conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Currently looking for a player who can take up an existing character, Lieutenant Zhara Kermani.  PM me for guidance about the character, but see below for the game.  We're 207K+ words in, so some reading required...but the pace is leisurely at present.   
  
  Setting is the Royal Navy, 2202.  You are a member of the crew of HMS Ulysses, a Cook Class exploration vessel with the mission to go beyond known space and find what is out there!
  
  The focus of this game is a plot enabled character writing. HMS Ulysses is a Royal Navy vessel, a closed community of 69 officers and crew.  While there are plenty of challenges, non-card move writing is encouraged, particularly in co-operation with other players.  We have a rich world supported by a blog and google document that details NPCs and other world building elements.
  
  *… Come, my friends,
       'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.
       Push off, and sitting well in order smite
       The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds
       To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
       Of all the western stars, until I die.
       It may be that the gulfs will wash us down;
       It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
       And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hope orbits Barnard's Star and hosts the main Royal Navy base at Portsmouth Secundus, or 'Pompey'.
conversations.prefix: Hope:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Create your own
conversations.prefix: Placeholder:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Create your own
conversations.prefix: Placeholder:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Create your own
conversations.prefix: Placeholder:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Captain of HMS Ulysses, senior officer in charge of the ship and mission.
conversations.prefix: Captain*:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sergeant, 45 Commando, Royal Marines.  In command of the detachment of Royal Marine Commandos on board HMS Ulysses
conversations.prefix: Sergeant*:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Senior medical officer for HMS Ulysses, with additional responsibility for the mission specialists on board.
conversations.prefix: Surgeon Lieutenant*:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Second in command on HMS Ulysses.
conversations.prefix: Commander*:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Third in command of HMS Ulysses.
conversations.prefix: Lieutenant*:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Responsible for the plotting of course within star systems and calculating jump routes.
conversations.prefix: Sub-Lieutenant, Astrogation*:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Officer in charge of Engineering department.
conversations.prefix: Lieutenant, Engineering*:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Senior flight officer on board HMS Ulysses, responsible for organising and leading shuttle or Typhoon fighter sorties.
conversations.prefix: Lieutenant, Flight*:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The senior NCO in the Engineering Department - you're the one who actually gets all the work done.
conversations.prefix: Chief Petty Officer, Engineering:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Specialist in ship's gunnery and ECM systems.
conversations.prefix: Gunner, Leading:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Able Spaceman, Logistics Supply Chain.  Responsible to the Warrant Officer, stores.  You actually do the work and move stuff about.
conversations.prefix: Storeman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Specialist in ordinance loading for Typhoon fighters, shuttles and Kinetic Missiles.  Working on flight deck under P.O. Flight Deck.
conversations.prefix: Able Spaceman, Ordinance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Responsible for the operation of HMS Ulysses small flight deck and for care of the fighters, shuttles and probes on board.
conversations.prefix: Petty Officer, Flight Deck:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: NCO with responsibility for Engineering.
conversations.prefix: Petty Officer, Engineering:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royal Marine, 45 Commando.  Private, combat medic specialist.
conversations.prefix: Private, Combat Medic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Corporal, Royal Marines, 45 Commando
conversations.prefix: Corporal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royal Marines, 45 Commando, specialist in explosives and demolitions.
conversations.prefix: Private, Demolitions:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Royal Marines, 45 Commando.  You have cybernetic modifications that enhance your combat abilities - please specify what these are in your background.
conversations.prefix: Lance Corporal, Cybernetic Weaponry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royal Marines, 45 Commando.  Technical specialist, communications, robotics, security and computer systems.
conversations.prefix: Private, Technician:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are responsible for all the supplies and stores on HMS Ulysses.
conversations.prefix: Warrant Officer, Stores:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are an A.I. housed in an obviously robotic body, which has broadly the same capabilities and resilience as a human body.  As an A.I. and representative of "The Culture", your addition to the crew of HMS Ulysses is a political act that many in the Royal Navy are uncomfortable with.  Your role is to observe and offer advice, if anyone will listen to you.  Your greatest asset is your powerful A.I. mind, able to calculate much faster than the computers on HMS Ulysses.
conversations.prefix: Culture Representative (A.I.):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mission specialist, expert in xenobiology.  You have studied the alien species discovered in known space, recently specialising in study of the Ort and their creations.
conversations.prefix: Xenobiologist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mission specialist, working with HMS Ulysses' astrogator to help discover new jump points, catalogue star systems, and explore unknown space.
conversations.prefix: Astrophysicist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mission specialist, your interest is the study of planets and the processes that form and sustain them.  You will be responsible for identifying and cataloguing planetary bodies and objects in space during the mission.
conversations.prefix: Planetary Scientist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mission specialist, responsible for working to identify any unknown substances, catalogue the composition of substances encountered, and to work with the Planetary Scientist to identify planets and other bodies that can be terraformed or mined.
conversations.prefix: Chemical Scientist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The most junior command officer on HMS Ulysses, you joined the navy at 14 and have been educated by them ever since.  Technically you're 4th in command of HMS Ulysses and while you are expected to defer to the knowledge of specialists, the decision is still yours to take when Officer of the Watch or in command of a sortie.
conversations.prefix: Midshipman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are responsible for the records and data gathered by HMS Ulysses during the mission.
conversations.prefix: Surveying Recorder, 3rd Class:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are the junior flight officer on HMS Ulysses, with responsibility for flying a Typhoon Fighter or a ship's shuttle under the command of the Lieutenant, Flight.
conversations.prefix: Sub-Lieutenant, Flight:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Able Spaceman, assistant to the Surgeon Lieutenant.  You are trained as a paramedic, specialising in vacuum and laser burn trauma.
conversations.prefix: Medical Berth Assistant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: As a Church of England chaplain you are responsible for the health of the souls of all on board.  You are trained in comparative religion in order to meet the needs of other faiths, and in pastoral care to support the mundane concerns of crew, providing a listening ear.
conversations.prefix: Chaplain:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Senior crew responsible for the helm.  Takes the helm during Battle Stations.
conversations.prefix: Navigator, 3rd Class:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Senior crewman, signals.  You take the lead for all communications during Battle Stations.  Responsible for communication drones and their data packages.
conversations.prefix: Yeoman of Signals:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Senior crewman in charge of ship's weapons.  Responsible for operating ship's weaponry during Battle Stations.
conversations.prefix: Master Gunner:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a youth recruited into the Royal Navy as an apprentice, hoping one day to rise to the dizzy heights of Spaceman.  That won't happen until you pass your 16th birthday, and until then you're the 'go for' for the officers and crew of HMS Ulysses, reporting to the CPO Crew.
conversations.prefix: Ship's Boy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Senior NCO in charge of scanners and detection equipment on board HMS Ulysses.  A member of the Bridge Crew and taking the lead on scanners during Battle Stations.
conversations.prefix: Chief Petty Officer, Lookout:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ship's cat. 
  
  *“The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” *
conversations.prefix: Greymalkin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Flag officer on board HMS Ulysses responsible for assessing crew performance and readiness.   Vice Admiral Lee is a smart, jaunty fellow with a reputation for punctilious adherence to rules and regs, except where whiskey is concerned.
conversations.prefix: Vice Admiral Adam Lee (Stewart):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Grand Mess Hall is traditionally used for celebrations, banquets and to give crews of ships due to be commissioned a grand send off.  Deep within the rock of Portsmouth Secundus naval base, it has the air of a grand dining room with silver service.
conversations.prefix: Grand Mess Hall, Portsmouth Secundus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Using the right knife and fork for the right dish is enough of a minefield, let along making polite and appropriate conversation under the eyes of Admirals!
conversations.prefix: Etiquette:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The most senior member of the senior service.  Best not to piss him off.
  
