Three days later, the S CORP guild was created. Bearing remarkable similarities to the G CORP of last year, we saw a few familiar faces but at different heights: LabTechs were replaced by ElfTechs, who appear to be working hard to create enough toys for Christmas. Behind all the fun and games, a darker plot was beginning to unravel: Mrs Claus was the one behind the guild, and several accounts gave vivid descriptions of whether or not Santa survived. Although there's a mystery as to how he did it, Santa was up and about in time to give a speech to the jubilant elves. There was a massive amount of user interaction with the ElfTechs, with both PMs and Trades flying back and forth between users and the NPCs during this period. Since then, S CORP has been a setting for horrific experiments, and eventually, a cataclysmic end to the facility. All is recorded in the journals for you to see in the link above.
ElfTech247 posted several entries that were hidden behind a code and an encryption, or corrupted. A large number of GCDers partook in the effort to decode and decrypt, and the results are displayed here: great thanks to all those who helped!
ElfTech247
Transmission error. Unable to record. Recovered file follows. (20% loss)
Everthing is going according to plan. The Larry Pottar set provided the equipment for chemical reserves. The moon-shoe provided the repairs to the leg units of the suit as well. We can make do without the utility belts, though I am annoyed they are not done. I am not sure how many appearances the backup suit can make since it was never meant for long periods of use. 137 (I think) has done well with it. Progress and research go well. We have fused the claws and cannon in place, and can now move on to the study of the vial itself. We already know it has strange properties. Hopefully it will be just what we need.
The assignments have gone remarkably well. Everyone assigned on Naughty or Nice research seems to be pulling through, and as far as I'm concerned right now, the less people in the building, the better for the R&D team's experiments and ventures. Besides, Santa has been so busy that there's no way he could get his list checked twice. We're having him take it easy until Christmas. This year is going to be an amazing year for S Corp. I've moved most of my workstation down to the sublevel since I'm down here so much. R&D has basically become my life at this point. I even got a cot for sleeping- sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night, and it's great to be able to wake up and then make the idea happen.
The crane incident will certainly be causing some probems. 101 will be able to easily cover it up though. The next shipment will be here soon and we can move to the second phase.
We're gonna make it, we're actually going to make it. Well, as long as 003 does those CoKi kitties. They should learn from 722- his moonshoe production is amazing!
Everthing is going according to plan. The Larry Pottar set provided the equipment for chemical reserves. The moon-shoe provided the repairs to the leg units of the suit as well. We can make do without the utility belts, though I am annoyed they are not done. I am not sure how many appearances the backup suit can make since it was never meant for long periods of use. 137 (I think) has done well with it. Progress and research go well. We have fused the claws and cannon in place, and can now move on to the study of the vial itself. We already know it has strange properties. Hopefully it will be just what we need.
The assignments have gone remarkably well. Everyone assigned on Naughty or Nice research seems to be pulling through, and as far as I'm concerned right now, the less people in the building, the better for the R&D team's experiments and ventures. Besides, Santa has been so busy that there's no way he could get his list checked twice. We're having him take it easy until Christmas. This year is going to be an amazing year for S Corp. I've moved most of my workstation down to the sublevel since I'm down here so much. R&D has basically become my life at this point. I even got a cot for sleeping- sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night, and it's great to be able to wake up and then make the idea happen.
The crane incident will certainly be causing some probems. 101 will be able to easily cover it up though. The next shipment will be here soon and we can move to the second phase.
We're gonna make it, we're actually going to make it. Well, as long as 003 does those CoKi kitties. They should learn from 722- his moonshoe production is amazing!
ElfTech247
The Yeti testing has been going well. They are very responsive to weapon equipping. 137 has attested to their marksmanship. They will most certainly rival Jack's forces should he try and pull anything.
Finally, the G-Virus seems to have taken on some interesting properties. When chilled, as happens to all things in the artic, it seems to form a biomechanical bond. This is an interesting symbiotic relationship- the mechanics are powered by natural cellular energy, while the organic material seems to gain the added function of the mechanics. I am certain furthering this research will prove vital to our success in bringing Santa back to life.
Mrs. Claus has been very anxious as well. She wants this done and Santa alive. I keep telling her these things take time. Usually it results in her screaming at me for various reasons. We're going as fast as we can. Weapons attachment and upgrades have been succeessful, and the biological properties from yeti testing might be the breakthrough we need. I haven't slept much lately, but at least it will all be over soon.
