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Anomaly Class: Lunar Item: L-111 Threat Level: Red Containment Procedures:   Broadcasts of L-111 are to be intercepted and blocked from public viewing. Future broadcasts are to be traced and contained for Initiative research and purposes. On a side note; as of 10/11/XXXX, L-111 has been bumped up to Threat Level Red. Description:   Is a cognitive hazardous anomalous phenomenon that replaces a majority of public media news networks. L-111 cannot be traced to its source, nor does any record of the news station and the people representing it exists. L-111 activates when there is a major public issue and documents the events across the country. The same goes for international news. (It is unclear if L-111 has a limit to its effects. And the Initiative is not keen on pursuing that idea.) An instance of L-111 will often appear whenever an incident occurs. This instance is referred to L-111-01. Its appearance will vary depending on location. Characteristics such as ethni

Hey folks. Been a while. So I'm back in college for this semester and thing's have been pretty hectic on my end. Aside from classwork, I'm also doing other projects.  Hence why I've not gotten to doing MASS or NDI stuff as of yet. Probably might not get anything up anytime soon but I'll still keep you updated. Follow me on Twitter; AyyLmaos for all your updating needs!

     With the release of No Mans Sky, I've found myself particularly irritable in the way that the final product came out as. With so much games trying to capitalize off the procedural generation world that Minecraft had launched in it's time (though to be frank, procedural generation existed before that) No Mans Sky looked like it was about to take the next step forward from there. Instead, it took twenty steps backwards. Starbound which is like Terraria, made an interesting step in how it could take it's procedural generation. Albeit on the Two Dimension. A massive galaxy to explore, massive procedural content with context to go with it. (And actual content that can entwine with the Procedural Generated content.)  No Mans Sky, upon first announcement and teaser, looked to be rather interesting. It had a neat concept and it looked like it would succeed and push the boundaries of procedural generation, with the inclusion of multiplayer (which said before, would be a rar

NDI: Guide to New Dawn Initiative      To understand anomalies, one must understand the necessary principals and procedures that NDI adheres to. This guide will familiarize yourself with the basic structure and hierarchy of the organization, as well as their classifications of anomalous entities. This covers threat level for anomalous containment; security clearances, field operatives, tactical response teams, researchers, engineers, doctors and administration for staff and clearance levels; personnel classifications for individuals of interests and subjects. Security Clearance: Security clearances represents an object’s highest importance of interest to the organization. Of which, only select members of the staff’s position will have access to. This is done to keep personnel on a ‘need-to-know’ basis. Omni: The Omni clearance is a restricted clearance level given only to that of The Director of the organization. This clearance gives The Director unlimited control

            “A Turing Test?” Jewels replied with a hint of disbelief. “Surely you’re not serious Mr. Yale. Durendal’s been active for a week. What makes you think this machine’s capable of equal human level intelligence and awareness?” Yale was standing outside the examiner’s room where Durandel was held. The spherical machine was suspended by a docking module, one used to recharge drones. Only the module wasn’t hooked up to a battery station. He watched as the blue eye of the machine shift every which way. He could hear it from the other room as it made odd, whirring noises that sounded like humming.             “Jewels have you ever been around this contraption?” he replied with another question. Then the old man slowly turned his head towards him and shifts his mouth side to side. “Tell me; what are the primary directives this thing was programmed to follow?” Mark was hesitant for a bit. Not because of there being any possibility of the machine encountering an error t

Anomaly Class: Solar Item: S-539 Threat Level: Green Containment Procedures: S-539 is to be kept in standard containment quarters. S-539 is assigned to medical duty with two escorts and is free to eat among Initiative personnel in the mess hall. The subject however, is not allowed to have any physical contact with  them outside of the medical wing and must always wear gloves during this period. Description: S-539 is a middle aged Caucasian humanoid of Norwegian descent. Subject is 5.10ft tall and weighs about 213lbs. Numerous tattoos and runic bodily markings in multiple Proto-Norse dialects cover his body. S-539 has been observed to carry a vast wealth of knowledge pertaining to surgical procedures, treating injures, diseases, intense physical trauma and chemical intoxications. S-539’s anomalous properties is determined by the use of his hands. He was employed by the Initiative after securing him in [REDACTED], Norway, where he was at the time, treating the local