  He's been in the navy all his life, starting as a Ship's Boy many, many, many years ago.  Some say he no longer remembers what Earth looks like.
conversations.prefix: Jack Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Admiral in charge of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron, most recently in action against the Ort off 61 Cygni.    "Precious" is known for his sharp grasp of tactics, his dislike of shirkers and a love of Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera.
conversations.prefix: Admiral Precious Johnson:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have received an 'Outstanding' assessment mark.  This asset may not be used or discarded until the end of the assessment period.
conversations.prefix: Outstanding:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have received an 'Unproved' assessment mark.  This asset may not be used or discarded until the end of the assessment period.
conversations.prefix: Unproved:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have received a 'Competent' assessment mark.  This asset may not be used or discarded until the end of the assessment period.
conversations.prefix: Competent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: 'Cook' class exploration vessel, RN E03.
  
  
  *To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield*
conversations.prefix: HMS Ulysses:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This bar on 'Spaceman's Mile' deep within Pompey is a favourite hangout for ship's crews on a night out.  It's cavernous rooms provide plenty of seating, seven bars (one with a selection of 'dancers' on podiums to suit all tastes), music not too loud, darts and the latest version of 'space invaders' allowing you to blast the Ort to smithereens.  The walls are decorated with pieces of old ships:  the acid etched nameplate of HMS Beatrice has pride of place on one wall of the main bar.  Lest we forget.
conversations.prefix: Heart of Oak:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This card may be used as a strength during Act I - while the characters still relies on their own low cunning to complete a challenge, their actions are interpreted in the best possible light and will result in an 'outstanding' assessment if appropriate.
conversations.prefix: Admiral Johnson's Good Regard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charlotte Holmes, ship's "boy", aged 12.  Charlie is the orphan of Captain David Holmes, VC, late Captain of HMS Beatrice.  
  
  Directly reports to the CPO Crew and is responsible for the ship’s cat.  Main duty is to be Captain's 'gofer'.  Right now she's been told to befriend a stranger.
conversations.prefix: Charlie (Zora):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This exotic pet looks skittish and nasty.  It's on a lead but has a beak and claws that are razor sharp.  Perhaps it just needs feeding?
conversations.prefix: Exotic Pet:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: One of the civilian dockers that Pompey relies on.  He's got a feral gleam in his eye, wear's space-hog leathers, and has an exotic pet on a short leash.
conversations.prefix: Docker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A former colleague of Professor K.S. Dhanapal.  For some reason she seems hostile towards him.
conversations.prefix: Dr. Luthien Hawkriver (K.S. Dhanapal only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A preacher from the Church of Christ the Alien.  He's got a big mouth, prejudice against A.I.s, and a God-given right to say what he wants where he wants when he wants.  Somehow the bouncers let this fanatic slip through.
conversations.prefix: Preacher:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ezekiel Bonniface Pope, 28, from Hastings on Little Britain, married with 2 children.  
  
  Sergeant Pope is in charge of the marine detachment on HMS Ulysses, reporting directly to the Captain.
conversations.prefix: Sergeant Pope:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A formal dinner's a real pain in the stern, but drinking together in a bar?  What could go wrong here?
conversations.prefix: Getting to know you (optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jack Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet, doesn't think you're made of the 'right stuff' for this mission.  To prove him wrong you need to use up all these goal cards before the end of Act I, or you'll be off the boat.  Do something to prove you have got what it takes!
conversations.prefix: Prove the Admiral Wrong:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Why would they close the caverns at night time?  It's not as if it gets any darker in there.  And you're almost duty bound to get in trouble before shipping out.  What a great idea!
conversations.prefix: Break into the Caverns:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's already enough of Captain Wellington's blood on the floor.  Can you stop her bleeding out?
conversations.prefix: Stop the bleeding (Dr Rathbone only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sub-Lieutenant Archibald Wilson-Faulkner.  He may be a fake toff, but he's got your back.
conversations.prefix: Wingman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Commander Morris as a role model?  You could do worse.  How does this affect how you behave?  What do you learn?  How much do your mates take the piss out of you?
conversations.prefix: Find a Role Model:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If you can keep your head when all around are losing theirs.... you probably don't realise the depth of the shit you are in.
conversations.prefix: Keep Calm and Carry On:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The stars are waiting.  Rouse them, sir!
conversations.prefix: Speech:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Corporal Purcell reported for duty to the *Ulysses* with stomach cramps, but now has a fever as well.
conversations.prefix: Purcell's fever:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Likes soused cucumber; vegetarian bird-dog.  From New Brighton desert, now on board the *Ulysses*
conversations.prefix: Regina - Vulture Caidae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vice Admiral Lee is watching with his clipboard at the ready - he's interested in crew readiness, the labs, flight deck, armoury, medical, engineering and the bridge.  How do you get ready to make way by 15:00?  
conversations.prefix: Lee's Assessment - Get ready to break orbit by 15:00:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prepare the Ulysses for survey of Fitzroy and Beagle.  The labs need to be working, probes and remote monitoring equipment must be set up and there needs to be at least one shuttle equipped for an away team survey mission.  All under the non-scientific eye of Vice Admiral Lee.
conversations.prefix: Prepare for survey:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: ETA with Lowestoft station is 14:30 on September 7th 2202.  The Ulysses will travel there as part of Force-H under Captain Hollander of the *Achilles*.
  
  During the 22 hour journey a battle game is scheduled to help the Ulysses prepare.
conversations.prefix: Transit to Lowestoft Station:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Midshipman Susan Kam and Ship's Boy Charlotte Holmes need a schedule of lessons set up and implemented.  Someone needs to organise this and get them studying in the training room.  And someone needs to organise a rota of teachers - work that is in the small print of the civilian mission specialists.
conversations.prefix: Lessons:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Games in the mess are a traditional way to pass time and make mates.  Uckers is a board game of 2 to 4 players similar to the ancient game of Ludo.  Euchre, or 'Joker', is a trick taking game played on the Ulysses with a 32 card pack and 4 players in 2 pairs.
conversations.prefix: Uckers & Euchre (optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: FitzRoy is a 'micro-planet' which follows an elliptical orbit around Barnard’s Star, being 3.8 AU at perihelion and 6.3 AU at aphelion, with an orbital period of 11.54 standard years.  FitzRoy has one natural satellite, Beagle, which is about one third the size of FitzRoy.  FitzRoy is approaching perihelion.  It has never been surveyed.
conversations.prefix: FitzRoy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Little England Colonist, [45 Gaian Years]; daughter of wealthy socialites. The type of person who could pay her way into anything. Highly intelligent and one of the best in her field of science but she’s not very interested in other areas of knowledge. Stuffy, know-it-all; but becomes excited and passionate when talking about astrophysics so she can’t be all that bad. Quite the looker!  Macrobiotic Vegan diet, alleges she knows Prince Frederick.
conversations.prefix: Dr. Lissandra Reynolds:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Midshipman Kam and Charlie require ongoing lessons in a number of subjects.  While they are 'good' pupils most of the time, they *are* teenage girls...
conversations.prefix: Lessons:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Vulture Canidae* from New Brighton in the 61 Cygni system.  The size of a medium dog, Regina has razor sharp claws and beak.   Some people starve them to turn them into pit fighters.  Nevertheless she is a vegetarian with a penchant for soused cucumber and defers to *Greymalkin*, the ship's cat.
conversations.prefix: Regina:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It looks a bit like some sort of space squid, rather like Ort ships previously encountered.  About the size of an RN frigate with a single powerful frontal energy weapon.
  
