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Date Posted: 11:52:01 08/05/01 Sun
Author: NOVA*Beacon
Subject: "darkstar"
In reply to: Dark Star 's message, ""Hey what's going on with the Lennon?"" on 20:13:47 07/26/01 Thu

The most startling aspect of the tiny voice was that it was softer than Darkstar or anyone else had ever heard the living vessel speak.

"do not make any indication you hear us; i am transmitting directly to your own internal frequency. the connection is difficult, and it shifts my focus somewhat, but with an able crew at my helm and disconnected from myself as i am, it presently is a moot point.

earlier, before i was interrupted, i was beginning to propose an idea i was toying with. your willingness to sacrifice yourself to my whole was impressive, and i explained my reasons why, even if it had been necessary, i would not--could not--accept. we will not burden you with a clumsy retelling of our origins again though; of that you will be spared." There seemed to be a 'smile' in the timbre of the ship's voice, a reassuring tone that put Darkstar at ease.

"ebonhawk and mercado are targetmasters. one, a cybertronian machine, purely technological. the other, an organic creature, a nebulan, like those who built me. But unlike the tla, mercado himself is part machine, and the very object of that group's hatred. those self-righteous purists condemned their brethren for becoming binary bonded cyborgs, and those they caught suffered greatly.

no one understands better than us the bonds of friendship and teamwork. the unified spark that makes up my being represents the single greatest union, but with a price. we were already slain once by the tla, and while i have new life my composite personas experienced a second death of sorts--the loss of individuality. with ebonhawk and mercado it is different; each remains unique yet both are part of a greater whole. whereas a gestalt temporarily loses the individual personas of its components as my 'predescessors' have permanently, headmasters, targetmasters and powermasters remain two. two and one at the same time, each anticipating the other's needs, each possessing some gift the other lacks.

i have a crew once more, darkstar, and a noble one. i am certain my association with the crew of the sp boardhopper will prove valuable to both parties, but i also know that someday their vessel may be rebuilt, and i may be alone once more. even if that does not happen, there are many things they cannot give me. i am too big, simply put. i cannot go out among the stars, or see a planet close up and appreciate its beauty. all these things i experience at a great distance, simulated through remote sensors. it is not the same.

i am not sure what i propose is even possible, but i wonder if a bond between us whereby you would be my eyes and ears amid the vast reaches of space might work. i would experience what you experience, travel to places you go that i cannot. i would always be with you and while our bond would give me freedom and the experience of a real life, even vicariously, i could be a source of added strength, at times channeling my own power through you even at a great distance, and being there for you in times of greatest need.

make no mistake; you are an impressive warrior in your own right and i probably need you more than you need me. but a binary bond between two sentient machines...a 'little sister' to tell her invalid 'brother' what is happening on the 'playground'? there is much potential here.

will you do it, darkstar? will you bond with me as heraldmaster and expand my awareness as you expand your power?

The transmission ended, allowing Darkstar time to ponder NOVA*Beacon's unique offer...

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