Finally, the G-Virus seems to have taken on some interesting properties. When chilled, as happens to all things in the artic, it seems to form a biomechanical bond. This is an interesting symbiotic relationship- the mechanics are powered by natural cellular energy, while the organic material seems to gain the added function of the mechanics. I am certain furthering this research will prove vital to our success in bringing Santa back to life.
Mrs. Claus has been very anxious as well. She wants this done and Santa alive. I keep telling her these things take time. Usually it results in her screaming at me for various reasons. We're going as fast as we can. Weapons attachment and upgrades have been succeessful, and the biological properties from yeti testing might be the breakthrough we need. I haven't slept much lately, but at least it will all be over soon.
ElfTech247
We didn't expect the Yetis to develop such aggressive tendancies when given a sample of the G-Virus. Two very curious things happened. We saw the symbiotic relationship form between animal and machine, but we also saw the Yeti gain an odd understanding of the weapon they were fused with. They suddenly knew how to use it like an expert. This is indeed very interesting; though it did result in the loss of security at the time.
Upon elimination of the problem Yetis, the mechanical parts fell from the lifeless bodies- perhaps they had nothing left to gain from their partner, or perhaps there was another factor at work. We will be looking into ways to implement this technology into the suit upgrades.
Santa has stabalized as well as someone in death can. His body has been prepared for reanimation. We are reasonably certain that the G-Virus, with the assistance of the mechanical suit, can bring Santa back to a fully functional level. We need about 2-3 more weeks for testing though, since we are not sure if this has any side effects we should be aware of.
Upon elimination of the problem Yetis, the mechanical parts fell from the lifeless bodies- perhaps they had nothing left to gain from their partner, or perhaps there was another factor at work. We will be looking into ways to implement this technology into the suit upgrades.
Santa has stabalized as well as someone in death can. His body has been prepared for reanimation. We are reasonably certain that the G-Virus, with the assistance of the mechanical suit, can bring Santa back to a fully functional level. We need about 2-3 more weeks for testing though, since we are not sure if this has any side effects we should be aware of.
ElfTech247
It's happening! He's here! The serum worked but not as we had hoped. The Mindows XD core dumped when it saw jack standing there. He was slow getting into his suit too. Who would have thought- SENSITIVE INFORMATION DETECTED. ATTEMPTING ENCRYPTIONNO! Get out of my system! I can't feel my legs. I hear Mrs. Claus coming. I must go before it is too late. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
We regret to inform you that the journal of ElfTech247 has been sealed due to a security compromise. Please do not attempt to contact him through this address any further. Thank you for your cooperation.
-S CORP
"Making Christmas..."
We regret to inform you that the journal of ElfTech247 has been sealed due to a security compromise. Please do not attempt to contact him through this address any further. Thank you for your cooperation.
-S CORP
"Making Christmas..."
The Showdown
Santa left S CORP in ruins, and quickly made his way to Barton Square, scene of his previous defeat at Jack's claws, with payback in full his only goal. Jack, meanwhile, was announcing his plans for next year's Hallowe'en, and a battle ensued. Amazingly enough, a secret G-TEAM, comprising of Edmund, Logan and Leon was discovered, but they were no match for the power of the enraged Icons, and Sasha was close to being the first innocent casualty beside the ElfTechs when a 'mysterious' ( wink ) figure dropped from the sky, and broke the fight apart. As always, this was presented to us in a series of excellently crafted manga panels, linked below. Which left the question, what lay in store for the coming Christmas?!
The Manga Style Report links are as follows:
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Merry Christmas, Gaia
Christmas 2005 was a great and somewhat nostalgic event, with carolling from Christmas Day through to the New Year, and gave users a variety of adorable new items. As with last year, users went to the various Gaia shops, and carolled the shopkeepers. Rather than getting returns from the shopkeepers in person, however, Santa gave us presents for being nice. And, as with Hallowe'en, it was also possible to earn Christmas cheer for these items in Gaia Towns, by carolling outside other towns, and then finding the humongous Santa at the fountain.
Equally, we were treated to an update presented to us by Cindy at Barton Fountain, revealing the Masque's true intentions... which are, to kiss Sasha on New Year's Eve. Ian was, unsuprisingly, dumbstruck. domokun
The Manga Style Report links are as follows:
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The Masquerade!
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