Scrambled Egg Zone Act I

[reneggadetinkerer]

Type: VIDEO
Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Robotnik)
To: General Public
Subject: Introductions
Warnings: ~THEATRICS~

[The first thing you might notice on the screen is a bulbous pink nose. A nose from under which a massive, aburn, magnificent mustache extends off to either side like the bristles of two enormous brushes. Only then might you notice the glint of dark spectacles completely enshrouding the eyes of the one beginning this broadcast. As he pulls his shellphone away, you get the full picture; a rotund man that simply exudes the aura of a mad genius.]

Attention! As loathsome as it is to admit this, I appear to be stranded on this overly moist macrocosm like the rest of you. The accommodations I've found myself in are abhorrent, frankly, and I refuse to live like a deckswab. As such, I'm taking it upon myself to begin searching for more appropriate facilities so that I might continue my work. If anyone out there knows of any...let's say...recently vacated warehouses or factories...or, better yet, an island that I may lay claim to as my own, I can repay you with the knowledge that you've helped secure the great Dr. Ivo Robotnik a place where he can properly work. For the betterment of...everyone.

Apparently. Pah.

Oh, and if there's anyone out there versed in this "magitech" I keep hearing about, make yourself known! I'll have you disclose your findings so that I might better ascertain the nature of this technological power. Better yet, if you have anything worth disassembling, bring it to me.

But don't expect compensation!

Comments

[empyrean_mirror]

You were fished out of the water by one of the Armadas, weren't you? The Paladins and the Corsairs are the largest groups controlling the seas.

[reneggadetinkerer]

So they're land barons as well? Pah. Talk about selfish.

Regardless, there must be some strip of land not under their immediate control. I assume there are plenty of maps available for people to look through, yes?

[empyrean_mirror]

Not really, no. Wouldn't be much point.

[You didn't listen to the intro tutorial did you, sir.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

I assume it's because the Leviathans move?

At least tell me people have documented what these creatures are in some form or another?

[empyrean_mirror]

[Now here's the thing. Kaveh knows people have done a little, including himself, to speak to the Leviathans. He also knows about Shadow's post, since Alhaitham was very aggressive in showing it to him. And he's not sure he likes the way this man is talking about it.]

They're sentient, for one. But that isn't the issue.

[He shakes his head.] Much of this world's records and history are lost to the waters. If you want answers, you'll have to find the pieces yourself. Maybe try asking Emet-Selch--their crew is concerned with the acquisition of such knowledge. Though he doesn't much suffer fools, so you may wish to mind your manners.

[And if anyone can handle this weird Egg, it's a sorcerer as powerful as Emet. Kaveh certainly doesn't want the good doctor here anywhere near his crew.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Emet-Selch. Interesting. I'll be on the lookout. I suppose I'll have to build something to trawl the sunken trenches of this drowned world, won't I?

[empyrean_mirror]

Unless you can breathe underwater, that's probably true.

[reneggadetinkerer]

Out of curiosity, how far has mechanical engineering progressed here in this world?