[video] un: k2so

[k_2so]

[A video! Of a DROID. A dark faced droid with white photoreceptors looking at his video feed. If droids could have facial expressions, his would be confused, or annoyed, or a bit of both really.]

Handy man. I was assigned to be a handy man at a place called Nuts and Bolts. What an absurd name for a business. If they understood my capabilities they would understand they are well above “Handy Man”. I am not some simple labor droid.

[He pauses his rant, head lifting and looking back and forth, before continuing to speak again.]

This situation is abnormal. The odds that they are lying however appear to be low. The situation I recorded last was ... not good, so this could be considered a vast improvement. I am, however, unfamiliar with some of the technology here. They could have at least equipped me with some upgrades instead of this communication device.

[What a string of complaints! Oh right, this device. He looked down to it again, stared, then lifted his other hand near it.]

I am K-2SO. I am looking for those who may understand the call sign of “Rogue One” ... which is also an absurd name.

That is all. [and he would cut the feed unless someone replies to this. The odds of someone replying are high. The odds of it being someone he actually knows are about middle ground. That, to him, is being optimistic and hopeful]

Comments

un: longshot

[andreios]

[ The part of Sam that thought he was human is hesitant to engage an unknown machine. The rest of him is curious to meet one who isn't a Cylon. ]

They made me a technician at a repair service. [ He offers a crooked smile. ] I guess they think we're only good for a specific kind of work.

[k_2so]

[Very clearly not a Cylon, whatever those are.]

I would be better suited as a technician in programming or even in defenses than a handy man. The simple connotation of "handy man" implies that I am only competent in a variety of small skills or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work. Or... a person who does odd jobs.

I do not want to do "Odd Jobs". I can do much more than that.

text | un: v-nikiforov

[genice]

( He would have responded with video if he wasn't staring at the screen because that sure looks like a robot. That looks like a really awesome robot. THIS SCIENCE FICTION LIFE HAS LEVELED AGAIN!

It's a silly thing to be caught up in on some level, but it's also complicated; Victor settles on text in the end. )

Sorry to say that it's apparently all on purpose that we're given work that has nothing to do with any capabilities we do or don't have. Apparently, life on ship runs much more smoothly when everyone's thrown blindly into the mix. Everyone of the crew I spoke with over the last few weeks has reiterated how it used to be different, but that was apparently more of a disaster.

Welcome, for what that's worth! Nice to meet you, K-2SO. I'm Victor Nikiforov.

[k_2so]

[That sure IS a 'robot'. Droid is the proper term however. He sure the heck is AWESOME too.]

[Text however, will be returned, with less sarcastic 'tone', but no less sarcastic in words.]

The odds of using your man power where they are best suited seems much more efficient than to haphazardly toss people here and there and hope something works out. Why would anyone do that on purpose and think that was a good idea?

Thank you, Victor Nikiforov, for your welcome.

video | un: erso

[realists]

[ can you groan and look happy to see someone at the same time. jyn fucking erso can. she just wants him to say something terrible to her so she will feel sane again. ]

Cassian is here, don't worry.

[k_2so]

Oh.

It's you.

[Terrible enough? Give him a moment to warm up. She said Cassian is here and that was really all that mattered.]

[Also... she's here. And... that matters a bit as well.]

And... the others?

( un: apollo )

[aploun]

[ Well. That sure is a machine. A talking machine. Centurions didn't do that. They looked a lot more menacing than this one, too. He's trying to be better about the whole human vs. machine thing, but after everything it's so hard. But, Lee knows they're not all bad.

Probably? ]

There's a lot of absurd stuff here. I guess you just get used to it. Or learn not to take it personally. We all got assigned strange jobs.

[k_2so]

[He was an IMPERIAL droid at one point. From his point of view he knows he can't be too upset if people get grouchy with him for that much. Generally its the Imperial part and not the Droid part though. Not that he's not used to a lack of respect for being a droid too. So either way it wont bother him so much. Maybe.]

