(Ok I know I’m a tiny-leaning shifter but I’m in a beeg fren mood so have this thingy I thought of for Kyle)

The state I found you in was heartbreaking enough, to see such a small person like you so badly injured tore me apart, but to find you on a war torn battlefield among corpses of soldiers from both sides? I nearly cry from simply thinking about it.

Once I got yah back to my ship you were so frightened, so unsure about trusting me, it hurt but at the same time I understood, I’ve been in your shoes more times then I wanna admit lil dude, thankfully you opened up to me and I’d even dare to say we bonded a little.

I don’t know what unholy circumstances lead you to be this way, or who or what did this to you, but I’ll watch over yah lil guy, I’ll get yah fixed up and bring you home. My bounty can wait, right now you need my full attention, and I’ll gladly give you that and more, whatever it takes to make you feel happy and safe, I’ll do it.

Veronica Ortiz de Zárate, oc from original setting

1d6 Planets

1. Ultra Mars: A very similar planet to the red planet from our solar system, but larger - about 50% larger than Earth (or 2.5x bigger than the original Mars). It has red soil, polar ice caps, and frequent dust storms. It also has a thin but breathable atmosphere and is sparsely settled by humans. It is orbited by three moons, Phlegyas Oenomaus and Otrera. 2. GL007: The largest gas giant in the Gattixus-Lux dual star system. It is uninhabited, as its surface is not stable enough to land on, let alone live on. However, there are research stations on nine of its forty four moons. Some scientists live at these stations for years or even decades at a time, studying the rapidly changing climates of GL007. Nicknamed “The Aurora Planet” and “The Rainbow Giant”, GL007 has a thick, swirling atmosphere whose makeup is so unstable that it’s colors are constantly shifting as the various gases react with one another. 3. Limbo: This small, rocky planet once served as a jail for a totalitarian galactic empire. Its population is descended primarily from those who were jailed and awaiting trial when the empire began to crumble. The minimal terraforming and forestation that the empire did to make the planet survivable has since evolved into a lush wilderness. Most people still live in repurposed jail buildings, but there has been a recent movement of people seeking a more nomadic lifestyle, living off the land without permanent settlement at all. 4. Drollup: A planet with diverse life and biomes, inhabited by an advanced species of cephalopod. They appear not unlike what we would recognize as octopi, and have built great civilizations, with a majority of Drollup’s oceans being developed. They need water to survive, but have developed technology to travel not only over land, but in the air and even short distances into space. 5. Jason’s World of Deals: the entirety of this small planet has been transformed into a used ship lot. Jason sells everything from small mechs and single person vessels to decommissioned fleet ships designed for 100 person or more crews. The planet is patrolled by a combination of organic and android guards, but enterprising thieves have been known to make it out with stolen parts or even entire ships now and then. 6. Bacchus: This planet’s atmosphere is composed of chemicals that are mildly intoxicating to humans. Prolonged exposure is likely detrimental, though no conclusive studies have been done on the matter. Between its stunning rock formations, lush scenery, and what most visitors describe as a “pleasant buzz”, it has become a popular vacation spot. Bacchus is not a densely populated world, but its few inhabitants are glad for human tourists to spend off-world money at their establishments.

Haruka's Clumsy Week: Part 2

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Despite the ridiculous challenges, Haruka persevered. At one point, he even attempted to invent something himself – a "smart" alarm clock waking you up not with a loud sound but with a pot in hand.

Though met with skepticism, Haruka insisted it could revolutionize alarm clocks. The invention became an internet sensation, though no one dared to buy it in real life.

(The investor loved it).

One day, a shocking event occurred in the office. Haruka's smart computer, disliking the program's source code, decided to change it. This turned every office computer into "smart" abstract artists. The office became an exhibition center, but judging by colleagues' displeased expressions, the artistic taste of the computers left much to be desired.

Taking a break, Haruka sat in a park, trying to escape the technological madness. "Smart" sparrows surrounded him, attempting to steal crumbs from his hands.

Someone sat next to him – Ayri. "Hey, Haruka. Tired of this tech insanity?" she asked.

