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This affects David 8.
This affects David 8.
So sometime last week the original draft script for Prometheus, titled Alien: Engineers was leaked on the Internet. I could say a lot about how much less inherently stupid it was, or about how the characterisations in it weren't actually very three-dimensional, but all I really want to show you is this, which sums up everything:
David also smashes through doors and throws people bodily into walls. Which I still think he's fully capable of doing, just for the record.
David also smashes through doors and throws people bodily into walls. Which I still think he's fully capable of doing, just for the record.
To be added to whenever I find relevant things.
Prometheus Viral Videos
- Peter Weyland's TED talk, 2023.
- Happy Birthday, David.
- Quiet Eye.
- Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
- Mission transmission.
Official sites
Weyland Industries
-- David 8
-- corporate timeline
-- press releases (pre-order information for David 8 model, December 2072)
Essays and Info
- David's language lessons: Schleicher's Fable.
- Excerpts from the Japanese novelisation, including scenes that didn't end up in the final movie
- The Linguistics of Prometheus - What David Says to the Engineer
- in which David and WALL-E are basically the same
- David's 'fascination' with Elizabeth Shaw
- 5 ways to improve Prometheus
- wiki entry for Lawrence of Arabia (film)
Fanworks
- literally the only fanart you'll ever need
- mini comic
- How Prometheus Should Have Ended (YouTube)
- let us go then, you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky (fanfiction)
- Sun's Anvil (fanfiction)
Prometheus Viral Videos
- Peter Weyland's TED talk, 2023.
- Happy Birthday, David.
- Quiet Eye.
- Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
- Mission transmission.
Official sites
Weyland Industries
-- David 8
-- corporate timeline
-- press releases (pre-order information for David 8 model, December 2072)
Essays and Info
- David's language lessons: Schleicher's Fable.
- Excerpts from the Japanese novelisation, including scenes that didn't end up in the final movie
- The Linguistics of Prometheus - What David Says to the Engineer
- in which David and WALL-E are basically the same
- David's 'fascination' with Elizabeth Shaw
- 5 ways to improve Prometheus
- wiki entry for Lawrence of Arabia (film)
Fanworks
- literally the only fanart you'll ever need
- mini comic
- How Prometheus Should Have Ended (YouTube)
- let us go then, you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky (fanfiction)
- Sun's Anvil (fanfiction)
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Ten minutes of Prometheus deleted scenes.
Or, an exercise in Holloway being an even more monumental douchebag.
Or, an exercise in Holloway being an even more monumental douchebag.
This post is for any continuations, or new threads if you want them, for the ones I played during fourth wall. Those are David 8, Good End Sabra!Erik Lehnsherr, Good End Sabra!Nia, post-CFUD!Yorick Brown, and Noric Pellaeon.
Yes I know I have another continuations post but it's not on the network :T
Yes I know I have another continuations post but it's not on the network :T
A note on David's appearance.
He spent the first couple of weeks in camp wearing a space suit (without the backlight switched on). He's now gained more normal clothing and is wearing that instead. T-shirt, pants, a jacket during the blizzard - all in various greys. And flip-flops. Because that's how they roll in space.
His hair will also be starting to noticeably grow out of its dyed colour soon (his natural hair is darker). This is worth mentioning because he is a robot.
He spent the first couple of weeks in camp wearing a space suit (without the backlight switched on). He's now gained more normal clothing and is wearing that instead. T-shirt, pants, a jacket during the blizzard - all in various greys. And flip-flops. Because that's how they roll in space.
His hair will also be starting to noticeably grow out of its dyed colour soon (his natural hair is darker). This is worth mentioning because he is a robot.
Age: Most likely 4-5 years old, appearance of being mid-thirties
Height: 1.87 metres
Weight: 86 kg
Medical Info: Is a robot. For all the tech specs you could ever want regarding that, see here. The basic gist of it is he LOOKS exactly like a human, his skin feels like it, and it's pretty much just his internal workings that are obviously not human. He has a cadmium alloy endoskeleton, wires, circuits, tubes, and other stuff working inside him. This will become obvious as soon as his skin is penetrated. He does need to replenish his 'high-turbidity hydraulic fluid' every second month which MAY OR MAY NOT come in the form of some kind of ingested food, I will look into that further. Most minor complications he's capable of repairing himself, barring massive damage and systems failure.
