#semi-reservoir projects

[nepalenergyforum]

Completion of Bara-Dhalkebar Section at 132 kV Enhances Electricity Supply Efficiency

Kathmandu, 21 March 2025 – The construction of the Dhalkebar–Bara section under the under-construction Hetauda–Dhalkebar–Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line project has been completed to strengthen and enhance the reliability of the domestic electricity transmission system and expand electricity trade between Nepal and India. The construction of a 100-kilometer transmission line from the Dhalkebar…

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21). This describes the situation of arid and semi-arid areas that constitute 30% of the land surface in the world. This means the areas may experience periods of sporadic water shortages, which may threaten the development of the community as well as the lives of the population. The situation is addressed through the establishment of water demand and supply balance that is multifaceted through the incorporation of water provision projects in the regional planning needs. The projects so incorporated should be tailor made to suit the specific problems of the region. Methods of water provision in arid areas The provision of water process may incorporate a diverse range of methods that seek to establish a stable and renewable water supply and demand chain for the arid regions. These options range from the construction of dams to create reservoirs, desalinization processes, ground water reserves exploration, reusing of wastewater, and enhancing rainwater collection methods. However, some factors in the regions serve to rule out some options as the preferred modes. The option of rainwater collection is ruled out if the area receives minimal annual rainfall amounts. The area also requires a steady source of water in the form of a river, for the construction of a dam (Cipollina, Micale, and Rizzuti, 2009, p. 45). The amount of water availed by reusing is dependable on the amount available for use in the first place. This leaves desalinisation processes and the exploration of ground water reserves as the most viable options. Background information of the two methods 1) Desalinisation processes Desalinization also referred to as desalination, is a term used for any of the processes used to remove the large quantities of salts and minerals contained in saline water. The aim of the processes is to produce fresh water that is suitable for incorporation in irrigation and human consumption. The processes are preferred as they produce salts as byproducts that are used in the production of other products. This method of water provision is applicable in the setting of arid areas as most have underground water reserves that are high in salt content that make them unfit for human consumption and other general-purpose applications like irrigation (Wang 2008, p. 24). The method is specifically suitable for arid areas like Egypt and Israel that are next to unlimited saline water reserves in the form of the sea. 2) Underground water exploration Ground water is the collection of water in the ground that results from the infiltration and percolation of water from various forms of precipitation ranging from rainfall to snow, which is then trapped in bedrock consisting impermeable rocks. The location of these water resources is not restricted to specific regions as it is found nearly everywhere (Raghunath2007, p. 71). However, the usable and reliable quantities are only found in rock formations known as aquifers with sufficient voids between them enabling the holding and conducting of water. This means that most arid areas are sitting on large water reserves that may act as stable water supply sources in the areas if they are explored (Webb 2006, p. 12). Comparison between the two methods Processes used i) Desalinization Originally, the processes of desalinization applied vacuum distillation processes to separate the salts from the water. This involved the boiling the saline water in pressure conditions that are much Read the full article

[scrumptiouskiddefendor]

Revitalizing Agriculture: Naidu's Focus on Farmer Welfare and Irrigation Projects

Agriculture, the backbone of India's economy, plays a crucial role in the country's socio-economic fabric. For decades, Indian farmers have faced numerous challenges, including erratic weather patterns, insufficient irrigation, and low profitability. Recognizing these issues, N. Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized the revitalization of the agriculture sector during his tenure, with a clear focus on farmer welfare and N Chandrababu Naiduadministration was characterized by a forward-thinking approach to farming, integrating technology, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring that policies prioritized the welfare of farmers. His leadership saw the implementation of key programs aimed at improving irrigation systems, increasing farm productivity, and ensuring better income for farmers.

One of the cornerstones of Naidu’s agricultural reform was his emphasis on irrigation. Andhra Pradesh, despite its agrarian economy, has historically faced challenges with water availability due to its semi-arid climate. Farmers often found themselves at the mercy of monsoon rains, leading to inconsistent crop yields and frequent droughts.N Chandrababu Naidu envisioned transforming the state into a drought-free region by expanding irrigation networks. Under his leadership, significant projects like the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project were launched. Completed in record time, it became the first river-linking project in India and addressed water scarcity in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. This project also ensured that the Krishna River delta, a major rice-growing region, received adequate water throughout the year, benefiting thousands of farmers. Additionally,the N Chandrababu Naiduadministration worked on improving the capacity of existing reservoirs and constructing new ones, ensuring more reliable water storage and distribution. Projects likePolavaramand Handri-Neeva were designed to tap the potential of interlinking rivers and expanding water access to under-served regions. These large-scale initiatives not only brought water to drought-hit areas but also had a direct impact on increasing crop cycles, allowing farmers to grow more than one crop per year, thereby boosting their incomes. In addition to infrastructure projects, Naidu was a strong proponent of technology in agriculture. He believed that empowering farmers with modern tools and practices could dramatically improve productivity. His government promoted the use of precision agriculture, drip irrigation, and weatherforecasting technologies. Farmers were encouraged to adopt new-age farming techniques like organic farming, mechanized plowing, and high-yield crop varieties. N Chandrababu Naiduadministration also invested heavily in creating a digital infrastructure that would benefit the farming community. The introduction of real-time digital platforms allowed farmers to access vital information about market prices, weather forecasts, and crop health. This helped reduce the exploitation of farmers by middlemen, giving them direct access to buyers and better control over pricing.

N Chandrababu Naidu'spolicies didn’t just stop at improving agriculture but extended to welfare programs aimed at directly benefiting farmers. Schemes such as input subsidies, crop insurance, and interest-free loans were introduced to provide much-needed financial relief to farmers. His government also focused on setting up better marketing facilities for agricultural produce, ensuring that farmers got fair prices for their goods. By focusing on irrigation projects and integrating technology into farming, he sought to make agriculture a sustainable and profitable endeavor. His policies were aimed at securing water for all farmers and ensuring their long-term welfare, creating a roadmap for agricultural prosperity not only in Andhra Pradesh but across India. To know more about this follow TDP Live updates on the website.

[myindustrialspecialist]

