Cubismo

Hmm. It's risky but what the hell. Let's roll some dice! Computers:Learning more about the core: 1d20+15 17 Welp. That didn't go as planned.

Going to use Datalink and Computer to figure out what the heck is going with the core. Since I got Skill Mastery I'm going to forgo rolling and just rely on a 25.

The room they were in was massive and filled to the brim with servers, cables, monitors and of course the quantum core itself. Replica looked at the core, which itself seemed to fill quarter of the room alone. As Cynthia Wright she had helped the scientists as ASTRO Labs design the quantum core, being responsible for formatting much its software and creating its "dumb" AI systems. Replica didn't believe it possible for the core to become a rogue AI. Unlike herself, the core was conceived with hard limitations to its processing power and it should have been impossible for it to transcend them on its own. Then again, it wasn't as if the android had never encountered beings and objects that had inexplicably evolved beyond its built-in limits. Replica looked away from the core and turned to Simmons. She had briefly talked to him about the situation and had even learned a little about his career. He seemed like a good man and good scientist and Replica predicted that he'd be of help. "Simmons, I'm going to attempt to interface with the core and see what's causing the malfunction. If has indeed become a rogue AI than we'll be able to finally confirm it and deal with the situation from there." Right before she started the connection with the core she addressed North as well. "And if it is truly an AI than I'm going to try to communicate with it. There's a possibly that it may not be fully aware of its actions and chaos its causing." The android's words were robotic as usual, but gained a little bit more steel as she continued. "If that's the case than I will do whatever I can to negotiate with it to stop its activities. I do not plan on disabling it or deleting it as a first response until I know its hostile."

Replica's going to attack the omegadrone again while she has it grappled. Attack: Punching Omegadrone: 1d20+12 32

"I understand," Replica said apologetically. One of the perks to being an android was stress never being a major issue. One of the downsides though was not always being able to relate to stress when others expressed it. Even after her she experienced a... malfunction when she dealt with Mr. Gold, emotions still weren't her forte. Fortunately, understanding human emotions was not why WEST recruited her. "Rogue AI or not this is indeed a serious problem that cannot be allowed escalate," she said decisively. Replica put a hand on North's shoulder. It might have been a bit too personal, but Replica read that such physical contact could help lower stress levels in humans. "Tell me where the traffic control AI's central datacore is. Between the two of us, Simmons and I will be able to get to the heart of this problem," Replica continued, doing her best to sound reassuring.

Thanks! Much appreciated. ?

While she only knew him for only a short amount of time, seeing the normally collected Dr. North this exasperated did surprise her. Whatever they were dealing had to be serious. "What makes you so certain its an AI and not just a human hacker?" Replica asked in her typical monotone. She didn't want to discredit his theory necessarily she didn't want to jump to any illogical conclusions that would only waste time in figuring out what was really going on.

Do you think you could change your opening post? Replica's identity is secret and she usually doesn't walk around ASTRO Labs in costume. Maybe instead she's at some WEST base or office working on something when North storms in?

