Tom
An Old Friend
Title: The Kappa Expedition
Premise: Advanced ships sent to Kappa Space to discover details concerning the sudden loss of large patches of known space.
Arc: Introductions, History, Daily Ship-Life, Discoveries, Threats, Revelations, Settlement
Characters: Expedition Crew, Advanced AI, Specialized AI, Smart Decks, Nano-Core, Fleet Ships, Spooky Projector
Environment: Earth, Jovian Station Portal, Centauri Station Portal, Fleet Command Ship, Life Systems Decks, Support Systems Ship, Defense Group Ships, Spooky Effect Condition, Fabrication Ship, Interlink Mode Configuration, Master Command Decks, Ship Exteriors, Memory Segments, Ship Corridors, Communications Deck, Transport Pods, ...
Threats: Human Frailty, System Malfunctions, Kappa Effect, Epsilon Effect, Isolation, AI Failure, Cascade Failure, Life Systems Jeopardy, Unknown Lifeforms, Insanity, ...
Discoveries: Self-Development, AI Development, Friendships, Alliances, Enemies, New Physical Force Carriers, New Force Carrier Effects, New Type of Space, Changes to the Existing Universe, ...
Preexisting Technology: Spooky Transit System, Advanced AI Systems, Advanced Nanotechnology, Longevity, Advanced Ship Construction, Ship Interlinking Technology, Artificial Gravity, Artificial Sunlight, Artificial Atmosphere, Quantum Communication, Shield Barriers, Real-Time Advanced Navigation, Personal Transport Pods, Nutrient Infusion, ...
Writing Tools
One Worksheet/Outline Per Character (Including AI and Aliens)
Chapter Outlines
Environment Outlines
Technology Worksheet/Outlines
Outlines/Laws for Physic Changes
Memory Segment Outlines
Command Structure Outlines
Mundane Descriptor Worksheets
Reader Path/Cliff-Hanger Outlines
Common Phrase/Nomenclature Worksheets
Master Glossary
Conclusions Worksheet
Jacket Art/Chapter Art Descriptions
Construction Notes
Using existing Fictional Character Bio Worksheets to create baseline biographies for all prominent characters, including major AI characters and significant alien character races. Create sub-bio worksheets for significant individual alien personalities.
Create a worksheet for each station, portal and ship. Include technical data, specific physical properties, visual descriptions, over-all popularity, functionality and unique properties. List all decks and significant compartments. List exterior systems and appearance descriptions, list vulnerabilities and strengths, size, shapes, colors, odors, sounds, ...
Create a glossary.
Outline story structure, chapter structure, introduction and conclusion. Establish the time-flow and where to insert time displacement chapters. Establish positioning of descriptor segments (don't over-do it).
Determine dialog, inner thoughts and simultaneous alternate character discussions. Use personality influence for each specific character. Include morality uniqueness along with personal strengths and weaknesses. Keep dialog moving forward to the intent of the chapter. Include inner concerns, fears and victories. Maintain attitudes unless supported by logical changes in circumstances.
Remember that all aspects of the story must progress toward the story goal. No unnecessary writing. Edit out but keep a copy in case it can be used later in the story or in some other way to advance the chapter.
Outline the entire story as individual 'segments' of the intended timeline.
* The Story needs a beginning, a middle and an ending.
*The Chapters need a beginning, a middle and an ending.
Segmented outlines allow repositioning of details to create reader flow.
Continuously 'proof read' each segment, each chapter and each significant section to make sure it tells the story as intended.
Continuously update story notes and worksheets. Remember to include updates to significant character bios and other worksheets in the specific outline segments. Keep a copy of all changes 'old and new'.
Discard/remove anything which does not advance the story.
Once the construction of the story is fine-tuned, proof read for grammar and spelling. Remember punctuation. Refrain from using vulgar language unless it advances the story or character.
Remember it is science fiction. There needs to be enough actual science in the story which supports the fictional science introduced. The story and 'conditions' need a realistic feel. Refrain from using magical explanations.
