This is a game that may be played by some Fen, in a more or less serious way (the reward money is attractive, though the danger factor is really high).
http://www.fenspace.net/i...?title=Dr._Asmodeus_Grey
One of the early theories was that DAG (as we will call him) had been biomodded into a catgirl; the 'Catgirl Theory'. There are a number of sub-theories:
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=Grey
has got annoyed about people suggesting that she is, knowingly or unknowingly, DAG. Smart people quickly figure-out that her marine background is not something DAG had. Conspiracy theorists suggest DAG was known to mess with minds, and might have had ways of copying skills from others, more or less successfully (he might have over-written his, now her, mind with someone else's). And, there are always stupid people around...
Then there is the 'Shapeshifter Theory' based on the idea that DAG understood the Catgirling Machine so well he created an improved version, the Shapeshifting Machine. He is using this to wander around completely anonymously in Fenspace, changing his shape when he wants to. A subsidiary theory has him replacing a BNF, maybe someone obscure or reclusive. Supposedly there are long-term bets on which BNF might really be DAG.
The 'Wolverine Theory' has DAG having perfected the Catgirling Machine for its original purpose. He is now wandering around Fenspace, with claws, regen, enhanced senses and an indestructible skeleton calling himself 'Logan', or something like that, with no memory of his past life. Those holding this theory say it might be best to leave him alone... A subsidiary theory has him turning himself into (an amnesiac) 'Lady Deathstrike', because the machine only creates females.
The 'Alien Army' theory has DAG having left the Solar System, and found a usable alien planet, maybe a really obscure one in the life zone of a brown dwarf, like Azkaban.
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=Azkaban
there he is using technologies based on the Catgirling Machine to create an alien army, maybe even an entire alien civilization. He might then engineer a 'First Contact' situation with Fenspace, and manoeuvre things until he is in a position of power. After 2014 some claim that DAG is in fact "Queen Diva", and originated the Bugrom:
http://www.fenspace.net/i...?title=Crime_in_Fenspace
The 'Upload Theory' is that DAG has used some variant on the Catgirling technology to turn himself into an AI, and is hiding in the Interweave. A few members of the Hacker Underspace thought this sufficiently interesting (or they were bored) but they report finding no evidence. The conspiracy theorists say he is just'really good at hiding'. Related theories have him controlling hordes of more-or-less unknowing clones or robots, either from the Interweave or while floating in a life support tank. Or, having one or more BNF as (more-or-less unknowing) puppets.
The 'Hiding On Earth Theory' is pretty obvious from the name. There are billions of people there, and quite a few governments and other organisations would really like to have use of his skills. Versions of this theory specify different countries - you can probably guess who are the front runners.
'Tortured By Catgirls Theory' is again pretty obvious. Some catgirl or group of catgirls already has DAG, and they are trying to wring-out his secrets. Either he doesn't know how to fix the problems caused by the Catgirling Machine (and they don't believe this) or he has done something to himself to make him (nearly) immune to their questioning. All groups of catgirls contacted deny this, but the conspiracy theorists already knew they would say that.
The 'Ransom Theory' is just too simple for most people. This has an individual or an organisation who has DAG 'on ice', and will turn him in for the reward when it gets big enough.
The least popular is the 'He's Dead Jim Theory', for obvious reasons. Very few people are willing to believe he was vapourised or his body has just not been found or recognised.
A theory only known to very few people (the 'Prisoner Theory') is that DAG might be somehow hiding in the Kandor prison system:
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=The_Vault
using an assumed identity. They suspect this because they know he was on the design team and very likely knows all the strengths and weaknesses of the system. They aren't talking about this because it would tell people too much about the Vaults secrets, might weaken public confidence in the Kandor prison system, and might cost some people their jobs if there was an investigation.
