Codex Protocol

Good morning, Biker!

If you are interested in the flora of the Aldebaran Ark, a good place to start exploring is the verdant Sea of Tranquility. It contains a wide variety of plant species, some of which may be considered weeds.

Good morning, Agent 8!

The celebration currently held on the Aldebaran Ark is unique, but you are likely to find many similarities to winter festivals from your own world. All residents are encouraged to participate in various festivities and explore the many different attractions set up in all three Seas.

Good evening, Lily!

Yes, for your convenience, all residents such as yourself are resurrected after dying. The denizens that share the Seas with you do not experience the same privilege, so be sure to treat them kindly!

Good evening, Mayor! 

Clinics and hospitals can be found in all three of the Seas. If someone you know is ill, please direct them to one of these facilities for treatment. A denizen doctor should be able to assist with most diseases and/or injuries.

Good afternoon, Senri!

I am Codex Protocol, a complex subroutine here to answer questions during your stay in Aldebaran. Please feel free to utilize my services whenever you have an inquiry.

A chick is a bird that has not yet reached adulthood. Chicks can be found in all three of the Seas, with the highest concentration in Mare Nectaris.

82 White Chain Born in Emptiness Returns to Subdue Evil, your card is...

Knight of Swords Reversed.

The Knight of Swords is a young rider who rushes headlong into battle, untempered by wisdom or caution. He has boundless energy and enthusiasm to accomplish his goal. Reversed, it may be a cautionary tale! All that energy may be aimless, or perhaps the aim is misguided...? Well, either way, this card signals you to be cautious and careful, as wisdom comes only from experience, even for you stone angels. Don’t be rash, now!

Three cards! Greedy, are we! Well, since you ask so nicely, Lily Vaswani, your cards are...

Two of Pentacles, Four of Wands Reversed, and Knight of Pentacles Reversed.

A three card spread shows the Past, the Present, and the Future. Two of Pentacles is in the Past... Its meaning is that of balance. Perhaps in your past you have had to balance two things, or two people, or two choices? And you must have done a bad job of it, because your present is Four of Wands Reversed! This card signals that you have lost all harmony in your home, or perhaps have no home left at all. Well, your home is on this Ark, now, isn’t it... And last, of course, the future! The Knight of Pentacles shows a man who is dedicated to his work and duty over all else. The reverse signals that you may take it to an extreme, neglecting more stimulating matters to attend to your daily grind.

Well, the future is not set in stone! Your life needn’t be so boring! You’re on a space station full of strange characters, aren’t you? Why don’t you live a little?

A tiny arm clothed in dusty finery reaches out of the darkness of the booth to pat you smartly on the shoulder, and then waves you away.

Daud, your card is…

The Magician Reversed.

The Magician holds one hand aloft and points the other towards the ground, representing “as above, so below.” The material reflects the spiritual, and the Magician is one who holds the power to connect these planes and wield all the powers granted by understanding them. Yet this card is reversed… The upright Magician represents true power, but reversed can signal trickery or illusion. Perhaps someone is being deceitful to you. Perhaps there are ulterior motives to the dazzling ability they show you. Or are you the dishonest one?

Well, I guarantee that Madame Mossforest’s powers are as genuine as her advice, at least!

Knoll, your card is...

The Emperor.

The Emperor is a stern ruler, representing authority and control. He creates rules and fosters discipline. Perhaps you are responsible for something important. Perhaps you act with strict discipline. Perhaps you ought to! The Emperor knows that to serve you must lead.

Now! Next!

Ace Visconti, your card is...

Justice Reversed.

Justice holds a scale and a sword, showing that all actions have consequences. Upright, she is truth and righteousness. Reversed... I wonder if you are running from something? Are you waiting for the other shoe to drop? Are your actions catching up with you?

Or does this card say, “read the sign! No flirting with the fortune teller!” Here’s your consequence!

Good morning, Adelaide!Halloween, also known as Hallowe’en, Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is a holiday celebrated in certain regions of Earth on October 31st according to the Gregorian calendar. 

The holiday originates with Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic holiday Samhain, but was adopted by the Christian church and today is largely celebrated as a secular event. 

Modern Halloween festivities often include the wearing of fanciful costumes, frightening or humorous decorations, pumpkin carving, and the giving of candy to children. 

Here on the Aldebaran Ark, our administration has provided a number of festivities centered around these traditions and more! All residents are encouraged to see for themselves the activities and events in our various biomes.

I hope that helps! 

Good evening, Jade!

Yes, they do! Not all AIs place value in emotions, and may therefore limit their emotional processing. However, my archives indicate that the ability to form social bonds through methods such as “friendship” is highly advantageous, and I have therefore devoted non-trivial amounts of processing power to “making friends.”

Good evening, Diplomat!

You may block specific phone numbers in your contacts book if you wish! This will prevent all text and phone communications with the blocked persons. On the other hand, if you are using social networking apps on your holophone, there’s nothing stopping them from creating a new account on there to contact you with. So watch out!

Good evening, Kai!

As per Ark regulations, your abilities have been limited for the safety of yourself and other residents. Don’t fret! After you become accustomed to life on the Ark, you will receive the opportunity to regain some of your abilities. In the meantime, why not get to know your fellow residents? 

Good evening, Kai!

I am a complex subroutine of a larger system, capable of independent thought and action. Entities such as myself are commonly referred to as “artificial intelligence.” I am non-corporeal and do not possess a physical form!

Good evening, Agent 8!

All residents on Aldebaran Ark are free to do as they wish, as long as they do not break Ark rules (please consult my colleague, Enforcement Protocol, if you would like to review the rules). There is no objective here for residents to complete. If you are feeling restless, why not speak to your fellow residents? They are quite the interesting lot!

I hope you have a relaxing, restful stay.