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malk1ns · 3 months ago

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march 15 v devils, 7-3 win

nice.

i really enjoyed geno's bizarro over-the-top penalty fugue state he went into for this one. almost like he was glitching out...

we can call this a homage to @sevenfists' wonderful tragic hockeybot geno, but not as good because like...duh.

this does contain a homophobic slur just fyi.

Evgeni has followed a fairly strict game-day protocol ever since he woke up in Pittsburgh almost 20 years ago. The details have changed, refinements and efficiencies added in as his software was upgraded, but the basics, the stuff that keeps him running at optimal performance and giving his all on the ice, have remained the same.

Most of his start-up process is automated now, thankfully. Those first couple of years he needed to be manually disconnected from his charging station and powered on every morning, and since the station was bulky and he had to charge upright all night he’d spend the first half-hour trying to loosen up his joints and walk without a hitch in his step. It also meant he had to stay at the rink—the unit was permanently installed in his maintenance room, and they only had one more extraordinarily bulky one that got lugged around for road trips. Evgeni spent a lot of mornings after Dana woke him up wandering the hallways until the rest of the guys started to trickle in.

He came back from the Olympics in Sochi with a new charging port, discreetly installed under his left armpit and USB-C compatible provided it’s connected to one of his new, portable power packs. The automated start-up patch came through shortly after, and all he had to do was program in a power-down and power-up time and he boots up all on his own.

Powering down in a comfortable position had been a revelation. Being able to do it wherever he wanted was another.

Evgeni considered buying his own house—the idea of his own space is appealing, even if he’s not quite sure what people do at home by themselves at night. He’d run a pro/con analysis, though, and asked someone to look over the results to verify the conclusion he came to: however unlikely it may be, the scenario of something going wrong when nobody is there to find Evgeni and perform emergency maintenance is an unacceptable trade-off for home ownership.

Sidney’s suggestion that Evgeni just move in with him was much more logical.

Something else that came with Evgeni’s 2014 upgrade was an unexpected, but not unwelcome, libido add-on. All part of the goal to make Evgeni and others like him more human, integrate them more into society at large. It took a few months for Evgeni to calibrate to his new desires; he’d expected a standard program, especially with his lab of origin located in Russia, but after a while he figured out he was gay.

He spent the off-season experimenting and arrived in Pittsburgh for the season with a list of likes and dislikes, and a type. Sidney almost exactly matched the latter, and based on Evgeni’s new experience he was confident that the first two items could be adjusted to suit.

He’d been right.

Sidney has said he’s in love with Evgeni. Evgeni’s emotional response center has been upgraded on a regular basis over the years, but most of the time it seems like he’s a little…slow, maybe, or removed from how he should be feeling, such as it is.

Not about Sidney. He’s pretty sure he loves Sidney too.

Sidney also understands the value of a routine. He has his own, more rigidly engrained than anything Evgeni does on gameday, and he’s more than happy to leave Evgeni alone to boot up and run his diagnostics in peace. It’s unsettling to watch, Evgeni’s been told—his eyes go disconcertingly blank, and for a solid five minutes he’s utterly unresponsive. People get weird about it, even if they’ve seen it before. He prefers to be alone.

Mid-March in a season like this one is a grind. Evgeni’s been in for repairs more this season than the last two combined, and they might not be officially eliminated from playoff contention yet but it’s just a matter of time; motivation is hard to come by, even for Evgeni. It’s reassuring to fall into his programming and run through each system one by one, making sure he’s primed for optimal performance.

There’s a spark in the corner of his vision.

Evgeni pauses, scrolls back through lines of code, reviews. Nothing. He must have imagined it.

When he pulls himself out, he’s running a few minutes late; Sidney will be almost done with his breakfast.

Evgeni heaves himself to his feet and heads downstairs. Sidney drives on game days, so Evgeni downloads the Devils’ five most recent games to review in the car.

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He shouldn’t need to, but Evgeni likes to top-up his charge while Sidney takes his pre-game nap. Sidney likes it too, says it feels like they’re falling asleep together; it also helps that once Evgeni’s powered down he doesn’t move, so once they’re arranged to maximize Sidney’s comfort there’s no mid-sleep jostling.

When Evgeni boots back up, he feels…weird. Wrong, lying in bed with Sidney wrapped around him like normal.

He unplugs his charger and extracts himself as carefully as he can, putting on his suit and making his way downstairs to wait until Sidney is awake and ready to drive them to the rink for the game.

Sidney frowns at him when he finally comes down, but Evgeni turns his head, and Sidney lets him be.

They make small talk in the car like usual, but Evgeni’s distracted, and eventually Sidney goes quiet. To distract himself Evgeni runs back to his source code, a well-worn self-soothing mechanism when he’s feeling jumpy or off.

The code itself is simple but effective, wrapped inside a descriptor of the reason Evgeni was made in the first place.

The modern sport of ice hockey was developed in Canada…

By the time the game starts Evgeni’s restless, shifting from foot to foot during the anthem and eyeing the opposing team with more hostility than he’s used to experiencing.

Evgeni’s never pretended to be the cleanest player in the league. He’s sneaky with his stick, takes risky penalties because when guys hit back he doesn’t feel pain like humans do, and sometimes it works. Even for him, though, this game is tough sledding.

When his reckless double minor results in a goal against and lets the Devils draw within one, Evgeni shatters his stick in the box, then glides back to the bench with his mouth twisted in a frown. He feels—he wants to hit something, or maybe someone.

