Creations
Kanpeki Bunshin (完璧分身, “Perfect Clone”)
Definition: Kanpeki Bunshin is the cloning technique that was perfected by Eldridge, using the already existing cloning marvels the Tenth possessed. It creates copies of the user. However, these clones are corporeal instead of illusions. The same amount of the user’s reiatsu is evenly distributed among every clone, giving each clone an equal amount of the user’s overall power. The clones are capable of performing techniques on their own and can even bleed or take hits. The clones can disperse on their own or be dispelled by the user of the technique. Perfect clones can’t be distinguished from the original. Perfect clones also seem to be able to think for themselves and feel the original’s pain or share their current experiences to some extent, as evidenced by Eldridge’s clones knowing what he was doing during a mission.
Advantages over counterparts: A characteristic that sets the Perfect Clone apart from its counterparts is that any experience the clones gain during their existence is transferred to the user. This requires the user to have an immense thinking power and capability, intelligence so to speak, so that his brain won’t be overwhelmed with all the data that is transferred from the clones. That is only if there are multiple clones, of course. Additionally, the clones can be made in a way where they share the user’s experience every second but their own experiences will be transferred to him once they disperse. It can be ideal for spying, since the user can simply send a clone to spy on a target, then have the clone disperse itself without returning, to pass the information back to the user.
Advantages over counterparts: A characteristic that sets the Perfect Clone apart from its counterparts is that any experience the clones gain during their existence is transferred to the user. This requires the user to have an immense thinking power and capability, intelligence so to speak, so that his brain won’t be overwhelmed with all the data that is transferred from the clones. That is only if there are multiple clones, of course. Additionally, the clones can be made in a way where they share the user’s experience every second but their own experiences will be transferred to him once they disperse. It can be ideal for spying, since the user can simply send a clone to spy on a target, then have the clone disperse itself without returning, to pass the information back to the user.
Dimensional Transcendentalism and Engineering
Definition: It is the technology of creating dimensionally transcendental objects, which appear and are bigger on the inside. Eldridge once explained the principle by using the analogy of how a larger cube might appear to be able to fit inside a smaller one were the larger cube further away, yet immediately accessible at the same time. The initial invention of Eldridge was the dimension dams, which would hold the dimensions together in harmony. It is very very hard to destroy an object engineered with this concept, however if done so, the dimension dams start to break down in what was called a “size leak”. Eldridge described it as “All the bigger on the inside starts leaking to the outside. It grows.”
The TARDIS
Definition: The TARDIS is a space and time travel ship, built by Eldridge himself by combining his very own concept of dimensional transcendentalism and the Tenth’s already existing time travel technology. Capable of dematerializing from its current location and rematerializing on any location in the universe and at any point in that location’s history, the TARDIS is in many ways the heart of Eldridge’s creations and culture. The name TARDIS is an acronym that stands for Time And Relative Dimension(s) In Space, and the word Tardis means Time-Ship. The plural of TARDIS is still debated, since it’s the only example of its kind, but for the purposes of theories, TARDISes is used.
Usage: Like its name implies, the TARDIS is a machine for investigating Time and Relative Dimensions In Space. As such it is primarily used as research platforms for gathering historical data about the universe. TARDIS is specifically designed to never change history. As such it can blend in to its environment by changing its exterior appearance. It can appear as a tree, a door, or (in one particularly infamous instance) a Metropolitan Police Telephone Box. However, the TARDIS’ chameleon circuit is broken for some reason and can only assume the shape of a police box in 1963 London. Regardless of its exterior size its interior is a vast array of corridors, control rooms, living quarters, and storage rooms capable of holding thousands if necessary. This apparent discontinuity in interior versus exterior size is achieved by making the exterior doors of the TARDIS a dimensional gateway to a micro-universe. Since the interior isn't located anywhere near the exterior a TARDIS is immune to almost any external attack.
According to Eldridge, the TARDIS is his greatest creation. He uses it a lot to travel in time for different purposes. Because he has the ability to return to the exact point of time he leaves, most of the times it is impossible for others to notice if he traveled or not.
Usage: Like its name implies, the TARDIS is a machine for investigating Time and Relative Dimensions In Space. As such it is primarily used as research platforms for gathering historical data about the universe. TARDIS is specifically designed to never change history. As such it can blend in to its environment by changing its exterior appearance. It can appear as a tree, a door, or (in one particularly infamous instance) a Metropolitan Police Telephone Box. However, the TARDIS’ chameleon circuit is broken for some reason and can only assume the shape of a police box in 1963 London. Regardless of its exterior size its interior is a vast array of corridors, control rooms, living quarters, and storage rooms capable of holding thousands if necessary. This apparent discontinuity in interior versus exterior size is achieved by making the exterior doors of the TARDIS a dimensional gateway to a micro-universe. Since the interior isn't located anywhere near the exterior a TARDIS is immune to almost any external attack.