21st October 2024 Unlock the Potential of Your Land: Partner with Us for Development Opportunities Do you own a piece of land that has been idle for a long time? Are you unsure whether to sell or lease it? Have you struggled to find the right agent who can help you successfully sell or rent out your land, or are you unable to discover suitable development plans? Perhaps you're wondering how to maximize its value or how to utilize the land in the most profitable way. Unlock the full potential of your land with My Industrial Specialist's joint venture expertise. From land acquisition to development, we specialize in maximizing land value with innovative industrial projects and modern factory designs in Selangor. Maximize your land value or industrial property value Now is the perfect opportunity! Let My Industrial Specialist offer you a range of solutions. Together, we can collaborate to unlock infinite possibilities and maximize the value of your land through our joint venture approach. Why Choose My Industrial Specialist? 1. Extensive Experience: With over 15 years of experience in real estate and 10 years in development, we have successfully completed numerous joint venture projects. Not only that, we’ve developed our own projects, achieving 100% sales within just 18 hours of launching. Our unique algorithm helps landowners understand the full profit potential of their land. We also conduct in-depth market analysis to ensure that the projects we develop together will capture the attention of the market. Want to SELL or RENT your own properties ? 2. Win-Win Partnership: Our goal is for both parties to benefit. We focus on maximizing the profits of landowners by enhancing the value of the land through smart development. Every step of the process will be 100% transparent, ensuring landowners are fully informed and comfortable throughout the development journey. 3. Professional Team: We provide end-to-end management and planning services to ensure the project runs smoothly. With a G7 construction license, and a team of highly skilled engineers and architects, we guarantee that landowners can trust us fully. We take care of everything, from land planning to construction, allowing you to rest assured knowing your land is in safe hands. Register your land details 4. Tailored to Market Needs: Whether it’s commercial or industrial land, we can create a customized plan based on your property’s potential. We manage everything from planning roads, water reservoirs, underground sewage systems, and green landscaping to ensure compliance with Malaysian development laws, including CCC approval. We also offer a variety of modern design choices for the landowners. 5. Expert Sales and Marketing Team: Our sales team utilizes the most advanced marketing strategies to promote your project. We also have a dedicated Investor Group, which consists of seasoned investors and buyers ready to invest in property. This group is connected with some of the top agents in the real estate market. Successful Case Studies: EmHub @ Kota Damansara A groundbreaking multi-purpose light industrial factory, the first of its kind in Selangor, developed with a modern ramp-up factory design. We were involved in every step of the process, from land acquisition to planning and marketing. Today, EmHub stands as a major landmark in Kota Damansara, recognized for its cutting-edge design and functionality that set a new standard for industrial properties in the region. Omni 2 @ Kota Puteri A 6-acre industrial development featuring 16 semi-detached factory with modern designs and highly functional layouts. OM Hub @ Bukit Serdang 9 A 9-acre development with 18 multi-purpose factory. This project sold out within 18 hours of its launch, solidifying our reputation for delivering highly desirable industrial spaces. Upcoming Projects: OM Hub @ Tasik Puteri A unique industrial project combining business and industry into a single space, offering market-leading design and dual-purpose functionality.

This will be the first and only project of its kind, combining aesthetic appeal with practical usage. Want to maximize your land value ? Conclusion: If you own multiple pieces of land and are interested in learning how to develop them or maximize their value, contact us at My Industrial Specialist. Whether you're looking to start a development or simply want to explore your options, we are here to partner with you. Together, let’s turn your land into a successful and profitable project. Maximize your land / industrial property value or rental rate

[cavefilllingcorporation]

Export Log for 11/24/2024-11/30/2024

This week, not much was accomplished. We had decided to let the workers go home to their families in order to give thanks that the Corporation survived, and that we are ready to begin anew… mostly. The workers who did not have holiday breaks were the ones in the RD-4 mines, who work tirelessly to provide for the Chaosdivers, and the men who chose to work over the holidays, who were based in C8H.

To start off, they started the week by finishing the clearing of the warehouses. Because of this, a ton of absence goods were collected and sold, providing a massive haul. Most of the sales can be attributed to space plant-life, salvaged Crate parts, Gemstones, Iron, and oil. Lots of oil. Fortunately, our oil processing facilities were more than enough to provide, and while it is still not fun to process, it is nowhere near as bad as before. Anyways, here is the full list of goods:

0.33 Special Flowers

8 Space Plants

2 Crates of Crate Parts

15 Crates of Ice

1 Crate of Sulfur

15 Crates of Gravel

1 Crate of Monster Blood

1 Crate of Glass

7 Crates of Magic Crystals

5 Crates of Onyx

24 Crates of Oil

86 Crates of Precious Gemstones

4 Crates of Animal Hide

0.5 Crates of Glue

1.66 Crates of Semi-Precious Gemstones

1 Crate of Cobalt

0.66 Crates of Copper

19 Crates of Steel

0.66 Crates of Gold

0.33 Crates of Diamond

1 Individual prized animal

2 Magical Cloaks

6 Records

It should also be noted that precious metals were traded, and a dragon was acquired. Eventually, we’ll get around to use the excess Dragon eggs in storage to start selling for precious items, but not now.

A lot of those items seem specific, and that is for good reason. They are the result of the previous Asteroid mining and Cave Filling. In fact, after the warehouses were cleared, the workers went back immediately to Cave Filling again, filling over 50 Crates worth of stone! Technically, the last expedition is still ongoing, but still, it’s a lot. Approximately 22 Crates of ore, gravel, oil, and water from underground reservoirs have also been dug up during these Cave Filling expeditions.

We expect Cave Filling to be our main priority as we continue to clean things up, especially in the next two weeks. Not that progress for the others won’t happen, but it will take some time. Additionally, the Default Project is going to be put on hold, at least until next week, and considering the worst of the repairs will be happening then, possibly not until afterward as well.

As for Side Projects, those are chugging along nicely. We have just finished the survey for November’s Plumbing Progress Report (which you will see next week, after this week’s October report), are making strides in the Dream Colony, and have made huge sales in the Art Commissioning service. We started by completing a Black Friday gallery, albeit almost not in time, which earned us a ton of commissions, commissions that we have in fact been working on as well. The full list is shown below:

176 Normal Commissions

21 Full Sized Commissions

2 Small Commission sets

1 Medium Commission set

6 “Timed” Commissions

And 9 Significant Commission finishes, the majority of which were based off of the completion of a small commission set.

And that is all for this week! Even though not a lot of progress was made, that doesn’t mean things aren’t busy here, including festivities, repairs, preparations for bigger repairs, and even recruiting a Contractor in the Helldiver galaxy! We’ll keep you informed as things go along, but hopefully we eventually get our stride back, finish the Anti-Project Plan, and start doing what we do best! See you then!

[creativeera]

Absorbent Glass Mat Battery: Unraveling the Mysteries of Absorbent Glass Mat Batteries A Deep Dive

