The Alliance

[loveofreason]

Yeah.... I guess they miss the simple things... like farting.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

A built in crown? Hot damn, that's awesome!

*Sits down... then gets electrocuted by lor*

Ah, that felt good, your such a wonderful daughter.
(Electric chair = massage chair, to robots anyway)

Alright, down to business.
The term "humanity" is used to describe commonly held psychological aspects that are associated exclusively with the human species, as such any lacking of these aspects is known as lacking humanity. Due to the "exclusivity" of the term humanity one would never describe the inhuman actions of an animal or robot as inhuman, because it is assumed that by not being human they wouldn’t necessarily have these psychological aspects. In this way “humanity” can be considered a term that separates humans from other entities and denotes that they are in some way special, though egotistical would be more apt.

Commonly the term humanity is associated with higher emotions such as compassion; spite would also be valid, although it goes against the ego boosting intention for which the term is normally used.

Now relating this to aliens, it is entirely possible that another intelligent/egotistical species would develop a term of their own to describe what the perceive as the reason for them being special. Unless of course they are sufficiently advanced and have learnt to discard their subjective egos in favour of the humbling objectivity of absolute truth.

At what point do you stop being human?

Translated: When does an entity lose it’s equivalent of humanity.

When it learns humility & acceptance, thus making the term “humanity” irrelevant.

Edit:
@-Fury: I think this effectively counters your point
@-lor: I can make a farting machine, it really isn't that hard.

 

[The Fury]

No moron, a human being is is a member of a species of bipedal primates in the family Hominidae (taxonomically Homo sapiens—Latin: "wise human".

You NERD

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Oh, as in being the Species human.
*sigh*

Must I justify and explain the irrelevance of physically being an upright monkey?
And I'm a geek-nerd, doggy.

 

[The Fury]

I was a bit aggressive there, always happens when I listen to indie rock.

When I think about it, it's a bit odd that a wolf is the leader of the human resistance. You're a cyborg aren't you, that makes you half-human.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Half? Your kidding right?
At most I've saved my neural net for the memories and nonlinear cognitive abilities, and some blood for keeping those cells alive, unless I'm already using the syth stuff.
I'll have to ask my engineers about that...

Real world: I have aspirations to replace my left arm with something more... modular, and keep the fleshy one alive artificially, as a proof of concept experiment. Of course I'm only 18, so I don't have the resources to attempt this, yet, but I'll probably do it within the next five years. Do you want me to explain why I think this is a good idea, beyond having a metal arm?

 

[The Fury]

I thought that that sort of technology was years away. So what then will you call yourself full metal, join the state alchemists and search for the philosophers stone.

I think when you grow older, your plans might change.

 

[loveofreason]

The metal arm is less likely to fatigue?

Shame about the cold palm though.

Oh...wait.... have you had all your fleshy bits replaced?


*Suddenly remember she's not meant to be seen in this thread conspiring with the human resistance - runs away leaving just a crumpled note that smells like mango by Fury's paw...*

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Well think about it, what goes in & out of an arm... blood, that's it really.
If the initial wound is sealed & the blood supply doesn’t change, then it stands to reason that the arm will go on living.
Of course it will need regular stimulation to prevent muscle atrophy, mostly easily achieved with a series of small electric shocks. With blood providing oxygen, nutrients and waste disposal the cells will continue functioning and replicating, the lymph nodes still producing white blood cells and the bone marrow still producing red ones. Artificial oxygenation of blood is possible with current medical technology, as is the introduction of fluids and nutrients via a drip.

Reasons for doing this:
1. Proof of concept that an organ/organs can be kept alive by artificial means.
2. To discover what problems may exist with keeping organs alive by artificial means.
3. To earn the title "Mad Scientist" in my own eyes, and maybe others. (childhood dream)

will you call yourself full metal, join the state alchemists and search for the philosophers stone

Sure, if I'm participating in a LARP game.

Now, as for the other half of this experiment.
Expanding upon the technologies developed by Kevin Warwick I'll integrate a artificial replacement arm into the spot where the old one used to be. Though I imagine this will be a slow and exceedingly painful process, in the end it should be worth it. Making a arm that's designed to out perform the natural equivalent is frankly stupid, not to mention bloody dangerous. Because of this I'll be focusing on making something that will act as an enabler, doing things that a normal biological limb cannot.
E.g. Shooting bullets... I'm kidding , more likely acting as a personal computer & phone.
Of course technical difficulties will exist with controlling the arm, but considering I’ll have a lot of the salvaged arm nerve structure to work with the results should be favourable.