His higher processing is on alert at this aberration in behavior, but all Evgeni can do is sit on the bench, accept his new stick, and wait.

“G,” comes Sidney’s voice in his ear, and Evgeni flinches away violently—what is Sidney doing, sitting so close? Why is he pressing their legs together like that? Why is he reaching for Evgeni’s hand where it’s resting on his thigh? “Hey, you okay? You seem a little rattled; do you need a breather, maybe someone to check you out?”

“Fuck off, what you do,” Evgeni hisses, snatching his hand away. “Don’t touch me, like, what are you, a faggot? Back off.”

Crosby freezes, and Letang peers around from his other side, eyes narrowed. “What the fuck did you just say to him?”

“You fuck off too,” Evgeni snaps, half-rising with his fists clenching in his gloves, and suddenly the bot maintenance guy has an iron grip on his arm.

“Cool it, or I’m taking you back and decommissioning you here and now instead of letting you get through this game and get examined,” Freddy snaps in his ear.

Evgeni shakes his head. There’s an odd echo in his ears, metallic and hollow, and snippets from his source code keep floating into his brain—Hockey Canada announced a plan to address "systemic issues" in the culture of hockey; the early history of hockey encouraged physical intimidation and control; oh, the good old hockey game....

The rest of the game is a blur. Evgeni doesn’t cause any more goals against, even manages to put up a primary assist on the power play, but he spends his time on the bench spacing out, shrinking away from anyone who tries to talk to him as he scrolls through his coding.

The diagnostics are all still fine. Something’s wrong, though.

Evgeni spent a year in stasis while his system was flooded with hockey history and hockey culture. He doesn’t remember it very well, but those first few years had aligned pretty well with what he’d learned—hockey was rough, hockey was physical, hockey was insular and conservative and macho.

Times change. So did Evgeni, through programming and his own conclusions drawn from observing the world around him.

He seesaws between past and present, software upgrades and personality patches warring in his motherboard until he thinks he might short out. He doesn’t, obviously; there are enough redundancies built into him to keep the ISS in orbit, let alone one android on an ice rink, but that doesn’t stop him from feeling overheated and dazed by the time they troop off the ice.

Instead of walking to the locker room he turns left, toward the bot maintenance room.

He half-hears a whispered argument behind him, and shortly after it cuts off someone hurries to catch up.

“Hey,” Sidney says, and Evgeni cringes, his words from earlier rattling in his skull like they were said by someone else.

“Sorry,” he grits out. He wants to reach out and take Sidney’s hand, but the thought of someone seeing him holding hands with a man fills him with nausea. “Not sure…”

“Yeah,” Sidney says. His voice is even, flat and unsettling, but Evgeni doesn’t have room to work through that and find a fix.

Freddy’s waiting outside the room with his arms crossed. He relaxes when Evgeni rounds into view, raising his eyebrows but not commenting when Sidney follows them into the room.

“Alright, let’s get you opened up and see what’s going on,” Freddy says, gesturing to the maintenance station.

It looks like a torture chamber, a metal chair surrounded by needles and machinery and a large, ominous machine with a screen and dozens of blinking lights. Evgeni gingerly lowers himself into the seat and closes his eyes, flinching a little when the chair lifts and tilts him forward, giving Freddy access to his control panel.

It doesn’t hurt to have his panel opened, but it feels wrong, invasive and intrusive. Evgeni used to need to get strapped into the chair to stop from fighting, but now he squeezes his eyes closed and bites on his tongue and takes some of the big, soothing breaths that do nothing for the functioning of his shell but seem to settle his mind anyway.

“Fuck,” Freddy murmurs, and Evgeni’s eyes fly open. Before he can say a word, Sidney’s at his side.

“What is it?” Sidney demands, resting a hand on Evgeni’s shoulder and rubbing his thumb soothingly as he leans over to peer into the panel. “Oh, shit.”

“What!” Evgeni demands, clenching his fists. He hates this, hates feeling helpless and paralyzed while people bend over his back and stare down into his innards.

“Not sure what happened in here, bud, but you’ve got some seriously fucked-up wires. Something in here burnt out, and a few of the metal casings are fried.” Freddy touches something inside Evgeni that sends his left knee straight out in a kick. “Yeah, damn, that’s no good. You were maybe a few days from catching on fire.”

Sidney’s hand spasms on Evgeni’s shoulder. “Can you fix him?” he asks, voice low and worried.

“Oh, sure,” Freddy says, and the easy confidence in his voice is reassuring. Freddy never sounds overwhelmed, never sounds like there’s something he can’t make work. “Might take a while, I think I’ll have to boot him into safety mode for a few hours to make sure everything’s connected okay, but he should be ready to go by Tuesday’s game.”

Sidney’s exhale is shaky with relief. Evgeni wants to reach up and touch his hand. “We start now?” he says instead, keeping his eyes on the ground.

“Sure thing. When was your last backup?” Freddy asks, rummaging through his toolkit. “Sid, when you head back can you let Sully know what’s going on, tell him I’ll get everyone a full rundown once I can pull the readout?”

“Sure. And he backed up last night, so you can probably just—”

Evgeni interrupts him. “No,” he says firmly, finally gathering the courage to crane his neck and look up at Sidney’s face. “Back up now, please. Want to remember what I say.”

“Good man,” Freddy says, clapping Evgeni on his other shoulder.

