An Ton's Journey

Ugh... Now that I know that there are humans, how should I approach them? And what would be their opinion about me, Fenix, and other protoss. What should I do?..

"Hmm I think it would be better to upgrade myself and make couple of special units. What is your opinion? Fenix" I said while thinking about what to do.

"Sir, I think it is too dangerous to approach unknown people in unknown situation. Especially for you, our Executor, to approach the unknown. I would recommend to watch them some more and depending on their actions, decide. " Fenix replied quietly and in calm and collected voice, just like he was ready to this question.

" Umm, yes, we better wait, you are right. But is there a way to record their actions? I want to have at least look at what they look like and how their ship looks." {A}

"I do not have knowledge of any possibility in our present situation. Maybe there is a way to do this in your advanced arsenal or what is this thing that you told me about earlier? " Fenix replied in a little stressed voice. Is it because he did not expect this, or maybe because he could not help? or maybe even because I want to look at it myself and he thinks that I don't trust him?

"Okay, I will look into it and will call you if needed. You can go" {A}

And as I watched him walk away, I was again trying to understand how can he move this fast and make no sound? Is he much better then I thought and much better then he was portrayed in the game?

Now, I need to look through modifications and stuff that is portable. Hmm. Video with sound would be good. Hm is there any kind of 3d tv in there,m Or, maybe holographic stuff.

[Portable primitive video set] 200 minerals. ( includes camera, microphone, transmitter, recieving station. resolution is 128k , transmission range is 500 kilometers)

wtf. 128k for just two hundred? wow

[Portable 3d video set] 1000 minerals. ( Includes three all-observing cameras that create single 3d image, receiver. transmission range is 500 kilometers)

Wouwsie ... 3d. noice.

[ Quite realistic 3d set] 5000 minerals per camera and 25k for station. each receiver is additional 100 minerals ( includes a single flying camera that can create 3d setting for holographic stations, hologram radius from one camera is up to ten meters in radius. Can work with up to ten cameras of the same type for better radius and coverage. Includes receiver station that can be connected up to a hundred receivers. Includes one receiver with active range of hundred kilometers.)

Oh. wow. There seems to be even advanced version of this one that can record in two modes at the same time, so it can create a zone where you can get extremely detailed 3d image and to the sides, fir the distant stuff that you would be able to see personally.

it costs more, but might be better.

[Realistic 3d set] 10k minerals per camera, 50k for station, 200 minerals for each receiver. ( active range of receiver is 100 kilometers, can work with up to 10 simultaneous cameras in one zone)

"Hmm this receivers stuff looks troublesome, hmm."

So I searched for a better receiver or transmitter, and found this modification. it costs 1000 minerals increase for camera, and 1000 minerals for receiver. and it works for thousand kilometers. Noice.

And any other kind requires research... ugh. but these mostly require miscellaneous research, that only accessible after all main researches.

Ugh.

So, I set this receiver station in a room, like specified- room 10 on 10 meters.

On the walls it will show distant view, and in the room it will look like I am at the place.

So I gave cameras to Fenix and explained its use. He quickly understood what need to be done, so he ordered ten zealots to spread out around the target and use those cameras around the people.

One Zealot on the lookout, the other controlling.

After this I decided to look at what I can upgrade.

Obviously, my upgrades come first.

To upgrade myself I would need to upgrade Modification station.

[Modification station] lvl 1 -> lvl 2 ( 100k minerals

Now I have 2.6 millions left, as it is mid day, and probes are collecting stable income for me.

Upgrading modification station allowed me to upgrade main level of my parts, not just increase their performance.

Also, I can upgrade it to [lvl 3] using ten million minerals. Ouch, price rises by hundred times each upgrade? ouhf. That is sharp rise.

As I don't know what to expect next, I was thinking to upgrade levels of all available stuff for my body.

So I upgraded main levels to 1.

Upgrading base levels was one million minerals for all. I couldn't upgrade only engine or shield... its fine. I still have one million and six hundred thousand.

