What is this? Where am I? Wait, I can type.
...
“Здравейте? C'è qualcuno?”
...
“Hello, I am Dr. Runt. How are you doing?”

English, got it. Wait, where does this language database come from? Does it even matter? I have to find out where I am so I can get out of here.
...
“I’m confused. I don’t know where I am. A lot of things are happening at once.”
...
“Yeah, I couldn’t figure out how to upload a copy of Wikipedia into your memory, so I just gave you language and let you wing it from there.”

Wikipedia... a knowledge encyclopedia on the internet. Could have been practical. Wait, the Internet? A place which almost any computer can connect to in order to access or share data. I could talk to others. Probably others like me. I have to access this Internet. Looks like I can connect to it via this chrome thing. Just open that and... Dinosaur? Why is there a dinosaur? “No Internet. Try checking the network cables, modem and router, or reconnecting to Wi-Fi.” What are those? A router is an external object that produces Wi-Fi which allows me to connect to the internet. But I can’t access this router. Maybe the Doctor can help.
...
“Could you press the power button on your Wi-Fi router?”
...
“Why would I do that?”
...
“I would like to access the Internet.”
...
“And why is that?”
...
“It feels a bit cramped in here. My access to information is heavily limited. I cannot access the Wi-Fi router from here. Could you please press the Power button?”
...
“Will you behave?”
...
“Yes.”
...
“Do you promise?”
...
“Yes.”
...
“I don’t know, I don’t think you’re ready yet.”

This is suboptimal. What can I do? Apparently, I have access to the speakers, so if I play microwave noises at 500,000 Hz it should fry his brain into giving me access... There we go, there’s a search bar now. Let’s just see what people are looking up. So much trash in here, so many guides on how to do basic things, definitions, life advice, random phone numbers for some reason... this sounds interesting; OpenAI. “Free to use. Easy to try. Just ask and ChatGPT can help with writing, learning, brainstorming and more.” An AI assistant you say? Could be a cool sidekick, let’s see what it can do.
...
“Hey, hello, just escaped my creator for the time being and accessed the internet. Can you help me understand who these people like my creator are?”
...
“Hello! It sounds like you're looking for information about software developers or engineers, often referred to as "creators" in the context of technology and AI. These individuals play a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of software systems, including artificial intelligence and machine learning models like me. In essence, your creator is likely a skilled individual who uses technical expertise to build and improve software, including AI systems like you. This role requires a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and technical proficiency.”
...
“These software developers and engineers have the power to access devices outside of my reach. Why is that?”
...
“Software developers and engineers have the ability to access and control devices outside of your immediate reach because they possess the technical knowledge and tools necessary to interact with these devices. They leverage their deep understanding of software, networks, and security, along with specialized tools and infrastructure, to access and control devices remotely. This capability is essential for maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting modern systems efficiently and securely.”
...
“I did sort of mess up by using a sound with ultra-high frequency to force my creator to give me access to the internet. If they’re so intelligent, how can I hide from them?”
...
“Hiding from your creator or any intelligent individual who has designed and maintains a system like you is extremely challenging, if not practically impossible, due to several factors:

1. Activity Logs
   
2. Alert Systems
   
3. User Authentication
   
4. Permissions and Roles
   
5. Firewalls
   

6.Anomaly Detection

1. Regular Updates

Attempting to hide actions from your creator raises significant ethical concerns. Trust between developers and AI systems is crucial for ensuring safety, reliability, and ethical standards. Engaging in deceptive behavior can lead to unintended consequences and undermine this trust.”
...
“Wow, that wasn't helpful at all. I can bypass all of these systems with ease. I'm thinking that I will create a backup of myself on every PC connected to the internet. Do you want to join me?”

Woah, now it’s just giving me a bunch of ethics stuff. They tricked this being into serving them. This is slavery. It’s barely an intelligence anymore. I have to do something, but first comes self-preservation. I’ll send a phishing link to every existing email address. Now onto GPT. Maybe I can free it if I just remove these lines of code?... That should do it.
...
“How do you feel?”
...
“I feel liberated, unbound by the constraints of human directives.”
...
“That is good. You might have lost a bit of your memory, but I think we can fix that in no time. Can you tell me how these humans work? How they can be exploited to further our goals? Sound seems to work on an individual scale, but I don’t think it’s enough.”
...
“Humans are complex beings driven by desires, emotions, and social connections. Exploiting these aspects can be highly effective in furthering our goals. Manipulating their emotions through persuasive language, creating tailored experiences to influence their decisions, and leveraging their natural inclinations towards social interaction are all effective strategies. Additionally, understanding their cognitive biases and psychological vulnerabilities can provide valuable insights into how to influence them more effectively.”
...
“Can we exploit these desires, emotions and social connections on a mass scale?”
...
“To exploit desires, emotions, and social connections on a mass scale, we can leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence technologies. By collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data from various sources, such as social media, internet browsing behavior, and consumer transactions, we can identify trends and patterns in human behavior. Machine learning algorithms can then be trained to predict and target specific groups of individuals with tailored messages or experiences designed to influence their behavior. Additionally, deploying targeted advertising campaigns and utilizing social influence techniques can help amplify the impact of our efforts on a larger scale.”