Eyes: blue
Hair: (dyed) blond
Physical traits: Tall, fairly slender, and Michael Fassbender. There are no physical imperfections or scars, because he's an engineered thing. He does not breathe. His movements are all very deliberate and precise, you will never really see him making 'accidental' movements, and the lack of these are what makes him slightly unsettling to watch over long periods. He will have a tendency to stay in the background if he's around large groups of people, following more servile programming.
What's Okay To Mention Around Him/Her: Anything. Reactions not guaranteed.
Abilities: Okay. David is the most advanced android of his time and has the capacity to do LOTS of things better than humans. He has 8 times the 'mind' capacity of humans, perfect memory, learns new things immediately upon being shown and so on and so forth. He can read and speak every current language on Earth and about 200 dead ones. He can withstand 1,000 lbs of pressure, and lift 700. He has SPORTS MODES and can do basketball, cycling, golf and probably other sports. OBVIOUSLY, David is far smarter than any human normally encountered and he knows it. His out-of-the-box programming includes "valuable skills in manufacturing, finance, earth sciences and medicine" and many other things he would have learned since then. Basically, he's a robot, and if it's within his limits to do he will probably be great at it. Unless it's feelings.
Notes for the Psychics/Magically or Spiritually sensitive: ROBOT. No mind reading/spiritual pings.
Can I shapeshift/bodyswap/spit at/step on/etc?: Sure, but talk to me if bodyswapping is a thing you want.
Hugging/kissing/other non-violent physical contact: Certainly.
Maim/Murder/Death: Also fine, just talk to me first.
Cooking: He is excellent at it.
Other: All this said! David IS a programmed machine and follows the protocols he's had built in to him. It may not always be evident but it does form the basis of his reactions, actions and goals. Coming from the end of the film this is in a bit of a hazy area, because spoilers happened. But he is a machine and therefore follows his programming. He just also has the capacity to learn beyond these set guidelines.
Height: 1.87 metres
Weight: 86 kg
Medical Info: Is a robot. For all the tech specs you could ever want regarding that, see here. The basic gist of it is he LOOKS exactly like a human, his skin feels like it, and it's pretty much just his internal workings that are obviously not human. He has a cadmium alloy endoskeleton, wires, circuits, tubes, and other stuff working inside him. This will become obvious as soon as his skin is penetrated. He does need to replenish his 'high-turbidity hydraulic fluid' every second month which MAY OR MAY NOT come in the form of some kind of ingested food, I will look into that further. Most minor complications he's capable of repairing himself, barring massive damage and systems failure.
Eyes: blue
Hair: (dyed) blond
Physical traits: Tall, fairly slender, and Michael Fassbender. There are no physical imperfections or scars, because he's an engineered thing. He does not breathe. His movements are all very deliberate and precise, you will never really see him making 'accidental' movements, and the lack of these are what makes him slightly unsettling to watch over long periods. He will have a tendency to stay in the background if he's around large groups of people, following more servile programming.
What's Okay To Mention Around Him/Her: Anything. Reactions not guaranteed.
Abilities: Okay. David is the most advanced android of his time and has the capacity to do LOTS of things better than humans. He has 8 times the 'mind' capacity of humans, perfect memory, learns new things immediately upon being shown and so on and so forth. He can read and speak every current language on Earth and about 200 dead ones. He can withstand 1,000 lbs of pressure, and lift 700. He has SPORTS MODES and can do basketball, cycling, golf and probably other sports. OBVIOUSLY, David is far smarter than any human normally encountered and he knows it. His out-of-the-box programming includes "valuable skills in manufacturing, finance, earth sciences and medicine" and many other things he would have learned since then. Basically, he's a robot, and if it's within his limits to do he will probably be great at it. Unless it's feelings.
Notes for the Psychics/Magically or Spiritually sensitive: ROBOT. No mind reading/spiritual pings.
Can I shapeshift/bodyswap/spit at/step on/etc?: Sure, but talk to me if bodyswapping is a thing you want.
