Cave-In

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(OOC NOTE: Trying out a new mechanic for this quest! In addition to suggestions, you can select any of the text in the current update or previous updates and request more information on it! To do so on most computers, simply highlight the text, and a small "reply" button should appear beneath it. It should end up looking like the post below. Without the response, of course.)

You are a BAREBONES.

You live in Draw, a city on the outskirts of Monte.

This is your first job. You selected it because your kind has a natural affinity for mining jobs. It's what you were built for, after all. The pay is good, and the job offers upkeep benefits for any construct employees, which is what attracted you in the first place. Your creator also said it would be a good transition into the world, since it had a variety of both barebones and other creatures to interact with. You've been told your social skills are less than adequate. This is typical for a barebones your age, but other species tend to be alienated by it. It's something you're working on.

You arrive at the Draw Crystal Corporation. The building is old and rundown, with a faded billboard that reads "Draw-ing the best high-quality crystals from the soil since 288!" It's a play on words you've seen in 126 other adverts in this town, not counting repeat ads in the newspaper. Statistically speaking, it's a tired joke to say the least.

Which FRAME are you? (Click links for images)

Biped Frame- The original design for the Barebones, and the kind most still use as a starting point. Consists of a standard body shape with a lightweight and skeletal design. The rectangular head features a lens with a small light for illuminating dark areas. The unit stands at roughly 6 feet tall.

Lifter Frame- A heavy quadruped frame with a flat back for carrying large objects. Consists of a rectangular body with four large legs, each with a set of gripper claws for traction and stability. The platform on the back is mounted on a gyroscopic joint, which can tilt to avoid disturbing sensitive cargo, and there are numerous open loops present for securing the cargo with straps. The front of the torso has a rotating lens and a pair of floodlights. The unit stands at roughly 4 feet tall.

Sheala Frame- A pod-shaped frame designed for deep sea exploration. The turbines on either side can unfold into a pair of legs for land travel. Consists of a teardrop-shaped body with two large legs, each with a set of turbines built in. They have a small set of folding arms for manipulating objects, as well as a large lens and a pair of floodlights protected by a thick plexiglass dome. The unit stands at roughly 4 feet tall.

Crawler Frame- A small insectoid frame designed for scouting and charting new areas. Consists of a spherical shell that divides into eight sections. The tip of each section serves as a claw to dig into surfaces, allowing them to crawl along most walls or ceilings. They can retreat into their shell at any time for protection or for rolling along surfaces. The sphere is 6 inches in diameter and has a telescopic lens with a small light built in. The unit stands at roughly 1 foot tall when unfolded.

Nymph Frame- A miniature version of the Biped frame designed for long-distance flight. Its short legs aren't suited for walking more than small distances at a time, but they can fold into the chest area for more streamlined flight. The unit stands at roughly 18 inches tall.

Scorpion Frame- A large, six-legged frame with a retractable jackhammer tail for demolition and excavation. The attachment on the tail can be easily removed and replaced for different purposes, making this frame excellent for more specialized applications. The outer shell curves up and around the tail while retracted to provide protection and stability. The unit stands at roughly 3 feet tall.