What is an Absorbent Glass Mat Battery? An absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery is a type of lead-acid rechargeable battery that uses glass mat technology to separate the acid from the plates. Glass mats made of very fine fibers are placed between the positive and negative plates. These mats act as reservoirs for the sulfuric acid electrolyte and allow it to be suspended in place even when the battery is discharged or inverted. Battery Construction and Absorbent Glass Mat Battery AGM batteries have flat plates made of lead alloy instead of the spiral wound construction used in conventional flooded lead-acid batteries. The plates are surrounded by thin absorbent glass-fiber mats that retain the electrolyte within the battery plates. Separators made of highly porous glass fiber mats are laid between the plates to prevent physical contact and allow circulation of the acid electrolyte. Once assembled, the plates are immersed in an acidic electrolyte solution composed of water and sulfuric acid. The key advantage of Absorbent Glass Mat Battery design is that the electrolyte is immobilized within the glass mat rather than floating freely in liquid form. This solves issues associated with liquid electrolyte such as acid spillage during usage or transportation. At the same time, it prevents stratification where stronger acid gets trapped at the bottom of conventional batteries. Immobilizing the electrolyte also means the battery can be used or stored in any orientation without acid spillage or stratification concerns. How AGM Batteries Work AGM batteries work on the same principle as conventional lead-acid batteries by utilizing a chemical reaction between lead plates and the sulfuric acid electrolyte. During charging, the lead plates react with the sulfuric acid to form lead sulfate and water. On discharge, this reaction is reversed to produce electricity, sulfuric acid and lead. The difference is that in AGM batteries, the acid electrolyte is suspended in a glass mat material between the plates. This allows dynamic flow of acid during charging and discharging cycles without any liquid spillage. The glass-fiber mat pressurizes the battery and acts as a reservoir to hold acid in semi-solid gel phase. It equalizes acid distribution and ensures a plain level during all usage conditions. Applications of AGM Battery Technology AGM batteries are ideally suited for applications that demand frequent deep cycling, long useful life and low maintenance in different mounting orientations. Some key application areas include: - Motorcycles, automobiles and vehicle starting, lighting and ignition applications. - Marine batteries due to their sealed, low-maintenance design suitable for boat engines and electronics. - Off-grid renewable energy systems such as solar and wind due to excellent charge acceptance properties. - UPS systems, emergency lighting, security systems for their long-life and maintenance-free operation. - Medical equipment, project backups that require batteries working for years with no watering. - Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, golf carts and other specialty vehicles. - Telecommunications systems like base stations and cell towers. Key Points about AGM Battery Technology AGM battery technology overcomes the key limitations of conventional flooded lead-acid batteries by immobilizing the liquid electrolyte in absorbent glass mats. This brings several functional, performance and safety advantages compared to traditional units. They have revolutionized applications involving deep cycling, flexible orientation and maintenance-free operation. With improving performance and reducing costs, AGM batteries are a preferred option in many application areas over traditional flooded batteries.

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[sibyllineqatar]

Advancing Infrastructure: Pipe Laying Projects in Qatar

Qatar, a rapidly developing nation in the heart of the Middle East, has made significant strides in infrastructure development over recent years. One critical aspect of this progress is the extensive Pipe Laying Qatar, crucial for enhancing the country's water supply, sewage systems, and oil and gas industries. These projects not only support Qatar's domestic needs but also bolster its position as a global energy leader.

Strategic Importance of Pipe Laying

Pipe laying is foundational for several sectors in Qatar. It ensures efficient transportation of oil and gas, which are the mainstays of Qatar’s economy. Additionally, with the country's ambitious urban development plans, modern and reliable water and sewage systems are essential for both residential and commercial growth.

Technological Innovations

Technological advancements play a pivotal role in Qatar's pipe laying projects. The incorporation of state-of-the-art techniques such as trenchless technology, which minimizes environmental disruption, and the use of durable materials like high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, enhance the longevity and efficiency of the pipelines. Automated and semi-automated machinery also accelerates project timelines while ensuring precision and safety.

For instance, the use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) allows for the installation of pipes without extensive digging, thereby protecting the surface environment and reducing the impact on existing urban infrastructure. This technology is particularly beneficial in densely populated areas where traditional digging methods would cause significant disruption.

Major Projects and Initiatives

Several major pipe laying projects underscore Qatar's commitment to infrastructure enhancement. The Water Security Mega Reservoirs project is one of the largest of its kind in the world, aiming to provide the country with seven days' strategic water storage. This project involves the laying of extensive pipeline networks to connect five giant reservoir sites with the existing water grid, ensuring a robust and reliable supply of potable water.

In the oil and gas sector, projects like the North Field Expansion (NFE) involve laying pipelines that stretch for hundreds of kilometers offshore and onshore. These pipelines are essential for transporting natural gas from the North Field, the world's largest non-associated natural gas field, to processing facilities and export terminals.

Challenges and Solutions

Despite the technological prowess, pipe laying in Qatar faces several challenges. Harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and sandstorms, pose significant risks to both the equipment and the workforce. Moreover, the complex urban landscapes require careful planning to avoid disruption to existing services and minimize environmental impact.

To address these challenges, Qatar employs advanced monitoring systems and employs rigorous safety protocols. The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for planning and monitoring pipeline routes ensures precision and helps in anticipating and mitigating potential issues. Additionally, extensive training programs for workers ensure that they are well-equipped to handle the harsh conditions and operate sophisticated machinery safely.

Environmental and Economic Impact

The environmental impact of Asphalt Laying Qatar is a critical consideration. Qatar is committed to minimizing the ecological footprint of its infrastructure projects. Techniques such as HDD and the use of environmentally friendly materials help reduce the impact on the natural landscape. Furthermore, these projects are designed with sustainability in mind, ensuring that the infrastructure supports long-term environmental goals.

Economically, the benefits are substantial. Improved water and sewage systems enhance the quality of life for residents and support economic activities. Efficient transportation of oil and gas strengthens Qatar's position in the global energy market, ensuring steady revenue streams that can be reinvested in further development.

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[evoldir]

Fwd: Job: UAntwerp_RMCA_Belgium.HistoricalEpidemiology

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Job: UAntwerp_RMCA_Belgium.HistoricalEpidemiology > Date: 9 March 2024 at 05:28:16 GMT > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > Long-term postdoc position in Belgium on historical epidemiology of > vector-borne diseases > > The University of Antwerp and the Royal Museum of Central Africa (Belgium) > offer a combined position (10% junior professor, 90% senior researcher) for > a postdoc in Biology, Geography or a related discipline with a background > in epidemiology, ecology, parasitology and/or distribution modelling. The > position is of indeterminate duration but salary is secured for at least > 8 years. > > RECORDED:Reconstructing disease dynamics in Central Africa using > historical museum collections and archives > > The past century has seen unprecedented changes in natural biotopes due > to human activities, in Africa perhaps even more than elsewhere. This > has affected the distribution and dynamics of infectious diseases, > particularly zoonotic infections, transmitted from wildlife to humans. In > addition, changes in human demography, agriculture and other human > activities in the environment, including health care interventions, have > also changed the disease dynamics. Understanding the relative contribution > of these factors may help in predicting what the effects can be of > future environmental changes to the spread of diseases. The scientist > we are looking for will use museum collections and historical archives > to retrospectively study the impact of environmental and anthropogenic > changes on vector and disease dynamics. Despite its enormous potential, > this ‘unexplored heritage’ is vastly underused in epidemiological > research. This profile will combine longitudinal series of vector > collections and zoonotic disease carriers, with historical archives such > as medical records, aerial pictures and scientific publications. By > taking a multidisciplinary approach, combining ecology, geography, > modelling and semi-quantitative methods, the changes in the presence, > diversity and distribution of pathogens, vectors and animal reservoirs can > be documented and related to changes in 1) human demography, 2) climate, > and 3) land cover and land use on the spread of vector-borne and zoonotic > diseases. By including socio-ecological studies and historical records > of disease control efforts, lessons can be learned in order to improve > current health policies (‘historical epidemiology’). > > For a start, the research will focus on three vector-borne diseases > that are strongly affected by environmental and anthropogenic change > and that fall within the expertise of and/or historical documentation > at both institutes:schistosomiasis, sleeping sickness and bubonic plague. > > Profile:3-12 years of postdoc experience > > The full position announcement and > instructions for applying can be found at: > https://ift.tt/8ARK1eq > > Deadline for application: 30/04/2024 > > More information about the research project can be obtained > from Tine Huyse(tine.huyse@africamuseum.be) or Herwig Leirs > (herwig.leirs@uantwerpen.be). > > Tine Huyse

[mbta-unofficial]

Ok people really do talk up ring lines but like, could we start with regular service to mattapan? The alignment for a subway frequency service already exists for the commuter rail and it would immediately increase transit access for the most underserved boston population.