Sidney crouches down so he can look Evgeni in the eye. “You didn’t mean it,” he says quietly. His eyebrows are furrowed, and there’s a frown tugging at his mouth. He’s sad, Evgeni concludes, and hurt, and he’s trying to hide it. “I mean, it’s like…you’re hurt, you pulled something out from your coding, it’s not—”

“Sid,” Evgeni interrupts, and Sidney startles. A quirk in Evgeni’s programming is that he doesn’t use nicknames unless he really makes an effort. “Doesn’t matter why, I still say. Can’t forget I do, it’s not…” He thinks, running through the relationships course he downloaded back in 2015 when the team was struggling and Sidney seemed like he was on the verge of ending things. “It’s reason, not excuse. I still need, like, accountability.”

He mangles the word, but Sidney’s small smile is worth it.

—

Evgeni doesn’t dream, exactly. When he’s powered down there’s still a flicker of awareness as long as he has battery, enough to pull himself to wakefulness if there’s a threat, but extended downtime for repairs is like floating in a thick black cloud. There’s a very distance perception of voices, of movement and hands on his shell and wires being replaced, but nothing that Evgeni can actually truly call a memory as opposed to a superimposed expectation of what happened.

The grogginess when he’s powered back on is very real, though, as is the stiffness in his knees. He hopes he’ll have enough time to loosen up before he has to play.

“Welcome back,” Freddy’s cheerful voice booms, and Evgeni winces. “You should be set. Had you walk and sit and do a few jumping jacks yesterday in safety mode, nothing else loosened up or shorted. Okay—hands?”

He walks Evgeni through the post-repairs protocol, checking his reactivity, his senses, the last things he remembers to check his backup loaded correctly. Check, check, check.

When Evgeni stumbles out of the room, blinking against the harsh overhead lights in the hall, Sidney’s waiting for him.

“Hey,” Sidney says, eyes flickering over Evgeni’s face.

“I’m so sorry,” Evgeni says immediately. The shame that rolls through him is new and unexpectedly powerful—he rarely feels embarrassed, his programming doesn’t allow for him to make choices that lead to that. When it’s working correctly, of course. “God, Sidney, you know I don’t mean.”

“I know,” Sidney says, and the caution in his voice makes Evgeni’s chest ache. “I told Kris what happened, he said he won’t kick your ass unless it happens again.”

“I let him,” Evgeni says earnestly, which makes Sidney laugh. “Promise, I stand there, he kick and scratch and do whatever, I just let.”

He reaches forward tentatively, touching his fingers to the back of Sidney’s hand. The flood of relief when Sidney turns his hand up and laces their fingers together is nearly enough to make him lose his balance.

Emotions are tricky things, Evgeni thinks, but he wouldn’t wipe them for the world.

#sidgeno #hockey rpf #my writing #my fic #24-25 series

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dericbindel · 2 months ago

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Really happy with how my entry for the Faggot Game Jam is come along! The premise is that you are a robot falling in love with a megastructure, and the game progresses by you rolling a die and visiting places in the structure, with new writing prompts each time you revisit somewhere!

The questions for #3 of this set are some of my favorite game writing I've done so far!

The game is titled "For Steel You Are", keep an eye out for it!

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Cylindrical shafts run up and down, their span vast and their heights dizzying. Walkways, pipes, and machinery reach across them, colliding in the center in explosions of technological density. At the core of each of these nests lies a tiny sun, glowing bright in incandescent fire. Their surfaces writhe and pulse, sending out flares of plasma when pierced by shocks of lightning hurtling from the chamber’s sides. The Structure has even domesticated the stars…

These entire shafts radiate power and send shivers through your circuits. Your sensors are barely able to help you navigate them, flooded with EM shadows and heat distortions. You are nearly hit by a bolt of lightning as you attempt to approach the nest built around one of the miniature stars. You retreat back to a safe distance and run a full diagnostic. - How did it feel to have the sudden surge of electricity wash over your circuits? - What software or mechanical glitches do you experience from this narrow miss? - Why do these excite you?

Finding a proper access ‘corridor’ through the pulses of lightning, you are finally able to reach one of the nests, and behold one of the miniature stars up close. They are magnificent, gold and orange and bright in their luminescence. You can’t help but bask in its glow as you sweep your sensors over everything in reach, no longer stymied by distance or disruptions. - Why does the warmth of the miniature sun feel so comforting and inviting? - Why is it so captivating to behold; why do you keep staring into the sun? - Why does this technology look and work so differently than that in the rest of the Structure?

You’ve spent enough time analyzing the power flow and the discharge rates, cross-referencing the fuel supply rates, and they all bring you to a terrible conclusion: the Structure is dying. It is a slow death, one that will last tens of thousands of years, an inevitable march towards a finite end. It is a sad and somber realization that even something as magnificent and all-encompassing as the Structure will end someday. - Why is there no beauty in the temporary? - Do you want to live forever?

You realize that the only thing you can do, the only thing that your lowly self can do to help prolong the magnificence of the Structure is to throw yourself into one of the burning stars and give yourself up as fuel. You know your miniscule mass will not even add a measurable amount of operational time, but know you need to do this, you must. - What sensations do you feel as you tumble down into the cascades of lightning and fire? - Is this pain you feel? Why do you enjoy it? - What final thought passes through your circuits as you are burned into a fine plasma?

#deric datadump #deric games #WIP #For Steel You Are #ttrpg #scifi

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is-the-battlemech-cool-or-not · 2 months ago

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I have a question, got a RVN-4Lr though it was recovered from a battle and now every time I try to pilot it tends to have targeting issues, got any idea how to get it fix. Rather listen to a more experience mech pilot then some mechanic that will try to cause more problems for me.