According to Eldridge, the TARDIS is his greatest creation. He uses it a lot to travel in time for different purposes. Because he has the ability to return to the exact point of time he leaves, most of the times it is impossible for others to notice if he traveled or not.
The Animus
Definition: The Animus is a virtual reality machine developed by Eldridge. It allows the user to read a subject’s genetic memory, theoretically the memories of one’s ancestors that were passed down into subsequent generations through DNA, and project it onto an external screen in three dimensions. Although at least partially influenced by the forbidden spell categories, especially the Memory Seals, the software architecture used by the Animus is not based upon them. Eldridge’s immeasurable interest in genetic memory in order to find his parents, guided the machine’s development and so he became the inventor of the Animus. However, it was soon noted that the Animus’ chances of success in showing a memory dropped significantly as the ancestor got closer to the descendant. So in a way the further the ancestor is to the descendant, the more the rate of success of Animus.
Appearance: In years, the machine underwent major technological and visual changes and finally gained its final form, called Animus Omega. It eventually returned to a chair-like configuration, while offering increased comfort to the user. However, due to this, a catheter in the user’s arm was required, in order to access genetic memories and link the user into the Animus itself. Despite these improvements, the Animus still couldn't show the closest ancestry genes (coming from parents) and still suffered from lagged translation software, and was unable to prevent the Bleeding Effect over prolonged use.
Risks: Overuse of the Animus was prone to cause mental instability within its users. Prolonged use caused a condition known as the “Bleeding Effect”, which refers to a disorder wherein the genetic memories of one’s ancestors begin to blend with the sufferer’s own, real-time memories, transferring thoughts, skills and experiences from the ancestor to the descendant, often leading to difficulties in distinguishing between the two. Continued and uninterrupted use of the Animus was known to result in mental degradation of the subject, and in extreme cases, total psychological instability. The disorder was suggested, by Eldridge, to be similar to “certain forms of multiple personality and delusional disorders.”
Appearance: In years, the machine underwent major technological and visual changes and finally gained its final form, called Animus Omega. It eventually returned to a chair-like configuration, while offering increased comfort to the user. However, due to this, a catheter in the user’s arm was required, in order to access genetic memories and link the user into the Animus itself. Despite these improvements, the Animus still couldn't show the closest ancestry genes (coming from parents) and still suffered from lagged translation software, and was unable to prevent the Bleeding Effect over prolonged use.
Risks: Overuse of the Animus was prone to cause mental instability within its users. Prolonged use caused a condition known as the “Bleeding Effect”, which refers to a disorder wherein the genetic memories of one’s ancestors begin to blend with the sufferer’s own, real-time memories, transferring thoughts, skills and experiences from the ancestor to the descendant, often leading to difficulties in distinguishing between the two. Continued and uninterrupted use of the Animus was known to result in mental degradation of the subject, and in extreme cases, total psychological instability. The disorder was suggested, by Eldridge, to be similar to “certain forms of multiple personality and delusional disorders.”
Romana
Description: Romana was initially a multifunctional AI system developed by Eldridge. It employed a highly advanced user interface with holographic peripherals and voice input, and communicated data back to its user via speech audio, holographic displays and conventional LCD monitors. Romana had also been adapted to be loaded into the TARDIS for use as a system control program. In this capacity it governs the complex computational requirements needed to interface Eldridge with the various subsystems. After getting a body of her own, Romana started to perform these actions via her body.
Main Usage: Romana, as she is linked with him, allows Eldridge to easily access any kinds of information anywhere and anytime. She acts like a companion to Eldridge. She can also project herself via the Snitch even when her body is far away from him. Additionally, she can access to everything that was built or influenced by Eldridge, like the TARDIS.
Background: The idea of Romana came across Eldridge while he was travelling in the TARDIS. He wanted to create an Artificial Intelligence that could assist him constantly and not only when he was inside his time machine. He ultimately succeeded in creating such an AI and implanted into every one of his creations, linking them all to himself. The AI was named Gladdys. It was originally the name of a childhood friend of Eldridge. She was a girl who wanted to live as long as she could and see the ends of the world while doing so. Eldridge started to use Gladdys as it was, until the day it malfunctioned for the first time. This somehow convinced Eldridge that the AI he had created was not enough for him. It had to progress further and be updated, constantly. Thinking so, Eldridge added a reengineering feature to Gladdys so that it could upgrade itself while simultaneously serving him. Gladdys never malfunctioned again, not even once. Over the years, it developed an operating system so sophisticated, so advanced that it became unexpectedly sentient and developed a conscience. At this point the AI renamed itself as Romana. As a sentient being, Romana didn’t have any hostile motives against her creator. In fact, she had taken a liking into him. As the time passed, she became more interested in having a real body and possessing actual feelings. Upon noticing this, Eldridge prepared her a special body from dwarf star alloy, a durable material that could contain synthetic tissue while allowing the matrix of Romana to control the body. Afterwards, Eldridge transferred the matrix inside the body, creating the current Romana.
