Scientist (no ontology)
From Mazeworld
A Scientist is, as the name implies, a member of the Maze Personnel working in the scientific field.
As members of the Science Teams in the Mazes, responsible for the scientific prowess and technology level of the realm, scientists in Mazeworld are required to be knowledgeable in many subjects, from mechanics, physics, biology, cybernetics, mineralogy, chemistry, robotics, bionics, and more. A Science Team is a group of scientists working in the same field. There are many such teams with subsets:
- ST of Biology - Study and research on lifeforms living in the Mazes, with special interest on creatures of magical or demonic nature.
- ST of Physics and Chemistry - Study, research and development in the many fields of physics and chemistry, with particular interest on mastering and using them in both conventional and supernatural situations.
- ST of Biotechnology and Genetics - A subset of Biology studies, this team is devoted to study, research and development in the fields of genetics and biological technology, with particular interest in modification and enhancement of lifeforms. They are the second recipients of the contestant's new body before their entry in MazeWorld (the first being the Administrator).
- ST of Theoretical Physics - An advanced field which makes uses of mathematics, abstract physics to predict and rationalize phenomena. Members of this science team are particularly interested in the study of magical and supernatural beings, and their abilities.
- ST of Quantum Physics - An advanced field devoted to the study of subatomic particles and waves, and more broadly on research and development related to matter-energy relations.
- ST of Biological Engineering (Bionics) - A very specialized field, in which only one scientist in the whole Mazes has succeeded. This domain aims at developing and producing bionics under the form of body modifications.
Additionally, there exists a Medical Science Team, a team devoted in the science of healing and practice of health care. Their members are not referred to as scientists as with the other teams; instead they are called medics and nurses and are considered to work in their own field: medicine. They work in hospital rooms and resting areas.
Scientists are notable for also serving the role of teachers in the many classrooms of the Mazes, alongside their youkai colleagues, the Hakutaku. Since they are the closest thing Mazeworld has to an educational body, they have to be able to teach about a variety of subjects, on top of the scientific field they work in and Science Team they are part of. Such people teach the unseen children and the Students throughout their progress.
They may also provide help to the contestant, making use of their scientific skills - regardless of which Science Team they are part of - to identify unknown gems and meds in exchange of a small fee.
Working as a scientist is Mazeworld is an achievement in itself. Because they are among the brightest minds of the realm, they are paid on a day-to-day basis in exchange of their work. A scientist gains in average 200 P$/day.
Specifications
AC | Perk | HEAD group | BODY group | LIMBS group | EXTR. group | Weak points | ||||||
Human | None | 1 head | Upper body, Lower body | 2 arms, 2 legs | 2 hands, 2 feet, teeth | 2 eyes(F), genitals |
Skeleton type | CBT? | CUW? | LAW? | ||||
Human | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Other data
- Is peaceful.
- Usually don't use weapons, but can if the need arises.
- Can talk.
- Can provide an identification service: See below.
Equipment
- Clothing and armor:
- Headgear: None
- Top: Shirt with tie
- Body armor: Lab coat
- Arms addon: None
- Bottom: Pants with belt (males, X-males), or Formal skirt (females, X-females)
- Legs addon: None
- Footwear: Regular shoes
- Load-bearing gear: 1x Utility rig
Identification service
Scientists, by virtue of their occupation and mindset, are generally pacific beings in the Mazes, who will not threaten the Contestant and provide, if needed and if possible, their help, in whatever way they can. They generally do not carry any weapons.
The contestant can pay any scientist to perform a service; they can identify unknown gems, mushrooms and meds. This is evidently not their main source of income, but this service allows them to pocket extra money in exchange of potentially useful information for the contestant. Scientists require an identification fee of 50 P$ per item.
As an ally, a scientist can provide for the contestant automatic identification of all items requiring it, and so for free.
Notable scientists
- Karin, former member of ST of Theoretical Physics
- Lance Chaosclaw, ST of Biological Engineering
- NOTE: Though technically, Lance is a scientist by virtue of his occupation, he is technically considered a shopkeeper (of its own type) in priority; as such he will not provide identification.
Disguise
This lists only the required clothing the contestant needs for the disguise to be successful. Note that wearing a HEV Suit or an EOD Suit cancels immediately the disguise as these suits cover the entirety of the wearer's clothes and are, as such, unsuitable for disguising.
- Scientist / Nurse / Medic (male/X-male): Shirt with tie, Lab coat, Regular pants, Regular shoes
- Scientist / Nurse / Medic (female/X-female): Formal workshirt, Lab coat, Formal skirt, Regular shoes
Gallery
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