embassy/Golem Line 114
Overflow test
Metatrauma
start
sys
ATTENTION::'external command';'memory stream halted'
EXEC::vnp({hideStage: true});change("golem_decompression", true);changeBgm(env.embassy.music_golems)
self
what
EXEC::ratween(env.bgm, 0.75)
moth
hey buddy
you good?
sys
EXECUTING::'direct impulse';'resume memory stream'
EXEC::ratween(env.bgm, 1)
moth
dude, come on
sys
ATTENTION::'external command';'memory stream halted'
EXEC::ratween(env.bgm, 0.75)
moth
listen, i know you just want to get this done,
but you just watched someone die and someone else go into some kind of shock
even if it's in a framing device
this shit with the "husks" was bad enough, but
all i'm saying is, i'm getting this through a shitty feed and i feel sick
you're the one experiencing it directly
do you want to take a break? just a quick one?
RESPONSES::self
ok<+>ok
no<+>no
FAKEEND::(end chat)
no
self
no
sourceless
there is a silent weight in the room outside your connection.
...
a plastic bag rustles. glass clinks, and there is a clatter of thin metal on moth's desk.
moth
all right, well,
i'll be right here if you really need me, but i need to distract myself for a minute
give me like, i don't know, 5 minutes
EXEC::body.classList.add('nomoth');setTimeout(()=>body.classList.remove('nomoth'), 420000)
you just... keep doing your thing, the log is running
sys
EXECUTING::'direct impulse';'resume memory stream'
EXEC::ratween(env.bgm, 1)
RESPONSES::self
continue<+>CHANGE::m_fix
EXEC::vn.done();changeBgm(env.embassy.music_golems_cleared)
FAKEEND::(resume memory)
HIDEREAD::
ok
self
ok
moth
thanks
sourceless
your mind's eye is fixed upon the memory.
a plastic bag rustles. glass clinks, and there is a clatter of thin metal on moth's desk.
something cold and glassy is pushed into your hand.
moth
you're still in there, huh?
well, in case you can't see, it's bottled coffee from the place upstairs
by the way, you're clear to lift protection for a minute
self
thanks
sourceless
with an impulse, the faceplate of your protective gear releases.
blindly, you remove the coffee's cap and take a sip.
it is fine.
moth
you ever been there?
there's this old guy who's been working as the cashier since before i was here
i've talked to him a few times, he has it rough dude
he's kinda stuck here cause he can't see very well anymore
i mean, he didn't tell me that directly, but we were talking this one time, and his eyes came up
he was jokin around about how this is his 'last job'...
still, it occurred to me,
what if he was around back when akizet was making visits?
i wonder if we could spot him in her memories at some point
hey--maybe i could even ask him if he ever knew a gordon, too!
sourceless
a moment passes. you drink.
moth
oh yeah, and in case you're worried about removing your protective gear,
self
it's fine
moth
right, you already know this stuff
well, the pillar is probably new to you at least
i did some analysis on it, it's not giving off anything
but, you know, don't get used to having that off
it could explode or something, i've seen that with floating ones before
this is probably a safety violation already
but that's ok, i'll just cross it off my report lol
that's one of the perks of being stuck in the basement
it's one of the only places in the world that doesn't have some <span definition="INTERNAL CONTEXT::'dated derogatory term';'now only slightly offensive'">mindpsycho</span> staring at you through the walls
sourceless
...
moth
was that a smile? did i get a smile there?
well, anyway
thanks for sticking with me on this job
i know this isn't easy
but, it's important
like... way more important than i ever thought it'd be
we know the FBX knows about what happened, but they probably never got the real details
not like this. even if they know what really caused the collapse,
i bet you they've never, ever seen what happened inside
all these qou were just murdered on earth and we could have never known
we're gonna make sure they didn't fight for their lives for nothing
self
maybe we can help
moth
it's a nice thought, but this is all in the past
...though,
if we can get the network connection working, maybe we actually could
you know, at least let their network know what happened to all these obesk
i dunno, we'll see
there's a lot of red tape when it comes to talking to obesk
sourceless
an emptier-sounding glass is set on the concrete floor.
moth
all right, well, i'm ready to get back to it if you are
thanks for taking a minute dude
sys
EXECUTING::'direct impulse';'resume memory stream'
EXEC::ratween(env.bgm, 1)
RESPONSES::self
back to it<+>CHANGE::m_fix
EXEC::vn.done();changeBgm(env.embassy.music_golems_cleared)
FAKEEND::(resume memory)
HIDEREAD::