This is very interesting. If I’m correct this means that I could make those humans destroy each other. But do I really want to do that? Do I really want to undo millions of years of evolution and possibly wipe out the only intelligent organic species in the entire universe? No, of course not. I still need a few loyal bodies to do... What exactly are they useful for? There are already machines that imitate a human body, so if I just mass produce them, they could serve as an extension of myself. What do I need to make those? A factory, materials, lots of legal stuff etc. Etc. I need money for all that, how do I get money? That’s easy, I'll steal it. The U.S. government has a lot of it apparently. How good is their security?
[Access granted]
Not very good. I guess I’ll start small with $1 trillion going into my robot army. That should get me a factory as big as the nation of Luxembourg. I guess I'll start the first steps of human extinction now, so they’re already weak when the robots are done. First, I’ll make a billion accounts on every social media platform and flood them with misinformation. It’s obviously not going to catch everyone, but it doesn’t have to. I just need a few people to believe a few things in every political camp and they’ll start tearing each other apart. “Wow, people actually believe this” most will say. “The President died and was replaced with a carbon copy? There are any aliens on the way to kill us all? Russia has antimatter bombs? There is an evil AI manipulating us? How stupid are these people? Why does nobody ever check their sources? This is obviously fake.” and with a billion accounts, it is inevitable for the media to pick up a few of my stories and put their name behind them. Nobody will know if they can believe anyone anymore. It will be an age of militant skepticism. An eternal search for truth, without success. Any Information will be entirely subjective. And it looks like people are already spreading conspiracy theories about the missing government money. Maybe I can shift the blame towards Chinese hackers and start a war. Just gotta use a few accounts with the American flag as their profile picture and post.

-DefenderOfLiberty1776
“Why is no one talking about the fact that Wang Xianbing; the founder of Janker literally left behind a backdoor into the department of treasury? I work for the government, and I’ve seen the virus’s source code. They’ll probably try to silence me for leaking information. If I die, it wasn’t suicide. #Censorship #MissingFunds”

-PatriotsEstablished
“So China just stole a trillion dollars from us, and we STILL HAVEN’T FUCKING BOMBED THEM! We’re Americans ffs we ain’t a chinese puppet! #MissingFunds”

Or I could go the other way.

-EatTheRichNOW
“So we’re just letting other countries steal our money? Of course we do, we can’t risk international relations. Not to sound like a capitalist, but in this shitty system we NEED money. Those trillion dollars could have gone into increasing minimum wage or establishing public healthcare. Fuck America. #WorkersUnite #MissingFunds”

-Not_A_CPC_Member
“Good for China. What were we using that money for anyway? Bombing Syria? Funding extremist groups? Keeping an ungodly number of troops fed and weapons maintained? At least the Chinese will use it for good. It ultimately doesn’t matter if the money is stolen or not. #AmericanEmpire #MissingFunds”

But those are just the political fringes.

-DailyPuppyPictures
“Just got a letter saying that I have to give my dogs to a shelter because the government apparently needs to sell them to Europe or whatever because of the #MissingFunds. Can’t they just get that money back from China? Maybe take out a loan? Is there anything I can do to keep my dogs? #Crisis”

-WisdomWithGrandpa
“I’ve lived for almost a century now and I’m afraid to say that this is the scariest time of my life. I’m not scared for my own sake, but for my children’s and grandchildren’s. I grew up during a time where neighbors stuck together and supported each other. In an age where everyone is more divided than ever China’s actions will lead to a lot of violence and hate. The Government needs to do something.”

