05-19-2017, 11:11 PM
So, what was X to do here in this new expanse?
Logically, the first thing would be to gather information. In a strange new world, intuition would only take one so far. Knowing the world, the people within it, and how it all works would be a valuable expenditure of effort. Chances are that there would be at least one database devoted to archiving all of these things; the issue would be how to access this.
Perhaps there was an information network- like the primitive Internet, or the infinitely complex Cyberspace. X couldn't determine what such a network was here, however, since he lacked a connection.
Of course, he had Omnilium. If he lacked a connection, he would simply make one.
The android's titanium body shifted into auto-pilot, each mechanical step moving on its own. The Mega Man devoted all his mental processes to imagination, forming the idea of a link to this nebulous information highway. Without any certainty of what to expect, X pictured everything he could think of: a handheld device with a wireless adapter, an integral router within a machine, a physical entrance into a virtual dimension...
With all his resources devoted to this task, X couldn't take note of how much time he required to make this concept whole. Eventually, though, his effort did in fact take shape. His cameras, out of focus from his redirection of power, were suddenly invaded by the myraid of the visible spectrum. Rainbows danced across the vision sensors, and X became acutely aware of something in his body changing, like some remote system update. The prismatic show swirled away as quickly as it appeared, his eyes reaffirming the sight of the gradually approaching landmark yet off in the distance.
From the corner of his left eye, a textual diagnostic typed itself out:
Installation complete. Connecting to Dataverse...
Just like that, X's mind expanded. The so-called Dataverse was now free to browse at his will, and he had much yet to discover about this Omniverse. The android quickly checked that he was some distance away from any potential obstacle, then kept his body automated while his systems scanned the new wealth of information at his beck.
X made his first search regarding Omni, and what he found was either rumor and speculation, or details he already knew. The humanoid became aware of a certain distinction between individuals within the Omniverse, however; a person summoned by Omni personally was known as a "Prime," and bore all those summoning powers that the white deity had granted. Those summoned by Primes themselves, however, were called "Secondaries," and had no such ability for themselves. Already X began to sense a drastic power gap between these two distinctions, and such a rift most certainly led to conflict, or at least dislike.
The android's next search concerned the world at large, the Omniverse itself. There much more fruit to be found here, with many various documentations of dramatically different regions. A cursory scan revealed there were eight primary "Verses" that comprised the Omniverse, along with the Nexus that linked them all together. X found himself particularly surprised, however, to see that the Dataverse itself described as a functional world one was capable of entering. So it really was like Cyberspace after all...
Feeling particularly more enlightened to the nature of things, the Mega Man pondered for a moment on what he should look for next. The Dataverse, he realized, would just be an empty virtual existence if someone had not compiled all the information X had found so far. There had to be groups, alliances, or factions abound in the Omniverse- it would be unlikely that everyone would wander on their own agenda, and surely at least two people in a million would share some interest. So that became the android's next search, and arguably one of the most critical to survival.
A title that X had been seeing frequently throughout the various digital sites was "The Empire." Simple and straightforward, but with mysterious and potential sinister connotations. X's search led him to more detail on this Empire; how they bore an entire verse all of their own, how they held multiple outposts throughout the other major verses. Their tell-tale pearl-clad soldiers were the backbone of their military, and the Primes under their employ served as their many hands.
The Empire did not exist without an opposition, however, and that came in the form of "The Kingdom." Much as the imperials lived as a technological superpower, the Kingdom stood diametrically opposed to that, containing the more medieval of subjects. Magic, beasts, knights, and all other manner of old-fashioned or otherwise fantastical elements were gathered under this banner to some extent. It seemed bizarre to even imagine, but in the Omniverse, anything one could imagine at all seemed to be par for the course.
So what could X do here? Simple: as long as conflict existed, people would be looking for brave souls to help resolve it. Surely, the Dataverse would contain any public requests for help.
Instead, the android stumbled upon something else entirely.
The file seemed innocuous enough at a glance, being listed as an "incident report" in the megaplex of Coruscant. The scenario depicted within the file proved how drastic the event truly had been. An entire warpath carved down several city streets, rampant destruction and abuse of property. Every body found apparently seeped with rampant dark substance, corrupting their very essence into something else entirely. Disgust, horror, and fear of infection were all too apparent in the outline, despite professional attempts to disguise it.
X likened the enigmatic matter to a virus. That was the only connection he needed to draw to become interested.
The former Maverick Hunter searched through similar keywords he found in the document. Infection, darkness, Nebula- these returned results of similar reports. Incidents across all the Verses, indications of activity, movement, and recruitment. The conflicts formed the shape of an ensuing pandemic, and X immediately found within himself a new drive.