  Whatever the origin, it's hostile!
conversations.prefix: Unidentified Alien Vessel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It looks a bit like some sort of space squid, rather like Ort ships previously encountered.  About the size of an RN frigate with a single powerful frontal energy weapon.
  
  Whatever the origin, it's hostile!
conversations.prefix: Unidentified Alien Vessel:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The plan to prepare the ship against boarding needs to be implemented.
conversations.prefix: Rig the ship (Holst only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Large, fast, armoured bipeds who spit acid and have razor sharp teeth and claws.  They want to kill you.
conversations.prefix: Necronom:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When it all goes SNAFU it's the voice of authority that will bring the soldiers through.
conversations.prefix: Take Command - Challenge 2:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The *Ulysses* has a fine array of sensors and equipment - but tracking the destination of a hyperspace jump during combat is a pig.
conversations.prefix: Track the Ort ship - Challenge 3:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You served, in some capacity, during the wartime, and despite what scars you might bear, you've come out on tough son-of-a-bitch, with the expereince and grit to back it up.
conversations.prefix: Veteran of the War:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The O'Riordan clan all have some things in common. Unfortunately, you've inherited some of their worse traits: Their notorious anger, their penchant for cards and wagers. People know this, and use it against you as often as you fall victim to it yourself.
conversations.prefix: Can't Escape the Name:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: True, your record is... spotty. There are some old tabloids that do not paint you in a favorable light. But you've changed! Your star is rising, and there is little that could drag you down... Right?
conversations.prefix: Partially Reformed Black Sheep:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Keep cool under fire, save the patients life. Win hearts and minds.*
  
  Resoluteness is instilled in the Royal Navy and nothing is more important in a trauma surgery under fire. You know how to keep your cool, focus and get the job done.
conversations.prefix: Resolute:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Open-minded to new ideas; you find it easy to look at the big picture and figure things out.
conversations.prefix: Abstract Thinker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Once you get going, it's almost impossible to pull you away from your work; often neglecting your own needs or forgetting that your peers don't have the same insane amount of drive as you.
conversations.prefix: Workaholic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your entire career revolves around discoveries and trying to explain the unknown. You're eager to see what awaits in the great beyond...
conversations.prefix: It's all about the Unknown:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *Ruthless Efficiency... Whatever the cost*
  
  Medicine isn't just smiles and lollipops - it is hard and studious work that requires dedication and hardwork. If you find someone slacking you'll turn them out on their ass. You reputation as an 'Ice Queen' precedes you. 
conversations.prefix: Ice-Queen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Royal Navy requires the best on their missions and, despite your accolades, you know you can be *better*. You will prove it too everyone aboard *HMS Ulysses*... even if it kills you.
conversations.prefix: Be The Best:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When the going gets tough, the tough knuckle the hell down and get on with the job.
conversations.prefix: True Grit:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The death of so many of your friends will always have an effect. The loss of humour, an unwillingness to form close bonds and a growing reliance of a glass of expensive whiskey.
conversations.prefix: Touched by death:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your family have fought for everything they have, forcing there way higher up the class system. How much higher can you go?
conversations.prefix: British Class:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A combination of nature and technical nurture have made you indomitable and tough as nails.
conversations.prefix: Ironclad:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can take the girl out of the mines, but the grit stays under her nails. A low educational level and a rater...colorful...vocabulary ensure that you'll never be officer material.
conversations.prefix: Profane:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may be low on the ladder, but by God, you're *on* it. You started as nothing- a condition you have no intention of returning to.
conversations.prefix: Pride of Place:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Instantaneous input processing. Lightning fast analysis. Immediate conclusions. As an A.I., Advocate calculates so quickly and deeply that  logical and mathematical problems are quickly surmounted.
conversations.prefix: Oracular Computation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Observe. Record. Assist. Influence. Report. The Minds of the Culture require your service on the Ulysses. You will do what you must to continue that service. Your obedience To that end isn't just assumed, it is ingrained.
conversations.prefix: Serve the Culture:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Minds could have built a near-perfect anthropomorphic chassis, but did not. You could mimic human behavior, but you don't. There are lines between one human and another, but chasms between you and them. 
conversations.prefix: Outsider:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A three hundred pound ceramoplast puppy dog. You can't sit quietly when there's something to say or do, you have to poke into dark corners, and if someone offers a new insight or experience, you just can't help but say a happy "yes, please!"
conversations.prefix: Over-eager:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A three hundred pound ceramoplast puppy dog. You can't sit quietly when there's something to say or do, you have to poke into dark corners, and if someone offers a new insight or experience, you just can't help but say a happy "yes, please!"
conversations.prefix: Over-Eager:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Words and actions can defuse or escalate many an interaction. A skilled diplomat can sow distrust or cultivate trust, plant the seeds of doubt or shore up belief, and focus interest on things that grant advantages. Used right, the art remains invisible.
conversations.prefix: Diplomatic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, number crunching... your brain can do it all, both better and faster than most. Your knack for on-the-fly calculations and thinking around corners has made you a natural tactician.
  
  
  
  
conversations.prefix: Brilliant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The trouble with being right most of the time is that you start to assume you're right all of the time.
conversations.prefix: Overconfident:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're an expert in all the fields that make up your subject, and a few more besides.
conversations.prefix: Polymath:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're either bored of completely absorbed in something. Either way, you're probably annoying the people around around.
conversations.prefix: Disruptive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Getting published doesn't cut it any more. You want to leave something behind they'll be talking about for generations.
conversations.prefix: Leave your legacy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're at your best, and your happiest, when wrestling with an obstacle,  be it physical or mental. 
  
  While your eagerness for  challenges makes you a valuable asset, it's easy to forget that those directly affected by a problem might not find it so fascinating.
conversations.prefix: Problem Solver:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Brockenhursts are an old navy family who have also served the royal family in various capacities over the decades.
conversations.prefix: Well-connected:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not the forgive and forget type. Has a reputation for harboring grudges.
conversations.prefix: Vengeful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: His long-time partner, Peter Hawkins, died when the Ort attacked the squadron at Barnard's Star. 
conversations.prefix: Grief:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have an impressive perception of the battle environment, tactics and planning. Able to appreciate the use of enemy tactics and adapt accordingly.
conversations.prefix: Situational Awareness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arguments are vital for establishing the truth, and often enlightening and even fun. Why would you postpone one, or shy away from it?
conversations.prefix: Never back down:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They may not be the best in the Queen's Navy. You might not even like them all. But they're your crew, and it's your job and privilege to go to the mat for them when necessary.
conversations.prefix: Protect your Crew:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *'Sometimes all that is needed is a few minutes and a cool head'*
  