At least I am not the only one that finds it absurd. I will do my best to not take it personally, even if it feels like a waste of my functions.

video | ( un: 2cool )

[glitterpants]

_{[ Karamatsu isn't exactly sure about talking to a robot like this, but he's hopeful to give anything a chance!! He's.. wearing sunglasses. There was no need to wear sunglasses right now. ]}

Heh.
Worry not about the words that other people give to you. Behind the cold and clammy steel exterior, there probably lies a warm soul— whose intentions are only pure; whose goals are those of righteous. Something sacred and valued importance— something more than just a handy man.
No, you should shoot for the stars. Regain your title here even if others think you are nothing more than a handy man. You are not. I believe it.

_{[ ?????? you don't even know this robot how can you talk this way to him.. ]}

[k_2so]

[Username: 2Cool. 2C-00L? He doesn't look like a droid. The sunglasses however make him think the other must have light sensitivity. There are medical treatments for that kind of thing.]

[But no, he had been walking when this all came in, and now he's just looking at the video. This would be his staring. A very long stare. Human, are you okay? Do you need medical attention, because he is not a medical droid. This is not the droid you are looking for.]

[There is all of a moment where it looks like he's about to TURN THE VIDEO FEED OFF. Because what the heck was that?]

[he lists the device higher, leveling his head and... tries to speak.]

You are referring to... me?

[THERE WAS WAY TOO MUCH PRAISE AND POSITIVE FEELINGS IN THAT COMMENT!]

un: junpei

[coolerjunpei]

[Huh, robots. He'd been wondering when robots would start turning up. Cool.]

Even the robots—uh, droids don't understand all the technology here? Seriously? Someone should say something.

[This isn't entirely sarcasm, he's just unhelpful.]

[k_2so]

[Droids. He is a Droid. Robots have very little AI to them.]

[Thankfully the other corrected himself anyhow, so that is good.]

It would be impossible to be programmed to understand every single planetary systems technology, especially if the system has never been in contact with the one I am from. Most planets and systems have been in-development with the Galactic standard system for some time, but when a primitive planet is discovered for the first time their technology will... differ. This is no different for galactic systems that have never interacted before.

Thus it is logical that the systems here are unknown to my programming, seeing as I have never had to deal with them before. Looking into an upgrade would be useful.

[You asked.]

voice; un: rogue leader

[taggingwomprats]

Uh, I'm Rogue Leader, anyway.

[ Weird. Who else knows that call-sign? ]

With Rogue Group, actually. Or Rogue Squadron.

[k_2so]

[...Excuse you.]

[YOU do not sound like Cassian.]

[His head leans in, AS IF SQUINTING. Even if he's not squinting. He is studying the voice, replaying it in his head as if that would help.]

I said Rogue One. A singular group of people in which I do not recall your voice being part of the team. Not a Squadron. I was unaware of a Squadron. I wonder if Bodhi knew of this.

video, un: l.organa

[sensive]

[ If K-2SO rings familiar in her ears, Rogue One clangs, conspicuous. Luke is the commander of Rogue Squadron, yes, but she knows of another group with the same callsign, recalls the briefing she received upon returning to the rebel alliance with the death star plans (and two moonjockeys, to spare).

She doesn't know what to make of it all, so she only crosses her arms and regards him evenly. He still looks like an Imperial droid, y'know, despite his potential association to the alliance. ]

I might understand it.

[ if he recognizes the name "Organa," that would confirm a connection of some form. ]

[k_2so]

[He does recognize 'Organa' as a name of importance. He may not know all of the Rebellion Commanders, leaders and other staff, but he does know of the name, so seeing the username does key him into some things. Especially with that comment.]

Then you might understand the place I have come from. You are not, however, one of the crew I was looking for.

Username l.organa. You are with the rebellion.

video; un: altea

[juniberries]

It seems the jobs we are assigned on this ship are at random, if it makes you feel any better. But I would expect them to teach you of the technology on board if you are to repair it. You aren't the only one who's had difficulties with the technology here.