Reasons for doing this:
1. Notoriety, as any salesman will tell you, being different is a very good thing.
2. Proof of concept, bla bla bla, it’s cool okay, do I need a better reason?
3. Loss of skin surface area will suck, but having the advantages of being one of the first cyborgs, that will not.

Shame about the cold palm though.

Left arm... or I could just set up a liquid cooling system that links the arm into my bodies core temperature, thus I get a warm arm and thermal efficiency normally reserved for 7ft ebony people, because lets face it, Africans have better bodies that we do.
I'm comfortable with my genetic inferiority.

 

[Cobra]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.. whoa... whooooa.... What happened to destroy all humans? I reboot for, what? *looks at giant clock duct taped to cybernetic tentacle dangling from behind head* .2 human seconds? And I come back to a thread about stuff that isn't destroy all humans? What are we on lunch? *laugh track*

*wraps tentacle around Jordan* You... were on watch. I'll deal with you later.

*"struts" over to the Fury*
*newspaper to the snout*
Bad. You're getting a bath later.

*drops the paper, and it unravels to show headline Golden Scimitar Found Near 10 Children, Slain*
Oops! *snag* I need that, sorry. I gotta run to the bio-mechanical waste receptacle. I got the P: drive head pokin' out.

*turns around in doorway*... Behave logically.

 

[Melkor]

~ Melkor buys a trampoline, fills it with green skittles,and talking panthers, floods it all in light, applies vaseline to his forehead, puts on a wet suit and green dress and procedes to bounce up and down singing the dutch version of 'Barbie girl'~ ////File:1568661(name= personal///:Melkor)////Process E1-258///(//self~designated///---mentality---/ ex4) ///100% complete/// //Status//--Logic requirements met Query: //Outcome//:--?-Reply/=I is happy?/

 

[Fukyo]

It should have been "caramelldansen"

 

[Jordan~]

Wh-what? On watch? Put me down this instant! I'll... I'll... disassemble myself!

 

[Cobra]

~ Melkor buys a trampoline, fills it with green skittles,and talking panthers, floods it all in light, applies vaseline to his forehead, puts on a wet suit and green dress and procedes to bounce up and down singing the dutch version of 'Barbie girl'~ ////File:1568661(name= personal///:Melkor)////Process E1-258///(//self~designated///---mentality---/ ex4) ///100% complete/// //Status//--Logic requirements met Query: //Outcome//:--?-Reply/=I is happy?/

*victorious Megaman music begins playing*
You got...
CAMERA HAND...!
{_:'
/''<<{O ------> *PEW, PEW, PEW, SNAP*
// \\_

 

[Melkor]

Oh mai gawd! ITs laik my lyfes dream! Snappy happy bang time!!!

 

[loveofreason]

Melkor's happy!

Good for you.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Well this wasn't the derailment I was trying for... but one train wreck is as good as another.

 

[loveofreason]

Actually...

I can now reveal that the whole purpose of the forum has been fulfilled in a climax of vaseline-smeared trampolining...

there is no point continuing.

Move along now folks, like good little figments of the imagination....

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Well I've still got to error check my cyberization plans through this forum, so I'm taking my robotic arm scheme to another thread.

@-All Robots
The Alliance is derailed, victory is ours!

 

[sagewolf]

*sidles up to Fury*

Pssst! Wanna join a Lupine Conquest Pact? We can blow these pathetic humanoid forms out of the water-- believe me. Wait till you see what I've got for the cause. *Cackles insanely*

They'll never know what hit 'em.

 

[loveofreason]

It's time to declare a Furry Alliance!

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Yay, furries burn better!

 

[echoplex]

"Furries" inspires perverted thoughts. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[Waterstiller]

One of my best friends is an INTP furry. It's like her life, and I've tried hard to understand it but.. I can't. I just don't understand the value of cuteness to the extent that you'd want to wear a fursuit.

I do go on cuteoverload.com from time to time though; it's part of the reason I've decided to join the human side. I don't think you can join the Empire and like fluffy cute things.

 

[The Fury]

@-All Robots
The Alliance is derailed, victory is ours!

So you won by having Melkor jump up and down on a trampoline full of smarties?

