#serial numbers

[digitalsymbiote]

If a robot girl tells you her serial number, that's actually a really intimate experience for her and you should honestly feel so honored that she's comfortable enough with you to share that information

[outofthedeck]

In Which I Have a Category 10 Autism Event Over Steven Universe

I'm writing a Steven Universe fanfic.

Actually, I'm writing 4 SU fics concurrently because I can't focus for shit, but that's not the important bit. That's not the Autism Event, either.

One of the themes of this fic is going to be on names and their meaning, and how we tend to give more names to the people and things that we love and care about. So I figured, Gems have these serial numbers that act as part of their names. Why not give Steven one?

That's when the category 10 Autism Event happened, as I wrote a whole fucking essay in word about the potential meanings behind the little numbers that every Gem gets, and now I'm throwing my word vomit out to all 7 of you who read my bullshit.

Let's fucking go.

Every Gem has two numbers, their Facet, Cut, and/or Cabochon (pronounced Kab-uh-zhan, it’s what Nephrite has in place of a Cut, and its spelling is almost as bad as the word “Colonol”). It's the only unique part of a Gem's name – the rest of it is shared with every other Gem of their type.

(I could write another essay on just the sociological implications behind a culture that numbers people. It’s seen as a method of dehumanization in most cultures, as taking away someone’s name and replacing it with something you’d use to keep track of an object. Yet, in a culture where the word part of a name is something dehumanizing (simply the object you are made of) and the only unique part of your name is your number, it would be a complete role reversal. Suddenly, being referred to with a word might be seen as rude, and people would rather be called by a serial number instead. If Gems were real, the xenoanthropology discussions around them would be the most interesting shit ever.

Unfortunately, I dropped out of college before I got to take the sociology course that was going to be part of my degree, so any essay I wrote about the topic would be sub-par at best.)

The words do all describe parts about a gem’s shape – when a gemstone is cut, it has been shaped into a polyhedron, with each face being called a facet, and a cabochon gem is a smoothed down shape, most often spheres or ovoids. The definitions of these words don’t actually have any bearing on who uses them in the show, though; Peridot and Nephrite both have cabochon gems, but both have a Facet and Peridot has a Cut. Their meanings as serial numbers are independent from their meanings as nouns, as the show wasn’t interested in giving them much logic at all. It was reasonable not to – who the fuck would pay attention to numbers given to all of three characters? (not counting the Famethyst, who only get Cuts)

I would. I am autistic as fuck about this show.

Let’s look at what little we do get in canon. Every Cut has exactly three digits, a number and two letters. The Crystal Gem Amethyst has 8XM, Peridot has 5XG, and the Famethyst have 8XG-8XH. We know from the episode “Back to the Kindergarten” that the third (and possibly also the second digit) have to do with either the order or location of the exit hole of the gem, going from top to bottom. We can also possibly presume that the Famethyst all share a Facet, based on the fact that they don’t use it as part of their introductions – it might’ve been redundant.

Cut and Cabochon might be mutually exclusive, based on the fact that no Gem that we know of has both, but they might mean something similar, seeing as how both appear after the Facet. There’s only one Cabochon Gem (Nephrite) compared to the Seven Cut Gems, and her Cabochon number is 12. A Cabochon might not need as many digits to distinguish itself because it’s a lot rarer.

What information we have on Facet is so vague as to be utterly useless.

The range of values that a Facet can hold doesn’t have any pattern. Nephrite has Facet-413 and Peridot has Facet-2F5L. It could be that Facet holds one base 36 number (using 0-9 and then every letter of the English alphabet before it rolls over into 10, making a base-36’s 10 equal base 10’s 36.) that can get arbitrarily high, but why the fuck would they need that level of extreme specificity? Yes, there’s probably an absolute shit-ton of Gems, but you also have what type of Gem they are to help differentiate them further, so you wouldn’t need their serial numbers to get too high. If there’s only millions of Pearls, you only need a Pearl’s serial number to hold as many digits as a Social Security number. Probably less, since SSI’s differentiate between hundreds of millions of people, rather than just millions, and the use of letters in the Cut can lessen the digits needed further.

