Entry #004

[dr_inui]

I have been running numerous simulations for the upcoming expedition. I have had to revise my previous calculated prediction of our team succeeding of 14.7% down to 12.8%.

Perhaps there are other factors that I have not taken into account yet...

Comments

[spaceninja144]

Define 'success'.

[dr_inui]

Clearing the requirements of the expedition as set out by Commander Ryuuzaki with no permanent injuries to any personnel and with an approximate 3 crawler nests of average estimated size cleared out.

[spaceninja144]

Don't worry about all that, worry about getting Akutagawa-san back in one piece.

[dr_inui]

If that is the only requirement for 'success', then we might as well not leave the base.

[spaceninja144]

You're right. Akutagawa-san should stay at the base.

[dr_inui]

The UEA's definition of success for the expeditions is a bit different. And given the many discoveries of the last one, there is a high probability that they have hopes these two will also be fruitful.

[sanada_g]

Will some new tech or improved kit help?

[mgakuto]

Okay, Numberman, so what can bring that number up???

[spaceninja144]

My priority is Akutagawa-san's safety.

[dr_inui]

I will be following the orders of my superiors for the expedition. If I don't worry about his safety, our chances for completing the directives go up significantly.

[dr_inui]

Disregarding Akutagawa's safety brings up the percentage by a significant degree.

[mgakuto]

fuck you, not an option, try again

[dr_inui]

Unless the 'improved kit' comes with you attached to it, unlikely.

[dr_inui]

I'm sure I've made it clear before, Mukahi, you are not my type.

[akutagawa_j]

I don't think I like that plan.

Maybe I should ask Atobe for some of that stuff that kept me awake before.

[mgakuto]

Stop being pedantic. Seriously, what can we do preparation-wise to make sure you all make it out alive?

[sanada_g]

Maybe you should compare data with Renji. That might lift you out of the pessimistic numbers.

And I'll keep working on the kit for you guys. You may be surprised what we come up with.

[mgakuto]

....You know what, that might actually work, as long as your objective becomes "Kill crawlers" and not "small IT projects",

[spaceninja144]

So you're a murderer. Good to know.

[akutagawa_j]

I mean, not many IT projects I can do in a cave system.

[mgakuto]

so we just need you to do some weapons training.

[akutagawa_j]

I can do that!

[dr_inui]

Murder implies have a premeditated intention behind it. It would simply be leaving Akutagawa to look after himself as a 100% functioning adult instead of the 28% that he currently achieves.

[dr_inui]

Perhaps. Renji has always had a greater insight into the abilities of people when put under pressure.

Thank you, Genichirou.

[dr_inui]

Unless you can turn Akutagawa into a 70% functioning adult within 12 days, very little.