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Scott at 19:44, 13 March 2007

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Scott at 07:21, 21 March 2006

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Scott at 07:21, 21 March 2006

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	Hi,		Hi,

Scott: /* Tech Talk */ D'oh! you already made this edit! soz :)

2005-08-05T17:49:40Z

Tech Talk: D'oh! you already made this edit! soz :)

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	I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.		I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.

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	~~Hi Stacy,~~

	I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.

	Kurt		Kurt

Scott: /* Tech Talk */

2005-08-05T17:45:41Z

Tech Talk

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	I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.		I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.

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			Hi Stacy,

			I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.

	Kurt		Kurt

Zaeil: /* Tech Talk */

2005-08-05T16:49:21Z

Tech Talk

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			Hi Stacy,

			I did a little research on Reynolds Ionisers this morning. I didn't get very far. The first - and only - thing I did was to conduct a search of the databases that I can access with my Academy privileges. The results came up totally blank, but my Key's security system detected a military-grade trace; it's only because I use custom security systems that I designed myself that the trace was automatically blocked. All I can conclude is that a Reynolds Ioniser is some sort of classified military item, and that it would be a very good idea to stop poking around in such things.

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Scott at 16:58, 3 August 2005

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	A bunch of us have a little question for you regarding something we picked up from Pietro Salk's files. I know you can't divulge much about Perplexian technology, but we're curious--what is a Klebold plate? What is it used for? Same question in regards to a Reynolds ionizer, as well.		A bunch of us have a little question for you regarding something we picked up from [[Pietro Salk]]'s [[Salklogs.doc\|files]]. I know you can't divulge much about Perplexian technology, but we're curious--what is a [[Klebold plate]]? What is it used for? Same question in regards to a [[Reynolds ionizer]], as well.

	Like I said, we understand that you can't be specific, but even just a general idea is more than we have now!		Like I said, we understand that you can't be specific, but even just a general idea is more than we have now!
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	Unfortunately, I don't think I can help you. I don't actually know what a Klebold plate or a Reynolds ionizer is - they sound like very specialised pieces of technology, and I haven't heard of them before, so your guess is as good as mine right now. Even if I did know what they did, I still wouldn't be able to help you, what with the technology transfer rules.		Unfortunately, I don't think I can help you. I don't actually know what a [[Klebold plate]] or a [[Reynolds ionizer]] is - they sound like very specialised pieces of technology, and I haven't heard of them before, so your guess is as good as mine right now. Even if I did know what they did, I still wouldn't be able to help you, what with the technology transfer rules.

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	I certainly didn't expect a direct response! Thank you. We figured VERY specialized--these were articles found by police at The Five of Cups--and hoped that you might provide some general information. Certainly a little bit of info as to what a piece of tech does wouldn't be against the transfer rules? We still wouldn't know how these objects worked, or even what they looked like, and we certainly don't have the means to replicate them.		I certainly didn't expect a direct response! Thank you. We figured VERY specialized--these were articles found by police at [[The Five of Cups]] -- and hoped that you might provide some general information. Certainly a little bit of info as to what a piece of tech does wouldn't be against the transfer rules? We still wouldn't know how these objects worked, or even what they looked like, and we certainly don't have the means to replicate them.

	Anyway, thanks again. I'm sure the crew will appreciate the response. Smile		Anyway, thanks again. I'm sure the crew will appreciate the response. Smile
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	Hi Stacy,		Hi Stacy,

	Hope you're keeping well. I haven't been able to find out a Reynolds ioniser does (other than what all ionisers do, of course - ionise stuff) but I managed to dig up something on Klebold plates. Klebold plates are experimental prototype devices, constructed to make highly accurate physical measurements in 3D. I know that's vague and it doesn't say anything about how they work, but it's the most I can tell you.		Hope you're keeping well. I haven't been able to find out a [[Reynolds ioniser]] does (other than what all ionisers do, of course - ionise stuff) but I managed to dig up something on [[Klebold plates]]. Klebold plates are experimental prototype devices, constructed to make highly accurate physical measurements in 3D. I know that's vague and it doesn't say anything about how they work, but it's the most I can tell you.

	I hope this helps!		I hope this helps!
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	A lot of questions! The reason why I can't talk too much about things		A lot of questions! The reason why I can't talk too much about things concerning my work is security, as you guessed. Whoever stole the [[Cube]] must have had inside knowledge about the operations of the [[Academy]] so we've had to tighten everything up dramatically.
	concerning my work is security, as you guessed. Whoever stole the
	Cube must have had inside knowledge about the operations of the
	Academy so we've had to tighten everything up dramatically.

	I'm not sure how I feel about Aiko. Before she joined the Cube		I'm not sure how I feel about [[Aiko]]. Before she joined the [[Cube]] Retrieval Team, I'd heard that she was brilliant, but fairly private and reclusive. Judging for myself, I'd agree with that. For example, she rarely came out to any social events at the Academy, let alone to bars or restaurants with people on the CRT. That's not to say that I didn't like her though; you meet all sorts of people at the Academy and she was perfectly cordial whenever we talked.
	Retrieval Team, I'd heard that she was brilliant, but fairly private
	and reclusive. Judging for myself, I'd agree with that. For example,
	she rarely came out to any social events at the Academy, let alone to
	bars or restaurants with people on the CRT. That's not to say that I
	didn't like her though; you meet all sorts of people at the Academy
	and she was perfectly cordial whenever we talked.