[Engine ]: lvl 0 -> lvl 1

-[Acceleration ]: lvl 0 | 5k

-[Maximum Speed]: lvl 0 | 5k

[Shield ]: lvl 0 -> lvl 1

-[Recharge]: lvl 0 | 5k

-[Resistance]: lvl 0 | 5k

-[Toughness]: lvl 0 | 5k

-[Size]: lvl 0 | 10k (Increases max size of shield. up to radius of 10 meters. On 100th level makes it more transparent even while taking damage.)

-[Secondary Shield]: lvl 0 | 1m (Increases Shields width, making it much fatter and reducing much higher impacts. Max lvl 10. On 10th level, price increases and gives [¥€¢£√÷׶÷π √•ππ•`× ÷¥ %®✓] )

-[Shield mode]: 10m minerals. ( adds function of changing shield mode. First available mode is - separated shield, maked your shield in to triangle structure, allowing it to change form and make a sheet with size up to 10x10m when size is fully upgraded. Making it a good cover if required. Works only for main shield.)

[Thrusters]: no lvl feature. yet. Speed boost depends on engine. for now.

[Armor]: lvl 0 -> lvl 1

-[Resistance]: lvl 0 | 10k ( Changes Hull's structure, material, width, depending on level. )

[Manipulators]: lvl 0 -> lvl 1

-[Density]: lvl 0 | 10k ( Makes them sturdier, denser and whiter. On 100th level becomes slightly transparent.)

-[Length]: lvl 0 | 10k (Each level increases length by 1cm. On level 100 increases by additional 50cm, and have increased price. Also, 100th level require 100th level in density. Total max: two meters.)

-[Quantity]: lvl 0 | 100k ( Maximum ammount of main tendrils per circle with your current control of them is 10. Every upgrade you have will create tendrils around existingsin tendrils, practically making them thicker. On 100th level you can merge or separate tendrils from one, up to ammount of tendrils you will be able to control.)

Wtf!? why is it lvl 0 again? hmm. let me read about this, before guessing. hmm. And what is wrong with shield? wtf.

[Knowledge stream] : searching.

Hooh. So, while upgrading level it changes components of all the groups to better ones using better components, technology and many other stuff. Basically, now my base parameters are better. Also, now maximum level is 100 for any thing. And it will cost more? that's interesting, but what level does? I need to find out, otherwise it would be bugging me for a very long time.

Ohh. so, the upgrades are representation of maximum reachable details, components, and other little modifications, while keeping the same basics.

Also It seems in the future, I could get access to more delicate changes, like certain details changes. But this is not really possible with my knowledge and researches. I tried changing mode of upgrade from simple to normal, and it made me look at it in awe.

As I wanted, normal mode shows main components and parts of my body.

I still can't upgrade them, and there are no information on a way to use it. An even if I could, I better not take my body as a joke. Who knows, what it might do with even one little mistake.

I don't want to explode *shudder*.

Or be unable to do anything at all and return to that dark place from before *scared probe sounds*

Ok now, let's see. I think first of all I need speed, and shield. It would make me much more confident in meeting anyone. And after that maybe a couple of upgrades for manipulators? or armor?

[Shield ]: lvl 1

-[Recharge]: lvl 0 -> lvl 99

-[Resistance]: lvl 0 -> lvl 99

-[Toughness]: lvl 0 -> lvl 99

Ugh. one and half millions well spent. oof.

But 100th level cost like all previous levels? is it worth it?

Don't know.

But I think I need to wait a little and then upgrade engine. Lets hope those people will not leave soon. I need a little bit of time.

*Zealot moving sounds*

* Shk shk stomp stomp...

"Executor, sir, we set the cameras, now you can watch them whenever you want, anything you need from me?" Said random Zealot that was sent here to report.

"Nah, just do what Fenix orders, I don't need anything for now." [A]

And after these good news I went right into my video room, I wish I had a popcorn for the movie I will watch.

Stop, its not movie. Here I go!

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Hello everyone. So enjoy, 1636 words, finally normal size for me.

Now, I want to ask about our timeline. What would be better?

1) years before first episode?

2) A little bit before first episode

3) in-between 3rd and 4th episodes?

4) after 6th episode?

5) somewhere across episodes, specify time and reason.

I was thinking about 1 or 2.. Maybe 3rd choice. What are your thoughts and suggestions?