[MAZE TRIALS] Sponsored Test Subjects

[skinstealer]

SPECIMEN NAME: Epoch
sponsored by AceOfNothing
 

TYPE: Carousel Horse
PRONOUNS: He/They
OVERSEERS: Dr. Chess (writing), [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED]
MODIFICATIONS: [REDACTED] introduced upon spawn. The makeup of Epoch’s fluid has been changed as a result (fluid anomaly), with it taking on growth enhancing qualities when exposed to plants.
TESTING NOTES: Due to our inability to [REDACTED], we must seek out alternative means of producing plants for trials involving biome testing. Epoch will be used as a host for [REDACTED], a parasitic flower that will enable his fluid to be used for plant growth formulas, and his trials will involve conditioning him and other TCPs to produce plants for our other experiments.

As of yet, Epoch has not met any other TCPs. Keep introduction selective to those who will encourage his testing goals.
 

TRIAL CHAMBERS

 
[SPAWN]
Epoch spawned and was immediately [REDACTED] for parasitic plant introduction. Upon waking, he wandered around sedated for some time, and seemed dazed upon jumpsuit formation and skill acquisition.

When presented with his standardized room, Epoch immediately went to nap in bed. Upon awakening, he was debriefed and given the gardening skill as a welcoming gift.

Rewards:
-Standardized Rewards [Predetermined]
-Gardening Knowledge Skill [Predetermined]
Questions:
-What is this thing in my eye?
-Why doesn’t it come out?

[TRIAL 1]
Trial chamber contained a small patch of dirt, some TCP-produced seed packets, and a watering can. With his skill in mind, Epoch set out to begin the garden. His technique is sloppy, and much of the water provided was wasted. He was given two impressions all the same, one for planting the seeds and one for watering them.

Epoch attempted to rip out the flower growing from his eye, only to injure himself in the process. He did not try again.

Rewards:
-Garden Trowel [Predetermined]
-Watering Can [Predetermined]
Questions:
-When can the plant come out?
-What’s the point of this?

[TRIAL 2]
Epoch was presented with another garden, this one with seeds of fruits and vegetables. A skill note containing knowledge of how to tend to produce was provided as well, framed as instructions for the task. Epoch successfully planted the seeds in question, his technique faring better this time.

Rewards:
-Dirt Patch [installed in room after next trial] [Predetermined]
Questions:
-Will I be able to eat these plants?

[TRIAL 3]
Epoch was kept in his room for a week, entertained with occasional descriptions of different plants and produce over the intercom. Upon his door opening to the next trial, Epoch was presented with the same garden chamber he started with, along with a knife.

He was instructed on how to [REDACTED], and told that it would help fertilize the garden, and get him more impressions.

Epoch fertilized the garden, causing mass plant growth, and earned an impression.

Rewards:
-Bandages [Predetermined]
Questions:
-Is there a way to make it hurt less?

[TRIAL 4]
Epoch was allowed sleep for another week before presented with the produce room.

Epoch resisted fertilizing the garden for three hours before relenting upon realizing that he would not be allowed back to rest otherwise.

The produce flourished.

Rewards:
-Painkillers
Questions:
-Is it really worth it?