	When I found out that she was a Recon and that she'd been arrested, I		When I found out that she was a [[Recon]] and that she'd been arrested, I was shocked, but not that surprised. It fits in with her work patterns, at least. I'm not that bothered that she's a [[Recon]] - what she believes is her own business, even if I don't agree with it - but she definitely caused problems for herself by not revealing it to the [[Academy]]. Given all of this, it's hardly surprising that she's under suspicion. Personally, I find it difficult to see how she could have physically stolen the [[Cube]] on the night of the ball, but it's hypothetically possible that she could've rendered the Recons some assistance in other ways. This is all private though!
	was shocked, but not that surprised. It fits in with her work
	patterns, at least. I'm not that bothered that she's a Recon - what
	she believes is her own business, even if I don't agree with it - but
	she definitely caused problems for herself by not revealing it to the
	Academy. Given all of this, it's hardly surprising that she's under
	suspicion. Personally, I find it difficult to see how she could have
	physically stolen the Cube on the night of the ball, but it's
	hypothetically possible that she could've rendered the Recons some
	assistance in other ways. This is all private though!

	I'm fine with doing the occasional amateur sleuthing, providing that		I'm fine with doing the occasional amateur sleuthing, providing that I know what I'm getting into, which would make a change!
	I know what I'm getting into, which would make a change!

	Kurt		Kurt
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Scott at 16:38, 3 August 2005

2005-08-03T16:38:12Z

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==Tech Talk==

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Kurt--

A bunch of us have a little question for you regarding something we picked up from Pietro Salk's files. I know you can't divulge much about Perplexian technology, but we're curious--what is a Klebold plate? What is it used for? Same question in regards to a Reynolds ionizer, as well.

Like I said, we understand that you can't be specific, but even just a general idea is more than we have now!

Thank you for any help you can give.

Sincerely,
Stacy
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Hi Stacy,

Unfortunately, I don't think I can help you. I don't actually know what a Klebold plate or a Reynolds ionizer is - they sound like very specialised pieces of technology, and I haven't heard of them before, so your guess is as good as mine right now. Even if I *did* know what they did, I still wouldn't be able to help you, what with the technology transfer rules.

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Kurt-

I certainly didn't expect a direct response! Thank you. We figured VERY specialized--these were articles found by police at The Five of Cups--and hoped that you might provide some general information. Certainly a little bit of info as to what a piece of tech does wouldn't be against the transfer rules? We still wouldn't know how these objects worked, or even what they looked like, and we certainly don't have the means to replicate them.

Anyway, thanks again. I'm sure the crew will appreciate the response. Smile

-Stacy
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Stacy,

I will have a look into what those pieces of tech might do, but I can't promise anything, and if I do find anything then I'll only be able to give you a *very* general answer.

Cheers,

Kurt
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Kurt,

Thank you so much! As I said before, even a *very* general answer will be more information than we have now. If you find anything out, please let us know.

-Stacy
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Hi Stacy,

Hope you're keeping well. I haven't been able to find out a Reynolds ioniser does (other than what all ionisers do, of course - ionise stuff) but I managed to dig up something on Klebold plates. Klebold plates are experimental prototype devices, constructed to make highly accurate physical measurements in 3D. I know that's vague and it doesn't say anything about how they work, but it's the most I can tell you.

I hope this helps!

Kurt
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==Aiko==

Mosestrotsky wrote and asked about Aiko and security concerns.

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Hi,

A lot of questions! The reason why I can't talk too much about things
concerning my work is security, as you guessed. Whoever stole the
Cube must have had inside knowledge about the operations of the
Academy so we've had to tighten everything up dramatically.

I'm not sure how I feel about Aiko. Before she joined the Cube
Retrieval Team, I'd heard that she was brilliant, but fairly private
and reclusive. Judging for myself, I'd agree with that. For example,
she rarely came out to any social events at the Academy, let alone to
bars or restaurants with people on the CRT. That's not to say that I
didn't like her though; you meet all sorts of people at the Academy
and she was perfectly cordial whenever we talked.

When I found out that she was a Recon and that she'd been arrested, I
was shocked, but not that surprised. It fits in with her work
patterns, at least. I'm not that bothered that she's a Recon - what
she believes is her own business, even if I don't agree with it - but
she definitely caused problems for herself by not revealing it to the
Academy. Given all of this, it's hardly surprising that she's under
suspicion. Personally, I find it difficult to see how she could have
physically stolen the Cube on the night of the ball, but it's
hypothetically possible that she could've rendered the Recons some
assistance in other ways. This is all private though!

I'm fine with doing the occasional amateur sleuthing, providing that
I know what I'm getting into, which would make a change!

Kurt
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