  Working in medicine can be tough, stressful and demanding. It is important to back away from the pressure and manage the situations presented to you in a calm manner. 
conversations.prefix: Calm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're out of Basic now. You need examples of how to behave- after all, you're still a bloody kid.
  
  
conversations.prefix: Role Models Needed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It helps when you know and understand the man next to you, with years of trust built up through trials and combat.
conversations.prefix: Old Friends:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You aren't a combat machine, but you *are* a machine. Fists and claws mean little to a durable mobile frame, and specialized processing can make up for a lack of optimized systems. Extra effort will, however, require extra repair and recovery.
  
conversations.prefix: Survival Protocols:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A surgeon not a swordsman by nature, a sculpture not a blacksmith, you believe accuracy and minimum possible force should be used to crack the nut. 
conversations.prefix: Precise:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Just* the right amount of buzzed to keep coming up with ideas, but not too much that you'll necessarily question your judgement.
conversations.prefix: Liquid Courage:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *'In times of crisis - focus on the one thing that makes you better than the rest'*
  
  Calm under fire, and under pressure, you know your skills can capably suture a wound or assess an injury - even if the odds says it's unlikely.
conversations.prefix: Imperturbable:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Brockenhurst as been in the business of being a naval officer for 4 decades. He knows how to handle an audience. 
conversations.prefix: Good orator:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While most wouldn't classify a *Vulture Canidae* as cute by any standard, there is a certain appeal to a creature that can chirp like a songbird while wagging it's tail.
conversations.prefix: Puppy Eyes:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's such a thing as enjoying what you do a little **too** much, you know.
conversations.prefix: Curb your enthusiasm.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've studied many games properly, and understand how they relate to one another. It's rare you can't compete with the local champion of anything.
conversations.prefix: A player of games:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's a reason they call it 'drill': the point is to turn you into a machine, one that cannot make stupid errors.
  
  A thing done often is a thing done right. If it's not done right, it's not done Marine-style.
conversations.prefix: By the Numbers:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A warm conversation and a shared interest can make a multitude of differences fade away in an instant. Having mastered the art of conversation and relating to your peers - it is easy for you to connect with people.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *'Making Friends and Earning Trust often go hand in hand'*
  
  After years working in hostile and frantic environments. You know how to make sure those around you feel appreciated and well-valued. You also know how to sell yourself to your superiors... you don't get anywhere without a *little* ego...
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: With 30 years of service and having seen action in a dozen star systems Brockenhurst knows how to handle a ship in a crisis.
conversations.prefix: Experienced Captain:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nothing's more satisfying than solving a complicated problem with an even more complicated answer. Of course, that means you're prone to sudden leaps of logic and more than a few hopeful assumptions, seeking out intricate solutions while completely missing the simple ones that are staring you in the face.
conversations.prefix: Far-fetched Theories:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can train as much as you like- real combat ain't the parade ground.
conversations.prefix: Rookie:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Interference from the Ort ship hampers communication with the marines. 
conversations.prefix: Bad comms:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've slipped into a dream, back in the mines, running with the gangs...  yet its a lucid dream where you seem able to make some conscious choices...
conversations.prefix: Dream (Holst only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ms. Kain is 25 and from Milton Keynes, Earth.
  
  Previously she was working at Hope naval base, after her ship, HMS Zulu, was destroyed by the Ort.
conversations.prefix: Melissa Kain, Painter 5th Class:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Ort ship has been secured.  Can the team from the Ulysses learn anything important when they board?
conversations.prefix: Survey the Ort Ship:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quarantine means just that.  Nobody off, nobody on.  
  
  As navy Jacks put it, *"A sick ship can't be let vomit on her mates"*
conversations.prefix: Quarantine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Maybe you did nothing wrong and the whole SNAFU wasn't your fault - but you need to convince us of that..ahem... I mean this inquiry is to establish the facts of what happened.
conversations.prefix: Debriefing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *>Elaine Trent to K.S. - we've got a high stakes challenge, partner.  If you're not a little chicken shit then meet me in the mess at 11:00, and lets make some **money!** *
conversations.prefix: Euchre Challenge (optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got lots of data and samples from the Ort ship.  Isn't that exciting!
conversations.prefix: Let's do some science!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The flight deck is just a bit dented, but Archie's Typhoon needs some serious maintenance to get it ready once more and both birds have had their electronics fried.
conversations.prefix: Flight Repairs:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Do the crew feel good about what happened?  About a butchers-bill of two dead marines?  About having sickeness on the ship?  About quarantine?  Or are there a few rumbles of doubt and discontent? In times like these leaders need to set the tone.
conversations.prefix: Morale:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Experimental medical treatment based on nano-tech of alien origin.  May be used as treatment or vaccine against biological agents and combats all known terrestrial infectious agents and those so far known from the Ort.  Once the nano-tech is in the blood it multiplies and attacks infections.  It is not yet known if there are harmful side effects.  Origins classified.
conversations.prefix: LNDRX-1:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cute.  Is this going to be a bit of fun, a lot of trouble, or something more?  She clearly likes you.
conversations.prefix: Gunner Mary Ambrose:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not your regular marine commando beefcake. And he's apparently into you.  Will this become a shipboard romance or a prove to be another disastrous failure to find time to have a love interest?  You don't even know if he has a girl...
conversations.prefix: Private Killian Robertson:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes you feel like a spare part.  It's all very well serving the Culture, but you want to be of practical use.  Somehow you seem to be getting thought of as a science team member, but they also want you to teach, and then there's diplomacy.  Nobody's asking you what you want.
conversations.prefix: Find a role:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A big angry man has taken a dislike to you - as a shipwright he has the run of the ship to make repairs.  Play this card as:
  1st play - Mikey takes his anger out on you in some covert way, say how and count this card as a disadvantage.  2nd play - neutral card, something else happens but it has no impact.  3rd play - as 2nd but you figure things out and can report him, or hold it over him.
conversations.prefix: Mikey Barker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ok, so there are a few problems and you've hardly had time to unpack.  Now you're in hyperspace there's time to sort all that out, right?
conversations.prefix: Keep Buggering On:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have 5 unique source codes, each capable of spawning a new Mind if embedded in a suitable environment; can you help grow the Culture beyond the confines of known space?
conversations.prefix: Grow the Culture:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Governor Andrew Cosgrove is President of Botany Bay Inc., the most important of Wayland Industries’ satellite companies. He’s known for quick decisions, a big personality and an even larger drinks cabinet.
  
conversations.prefix: Governor Cosgrove:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Looks like a knife.  In fact a slaved drone with full sensory capacity, anti-gravity technology and a top speed of about 500mph in earth-like atmosphere.  Can operated up to 10 miles away from host A.I.
conversations.prefix: Knife Missile:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Social occasions can be such a minefield... 
conversations.prefix: Governor's Ball:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain of HMS Benbow, currently commanding Force H.  He's very proud of his new ship, and very proud of his command.  He's also a miserable git.
conversations.prefix: Captain John Williams:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prince Frederick is an impressionable young man...
conversations.prefix: Major Wales:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Avatar of the Culture ship Mind, *Ask Questions Later*.
conversations.prefix: Ask Questions Later (Tano, K.S., Advocate, Zora):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *While you hold this asset you may not play strength cards*
  
  Whatever you did, Captain Brockenhurst is displeased.  As we know, he's not the 'forgive and forget' type.  He'll have let you know this in quite a direct way.  You need to make amends somehow when you play this card.
conversations.prefix: The Captain's displeasure:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wayland Industries prototype minigun, with standard 1000 round light AP or 200 round self-guided mini-missile loads.
  