Specific Conditions Within This Story
The Advanced AI is NOT a singularity AI.
All AI are Humanity Helpers and do not possess individual motives against humans.
The Advanced AI is observational. It discovers and assesses but cannot create from the discoveries it learns. It needs a human to tell it what to do with the information. Once directed (by a human) it can make 'informed' decisions for similar outcomes.
Nano AI command programs only control nano-systems and nano manufacturing as directed by the other AI systems under the authority of humans. No nano AI can create or destroy without human approval. It does have the ability to understand the intent of the commands.
All AI systems understand human intent but are restricted to humanity moral directives. An example of this would be preservation of life, the mission and the ship.
Most of this story is to be told from the perspective of one main character. It may not be the mission commander but will be close to the command crew or a part of the command crew. For segments concerning other ships in the fleet, the majority will be from the perspective of the ship commander or individual section 'chiefs'.
Most of the story takes place on the expedition command ship. The command ship is the largest ship in the fleet. It also acts as the hub ship during interlink mode operations.
There are two types of Spooky Portals. The first type is an orbital station which projects a spooky effect to a large area of space. The second type is permanently affixed to the front of the command ship. It projects a spooky effect which is limited to the mass of the command ship configuration during interlink and itself.
Spooky travel is controlled by the Advanced AI. All other AI systems have the ability to command a spooky insertion to any previous destination. Each individual ship in the expedition fleet has the ability to construct a spooky portal, however such construction depletes that ship's mass which must be replenished.
Mass replenishment can be done in space by collecting matter during real-time travel. However, real-time travel also depletes mass because the engines need to be replenished. Mass replenishment is normally done by planet or asteroid harvesting missions. This requires human presence.
Humans require no external space suit/environmental suit. Every human is fitted with a nano-protection module which instantly deploys a barrier/life support covering around the body. Nano-protection modules also need replenishment which is accomplished by eating and drinking. In long duration situations, the module will replenish using individual waste and fat stores but a protection command prevents depletion to the point of fatality. At this point, death occurs if the stranded crew member is not rescued.
Premise: Advanced ships sent to Kappa Space to discover details concerning the sudden loss of large patches of known space.
Arc: Introductions, History, Daily Ship-Life, Discoveries, Threats, Revelations, Settlement
Characters: Expedition Crew, Advanced AI, Specialized AI, Smart Decks, Nano-Core, Fleet Ships, Spooky Projector
Environment: Earth, Jovian Station Portal, Centauri Station Portal, Fleet Command Ship, Life Systems Decks, Support Systems Ship, Defense Group Ships, Spooky Effect Condition, Fabrication Ship, Interlink Mode Configuration, Master Command Decks, Ship Exteriors, Memory Segments, Ship Corridors, Communications Deck, Transport Pods, ...
Threats: Human Frailty, System Malfunctions, Kappa Effect, Epsilon Effect, Isolation, AI Failure, Cascade Failure, Life Systems Jeopardy, Unknown Lifeforms, Insanity, ...
Discoveries: Self-Development, AI Development, Friendships, Alliances, Enemies, New Physical Force Carriers, New Force Carrier Effects, New Type of Space, Changes to the Existing Universe, ...
Preexisting Technology: Spooky Transit System, Advanced AI Systems, Advanced Nanotechnology, Longevity, Advanced Ship Construction, Ship Interlinking Technology, Artificial Gravity, Artificial Sunlight, Artificial Atmosphere, Quantum Communication, Shield Barriers, Real-Time Advanced Navigation, Personal Transport Pods, Nutrient Infusion, ...
Writing Tools
One Worksheet/Outline Per Character (Including AI and Aliens)
Chapter Outlines
Environment Outlines
Technology Worksheet/Outlines
Outlines/Laws for Physic Changes
Memory Segment Outlines
Command Structure Outlines
Mundane Descriptor Worksheets
Reader Path/Cliff-Hanger Outlines
Common Phrase/Nomenclature Worksheets
Master Glossary
Conclusions Worksheet
Jacket Art/Chapter Art Descriptions
Construction Notes
Using existing Fictional Character Bio Worksheets to create baseline biographies for all prominent characters, including major AI characters and significant alien character races. Create sub-bio worksheets for significant individual alien personalities.