The Prime Kindergarten Amethyst was born in was located in Facet-5, which is amethyst’s Facet, but that could mean Facet 5 of Earth, or the Milky Way, or space in general, and we have no way of knowing which unless it’s suddenly revealed that, say, there’s a Facet-5 Gem that was made on Neptune, or a Facet-10 Gem that was made on Earth, so that’s not helpful. And, honestly, If Facets denote a location on a planet, then why the fuck would planets need up to ZZZZ Facets? That’s 1,679,615 in base 10. And if Facets are for regions of Space, what part of the Gem’s serial number denotes the planet they were made on? The Facet can’t do both. It can’t use some amount of digits to denote a region of space and another amount to denote planet – Facet-5 has only the one digit. It would make the most sense if Facet denoted planet, but then why would Earth be planet 5? In what fucking way are they ordering planets that would make Earth planet 5?

We basically know nothing about Facets, is my point.

Let’s move on to the part where I throw bullshit at the wall to fill in the gaps.

Cut denotes location, so let’s say that Cabochon does the same – but for a location that is smaller or less commonly used than a Cut location. An easy way to do that is to have Cut be for Gems made on planets, and Cabochon be for Gems made on those planets’ moons/sattelites. Since Steven was born on Earth, this allows him to have a Cut, and I can use what info we have on Cut while also not having to worry about giving the Cabochon number a meaning.

I want to give each digit in Cut a separate meaning, since that feels more interesting. We know the first digit can go up to 8, which seems like a good number to top it off at. Going with the location theming, a planet can be very neatly split up into eight sections – top and bottom hemispheres, and four quadrants within each, giving the first digit in Cut a range from 1-8. Interestingly, there is a word for a quadrant with 8 sections instead of 4, and it’s an octant.

The latter two digits can denote the area/time within the octant, let’s say the first denotes some measure above/below sea level. Assuming Steven was born in Beach City, he was most likely born very close to or above sea level. Since I don’t want to use negative letters, let’s just say that the second digit starts with A for some distance far above sea level, and sea level itself is tucked between M and N.

As for the third digit? No clue. There’s very likely thousands of Gems born in each elevation, so the way I’ve split up Cut was flawed from the start, but also 3 digits really isn’t that much. If they were simply a base-36 count of Gems made on planet in Facet-whatever, then you’d only have Cut go high enough to count up to 46655 gems per planet; remember, they hollow planets out to take as much as they can from them, and the smallest thing it would make any sense for a Facet to denote is a planet.

Let’s just say that Cut can have a variable amount of digits, with the first two being octant and elevation, and the ones after being the order, because that feels good enough.

Steven’s Cut, then, can be 8MX. The 33rd Gem made just above sea level in octant 8. He and Amethyst can now be even more siblings than they were already.

Moving on to Facet – Screw it. Throw every canon fact about Facet into the trash, we’re starting over from scratch. Facet can denote the planet a Gem was made at, with the number being based on the chronological order of when those planets started making those Gems. A Facet-1 Pearl would have been made on the first planet to start making Pearls, a Facet-2 Pearl on the second, and so on. This works assuming not every planet made every type of Gem – which is probably true, as Earth was only ever shown to be used to make Quartzes.

(This would mean that Amethyst was made on the 5th ever planet to make Amethysts, and Peridot was made on the 112,953rd planet to ever make Peridots, which leads to some strange implications, but shhhhh I’m writing this to use in a fanfic, I can just change Peridot to be Facet-9 or some shit.)

Steven is a Pink Diamond, and we have no idea what planet Pink was made on, but we know it wasn’t Earth, so Steven would be Facet-2. (Unless you for some reason count “Steven” as a type of Gem. In which case – get off my fucking lawn, you degenerate. And no, the Diamonds aren’t all the same type of Gem either.)