It’s the same thing as the North South Rail Link, it looks pretty on a map but dollar for dollar I would put money into new service connecting southie to downtown a million times before I would try to connect upham corner to nubian square with a billion dollar subway that replaces a bus.

Like, I like on the green line and one of my friends lives on the red line. It’s a little silly that park street is the fastest way to make it to each other’s houses, but it’s not literally impossible, it just takes half an hour longer than driving. If you live in dudley, your options are zilch. Now if I went and asked them “hey, would you rather have a train that connected you to down town or a train that connected you to the red line,” the economic opportunity of connecting to downtown wins every time.

And, we already run buses between each of the lines. If you want to go in a circle around boston you get on the 15 between the red line and nubian and the 66 between nubian and harvard and the 86 between reservoir and charlestown and the 51 between forest hills and reservoir and ALL OF THESE LINES ARE GETTING DEDICATED BUS AND BIKE LANES. THE T IS GETTING BETTER.

The circle line thing is a pet peeve of mine because it’s such a piece of frosting for enfranchised users, which means it gets attention from the loudest users without necessarily being a good ROI. It doesn’t build new core users because people are looking for economic opportunities where those opportunities are, and the density of downtown means that people are going to be commuting there daily whereas your inter-suburb service is going to be a semi-weekly or semi-monthly trip. It’s not bad for cities to build them by any stretch, but if you look at London or Berlin, with their famous circle lines, they don’t have any underserved neighborhoods. All the radial lines already exist. If you’re missing an obvious spoke on your hub and spoke model, that needs to come before building a circle line because otherwise it will be an expensive project that lacks core users because the infrequent trips would be better served by buses.

Amtrak how to make the t better

Fund it appropriately, expand it with a ring line, do construction to put it in a state of good repair

[nepalenergyforum]

The Path to Sustainable Power: An Energy Roadmap

Endowed with enormous water resources, Nepal is making every effort to generate sufficient electricity to achieve the goal of development and prosperity. Electricity is the primary component of industrialisation, modernisation of agriculture and technological innovation in addition to easing the daily life of the people. One of the reasons behind the underdevelopment of Nepal is its inability to…

[cherrycoula]

Sleep Headcanons for the Lords

*the Lords probably very well don’t need sleep thanks to their Cadou, but I like to think they approach it in different ways

Alcina Dimitrescu

+Sleep is to her as indulging in a fine wine, or a fancy night out is to humans +Which is to say, she views it as a luxurious experience only to be had on rare occasions +Aside from simply not needing it, she doesn’t often have the time to. Her daughters, Miranda’s experiments, and hunting for food is quite time consuming. She simply doesn’t waste her time with sleep when she could be doing something productive +When she does decide that it’s time for a rest, only the finest of comforters and plushest of mattresses will do

Donna Beneviento

+Is the only one of the four that truly never sleeps +Why would she, when there are so many projects she could be working on? +Spends her time sewing, shaping, wefting, carving, etc. instead +She does, occasionally, play pretend at putting Angie and her other cute friends to bed. Fun little doll sleepover parties with tea and all that.

Karl Heisenberg

+In stark contrast to Donna, Heisen is the only one that actually has a (semi) sleep schedule +It’s sort of an act of rebellion for him, really, against the Cadou, against Mother Miranda +By no means is it a normal amount of sleep but compared to the others it could be classed as almost human +His “bed” is a bare mattress somewhere on the floor of the factory, man just flops onto it and drifts off

Salvatore Moreau

+I’m not sure he could sleep even if he wanted to, poor guy +It’d be hard finding a comfortable position to support his hunch, and the reservoir isn’t exactly the most ideal place of rest +When he was human though, pure insomniac. Had troubles sleeping from both anxieties and I hc him to have been a doctor, not a very forgiving profession in terms of rest  +When he is able to get some sleep it’s a real load off his shoulders. A drooler

[the-insomniac-emporium]

Going off the the last headcannons you did for anon I love the idea of Donna have a ghost gf or poltergeist partner, would you ever write more about that😳

I would absolutely write more! In fact, I did. Please enjoy some HCs about how things would start out, under a read-more for length. In the future I will probably do a one shot to add to this.

Donna with Ghost GF/Poltergeist Partner

First, let me throw together a quick concept for the reader’s background: Some years ago you worked for Umbrella, developing a bioweapon because that’s literally all Umbrella does (other than unleashing said bioweapons). As things tend to do… the project catastrophically failed. Or, well, it didn’t end the way Umbrella had intended. There was an explosion during one of the tests, which you were caught in the middle of. Your cells were made “unstable” (don’t look at me for real science, I dropped out of highschool cuz of health issues), and intertwined with the bioweapon.

Ever since then, you have been stuck in a semi-tangible state. Making yourself fully present, and able to interact with others, takes energy and cannot be maintained for more than a few hours at a time. Fully letting go allows you to “recharge”, as well as move through solid objects, distort your appearance (becoming almost invisible), and causing intense discomfort to any normal humans nearby. Umbrella wanted to harness your power for their own gain, since the experiments couldn’t be duplicated, but you said “f*ck you” and left the company, instead going on a search for either a cure or some way to live a good life again.

Eventually, after more than a decade of wandering, you end up in Mother Miranda’s Village. At first you enjoy the quaint little town, and even attempt to pretend to be a normal, albeit reclusive, resident. No one questions you, much to your pleasure. At some point you grow close to a couple of the villagers, finally learning more about the area. You also notice what seem to be Umbrella logos throughout the region.

Intrigued, you start investigating, using your powers to “spy” on the four lords. Castle Dimitrescu is interesting, for sure, but the family can tell that something’s off, even when you’re intangible. They search for you relentlessly, until you decide that this isn’t fun anymore, and move on. The reservoir is pretty, kind of, but Moreau doesn’t interest you very much (you do, however, approve of his taste in movies). Then there’s the factory… full of walking corpses and so much noise. Yeah, you didn’t stay there for very long.

Last but certainly not least, you investigate the waterfall house, where “few dare to tread” and “lost spirits” haunt the grounds. Or so you’ve been told. Oddly enough you find something about the place rather comforting. Deciding that maybe this time is different, you enter your fully tangible form before entering.

What happened next is, er, interesting. As soon as you’re inside the main house things start to go a bit hazy, as Donna activates her hallucinogenic powers. Then the world around you shifts, warping, and you feel like you’re inside what appears to be a school. Admittedly it freaks you out a fair bit. But you try to remain calm, content to “explore”.

Soon enough you run into a group of children (who you’ll later find out are actually just dolls). Despite the horror movie intro vibes, you interact with them just fine, as they’re eager to have an adult to join their games. You’re still confused, but you go along with it out of sheer curiosity.