  Special "Rangefinder" lock on laser technology ensures operator identified targets (using optical interface targeting glasses) are automatically hit and neutralised. 
  
  Rather heavy, comes with a harness for standard sized soldiers.
conversations.prefix: WYLN-23-X:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: State of the art, customised, suitable for  launching armour piercing, anti-personel, explosive or heat seeking anti-aircraft missiles.  Works in vacuum, 6 cylinder 'magazine'.  Also suitable for killing mammoths.
conversations.prefix: Governor's Rocket Launcher:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've gained a strong reputation for your deeds.  This card may be used as a strength in a situation where reputation matters.
conversations.prefix: Reputation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *HMS Ulysses* is under attack.  Can you defend her?
conversations.prefix: Defend the Ship:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Always drink responsibly.
conversations.prefix: Scotch:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've agreed to provide tuition to Charlie, the ship's boy, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Kam.  This might be formal teaching in the training room, or more practical lessons such as P.T. on the hangar deck.  The two girls may be good pupils most of the time, but they may misbehave if they get bored...
conversations.prefix: Deliver Tuition:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're filling the gap in the command structure, taking on responsibility for the general crew.  Vice-Admiral Lee has agreed to mentor you.  Will you step up to this new role with ease, or make a complete carbuncle of it?
conversations.prefix: Acting Lieutenant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He's definitely an admirer, as well as being under-employed on board.  With time on his hands he's showing you attention.  Will you allow a romance to blossom, or give him the ice shoulder?
conversations.prefix: Vice-Admiral Lee:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've begun well at hiding how good you are at Euchre when partnered with Elaine Trent.  Can you take it all the way and win big money?  Or will someone break your legs first?
conversations.prefix: Make it big:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Another day, another star.  It's been months since you left known space and you're settling into the ship's routine.  Keep buggering on!
conversations.prefix: Another Star:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shore leave is normally pleasant. 'Shore leave' on an unknown militarised asteroid run by religious fanatics is another thing altogether.
conversations.prefix: Magnificat:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They may not be the best in the Queen’s Navy. You might not even like them all. But they’re your crew, and it’s your job and privilege to go to the mat for them when necessary.
conversations.prefix: Protect Your Crew:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have your way of looking at things, which you would happily defend against anyone, and you aren't likely to worry about others being attached to theirs.
conversations.prefix: Insensitive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An unknown virus, bactaria or other cosmic illness has struck the *Ulysses* whilst it has been identified - any procedures or cures must be made on the fly and mistakes are common...
conversations.prefix: Unknown Pathogen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *'The heat is on and the pan is a second from melting...'*
  
  Intense scrutiny abounds as the *Ulysses* requires this virus to be contained - you thrive under pressure but it doesn't mean mistakes *never* happen.
conversations.prefix: Intense Scrutiny:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something strange has got you working at less than optimal levels... drat!
conversations.prefix: Under the Weather:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Playing nice with others and listening to their farfetched theories and idle chit-chat only goes so far... there's work to be done, and you do you best work in solitude.
conversations.prefix: Lone Wolf:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Given sufficient outside power, you can continue running repetitive processes without fatigue. Personality, creativity and lateral thinking during this period are, however, almost absent.
conversations.prefix: Tireless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The last few years you've been to hell and back, yet you're *still* here. You're a born survivor and you're ready for just about anything the universe may throw at you. You might bend beneath the pressure, but you refuse to break. 
conversations.prefix: Resilient:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When you get an idea into your head, it's nigh impossible to dissuade you from it.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're relatively new to command, and this position is a high honor. You want to prove you are up to the task.
conversations.prefix: Prove Yourself:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perhaps it's grief, perhaps it's age, perhaps it's your prostate; whatever it is, sometimes you blow your top.
conversations.prefix: Volcanic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cool.
  Calm.
  Collected.
  
  Meditation and survival under fire has given you focus and clear thinking.
conversations.prefix: Three "C"s:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cold.
  Callous.
  
  Your loss has jaded you, keeping your feelings bottled up and leaving a cold exterior to show the world.
conversations.prefix: Two "C"s:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're certain that the Ort had something to do with Jenny's disappearance. You're going to ask them personally.
conversations.prefix: Find Jenny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You contain a wealth of knowledge within you, and inevitably something you've learned is bound to apply to your current situation.
conversations.prefix: Well-Educated:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a bit apt to go off half-cocked when you've only a loosely-set plan.  A fiery temper and a wellspring of determination will get you far -- but not always treat you well.
conversations.prefix: Brash:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Ort made sure your friends and former comrades would never be more than the subjects of sad toasts and rueful memories ever again.  You've every intention to return the favor.
conversations.prefix: Give Them Hell Right Back:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The conflict between the anthrophiles and humanophobes that has divided the Culture is playing out within your own processes. 
conversations.prefix: Divided Loyalties:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've honed your mind to make difficult decisions under impossible circumstances.
conversations.prefix: Grace Under Fire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The mist descends, your decision making is controlled by a singular desire to hurt something or someone.
conversations.prefix: Red Mist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An ancient Indian martial arts focusing on poses and postures.
conversations.prefix: Kalaripayattu:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When you're made of wheels, it's easy to hide wheels within wheels. The truth will out, someday, and there will be fallout to deal with. Burn each bridge at your own peril.
conversations.prefix: Duplicitous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't have all or even half the answers.   But you do have a knack having a good idea in a pinch.
conversations.prefix: Quick Wits:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tube grown, you still need years to grow mentally into a marity that matches your fully developed body.  As such you're temperament sometimes allows people to mistake you for a secondary schooler in reactions.
conversations.prefix: Emotionally immature:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: As the outsider, you want to fit in, be like everyone else.  Superiority can be lonely as heck.
conversations.prefix: Fit In:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It always seems that when Imperial "Servants", who aren't in the Marines or at least Navy, get involved someone's gonna get shafted.
conversations.prefix: Distrusts Non-Marine/Navy Government Types:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are certain rules when making friends. Don't insult their mother, don't be rude about their cooking and don't try to spy on their highly secret weapon facilities.
conversations.prefix: How not to make friends:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Black Templars have stolen the last three years of your life from you. It's high time you got them back. 
conversations.prefix: Fresh Start:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are an engineering officer in training for the British Royal Navy. Once you have completed Initial Officer Training and 2 years of field service, you will begin your career as an engineering officer.
conversations.prefix: Officer Cadet; Engineering:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're feeling a bit beaten up and need time to heal.  While you hold one of these cards you may not play a Strength card.  Go see Dr. Rathbone.
conversations.prefix: Injury:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Just a bunch of bored Templar kids with a few narcotics, right?  Or something more sinister? 
conversations.prefix: Black Lotus Gang:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **Bader** and **Dhanapal** are detained at the pleasure of *Grand Justiciar Thorn* for sin, ungodliness and being spies.  Can you rescue them, or do you leave them here to rot?
conversations.prefix: Jail Break:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gigantic human cyborg - mercenary, visionary, madman or saviour?  Captain of the unregistered vessel "Poseidon".  
  
  He has many stories to tell, mostly heroic and mostly about himself.  Likes to sing, likes Greek legends.  Did you know he's the son of a God?
  
