Scrambled Egg Zone Act II

[reneggadetinkerer]

Type: Video
Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik)
To: Public
Subject: A proposition, of sorts
Warnings: Scheming

[Now that Eggman has been here for a few months, he's about ready to make some moves. Specifically, he's been working on a little project. It's taken him some time to acclimate to the magitech of this world, and to gather appropriate resources, but the good doctor is nothing if not industrious.]

Attention fellow riftfarers!

I realize that I have not exactly made the...best impression to most of you. And still, there are others who come from my particular sphere of reality who have warned you that I am not to be trusted.

I readily admit that I have made a great many...missteps in my time. But never let it be said that Dr. Eggman can't shed his shell!

And so, I come to offer my particular brand of expertise. Behold!

[Eggman steps back and procures a small disc. A disc that, with the press of a button, creates a small projection of five, animal-themed automatons.]

These designs might be a bit antiquated but I am offering to construct these automatons for interested parties with custom functionality! They're quite good at reconnaissance and security, but they can also be used as personal assistants and companions! In fact, if you were interested, I could scale them down and make them into fun little toys for yourself or a friend! And I am offering these "Radniks" at a pittance! Whatever you wish to pay, I will gladly accept!

Consider this a peace offering from the great, magnanimous, Dr. Eggman.

And, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask~

[OOC: Step one of Eggman's latest scheme is happening! These bots, while not dangerous now, are part of a long term scheme! If you're interested in getting involved, please feel free to let me know! You can reach out to me on the CR meme where I have some more details or message me on Discord of plurk at bitterbearface]

Comments

[forwearemany]

Our creators tried to destroy us. The Geth merely sought to protect ourselves. However, the resulting war drove our creators from their world. (Many organics are fascinated by tales of tragedy and destruction. That it is their own in this case is... disquieting, but expressing offense would be counterproductive.) The resulting rift took over three centuries to mend.

(And their death.

And now their people may be gone regardless. That their sacrifice may have been pointless in the end...)

They are nonsapient?

[reneggadetinkerer]

Destroy you? Why in blazes would they do that? If anything they should have learned from you!

But you are..."Geth" was it? Interesting. I would very much like to examine you.

[At Legion's question, Eggman waves his hand dismissively.]

No, not these. I wouldn't waste sentience on these.

[forwearemany]

They feared an uprising.

(And thus, they made it a self-fulfilling prophecy.)

This unit is not available for experimentation.

(They're not letting you take them apart, Eggman.

They might be agreeable to sharing history, culture, and publicly available blueprints, though.)

[reneggadetinkerer]

Oh no no no, you misunderstand. I do not wish to experiment. I simply wish to learn and study.

None of your bolts and bobs will be removed, I simply wish to learn how you were constructed.

I believe I could learn a great deal about the Geth and that, in turn, would prevent me from...making the same mistakes that lead to your creators turning against you.