After several hours of drawing, storytelling, and a brief game of tag, the “children” notice how tired you’re getting. They think you’re just sleepy, though in reality you’re losing your ability to stay tangible. You don’t complain when they lead you to a bedroom and tell you to rest. Before you know it they’ve left the room, locking the door behind them. So you do the sensible thing. AKA take a nap. Your energy replenishes while you “sleep”, which in your case means “going ghost”.

Sometime later you awaken to the sound of someone knocking on your door, and manage to turn tangible just a couple seconds before the door opens. The children are back, this time with food for you to eat, although they’re already talking about what they want to do for the day.

A couple weeks will pass like this, with the dolls secretly evaluating you while Donna watches. Once you seem trustworthy enough for Angie to stop threatening to shank you, the real test starts. You awaken not to the sound of a knock, or someone entering your room, but the sound of distant arguing. Concerned, you’ll leave your room to investigate.

Then you’ll walk in on an interesting scene: Unfamiliar children, ones you’ve never seen before, will be bullying a young girl. They’ll call her all sorts of names, and tug on her hair, repeatedly insulting her, focusing on a scar (one you cannot see from where you stand). In order to earn Donna’s trust, you must interfere with the situation. Not just that, but you’ll need to see the young girl’s scar (the same that Donna bears) without reacting negatively.

Considering you, a living ghost, have no room to judge someone else… you pass with flying colors. Then, and only then, do the illusions fade. You’ll find yourself in a sitting room, with both Donna and Angie across from you. Still, only Angie speaks (at least at first). In time you’ll grow quite close to them both.

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[cavefilllingcorporation]

Export Log for 6/9/2024-6/15/2024

This week was still a bit of a slow week in terms of exports, but not as slow as last week. Moreover, more work is being done behind the scenes, and our side projects keep on proving to be great money makers.

To begin, the Inferno Project is going well. With two more catalogs' worth of items being loaded into crates, we are well on pace to finish the loading phase of the Inferno Project by next week. This beings the total amount of catalogs filled being 4 out of 7, bringing the completion percentage to 0.8%. More would have been done if several hundreds crates weren't being deployed to retrieve the rewards from a couple of side projects. (They would have only helped get 1 catalog of items worth of stuff loaded anyways, two at the very most).

Speaking of those side projects, we will mention some of them here as the loot from them has been loaded and is in storage along with the Tomorrow Corporation goods: The first is from the prehistoric land. The conflicts in said land have been won, and we have gathered the spoils. Specifically, 300 special and very valuable trinkets from the anti-progress tribes, 750 diamonds of various sizes, and 1200 crates of gold! Needless to say, this was well worth the trip, and we expect this side mission to allow us to purchase several dragons! The second is unfortunately the breakfast and eating utility factory. Due to a multi-faceted war breaking out in the region, the factory was raided for metals and destroyed beyond repair. We have managed to rescue the workers, even though they are not ours (the was merely supposed to be an investment after all), and recovered a lot of supplies that they had. Specifically, their assets and leftover sausages. They had specifically:

112 Diamonds meant to go into saws and drill bits for efficiency

3 units of special metal that can be sold for a high price

6445 golden coins

24 Crates of Pork sausages

12 Crates of Game meat sausages

9 Crates of Beef sausages

It is a shame that this tragedy happened, but at least we managed to rescue some of the product before everything went horribly wrong. We have taken to contributing to retaliate against the war effort, but we will get to that when the other side projects come up.

Back to the main stuff, C8H has seen some progress during the course of this week. This is in the form of Cave Filling, where we have filled 18 crates worth of stone, and have extracted 18 Crates worth of oil, ore, magic crystals, water. Lots of oil and water for that matter. Unfortunately, we have also been extracting lots of stone, specifically more stone than what was filled with. This is mostly due to the large oil and water reservoirs that we have been extracting, which is compounded by the fact that these reservoirs are deep underground. Here is to hoping that once these reservoirs are dried up, the amount of stone extracted from Cave Filling will once again be in the negatives.

We have also been working on the Default Project. As mentioned by last week, the warehouses ended up becoming full, and thus they needed to be cleared out. That was done this week, and like any Default clearing project, most of the resources were sold as absence goods, though some products were exported. The exported goods in question are:

36 Crates of Stone

8 Crates of Oil

1 Crate of Quartz

As for the notable sold goods for Default, they are as follows:

27 Crates of Stone

7 Crates of Soil

4 Crates of Charcoal

3 Crates of Cursed Stone

1 Crate Monster eyes

1 Crate of Leather

2 Crates of Glass

2 Crates of Gravel

4 Crates of Magic Crystals

2 Crates of Yarn

0.5 Crates of Feathers

2 Crates of Coal

0.5 Crates of Semi-precious gemstones

0.5 Crates of Cobalt

0.33 Crates of Copper

2.5 Crates of Steel

0.33 Crates of Gold Gold

0.5 Crates of Bricks

And some Diamonds were traded

That is not the only export list for this week, as the Storytime dimension finally managed to send out an export run, giving us many resources. Some of these came from mining the Frog world, though only the top has been skimmed so far, but the rest came from harvesting the fabric of the dimensional weave for its famous "loot crates". More will eventually be revealed about this unique dimensional space in upcoming employee experiences, though not in the immediate future. The exported crates are as follows:

20 Crates of Stone

4 Crates of Steel

15 Crates of Quartz

4 Crates of Plamsa

1 Crate of Fertilizer

91 Crates of Charcoal

1 Crate of Feathers

1 Crate of Gravel

17 Crates of Porkchops

11 Crates of Hide

For the final part of the main projects, the Solar Isles are going very well. We have cleared Sectors 12a, 12b, and have started to clear 12d. However, like Sector 9c, we will have to outsource some resource mining in order to meet our goal of completing the looting by next week, and to have all of the loot processed and to have left the world by the next week. However, there are only three subsectors left, so it should be very feasible, even if we have to work overtime to accomplish this.

Now onto the side projects that were not completed, and many new ones. First, we have once again agreed to host an art gallery, this time focused on animal companions of all shapes and sizes. We have already finished two of the three wings of the gallery, so we expect to finish well ahead of time. Second, our Atmosphere clearing project has just cleared 406 sectors, leaving the completion percentage at 20.3%.

Finally, to talk about the new side projects. First, as mentioned before, war has broken out in one of the regions we do business in. This has caused us several headaches, such as forcing us to evacuate our partnered restaurants, and has resulted in the destruction of one of our partnered factories. As such, we have decided to get involved, by lending our services to one of the rebellions, one that will be more beneficial than the old government, but not hostile to our presence. We have done this by helping them grow their shock troops is strength and size in order to defeat an army of giants. We are unsure of when we will see profits from this, but we will gain profits. We have also invested into a carpentry factory which produces screws and whatnot, and also have opened up a hotel chain in one of the more stable regions. We will report on earnings once they arrive, but for now, please be patient with us as we invest into these businesses.

Finally, our R&D teams have completed a material carrying robot, a literal tank of a unit meant to help carry heavy supplies across our factory floors. This will assist in our ship production most of all, and is a great addition to our workers' tools.

