text | un: garlond

[ingeniator]

The name's Cid Garlond and I'm not used to doing the announcing, speechy, public relations kind of thing but I'm gonna try anyway.

Back in my home world I ran an engineering collective called Garlond Ironworks. Ragtag bunch of fellows who were bright and talented but escaping persecution from the Garlemald Empire. Now I understand these names mean nothing to you but our main goal is probably something most people get: freedom through technology. The same kind of tools that the Empire was using to suppress us, we'd turn it around to fight back against 'em.

Not like there's any that sort of thing happening here, but I'm a sucker for familiar things and I've gotten me a fancy permit saying I can set up shop here. Garlond Ironworks is officially recruiting folks to help get it off the ground. Now the Lunar Scientiae are doing all sorts of useful things, but I figured we can really go wild and do things with less practical applications.

Also I'm not just looking for engineers! I uh, tend to forget that research projects require money so I'll need someone who'll make sure I won't spend it all at once. And someone to make sure we don't overwork ourselves and reminds us to eat, even if it means dragging us by the legs to get some food.

If you're interested, drop me a line. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Comments

un: matriarch »

[menphina]

Got enough moonlacing done at last, did you?
I can always check in on you. You engineers can't seem to think beyond your work, after all.
I make sure no one overworks themselves at my clinic too and are fed!
What sort of food do you like, anyroad?

[ingeniator]

I'll take most things as long as it's edible and doesn't taste horrid.

un: yae Galvus

[garlean]

[ Someone is actually using a proper username for once.]

"Ragtag" sounds about right for such an operation. Are you really that bored?

[ingeniator]

[ danger bongos < se.6 > ]

You're someone from the royal family with that kind of name.

[hoasen]

If you are asking for someone to fret and manage your expenses, my family says that I am somewhat of a professional.

[Pretty sure that's not meant to be a compliment, BUT HEY WHO'S CHECKING.]

And as you know, I can cook. What do you need more of, Cid?

[ingeniator]

Hold on, how you can you be a professional fretter?

un: redbaron

[ambitionburns]

Ah, jumping into it with both feet are you, Garlond? I'd not realized you were so thoroughly lacking in support staff! But man cannot live on coffee and rations alone, can he?

[ingeniator]

Jessie may have carried your torch Nero, but not here. The answer is no.

[ Just getting this out of the way now. ]

Text | UN: TachibanaS

[triggerhappytraitor]

Reverse engineering the technology here to discover new applications?

[[Isn't that just a variation on a theme for what he was doing at BOARD. ...right down to the having a staff member on hand who would threaten to physically eject him from the lab if he didn't take a break some days.]]

Any specific direction in mind, or is it just exploring possibilities?

[ingeniator]

There's a real need for exploratory research, especially on Chroma since it's old as ancient times but only recently has been plentiful enough to be looked at. And since the Moonblessed are the only ones who can make it, well... there's a gap in the Prismals' knowledge. I'm more than happy to help fill it.

text; UN: Shang Yu

[zooming]

Would you be offering training ?

[ingeniator]

Uhh, sure. I mean I'm not a teacher but you're happy to look at what we've got and the materials and see where that gets you.

un: qihsae

[instaqueue]

Ah, you're starting up the Ironworks? That's wonderful, Cid!

I'm quite good at making sure people eat and don't overwork themselves.

[ Just, you know, not necessarily when it comes to himself, but what can you do. ]

If you need more hands or have any errands you need run, I'm your miqo'te!

[ingeniator]

Why am I not surprised you're good at doing errands Qih'sae (lol) (i think that's what the nomenclature is for laughing on here?)

But you're free to drop by. I've been working on a wind up Aymeric and I need someone to check his face so I don't get stabbed by any Ishgardians about.

text; un: aphrodite

[wingstosee]

so i'm definitely not smart enough for any of the engineering stuff
and i'm technically already employed even though it's part time?
so i don't know if you're looking for more of a full time assistant or something.

but honestly... freedom through technology sounds pretty cool.
break your shackles and throw down with the heavens. i'm into that.
and also the garlemald thing sounds weirdly familiar?
so i guess if you need money i can just toss some your way.
or check in and buy you lunch or something.

[ingeniator]

More hands make for lighter work, so if you need another part time job there's always loads of errands that need doing or going. Back in my home world there was never shortage of things to do.

[text] un: dellconagher

[spah]

I got my own business going here, but hey there. Good on you.

It's always a pleasure to meet a fellow engineer around here.

[ingeniator]

A pleasure to meet you too! I'm glad it's not just me around.

text | username: absterge

[downswing]

'Technology.' The blinding lights.




( God damn electricity. )

[ingeniator]

Aye, technology is man putting his creativity to good use.

text | un: guerrillalove

[sendinthedelta]

i cant say im good with the tech part of it but i do have a lot of experience with the mechanical part

not sure if ur looking for tech dumb but car/machine smart tho

[ingeniator]

As long as you can handle yourself around a wrench and a screwdriver, I won't say no to anyone.

un: adagium

[profanation]

[ Freedom through technology... now where had he heard that before? Ardyn smirked to think of Verstael, and how he had started. It was true what they said to the road to hell, wasn't it?

Also, Garlemald. So dear Emet-Selch was responsible for this message too, in some small, catalystic way.]

I have a touch of experience in funding technological pursuits.
Would you be interested in talking shop?
I admit I'm not in the capacity that I was back home to provide funding, but I can certainly see what I can do.

[ingeniator]

Now this is my kind of language. Happy to negotiate with you good sir/maam.

text; un: MYNAMEISOZYMAN

[subjugate]

Ah, if it is not my royally-appointed engineer coming to greet me!
I have some new plans to send your way.
Proposed expansions of my temple to be crafted upon the rooftop so I
could be closer to heavens.

[ Yes, he expects him to drop everything else and work on his project. ]

[ingeniator]

Hold on, I'm an engineer not an architect!

un: zzz

[bust]

[ Technology, huh… That's normally not something Ayer dwells on, but it's nice to further one's knowledge if there are chances. Learning something new every day is good. ]

Less practical applications? I can only think of toys or something.

What else are you guys developing?

[ingeniator]

Toys and frivolities are probably the best form of innovation. Have you heard of Megabricks? Ingenious stuff.

[ and cid has attached a picture of said megabricks: image.jpg ]