9: sleep mode
Prompt: Yawn
Word count: 1011
Obligatory I know basically nothing about computer languages or coding, I did my best to google but I know this is entirely wrong, don’t @ me I’m a humanities major. Also Tumblr goofed the formatting so I did my best.
Set post-Endwalker, contains spoilers for the Omega raids and the Beyond the Rift sidequests.
ACCESS FILES > LOCAL > EVOLUTION DIRECTIVES > PENDING INVESTIGATION > SUBFOLDER TITLE ‘INVESTIGATION HEARTLESS.’
APPROXIMATE LOC 68° N 51° E ETHEIRYAN LOCAL - GEOLOCATION SENSORS INSUFFICIENT FOR DETAILED CELESTIAL POSITIONING. COLLOQUIAL DESIGNATION “CAMP BROKEN GLASS.” RESUME ENTRY.
Chassis requires additional thermal shielding.
>function Create Sub-directive (PERSONAL UPGRADES) {
>request further modification by Garlond Ironworks designations BIGGS and WEDGE. Improvements to insulation increase chances of survival by estimated 68.327% in adverse climates. Estimated improvements to combat capability: negligible. }
The mortals belonging to the function groups designations EORZEAN ALLIANCE - SUBSET ILSABARDIAN CONTINGENT and GARLEAN EMPIRE (DEFUNCT) - SUBSET IST LEGION have provided a wealth of data for this unit’s review regarding the ongoing examination of the ability known as ‘strength of heart.’ Archival of audiovisual recordings into appropriate sub-storage folders in progress, completion status: 73.14%.
Companion designations ALPHA and WARRIOR OF LIGHT
>function File Update Required (WARRIOR OF LIGHT) {
>query VOICE: “I have previously explained the personal designations of the Omicrons. Prior to my reassignment to the self-evolving weapons construct chassis designated OMEGA, this unit was known as M-017. I understand that, prior to your evolution into the weapon designated WARRIOR OF LIGHT, your personal designation was HANAMI HAGANE. Which is your current preferred designation? Please respond.” }
Awaiting response…
Visual feedback indicates changes to facial muscles records designation FROWN. Audio: 《I am not a weapon anymore. My name is Hanami.》
File updates applied.
Companion designations ALPHA and HANAMI HAGANE are undergoing rituals in preparation for nightly energy recovery. Ritualistic significance unclear. Alpha is not an organic being, and his design parameters allow him to draw energy solely from food consumption. Records from previous observation of Hanami Hagane’s physiological makeup and evaluation of planetary technological and pharmaceutical development indicate organic creatures native to Etheirys possess means to produce pharmaceuticals, local designation ETHERS, which would allow for multiple days of activity without requiring extended rest periods.
>query VOICE: “I require clarification on the purpose of your ‘sleep.’ We Omicrons entered a similar state while undergoing repairs or routine diagnostics, but this mode leaves you vulnerable to attack and slows reaction times to potential environmental hazards. Why do you persist in entering this state, rather than utilizing substances which replenish energy levels without requiring stasis? Please respond.”
Visual response impaired: Hanami Hagane is presently modifying chassis, local designation CLOTHING. Hypothesis: substitution of clothing reduces impairment to functions required for current task. Current modification local designation SWEATER provides equivalent thermal insulation to chassis modification designation ARMOR, but does not provide adequate protection in case of physical attack. Audio: 《What, do you mean using drugs to stay awake? I did that a few times. It only works for a day or two at most, anyway, then you get so jittery and useless that you have to sleep anyway and you are out for a week recovering. It really is not worth it unless you’re stuck somewhere you can’t catch a few hours.》
Response contains insufficient data.
>query VOICE: “I require further information. What is the cause of this phenomenon you describe as ‘jittery?’ Records indicate the substance you call ‘ether’ is engineered to replenish energy expended by both physical and mental labor. Is there some component it lacks?”
Visual response impaired: chassis modifications ongoing. Audio: 《Yes? I asked a healer about it once, she said something about us needing sleep because we need to dream. It’s…I think it is how our minds sort through all the things we see and feel. You probably do not need to dream, I have no idea if you know what I’m talking about.》
Response contains insufficient data.
>query VOICE: “What is this phenomenon you refer to as ‘dreaming?’”
Awaiting response…
Awaiting response…
Hypothesis: chassis modifications have impaired audio sensors belonging to Hanami Hagane. Suggested action: repetition of query
>PAUSE.
Visual response unclear, pending further analysis. Subject’s mouth exhibits muscular movements designation SMILE, but previous data indicates contraction of facial muscles surrounding eyes indicate negative emotions, possible designation SADNESS. Audio: 《It’s what we do when our hearts work through what our minds can’t make sense of, I guess. …I am going to bed now. Come on, Alpha—there you go. Omega, do you want to come up here? It should keep you warm. We will leave for Bestways Burrow in the morning.》
Response contains insufficient data. Further queries unlikely to improve responses.
>function Define term (dreaming) {
>Access: Native physiology > Neuro-psychological > A succession of images, ideas, sensations, and emotions that occur in organic minds during sleep. Dreaming periods observed to last between 5 and 20 minutes, cumulative total average 2 hours per rest cycle. Purpose unknown. }
Response requires action. Hypothesis: thermal energy generated by Alpha and Hanami Hagane will prove sufficient in heating this chassis, estimated reduced energy expenditure to maintain function: 29698.032 joules.
>respond VOICE: “I require manual assistance in reaching the mattress. Proposed schedule for departure within acceptable time frame.”
Undergoing external transport. Awaiting gyroscopic feedback…
Designations Alpha and Hanami Hagane are both reclined in horizontal positions conductive to sleep. Proposed destination: rear arc of Hanami Hagane’s knee joints. Leg structures provide a defensible position and proximity of organic structures will ensure efficient heating.
Alpha continues to defy all logic and has relocated to lay on top of this unit. Impairment to function: negligible.
Visual analysis unavailable due to sensor obstruction. Audio: 《Good night, Alpha. …Omega.》
Visual analysis unavailable due to sensor obstruction. Audio: 《[Kweh!]》
No response required.
>respond VOICE: “Good night, Hanami Hagane. Good night, Alpha.”
Current chassis contains limited biometric sensors. Based on observed patterns, Alpha is already asleep. Insufficient data available to hypothesize speed of Hanami Hagane’s sleep cycle.
Hypothesis: if ‘dreaming’ is the mechanism by which organic beings process their experiences, functionally sensory data altered by organic logic pathways, this unit may dream by remaining in a state of rest while processing data from ongoing investigation.
>function Update function (background processing) {
>apply new name: DREAMING }
Function updates applied.
This unit will commence dreaming.
SYSTEM REVIEW: ENTRY CONTAINS MINIMAL RELEVANCE TO PROPOSED FILE LOCATION. ADVISE DELETION OR RELOCATION TO OPTIMIZE STORAGE.
DELETE ENTRY Y/N?
>N
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