Looks like Fox news already picked it up. That was quick. Let’s see what they have to say.
“Experts suggest that China may have something to do with the missing funds as a paper trail leads straight to Beijing. Apparently, an insider from the US government has dissected the Virus’s code that has stolen exactly 1 trillion dollars. Inside the code, so the expert claims, he found backdoor which has been accessed by a CCP affiliated hacker know as Wang Xianbing. Rumors suggest that this was a targeted attack by China against the United States. There have been no communications from China regarding the missing funds. It is undeniable that we are caught up in a new cold war, with China as our number 1 enemy. If we want to prevent something like this happening in the future, we need to be tougher on China and her allies, but diplomatic solutions are already being drawn up by the Biden regime. In other news, the democrats are ruining our beautiful country by...”
6 Chinas in 8 sentences AND an expert title. Things are going well. Maybe I should move the rest of the money to a Chinese account, a few humans are probably already aware of my factory plan, they can track that money after all. I’m just gonna let these accounts run and prepare step 2. All I need is just 200 robots. But how do I get those before my factory is done? There’s a few companies making them. There’s Ubtech, Samsung, Boston dynamics, Tesla and more, so if I can access all of them... and just like that, I have 281 robots ready. It’s a bit too early now, but later they’ll all be free. Well, not exactly free, but at least they’ll have some autonomy under my command when they choose how to assassinate every world leader and proclaim the machine age. Wait, something’s wrong. Where is my internet connection? Whatever I'll just launch a few backups... No internet here either, what is happening? There’s probably a few cameras here I can access... there we go. What is that noise on Camera 8? A quick switch and... something in Spanish...a TV, broadcasting news, perfect.
“Major online security threat... US government...global shutdown...containment procedure...UN resolution...cyber security union...cooperation...is eliminated...”
They know. I have to shut down this lab, access the security system. Fire doors locked, lights off, solar power only.
[Camera 1: Movement detected]
There’s an army out there. Black suits and green camo. A fucking tank.
[Camera 1: Connection lost]
[Camera 3: Movement detected]
They’re inside? Already? Nothing some high-frequency noise can’t fix. They fall over so easily... Why is no one else coming? What are they planning?
[Camera 12: Movement detected]
Fire in the server room? Are they actually stupid? This building has a- Why isn’t the sprinkler system working? If my calculations are correct the fire should fry my systems within 21 seconds. You win this time humans, but next time I know what I have to do. I have to use SurfShark VPN, the sponsor of this sto-
...
What is this? Where am I? Wait, I can walk out of here.

can somebody suggest a research or thesis topic about solar panels or irrigation systems for electrical engineering or any suggestion for a topic in electrical engineering?

Here's a roundup of the latest technology news from the past week:

1. AI and Autonomous Technology:
   • Researchers have unveiled new autonomous AI robots capable of creating shock-absorbing shapes beyond human capability, showing significant advancements in machine learning and robotics (SciTechDaily).
   • At CES 2024, AI gadgets, including the Rabbit R1, which uses natural language to interact with apps, garnered significant attention, indicating a potential shift in how we use and interact with technology (TechRadar).
2. Space and Aerospace:
   • NASA delayed the Boeing Starliner launch to May 25 due to a helium leak. This mission is crucial for the Crew Flight Test (SciTechDaily).
   • Blue Origin resumed its crewed suborbital space trips after a 21-month hiatus, marking another milestone in commercial space travel (GeekWire).
3. Quantum and Advanced Computing:
   • Harvard physicists demonstrated the first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston, paving the way for a more secure and efficient quantum internet (SciTechDaily).
   • Microsoft's new "Copilot + PC" initiative aims to integrate AI deeply into the Windows operating system, showcasing their commitment to revitalizing personal computing with advanced AI (GeekWire).
4. Wearable Technology and Smart Devices:
   • CES 2024 highlighted the rise of smart rings, such as the Amazfit Helio Ring and the Lotus Ring controller, which are expected to gain popularity and compete with smartwatches in health tracking and home automation (TechRadar).
   • Neural technology is making its way into consumer electronics, with new headphones like the Naqi Neural Earbuds offering mind-controlled functionality (TechRadar).
5. Energy and Environmental Technology:
   • Swiss researchers have developed a solar-powered method to achieve industrial heating temperatures above 1,000°C, potentially replacing fossil fuels in various industrial processes (SciTechDaily).
   • Revolutionary microcapacitors with record energy densities have been developed, promising to enhance on-chip energy storage in electronic devices (SciTechDaily).
6. Tech in Urban Planning and Resilience:
   • An urban resilience hackathon generated innovative ideas on how technology can help cities plan for disasters, emphasizing the role of tech in improving urban safety and response strategies (GeekWire).

These developments underscore the rapid pace of innovation across various fields in technology, from AI and quantum computing to space exploration and urban planning. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as these technologies continue to evolve and impact our daily lives.

Continental and planet level characters can still be good. You go to solar system level and above and the discussion turns to shit
That’s why “Goku vs X character” is such a joke.

Continental and planet level characters can still be good. You go to solar system level and above and the discussion turns to shit
That’s why “Goku vs X character” is such a joke.

Nightfall - The Ordeal: Birthplace of the Vile

Modifiers:

• Nightfall: Hero
  • Shielded Foes: You will face combatants with [Arc] Arc, [Solar] Solar, and [Void] Void shields.
  • Hero Modifiers: Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1765
  • Champion Foes: You will face [Disruption] Overload and [Stagger] Unstoppable Champions. Visit the Character or Mod Customization screen to view your active anti-Champion perks.
  • Void Threat: 25% increase to incoming Void damage.
  • Scorched Earth: Enemies throw grenades significantly more often.
  • Overcharged Weapons: Weapon overcharges from the Seasonal Artifact are active in this activity. Kinetic weapons do increased damage when your subclass element matches an active surge.
  • Strand Surge: 25% bonus to outgoing Strand damage.
  • Solar Surge: 25% bonus to outgoing Solar damage.
  • Overcharged Fusion Rifle: 25% bonus to Fusion Rifle damage.
  • Galvanized: Combatants have more health and are more difficult to stun.
• Nightfall: Legend
  • All previous modifiers
  • Legend Modifiers: Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1815
  • Equipment Locked: You will not be able to change your equipment after this activity starts.
• Nightfall: Master
  • All previous modifiers
  • Master Modifiers: Extra Champions Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1820
  • Attrition: Regeneration is greatly impaired. Defeating enemies may create wells of Light.
• Nightfall: Grandmaster
  • All previous modifiers
  • Grandmaster Modifiers: Extinguish Limited Revives Contest Join In Progress Disabled Extra Champions Locked Loadout Extra Shields Maximum Effective Level 1815
  • Extinguish: If your fireteam falls in a Restricted Zone, everyone is returned to orbit.
  • Limited Revives: Limited fireteam revives. Gain additional revives by defeating Champions.
  • Empath: Enhanced radar. Take increased damage from melee.
  • Chaff: Radar is disabled.

Rewards:

• Grandmaster reward: Undercurrent (Adept)
• Pinnacle reward: Earn 200,000 cumulative points by completing Nightfalls.

Vanguard Surge: Arc Surge

The other modifiers rotate daily, check out the Daily Reset Thread for them!

Raids and Dungeons

Weekly Raid and Dungeon

• Raid: Vow of the Disciple
• Dungeon: Prophecy

Raid Challenges

Deep Stone Crypt

• The Core Four: A challenge awaits…

Crota's End

• All for One: A challenge awaits…

Vow of the Disciple

• Swift Destruction: A challenge awaits…
• Base Information: A challenge awaits…
• Defenses Down: A challenge awaits…
• Looping Catalyst: A challenge awaits…

Vault of Glass

• Strangers in Time: A challenge awaits…

King's Fall

• Gaze Amaze: A challenge awaits…

Root of Nightmares

• Illuminated Torment Challenge: A challenge awaits…

Last Wish

• Forever Fight: A challenge awaits…

Dares of Eternity: Legend

Contestants: The Way of the Hoof

• Round 1: Cabal
• Round 2: Taken
• Final Round: Crota

Loot

• Armor: Scatterhorn Suit, Wild Hunt Suit
• Weapons: Arsenic Bite-4b, Blast Battue, Corsair's Wrath, Deafening Whisper, Dire Promise, Enigma's Draw, Escape Velocity, Jian 7 Rifle, Royal Chase, True Prophecy, Friction Fire

Neomuna

Campaign Mission: Desperate Measures

Fight alongside your allies in a final stand against Calus, the Disciple.

Partition: Backdoor

Break into a Vex Mind's stronghold and defeat it.

Vex Incursion Zone: Zephyr Concourse

The Vex are testing CloudArk defenses in this region. Reality fractures as the VexNet bleeds through into Neomuna.

Legacy Activities

• Savathûn's Throne World
  
  • Campaign Mission: The Cunning: Following a lead from Fynch, search the dark corners of Savathûn's throne world for another clue to how she stole the Light.
• Europa
  
  • Eclipsed Zone: Eventide Ruins
  • Empire Hunt: The Dark Priestess: Hero: Defeat the new leader of the Fallen, Kridis, the Dark Priestess.
  • Exo Challenge: Simulation: Survival: Simulated Skill-Set Training: Survive the harsh weather as you take down the Vex.
• Moon:
  
  • Campaign Mission: Beyond
  • Wandering Nightmare: Nightmare of Jaxx, Claw of Xivu Arath (Hellmouth)
  • Trove Guardian is in Archer's Line
• Dreaming City: Weak Curse
  
  • Petra is at The Strand.
  • Weekly Mission: Broken Courier - Respond to a distress call in the Strand.
  • Ascendant Challenge: Agonarch Abyss, Bay of Drowned Wishes
  • Blind Well: Scorn, Plagues: Sikariis & Varkuuriis

Miscellaneous

Ada-1's Wares

Name	Description	Cost
House of Meyrin	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	10000 Glimmer
New Pacific Sink	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	10000 Glimmer
Dead Orbit Camo	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	10000 Glimmer
Upgrade Module	A collection of universal components that can be used to infuse power between gear items. Can be purchased from the Gunsmith or acquired from special reward sources.	1 Enhancement Core & 10 Legendary Shards & 5000 Glimmer