And that is it for this week. All around, a very productive week, even if the exports aren't as many as some other weeks. We hope to continue our projects and side projects during this time, and to see the fruits of our labors when they finally bloom.

[starr-fall-knight-rise]

HASO “Leading the Witness.”

Alright guys, this is going on longer than I thought and way more detailed as well but its been interesting. Also I am sorry for the late update, my boss has me rolling quarters at work so I am trying to do that and write this in between.

Thank you to my discord member Eddi for the testing logs he wrote and that I am using as evidence in this story. He deserves all the credit for the well thought out and executed test logs.

WARNING: Graphic depictions of blood, gore, bodily mutilation and mentions of suicide. The Steel eye project development is very graphic, so if you wish to read, please skip the test logs, which will be bolded. 

The room spun around him, and he took a few long, deep breaths hoping that it would stop.

He wast sure he could survive another few hours of this.

He wasn’t sure at all 

He was sweating, and his body throbbed all over. Clammy hands gripped the sides of his chair as he sat straight backed in his seat. A line of cold sweat dripped down the back of his neck. Blood had long since drained from his face, and he wondered if he looked as sick as he felt half expecting the bailiff to walk over with a bucket or something. A part of him fancied he could feel every eye in the room staring at him. The prosecution was still talking, but he could barely hear them as his head spun around and around in circles, ears ringing.

The lights pulsed.

He jerked out of it as a hand came to rest on his shoulder. He looked up, confused for a moment as he tried to figure out where he was, the room was partially tilted and it took him a moment to realise that he was slumped slightly to the side. Waffles had her head in his lap whimpering very softly.

“Adam, adam are you ok, do you need to step out.” 

He lifted his head and turned to look at Admiral Kelly, who now sat beside him, a hand on his shoulder.

His ears were still ringing but not enough to realise that the court had stopped.

The lead judge had held up a hand to the prosecution and was looking directly at him. 

Well… at least now the blood was rushing back to his head, and he could feel his ears burning, “Is everything alright, council?” The judge asked, “Does your witness need to step out.”

The lawyers turned to look at him, hints of both concern and concealed annoyance on their faces.

They looked at him expectantly.

He cleared his throat awkwardly, “No your honor. My apologies.”

His voice was surprisingly strong for someone who felt like he was about to pass out. The judge didn’t seem too annoyed at him, and looked on with some measure of concern. They whispered something to the nearby bailiff and then motioned the council to continue.

Admiral Kelly didn’t move seats keeping one hand on his shoulder. The bailiff walked over after things had started up again and sat next to them for a moment, “If you need to step out.” He whispered, “Take the side door to your right and someone will let you back in.”

He nodded, “Ill be alright, but…. Thank you.”

The man nodded and stood returning to the front of the room.

“As you can see, their first attempts at creating a proper drug cocktail to dull the pain of direct neural interface, was a complete disaster. Dr. Gladstone, assuming you were forced to use drugs instead of subdermal implants, how would you have gone about this? What is the proper procedure dictated by ethical state law.”

“Drug trials can take months to years, we test them on animals, rats monkeys and even inject them into synthetically grown human tissues and tube grown organs before we even test on animals. Each phase of testing can take up to eighteen months in clinical trials, and if the drug proves to be wrong we start over again.”

“Have you ever done phased drug testing on human subjects.”

“No, certainly not.”

“But of course they continued. May the prosecution present Experimental log 32 for For consideration by the court.”

Experimental log #32:

Over the past experiments we have been testing multiple drug mixtures to try and reduce the pain induced by the Direct neural interface our most recent tests have involved morphine much to our resident doctors discouragement it is one of the few drugs we have found capable of suppressing the pain induced by the direct neural interface. This test involves the use of an automatic dispenser controlled by the pain sensors in the arm.

The subject, as before has been sedated for the implantation of the test augmetic. This time however the drug reservoir has a direct link to the bloodstream. 

-recording break-

The subject seems to be stable and moving around without much interference, although slightly lethargic and a little dopy due to the drugs.

We made sure to remove the augmetic well before the drug reservoir ran out. This seems to be successful and stable Several more tests are to be made to confirm this before moving on to the next stage. 

“Dr, do you happen to know the laws in relation to the regulation and use of morphine during testing?”

The doctor nodded, “Morphine is heavily regulated even on the research level owing to its additive properties. Only doctors are allowed to prescribe it, and even then, the morphine dosages are regulated and reviewed by an internal board of directors. There is a cutoff point for the amount of morphine allowed for personal use,and the amount of morphine allowed for medical use. This cap can be broken if the board of directors determines the patient is terminal and in extreme pain.”

“How about for research purposes.”

“You can’t research with morphine, and you certainly cannot give it to a patient with no prior history of injury, or other medical conditions.”

“Thank you doctor, the prosecution wishes to present experimental log 34 to consideration.” 

Experiential log #34:

Our continued experimentation has lead to the conclusion that stronger chemicals may be required to reduce the pain, one subjects auto-dispensary caused an overdose When the subject spent some time prodding and poking at the implant site it caused excruciating pain that was responded to by the auto dispensary by flooding the body with over 500milligrams of morphine. A stronger painkiller would mean lower doses are required thus avoiding an overdose. Despite our team's medical advisors continuing protests. 

Prosecution turned to the judges, “You see here your honor that instead of considering the ethical questionability of their actions, they determined to use more morphine despite the overdose and even extend the use to even more potent drugs. These are not the actions of scientists who were considering ethics, or even the value of human life.”

“Objection your honor on conjecture about the thoughts of my client.”

The judge waved a hand, “It may pass.”

The defence took a seat.

The prosecution adjusted her tie, “Three people died as a result of these tests your honor. Marvin Dess, William Moseratt and Angela Vilgrin. Not once were the tests paused or delayed. Instead, they moved onto the next phase of testing.”

Adam was starting to feel a little better now. He wasn’t sweating so much and he had finally managed to even out his breathing.

“The prosecution would like to present experimental log 28.”

Experimental log #28

Calibration of the arm mounted augmetic seemed to proceed without error or difficulty, The drugs delivered through the internal reservoir developed by Dr. Nkosi renders the subject inured against the supposed pain induced by the augmetic. The primary tests we will be administering are of the use of high strength servo motors to power the augmeitc, reducing its weight and increasing the power behind the subjects rapid motions. 

-Recording break-

The Reaction of the servo motors and torsion cables was far too extreme delivering significant damage and trauma to the subject, Further testing will have to be done and fine tuning of the suits will be needed. 

Adam knew what was coming and tried to close his eyes and block out the sounds as the next visual log was projected before him. 

Audio-visual log transcript:

The subject appears bleary and unresponsive. The augmentic is mounted on their right arm, supposedly their dominant one according to the research notes. The subject is drawn to attention by the scientist administering light taping on their cheek. Upon raising their arm the subject appears a little shocked at the size of the augmetic and the fact it is connected directly to an external power source, questioning the scientist on this who confirms it is just an experimental version. The augmetic appears to only be active on the elbow joint. The scientist appears to be requesting the subject extend his arm in an attempt to punch an invisible foe. Upon doing so the augmetic appears to cause an extreme reaction of force, resulting in not only damage to the subjects musculature, but outright stripping the subjects muscle tissues away from the bones, the pins seem to be functioning as anchor points as the subjects skin and muscles are removed from the skeletal structure. Functionally stripping the flesh away from the skeleton in a manner that can only be described as ‘glove like’. It appears that this area also contained the drug delivery interface as part way through the emergency removal of the upper section of the augmetic, the subject seemed to come out of the semi stupor and begin to register the damage done to themselves, screaming and becoming violent. It was only after the subject was re-drugged with the remaining contents of the drug reservoir that they calmed down.

