[snuggle up real close everyone]

[cephalon]

Who: The fair crew and visitors of the Windrose
Action: Aboard the Windrose
When: May

[It's a mingle! Make friendly everyone~]

Comments

[cephalon]

[This still feels very wrong, but he's half-blind without access to any proper systems. It's yet another reminder that he's in an entirely foreign situation.]

Ordis...

[How to even start?]

Ordis would like to know threefold. First, are there specific devices available to individuals in which to record thoughts and memories that cannot be tampered with. Second, is there a dormant cephalon in this ship's navigational systems. Third, what are the defensive capabilities of this vessel?

[unbearablynaive]

[Good questions.]

As you're no doubt aware, most things can be tampered with. However, analog records are easier to place security on. For example, writing in a diary, printing photographs, and the like. Digital measures are far more convenient, but susceptible to alteration; Kurt can at least give one layer of encryption above whatever you're accustomed to, if you'd like to use them regardless.

[If by "cephalon" Ordis means a form of AI, Vision feels confident in answering that.] Not that I've been able to detect. It's very likely the Marsiva has one, however; these ships follow it as drones and cannot leave its range.

I maintain the shields as Engineer. We're capable of withstanding a fair amount of kinetic damage and a great deal of energy blasts; I'll send the specifications to your communicator.

[cephalon]

[A fairly typical answer, and one that isn't surprising at all when he truly thinks about it. Still, he nods slowly, although the confirmation brings only mild satisfaction.]

Ordis would inquire then about how to keep records safer. From both outside tampering and-

[He trips over his words a bit, but the resolve is there.]

personal.

[unbearablynaive]

Encryption is a good beginning for digital records, as are keeping them on isolated servers or devices.

[He taps his fingers on the nearest hard surface thoughtfully.]

A paper diary may be best for what you're describing, however.

[cephalon]

[It seems a bit archaic of an idea, but he's willing to give anything a try if it will help.]

So long as the vermin do not catch it, perhaps it would be the wisest course of action.

[unbearablynaive]

Look for one with a plastic cover; they should be common on the planet, as it's cheaper than organic material. The vermin aren't attracted to plastics.

[cephalon]

Thank you, Captain. Ordis is in your debt.

[unbearablynaive]

You're most welcome, Ordis.