In their millennia travelling the stars, the crew have seen many strange things. And if you’re very lucky when they visit your world, they might not bring death and destruction. They might bring stories and songs instead.
Terminus
The Mechanisms Lyrics
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The train has arrived, and it's only a matter of time.
The prisoners have disappeared,
Through twenty inches of solid steel and fifty heavily armed guards.
They were right.
I've chartered a small ship,
And as soon as I've finished this bottle,
I'm setting off for the Harmimus mining colony,
I'm not stopping there,
Just refuel and keep going.
If anyone hears this report in time,
I suggest you do the same.
Inspector Second Class Lyfrassir Edda, signing off.
Good Luck.
The first line of the lyrics, "So there you have it," signals the end of a report or a confession of sorts. The singer of these lines is Inspector Second Class Lyfrassir Edda, who is divulging crucial information about the escape of prisoners from a train by detailing his own impending escape. The train in question has been heavily guarded, but the prisoners managed to disappear through solid steel, which suggests that they may have had help from someone inside. The singer's decision to leave the Idrisil System indicates that he knows something dangerous that could threaten his life if he stays.
As he drinks his bottle, he explains that he has chartered a small ship and is heading to the Harmimus mining colony. However, his final destination and ultimate plan is unclear. He hints that he is not stopping there and will keep going, suggesting that he is on the run from someone or something. His advice to anyone listening to the report is to do the same, though it is unclear what exactly he is warning people of. In any case, the song leaves us with a sense of danger and intrigue.
Line by Line Meaning
So there you have it.
I have finished my report and I am concluding my message.
The train has arrived, and it's only a matter of time.
The situation is becoming urgent and we need to act quickly.
The prisoners have disappeared,
The prisoners have escaped from the facility.
Through twenty inches of solid steel and fifty heavily armed guards.
Despite the security measures in place, the prisoners managed to escape.
They were right.
The prisoners had planned their escape well and were successful.
I've chartered a small ship,
I have arranged for transportation to leave the system.
And as soon as I've finished this bottle,
I need to finish my drink before departing.
I'm setting off for the Harmimus mining colony,
I am heading towards the Harmimus mining colony as my first stop.
Far from the Idrisil System.
The Harmimus mining colony is located far away from the Idrisil system.
I'm not stopping there,
I will not stay at the Harmimus mining colony for an extended period of time.
Just refuel and keep going.
My stop at the Harmimus mining colony will only be for refueling purposes.
If anyone hears this report in time,
If anyone receives this message before it's too late,
I suggest you do the same.
I advise that you also leave the system as soon as possible.
Inspector Second Class Lyfrassir Edda, signing off.
This is Inspector Second Class Lyfrassir Edda, concluding my report and message.
Good Luck.
I wish you good fortune and safety.
Writer(s): The Mechanisms
Contributed by Zoe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessicapatton6523
If it makes anyone feel slightly more cheerful the Lyfrassir of the Poetic Edda was one of the two survivors of Ragnarok due to hiding in the same place the Mining Colony was named after, so his chances are surprisingly good
@willnorman-bargo
That is a smart naming thing.
@centurosproductions8827
Wait, beings are allowed to survive Ragnarok?
@aceofjacks7071
@Centuros Productions yep! in the original myth, two humans known as Líf and Lífthrasir survived to repopulate the world. Ragnarok is an apocalypse, but an apocalypse doesn't necessarily mean ALL life dies, just a massive change that is cataclysmic for humanity
@eliburry-schnepp6012
@Centuros Productions A surprising number of characters survive Ragnarok. Alongside Lif and Lifthrasir there's also Thor's sons Magni and Modi, Odin's son Vidarr, the unnamed daughter/reincarnation of Sol, and Niddhog. Most of the goddesses survive as well as most don't fight in the battle.
@margheritaparacini7729
Gotta love that the horrors didn't show up until the Mechanisms left
@neptuneknox7729
"fuck this shit im out vine*
@khris7525
The Horrors will wait patiently for the Mechanisms to leave, but only for 25 turns. After that, they will begin their assault.
@essaimart
Hello everyone. Alex here. I'd just like to take a moment to say we're experiencing heavy interference, can anyone hear us?
@luminanightfall4111
WAIT WHAT?! That was Alex, omg, I didn't notice until now!