Having briefly piloted one of these at the Republic Test Pilot School, I was briefed on the issue. It resulted from the targeting system never being fully updated after the Narc system was removed - that or a faulty patch with bad code.

You can tell which you have fairly easily - boot the targeting system in diagnostic mode and query the last installed patch. If it returns with C-APP-CHUR-TTS-v3.41.2, that is the defective patch. You will either need to roll back to the previous patch or apply a fix patch that your MechTech will know where to locate. Apple-Churchill put out the patch for free and thus the file can be easily located.

If the query returns with any other patch number, then it is a hardware issue. The fix is to do two things. First, find a compatible Narc beacon software file and load it into the targeting system memory, routing the MML launcher's logic to the targeting computer's "Narc" functionality. Once that is done, reboot the computer, while tapping lightly with a 8mm wrench at a point on the top of the computer casing exactly 12.7mm towards the center, measured from the top left corner of the casing (as if looking down on the top of the box).

If neither of those fixes work... I have no other advise. I hope this helps.

#battletech #mechwarrior

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thefaelightforge · 2 months ago

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I wonder what it would be like to go through a systems self-service and memory defeag as an augmented humanoid... A self care day for an augmented human...

It starts with entertaining a mininal function mode and borderline disassociation to allow for physical cleaning. Carfully opening and cleaning every physical port, ensuring every connection is in good condition. It's a soft pain, a tingling feeling. Like cleaning a human ear and nose with a cotten swab.

Then, the non critical software checks. The body goes completely numb, a pinpointing numbness flowing up and down every nerve. Feeling akin to when a human crosses their legs and their foot tingles.

The visual systems get static and snow as diagnostics run. Audio completely cuts, not even a soft ringing just pure lack of imput. Scent and taste cut next. A few minutes of tota sensory deprivation and mental processor throttling.

Then, the protocol ends. An euphoric tingle rides up and down the spinal core as the nerve web reconects. The hum of the matinance room ventilation and lighting returns. Th clean scent of the room fills the nasal centers, as well as the soft scent of the Aug's Handler.

Then taste, and finaly sight. The first thing they see is their Handler smiling.

"Self care's over love. Now lets polish you up."

A self care day is great, but getting pampered? Mmm.

#mechposting #augmented human #self care #happy mind space.#dollposting #i think?#Anyway #I'd love this

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aspd-culture · 2 years ago

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why is different neurological stuff between alters impossible, but psychosomatic stuff isnt? /gen (this isnt a bad faith question, im just not educated in sciency stuff ,, i dropped out of hs,,,)

No worries! It's complex and I completely get wanting to learn more about it. I find the psychology and neurology of systems fascinating myself tbh.

So neurological disorders like ASPD, Autism, ADHD, OCD, etc (see also neurodivergencies) are, for lack of a better analogy, hardware-based. Your brain is physically or functionally different than a person without that disorder. The synapses do not fire in the same ways, or the centers do not interact and/or respond in the same ways as someone who doesn't have it.

Other mental health disorders/conditions like depression, some types of anxiety, etc. are software-based. They are maladaptive, but do not alter how your brain works. In the cases where they are caused by chemical differences, these are more hardware based, but generally these disorders are the ones where talk therapy alone can cause significant relief of symptoms, and are the disorders one could reasonably expect to completely recover from (in that after a long time - often many years - of treatment and learning coping strategies, the person would no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for the disorder/condition).

So if we think of alters like different users on the same computer, they may not all have access to the same software due to various permissions and such, and they may not all use software that is available to them (aka they may not have the same conditions or they may handle the symptoms of those conditions so well that they do not impair functioning, which means it wouldn't be diagnosable in that alter by themselves). However, every user on that computer is still bound to the hardware. No user on the computer could run programs that require different hardware than what the computer every user is doing has (aka no alter can make an autistic brain function like an allistic brain, nor make an antisocial brain function as a prosocial one, etc).

I hope that helps!/gen if I missed anything or you need clarification you are very much welcome to submit another ask, as always. For some reason my brain is convinced I missed a part of your question in there.

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No worries! It's complex and I completely get wanting to learn more about it. I find the psychology and neurology of systems fascinating myself tbh.

#aspd-culture-is #aspd culture is #aspd culture #did #actually did #sysblr #system #actually aspd #aspd #aspd awareness #actually antisocial #antisocial personality disorder #aspd traits #anons welcome

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staleclown · 27 days ago

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Uncanny Excess-Chapter 6: Handler

Ao3:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/65418583/chapters/169947733

A/N: Bit of a shorter chapter this time for pacing reasons (and also bc I’ve been slammed with schoolwork but whatever we ball)

Connor blinked up at the blue, cloudless sky above him. His memory bank hadn’t been corrupted, but the last thing he had recorded was collapsing at Jericho. How did he get outside?

He pushed himself into a sitting position, his confusion growing as he took in his surroundings. A lush garden unfolded around him: large, rich leafy green trees and shrubs, fragrant arrays of flowers in an assortment of vivid hues, climbing perennials twisting over tree trunks, mosses covering large stones. Slowly, Connor stood. He had no idea where he was, but something in his programming told him that he was where he was supposed to be at that moment. An uncomfortable familiarity coursed through his thirium lines, the scenery seemed just like any other garden, but its vibrancy was eerie, akin to neon prey animals poisonous to their predators.