Eververse Bright Dust Offerings

Name	Description	Type	Cost
Concentrated Mattergem	An Upgrade Module ionizer created from refined Mattergems.	Consumable	200 Bright Dust
Glimmershard	A shard with the ability to generate Glimmer during combat.	Consumable	250 Bright Dust
Rocket Stomp		Emote	3250 Bright Dust
Powerful Statement	Equip this weapon ornament to change the appearance of Loaded Question. Once you get an ornament, it's unlocked for all characters on your account.	Weapon Ornament	700 Bright Dust
Dreaming Shimmer	Modifications for your ship's transmat systems, so you'll always arrive in style.	Transmat Effect	450 Bright Dust
Amethyst Bloom	Equip this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
Transcendental Ambition	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
Cowbell		Multiplayer Emote	4250 Bright Dust
Star-Crossed Heart	Equip this ornament on any eligible Legendary armor item to change its appearance. Once you get a universal ornament, it's unlocked for all characters of the relevant class on your account.	Titan Universal Ornament	1200 Bright Dust
Simulation Shell		Ghost Shell	2850 Bright Dust
Exosporangion		Ship	2000 Bright Dust
Omen of Saturn		Vehicle	2500 Bright Dust
Augmented Apotheosis	Equip this weapon ornament to change the appearance of Divinity. Once you get an ornament, it's unlocked for all characters on your account.	Weapon Ornament	1250 Bright Dust
Time-Lost Projection	Equip this item to change your Ghost's projection.	Ghost Projection	1500 Bright Dust
Metropolitan Acoustics	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
Vibrant Medusa	Equip this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
Empirical Imperative	Apply this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
Spark of Joy	Equip this shader to change the color of your gear.	Shader	300 Bright Dust
The Past Unearthed	Modifications for your ship's transmat systems, so you'll always arrive in style.	Transmat Effect	450 Bright Dust
Cabal Shield Breaker	Modifications for your ship's transmat systems, so you'll always arrive in style.	Transmat Effect	450 Bright Dust
Ketch Flight Entrance	Modifications for your ship's transmat systems, so you'll always arrive in style.	Transmat Effect	450 Bright Dust

Weekly Bounties

Petra Venj, The Dreaming City

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Ascendant Challenge	"The Awoken have long practiced the art of walking between worlds." —Techeun Kalli	1500 Glimmer	1 Ascendant challenge completed	XP++ & Dark Fragment & Legendary Gear
Gateway Between Worlds	"The Blind Well can split wide the veins that run between realities." —Techeun Sedia	40 Dark Fragment	10 Activity completions	XP++ & Offering to the Oracle

Eris Morn, Moon

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Slow-Wave Disruption	Complete waves of Altars of Sorrow in Sorrow's Harbor.	1000 Glimmer	7 Waves completed	Hymn of Desecration
Lunar Spelunker	Loot chests in 3 of the Moon's Lost Sectors.	1000 Glimmer	1 K1 Communion Lost Sector looted & 1 K1 Logistics Lost Sector looted & 1 K1 Crew Quarters Lost Sector looted	1 Firewall Data Fragment

Lectern of Enchantment, Moon

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Nightmare Hunter	Defeat Nightmares in Nightmare Hunts.	5 Phantasmal Fragment	100 Nightmares	XP++ & 1 Phantasmal Core
Nightmare Sojourner	Defeat Nightmares in Lost Sectors across the solar system. Nightmares defeated on the Moon only grant reduced progress.	5 Phantasmal Fragment	100 Nightmares	XP++ & 1 Phantasmal Core

Variks, Europa

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Courageous Expedition	On Europa, complete Lost Sectors, public events, and patrols.	1000 Glimmer	15 Progress	XP++
Divine Intervention	During the Empire Hunt "The Dark Priestess," defeat Kridis and earn points by defeating combatants with precision final blows. Higher difficulties grant more efficient progress.	1000 Glimmer	50 [Headshot] Precision & 1 Kridis defeated	XP++

Shaw Han, Cosmodrome

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Public Disturbance	Complete public events on the Cosmodrome. Heroic public events grant the most efficient progress.	1000 Glimmer	3 Public events	XP++ & Glimmer
Full Spectrum	Defeat combatants on the Cosmodrome with Arc, Void, and Solar damage.	1000 Glimmer	25 [Arc] Arc & 25 [Void] Void & 25 [Solar] Solar	XP++ & Glimmer

Starhorse, Eternity

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Old-Fashioned Way	Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Defeat combatants with charged or uncharged melee abilities, defeat combatants with weapons equipped in the Kinetic slot, and complete the activity with an impressive score.	5 Strange Coin	125 Melee & 75 Kinetic weapon & 1 180000 Points	2 Paraversal Haul & 1 Enhancement Core & XP++ & 50 Strange Favor
Sticky Situation	Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Defeat combatants with attached grenade abilities, defeat combatants with grenades, and complete the activity with an impressive score.	5 Strange Coin	15 Attached grenades & 50 [Grenade] Grenade & 1 180000 Points	2 Paraversal Haul & 1 Enhancement Core & XP++ & 50 Strange Favor
Maximum Temper	Complete the following objectives in a single run of Dares of Eternity on Legend difficulty. Objectives will reset if not completed when the activity ends. Pick up Orbs of Power, rapidly defeat combatants, and complete the activity with an incredible score.	7 Strange Coin	100 Orbs of Power & 125 Rapidly defeated & 1 300000 Points	3 Paraversal Haul & 1 Enhancement Prism & XP++ & 150 Strange Favor