His attempts to block out the sound do not stop him from hearing the hydraulic hiss, the tight whirr, and the horrific cracking popping noise as flesh is torn from bone. The screaming echoed around in his head. His heart was beating at a million miles an hour. Sweat poured down his back and neck and in between his shoulder blades. Flashes of red sky cut before his vision, the sound of gunfire and the smell of ash.

Admiral kelly squeezed his shoulder hard bringing him back. The dog was halfway in his lap her head pressed against him, and the Bailiff from earlier was on his other side steadying him as his body seemed prone to leaning to one side.

He took a few very deep breaths.

A few of the judges were watching him, but they didn’t stop the proceedings this time. Most of them just looked like they wanted an excuse to look away.

“Your honors, this is not the last log in the series. Even after the catastrophic failure, they continue to implant the steel ee pieces onto test subjects without prior testing in a controlled environment. I believe we have been making realistic ballistic dummies for the past thousand years. I am sure there is something that could have been done.”

Adam was fading.

The lights were growing up in his vision, turning everything around him white.

The defence stood, “THe defence calls for recess, your honors.”

There was a pause, “Recess granted. You have thirty minutes.” 

The room burst into a flurry of murmurs and movement. Admiral Kelly leaned forward hands on his arms, “Adam, you should get up, walk around a bit.”

He nodded and stood feeling the world tip around him as he did. With one hand he gripped heavily onto the back of the pews and staggered forward out of the room. Waffles followed after him whining and whimpering. He waved admiral Kelly off him as he wobbled his way down the hall and burst through the outside door and into open air. He took a deep long breath and leaned against the wall trying to choke down the bile that welled into his throat.

“You alright here buddy.”

Blinking owlishly, he turned to the side to see a man leaning against the wall on the other side of the door.

“You don’t look so good, Cigarette?” He asked offering a pack of the things towards him.

Adam waved a hand, “I don’t smoke but, thanks anyway.”

The man shrugged and lit up puffing a billow of smoke into the air, “You know breathing exercises.”

Adam blinked and nodded, “Yeah.”

“Don't forget to do them. It will help.”

Adam rubbed a hand across his forehead breathing slowly.

“You seem to know a lot about this. Am i that easy to see through?”

The man shook his head “I was a soldier during the panasian war, I know what PTSD looks like.”

“My father fought in the Panasian war.”

The man nodded, “Better get back inside while you still have some color, boy.”

He did as told. He didn’t know the man  but something about his calm demeanor and understanding was nice, and he stepped back inside patting waffles on the head as he walked back towards the courtroom.

He sat down before anyone else was there just yet and rested his head in his hands breathing slowly and evenly. The room slowly filled up again, and before he really knew it, things were back in session.

“The prosecution would like to present Experimental log 31” 

He closed his eyes and began to count slowly breathing in and out, in and out.” 

Experimental log #31

This test is the first among the replacement for servo motors for hydraulics The system was far slower and makes use of a combination of fast extension pistons and slower extension ones for combination. The test is the same as before a simple arm extension in the guise of  a punch. However the augmetic will also include the shoulder. We have increased the dosage of the painkiller as so to prevent the increased implantation volume from inducing a negative reaction in the subject. -Recording break-

The reaction from the hydraulics was stronger than expected, and the delay and stack up of orders has caused significant issues. A halt override taken directly from the nerve system needs to be implemented. 

He squeezed his eyes tight shut 

Audio-visual log transcript:

 The subject appears to be only semi responsive, appearing to function at a 12 on the GCS, Only held there by the active responsiveness of their motor function. This appears to fade somewhat when the subject is given physical stimuli by the scientist in the form of a light slap on the cheek. Bringing the subject back to consciousness. The subject is then encouraged to make the punching action as prior experiments. The subject does so, the fast reaction of the piston seems to achieve the scientist's goal, However the long extension piston appeared to continue extending. This continued, dragging the subjects arm outwards, dislocating the subjects shoulder, then elbow as well as wrist. The subject appeared to be distressed at this, however not unduly in pain. The scientist having stepped back to observe the outcome of events. The extension of the piston continued beyond tolerable human limits. The piston continues to extend despite the protests of the subject and attempts at removing it. The extension continued forcefully separating the subjects limbs at both the elbow and shoulder joint, ripping tendon and muscle as well as ligament structures, fully separating the limb in to two parts and away from the body. It is at this point the subject began to scream in terror and panic till the researcher sedated the subject. 

A door opened at the back of the courtroom as a few more people stepped out. Adam sat there on the bench, his head tilted back and staring at the ceiling breathing even and slowly as light and color swirled around them. He could what speaking, but didn’t really hear what was being said.

He just had to keep himself together.

“....Log 35 to the court.” 

Experimental log #35

Continued experimentation indicates that a combination of servo motors, torsion cables and hydraulics are likely to result in the desired effect. Since the previous experiments a stop override has been implemented in to the systems. This prevents the hydraulics from continuing to extend despite the users body having ceased movement. This should result in the desired movement structures. We are moving on from the single arm testing considering the current functionality and strength amplification satisfactory. The current test is simply to get the two lower limb implants to function in tandem with walking. We have had to once again increase the level of drugs in the users system to prevent the reaction to the pain induced by the interfacing devices. 

-Recording break- 

While the system is capable of walking, the addition of hydraulics have caused the system to be heavier and more cumbersome than intended. Additional servo motors and possible leaf springs for artificial support tendons will have to be added to prevent the augmetics from lagging behind their users.

“Objection your honor…. The court has seen enough….. This is simply…”

“Objection denied council. The evidence stands. If you must you may leave the room.”

“But members of the audience…”

“Can step out if they need to.”

Audio-visual Log transcript:

The subject once again appears to be somewhat unresponsive. This ceases when the scientist provides a physical interaction with the subject, tapping them on the shoulder. The subject appears to be somewhat disoriented. Upon being prompted to walk the subject beings to walk without much in the way of impediment, though seeming to tug at the augments as if they are holding the subject back. The subject is then prompted to move at a might higher speed. Running if possible. The subject manages this for two steps before the continued pulling against the augmetic and movement against the interface needles appears to pull the subject’s leg free, removing large sections of the subjects muscle tissues and nerves along with it. The subject seems to be disturbed, if not in pain. Likely due to the drug reservoir and input mounted on the subjects arm. The subject however seems to be announcing that they can no longer move their legs as the researcher requested. The subject is then sedated and recording ends. 

Adam is being held up again by Admiral kelly his body tilting widely sideways and he is having trouble finding the orientation of the room.” 