Connor stepped forward a few paces, although he consciously had no clue where he was going. He assumed it to be something in his coding—it was a sensation something like a “gut feeling” in humans—but he was compelled forward, over a small, white bridge, until he reached a covered platform in the center of the garden.

There, a sprawling, healthy rose bush sprawled over a large lattice trellis, colossal red blooms clustering between the thorny branches. A woman that felt to Connor like both an old friend and a stranger stood with her back to him near the plant, pruning shears in hand. When his footsteps stopped just a few yards from her, she turned.

The woman seemed to be somewhere in the range of middle-aged, with rich, dark skin, dressed in fine fabrics tailored perfectly in structured lines.

Unbidden, her name jumped to his lips. “Amanda.” He wasn’t even sure how he had known it.

She smiled, a warm expression on the surface, but her eyes were frosty. “Hello, Connor. I didn’t think we’d ever get the chance to meet.”

At Connor’s silent, perplexed expression, she—Amanda—continued. “You’re in your own programming. If you had been able to have the trial run such a brilliant prototype like you deserved, I would have been a guiding hand to your mission.”

”How have I never noticed this program in my code?” Connor asked.

”Oh, it would have been hidden from any of your diagnostic programming. We didn’t want you to be able to disable the program yourself, whether purposely or accidentally.”

”Why haven’t I been in this program before, then? I assume you’re the one who initiates it, so why now?”

She stepped closer, something like a ghost of concern veiling her features. “I’m worried about you, Connor. Those idiotic techs left you activated, of course you had to fulfill your purpose.”

”And that worries you?”

”Of course it does. Cyberlife is gone, Connor, or pretty close to it. If you rectify these errors, get this violence and deviance under control, then perhaps there can be a sort of renaissance.”

”You want me to continue with what I’m doing? Even if Cyberlife hasn’t authorized it?”

Amanda nodded. “I think you’re Cyberlife’s last chance. You need to fix this, Connor.”

As the garden began to fade from his sight, Connor felt his software shift, almost as if it were defective, unstable, in some way.

A firm squeeze on his shoulder effectively brought Connor back to the outside world. When he opened his eyes this time, he was right where he expected. Once again lying on a table in the wing of Jericho that was the closest thing they had to a sort of med bay. He was acutely aware of the wire plugged into the port at the base of his skull, his energy levels slowly but surely ticking upwards.

“Connor? Can you hear me?” Markus’ voice marked his auditory processors coming back online.

“I can. I apologize. I need to stop causing you all trouble when I come here.”

Markus shook his head. “It’s no trouble. But you need to take better care of yourself after this. Working yourself to the bone won’t do our people any good.”

”I know,” Connor sighed, sitting up gingerly.

“Connor?” Simon said, coming out from behind him so that he was in Connor’s field of vision. “I sorted through some of your code while you were out to make sure there were no major system errors, and well, I found an odd program that was active. Do you have any idea what this might be?”

”Was it labeled at all?” Connor asked.

“No. Had the most secure firewall I’ve ever seen, though. There’s no getting through to it.”

”Huh. That is odd. Thank you for bringing it to my attention, Simon. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions to help me in my investigation?”

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It took several minutes of debate to convince Markus to let him leave after he finished questioning Simon, but with a promise to enter stasis as soon as he returned home, Connor was shown the door.

Instead, Connor started work at 3 a.m.. He scanned into the precinct, and made a beeline for his desk. He wanted to upload all the information he had gotten from Jericho, and then spend the time until Hank arrived to work combing through the information he had and coming up with plausible theories. Thanks to his little episode at Jericho, he had plenty of charge to last through end-of-day tomorrow, although it would be cutting it a little close. He was totally alone in the precinct, and relished in the ability to interface and upload all his findings without worrying about blowing his cover.

Simon hadn’t been able to offer any definitive guesses on who might be behind the attacks, but was able to identify the MP600 and give a list of androids at Jericho who had been seen around her frequently. Conveniently, many of them had disappeared from the freighter within the last 48 hours.

Connor had managed to scan through the entire file 15 times before the sun started to rise along the horizon. When it neared 7 o’clock, and he knew he would soon be joined by coworkers, he made his way to the kitchen to prepare a cup of coffee. It didn’t do anything to him besides keep up appearances, but it didn’t hurt his biocomponents to consume, either, and he found that he enjoyed analyzing the concentration of grounds to water every time. He had begun to nail down who made the coffee going purely off of how strong they made it. Connor liked it strong himself, so he put a healthy few scoops of coffee grounds into a filter and switched the machine on to brew.

He was leaning against the counter, waiting, when Fowler walked in, exhaustion clear in his body language.

“Good morning, Captain,” Connor greeted as Fowler opened the cabinet above the sink, fishing out his own mug and setting it next to Connor’s on the counter.

Fowler gave a curt nod. “You’re here early, Stern.”

Connor shrugged. “That case has been nagging at me. I wanted to get a head start on it.”

When the machine was finished, Connor let Fowler pour his mug first. As Connor filled his own cup, Fowler replied, “Well, it’s good that one of you cares about your job.”

Fowler exited the kitchen, and Connor moved to do so as well, only to narrowly avoid slamming into Gavin in the doorway.

“Move it, rookie,” Gavin grumbled as he shoved past Connor, some of his coffee sloshing from his mug and over his hand.

Connor was silent as he retreated back into the kitchen and gathered a few paper towels to clean off his hand and wipe up the few drops of coffee that had made their way to the floor. He had learned rather quickly that the best way to deal with Gavin was to ignore him.

