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[reneggadetinkerer]

Attention! This is Dr. Ivo Robotnik speaking and, as I assume I'm not the only one stranded on this wretched world, I am opening up communications for some proper answers. It appears my abductors can't be reached at the moment and I've already spent enough time familiarizing myself with what little information that is available.

If you have received this transmission, make yourselves known. Rest assured, if there is a way off of this world, then I will be the one to find it!

[And he may even let you tag along. Maybe.]

Comments

[thepurpleone]

O...kay so it's branding. [Answers to unspoken questions. ...no, not really, all he's getting are more questions. These at least aren't annoying like the ones that come up regarding the city, at least. Anyway, maybe the reasons for the egg-theme aren't that important.]

You have your own hovercraft? Oh that sounds amazing. I don't think I'd be able to get away with something like that in New York, but I did make a tank.

[It is SO nice to be recognized for his genius and here he hasn't even shown the man any of his tech yet. At least another genius won't be trying to take advantage of his ingenuity, not like certain giant spider women...]

Well said, my good doctor! Unfortunately a lot of what I have here are mostly designs or in-between states as of yet, but I'd be happy to show you.

[Virology? Should he be concerned? Ah, it's probably fine.]

Personally I'd love to have my phone access to a network beyond the local one for true contentment but at least with no shortage of things to work on, it's hard to get bored. [Easier to get frustrated, sure.]

The hangar- it's located in the northeastern corner of the city. Or it would usually be. Right now the roads lead to seemingly nothing because the shield reflects its surroundings. Honestly I've had enough of shields, I've been seeing too many of late and I can't even get a proper scan from them.

[reneggadetinkerer]

A tank you say! Quite ambitious! I've built several myself! I prefer to pilot, however. I personally enjoy building and customizing giant robots. I have several designs in my own hangar back home!

[He'd never admit it aloud but being able to talk shop with someone who wasn't A) an idiot or B) a sycophantic idiot, was actually somewhat fun.]

Nothing wrong with designs, Donatello. The grander the better, I always say. I'd be more than happy to see what you've worked on when you're ready.

[Too easy.]

Hm. Yes, this network does seem to pose a problem. Perhaps you and I can examine it. Come up with a workaround or improve upon it.

...For the good of everyone, of course.

A shield...and no sign of an emitter?

[thepurpleone]

Oh I've always dreamed about building a giant robot! No one's been particularly supportive in my wanting to obtain uranium however.

[He can't imagine why!]

I'll let you know, then. It'd probably be better to give you time to settle into things here anyway.

[Maybe by then Donnie and Sonic will have found a suitable living space with room for workshop amenities. Oh yeah. They're kind of roommates. That's...not an important detail is it?]

I've suggested a separate network to someone who has the communication data point- which apparently you need to be able to do any codework with these devices. Not sure how that's gone, but there's always room for improvement. Anyway, I'd be up for giving it a good look some time.

[He scowls then.]

Nope. Nothing obvious, and if it's underground, I'm not sure how deep or if it's coming from inside. It could even be externally projected for all we know, this place likes breaking rules.

[reneggadetinkerer]

Bah! Anyone who bars the way to radioactive material merely doesn't understand the raw potential. Besides, there's always alternative energies.

[Chaos emeralds are especially good at powering doomsday devices.]

Yes, I too need to find suitable accommodations. I'll have to put that on my ever growing to-do list.

[Oh that's not important. In fact, it'll be a nice surprise!]

Yes, there's that pesky problem of having acquired knowledge forcibly over-written. I'll have to experience the phenomenon first-hand before I can start to brainstorm potential solutions.

[Eggman fiddles with the end of his mustache in thought.]

Underground is possible but so is orbital. Though, the signal would have to be powerful enough to avoid interference from the energy storms that ravaged the planet. It would be daunting if it wasn't so intriguing! Rules exist to be bent and shaped by those with vision after all! Rule of law, rules of nature! None of it is ironclad as long as there is ambition!

[thepurpleone]

That is very true. [Especially here. He needs to get back to studying those available energy sources.]

Well look at it this way, at least you missed the volcanic eruption so you're starting fresh! And anything that hasn't collapsed from everything that came with that ordeal will likely be quite sturdy.

[Donnie can't help but stare a bit at the mustache-fiddling. He half expects the thing to move on its own.]

Orbital has been a possibility I've considered. There's a lot of potential out there and it's even more convenient for whoever's making use of such means because we're limited to things planet-side.

Hm. That...is an enlightening way to look at things! Oh this is the breath of fresh air I needed, I've been kind of in a rut and totally forgot that perspective is everything!

[reneggadetinkerer]

[Oh Eggman knows that grin. That's the grin of a mind already at work and ignoring consequences.]

[This young turtle will certainly prove useful.]

Exactly as you say, Donatello. Perspective is the key. And unfortunately, there are those who have set perspectives. Perspectives that do not waiver and therefore stagnate.

It is up to us to envision for them. It is a heavy burden, isn't it? But what is the antithesis of convention of not invention?

[thepurpleone]

[Consequences are just new points on the learning curve!]

You certainly have a way with words, doc.

You're absolutely right. This place has been running within set boundaries so long it's even affecting the way we think. Time to blow things wide open!

[reneggadetinkerer]

You'll find that oration is but one of my many talents, Donatello.

And I, personally, have been taken by your choice of words, myself.

[Perhaps being stranded on this dead world won't be so bad after all...]

[thepurpleone]

I mean, why do anything if it's not at least a little flashy, right?

[It has nothing at all to do with his penchant for wanting leave a lasting impression, whether figuratively or literally. Well, okay, it has everything to do with it.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Precisely, Donatello! Precisely! If we want these dullards to properly appreciate our work, a little presentation is in order! Ambition should be trimmed in neon!

I look forward to seeing what you concoct now that you've emerged from your stagnation.

[thepurpleone]

[Or in this case, neon purple!]

I shall strive not to disappoint!

[reneggadetinkerer]

Reach out to me when you've got something to show.

In the meantime, I'll be searching for a suitable facility to designate as my Command Outpost!

I'll have to see if I can get a rudimentary EggNet framework mapped out...

[thepurpleone]

You got it!

Let me know if you might need anything in the meantime.

[Salute! Donnie, out!]