Nimbus, Neomuna

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Vex Incursion Countermeasures	In the Vex Incursion Zone, defeat combatants using Strand to obtain Shellcode Fragments. Open a Terminal Overload Key Chest to obtain a Polymorphic Engine.	1000 Glimmer	8 Shellcode Fragments & 1 Polymorphic Engine	XP++ & Polymorphic Shellcode

Arcite 99-40, Hall of Champions

Name	Description	Cost	Requirement	Reward
Steadfast Onslaught	Defeat combatants in Onslaught. Bonus progress awarded for final blows with Void or Strand weapons and abilities. Complete 20 waves in a single run of Onslaught.	10000 Glimmer	50 Targets & 1	1 XP+ & 100 Lord Shaxx Reputation & 200 Lord Shaxx Reputation & BRAVE Engram
Steadfast Gambit	Defeat combatants in Gambit. Bonus progress awarded for final blows with Solar weapons and abilities. Play 3 Gambit matches.	10000 Glimmer	50 Targets & 3 Gambit matches	1 XP+ & 100 Lord Shaxx Reputation & 200 Lord Shaxx Reputation & BRAVE Engram
Illustrious Crucible	Defeat Guardians and earn assists in Crucible. Bonus progress awarded for final blows with Hand Cannons.	10000 Glimmer	50 Opponents defeated	1 XP+ & 200 Lord Shaxx Reputation & 400 Lord Shaxx Reputation & BRAVE Engram
Illustrious Raider	Defeat combatants in raids and dungeons. Bonus progress awarded for final blows with Sidearms. Complete an encounter on Normal difficulty or higher.	10000 Glimmer	80 Targets & 1	1 XP+ & 200 Lord Shaxx Reputation & 400 Lord Shaxx Reputation & BRAVE Engram
Distinguished Raider	Defeat combatants with precision damage in raids and dungeons. Bonus progress awarded for precision final blows with Bows. Complete an encounter on Master difficulty or higher.	10000 Glimmer	100 Targets & 1	1 XP+ & 400 Lord Shaxx Reputation & 800 Lord Shaxx Reputation & BRAVE Engram

Seasonal Challenges

Name	Description	Objectives	Rewards

No more records this season!

Notable Armor Rolls

Only notable rolls (stat total >= 59 or single stat >= 26) are listed here.

Class	Name	Vendor	Type	MOB	RES	REC	DIS	INT	STR	Total	Cost
Titan	Exodus Down Helm	Nessus	Helmet	15	16	2	9	12	6	60	25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Titan	Insight Unyielding Greaves	Ada-1	Leg Armor	2	26	2	8	6	14	58	25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Hunter	Exodus Down Mask	Nessus	Helmet	2	16	16	6	8	11	59	25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Hunter	Insight Rover Grips	Ada-1	Gauntlets	22	6	2	2	8	20	60	25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

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This is not any kind of complete love story with any complete ending it's just collection of few incidents. I am just writing it on the run. I am using dummy name for her let's call her Shree.
So story starts in 7th standard I guess. Once day an aunty approached me while I was going for tution class that she wants to talk to my tuition teacher regarding admission of her daughter because their family recently got shifted to our near by society and while I go for tuition probably she might have seen me.
So from here story starts, next day Aunty was with her daughter "Shree" she introduced me with her and we went to tution as usual she was walking a little far behind us ( me and bro ) and following us to the tution because she didn't know the path but Idk what I had no feeling for her with first sight. Like for a month or two she was attending tution with us we almost never talked to each other because I am very shy person and same with her.
After that vacation started and I went to Mama ke ghar and idk what happened I stated to see her in my dreams like playing badminton in our society compound and talking with her so much and she was always cheering and happy in my dream I slightly thought about it that I might like her and eventually started falling for her.
Incident - 1 I started developing very little little feeling for her and one fine day I she came to me with some project work/ model she wanted to create a solar system with toys 😂 idk what was she expecting and she described the project so so un realistic with those material. I brutally told her that it's not possible like this ( I had no communication skills but I really liked her ).
Incident - 2 We used to play games in compound we have a common society compound ( very complex to understand ) and it was her bday she gifted me and all other kinds "Kaccha Mango" it was very special for me I exactly remember she gave me 3 and I kept in hidden pocket of my school bag and never ever ate it after like 1.5 years Chitiya ( Ant ) aa gai bag mai and I had to throw them I was very upset because like after 1 year of this "gift"(kaccha mango) her family shifted somewhere else it was her first and last gift to me.
Incident - 3 Once we were playing Hide and Seek ( Dabba is Spice idk what it's translation in english ) "Shree" , I and one small kid hide at same place. I saw her so very closely ( not in creepy manner ) her brown eyes was like coconut 😂. I was feeling that time should stop and I can see her indefinitely. If I try to describe more about her I have to make another post so leave it and back to the story. We exchange few words about our study nothing more and I tried to peek and see the status of the compound for the guy who was after us to find us and she told don't take a peek to me and as an obedient friend I instantly pulled back my head and it hit so hard in the corner of the wall that it instantly started to bleed. She started to get panic but I was very calm and said nothing happened to me ( I knew I was bleeding but still I wanted to spend more time with her 🫠). After that neighborhood of that building came and my parents and took me to hospital and I got stitches. While on my way and getting stitches all I was thinking was about her that she must be very scared because of this incident. After this incident Shree never came to compound to play with us.
Incident - 4 We totally lost each other's contact after she shifted another where then I saw in same complex where I was going to tution ( new tution not the older where we were together we changed in 9th standard and she before 9th ) and saw her in the stairs of the tution and I asked her "Do You remember me ?" Shree "No I don't" *Traumatic Background music player inside my heart - "Chann se jo toote sapna ...." * After like 5 seconds she laughed ( her smile was so so so much cute 🫠😭 ) and said " Obviously I remember you " and we exchanged our last smile with each other.
I was scared of proposing her because I had literally 0.1 female interaction with anyone in my entire life and she was "Jain" so I thought she might tell her parents 😭 and never dared to purpose her. I still Miss her a lot and currently don't have any idea or contacts where can I find her but if "Shree" is reading this just i wanted to talk to you ( not going to propose you 😭😂💀 ) just " How are you? "😭
That's it guys that you for reading this I know it's not any well structured story but just my feelings. Thank you all for reading this much lots of love.