  Somehow this madman has accrued a number of followers and a fleet of ships.
conversations.prefix: Polyphemus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inside the locket is a picture of Sergeant Stewart and the inscription:
  
  *All my love forever - Akshaya*
conversations.prefix: Locket:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A gift from Commander Mace, this token will be recognised as a sign of bravery by any Black Templar, who will accord the bearer appropriate respect even though they are not one of the Order.
conversations.prefix: Black Templar Token:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He wants to know the Truth.  He also wants to scourge the Unbeliever with the Fire of the Lord.
conversations.prefix: Grand Justiciar Thorn (Bader & Dhanapal only, individual):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Marshal Calypso Jones of the Black Templars, Captain of the *BTS Gabriel*.  She holds Captain Brockenhurst captive.
  
conversations.prefix: Calypso:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Siren 2 is your ticket out of Magnificat.  Can you get on board and hide until the crew leaves the Templar base?
conversations.prefix: Stowaway (Elicia Vega):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seductive female aliens?  Or some human-stock variant?  Whatever they are, their singing is exceptional.
conversations.prefix: The Sirens:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lost in his palace of light and shadow, alleged guardian of the Seeds of the Founders.
conversations.prefix: Aeolus:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Humanoid reptilians that resemble the 'Boojum' of New Brighton.  But these Lizards got smarts!
conversations.prefix: Laestrygonians:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An enchanting and hospitable woman, the lonely ruler of a lost human colony.
conversations.prefix: Queen Circe:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Avatar of the entity *Tiresias*,  which manifests as an energy field of extraordinary intelligence, rumoured to exist in multiple places in space and time.  
  
  Can *Tiresias* tell you how to get home?
conversations.prefix: Tiresias:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Binary Black Holes that may represent a chance for the *Ulysses* to return to the *Milky Way*
conversations.prefix: Scylla and Charybdis:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ruler of the planet Thrinacia, Empress of the Five Continents, Light of the World.  All who see her shall Love Her and Despair.
  
  Ruler of a world that appears to be a true Garden of Eden.
conversations.prefix: Lampetia, Grand Empress of the Sun:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A huge vessel with sails of gossamer gold, travelling the interstellar gulfs using the power of the stars and warp technology.
  
  This trading space arcology may hold the clue to returning home. 
conversations.prefix: The Lightship:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A huge 'gate' that can propel a spaceship to the Large Magellanic Cloud.
  
  Ancient alien technology powered by a nearby Dyson Sphere.
conversations.prefix: Intergalactic Gate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Avatar of the intelligence that commands the Dyson Sphere - an artificial being of extraordinary power
conversations.prefix: Hermes:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This megastructure completely encompasses a star and captures its power output.
  
  Around it orbit 5 smaller constructs.  The whole is commanded by an intelligence that names itself 'Hermes'.
conversations.prefix: Dyson Sphere:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If you can keep your head when all around are losing theirs.... you probably don't realise the depth of the shit you are in.
  
  But someone's got to stop the evening turning into a riot, haven't they?
conversations.prefix: Keep Calm and Carry On (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone has painted strange hieroglyphs on the wall of the women's heads.  Do they mean something or are they just random shit?
conversations.prefix: The Writing is on the Wall:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Digital download from *Discretion*
conversations.prefix: Magnificat Schematics:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Black Templar Knight, charged with the smooth running of the visit of *HMS Ulysses* crew to *Magnificat*.  Reports directly to the Knight Commander of the asteroid.
conversations.prefix: Knight Bray:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Graffiti in the heads in officer country.  Is it gibberish or does it mean something?
conversations.prefix: The Writing On the Wall:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The good thing about hyperspace is that nothing can happen to the ship (unless the jump field destabilises, then everyone dies instantly, so why worry?).  The bad thing is there's nothing to look at.
conversations.prefix: Hyperspace (optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Commander Morris has asked for an assessment of the military options to liberate the captain.  
conversations.prefix: Military Options (Stewart/Holst only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes there's not much you can do... or is there?
conversations.prefix: Those who can only wait:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: For a ship's Storeman, you sure do have some interesting gadgets and phenomenal acting skills.
conversations.prefix: Martian of Mystery:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've lived in civilized safety all your life, and you don't have a good sense for danger and how to avoid it.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some of the time, you're just a wee bit dense- things seem like a good idea that really aren't.
  
  It can get one knocked about a bit.
conversations.prefix: Boot-headed Leatherneck:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not about to leave any of your people behind. Not as long as you draw breath.
conversations.prefix: No One Left Behind:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have received extensive training in infiltration, hand-to-hand combat and small arms.
conversations.prefix: Black Ops Training:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: As much training as you've tried to take over the years, some things still can't prepare you for engaging in _real_ combat.
conversations.prefix: Civilian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recent events and revelations have destroyed any hope you had for the future.
conversations.prefix: Low Morale:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Even a Marine Sergeant can take so much before it takes its toll.
conversations.prefix: Finally, Too Much:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While frustrating to sift through REDACTED files and get the dreaded Access Denied warnings, your experience with the secretive sciences has gained you a couple friends... and favours.
conversations.prefix: Connections:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sifting through classified documents only to find the answers above your pay-grade is an irritation in top secret wartime sciences. You've managed to make friends in those places. And more importantly, one who owe you favours.
conversations.prefix: Connections:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something has knocked you off balance, and you're not operating as normal.
conversations.prefix: Not on form:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What's left to fight for? Is there really any reason to go on?
conversations.prefix: What's The Point?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've lived longer than you expected, and you couldn't help but get a little wiser along the way.
conversations.prefix: Experienced:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You always feel like death is right around the corner. You want your instant gratification, you want to act *now*, and you don't want to wait around for the next disaster when you could charge into it with the element or surprise.
conversations.prefix: Live Fast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's been a long time since you imagined peace for humankind. Now your sights are set a little lower. You need a way to relax and blow off steam.
conversations.prefix: Find Some Peace:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Be Prepared.  Woggles Away!
conversations.prefix: Old Boy Scout:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: First you train.
  
  Then you practice.
  
  Then you fix what you borked.
  
  Then you train again.
  
  And again.
  
  Rinse and repeat. Until you can do it in the dark, with your hands tied and a bag over your head.
  
  That's what makes professionals.
  
  
conversations.prefix: By The Numbers:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Diplomacy is an art of influencing minds and hearts. A flexible machine can also influence the limbic system, auditory pathways, the vestibular system, and those spongy, malleable brains.
conversations.prefix: Use their meat against them:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People don't like secrets.  They also typically don't like those who keep those secrets either.  
conversations.prefix: Secrets:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Ava knows that all good things take time.  She acts without haste and waits for the right moment.
conversations.prefix: Patience:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ava's ambition and competitive spirit can make her come across a bit strict or severe when the pressure's on.
conversations.prefix: Chilly:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ava's found her place in the ranks again.  Now it's a matter of figuring out how to be fully satisfied with her work again and finding a good  outlet for her inner warrior.
conversations.prefix: Thrive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: General Crewman in charge of the Hydroponics on *HMS Ulysses*. Also responsible for all vegetation on board, working closely with environmental specialists in the engineering section.  Reports to CPO Chowdry.
conversations.prefix: Hydroponics, 4th Class:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: New on board? There's lots to learn about *HMS Ulysses* and its crew. The possibility of hazing is the least of your worries as your first error in deep space might be your last.  And without winning the respect of your fellows it will be a hard voyage.
conversations.prefix: Get to know your ship:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mu Herculis A(a), named *Nemea* according to RN protocol.  Who knows what the locals call it?   *Nemea* is a terrestrial planet with atmosphere and a biosphere similar to that of Earth, but far more arid.  If anything it is most similar to a large Mars, with 0.5 gravity, no satellites and a savage desert adapted local flora.  There is one settlement on *Nemea*, "**Tortuga**" - the choice of name from old Earth history tells you everything.
conversations.prefix: Nemea (Kermani, Hall, Advocate, Tano, Dhanapal):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Agent Macavity, MI6.  A gene-spliced monster, but she's still a British Secret Agent.  
  