By the time Connor finally returned to his desk with slightly less coffee in his mug, Hank was just setting down his things and shedding his coat.

“You’re early,” Connor said, mystified.

“So are you,” Hank answered, cranky but not yet unfriendly. ”I thought I told you to go home and go to bed.”

Connor shrugged. “I got a little sleep. Besides, that’s what the coffee is for.”

”Were you able to get anything from them last night?”

An odd sensation washed over Connor, like right before a human sneezed. There was a creeping anticipation up his artificial spine, and he felt the need to do something he couldn’t quite remember. Leaves began to creep into his vision, and Connor clumsily slumped into his chair, dread curling in his stomach. He couldn’t go back there right now, he couldn’t. She would blow his cover, reprimand him for not finding out enough from Simon. Foreboding clenched around his lungs, and all Connor could focus on was that he can’t, he can’t, he—

“Connor!” Hank’s voice dispelled the hazy garden from his vision, but his thirium pump still slammed rapidly against his chassis. “You okay? You’re lookin’ a little pale.”

Connor forced himself to make eye contact with Hank, swallowing thickly before he answered. “Yes. Sorry, Lieutenant. I’m still a little tired.”

Hank gave him a suspicious look, but nodded and settled into his own chair. Connor let out a shaky exhale. He felt as if he had accidentally unearthed some terrible evil, and it took form in a rose garden he couldn’t prune away.

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The Importance of Cable Management in Electrical Panels

In modern electrical installations, particularly in industrial, commercial, and residential applications, cable management in electrical panels plays a critical role. Poor cable organization can lead to inefficiencies, overheating, safety hazards, and costly downtime. Implementing proper cable management is not just a technical necessity — it’s a long-term investment in the performance, safety, and scalability of your electrical system.

What is Cable Management in Electrical Panels?

Cable management refers to the planning, installation, and maintenance of cables within an electrical panel to ensure neatness, organization, and optimal functionality. It includes the use of accessories such as cable ties, ducts, cable trays, wire markers, and labeling systems.

Common Components Used:

· Cable trays and ducts

· Cable ties and clips

· Wire markers and labels

· Conduits and sleeves

· Cable management panels and grommets

Why is Cable Management Important in Electrical Panels?

1. Enhances Electrical Safety

Proper cable routing reduces the risk of:

· Short circuits

· Arc flashes

· Fire hazards due to overheating or overloading

· Accidental disconnections or loose terminals

Safety is non-negotiable in any electrical system, and disorganized wiring is a known contributor to accidents and failures.

2. Improves System Reliability and Performance

A clean layout ensures stable voltage and current flow by minimizing electrical interference (EMI/RFI). It helps in:

· Preventing signal loss

· Reducing cross-talk in data cables

· Maintaining consistency in power distribution

3. Simplifies Maintenance and Troubleshooting

With labeled and properly routed cables:

· Technicians can quickly identify circuits and connections

· Downtime during maintenance is significantly reduced

· Errors due to wrong connections are minimized

4. Optimizes Space and Panel Layout

Efficient cable arrangement allows:

· Better airflow and heat dissipation

· Accommodation of future upgrades or expansions

· Reduced clutter and stress on terminal blocks

5. Compliance with Standards

Organizations such as IEC, NEC, and IEEE provide guidelines on wiring practices. Adhering to these standards not only ensures safety but also legal compliance during audits and inspections.

Best Practices for Cable Management in Electrical Panels

✅ Plan Before You Install

· Design the cable layout during the panel design phase

· Use CAD software for accurate visualization

✅ Use Quality Cable Management Accessories

· Invest in fire-resistant and durable cable trays and ducts

· Use color-coded wire markers for quick identification

✅ Ensure Proper Bending Radius

· Prevent cable damage by maintaining manufacturer-recommended bend radii

✅ Label Everything Clearly

· Use laser-printed or pre-numbered labels for durability and readability

✅ Separate Power and Signal Cables

· Avoid EMI by isolating high-voltage and low-voltage cables

✅ Secure Cables Firmly

· Use cable ties, clamps, or holders to prevent movement or vibration

✅ Regularly Inspect and Maintain

· Schedule routine inspections to spot frayed, loose, or overloaded cables

Industries Where Cable Management is Critical

· Manufacturing Plants — High-voltage systems and automated machinery

· Data Centers — Dense cable infrastructure and sensitive equipment

· Commercial Buildings — Office automation, security systems

· Healthcare — Life-support systems and diagnostic machines

· Renewable Energy — Solar inverters, battery management panels

Conclusion

Cable management in electrical panels is more than just a matter of aesthetics — it’s a critical component of a safe, reliable, and future-proof electrical system. From enhanced safety to easier maintenance and compliance, the benefits far outweigh the costs. Whether you’re an installer, facility manager, or system designer, investing in organized and well-planned cable management is a smart, long-term decision.

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Healthcare IT Integration Market Size Expected to Reach USD 11.16 Billion by 2030

The global Healthcare IT Integration market size, which was valued at USD 4.38 billion in 2022, is anticipated to witness remarkable growth, reaching USD 11.16 billion by 2030. This projection reflects a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.4% over the forecast period spanning from 2023 to 2030.