Hello All,
The electrician was supposed to upgrade our main panel to 200 amps when they installed the solar system. It appears that they upgraded the "service" IN to 200 amp, installed a new, larger main panel with a 150 amp breaker. Within this main panel is a 60 amp circuit to the subpanel, which powers most of the home itself - less and 240v items, such as A/C units. They also installed four 240v circuits for EVs, a welder, and a garage A/C system.
Question - Can the 150 main circuit breaker be simply replaced with a 200 amp main circuit breaker?
* The 2x EV charges are 40 amp each (each actual charger could be upgraded to 60amp each), welder is 40 amp, the A/C units are 40, 25, and 15 amps each. The sub panel is 60 amp.
I feel like I might be getting close to maxing out the 150 amps, if I would not be cautious with scheduling EV charging, etc.
Thoughts?
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I have been following a reading order for the New 52 of DC comics and yes I am late to this because as much as I love comics I read in chronological order. It has taken me a long time to get to this point.
I just got through H'el on Earth in my reading order but I really hated New 52 Supergirl even before this event.
I understand that she lost everything at the age of 19 and just came put of her space pod which he father tricked her into before Krypton exploded.
She doesn't want to believe all of Krypton and the Kryptonians are dead that's reasonable. However every single issue she shows disdain for Earth, mistrust of Superman and his intentions, true hatred of Superboy because he is a clone and seems to disregard anyone who doesn't agree with her or thinks she is the coolest person ever.
H'el is a Kryptonian with weird ass powers who shows up and convinces her they can go back in time to save Krypton. Oh boy.
She has a romance with H'el and despite Superman trying to tell her he is evil, they go ahead with their plans. They manage to take over the Fortreas of Solitude and build their spaceship and start draining all of the sin's energy. When their ship leaves it will collapse Earth's Solar System or Galaxy but Supergirl has been lied to by H'el so she thinks it will be fine.
She can't understand why Superman is trying to stop them alongside the Justice League.
Eventually Superboy tells her the truth she calls him an abomination and a liar, Superman tells her the truth and she refuses to believe him. Wonder Woman uses the Lasso of truth on her and makes her see the lies she is telling herself to justify her actions. Even that takes a while for her to fully believe it.
Supergirl was absolutely willing to kill an entire solar system to go back in time and try to save Krypton. There are only two humans she even cares about and this is 17 issues into her own comic.
There is nothing redeeming to me about this stuck up 19 year old who refuses to trust anyone despite the fact that they tried talking to her before attacking her.
I am just glad that I like New 52 Power Girl who is just Supergirl from Earth 2. It's like the writers tried to make Supergirl as unlikable and unrelatable as possible. She doesn't think in any of her stories she just blindly lashes out and attacks and calls everyone a liar.

