Minipet Research Opportunity!
Some hunters in the Life division might see a small notice posted on communal boards inside the lab areas themselves, some hunters outside the division might have heard of it via word of mouth. One team of researchers is looking for volunteers to test out a new minipet collar, which lets them remain outside the lab for a much longer period of time.
OOC: This is just a very simple RP opportunity for hunters who might enjoy having a minipet tag-along for a few days while they go about their regular routine.
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Requirements:
- Hunter must have knowledge of at least the basics of minipet care, whether it's formal training in the labs, or they have an informed enthusiasm for what it takes to handle/keep a minipet.
- ICly they will have to keep the creature with them for observation, and measure their minipet every couple of hours to make sure there are no catastrophic changes occurring. (Spoilers: There will be none.)
- For the purposes of your RP, the hunter should be on-island only, and be performing duties or leisure activities that can be done with a small animal nearby. For example, running statistics on the computer all day with scheduled pet potty breaks is fine, treating emergencies in the infirmary with a minipet underfoot is not a good plan.
- The hunter themselves will have to be able to read and understand the official research proposal below, or at least comprehending a dumbed-down summary, and be physically/emotionally/mentally capable of handling the responsibility of ~*science*~ and caring for a FEAR-based lifeform.
- Hunter must have knowledge of at least the basics of minipet care, whether it's formal training in the labs, or they have an informed enthusiasm for what it takes to handle/keep a minipet.
- ICly they will have to keep the creature with them for observation, and measure their minipet every couple of hours to make sure there are no catastrophic changes occurring. (Spoilers: There will be none.)
- For the purposes of your RP, the hunter should be on-island only, and be performing duties or leisure activities that can be done with a small animal nearby. For example, running statistics on the computer all day with scheduled pet potty breaks is fine, treating emergencies in the infirmary with a minipet underfoot is not a good plan.
- The hunter themselves will have to be able to read and understand the official research proposal below, or at least comprehending a dumbed-down summary, and be physically/emotionally/mentally capable of handling the responsibility of ~*science*~ and caring for a FEAR-based lifeform.
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The Research Proposal
Minipet Collar (FEAR Attraction Apparatus)
Purpose
The development of the FEAR Attraction Apparatus (FAA) is intended to prevent the dissipation of small FEAR-based organisms under conditions where adequate environmental FEAR is not present.
Small FEAR-based creatures, commonly referred to as minipets, share a similar structure with stronger, more sentient FEAR-based organisms, and this makes them ideal subjects for a wide range of research applications. However, their small and benign size renders them susceptible to dissipation when not kept under strict environmental controls, as their cores lack the strength to keep FEAR contained within a physical form. The runic technology contained in the FAA provides an additional source of FEAR attraction by simulating a second core, the strength of which is calibrated based on the minipet’s dimensions using pre-established formulae(Appendix A-32) derived from sentient FEAR organisms who are capable of resisting environmental FEAR loss and eventual dissipation.
Correct usage of the FAA will allow for practical application of minipets which would otherwise be limited to research purposes. With an intelligence often compared to normal animals, these creatures have shown an aptitude for learning specific tasks and the motivation to perform for their trainers despite their FEAR-based biology. These features make minipets ideal for many tasks due to their wide range of natural skills and abilities.
While prior randomized lab studies have shown proof of concept and demonstrated correct functioning of the FAA, it has yet to be evaluated for ecological validity.
Methods
To assess the function and efficacy of the FAA collars outside the lab, an initial trial period will be observed. Each minipet fitted with a FAA will have it calibrated to it’s dimensions, and then paired with a technician for observation. Minipet selection criteria for this test is defined as ‘willingness to cooperate’ across a number of species (Appendix A-33).
Once fitted with a properly calibrated FAA, measurements will be taken in two hour intervals across a fourteen hour period, to evaluate any potential FEAR loss or FEAR gain. Physical measurements include the length of the minipet from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, weight, length of middle claw, and length of canine teeth. Subjective observations will also be noted when necessary.
Technicians paired with subjects for observation will be asked to perform duties as usual. A follow up questionnaire will be issued to evaluate minipet accompaniment.
Aborting of trials for individual subjects will be recorded where there are substantial signs of FEAR loss prior to the 14 hour limit, or where size measurements and subjective observations indicate a significant amount of FEAR gain occurs. In such instances both the device and it’s calibration will be investigated.
Minipet Collar (FEAR Attraction Apparatus)
Purpose
The development of the FEAR Attraction Apparatus (FAA) is intended to prevent the dissipation of small FEAR-based organisms under conditions where adequate environmental FEAR is not present.
Small FEAR-based creatures, commonly referred to as minipets, share a similar structure with stronger, more sentient FEAR-based organisms, and this makes them ideal subjects for a wide range of research applications. However, their small and benign size renders them susceptible to dissipation when not kept under strict environmental controls, as their cores lack the strength to keep FEAR contained within a physical form. The runic technology contained in the FAA provides an additional source of FEAR attraction by simulating a second core, the strength of which is calibrated based on the minipet’s dimensions using pre-established formulae(Appendix A-32) derived from sentient FEAR organisms who are capable of resisting environmental FEAR loss and eventual dissipation.
Correct usage of the FAA will allow for practical application of minipets which would otherwise be limited to research purposes. With an intelligence often compared to normal animals, these creatures have shown an aptitude for learning specific tasks and the motivation to perform for their trainers despite their FEAR-based biology. These features make minipets ideal for many tasks due to their wide range of natural skills and abilities.
While prior randomized lab studies have shown proof of concept and demonstrated correct functioning of the FAA, it has yet to be evaluated for ecological validity.
Methods
To assess the function and efficacy of the FAA collars outside the lab, an initial trial period will be observed. Each minipet fitted with a FAA will have it calibrated to it’s dimensions, and then paired with a technician for observation. Minipet selection criteria for this test is defined as ‘willingness to cooperate’ across a number of species (Appendix A-33).
Once fitted with a properly calibrated FAA, measurements will be taken in two hour intervals across a fourteen hour period, to evaluate any potential FEAR loss or FEAR gain. Physical measurements include the length of the minipet from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, weight, length of middle claw, and length of canine teeth. Subjective observations will also be noted when necessary.
Technicians paired with subjects for observation will be asked to perform duties as usual. A follow up questionnaire will be issued to evaluate minipet accompaniment.
Aborting of trials for individual subjects will be recorded where there are substantial signs of FEAR loss prior to the 14 hour limit, or where size measurements and subjective observations indicate a significant amount of FEAR gain occurs. In such instances both the device and it’s calibration will be investigated.
If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to post and I'll try to give a prompt reply! Right now it's just in the planning/plotting stage, I'll end up posting details for RP flavour and continuity when we've got some interested volunteers. =3
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