un: aurora | text

[arora]

Hello, citizens of Etraya.

Our next mission will begin on Friday, November 8th. I will be assigning each of you to a team, and you and your team will be tasked with constructing a vehicle. Once completed, you’ll race your vehicle against other teams. The winning team will be awarded a special prize and will also have a hand in selecting the theme of our next mission.

The objective of this mission is simple: demonstrate your teamwork, creativity, and your resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.

There are no losers.

Thank you,
Aurora

Comments

un: Jay.T | Text

[leastdramatic]

How many people in a team and what kind of vehicles can we make?

un: Manny | Voice to Text

[bigpoofymammoth]

[Quite frankly, this is Manny's first time using the network. It took him a couple of minutes before he figured out how it works. And because of the circumstances of his arrival, this would be the first time he'd seen Aurora in any capacity, even if it’s not in person.]

What kind of "special prizes" are you handing out for the winners?

un: appleaday

[saudades]

no losers, really?
so even last place won't be falling behind on earning points for their universe? that's a relief!

[he knows it won't be that easy to make Aurora trip up, of course, but this has been the first opportunity to speak with Echo's AI, and he's got to start somewhere.]

un; chrollo

[bookofpowers]

Miss Aurora.

How does this prove worth in your eyes?

un: asano | text

[revengeisalie]

Are you fucking serious right now?

[arora]

There will be a minimum of three assigned per team. I would like a maximum of five but may adjust as needed.

You can create any vehicle as long as it can hold two individuals, and its wheels touch the ground.

[arora]

I was intending on personalizing them for the winners.

[arora]

Your participation ensures your continued presence here on Etraya.

[leastdramatic]

Can you give us any info on the course or not yet?

[arora]

My role is solely to watch over those entrusted to my care. You are not here to prove your worth to me, but to Echo.

[arora]

Missions must continue regardless of previous circumstances.

[bookofpowers]

Do they not tell you what they're looking for?

[arora]

I cannot.

You must ready yourself for any potential challenges.

[bigpoofymammoth]

So what you are saying is, if I were to request an ice sculpture, I'd have it as my prize for winning, correct?

[arora]

No.
I assume my lack of knowledge is to prevent influencing you toward specific goals.

[arora]

Taking requests was not within my original plans, but it's something that I can do.

[bigpoofymammoth]

I see. Is there a catch to it?

[arora]

There's no catch to your prizes.

These are rewards for your hard work.

[bookofpowers]

I see. This may or may not be related to the mission, but I heard you take requests.

Would you be able to tell me more about it?

[bigpoofymammoth]

Okay then. By the way, I overheard the others say that you'd greeted them at that hospital and gave them a rundown about the situation here. Was there any reason why it’s different for me and a few others?

[Manny's still not pleased about the circumstances of his arrival at Etraya.]

[arora]

Please specify.

[arora]

I was temporarily out of commission. I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

[bigpoofymammoth]

Commission? What do you exactly mean by that?

[Manny, being a mammoth from prehistoric times, has no clue about how AIs work.]

[arora]

My systems were compromised. Because of this, I was unable to interact with new arrivals.

[bookofpowers]

No further knowledge to specify further.