The Raven Technate Q&A

[The Raven Technocracy]

Ask any questions you have about The Raven Technate, Technocrat-General James Abrasax, or anything else you'd like to know. Feel free to ask opinions.

[Destructive Government Economic System]

I wish to know the symbolism of your flag.

[The Raven Technocracy]

I wish to know the symbolism of your flag.

"Like most technocracies, the cog symbolizes technological advancement. The raven is the national animal, the symbol of Mercerism, and an animal found across the Technate. Thus, we include it. The raven has a double helix, symbolizing the fact that many of our citizens are Evolved."
-Technocrat-General James Abrasax

[Victorious Decepticons]

How do the Evolved reproduce? Or don't they? ~Bureau of Biological Research

[Kenmoria]

"Is it possible for the evolved to evolve further? Or are they at their highest possible level?"

[The Raven Technocracy]

How do the Evolved reproduce? Or don't they? ~Bureau of Biological Research

"Ah! Excellent question! Odd that a giant robot would ask, however. We can reproduce in a number of ways, but the most common is very similar to how humans reproduce, with an Evolved male emitting some of his unique viral strain and DNA into a woman to be received and mixed with her DNA and viral strain. The two eventually blend into an offspring, and this results in what Humans call pregnancy. However, Evolved offspring develop quite quickly, normally in just 4 to 6 months, though this process is very taxing on the mother as her biomass is slowly drained away to provide for the childs body. But labor is easy, since we can manipulate our biomass. The mother expands her body, doctors cut away the tendrils that are drawing biomass and nutrients from the mother, and the baby is removed, Evolved children tend to be a bit of a constantly-shifting ball of biomass at first, having no control over their abilities yet, but around age 2 they can keep their biomass under control and only manipulate it when they want to. The Evolved's "default form", so to speak, is the result of the mixing of the two parents DNA and viral strains, much like Humans."
-Technocrat-General James Abrasax

"Is it possible for the evolved to evolve further? Or are they at their highest possible level?"

"Individual Evolved often form their own adaptations to certain conditions, or their own abilities. Some Evolved, normally diplomats or businessmen, can emit harmless, microscopic spores which can cause changes in mood in Humans and most other species, as a result of their constant contact with them and their desire to manipulate them to get what they want. Some Evolved keep a layer of acid under pressure under their biomass "skin", to shoot out at an attacker if its punctured. The possibilities are endless. I, for example, can emit such spores. I can also create and shoot small bundles of tendrils, which will attach to a target and anything nearby, restraining the target for collection and analysis. Of course, if I'm in combat, I can just as easily have those tendrils latch on to body parts, attach to other people or things nearby, and yank, ripping the target apart. I hope this was a satisfactory answer."
-Technocrat-General James Abrasax.

[The Raven Technocracy]

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[Eisenhurst]

Do AIs in your nation have their own freedom and rights? We understand that they might be subordinates to humans in a sense, but still... *folds his lips*

- Kenauwitz von Eisenhurst, Chief of Staff

[The Raven Technocracy]

Do AIs in your nation have their own freedom and rights? We understand that they might be subordinates to humans in a sense, but still... *folds his lips*

- Kenauwitz von Eisenhurst, Chief of Staff

"Our AI are free to express opinions, and can vote for a representative of their own kind on the Technocratic Council. However, they are expected to preform their assigned duties, and I have programmed in codes which make it impossible for them to reveal military secrets or strategic information to those without proper authorization, or to betray the Technate."
-Technocrat-General James Abrasax.

[The Raven Technocracy]

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[Haja-Mishu]

"Are evolved any good at sailing?"

[Infernia]

"What exactly are 'Evolved'? Do Evolved have a natural form, and if so, why dœs The Technocrat-General take a human one?
If an Evolved took the shape of a porcelain mug, would it be susceptible to being smashed?"
- Infernian Minister of Science Fran Madaraki

[The Raven Technocracy]

"Are evolved any good at sailing?"

"This varies with the individual, just as with Humans."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

"What exactly are 'Evolved'? Do Evolved have a natural form, and if so, why dœs The Technocrat-General take a human one?
If an Evolved took the shape of a porcelain mug, would it be susceptible to being smashed?"
- Infernian Minister of Science Fran Madaraki

"I suggest you read the Blacklight Informational Packet produced by our neighbor, the Cybusian Empire, to better understand Evolved. But, to sum up...Evolved are, essentially, self-aware piles of biomass, though the same could be said of almost any organism which is self-aware. What makes Evolved unique is the fact that, upon birth, we are made up entirely of the Blacklight Virus. Blacklight is infinitely malleable, and we can manipulate our biomass at will. We can alter our appearance at will. We can also alter our biomass in any way we wish, from compressing it to become smaller, approaching human size, to morphing an arm into a blade or fingers into claws. We, via chemical processes involving Blacklight and various acids, convert whatever we eat or drink into biomass for us to use, and to heal with if we are injured. Unlike humans, this is incredibly efficient, leaving only very minimal amounts of waste. Of course, theres also Consumption, but thats not truly necessary for us to survive. There are a few limitations, as we cannot compress our form beyond the size of an average Human. So, we can't really shapeshift into anything like a mug, and we prefer our "default form", which generally looks relatively Human, albeit paler. The Evolved's "default form", so to speak, is the result of the mixing of the two parents DNA and viral strains, much like Humans. For example, I inherited my red hair from my mother a redhaired Banshee, a slight offshoot of Evolved. If we dislike our physical appearance, we can always manipulate it later, but we do tend to stick with our default form, albeit with minor modifications such as compressing biomass to look skinny or concentrating it on the exterior to form "muscles", mostly for aesthetic reasons, as we are naturally far stronger than any Humans can be. I hope this answer satisfies your curiosity."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

[Apathyverse]

"My questions:
1) Is there any known counter to Blacklight?
2) Is there any known limitation to an Evolved?
3) Completely off-topic, what's your opinion on these horrible beings?"