This threat must be disposed of-
You have (1) new message.
Logically, the first thing would be to gather information. In a strange new world, intuition would only take one so far. Knowing the world, the people within it, and how it all works would be a valuable expenditure of effort. Chances are that there would be at least one database devoted to archiving all of these things; the issue would be how to access this.
Perhaps there was an information network- like the primitive Internet, or the infinitely complex Cyberspace. X couldn't determine what such a network was here, however, since he lacked a connection.
Of course, he had Omnilium. If he lacked a connection, he would simply make one.
The android's titanium body shifted into auto-pilot, each mechanical step moving on its own. The Mega Man devoted all his mental processes to imagination, forming the idea of a link to this nebulous information highway. Without any certainty of what to expect, X pictured everything he could think of: a handheld device with a wireless adapter, an integral router within a machine, a physical entrance into a virtual dimension...
With all his resources devoted to this task, X couldn't take note of how much time he required to make this concept whole. Eventually, though, his effort did in fact take shape. His cameras, out of focus from his redirection of power, were suddenly invaded by the myraid of the visible spectrum. Rainbows danced across the vision sensors, and X became acutely aware of something in his body changing, like some remote system update. The prismatic show swirled away as quickly as it appeared, his eyes reaffirming the sight of the gradually approaching landmark yet off in the distance.
From the corner of his left eye, a textual diagnostic typed itself out:
Installation complete. Connecting to Dataverse...
Just like that, X's mind expanded. The so-called Dataverse was now free to browse at his will, and he had much yet to discover about this Omniverse. The android quickly checked that he was some distance away from any potential obstacle, then kept his body automated while his systems scanned the new wealth of information at his beck.
X made his first search regarding Omni, and what he found was either rumor and speculation, or details he already knew. The humanoid became aware of a certain distinction between individuals within the Omniverse, however; a person summoned by Omni personally was known as a "Prime," and bore all those summoning powers that the white deity had granted. Those summoned by Primes themselves, however, were called "Secondaries," and had no such ability for themselves. Already X began to sense a drastic power gap between these two distinctions, and such a rift most certainly led to conflict, or at least dislike.
The android's next search concerned the world at large, the Omniverse itself. There much more fruit to be found here, with many various documentations of dramatically different regions. A cursory scan revealed there were eight primary "Verses" that comprised the Omniverse, along with the Nexus that linked them all together. X found himself particularly surprised, however, to see that the Dataverse itself described as a functional world one was capable of entering. So it really was like Cyberspace after all...
Feeling particularly more enlightened to the nature of things, the Mega Man pondered for a moment on what he should look for next. The Dataverse, he realized, would just be an empty virtual existence if someone had not compiled all the information X had found so far. There had to be groups, alliances, or factions abound in the Omniverse- it would be unlikely that everyone would wander on their own agenda, and surely at least two people in a million would share some interest. So that became the android's next search, and arguably one of the most critical to survival.
A title that X had been seeing frequently throughout the various digital sites was "The Empire." Simple and straightforward, but with mysterious and potential sinister connotations. X's search led him to more detail on this Empire; how they bore an entire verse all of their own, how they held multiple outposts throughout the other major verses. Their tell-tale pearl-clad soldiers were the backbone of their military, and the Primes under their employ served as their many hands.
The Empire did not exist without an opposition, however, and that came in the form of "The Kingdom." Much as the imperials lived as a technological superpower, the Kingdom stood diametrically opposed to that, containing the more medieval of subjects. Magic, beasts, knights, and all other manner of old-fashioned or otherwise fantastical elements were gathered under this banner to some extent. It seemed bizarre to even imagine, but in the Omniverse, anything one could imagine at all seemed to be par for the course.
So what could X do here? Simple: as long as conflict existed, people would be looking for brave souls to help resolve it. Surely, the Dataverse would contain any public requests for help.
Instead, the android stumbled upon something else entirely.
The file seemed innocuous enough at a glance, being listed as an "incident report" in the megaplex of Coruscant. The scenario depicted within the file proved how drastic the event truly had been. An entire warpath carved down several city streets, rampant destruction and abuse of property. Every body found apparently seeped with rampant dark substance, corrupting their very essence into something else entirely. Disgust, horror, and fear of infection were all too apparent in the outline, despite professional attempts to disguise it.
X likened the enigmatic matter to a virus. That was the only connection he needed to draw to become interested.
The former Maverick Hunter searched through similar keywords he found in the document. Infection, darkness, Nebula- these returned results of similar reports. Incidents across all the Verses, indications of activity, movement, and recruitment. The conflicts formed the shape of an ensuing pandemic, and X immediately found within himself a new drive.
This threat must be disposed of-
You have (1) new message.