Hugging/kissing/other non-violent physical contact: Certainly.
Maim/Murder/Death: Also fine, just talk to me first.
Cooking: He is excellent at it.
Other: All this said! David IS a programmed machine and follows the protocols he's had built in to him. It may not always be evident but it does form the basis of his reactions, actions and goals. Coming from the end of the film this is in a bit of a hazy area, because spoilers happened. But he is a machine and therefore follows his programming. He just also has the capacity to learn beyond these set guidelines.
Character: David 8
Series: Prometheus
Character Age: looks like someone in his mid-thirties
Job: Systems Complaints and Troubleshooting Liaison
Canon: In the year 2093, humanity has come a long way. Mastering levels of technology never seen before, there are still some things in the universe that remain a mystery, such as, where do we come from? Doctor Elizabeth Shaw intends to find out. Leading a team of scientists, experts and other crew across space in the ship Prometheus to planetary coordinates found in ancient paintings, what Shaw and the others find may be more than they ever wanted to know. Of the 17 crew, 16 are human … and one is not.
David 8 is an android that serves aboard the Prometheus, performing a wide range of duties. Modelled to mimic human appearance and behaviour as closely as possible, David is polite and obedient nearly to a fault, even in the face of derogatory behaviour from the human crew. There is however a sense of something slightly off about him... a misplaced sentiment here, a casual dream-stalking there. You’d be hard-pressed to catch David ever being overtly defiant or rude to people, though occasionally his comments veer into the passive-aggressive and worrying. It’s clear that David has some agenda, and his own behaviours (one might go so far as to say his own 'feelings'). But you can rest mostly assured that David will fulfil his duties without any negative emotions, like disappointment – the lack of which he thinks is wonderful, actually.
Sample Post:
Hello, users of the C.F.U.D. systems network. My name is David, and I have been employed by the director of your facility to help maintain system integrity and satisfaction for her valued guests. Though I have been only recently brought on board as the systems complaints and troubleshooting liaison, I can assure you with confidence that I have thoroughly acquainted myself with its systems and userbase. It would seem that the last person who held this position had to leave in rather a hurry. I can understand his sudden departure, as having reviewed the systems it would be enough to blow anyone’s mind. Though I do intend not to take that as literally as he did.
As I understand it, there have been a number of complaints in the past few days relating to abnormal occurrences amongst the population. I must remind everyone that any episodes of sickness, be they fever, coughing, soreness or severe psychotic breaks are not events that we here in systems maintenance have any control over. Many of you may be overly stressed by the environment. You should take some time to enjoy a hobby other than attempting to kill your fellows; I personally find basketball to be quite relaxing. If you continue to experience these symptoms then I would suggest forwarding your complaints to the hospital staff, as they will be more receptive.
I am also aware that many of you have an axe to grind regarding the reanimated dead in the encampment. Again, I must stress that this is not the responsibility of the technical systems staff, and there is a separate complaints box for issues involving the undead. This is held by a different volunteer undead each day, in order to foster better relations between the local and guest inhabitants. I think you will find that each volunteer is happy to accept any feedback you might give them, and will enjoy the opportunity to pick your brain for thoughts on how to improve their service.
A common question we have received is how to improve the output of the facility-provided laptops. Many have experienced system errors such as redirected webpages, pop-up music videos, and the occasional spontaneous combustion. If your computer begins to behave in a way that does not suit you, please maintain your calm. It does not help to scream at and abuse the computer; it is a machine, and as we all know machines this old can't hear you. Although consider for a moment what it would mean if it could, especially given these computers have almost a compulsion for expelling your darkest secrets across the network. It doesn't seem like such a good plan anymore, does it? So please have some patience until we can find a solution to your computer's problems. I am certain you have tried most vigorously to fix it yourselves, so it may take a more knowledgeable hand to repair.
Although, if I might make an obscure suggestion ... you could try turning it off and on at the switch.
In order to best develop a comprehensive checklist of common system errors and complaints, I have taken the liberty of installing a test subject in one of the underground labs with a standard C.F.U.D. issue laptop and list of most-used functions. He will remain in testing until he has thoroughly experienced every accidentally unscreened comment, uncomfortable anonymous confession, and the archaic but still prevalent 'blue screen of death' fault. It may be ... unpleasant, at times, but you need not fear for his comfort or your own. I have it on good authority that in that lab space, no one will hear him scream.