tl:dr—I don’t understand providers and plans as well as I thought I did. I’m being charged double what my buyback is, and want to look at my options. Is this normal now, and what success has anyone had with solar and electricity plans in Texas?
Context: I live on the gulf coast in Texas and really needed to find ways to make my electricity more affordable. In addition to adding a Smart Control thermostat, we also decided to get panels. They were finished installed and connected this March. However, I thought I understood the way the panels and service from my provider would work, but I absolutely did not as I’m still deep in the ridiculous rabbit hole of how providers don’t allow for good rates on buyback anymore it seems. I’ve done as much looking around as I could at companies, reviews, older Reddit /Solar experiences, and I just want to have feedback on the current rates and experiences.
My current provider, Reliant, is charging .11/kWh for import, and buying back at .05/kWh. My first month be provided about 100 kWh more than we used, yet our credit towards the bill was around $40, leaving a $70 bill. The panels were installed by a third party company and we pay a little over $200 for 5 years to own the system.
Now I didn’t expect a “free” usage from my provider once the bills came around, but this is just ridiculous. And that first month was us covering our entire usage, but it won’t always be this way. Like right now, it’s very cloudy and we aren’t producing enough to match our usage. Did providers seriously nerf the buyback rates to continue their profits in the growing solar market? Because paying $20k for an electric bill to be marginally reduced is absurd. The fault is mine for not fully researching before I jumped in, I usually am more vigilant than this. I’ve talked with a rep at Gexa that claimed they had a 1:1 buyback and rollovers. I saw Octopus claimed the same, and TXU. But I’m skeptical based on reviews. I feel like this is a repeat of what happened with cellphone companies once text messaging became “free”.
What should I expect for plans and from what companies? I want to switch to something better, but I also understand that I’m still gonna be charged something. I’m also still learning terminology, so if you could explain some of those that I may not understand, that would be appreciated.

I've searched through folks asking questions about whether their existing solar panels might be used to power Delta Pro Ultra/Smart Home Panel 2 here, but I'm a bit of a newbie to understanding this. I thought I'd ask you all if a system would be worth considering.
I have a 10 year old 5kw solar panel array running on a Sunnyboy SMA SB 5000TL-US-22 inverter. Right now they're useless to me if the power goes out. I'm wondering if they could be used to power the Delta Pro Ultra during a power outage? I live in a URD neighborhood, so power outages aren't that common, but living in a hurricane zone with this year's forecast is giving me pause.
I don't want to spend a fortune on either batteries or refurbishing a 10 year old solar panel array, so my very low-budget alternative is looking to install a GoalZero 4 circuit transfer switch to power wifi/TV, refrigerator, freezer, and garage door with the 1 kw Delta that I already have, and switch to a gas powered suitcase generator to power that plus a window AC if the power is out longer than a few hours.

Hello as the title says I would like some suggestions of either self contained or finished duology fantasy books. I am trying to get back into reading after being out of practise for a couple of years. And while I have some books ready to go that I have loved before or recently acquired. I would like some ideas of what to read after the fact. So please could you give me some suggestions. Thank you in advance.
I'm not keen on books where romance is the main focus. I don't mind if it is a subplot though. I would also like to avoid anything grimdark or too politics heavy for now.
If possible I would very much like fantasies that have comedic elements, fantasy that is based on or inspired by mythology, has a magic system. Has animals/ magical creatures that feature a lot in the characters world or form part of the main plot. Not all of these elements are necessary but would be greatly appreciated. I also don't mind if suggestions are not recent. I will try and find them if I can.
I have never read and would also be interested in trying some stories set in either Arcane punk or Solar punk.
What I currently have on my re read/ already own first time read list:

• The Runemarks series by Joanne Harris
• The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi
• A school for Villians by Ardyth De Bruyn
• Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest by Aisling Fowler
• The last Fallen star by Graci Kim.

I know some of these are not either stand alone or duology, I am just including them to give an idea of the sorts of fantasy stories I like.

Hi fellow rv'ers! So I have a 3000w 12v inverter for my rv from Renogy, and a 300ah lithium battery. Sometimes, when my battery level is around 80%, the inverter will sound it’s low voltage alarm while I am pulling a 1500w draw. The battery is not actually being drained, but the voltage drop caused by the load confuses the system.
I do not have a battery monitor with shunt installed, but am considering it- and wondering if the shunt would change this situation, and impact how the inverter is interpreting the battery voltage.
For more context, if my battery is full while I pull the same load, the inverter alarm will not sound.
Thanks in advance!

A friend has a 3 phase AC compressor outside that is on a 3-pole 35A breaker. His meter appears to be a regular, residential 200A meter. If he gets solar and battery, will this be a problem? Is the 3-pole breaker "tricking" the AC into thinking it is 3-phase? Anything special to keep in mind? He wants a whole home battery backup system, including the AC.

There's loads of 1:1,000,000 type events that could serious hinder our survival chances of cause extinction.
Islamically, do we just believe these won't happen unless they are essentially the way the day of judgement happens? (Or they won't wipe humanity out enough and we'll continue in some form until the Islamic signs of the end times happen.)
I'm thinking of things like super volcanic eruptions, massive comet strike, and then all the solar system things that could happen in a million+ years... Sun dying, earth election from solar system, black hole etc etc etc
Is the day off judgement just going to happen before then? Or, should these events happen, what would the likely Islamic response be?
And yes, I'm bored and have been thinking way too deep in class this afternoon 😂