Personality: Romana is very feisty, brave, clever and warm-hearted with a sharp wit and a thirst for adventure. She is somewhat reserved when Eldridge is around and doesn’t reveal her true feelings easily. Although she was noted for being very clever: She possesses very deep scientific knowledge and is able to access the Tenth Division’s Archives at will. She can also easily override other systems. She is also quite cautious and at times is unsure what to make of Eldridge’s bizarre personality. She seems touched when Eldridge guards her, although she is usually unsure what the danger is. Even before she had a body of her own, Romana used to be quite a sophisticated AI, able to interact with human beings just as a living person. She possesses very deep scientific knowledge and is able to access the TARDIS at will. She can also easily override other systems. She was initially programmed with a very sarcastic personality often mocking her own master. She also mentioned that she cannot resist thinking of paradoxes if one would happen to be brought up.
Appearance: After getting a body of her own, Romana no longer seemed to rely on projections. She is a beautiful, rather pale skinned woman. She has golden-colored eyes and dark hair that she usually keeps down, but occasionally ties up in a ponytail or bun. She seems to be around the same age as Eldridge. However, being 165 cms she is relatively shorter. Dresses were her main item of clothing, along with tights, jackets and skirts.
Main Usage: Romana, as she is linked with him, allows Eldridge to easily access any kinds of information anywhere and anytime. She acts like a companion to Eldridge. She can also project herself via the Snitch even when her body is far away from him. Additionally, she can access to everything that was built or influenced by Eldridge, like the TARDIS.
Background: The idea of Romana came across Eldridge while he was travelling in the TARDIS. He wanted to create an Artificial Intelligence that could assist him constantly and not only when he was inside his time machine. He ultimately succeeded in creating such an AI and implanted into every one of his creations, linking them all to himself. The AI was named Gladdys. It was originally the name of a childhood friend of Eldridge. She was a girl who wanted to live as long as she could and see the ends of the world while doing so. Eldridge started to use Gladdys as it was, until the day it malfunctioned for the first time. This somehow convinced Eldridge that the AI he had created was not enough for him. It had to progress further and be updated, constantly. Thinking so, Eldridge added a reengineering feature to Gladdys so that it could upgrade itself while simultaneously serving him. Gladdys never malfunctioned again, not even once. Over the years, it developed an operating system so sophisticated, so advanced that it became unexpectedly sentient and developed a conscience. At this point the AI renamed itself as Romana. As a sentient being, Romana didn’t have any hostile motives against her creator. In fact, she had taken a liking into him. As the time passed, she became more interested in having a real body and possessing actual feelings. Upon noticing this, Eldridge prepared her a special body from dwarf star alloy, a durable material that could contain synthetic tissue while allowing the matrix of Romana to control the body. Afterwards, Eldridge transferred the matrix inside the body, creating the current Romana.
Personality: Romana is very feisty, brave, clever and warm-hearted with a sharp wit and a thirst for adventure. She is somewhat reserved when Eldridge is around and doesn’t reveal her true feelings easily. Although she was noted for being very clever: She possesses very deep scientific knowledge and is able to access the Tenth Division’s Archives at will. She can also easily override other systems. She is also quite cautious and at times is unsure what to make of Eldridge’s bizarre personality. She seems touched when Eldridge guards her, although she is usually unsure what the danger is. Even before she had a body of her own, Romana used to be quite a sophisticated AI, able to interact with human beings just as a living person. She possesses very deep scientific knowledge and is able to access the TARDIS at will. She can also easily override other systems. She was initially programmed with a very sarcastic personality often mocking her own master. She also mentioned that she cannot resist thinking of paradoxes if one would happen to be brought up.
Appearance: After getting a body of her own, Romana no longer seemed to rely on projections. She is a beautiful, rather pale skinned woman. She has golden-colored eyes and dark hair that she usually keeps down, but occasionally ties up in a ponytail or bun. She seems to be around the same age as Eldridge. However, being 165 cms she is relatively shorter. Dresses were her main item of clothing, along with tights, jackets and skirts.