CogitatorBefore you is an ancient, but wholly typical console, intended for use by people not trained in the mysteries of ministering to machine spirits. The cogitator is completely silent, but as you approach, you sense the warmth emanating from its metallic casing — a tell-tale sign that the machine is working.
YOU[Bring your electoo to the scanner]
CogitatorSeveral lumens light up on the panel. You hear distinct clicks — and the cogitator goes quiet, clearly having fulfilled its purpose.
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YOU[Step away from the cogitator]
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Entry point 6 of 9
CogitatorThe cogitator's panel has dozens of breakers, buttons, handles, switches, and other control mechanisms.
YOU[Bring your electoo to the scanner]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the cogitator]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 7 of 9
CogitatorAs you approach the cogitator, you notice a number of deep scratches left by huge claws on its metal surfaces. Despite the apparent damage, the machine seems to be in working condition.
YOU[Bring your electoo to the scanner]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the cogitator]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 8 of 9
CogitatorSomething is howling within the metal housing, as if the machine spirits of this cogitator are lamenting some irreparable loss.
YOU[Bring your electoo to the scanner]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the cogitator]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 9 of 9
CogitatorThe cogitator looks dead — only a single lit lumen shows that there is life within the machine.
YOU[Bring your electoo to the scanner]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the cogitator]continues where this line first appears above