RANK 1 • Mission Grime: If you participated in the mission or simply came in contact with anyone who did, be prepared for a tech nightmare. The disruption in the Dreaming seems to have clung to you, causing every kind of technology to protest your existence. Your yimo won't even turn on, the Skyway has mechanical issues, consoles fritz out, and even appliances go haywire around you. All. Month. • Jury-rigged: Some mad scientist has decided to repair an appliance in one of your preferred places of patronage or your workplace with the equivalent of a paperclip and chewing gum. It may burst into flames; spew foul-smelling liquid directly at you; or undergo a rapid unscheduled disassembly into dozens of pieces that spread across a truly ridiculous area. That is definitely a gear sticking out of the wall, so here's hoping you ducked.
RANK 2 • Tech Support's Least Favorite: Your yimo has been glitching inexplicably, but every time you take it to a professional, the glitches miraculously disappear for the duration of the visit. More than one technician hides when they see you coming.
RANK 3 • Sidewalk Safety: Some parts of the city have temporary awnings put up over sidewalks to provide some protection from the gyroshei that are harassing the city. They do a decent job of shielding you from droppings. That is, until a gyroshei tries to land on one and it collapses on you in a mass of feathers and squawking and canvas and metal. • Barrier Watchparty: The shimmering, rippling barrier is unnerving for most people, but it has the scientists positively abuzz with excitement. Oh yes, they understand the worries, but they also want to understand what this phenomenon is. So they set up a beach party just outside the city! Come join them. It can be freaky to watch the wispy glow day or night, but there's plenty of free alcohol and snacks to go around. Careful though - you might end up between to researchers arguing to the point of fisticuffs.
RANK 4 • Coral Corale: With the sudden die-off of coral in Shuyul Bay, researchers are calling for volunteers to help scour the reefs up to a day's journey from Aifaran. It's a huge undertaking and you'll be equipped with snorkeling gear - or scuba, if you have experience. There's no pay involved (unless you make a really good impression and someone may offer you a job), but you'll be fed and transported.
RANK 5 • MacGyver Miracle: Whether you're a complete tyro or an engineering expert, you definitely only have a vague idea of this piece of tech you've been tasked with working on. Somehow, using completely improbable parts and techniques, you finish the project. The Opara Core wants you to consult with them regularly now, and someone jokingly wishes you could donate your brain to science rather than go back to your homeworld.
SCI-TECH
RANK 1
• Mission Grime: If you participated in the mission or simply came in contact with anyone who did, be prepared for a tech nightmare. The disruption in the Dreaming seems to have clung to you, causing every kind of technology to protest your existence. Your yimo won't even turn on, the Skyway has mechanical issues, consoles fritz out, and even appliances go haywire around you. All. Month.
• Jury-rigged: Some mad scientist has decided to repair an appliance in one of your preferred places of patronage or your workplace with the equivalent of a paperclip and chewing gum. It may burst into flames; spew foul-smelling liquid directly at you; or undergo a rapid unscheduled disassembly into dozens of pieces that spread across a truly ridiculous area. That is definitely a gear sticking out of the wall, so here's hoping you ducked.
RANK 2
• Tech Support's Least Favorite: Your yimo has been glitching inexplicably, but every time you take it to a professional, the glitches miraculously disappear for the duration of the visit. More than one technician hides when they see you coming.
RANK 3
• Sidewalk Safety: Some parts of the city have temporary awnings put up over sidewalks to provide some protection from the gyroshei that are harassing the city. They do a decent job of shielding you from droppings. That is, until a gyroshei tries to land on one and it collapses on you in a mass of feathers and squawking and canvas and metal.
• Barrier Watchparty: The shimmering, rippling barrier is unnerving for most people, but it has the scientists positively abuzz with excitement. Oh yes, they understand the worries, but they also want to understand what this phenomenon is. So they set up a beach party just outside the city! Come join them. It can be freaky to watch the wispy glow day or night, but there's plenty of free alcohol and snacks to go around. Careful though - you might end up between to researchers arguing to the point of fisticuffs.
RANK 4
• Coral Corale: With the sudden die-off of coral in Shuyul Bay, researchers are calling for volunteers to help scour the reefs up to a day's journey from Aifaran. It's a huge undertaking and you'll be equipped with snorkeling gear - or scuba, if you have experience. There's no pay involved (unless you make a really good impression and someone may offer you a job), but you'll be fed and transported.
RANK 5
• MacGyver Miracle: Whether you're a complete tyro or an engineering expert, you definitely only have a vague idea of this piece of tech you've been tasked with working on. Somehow, using completely improbable parts and techniques, you finish the project. The Opara Core wants you to consult with them regularly now, and someone jokingly wishes you could donate your brain to science rather than go back to your homeworld.