Player Name: Cubismo Serpah Power Level: 8 (120PP) Trade-Offs: None Unspent Power Points: 0 In Brief: A prophesied chosen one with angelic wings turns out to be a mutant teenager with a thirst for human blood. Alternate Identity: Gabrielle "Gabby" Sexton Identity: Secret Residence: Claremont Academy (Bayview) Birthplace: Canterbury, England Occupation: Claremont Student, Demonhunter Affiliations: Demonhunter Family/Order Family: Warren Sexton (Father), Maevis Sexton née Royce (Mother) Description: Age: 16 Gender: Female. Ethnicity: White British. Height: 5 ft. 7 in. (180 cm) Weight: 135 lbs. (113 kg) Eyes: Blue Hair: Blond Physical Appearance Power Descriptions History Personality & Motivation Powers & Tactics Complications: Responsibility: To her family and duty as a demonhunter. Doubt: Is beginning to believe that she isn't the prophesied chosen one. Prejudice: Raised to hate demons, witches and other creatures of the night. Temptation: A constant thirst for blood. Abilities: 10 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 4 + 12 = 42PP Strength: 20 (+5) Dexterity: 18 (+4) Constitution: 16 (+3) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 22 (+6) Combat: 16PP Initiative: +5 Attack: +8 Melee (+4 Base, +4 Attack Focus), +4 Ranged Grapple: +13 (+8 Melee Atk, +4 STR, +5 STR, ) Damage: +5 (Unarmed) Defense: +8 (+4 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Knockback: -4 Saving Throws: 11 = 11PP Toughness: +8 (+3 Con; +5 Armor) Fortitude: +7 (+3 Con, +4) Reflex: +7 (+4 Dex, +3) Will: +7 (+2 Wis, +5) Skills: 44R = 11PP Acrobatics 4 (+8) Bluff 4 (+10, +18 Attractive) Diplomacy 4 (+10, +18 Attractive) Gather Information 4 (+10) Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 4 (+5) Knowledge (Theology and Philosophy) 4 (+5) Language 4 (English [Native], French, German, Italian, Latin) Notice 4 (+6) Search 4 (+5) Sense Motive 4 (+6) Survival 4 (+6) Feats: 21PP Attack Focus 4 (Melee) Attractive 2 Benefit 4 (Wealth 3, Status [Family of Demon Hunters]) Dodge Focus 4 Environmental Adaptation (Aerial) Equipment 2 Evasion Fascinate (Diplomacy) Lion Heart Improved Critical (Family Sword) Luck Powers: 2 + 12 + 3 + 2 = 19PP Angelic Form (Mutant) (19PP) Drain 2 (“Blood Drinker”; Drain Constitution [Blood Drain]) [2PP] Flight 5 (“Beatific Wings”; Speed: 250 MPH, Feats: Fast Overrun, Improved Overrun) [12PP] Regeneration 3 (“Healing Blood”; Recovery Bonus 3) [4PP] Super-Senses 2 (“Eagle Eyes”; Extended Vision 1 [100 Ft.], Low-Light Vision ) [2PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE DC EFFECT Unarmed +8 Hit Touch DC20 Toughness Damage 4 (Physical) Strike +8 Hit Touch DC23 Toughness Damage 8 (Physical) Drain +6 Hit Touch DC12 Fortitude Drain Constitution 2 Totals: Abilities (42) + Combat (16) + Saving Throws (11) + Skills (11) + Feats (21) + Powers (19) = 120/120 Power Points

That's a yes on both counts.

It was an honest question, and so Replica gave North an honest answer. "Robotics are my main field of interest," Replica answered professionally. "As such, I'm also well-versed in the sub-disciplines of computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and AI development." Replica stopped for a moment before she continued. She wondered whether she should mention her talent for hacking and infiltration. It was only a few seconds, but for an android that could be a long time. "Along with those academic subjects I'm quite proficient at hacking into computer systems and infiltration tactics."

Everything North said had checked out. All the data Replica was able to compile about him seemed to indicate that he was a hardworking scientist and diplomat that was doing the administrative equivalent on herding cats when it came to bringing WEST up and running. His honest comments about destroying dangerous phenomenon did concern her though. Replica was a pragmatist but she'd much rather preserve the dangerous and extraordinary than see it destroyed. Then again, she had her limits, and could understand why North would be more cautious about such things. The android thought it over. Joining WEST would mean being involved with an international organization where her actions and perhaps even identity would be scrutinized in a manner far more involved than her "typical" superhero activities. But Replica knew that it would also mean having the opportunity to see interesting new phenomenon from across the world. Freedom City was a hotspot for weird phenomenon but the world was the world. It simply couldn't compare to what she could see and learn from globetrotting. Replica made her decision. She put on her best smile and stuck out her hand to North. "Now that I know the finer details I must admit that I'm interested, Dr. North. I'll join WEST if you're willing to have me."

Replica going to do an online search on North and WEST. That's once again a 25 Gather Information via Computers.

A job offer to join a scientific taskforce was most definitely not a possibility that Replica had calculated happening today. Then again, neither was fighting a woman made of glass. Replica clandestinely scanned North and cross-referenced his name and face across the Internet. She did the same for WEST. North seemed to be on the up and up, but Replica had no intention of joining an organization she knew almost nothing about. While her scan commenced the android decided to ask North a couple questions about WEST. With Tweed to busy trying to understand what had caused the Glass Woman's strange evolution, Replica was left to ask the mysterious stranger himself what exactly WEST was all about. If she found that his answers were different than want she learned from her scan... well, hopefully North wouldn't press the issue. Replica surmised that she had nothing fighting for today. "I want to ask you a few questions before I consider your offer. First. Is your organization secret? I've never heard of it before. Second. Do you ever plan on releasing your scientific findings to the public? Third. What happens to beings you find like the Glass Woman? Are they usually sent to facilities like ASTRO Labs or are they kept in some secret labs away from the public. I'm sorry if these questions are sensitive, but I'm going to need them answered if I'm going to join you."