No no, this war has gotten silly, if there's one thing I can't abide it's a silly war. This thread is over, now get out, I mean now. Don't make me call in the Spanish inquisition. Oh dear, now I can't call them in because you'll be expecting them. Damn luck.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

*Calls the Spanish Inquisition himself*

*They drag Fury away while Cog stands in a corner, pretending to be a lamp*

To them Furry = Pagan,
And we all know how Christians hate pagans... I'm pretty sure they wiped it out entirely. Oh well, have fun at the closer-to-god resort they’re taking you to.

 

[loveofreason]

Come on now... he was jumping up and down in a wetsuit and a green dress...

and HE WAS HAPPY!!!

if that doesn't proclaim victory for humanity I don't know what does...

(what kind of robot would be caught dead like that?)

In fact... we should have some representation of the event portrayed on our new flag.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

So I've claimed victory on grounds of derailing the Alliance thread.
&
You claim victory on grounds of turning cyborg Melkor into... I lack the words.

I would agree that Melkor has become a casualty of war, but the robot cause is still serves its function, unlike the Alliance thread/base. I believe a strategic retreat is in order, until a defence/cure can be discovered for whatever the hell you did to Melkor.

The robot assault has suffered a minor defeat, but we'll be back.
The Alliance defence was a minor victory, but a victory all the same.

@-Lor
Whose side are you on anyway?

Edit: If the Furry Alliance does form I suggest a truce with all non-furry Human-Alliance forces until the BBQ is over.

 

[loveofreason]

Why, I'm on my side Daddy Dearest.

*smiles sweetly*

 

[Artifice Orisit]

I can't decide if that was sweet, spine chilling, pride inspiring, or all of the above.

 

[The Fury]

This is all wrong. The alliance were supposed to beat the empire the first time round. Then the empire would come back and almost cripple us. The alliance would eventually rise up and fight the machines ending in either a complete victory for the humans or some sort of sappy ending where we all live to co-exist.

 

[Sugarpop]

Why, I'm on my side Daddy Dearest.

*smiles sweetly*

Sweet smiles are very biomass.

 

[Jordan~]

Co-existence is impossible! You'll all transcend in the end, fleshy and imperfect as you are.

I vote for a third, furry faction.

 

[Red Mage]

Co-existence is impossible! You'll all transcend in the end, fleshy and imperfect as you are.

I vote for a third, furry faction.

The Horde?

Also, I thought dinosaurs were the third faction here.

 

[Jordan~]

Fourth!

 

[Melkor]

-stops mid bounce-


You mean my actions are acting as a catalyst which will eventually bring the war to an end and result in some sort of horrendous peace for both sides?


DAMNIT!


I'm so going for a coffee.

 

[Artifice Orisit]

That's it, the cure is COFFEE!

Resume the offensive!

 

[loveofreason]

*Tries really hard to stop grinning...*

Honestly... my face hurts.

 

[Melkor]

-returns with the coffee-

Right...

I got some funny looks from those guys at starbucks..

i can't imagine why....

Do you think it's my shoes?

 

[Artifice Orisit]

Nah, they really complement the dress.
Green is your color.

 

[Melkor]

Odd..

I've only started wearing green lately..but people keep saying it suits me..

Weirdos...


So you like my dress huh?

-takes a slurp of Coffee-

p.s I am most approving of the fact that you made my addtion to your signature be displayed in my favourite colour.

 

[Cobra]

p.s I am most approving of the fact that you made my addtion to your signature be displayed in my favourite colour.

*sigh* And you've never mentioned anything about my paint job. You think it was a coincidence? Oh well. I've got some time/humans to destroy/kill.

*fires nepalm in a circular motion into the air and looks up laughing as it rains down all around him, gallops around in a circle through the surrounding flames playing air guitar and humming the solo from Killer Queen, stops back in the center of the flames and does a grotesque humping motion with lips curled up and tongue sticking out making a slight grunting noise upon thrust... quietly... while still playing air solo to Killer Queen*

*fires the nepalm again and lights a fag off of it*

Cobra...(!) attaaaaack!!!

*fires five of these guys into random directions*

*waves gunarm from behind and points straight ahead to the inner chambers of the Alliance's base as a legion of these things come walking in*

MODEL: DR-999
CODENAME: Orthodeathtist
FUNCTIONS: Destroys all humans, owns own practice (per unit), fueled by human teeth

*fires plasma rounds all around and laughs maniacally at the destruction abound*
*blows smoke circles*

Keep the change, ya filthy animals.