“.... experimental log 38 as a demonstration of the scientists moving development far too quickly.” 

Experimental Log #38

Increased response time in the legs combined with the introduction of support springs within the armour have reduced that movement restrictions of the armour and made it much harder for the user to ‘pull away’ from the armor, this combined with several additional straps and metal binding to keep the users legs attached directly to the augmetics have solved several of the most recent problems. The newest set of experiments are moving on to vertical movement, focusing on the subjects ability to jump and move around obstacle strewn environments. 

-Recording break- 

It appears the engineers did not calibrate the hydraulics and other systems to function as shock absorbers, but rather only as force amplification devices. Meaning that impact shock is taken fully by the users body, This would normally not be an issue, however with the additional force and weight provided by the augmetic seems to cause issues upon landing. 

Audio-visual Log transcript:

The subject is suffering the same symptoms as prior subjects, low levels of function and unresponsiveness. Once the subject is roused from the stupor via an open handed impact to the cheek, delivered by the researcher,  they are directed to attempt an obstacle course. The subject seems to have little trouble with the primary obstacles, clearing them with little effort, however their recovery from each obstacle appears to be ungainly and improper. The subject is then presented with a  three meter high wall and instructed to go over it. Rather than scaling it as expected the subject simply jumped over the wall, exhibiting far more mobility and control than prior subjects in experiments. However upon landing the subjects legs appear to buckle and collapse under them, folding at several points that do not have joints. Indicating shattering of the bones. The subject seems unphased by the injury, Pointing it out to the researcher and asking if that is normal. This indicates that the drugs being used are of a high enough dosage and strength to suppress not only extreme pain but the shock reaction of the body. 

He can feel another person holding him up from the other side, but mutters that he is ok when anyone asks. E just keeps counting and breathing counting and breathing knowing that it has to be over soon. He just needs to hold himself together 

Experimental log #42

The final tests regarding midriff functionality have been completed, with shockingly low failure or complications compared to prior testing phases, we are putting this down to our own excellent ongoing improvements of the system. This final text is a sequential system test where a single subject will be required to use each individual part in sequence to ensure that no errors are likely to occur during the whole body testing or further complications are likely to occur.

-break in recording-

The subject suffered no ill effects due to the armour itself. However the subject seemed to become agitated and seemed to be suffering ill effects until they were returned to the augmetics. So long as prolonged exposure to the augmetics is not an ongoing factor we do not see an issue with this. 

“These testings had immense costs and horrific side effects to those who participated. Many of these men and women seen here are not functional or alive to testify in court as to what happened, however, the prosecution would like to call Admiral Vir to the stand as a representative of those who could not be here today, and s a member of the steel eye operation himself to ive the court a little idea about what this experiment did to people even when fully operational.”

Adam was still feeling light headed but even then he still knew what this was. This is what he was here for. Thi was the moment he had come to be a part of, the moment that he was here to help all those soldiers and test subjects used by steel eye.

Admiral Kelly stood with him as he made it to his feet, but he brushed off her hand and walked towards the witness stand. The judge stopped him on his way up.

“Are you well enough to testify Admiral?”

“This is why I came, your honor. Even if I had to crawl through a field of glass to get here.”

The courtroom murmured as he was sworn in, and he sat down feeling the eyes of the entire room on him.

He was still sweating and light headed.

“State your name for the record.”

“Adam Allen Vir.”

“And what is your position in the UNSC.”

“I am Fleet admiral of the UNSC space armada on loan to the GA.”

“And what branch?”

“Originally the air division. I trained at the Aerial combat academy as a fighter and shuttle pilot before being a member of the crew on the enterprise.”

“And how did you end up on Anin.”

“The Enterprise was being decommissioned for some wok, so I offered to go to Anin and be part of the war effort against the Drev.”

“And as a fighter pilot, you didn’t see much time on the ground.”

“No ma’am, I was primarily air support at that time.”

His voice was strong and hard, and the longer he talked the straighter he sat. he had to do this for them. He would NOT fall apart now.

“How did you end up on the ground forces then, Admiral.”

“Volcanic activity, ma’am, they call it the dark season when ash chokes the ai miles into the sky. It isn’t safe to land a ship or fly a jet in such conditions, so my vehicle was grounded. By that time the war was going badly and they needed every man they could get.”

“Were you trained for ground combat, Admiral.”

“Yes at the academy we were trained in ground combat though not as extensively.”

“And you lost your leg to a Drev.”

He reached down hand to his leg remembering the screaming of a red sky above, “Yes, I did.”

“What happened after that?”

“I ended up in a triage tent in out forward operating base. There was no medicine because all our supplies had been used up.”

“Would you say that you were delirious during that time.”

The defence stood quickly “Objection your honor. Leading the witness.”

“Dismissed, council.” The judge said, waving a hand.

“There were no painkillers, ma’am, so maybe. If not delirious than I was at least not in a right state of mind. I remember floating halfway in between being conscious and unconscious. I was in so much pain its…. Had to describe.” His voice wavered before he had it back on track shoring it up and strengthening it with memories of the men and women waiting back at the rehabilitation center.

“And at this time you were approached by Admiral Ablemen about the steel eye project?”

“Yes ma’am.”

“And did he detail any specifics.”

He paused thought for a moment trying to remember back into memories that he really didn’t want to foster, “Not…. really. It's hard to remember but I…. I remember him saying that we could help him win the war. I remember him saying that when I woke up I would be a new man. He gave us the choice to go home or serve the UNSC one last time.”

“In your opinion, would you have said yes had you been more conscious.”

“Objection based on conjecture your honor.”

“Objection accepted.”

Adam paused and the mn let him continue, “Wat DO you remember about what happened to you.”

“I…. remember pain and….. Anger. I was never really all there during the steel eye project. I remember feeling invincible, like I could do anything but at the same time, hazy. I remember getting orders and going out, and then nothing after that.”

“Did they tell you there would be rugs involved.”

“No ma’am.”

“And after the war was over, what happened. How did all of this affect you?”

He paused and struggled to speak for a moment, opening his mouth and then closing, “I…. have never been so hopeless in my entire life. I tried to get help with the Veterans association but my claim was denied. I…. went through withdrawals…. Horrible horrible drug withdrawals where I. I was in so much pain, I just….”He paused then lifted his head to look up at th courtroom making eye contact with them. His voice was as strong as ever “I wanted to die, and I would have done it if I hadn’t had a good support system in my family. After a few months my brother got me in contact with a group of people who got ahold of my service dog, and I was able to heal.”

“Does what happened still affect you”

“Yes Ma’am.”

“In what ways.”

“I still have long term PTSD, and while it is controlled and I am no longer on medication, I still have bad days. Days where I can’t move or think, days where the quietest nosies send me into a panic.”

“Were you ever compensated for your injuries, Admiral.”

He paused again and shook his head, “No ma’am, I never received help.”

“Thank you admiral, you may be seated.”

He stood, his head was clear and his hands were dry. He stepped down from the podium with his chin raised and his back straight returning to his seat. He had done it. He had done what he needed to do and the only thing that was lft was to survive the rest of the trail.

He could do that.

He survived operation steel eye didn’t he?

So he could certainly survive this.