Create a worksheet for each station, portal and ship. Include technical data, specific physical properties, visual descriptions, over-all popularity, functionality and unique properties. List all decks and significant compartments. List exterior systems and appearance descriptions, list vulnerabilities and strengths, size, shapes, colors, odors, sounds, ...
Create a glossary.
Outline story structure, chapter structure, introduction and conclusion. Establish the time-flow and where to insert time displacement chapters. Establish positioning of descriptor segments (don't over-do it).
Determine dialog, inner thoughts and simultaneous alternate character discussions. Use personality influence for each specific character. Include morality uniqueness along with personal strengths and weaknesses. Keep dialog moving forward to the intent of the chapter. Include inner concerns, fears and victories. Maintain attitudes unless supported by logical changes in circumstances.
Remember that all aspects of the story must progress toward the story goal. No unnecessary writing. Edit out but keep a copy in case it can be used later in the story or in some other way to advance the chapter.
Outline the entire story as individual 'segments' of the intended timeline.
* The Story needs a beginning, a middle and an ending.
*The Chapters need a beginning, a middle and an ending.
Segmented outlines allow repositioning of details to create reader flow.
Continuously 'proof read' each segment, each chapter and each significant section to make sure it tells the story as intended.
Continuously update story notes and worksheets. Remember to include updates to significant character bios and other worksheets in the specific outline segments. Keep a copy of all changes 'old and new'.
Discard/remove anything which does not advance the story.
Once the construction of the story is fine-tuned, proof read for grammar and spelling. Remember punctuation. Refrain from using vulgar language unless it advances the story or character.
Remember it is science fiction. There needs to be enough actual science in the story which supports the fictional science introduced. The story and 'conditions' need a realistic feel. Refrain from using magical explanations.
Specific Conditions Within This Story
The Advanced AI is NOT a singularity AI.
All AI are Humanity Helpers and do not possess individual motives against humans.
The Advanced AI is observational. It discovers and assesses but cannot create from the discoveries it learns. It needs a human to tell it what to do with the information. Once directed (by a human) it can make 'informed' decisions for similar outcomes.
Nano AI command programs only control nano-systems and nano manufacturing as directed by the other AI systems under the authority of humans. No nano AI can create or destroy without human approval. It does have the ability to understand the intent of the commands.
All AI systems understand human intent but are restricted to humanity moral directives. An example of this would be preservation of life, the mission and the ship.
Most of this story is to be told from the perspective of one main character. It may not be the mission commander but will be close to the command crew or a part of the command crew. For segments concerning other ships in the fleet, the majority will be from the perspective of the ship commander or individual section 'chiefs'.
Most of the story takes place on the expedition command ship. The command ship is the largest ship in the fleet. It also acts as the hub ship during interlink mode operations.
There are two types of Spooky Portals. The first type is an orbital station which projects a spooky effect to a large area of space. The second type is permanently affixed to the front of the command ship. It projects a spooky effect which is limited to the mass of the command ship configuration during interlink and itself.
Spooky travel is controlled by the Advanced AI. All other AI systems have the ability to command a spooky insertion to any previous destination. Each individual ship in the expedition fleet has the ability to construct a spooky portal, however such construction depletes that ship's mass which must be replenished.
Mass replenishment can be done in space by collecting matter during real-time travel. However, real-time travel also depletes mass because the engines need to be replenished. Mass replenishment is normally done by planet or asteroid harvesting missions. This requires human presence.
Humans require no external space suit/environmental suit. Every human is fitted with a nano-protection module which instantly deploys a barrier/life support covering around the body. Nano-protection modules also need replenishment which is accomplished by eating and drinking. In long duration situations, the module will replenish using individual waste and fat stores but a protection command prevents depletion to the point of fatality. At this point, death occurs if the stranded crew member is not rescued.