Some Sorta Job Posting

[wheresmydamntea]

I'm not used to this journal thing. I've written in a book journal now and again, but typing things out, well, I'm just too %#$^ busy, y'know? Sorry 'bout that, if you're interested in the mind of some old has-been. Well, that's why I'm writin' this now. I'm tired of being a once-was. I've spent enough time sitting on my lazy ass, flying the Highwind around uselessly. If I'm going to get home, I'm going to need to work for it. That Valentines whatever reminded me of what I really missed. I need'a see Shera. I need'a be back in Rocket Town, at least for a little while.

So I'm going to do what I should'a done long ago. I'm going to see this whole world from above, with my own ship. Falcon, seeing it with yours was eye opening. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. The world didn't match any of my maps, and I have a feeling it will be different again when I go up next. In fact, I look forward to it. Seeing everything below me, out of something I put my heart into, that'll make it real. That'll be the truth.

But even the best engineer can't make a rocket alone. I'll need some help. My crew can do a lot of the heavy lifting, but there's more to a rocket than just putting it together. Supplies, extra hands, power, design help. Any of you that can help with it, would be appreciated. I know mechanics, but if we can get some magic, some'a the crazy stuff I've seen from the future around here too, I think we might build a rocket worth building.

So what kind of experience do any of you have with big power sources? What're the chances anyone here knows of a good source of working metal? Any of you ever built some thirty-some story structure of any kind?

Comments

[golonghorns]

I've done a little repair work on a hydroelectric dam, if that counts. Not sure I'd be much help on a space ship, though.

[wheresmydamntea]

That's strange work for a carpenter. Was it generator work?

[golonghorns]

I've got experience in wiring up houses and I.... wound up living at a hydroelectric dam for a while and did my best to make myself useful by workin' with the engineers there.

[He didn't want to go into too many details, so figured that was a good enough explanation.]

[wheresmydamntea]

Well #$^#, Joel. Definitely could help, there will be plenty of wiring through this thing. Consider yourself hired.

[golonghorns]

Alright. Sounds like a good time.

You got any schematics or blueprints I can look over in my spare time?

[planking]

I dunno much in the way of space ships, but I'm pretty good at heavy lifting. I built a barn once.

[wheresmydamntea]

There's a lot of heavy lifting involved. I've got a crew that fumbles by it, having extra hands makes it go all the faster.

[raced_god]

Let me know if you need any help or specialty parts. I can call in some favors.

[wheresmydamntea]

An extra set of eyes on the plans wouldn't be a bad thing, considering I've never used some of the tech I'm thinking of putting in. As for parts, I don't know about that gel stuff you used, but I may turn to you for some help with some older power sources.

Thanks, Falcon.

[raced_god]

Not a problem. You know where to find me.

text.

[nagyka]

I'm afraid my experience is limited to piloting.
I do have some understanding of how the Ragnarok worked, but I cannot say if I could work out the delicate mechanics of it.

Re: text.

[wheresmydamntea]

A backup pilot is never a bad idea, don't count yourself out.

[nagyka]

I am flattered.
Are you planning on taking a nap?

[wheresmydamntea]

You never know, space can get mighty boring. I was more thinking if I'm needed in the engines, though.

[nagyka]

It's fascinating, but I do not disagree.
The vast... sameness, really.
Though I do think a pilot should rest and keep their mind sharp.
Anyway, I can help with minimal repairs. Assuming your ship is anything at all like the Ragnarok. I learned a bit about maintenance in Esthar.
Or, perhaps, I could help you improve it in some way.

[wheresmydamntea]

If you've got any experience, you're welcome on the design team. Different people from different worlds, there's bound to be something you know different. Thanks for the offer.

[nagyka]

I would be happy to join and aid them. Thank you for the offer to join.

[grimeofancientmariner]

Don't know much about the future. Never built anything thirty stories either, but I've kept a few intact before. Might have something to help with that power, too.

Where're you going that'll show you the whole world?

[wheresmydamntea]

Going to orbit. As far up as we can get, while still bein' able to come back down. What've you kept together before, just some tall buildings?

[grimeofancientmariner]

Huh. That'll be, ah, new. Things've really gotten nuts.

And yeah, something like a hundred stories, around 5000 psi. Dunno what it's like high up, but I'll keep it in one piece. Same principles.

[wheresmydamntea]

5000psi? Hell, man. Space is pretty much the opposite of that. I've worked on a few submarines, though. A lot of the basics are the same between the two. Pressurization or depressurization, similar systems.

[grimeofancientmariner]

Systems are near enough, good chance I can make do. Could do some work outside the ship while it's running too, if space allows. Not real sure how things run up there, but this seems like a pretty killer way to find out.

[will_be_god]

Machinery is a focus of mine. I wish to aid in this construction.

[wheresmydamntea]

Consider yourself on the team. Most of my best mechanics were left back home, having more on the team will be a boon. Get the bird flying faster.

[will_be_god]

I request to study the mechanics in advance, if only on paper.

[wheresmydamntea]

It's still in the design stages, but you're more than welcome to take a look at our work as we go.

[will_be_god]

Very well. Where might they be found? Alternately you may send them to this account.

[operatingbuddy]

Perhaps I could be of assistance. I am capable of mechanical fabrication, design, and construction.

[wheresmydamntea]

All that S(^#$ is good, and I'll definitely take the help, but you're a robot, right?

[operatingbuddy]

Affirmative. Query: Is that a problem?

[wheresmydamntea]

Only robots I've known were trying to kill me. That was a long time ago, though. I know some'a you are different, especially around here.

Sounds like you've got just the skill set I'm lookin' for. Welcome aboard.

[operatingbuddy]

I assure you that despite your past experiences, my intentions are benign.

Thank you. Please let me know when you require my services.