"Yeah, it's like a nightmare. Even sparrows aren't ordinary anymore," Haruka replied, shooing the persistent birds.

"Maybe sometimes we just need to take a break from this madness and enjoy what's around us. Like these trees in the park," Ayri suggested.

Haruka smiled and agreed. In that moment, he realized that despite technological adventures, it's essential to find balance and joy in simple, uncomplicated things.

From that point on, Haruka decided to take a break from his "smart" world and spend time away from technology. He visited his grandmother's village, where there were no gadgets or smart devices. There, he found tranquility and simple joy in being surrounded by nature and traditions.

He understood that, despite all the amazing innovations, sometimes it's crucial to return to basics and relish life without a constant gaze at screens and endless updates. In this simple disconnection from the tech world, Haruka found true harmony and laughter at his absurd days.

Star Trek Set Tour 5/?: Sick Bay

The "I know a Guy" mechanic, but you can't just make up a new npc to help. Instead, you can once per session point at an established npc and say, "aw, shit, that's my ex."

Inspired by @turbofanatic and @deadwooddross

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Some photos of the Star Trek The Next Generation Enterprise-D sets, from the STTNG Interactive Technical Manual CDROM, 1994.

Scavengers Reign trailer

Idw why but I feel like I need to clarify this. The undersuit part of kyles armor is just one big, plush jumpsuit the covers just about ball of him except for his head and hands. It’s also by and large bullet proof and works like the undersuit of the mjolnir armor Spartans wear. It’s what helps enhance his strength, speed, agility n shit, the actual armor is just armor but his undersuit is where the real magic happens.

Veronica and Longin, he is @kholbatar ‘s character

On the set of Alien with Ridley Scott, Ian Holm, and Sigourney Weaver.

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In the heart of a modern metropolis, where technology marched ahead of time, was a world consumed by gadgets and social media. There was an unordinary guy - his name was Haruka and he was an absolutely clumsy mess while facing the challenges of a tech-driven society.

Haruka woke up one morning, and when attempting to get out of bed, he got stuck in his own blanket.

"Oh, not again," he grumbled, wrestling with the fabric like a newborn.

Realizing he was late for work at "Megatech Labs," a company dealing with cutting-edge tech, Haruka rushed around his apartment. In his haste, he stumbled onto his smart fridge, which promptly invited him to participate in a culinary contest.

Eventually, Haruka made it to the streets, running frantically to make it to work. Engrossed in his smartphone, he failed to notice a trash bin in his path. Colliding with it, his foot caught some entangled trash. 

Not having time to deal with it, Haruka soared down the street, in turn dragging the bin and attracting attention. Onlookers dubbed him as "trash train" as the garbage behind him didn't fail to follow him. A few unbelievable people threw their trash into the moving bin (they landed it).

Reaching his office, Haruka was immediately called to a meeting. Before he entered, the security guard swiftly untangled him, much to Haruka's embarrassment.  

To his surprise, a new intern, Ayri, had joined Megatech Labs. She exuded intelligence, making everything around her seem like a math equation. Trying to impress her, Haruka shared his morning's blanket ordeal.

Ayri glanced at him for a moment and deadpanned, "I seriously joined this team." 

As the meeting continued, their new miraculous "smart" umbrella started producing rain without anyone's order. Workers attempted to shield themselves from this invention (that priced twice as much as a standard umbrella) with the smaller prototypes. Haruka tried to open his, but it decided it wanted to be a regular umbrella today and stayed closed.

Everyone was drenched. 

The next day, disaster struck the office. The "smart" coffee machine decided users would find joy in butter milk instead of coffee. The collective reaction was....impressive.

In the evening, Haruka went to a café, ordered tea, and proceeded to get shoved by a smart table juggling cups. His tea got spilled onto one of the customers and unimpressed, Haruka pleaded with the table to stop the bizarre performance. It didn't and Haruka had to face a displeased man he learned was one of their investors—

“My duty is to let you all die,” he told her, not even harshly but with a terrible misery, the sadness of hundreds of years. “I should just walk away and let this happen, and record the story of it for those to come, as though there is anyone who will ever come. I should not be here. I am not a part of your stories.” - Adrian Tchaikovsky, Elder Race

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