    Or should I say Skylanders? Whatever the case may be, it's not about Spyro anymore. It's nothing more than cheap, cash grab toy marketing scheme disguised as a game. Or a cheap, cash grab game marketing scheme disguised as a toy franchise. Take your pick. Since I first picked up my copy of the very first game my mother got for me when I was but a child losing his baby teeth, I've fell in love with the concept of Spyro. Both the games and character itself. Then I've had a big thing for dragons and still do today really. It was the era where 3D Platforming games dominated the gaming market, with Spyro competing against Banjo Kazooie and Super Mario 64. It was unique as it offered a completely different character with a unique different experience of platforming and mission based tasks with collect-a-thon elements in this beautiful and seemingly magical world where you are in control of an adventurous young purple dragon out to save the world of course. And it's

Been a bit occupied for the moment. But of course I've been working on other things including a prologue chapter for Mass as well as another ARG piece for Mass. Since it's summer I've had the opportunity to take a bit of RnR here and there without sacrificing too much writing time just relaxing. Course I'd be relaxing anyways even if I do or don't write. But yes! Expect to hear from me soon. :)

Anomaly Class: Lunar Item: L-325 Threat Level: Yellow Containment Procedures: A perimeter has been established around L-325 to prevent civilians from trespassing in the area. Outpost-12 has been established to ensure safe containment of the anomaly in addition to the construction of an induction tower. The project was proposed to and received approval from the A-9 Council. Based on Nikola Tesla’s Wardenclyffe designs, they are to draw energy from L-325 to store and utilize for future use. Biological and organic matter are not allowed within a 3(m) of the anomaly. Description: L-325 is a class-1 dimensional rift capable of drawing energy in the form of electromagnetic force. Energy drawn from L-325 originates from this other dimension. Observational studies indicate that the energy is free-flowing into our dimension and dissipating. L-325 was originally discovered in [REDACTED] Russia on June, 1939 where Site-32 received reports of energy surges from recon operat

Global News One, GNO: October 23 rdm 2077      Axom Industries is an American research and development organization that first started out in 2035, diving into the field of robotics and computers that would propel the USA into a new golden age. Many of its employees were comprised of former hackers and programmers that placed America ahead of Japan in robotics. The first series they’ve developed were service drones with built in knowledge of structural blueprints, architectural and vehicular schematics, able to construct and repair with accurate precision. They’ve become a great assistance to engineers and construction workers but were mainly designed for hazard work. Then came Arch Net; an incredibly advanced artificial intelligence that created a sophisticated web protection system. This system eliminated any and all possibility of hacker and virus attacks on the unsuspecting public, including unauthorized access to valuable data and sensitive information. The details behin

Twelve Dead in a Shootout at Von Braun Aerospace Global News One, GNO: September 23 rd , 2065     It was a regular September morning in the Von Braun Aerospace Headquarters. CEO Joseph Charon, founder of the corporation, was about to unveil another of the company’s rigorous breakthrough in Interstellar travel that afternoon. However, tragedy struck at the heart of the renowned research division when former project manager Nicholas Vittore appeared one morning with an assault rifle and proceeded to kill several of his colleagues, including his ex-wife Trisha Clement. Nicholas then committed suicide shortly after police arrived. The description of the event could only be described as ‘heart wrenching’ for the victim’s families, including that of Vittore’s. Even business colleagues who knew both the victims and Vittore were still shaken up and grief stricken by the incident. One of the survivors of the attack had this to say: ‘It didn’t make any sense. I have no idea what cam