Video [Transmission Originating from: Megatronus's Sector]

[redshirtrobot]

So, uhm. I suppose I should start by saying hello to everyone that just got here? Also I'm sorry the Lambda dumped you here, we... really aren't sure why it does that. Anyway...

[Fracas dips his head a little bit and taps his claws together. Now to the hard part (for him, anyway).]

Ever since that whole thing where everyone got turned into the wrong species I'm really sorry if I freaked out at any of you by the way, I've been thinking. We've been building a lot of buildings, which is good and all, especially for food storage and a place for people to live that isn't as big as the rooms in the temples, but... why not build roads?

It would make it a lot easier for humans and humanoids to get around, especially if we find transport for them, like... scooters and bicycles and stuff. They wouldn't have to ask someone for a ride unless they wanted to and they wouldn't have to walk everywhere, maybe; this place is pretty big when you're less than six feet tall. And it would be a lot easier on the tires of everyone that has them to drive on something paved. I don't know about the rest of you, but I wasn't exactly formatted for off-roading.

I-I mean, it would take a lot of work, but I think it'd help most of us. Anyway I thought it was just something to consider.

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[invisiblepinkboat]

[She eyes Fracas quietly for a few moments, and then shrugs. The idea's sound, after all.]

If we've got enough who knows how to build roads, that would be a good idea. I can admit a few sheet-metal roads would make things easier... [She taps a finger against a cheek thoughtfully.]

I talked with Optimus a while ago as well, about possible tunnels underneath the Junk Pile, going straight towards each quadrant for easier crossing it.

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[redshirtrobot]

Optimus... as in Prime? [Fracas straightens a little, tapping his claws together more. If he'd known this might get the attention of a Prime he might have avoided this.]

That would definitely be easier, if we can find the bottom of the Junk Pile, anyway. And it would be insulated if there was any geothermal activity or meteor bombardment. But it would depend on someone being able to build structurally sound tunnels, just like the roads.

Either way we... really need some easier way to get around the Haven. For everyone.

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[invisiblepinkboat]

Yes?

[Shh, Fracas, it's okay. It was a completely unrelated discussion several weeks ago!]

Unfortunately, that's the problem, yes. Finding the bottom shouldn't be hard, as any tunnels would need to be started at the edges where we can see the ground anyway, but enough people with the skill and knowledge needed...

[She shrugs. She certainly isn't well-versed - at all - in construction or engineering.] And creating the supplies we need, even if we have the raw materials, but I agree. We do need some simpler way... And less wear and tear.

[That makes her grin a bit. It was a long time ago she had wheels - even just one - so now that she does have it, she's noticed the abuse it takes.]

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[redshirtrobot]

Sorry, we... I... mechs like me don't have a very good track record when it comes to Primes.

[The record is mostly 'horrible maiming and death'.]

Maybe we can find how-to books of some kind? At least enough to get something started. Alpha Trion might have something that could help. O-or Solus. Just enough to point us in the right direction.

[He knows there's a lot of engineers around here, so hopefully that part wouldn't be too difficult.]

And who knows, it might keep some of us out of trouble for a while?

[He tilts his head in a smile. Things have been crazy enough without attacking each other.]

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[place_in_the_sun]

Y-you shouldn't feel like you need to go out of your way for us.

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[redshirtrobot]

Well it's... just the right thing to do. And it'll help all of us in the end.

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[place_in_the_sun]

I-I suppose you're right. It just seems, well, I don't want to be a burden on anyone. Is there anything I can do to help?

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[toguidethem]

I think that's a great idea!

We just need a few construction workers and a lot of material.

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[redshirtrobot]

Oh, thanks!

A lot of material, yeah. Hopefully we can get it and enough of a crew together to get something started.

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[toguidethem]

I don't think it'll be hard finding people to help but...

Material might be harder. What will the roads be made out of?

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[neverputincharge]

That's...actually a good idea. Would make stuff a lot easier.

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[redshirtrobot]

I know, right? It would make things a whole lot easier for a lot of people. Just sort of... came to me.

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[neverputincharge]

Honestly, amazing it aint come up sooner. Would help with buildin' stuff too.

Have to find material for it, and figure out the design for it...

[deadlydoctor]

Socializing with the enemy, uhm? [Just teasing you a bit, Fracas.]

[redshirtrobot]

Knock Out, sir! [He dips his head, blushing behind his mask. Like he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.] N-bit exactly. Unless you mean Bulkhead, we... kind of get along? I was just thinking, you know?

[deadlydoctor]

Relax, will ya? I'm just pulling your wheel.

Road woudl be great. Good idea.

[treacherous_widow]

Not a bad idea. We just need to build the transport for the apes to use and hope no one decides to make them road pizzas.

[redshirtrobot]

Someone might try anyway. Or it might happen accidentally. There's... a lot of speed nuts around here, I realize.

[Knock Out.]

[treacherous_widow]

[At least they're thinking of the same bot.]

I've noticed. Not that it's a bad thing, they have their uses. I just don't want to be one of the bots stuck on transport repair.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I think this is a great idea. [OBVIOUSLY] If there's any way I can help, let me know.

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[redshirtrobot]

[YAY PEOPLE LIKE HIS IDEA 8D] Really? Thanks, I will! I'm mostly just gauging interest, right now. It's going to take a lot of work.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Jetfire's been working on a few things himself. Maybe you could team up?

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[notyourblueangel]

Maybe you should get a flying mod. Or hover engines or something.

[He can't really understand why people would CHOOSE to stay groundbound...]

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[redshirtrobot]

I wouldn't know what to do with wings if I had them. The reformat would probably be easy enough, admittedly...

[What can he say, he enjoys driving.]

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[notyourblueangel]

You'd learn. Reformats come with the protocols you'd need. A proper reformat, anyway – I'm sure there are some hackjobs out there that'd make you get the protocols separately. And then it'd just be practice. Ideally with someone who's already well-familiar with the format.

[Is that an offer? Yep. He'll teach the sheer joy of the open skies to anyone who'll let him.]