So Steven's full name could reasonably be Steven Quartz Cutie Pie DeMayo Diamond Universe Facet-2 Cut-8MX

[beatsforbrothels]

Teller Bank$ & Ed Glorious - Serial Numbers

[bestapwatchreplicaa535a]

Do Fake Rolex Watches Have Serial Numbers? Unveiling the Truth

When it comes to luxury watches, few brands are as iconic as Rolex. Known for its precision, quality, and timeless design, Rolex watches are often seen as a symbol of status. Unfortunately, this desirability has led to a booming market for counterfeit products, including fake Rolex watches. One of the most common questions among potential buyers is, do fake Rolex watches have serial numbers? In this article, we will explore this question and help you understand the intricacies of Rolex serial numbers, especially when it comes to replicas.

Understanding Rolex Serial Numbers

Every genuine Rolex watch comes with a unique serial number, which serves as a form of identification. This serial number is typically engraved on the side of the watch case between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position. Rolex uses these serial numbers to track the production of their watches, and they can provide important information about the watch, including its model and year of production.

Do Fake Rolex Watches Have Serial Numbers?

The short answer is: yes, many fake Rolex watches do have serial numbers. However, these numbers are often either completely fabricated, poorly made, or do not correspond to any legitimate Rolex model. Counterfeiters have become increasingly sophisticated, and some fake watches might even have serial numbers that resemble those of genuine Rolex timepieces.

Identifying Fake Rolex Watches

While serial numbers can provide some insight into the authenticity of a Rolex watch, they are not the sole indicator. Here are a few key features to look for when assessing a Rolex watch:

Quality of Craftsmanship: Genuine Rolex watches are known for their impeccable craftsmanship. If the watch feels lightweight, has poor finishing, or shows signs of shoddy assembly, it’s likely a counterfeit.

Movement: The movement of a genuine Rolex is smooth and precise, often featuring a sweeping second hand. Many fake watches use quartz movements, which can cause the second hand to tick.

Weight: Authentic Rolex watches are made from high-quality materials and are relatively heavy. If the watch feels too light, it may be a fake.

Magnification: Rolex watches feature a Cyclops lens that magnifies the date display by 2.5 times. If the magnification is off or missing, you might be looking at a counterfeit.

The Role of E-commerce in the Watch Market

As the demand for luxury watches continues to grow, so does the online market for both authentic and counterfeit products. E-commerce platforms have made it easier than ever to purchase watches from around the globe. However, this convenience also increases the risk of buying a fake. At Luxe Replica Watche, we understand the challenges faced by buyers in this space and strive to provide a selection of high-quality replica watches that offer both style and affordability.

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[kakushusband]

Robot characters who are given names like SL-308-62 but instead of their human friend going Well let's call you Sally for short, they instead ask the other if they Like their current name.

"Do you like your serial number?" they ask. "Yes, quite. It reminds me of who I am" the robot replies. "I have heard others like me go by different names after some time, and maybe one day I'll choose one for myself, too. But right now that is my full name, yes" they continue.

Because it's not your decision to make whether or not the robot will receive a new name. It should be theirs only. What's the difference? One is more complex and the other is simplified. They were both given by strangers instead of themselves.

"62 will do," they conclude. "It's my model number - there will be no other 62 after me."

I hate this post so much. Whether or not it's allowed reblogs depends on how much it annoys me. I really wish I'd been asked permission to have this put on youtube, but hey. Everyone's an entitled fuck nowadays.

[umblrspectrum]

i love learning cursive just to write text for exactly one character

[plipple]

my chapter 2 looks kind of weird :/

[geezerwench]

He didn't mention the "serial numbers" this time.

[orphetoon]

found out abt fmabruary which i am unfortunately too busy to do fully but i thought i’d draw homunculus!ed for day eight! intended to be a fake screencap but i failed at that :/

[howdoesone]

How does one identify the markings and engravings on antique firearms and weapons?

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[waywardsou2]

I'm sure all the Bucky stans know this but there are a lot of us who don't so I need to say this and then shout it from the roof tops for the rest of you

During World War 2 in America the enlisted troops serial number started with 12 and the drafted troops started with 32

Bucky's serial number is 32557038 (yes I do know that off by heart)

His number starts with 32...

32.

Our boy was drafted, he didn't enlist and juding by the year he was probably drafted due to the Service and Enlistment Act

But did not choose to go to war, he was forced.

Just let that sink in

Because I cannot get over the fact that James Barnes never wanted to go to war, and Steve Rogers desperately wanted to be fit enough to enlist had swapped places

That parallel is insane

And I cannot believe that Marvel has never adressed the fact that Bucky went through all the shit he did because he was drafted. He didn't go in knowing the risks because he didn't choose to become a soldier, that choice was made for him, and thanks to the choice his life was a living hell since then

[striderl]

My main 5 OCs, their respective serial numbers, and their meaning:

Polaroid - S.CM. 2120 

Reference to the angelic number with a meaning of adaptability, tenacity, and fortitude

There’s a lot of meaning to it, different sources have different interpretations

Sawmus - M.CM. 1984

Reference to the book 1984

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

“Big Brother is watching you.”

Styrofilm - S.LCM. 0451

Reference to the book Fahrenheit 451

“Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds.”

Something about Styrofilm is that he does like reading novels and using flamethrowers.

Foley - S.SM 1666

The year 1666, the Great Fire of London and the Great Plague. 

What number do you expect to be assigned to the hellspawn himself?

Gaffer - Ɣ_4

Gamma, related to gamma rays, consists of a short wavelength and has the highest energy of electromagnetic radiation.

Gamma is the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet, 3 plus 4 makes 7, while G is the 7th letter in the English alphabet. After the disappearance of all the gamma series prototypes, Ɣ_4 was reassigned as Prototype G.

The last of the gamma series prototypes, serial number 𝛾-4

[no evil dna thgil ruo eB]

[kkolg]

Forgot to post this here💀

[tossawary]

Watched an online presentation today about recent book trends, both in retail sales and library borrowing. Romance gets a big section of course, being (I think) THE most popular genre, with several heavy-hitting subcategories including romantasy and supernatural and historical and contemporary and on and on.

I wasn't surprised to hear the presenters bring up the uptick in sports romance as a subcategory, particularly hockey, because yeah, I've seen that. Unavoidable lately if you have... uhhh... entered bookstores + logged onto library websites + actually follow NHL hockey on any social media platform. Still unsurprising, even if you have done none of those other things, if you have any passing awareness of the behemoth that is Sports Real Person Fiction in general and Men's Hockey RPF in particular on AO3. (As of me going to check just now: nearly 200,000 fics and nearly 40,000 fics respectively. Damn. HRPF is nearly 25% of the parent tag there. People are having fun over there.)

I WAS taken aback, however, when the presenter brought up a few titles to watch in the coming year, noting a potential rising type of sports romance: motorracing sports romances. Now, this is not actually SURPRISING if you have any passing awareness (which I again did) of the other behemoth that is Formula 1 RPF on AO3 (nearly 49,000 fics on AO3, more than HRPF), but I simply hadn't actually thought about the industry potential before now. It did make me think to myself, "How many book industry analyst people are taking cues from AO3 now? I mean, it seems very reasonable to pay fanfic some attention for a bunch of different reasons (it does indicate a potential ready market, I presume there are simply plenty of fanfic pleasure readers in the publishing industry, etc.), but wow... time flies and culture changes. I mean, people are publishing original omegaverse stories, for example, and have been for a while now. Wild."

And also: "Huh. Can we play the game of predicting future popular book genres, specifically niche romance subcategories, 5-10 years from now based on what's popular on AO3 right now?" Now, I don't actually keep up enough with broader fandom trends to do this well or accurately, but it's still fun to look at various fandom trends and imagine their future professional publishing counterparts that I will simply Not Understand because it's Not My Thing. If they actually figure out how to file the serial numbers off of Minecraft Gamer RPF or something someday and it becomes the next big thing, no one tell me, because I want to get blindsided, just absolutely bodied by bafflement, when I walk into a bookstore. It'll be fun.

[comicaurora]

Funnily enough I know about Elric from my dad’s copy of Deities and Demigods. Yes, he has one of the old ones that has Cthulhu in it too.

every time D&D starts trying to tighten the screws on their licensing and make everyone pay them rent for the privilege of using their game I fondly remember all the blatant theft that D&D proudly laid its foundations on