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"It is the business of the future to be dangerous" - Hawkwind
http://www.fenspace.net/i...?title=Dr._Asmodeus_Grey
One of the early theories was that DAG (as we will call him) had been biomodded into a catgirl; the 'Catgirl Theory'. There are a number of sub-theories:
- This was a lab accident
- This was intentional, as a way of hiding, and can/can't be reversed
- The resulting catgirl has no memories of being DAG, and this will/wont wear off
- The resulting catgirl knows exactly what happened, and is being a good actor (DAG is not known to have acting skills)
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=Grey
has got annoyed about people suggesting that she is, knowingly or unknowingly, DAG. Smart people quickly figure-out that her marine background is not something DAG had. Conspiracy theorists suggest DAG was known to mess with minds, and might have had ways of copying skills from others, more or less successfully (he might have over-written his, now her, mind with someone else's). And, there are always stupid people around...
Then there is the 'Shapeshifter Theory' based on the idea that DAG understood the Catgirling Machine so well he created an improved version, the Shapeshifting Machine. He is using this to wander around completely anonymously in Fenspace, changing his shape when he wants to. A subsidiary theory has him replacing a BNF, maybe someone obscure or reclusive. Supposedly there are long-term bets on which BNF might really be DAG.
The 'Wolverine Theory' has DAG having perfected the Catgirling Machine for its original purpose. He is now wandering around Fenspace, with claws, regen, enhanced senses and an indestructible skeleton calling himself 'Logan', or something like that, with no memory of his past life. Those holding this theory say it might be best to leave him alone... A subsidiary theory has him turning himself into (an amnesiac) 'Lady Deathstrike', because the machine only creates females.
The 'Alien Army' theory has DAG having left the Solar System, and found a usable alien planet, maybe a really obscure one in the life zone of a brown dwarf, like Azkaban.
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=Azkaban
there he is using technologies based on the Catgirling Machine to create an alien army, maybe even an entire alien civilization. He might then engineer a 'First Contact' situation with Fenspace, and manoeuvre things until he is in a position of power. After 2014 some claim that DAG is in fact "Queen Diva", and originated the Bugrom:
http://www.fenspace.net/i...?title=Crime_in_Fenspace
The 'Upload Theory' is that DAG has used some variant on the Catgirling technology to turn himself into an AI, and is hiding in the Interweave. A few members of the Hacker Underspace thought this sufficiently interesting (or they were bored) but they report finding no evidence. The conspiracy theorists say he is just'really good at hiding'. Related theories have him controlling hordes of more-or-less unknowing clones or robots, either from the Interweave or while floating in a life support tank. Or, having one or more BNF as (more-or-less unknowing) puppets.
The 'Hiding On Earth Theory' is pretty obvious from the name. There are billions of people there, and quite a few governments and other organisations would really like to have use of his skills. Versions of this theory specify different countries - you can probably guess who are the front runners.
'Tortured By Catgirls Theory' is again pretty obvious. Some catgirl or group of catgirls already has DAG, and they are trying to wring-out his secrets. Either he doesn't know how to fix the problems caused by the Catgirling Machine (and they don't believe this) or he has done something to himself to make him (nearly) immune to their questioning. All groups of catgirls contacted deny this, but the conspiracy theorists already knew they would say that.
The 'Ransom Theory' is just too simple for most people. This has an individual or an organisation who has DAG 'on ice', and will turn him in for the reward when it gets big enough.
The least popular is the 'He's Dead Jim Theory', for obvious reasons. Very few people are willing to believe he was vapourised or his body has just not been found or recognised.
A theory only known to very few people (the 'Prisoner Theory') is that DAG might be somehow hiding in the Kandor prison system:
http://www.fenspace.net/index.php5?title=The_Vault
using an assumed identity. They suspect this because they know he was on the design team and very likely knows all the strengths and weaknesses of the system. They aren't talking about this because it would tell people too much about the Vaults secrets, might weaken public confidence in the Kandor prison system, and might cost some people their jobs if there was an investigation.
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"It is the business of the future to be dangerous" - Hawkwind