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➢ 003 | VIDEO
[Those who may have noticed Aya's (physical) absence since everyone's adventures in the bottle will be relieved to see the young Artificial Intelligence alive, well, and...perhaps a bit shinier than usual.]
[She had been experimenting with a new teflon glaze coating.]
[In addition, her petite form was nearly lost in the soft knitted sweater she was wearing. Completely hand-made, of course, and identical save for the individual size specifications of those presented to each and every employee of Stark Industries. (Everyone was welcome, by the way.) Unique to her ensemble, however, was the hat adorning her head as well. Aya being...well...Aya, of course, she says nothing about either of her current fashion choices. Oh, no. She has far more interesting topics to discuss with the Network this day.]
I have been devoting a significant percentage of my research time to studying the navigational methods employed by our current living situation in an effort to possibly discern not only where precisely we are located in this world, relative both to its known land masses and possibly other worlds surrounding it, but also in hopes of developing a better system in which we, as individuals, may easier travel.
Currently, the barrier surrounding our host reptile has limited maneuverability within the parameters of the city. However, this also presents something of a interesting situation.
It is my understanding that the turtle--particularly species native to the planet Earth--is a being in possession of internal sensors that allow them to detect the two opposite ends of any given planet's magnetic fields. Obviously, these are most prevalent in distinguishing between polar North and South; however, in many cases, it can be said that the minute changes in angular degrees longitude may also allow them to determine distances traveling East to West. I believe this is how the one known as Asti is capable of navigating through this world's waters. If that is the case, then relative to this world, we are in too constant a movement to accurately develop a magnetic-based system of direction, as this would be ever changing and thus, useless. What may be Magnetic North one day could be North-North West the next.
Even when engaged in inter-planetary travels, the calculations necessary in order to safely engage a ship's Warp Drive were based on the pre-established constant of Sector Zero, and a certain planet identified as the center of the universe. From there, it was a matter of placing into the equation each known planet located in the relative path traveled, as well as their respective orbits, gravitational fields, magnetic fields, and any other recorded anomalies that could be potentially detrimental to our safety in flight. These are not figures I am currently in possession of at this time.
[A pause. While it may seem to many--or, rather, anybody who's miraculously been able to follow Aya's train of thought until now--that she has stumbled upon a mental block, Aya does not appear frustrated at all. If anything, the hypothetical conundrum is amusing to her.]
I suppose what my intentions of conveying at this time are a curiosity as to how many individuals on the Turtle are able to navigate beyond visual memory and typical "landmark" associations with familiar streets.
Perhaps, then, I may be able to develop a better way for new arrivals to accurately find their way around.
[She had been experimenting with a new teflon glaze coating.]
[In addition, her petite form was nearly lost in the soft knitted sweater she was wearing. Completely hand-made, of course, and identical save for the individual size specifications of those presented to each and every employee of Stark Industries. (Everyone was welcome, by the way.) Unique to her ensemble, however, was the hat adorning her head as well. Aya being...well...Aya, of course, she says nothing about either of her current fashion choices. Oh, no. She has far more interesting topics to discuss with the Network this day.]
I have been devoting a significant percentage of my research time to studying the navigational methods employed by our current living situation in an effort to possibly discern not only where precisely we are located in this world, relative both to its known land masses and possibly other worlds surrounding it, but also in hopes of developing a better system in which we, as individuals, may easier travel.
Currently, the barrier surrounding our host reptile has limited maneuverability within the parameters of the city. However, this also presents something of a interesting situation.
It is my understanding that the turtle--particularly species native to the planet Earth--is a being in possession of internal sensors that allow them to detect the two opposite ends of any given planet's magnetic fields. Obviously, these are most prevalent in distinguishing between polar North and South; however, in many cases, it can be said that the minute changes in angular degrees longitude may also allow them to determine distances traveling East to West. I believe this is how the one known as Asti is capable of navigating through this world's waters. If that is the case, then relative to this world, we are in too constant a movement to accurately develop a magnetic-based system of direction, as this would be ever changing and thus, useless. What may be Magnetic North one day could be North-North West the next.
Even when engaged in inter-planetary travels, the calculations necessary in order to safely engage a ship's Warp Drive were based on the pre-established constant of Sector Zero, and a certain planet identified as the center of the universe. From there, it was a matter of placing into the equation each known planet located in the relative path traveled, as well as their respective orbits, gravitational fields, magnetic fields, and any other recorded anomalies that could be potentially detrimental to our safety in flight. These are not figures I am currently in possession of at this time.
[A pause. While it may seem to many--or, rather, anybody who's miraculously been able to follow Aya's train of thought until now--that she has stumbled upon a mental block, Aya does not appear frustrated at all. If anything, the hypothetical conundrum is amusing to her.]
I suppose what my intentions of conveying at this time are a curiosity as to how many individuals on the Turtle are able to navigate beyond visual memory and typical "landmark" associations with familiar streets.
Perhaps, then, I may be able to develop a better way for new arrivals to accurately find their way around.
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Preferably one that can be utilized by the vast majority of residents.
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I can ask Tony Stark. He would be the most likely person to have one.
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Thanks.
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Apologies, but as you are not a member of the Green Lantern Corps, I am prohibited from discussing the finite details. However, I can tell you that I am what you would colloquially refer to as a living robot...and my abilities come from the entity that had given me life.
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And what are the Green Lantern Corps? Is that one of the military entities here?
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To answer your last question in the simplest of terms: ...yes, we have been compared to such on multiple occasions.
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How did you join the Corps here? Is the Emperor in charge or is there a different branch here that you fall under?
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Thank you.
You may ask, although I am not certain I can offer an answer that would be satisfactory at this time. Perhaps if I were to inquire as to how one such as yourself makes the distinction?
And all Green Lanterns recognize one another's authority and position, regardless of universe of origin. It is that simple.
[One of the few things that is.]
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I'm not sure I understand about the Green Lanterns though. Are you saying the group isn't based out of Tu Vishan?
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That is similar to my own situation. I was initially programmed with a deep comprehension of protocol and many universal laws and regulations. However, I have also learned much from gaining first hand experience on the battlefield, and witnessing the actions of my superiors and all subsequent results.
[She'd evolved so much to the point where she was even starting to rebel against certain direct orders simply because she knew they were wrong. Which was...frightening, in some ways, but also hopeful in many others. After all, what could be more natural than a rebellious teenager?]
It is not.
The Green Lantern Corps were first established on the planet Oa, by the Guardians. Every universe that contains the Guardians has established parallel Corps, each similar enough on multiple levels that we are able to recognize one another as equals.
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[He's not sure 'person' is the right word, but it gets his point across.]
What do the Green Lanterns do? Police the universe? [He sounds skeptical, even if it's basically a larger scale FBI or CIA.]
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And, yes, I suppose that would be the simplest explanation. It is our duty to serve and protect those who are otherwise unable to defend themselves.
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So who do the Green Lanterns work for? Not who cuts the checks, but who writes the policies and procedures to make sure they follow the laws?
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The Guardians of Oa.
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I can tell you that, besides myself, there are--to my knowledge, at least three other Lanterns present.
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