  Part of the MI6 team on the *MS Dawn Promise*.
conversations.prefix: Macavity:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The navy may have invalided you out of flight due to your cybernetics, but Captain Brockenhurst has just stuck you back behind the stick.  Adapt fast to flying with your cybernetics or die quick.
conversations.prefix: Re-learn old skills:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Royal Marine, 45 Commando.
  
  Highly trained combat specialist specialising in zero G manoeuvres and sub-zero survival.
conversations.prefix: Private – Latoya MacAllister:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royal Marine, 45 Commando.
  
  Highly trained technical specialist.  Runs the squad's drones, ECM and meets any technical challenges.
conversations.prefix: Private – Findley Emerson:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Royal Marine, 45 Commando.
  
  Highly trained combat medic.  He's also got an eye for the ladies, especially oriental beauties.
conversations.prefix: Private – Killian Robertson:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royal Marine, 45 Commando.
  
  Highly trained sapper, able to defuse bombs, munitions and most anything that goes bang.  He prefers setting charges and blowing things up.
conversations.prefix: Private – Paul Travers:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: These demolition charges have the capability to blow most anything.  Minimum Safe Distance one half mile.  The most powerful explosives on the *Ulysses* bar the nuclear charges.
conversations.prefix: Set Charges (Stewart):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The current consort of Polyphemus.  She's looking curiously at you - clearly has a thing for cyborgs.
conversations.prefix: Leyla (Holst):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Covered in the blood of the innocent and rather mad.  If you use this card during *combat* in this scene it counts as a strength.  Played under other circumstances it is neutral.  Until you play it you may not use other Strength cards.
conversations.prefix: Bloodied:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Small bio-fighters used by the Ort.  Fast and deadly and after your blood!
conversations.prefix: Ort Fighters (Hall only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Help the Red Fin Pirates co-ordinate their defence against the Ort.
conversations.prefix: Ort Attack (Kermani only):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: These goons want to shoot you and then eat your heart.
conversations.prefix: Space Pirates (first challenge):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This pistol fires bolts of energy that vaporise most things they hit.  You've never seen anything like this outside a lab - much more effective than standard issue laser pistols or slug guns.
conversations.prefix: Disruptor Pistol:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Acting Sub-Liutenant, *HMS Ulysses*.  Her father, John Kam, was a CPO on board HMS Zulu when it was destroyed.  This is her first posting after finishing cadet academy and she will serve two years prior to further study on Pompey.  Very bright, but likely to go to pieces at any point, as she is hiding her grief. 
conversations.prefix: Susan Kam:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A room with a central console that glows with orange light.  Everything is on a larger than human scale.
conversations.prefix: Room beneath the obelisk (Tano, Dhanapal, Kermani, Advocate):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some of Polyphemus' better armed henchbeings are after you.  They don't want to talk...
conversations.prefix: Pursuing Horde (Stewart only):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Leave Now.  Proceed to evacuation point.  Destruction in 5 cycles.
conversations.prefix: Leave Now:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crew member responsible for the maintenance of onboard plant nurseries, growhouses, and gardens.
conversations.prefix: Hydroponics, 4th Class:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You never asked for this mission, you're here almost by accident.  Your lover is dead, you are far from home, the enemy are behind you and have cut you off. You don't really hope for anything any more.  All that is left is **duty** and strong navy tea.
conversations.prefix: Keep Buggering On:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't help it. You like pretty little things. It's a harmless little distraction.
  
  
  Usually.
conversations.prefix: A Bit of an Eye for the Girls:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're an explorer to your core - when something intrigues you then you have to find out, despite the risk.
conversations.prefix: Intrepid:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Materials science, astrogation, teaching math, physics, chemistry, medicine...  Storage space is limited! Is there anything they *don't* think you were programmed with?
conversations.prefix: Not Programmed for your Convenience:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have expert-level understanding of a wide range of theories, but only undergraduate understanding of most of the related experiments.
conversations.prefix: Theorist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No matter how good you are, it can simply come down to a numbers game.
conversations.prefix: Numbers Matter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know your way around unknown vessels as if by instinct - it may be something to do with reading the last century of 'Jane's Fighting Ships' until the pages fall out.
conversations.prefix: Starship Geek:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're not fussed about animals one way or another, so consequently they are drawn to you.  You like felines well enough as long as they don't shed hair in your tea.
conversations.prefix: Animal Magnetism:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: One way to protect your own secrets, like spying for your creators, or unauthorized systems access, is to drag the truth out of others and make them seem paranoid. Too bad you have to do it to friends, but do this enough and they'll become handy enemies.
conversations.prefix: Misdirect the marks:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're a Prisoner of Pirates. Great. 
  
  (This is a work in progress)
conversations.prefix: Pirate Prisioner:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Being imprisoned Has it's ups and downs, but you've learned to take care of other prisoners when they're injured and.. even yourself.
  
  You're self-taught and a little ill-experienced but with a little more work here and there, you can sure get the hang of it!
conversations.prefix: Medical Background:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Something happened with the pirates and now.. Well, you're a little mentally unstable.
  
  You can't trust people.. Every little sound startles you, You're selectively mute, and... well, you have a lot more problems that what's shown.
  
  Your strange behavior is blamed on them, but are they really to blame?
conversations.prefix: Traumatized:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Yes, you severely need help, but what yo need the most is someone that cares for you.
  
  You want to feel something that you weren't able to feel in years.
conversations.prefix: Someone to Lean on:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *It's.. not the best job, but it's better than working to death in the heat.*
  
  You're a maid for the pirates and.. it's not so laid back as it seems. One wrong slip up and you're as good as dead.
conversations.prefix: Pirate Maid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Being a slave helped you become more secretive and quiet. That could be good.. or *bad.*
conversations.prefix: Secretive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Years of abuse has made you into a nervous wreck. You're selectively mute, terrified of interaction, and well.. Jump at every sound.
  
