Friday, 18 November 2011

New Episode 6: So What Now?

This one was slightly tricky to resize, I had to juggle some bits around in the story too. I realized that in the previous episode there was no star facts and in this episode there were 2 sets. So I made SAI scan Rigel in the previous episode, and scan Rigel B and C in this episode. Although they are the same star system they certainly differ enough to be worthy of an episode each. Also there's quite a lot happening other than the facts at this point.

New:
Noko is stood beside the captain on the bridge, waiting to greet the cautious crew. Eventually they each shake his outstretched hand. The captain asks SAI about Rigel, which they are still orbiting. SAI begins to scan the star, and explains that the enormous power of the star has fully charged the ship's energy extremely quickly. Noko mentions this is why they were transported here, and also that he will be able to make several upgrades to the ship, massively increasing it's energy capacity, he and the engineer leave to begin the upgrades immediately. SAI informs the captain that there are 2 other stars in the Rigel system, and after the captains confirmation the ship makes a very quick jump to them. SAI positions the ship in the center of the 2 orbiting blue stars. The engineer hails the bridge excitedly explaining that Noko has already doubled the ship's energy capacity with a simple reprogramming. SAI confirms this and that the 2 stars are quickly charging the ship. Eager to test the new technology the captain asks SAI to take them to the farthest 'safe' star. The engines power up and the ship blasts off from between the 2 stars.

Old:
Noko is stood beside the captain on the bridge, in front of the rest of the crew with his arm outstretched to greet them. He notices the crew's caution and assures them he means them no harm, and slowly they each shake his hand. With the formal introduction out of the way the captain asks SAI about Rigel, which they are currently orbiting. SAI explains that the star is a blue supergiant, one of the most powerful stars in the galaxy, which has fully charged the ship extremely quickly, which Noko mentions is the reason they were transported here, while on the topic he also informs the captain that he is capable of making several upgrades to the ship that will increase the amount of energy it can store considerably. Surprised but eager to avoid any situations like at the neutron star the captain gives permission, but instructs the ship engineer to oversee the upgrades. Noko agrees and he and the engineer leave the bridge. SAI informs the captain that there are 2 more stars in the system relatively close and after the captains confirmation the ship makes the quick jump there, SAI positions the ship right in the center of their mutual orbit, and the 2 blue stars are clearly visible on either side of the ship and SAI relays the results of her scans to the captain. The engineer hails the bridge and excitedly explains that Noko has already doubled the energy capacity of the ship with a simple reprogramming. SAI confirms this, and also states that the 2 stars have already charged the ship to the new capacity. "Excellent" replies the captain, "let's test out this new technology shall we? SAI, take us to the farthest safe star for energy gathering". The engines power up and the ship blasts off from between the 2 stars.

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