Not that I encourage any such outcome, of course.
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Series: Prometheus
Character Age: looks like someone in his mid-thirties
Job: Systems Complaints and Troubleshooting Liaison
Canon: In the year 2093, humanity has come a long way. Mastering levels of technology never seen before, there are still some things in the universe that remain a mystery, such as, where do we come from? Doctor Elizabeth Shaw intends to find out. Leading a team of scientists, experts and other crew across space in the ship Prometheus to planetary coordinates found in ancient paintings, what Shaw and the others find may be more than they ever wanted to know. Of the 17 crew, 16 are human … and one is not.
David 8 is an android that serves aboard the Prometheus, performing a wide range of duties. Modelled to mimic human appearance and behaviour as closely as possible, David is polite and obedient nearly to a fault, even in the face of derogatory behaviour from the human crew. There is however a sense of something slightly off about him... a misplaced sentiment here, a casual dream-stalking there. You’d be hard-pressed to catch David ever being overtly defiant or rude to people, though occasionally his comments veer into the passive-aggressive and worrying. It’s clear that David has some agenda, and his own behaviours (one might go so far as to say his own 'feelings'). But you can rest mostly assured that David will fulfil his duties without any negative emotions, like disappointment – the lack of which he thinks is wonderful, actually.
Sample Post:
Hello, users of the C.F.U.D. systems network. My name is David, and I have been employed by the director of your facility to help maintain system integrity and satisfaction for her valued guests. Though I have been only recently brought on board as the systems complaints and troubleshooting liaison, I can assure you with confidence that I have thoroughly acquainted myself with its systems and userbase. It would seem that the last person who held this position had to leave in rather a hurry. I can understand his sudden departure, as having reviewed the systems it would be enough to blow anyone’s mind. Though I do intend not to take that as literally as he did.
As I understand it, there have been a number of complaints in the past few days relating to abnormal occurrences amongst the population. I must remind everyone that any episodes of sickness, be they fever, coughing, soreness or severe psychotic breaks are not events that we here in systems maintenance have any control over. Many of you may be overly stressed by the environment. You should take some time to enjoy a hobby other than attempting to kill your fellows; I personally find basketball to be quite relaxing. If you continue to experience these symptoms then I would suggest forwarding your complaints to the hospital staff, as they will be more receptive.
I am also aware that many of you have an axe to grind regarding the reanimated dead in the encampment. Again, I must stress that this is not the responsibility of the technical systems staff, and there is a separate complaints box for issues involving the undead. This is held by a different volunteer undead each day, in order to foster better relations between the local and guest inhabitants. I think you will find that each volunteer is happy to accept any feedback you might give them, and will enjoy the opportunity to pick your brain for thoughts on how to improve their service.
A common question we have received is how to improve the output of the facility-provided laptops. Many have experienced system errors such as redirected webpages, pop-up music videos, and the occasional spontaneous combustion. If your computer begins to behave in a way that does not suit you, please maintain your calm. It does not help to scream at and abuse the computer; it is a machine, and as we all know machines this old can't hear you. Although consider for a moment what it would mean if it could, especially given these computers have almost a compulsion for expelling your darkest secrets across the network. It doesn't seem like such a good plan anymore, does it? So please have some patience until we can find a solution to your computer's problems. I am certain you have tried most vigorously to fix it yourselves, so it may take a more knowledgeable hand to repair.
Although, if I might make an obscure suggestion ... you could try turning it off and on at the switch.
In order to best develop a comprehensive checklist of common system errors and complaints, I have taken the liberty of installing a test subject in one of the underground labs with a standard C.F.U.D. issue laptop and list of most-used functions. He will remain in testing until he has thoroughly experienced every accidentally unscreened comment, uncomfortable anonymous confession, and the archaic but still prevalent 'blue screen of death' fault. It may be ... unpleasant, at times, but you need not fear for his comfort or your own. I have it on good authority that in that lab space, no one will hear him scream.
Not that I encourage any such outcome, of course.
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