~ Love, Damien

[The North Fort]

How did the blacklight evolve in to the evolved

[-The Imperial Federation-]

“What is your view of the Sovereign?”
-Chancellor Victor Blackwood

[The Raven Technocracy]

"My questions:
1) Is there any known counter to Blacklight?
2) Is there any known limitation to an Evolved?
3) Completely off-topic, what's your opinion on these horrible beings?"

~ Love, Damien

"I'm not telling you any of that, and that thing is very strange, as are you."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

How did the blacklight evolve in to the evolved

"Blacklight was created by Alexander Mercer, who subsequently created the Evolved, from Blacklight. He is a god, after all."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

“What is your view of the Sovereign?”
-Chancellor Victor Blackwood

"We respect him much more than we did Shintaro, and we approve of his anti-corruption measures."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

[-The Imperial Federation-]

"My questions:
1) Is there any known counter to Blacklight?
2) Is there any known limitation to an Evolved?
3) Completely off-topic, what's your opinion on these horrible beings?"

~ Love, Damien

"I'm not telling you any of that, and that thing is very strange, as are you."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

How did the blacklight evolve in to the evolved

"Blacklight was created by Alexander Mercer, who subsequently created the Evolved, from Blacklight. He is a god, after all."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

“What is your view of the Sovereign?”
-Chancellor Victor Blackwood

"We respect him much more than we did Shintaro, and we approve of his anti-corruption measures."
Technocrat-General James Abrasax

OOC: The Chancellor was referring to this.

[Zitravgrad]

"Salutations to you, sir. We have come to conclusion that your respectable nation might not be hostile to us and our ideology as we initially expected. Still, it is quite a mystifying question: what are your opinions of our nation and leader?"
- Sergey Kirillovich Varensky, "Propaganda Master"

(OOC: This comes from 2009. Expect the imagery of "communist totalitarian regime".)

[The Raven Technocracy]

"Salutations to you, sir. We have come to conclusion that your respectable nation might not be hostile to us and our ideology as we initially expected. Still, it is quite a mystifying question: what are your opinions of our nation and leader?"
- Sergey Kirillovich Varensky, "Propaganda Master"

(OOC: This comes from 2009. Expect the imagery of "communist totalitarian regime".)

"I am troubled by the reports of mass surveillance, human rights abuses, and repression that I hear about your nation, and frankly, Kazimir Miroslavsky is a tyrant. On the other hand, your people have endured many struggles, not to mention radiation and hostile AI neighbors, so perhaps you need the system you currently have in order to survive. Feodora Miroslavsky is brilliant, and I'm impressed by your weaponization of radiation, similar to our Neutron weapons. I'd say I'm cautiously neutral towards you. Perhaps my opinion will change in time."
Technocratic-Director James Abrasax

[Valentine Z]

Will you let me enter your country? Don't worry, I am no longer radioactive, and instead actively heals people!
- General Coraline Valentijn Maxwell "De Sierlijke Valkyrie" Angelus Delta Weston Tracey Mt. Constantine

[The Raven Technocracy]

Will you let me enter your country? Don't worry, I am no longer radioactive, and instead actively heals people!
- General Coraline Valentijn Maxwell "De Sierlijke Valkyrie" Angelus Delta Weston Tracey Mt. Constantine

"Certainly! Though you may have trouble getting around unless your near Pyrovlix, since Vulcans are a naturally large species, similar to your size."
Technocratic-Director James Abrasax

[Eisenhurst]

"Alright, Abrasax. Long time no see (and I know this will not be answered for a long time). Since it has come to my attention that some form of a Freemasonry-related group is expanding in my neighboring nations, including but not limited to the USSZ, what is your opinion of this... black noodly creature otherwise known as Black Providence?"
- August von Eisenhurst

[The Raven Technocracy]

"Alright, Abrasax. Long time no see (and I know this will not be answered for a long time). Since it has come to my attention that some form of a Freemasonry-related group is expanding in my neighboring nations, including but not limited to the USSZ, what is your opinion of this... black noodly creature otherwise known as Black Providence?"
- August von Eisenhurst

"Hello, August! I know very little about this...."Black Providence" entity. But from little information that I, and Technate Intelligence, have gathered on the subject, we believe it is some manifestation or avatar of Nyarlathotep. If this cult spreads to my Technate, I will see it infiltrated by Technate Intelligence for more answers. Then we will purge it with the purifying flame of knowledge...and radiation from our Rad Rifles."
Technocratic-Director James Abrasax

[The Raven Technocracy]

Not sure if this bump counts as grave digging. If so, I can always just start a new one.
Anywho, I recently updated and expanded my factbooks. Check em out! Feel free to ask questions from anyone mentioned in them, or about anything in them. Or OOC questions.