"Not at all. ASTRO Labs seems like just the place to answer those questions." In truth, Replica was less than certain that was the correct course. She was still damaged after all from the Glass Woman's attack and going back to her secret lab for repairs would have been helpful. Furthermore, going to ASTRO Labs, the very place where she worked, opened herself up to being identified by one of her co-workers. Then again, looking at a very tired Dr. Tweed who seemingly had no idea that Replica and Dr. Wright was the same person, Replica wondered if that was as much of a concern as she feared. Human scientists could be very absent-minded when it came to matching faces she had observed. Ultimately, she went with Tweed and North to ASTRO Labs where this whole strange scenario first started. She was ready to do whatever she could to repair the Glass Woman and cure her of her obsession if that was at all possible.

"Of course," Replica answered calmly. As Cynthia Wright the android knew Doctor North largely by reputation. Given how quickly he managed to stabilize Treestock it seemed said reputation was more that deserved. "A scientist at Astro Labs informed me that one of their projects had been stolen and that an Aaron Treestock maybe responsible for the theft. Her name was Cynthia Wright, you may have heard of." It was technically a lie, but Replica rationalized it as a necessary one. It would do for her co-workers to find out Replica and Ms. Wright were the same purpose now would it. "Anyways, I infiltrated Treestock's disco and found a woman made of glass. I believe this Glass Woman was Tweed's project, as hard as that may be to believe." Replica pointed to the unconscious disco singer. "I theorize that Treestock's singing somehow caused the memetic glass to be become self-aware and seek him out." She looked towards the remains of the Glass Woman. "She was obsessed with him and when I tried to convince her to return to ASTRO Labs she became hostile, eventually resulting in her trying to escape with Treestock using a nearby tunnel. "I was able to stop her but it seems the damage I caused her shattered her form," Replica said regretfully. "Is there anything that can be done for her?"

Well Replica would certainly like the Glass Woman not to die. Beyond that do what you think would be fun or make sense.

Given that there was only one true expert on mimetic glass on the planet Replica had a fairly good idea of who the officer was talking about. The Glass Woman was, to the best of Replica's limited understanding of the construct's nature, dying and doing so at an alarmingly fast rate. And that was frankly unacceptable to the android. Despite her toxic obsession with Treestock the Glass Woman was an unique being in the universe. Created likely by accident and with little conception of what she was she still somehow managed to find the will to make own (albeit bad) choices and evolve from what she was intended to be. It reminded Replica of, well, herself. No. The Glass Woman was not going to die if Replica had anything to say about it. Perhaps she could fixed or resurrected? Replica looked for Tweed to find out.

Replica Glass and Gold (13) Gridlock! (2)

Well that's good news. Gonna try to calm the police officer down with a Diplomacy roll. Diplomacy: Talking to the cops: 1d20+7 24

That didn't go well. Replica hadn't disengaged her attack mode and still using her full strength. If had an applied anymore pressure on Treestock's wound she could have very well killed the man! Moving her hands away from a now unconscious Treestock, Replica stood up and faced the burly police officers. She raised her hands in an act of non-hostility to the officers. "My name is Replica. Am a superhero investigating the disappearance of stolen ASTRO technology." She gestured to the Glass Woman only a few feet. "That, I believe is stolen tech in question. I believe it gained sentience after being exposed to this man here, Aaron Treestock. I know this is all rather hard to believe but I've already notified other police officers about the situation and they should be arriving behind me soon to collaborate my story. Replica wasn't much for prayer but right now he sincerely hoped that the cops before her believed her story. It would hardly do for her to get a bad reputation with Freedom City's police.

Hmm. I suppose I'll roll a Medicine to see if there's anything I can do for Treestock. Medicine: Treating a puncture wound: 1d20+1 8 Doubt that's going to be much help.

Replica assessed the situation. Her charge had done the trick. The Glass Woman was down, one of legs shattered into pieces leaving her helpless. Treestock wasn't looking to good either. While the android's chassis managed to withstand the Glass Woman's sharp edges this time around, Treestock was not as fortunate. Replica had grown to hate the man in the span of a single night, but that didn't prevent her from realizing that he needed, and even deserved, medical treatment. It was a simple matter to technopathically connect to Freedom City's emergency network and call EMS to dispatch an ambulance to her location and while she did she moved to Treestock's side and applied pressure to his wound. It was the most she could do while she waited for the police to finally catch up with her and EMS to arrive at the scene. She still kept her eye on the Glass Woman though. She seemed disabled and incapable of fleeing from her again, but Replica wasn't taking any chances.

Sure thing. Toughness: Resisting Glass Shards: 1d20+10 28 Looks like I made it!

Oops... My bad. ? Here you go. Attack: Charging Glass Woman: 1d20+12 24