[are they really not training them?? or is this just preemptive complaining?]

[k_2so]

[Preemptive complaining! It really is. He just complains sometimes though. He's new and wandering and complaining because that seemed like the best thing to do.]

If that was "random placement" then the joke of placing a droid in a business called Nuts and Bolts was destined to be. None the less, I don't anticipate there being a problem with the job, other than I don't care for it. Learning the technologies should be as simple as an information update. Perhaps hardware upgrades, depending.

un: paladin

[bayarm]

I don't think they care very much if we're suited for the jobs they assign us.

[ off-screen, shiro's galra prosthetic clenches into a fist. hand model. it feels a bit like someone's mocking him. ]

[k_2so]

So it seems. I am sure I can manage the job well enough, but that is beside the point. It appears to be a well placed joke more than a thoughtful choice made due to skills.

[So, honestly, he agrees with you on that 'mocking' part. Damn though, HAND model. Cruel.]

un: son

[rockthemonkey]

[A robot!!! A real robot!!! That talks!!! So cool!!]

I got a really dumb job too! It's stupid.

[Which he'd whine about more but: robot!!!! Like in a comic book!]

Hey, hey, you're a robot, right? Are you strong? Do you have rocket hands?

[k_2so]

[A real robot! that talks. --Wait, no, he's a Droid. Much better than robots.]

Is it a stupid job, or are you just too intelligent for the job?

[He calculated a low chance for that.]

I am a droid. a KX enforcer model droid. We are no longer in production, and yes, I am strong. I however do not have rocket hands. That is an upgrade I should look into.

video; un: gen.calrissian

[bespin]

[ Rogue One. So this droid is from Cassian's unit. Interesting. ]

Good to see you got yourself fixed up. I've heard of Rogue One, though only through stories.

[k_2so]

[His head tilted as he saw the man in the video.]

Stories? Are they telling stories already?

Video; UN: McCoy

[legendary_hands]

[On a normal day, he would ignore all the damn messages. HE
ell, he was a doctor, not some communications officer rounding up calls. But he's got nothing else to do, and if these Eluvio people were sayin' he had to field the anger managment...

The hell was he kidding. He was mad as a honey badger and he had no right to go and calm anyone down. Still, talking robots. It deserved an answer.]

The jobs they give out are a real doozy, aren't they? Guess they told you no more of why you got here than me. I pretty much lost my crew as well.

['Cept Jim.. but that man could thrive in any environment.]

[k_2so]

[Oh heavens. To grouchy grouches in one place. This could be fun. Having nothing to do is a good reason to respond to a droid having a small fit about dumb jobs.]

They have informed me the same information as anyone else. Aparently I am not privy to other information nor am I permitted access to the computers here. Or more... I need to upgrade my systems to jack in. So no, I have no more then the average human has.

You are of a space crew as well? I am finding not everyone here has experienced 'space'.

video

[ex_brainstorm70]

What sort of upgrades would you want them to equip you with? I might be able to work out a discount.

[ He's joking. Honestly, who knew he would ever be so pleased to see an Imperial droid. m]

[k_2so]

[THERE WE GO.]

[The pilot.]

[He was on his way to meet Jyn and hopefully Cassian at the moment, but he is pleased to hear from the Pilot. They share something in common. Imperial Defectors. it helps.]

I would think something to allow me to jack into their own computer systems would be preferable. My hardware appears to be incompatible. By discount, I take it they have given you a jog in some form of workshop.

video; un: syndulla

[firstrebel]

Hello, K-2SO. I'm Hera. I can't say I recognize the call sign - is it a new squadron?

[ This droid is obviously with the rebellion, but she thought she knew all the squadron names. ]

[k_2so]

[Hello Syndulla. his head lifts as she mentioned a new Squadron.]

Hardly a squadron. More of a group. [He recognized her race, so that helped place her as being from home.] A very small problematic group, some might say.