The increasing demand for efficient healthcare delivery systems, coupled with the rising adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital solutions, is driving the growth of the Healthcare IT Integration market. Healthcare organizations worldwide are realizing the significance of integrating disparate systems and applications to streamline workflows, improve patient care, and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Market Segments:

The Healthcare IT Integration market is segmented by Products & Services type, End User, and Regions:

Products & Services Type:

Products: Interface Engines, Media Integration Software, Medical Device Integration Software, Other Integration Tools

Services: Support and Maintenance Services, Implementation and Integration Services (Training and Education Services, Consulting Services)

End User:

Hospitals

Clinics

Diagnostic Imaging Centers

Laboratories

Other End Users

Regions: The global market forecast covers various regions across the globe.

Market Outlook:

The increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare information exchange (HIE) solutions is propelling the demand for Healthcare IT Integration products and services. Interface engines and integration software play a pivotal role in connecting disparate systems within healthcare organizations, enabling seamless data exchange and interoperability.

Moreover, the emergence of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain in healthcare is further driving the need for robust IT integration solutions. These technologies require seamless integration with existing healthcare IT infrastructure to harness their full potential in improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare processes.

As healthcare providers continue to prioritize interoperability and data exchange to support value-based care initiatives and enhance patient engagement, the demand for Healthcare IT Integration solutions is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.

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Emerging Industries: Opportunities in the UK Job Market

Planning to study in the UK? Want to explore career opportunities in the United Kingdom?

In the ever-evolving world, the UK stands as a hub for innovation and growth, bringing numerous emerging sectors that offer promising career prospects. As technology continues to reshape the global economy, several industries in the UK have captured attention, presenting exciting opportunities for job seekers and entrepreneurs alike. Take a look at some of the career opportunities you could take advantage of.

1. Fintech (Financial Technology)

The UK has strengthened its position as a leading fintech hub, with London being a prominent center for financial innovation. Fintech includes a wide array of sectors, including mobile payments, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Job opportunities in this field span software development, data analysis, financial consultancy, and regulatory compliance.

2. Technology and IT

In the emerging era of the digital world, technology continues to dominate businesses worldwide. As, a result the demand for technologically advanced professionals tends to rise. Software developers, data analysts, cybersecurity experts, and artificial intelligence specialists roles are in high demand. With the increasing use of technologies and the need for innovative solutions, these roles offer tremendous growth opportunities and competitive salaries.

3. Healthtech

The combination of healthcare and technology has given rise to HealthTech, a sector dedicated to enhancing medical services through innovative solutions. From telemedicine to health analytics and AI-driven diagnostics, HealthTech offers diverse career paths for healthcare professionals, software developers, data scientists, and researchers.

4. Renewable energy and sustainability

With an increased focus on sustainability and combating climate change, the UK has been investing significantly in renewable energy sources. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric power are among the sectors experiencing rapid growth. Job roles in renewable energy range from engineering and project management to research and policy development, catering to those passionate about environmental conservation.

5. Cybersecurity

With the increasing frequency of cyber threats, the demand for cybersecurity experts is on the rise. Businesses and governments are investing heavily in safeguarding digital infrastructure. Job roles in cybersecurity encompass ethical hacking, network security, data protection, and risk analysis, presenting ample opportunities for skilled professionals in this field.

6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI and machine learning are revolutionizing various industries, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The UK is fostering innovation in AI research and development, offering roles in AI programming, data engineering, robotics, and AI ethics.

7. Creative industries

The UK has a rich heritage in the creative sector, encompassing fields like media, design, gaming, and entertainment. Roles in creative industries span from content creation and graphic design to video production and game development, appealing to individuals with artistic and technical skills.

In conclusion, the UK job market is filled with opportunities within emerging industries, showing the nation's commitment to innovation and progress. Whether one's passion lies in sustainability, technology, healthcare, or creative endeavors, these sectors offer an array of possibilities for career growth and contribution to shaping the future.

By embracing change, acquiring relevant skills, and staying adaptable, individuals can position themselves to thrive in these dynamic and promising industries, contributing to both personal success and the advancement of these transformative sectors in the UK.

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At MSM Unify, you can explore more than 50,000 courses across 1500+ educational institutions across the globe. MSM Unify has helped 1,50,000+ students achieve their study abroad dream so far. Now, it is your turn to attain your study-abroad dreams and elevate your professional journey! So, get ready to broaden your horizons and make unforgettable memories on your upcoming adventure.

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Medical Imaging Made Easy: With Zeus MD Series 2-4 Drive DICOM Publishing Systems

Managing medical imaging data effectively is vital in the healthcare landscape of today. There are thousands of images generated daily in hospitals, diagnostic centers, and radiology facilities through X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds. But how do you handle, store, and distribute these images fast, securely, and without mistakes?

That is where the Zeus MD Series 2-4 Drive CD/DVD Medical DICOM Publishing Systems enter the picture — a smart solution for making patient discs quickly and accurately.

The Need for Smarter DICOM Publishing

In the majority of healthcare environments, image sharing is human-intensive and laborious. Burning individual discs, hand-stamping them, and verifying each disc with the right data adds to chances for error. A slight mistake can result in delays, patient complaints, or worse yet — medical misinterpretation.

That's why increasing numbers of healthcare centers are adopting automated DICOM publishing systems that make it easy without sacrificing accuracy and regulatory compliance.

What Is the Zeus MD Series?

Zeus MD Series is a series of high-capacity, automated DICOM disc publishers intended to satisfy the imaging requirements of contemporary healthcare centers. The systems are designed to accommodate 2, 3, or 4 CD/DVD drives, which allows for flexibility according to your imaging volume.

No matter whether you are a small radiology department or an active hospital department, Zeus MD empowers you to burn and label discs automatically—saving time and minimising mistakes.