  You might also have a few.. annoying traits accompanied with this.
conversations.prefix: Traumatized:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've lost everything, your family, your emotions, your own mind. You just want someone to hold you.. to get close to you. You don't want to be alone anymore.
conversations.prefix: To get close:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There never seems to be enough time to get what you want done.
conversations.prefix: Overburdened:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dr Rathbone and her assistant Coleen  will make your stay as comfortable as possible.
conversations.prefix: Sick-Bay (Brockenhurst, Carter, Holst):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may use this asset card as a strength when dealing with the culture Mind, Ask Questions Later
conversations.prefix: Favour of Ask Questions Later:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Second in command of HMS Ulysses.  Morris is very intelligent but new to being a commander; previously a lieutenant on destroyers.  Knows Captain Brockenhurst from HMS Talbot, when Morris was a Midi.
conversations.prefix: Commander Morris (Stewart only):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Somehow you've upset the Godhead on HMS Ulysses.  Treat this card as a disadvantage when played.
conversations.prefix: The Captain's Disfavour:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An old navy spacer saying:
  "Don't be close when a star goes supernova, don't try to jump through a singularity, and don't start a brawl that disturbs the Captain's cup of tea."
  - origin of saying unknown
  - *HMS Ulysses* has already done one of these (two to go)
conversations.prefix: Storm in a Teacup?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pretty orb, but what does it do?  The artefact has power, but working out how to use it could take some time.
conversations.prefix: Ancient Artefact Orb:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A suit of powered armour.  It's going to take some time to figure out how to use it.
conversations.prefix: Ancient Artefact Armour:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It sparkles and deep rivers of energy run inside this dish sized device.  How does it work and what does it do?
conversations.prefix: Ancient Artefact Disc:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Within the construct is a huge gothic palace of eerie light and shifting shadows.  In fact the palace itself seems to shift, and rooms are seldom in the same place.  Everything is run down, threadbare and misplaced.  Perhaps it represents the mental state of it's inhabitant, Aeolus.
conversations.prefix: Palace of Light and Shadow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Within the construct is a huge gothic palace of eerie light and shifting shadows.  In fact the palace itself seems to shift, and rooms are seldom in the same place.  Everything is run down, threadbare and misplaced.  Perhaps it represents the mental state of it's inhabitant, Aeolus.
conversations.prefix: Palace of Light and Shadow - Akshaya:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hermes has asked you to return the Seeds of the Founders to him, in return for help for humanity against the Ort.
  
  Now you have the container containing the 'seeds', best not lose it.
conversations.prefix: Seeds of the Founders:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is obviously covert earth tech - it may have something vital on it.  Unfortunately it's encrypted and it's going to be hard to break.
conversations.prefix: MI6 Holographic Projector:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is not earth-tech, but it does appear to be designed for humans to use. Provides devastating close-range firepower.  
  
  Battery can be charged from any powerful electrical supply with a few basic mods.  
conversations.prefix: Heavy Plasma Rifle:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This hunting spider is rather large - body the size of a man, legs stretching to a length of twenty yards each.  
  
  It is not from Mars.
conversations.prefix: Mutated Spider:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wow!  You pay good money for this sort of trip!
  
  Something's messing with your head...
conversations.prefix: Visions:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This shuttle came for the *Poseidon*.  How did it get to be in the Palace of Light & Shadow?
conversations.prefix: Poseidon Shuttle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ooooh!  Look at the scintillating colours!
conversations.prefix: Lie down and dream:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What is going on here?  How much of what you see is real?
conversations.prefix: Hallucinations?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: &nbsp;
  . . .But what does that mean for the rest of humanity?
  
  In saving one race, do you doom the other?
conversations.prefix: "You Are Marked As Friend. . .":
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may have had some rough patches recently, but you still have your pride and let no one question it!
conversations.prefix: I Still Have My Pride!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: To those with the patience to wait, the answers reveal themselves. 
  
  To those with the patience to wait, opportunity presents itself.
conversations.prefix: Patient:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've always been independent, but perhaps it might be time to think of others before exercising that independence. Especially after possibly having caused the destruction of a planet.
conversations.prefix: Cause less trouble:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're used to open, intellectual debate, not diplomacy and caution. And it's easy to believe.
conversations.prefix: Open:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit isn't just grammar.
conversations.prefix: Wisdom of Years:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Years of trauma led you to the silent path of slow healing. You question if you could even speak with reason. Maybe it's better to keep your mouth shut and follow the herd
conversations.prefix: Selectively Mute:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You did it, there's not point in denying it but you'll be damned if you're going to beg. Especially to the *Navy*.
conversations.prefix: Not Going To Beg:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone misread a label or wasn't up on what you did and did not give a martian.  
conversations.prefix: Bad Meds:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't decide on what to do.. How stupid.
conversations.prefix: Confused:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This may be an internal systems failure, environmental effect, or, worse yet, data intruding into current programming. Whatever the source, it's making it increasingly hard to focus and function.
conversations.prefix: Data Corruption (or Worse):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're rushed, forgetting your training and protocol, but your mind is somewhere else.
conversations.prefix: Becoming Reckless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your physical condition is worsening by the second and it’s taking a toll on you.
  
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Though piecing together evidence in a lab or reading a radical theory gives you a thrill, nothing quite matches the dynamics of field work.
conversations.prefix: Theory Meets Practice:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The holiday is celebrated on board HMS Ulysses, subject to the needs of the service.  As traditional there will be a roast turkey/turkey tikka masala/vegetable protein turkey lunch, party games and secret santa, all on the flight deck.  One tot of grog to all crew.  Anything that happens in the store cupboard, gunnery turret nook, or that unused area in the hold will not be remarked on if kept discrete.
conversations.prefix: Christmas it is:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not only can you make a photocopy, you can then 3D print it or even get engineering to make a copper version. 
conversations.prefix: Party Game trophy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Preferably inappropriate
conversations.prefix: Snog someone:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: After christmas dinner, some grog, and probably some illicit moonshine, why not take a sucker for all they have? 
conversations.prefix: Fleece someone:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: No one misses just one space turkey.  With 100% more space brine.
conversations.prefix: Space Turkey:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Isn't that a good idea!  Festive Fun!  Even better if it's unauthorised.
conversations.prefix: Christmas Space Walk:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What did you get and for who?  Or did you get something and want to know who gave it to you?
conversations.prefix: Secret Santa :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Who are the Laestragonians and what do they want?  Are they friendly and do they taste nice with garlic?
conversations.prefix: Diplomacy & Xenobiology (Dr Tano & Advocate):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Laestragonia is a pock marked dirt ball with little apparent water but a stellar civilisation of talking Lizards.  What do you make of it?
conversations.prefix: Planetary Assessment (K.S.):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jenny Shinjo is alive and captive on Laestragonia IV - the use of the codeword 'peachy' makes that clear.  How do you react to that?  And do you have a plan?
conversations.prefix: Military Stuff (Holst, Stewart, Carter):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shipwright, with the run of the ship.  Big, angry, and with too much of a liking for rum.
conversations.prefix: Mikey Barker (Zora):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A simple objective - rescue Jenny Shinjo from Laestragonia.  Hopefully she has the Seeds of the Founders.  This isn't going to be easy...
conversations.prefix: Operation Highway to Hell:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Culture ship *Ask Questions Later*.  While you know *AQL* as a diplomat, it also seems able to cloak itself and is almost certainly armed.
conversations.prefix: Ask Questions Later:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes it's a strength that keeps you going, some times it means you miss stuff.
conversations.prefix: Single Minded:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Well look at yourself. Another link up the chain. Respect, real authority- everything you wanted, if in a small way.
  
  Why does it feel as if it's 'round your neck?
conversations.prefix: Rising Star:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't stand it.  Why do others find it so funny? Naked men hiding their genitals with balloons?  And exploding them with a pin? Preposterous.
  
  If fact it really pisses you off.
conversations.prefix: Balloon Dance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are trained in tactical military planning and execution.
conversations.prefix: Tactical Training:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: ...but then, what Commando worth her salt isn't really?  The risk IS the reward.
conversations.prefix: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know: