#BE A LAB RAT FOR SCIENCE

[beemovieerotica]

everyone (human research scientists) want me carnally (have been consistently selecting me for paid neuroscience studies because i'm the only trans person who has responded to their ads and there is a systemic lack of conclusive science on the bodies and brains of people who do not fall under particular dominant demographic) and i'm being paid big money for it

[whatiswhump]

Although it could be considered relative, Test Subject has decided not all days here are created equal.

There are the days they are left alone in their cell, like a book forgotten on the shelf of a library. Those are the dullest of their life but there is solace that they aren’t actively being cut open.

Then there are days of trials. Sometimes injections, sometimes infusions, sometimes inhalants, sometimes surgeries where the Test Subject doesn’t even know what occurred because they were unconscious for it. Then they only see the aftermath.

And then there are the measuring days. At least that’s what they call them. TS probably shouldn’t like them, going poked, moved around, blood lost by the bag that leaves them struggling to lift their arms. But at the same time, the X-rays, the MRI’s, the swabs, although they are all capturing and removing things piece by piece from TS, it feels like the least is being done to them.

They know. They know the logic didn’t make sense- lull days they were left completely alone. But on those days they became afraid that maybe they were no longer useful. Maybe their final test had been run, maybe they were slated for expiration next. They couldn’t know and that was made those days just as invasive as the days that unknown vials made them tremble, vomit, and stopping breathing.

At least on ���measuring days” the techs didn’t talk as much. They just picked up limbs and manipulated, just like a doll. One liked to hum. TS could relax here. These days they didn’t usually even notice when canulas went in.

And to think they used to be so afraid of needles.

[all-over-apertures-walls]

Safety

[buckingham-ashtray]

reminder that sherlock taught john how to dance.

[grison-in-space]

grant program I've been working on for the last six months now officially dead. going to go cry on the phone line to my reps, I guess, and then see if I can summon any more analytical motivation or whether all I have is crying.

[star-stimz]

could you do 8? I'm curious as to what you'd pick :3

@ask-lab-rats STIMBOARD

1--2--3--4--5--6--7--8

◇ prompt 8 - ask game ◇

> au by @dicediceking

[the-arcade-doctor]

––––————⋆⋅⚛︎ ⋅⋆—––—————————––––––– Y𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚒𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚊𝚝 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗. –––––——————––—–––⋆⋅⚛︎ ⋅⋆–— -𝙰𝚝𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚌

[internetskiff]

Its important to note that while GLaDOS is completely capable of outright killing people, she seems to very often resort to excusing it as some kind of experiment, lying either to her victims or perhaps even herself. You have to REALLY set her off for her to drop all pretense and get completely murderous with you. Viewing it from that perspective, its really interesting that she used the "Schrodinger's Cat" thought experiment as an excuse to gain access to some neurotoxin, because.. When you think about it, she didn't even lie in this case. The scientists never considered that while traditionally the experiment involves a literal box with a cat inside of it, Aperture can easily serve as a "box" with plenty of employees that can easily serve as the "cats". From an outsider's perspective, she has actually perfectly recreated the exact conditions of the thought experiment - with no employees ever leaving, and the company going completely radio silent, an outside observer perceives Aperture's staff as simultaneously alive and dead. And the raging Resonance Cascade on the surface means that, at least for a good while, there won't be a single soul that could open up the "box" and break the illusion.

[statichex]

Lab Rat

I had originally slated this for our discord server's house wars contest but didn't quite get it finished in time. I still had a lot of fun drawing it though and got to utilize the new way I've started drawing hair over the last couple of months.

[universal-genious]

A Comprehensive Guide To My Rat Hierarchy

Greetings and salutations!

Strap in and get comfy. You're all about to receive a detailed, informative, and fascinating lecture on the details of my rat creations. Let's begin.

My rats are organized in a hierarchy, based (loosely) off of a system of monarchy. The progression goes as follows:

The Commonality

The Gentry

The Cavaliers

The Vassals and

The Knave.

They are not organized by importance, but rather by size, ability, and threat level.

Below is a diagram illustrating examples of each tier of the Hierarchy (save for the Knave, but we'll get to him later):

Now, let's take a closer look, shall we?

First, of course, shall be:

The Commonality

These little darlings are primarily lab assistants, but they're also built for surveillance and the relaying of messages.

Their mechanical eyes are capable of capturing photographs and video footage, and then projecting the images holographically - perfect for delivering asynchronous villainous monologues!

The Commonality are also very fast and agile, able to climb up and burrow through just about any material, from metal to solid rock. They can be quite the stealthy little fellows!

Next, let's take a look at:

The Gentry

The Gentry are built for low-risk combat, but when deployed in packs, they can pack quite a wallop! Their teeth and claws can deliver a considerable amount of damage on their own, but what really sets the Gentry apart is their ability to wield electricity.

The Gentry have artificial nervous systems consisting of live wiring, which carries an electrical current through their bodies - note the electrodes in the ears and tail. However, what you don't see upon first glance is the electrical generator hidden within the jaws of the Gentry. Upon opening its mouth, a Gentry can release a powerful surge of lightning, much like the breath weapon of a dragon!

And aren't they just adorable?!

Onwards and upwards, we have:

The Cavaliers

These beautiful specimens are especially skilled at hunting and tracking, built with heightened senses of sight, smell, and hearing, as well as the ability to see in infrared waves. In other words, there's no use hiding.

The Cavaliers are also built for speed - those long, slender limbs allow them to gallop at speeds matching those of Acinonyx jubatus! What's more, they're the perfect size to be mounted, making them excellent for a quick and theatrical getaway.

Now, here's something especially interesting. The Cavaliers are always deployed in pairs. Specific pairs. Each Cavalier has a companion, with which they are psychically linked. They can sense each other's every move and thought - the ultimate hunting partners! Additionally, if one Cavalier in a pair is incapacitated or seriously injured in combat, the other receives a surge of power as a defense mechanism.

Moving right along, we reach:

The Vassals

Positively petrifying, aren't they?!

These magnificent beasts are easily my most formidable creations yet. If their cleaver-like tails don't get you, their claws and teeth certainly will!

When developing the Vassals, I began using a mutation serum of my own concoction, which came with a few unexpected (but welcome!) side effects. Firstly, due to the monstrous origin of several of the serum's ingredients, the Vassals are the only tier of the hierarchy that require sustenance. And let me tell you, they have got some impressive appetites! A Vassal is capable of digesting just about anything, organic and inorganic - but they especially like any variety of fresh meat. This has been quite the asset, actually - if I need someone to disappear, the Vassals are on the job!

Secondly, you may notice the viscous, black fluid weeping from their faces. This is entirely normal, I assure you - just another aspect of the serum's mutation. The Vassals are constantly exuding a highly acidic and toxic excretion - don't worry, it doesn't bother them in the slightest. You, however...let's just say you don't want to be anywhere near the stuff.

Finally, the mutation serum also allows the Vassals to heal from injuries at a remarkably accelerated rate, making them even harder to take down! This also allows a Vassal to open its jaws to an unnaturally wide extent, hence the scar tissue around the mouth. I rather like the look of it - look at those friendly smiles!

Last, but certainly not least, we move on to:

The Knave

Knavey here is my primary method of transportation. He's just a tad larger a school bus, making him ideal for transporting myself and an assortment of the rats for missions of all sorts!

Knavey's been fitted with claw-like appendages on both of his tails, as well as on the end of his "tongue", for lack of a better term. Said "tongue" is entirely prehensile, and can extend to nearly three-quarters of Knavey's body length. As such, Knavey is excellent for retrieving heavy cargo, and for capturing live cargo!

And, with that, my hierarchy draws to a close.

Thanks ever so much for reading - I do hope you all found this informative! I certainly had fun writing it.

Ta-ta for now!

~ Niles Genious Tolliver 🐁⚡

[all-over-apertures-walls]

Ok hear me out! Two nerdy scientists building some shit that's going to ruin their lives. Doomed science besties, that's why that one gravity falls photo (which goes under the cut)

Themmmmm.. yeah

[zoomclown]

i know it's late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY WARREN GODBY

[lazorbeanz]

Kay so apparently according to Netflix, the Sonic Movie fits in the genre…

✨Science✨

[the-arcade-doctor]

Never give up, even if things get hard, cuz' when the world kicks you down, sometimes you gotta kick the world in the face. -Atomic

[dianeramic]

A little lab rat for today's scifi-themed inktober! What kinds of projects would be on its agenda?

[ad-astra-per-aspera-1389]

So...what do we think of the way lab rats handled Taylor's disability? Personally, I think they did a decent job narratively. They steered away from "this is a sci-fi type of show so we can just 'fix' the disability". The visor Douglas made for her basically functions like a cane would, except its more compact and on her face, but all it does is tell her when an obstacle is in front of her...like a cane would. She's still blind. That doesn't go away. Taylor goes on missions again as the hero she is, even with her disability. She's disabled and she can go on missions.

I say narratively because there were a few comments about "a newbie, a quitter and a blind girl!" and with how Leo wanted the doctors to "fix it", but as far as Leo's comments go, he mostly felt guilty about his actions altering her way of life forever, which it did.

Seriously, what do we think? I'm not physically disabled myself, but I'm taking a class where we talk about this stuff and I was reminded of this Taylor plotline recently. I've been thinking about this all day.