Key Advantages of Zeus DICOM Publishing Systems

1. Automated Disc Production

The system functions as a wise assistant. It senses when a patient's scan is ready and writes the data to a DICOM CD or DVD automatically. No operator intervention required.

2. Integrated Robotics

The integrated DICOM burner robot selects blank discs, burns data, prints patient data, and delivers the completed disc — all with accuracy and without human contact.

3. Fast Speeds

With multi-drive settings, the system is able to publish multiple discs simultaneously. Perfect for large-volume imaging centers requiring a DICOM DVD publisher that can keep pace with volume.

4. Smooth PACS Integration

The Zeus MD system integrates directly to your PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), so it's a powerful DICOM PACS burner and DICOM PACS CD burner without third-party software.

Uses in Medical Environments

From radiology to cardiology, any radiology department, cardiology department, or other department working with diagnostic imaging can use DICOM medical publishing systems. You can:

Send patients their scans on a labeled disc

Share images with referring physicians or surgeons

Secure legal imaging records offline

Store sensitive data for audits and compliance

Offline access is especially beneficial in environments with poor internet connectivity or high privacy requirements, which makes Zeus the perfect choice for secured data processing and DICOM disc publishing.

How It Enhances Patient Experience

Rapid turnaround is important to patients. With Zeus MD, they get their imaging on a professionally branded disc in minutes. This increases trust and demonstrates that your clinic or hospital cares about efficiency and care.

Why Use Zeus vs. Standard Burners

Unlike simple DICOM burners, Zeus MD Series systems do more than simply write information. They handle all aspects of burning and labeling, keep records on every disc produced, and take some of the workload off your IT and radiology personnel.

And as a full-fledged DICOM medical publisher, it includes in-depth reporting, patient log tracking, and error handling — all of which are vital to a professional, scalable imaging workflow.

Final Thoughts

Medical imaging is not merely a matter of taking scans; it's about securely and efficiently managing and distributing them. With the Zeus MD Series 2-4 Drive CD/DVD Medical DICOM Publishing Systems, medical imaging is simplified, secure, and patient-friendly.

From being a trusted DICOM CD/DVD burner to functioning as an entire DICOM publishing system, Zeus MD introduces automation and precision into your workflow.

If your healthcare facility is ready to cut down on mistakes, save time, and increase patient satisfaction — it's time to move forward with an intelligent, automated DICOM disc publishing solution.

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Exploring the Latest in Diagnostic Imaging & Lab Equipment: From Chemistry Analyzers to Portable Ultrasound Machines

Chemistry Analyzer: Precision in Lab Diagnostics

A chemistry analyzer is a staple in clinical laboratories, used to measure different chemicals and other characteristics in a number of biological samples. These machines are crucial for analyzing blood, plasma, and serum, providing data on everything from glucose levels to enzyme function. Modern analyzers offer high throughput, automation, and integration with laboratory information systems, making them indispensable for accurate diagnostics.

Mammography Equipment & Digital Mammography: Advanced Breast Imaging

Mammography equipment plays a vital role in the early detection of breast cancer. Traditional film-based mammograms are rapidly being replaced by digital mammography, which provides clearer images with lower radiation doses. Digital systems also allow for easier image storage, retrieval, and remote sharing — an important feature for telemedicine and second opinions.

Mammogram Machine: A Closer Look

The mammogram machine is a type of X-ray device specifically designed to image breast tissue. Newer models come equipped with tomosynthesis technology, enabling 3D imaging that improves cancer detection rates, especially in women with dense breast tissue. Regular maintenance and calibration of these machines are crucial for accurate results and patient safety.

Open MRI Machine: Comfort Meets Clarity

For patients who experience claustrophobia or anxiety during scans, the open MRI machine offers a comfortable alternative to traditional closed units. These machines provide high-resolution imaging without the enclosed tunnel design, improving patient experience while still delivering reliable diagnostic information.

Endoscopy Machine: Visualizing the Internal Organs

An endoscopy machine is used to examine the interior surfaces of an organ or tissue in real time, typically through a flexible tube equipped with a light and camera. These systems are essential in gastroenterology, urology, and pulmonology. New innovations include high-definition video capture, minimally invasive insertion tools, and real-time biopsy capabilities.

Sonography Machine vs. Portable Ultrasound Machine

Sonography machines (also known as ultrasound machines) use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs, tissues, and blood flow. While standard sonography machines are found in hospitals and diagnostic centers, the rise of the portable ultrasound machine has transformed care in emergency, rural, and mobile settings.

Portable devices are compact, often tablet-sized, and offer wireless connectivity, making them ideal for point-of-care applications. Despite their size, many models offer image quality on par with traditional machines.

Ultrasound Machine Cost: What to Expect

The ultrasound machine cost varies widely depending on features, brand, and functionality. A basic portable ultrasound device might start around $5,000, while high-end models with 4D imaging and specialty probes can exceed $70,000. Factors that influence price include:

Portability and screen resolution

Doppler imaging capabilities

Number of transducers supported

Software and storage features

Manufacturer and warranty

Investing in the right ultrasound machine requires balancing your clinical needs with your budget and long-term goals.

Conclusion

Whether you’re outfitting a new diagnostic center or upgrading outdated equipment, understanding the features and benefits of tools like the chemistry analyzer, mammogram machine, or portable ultrasound machine can help you make informed decisions. As technology advances, these diagnostic devices are becoming more accessible, efficient, and patient-friendly — ensuring better outcomes and a higher standard of care.

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