Jesse Guggino

@jesseguggino.bsky.social

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The orange boy is Biscuit. He doesn't know what's going on, so be nice to him. New things to come in the future. #thecyclestops

\\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: I'm hearing that the fleet has left successfully. >>morrigan: It has. The last of the supplies went up a little over twelve hours ago with final embarkment six hours ago. They hit high orbit an hour ago and went FTL. >>mertrograde: I assume our people were fine, then? >>morrigan: Mostly. Meghan wasn't doing well, understandably. >>mertrograde: What happened? >>morrigan: That's for her to tell, but Legion files are accessible if you want the overview. >>mertrograde: Oh. >>morrigan: I tried to tell her that we could have someone else handle it. >>mertrograde: I don't know what to say. I can't imagine. >>morrigan: When she's ready, she'll talk about it. >>mertrograde: I'm surprised she still wanted to go on this assignment. >>morrigan: She's stubborn. And persistent. She insisted that it would be helpful, but in all the time I've known her, I've never seen her that disconnected. >>mertrograde: Is she going to be able to do her job effectively? I'm not questioning her ability, but if what I'm reading is what I think happened, I would have pulled her clearance for a few months. >>morrigan: And strip her agency? She told me she needed to do something, and that she'd feel better in familiar company for a while. >>mertrograde: It's her call, of course. Still, six months around a bunch of people who don't like you after what she just went through doesn't seem like a good idea. >>morrigan: She's also with friends who are also disliked by most of those people. They're a group of outcasts, but they're all good company for one another right now. >>mertrograde: We'll be able to check up on them. We made sure some of our ancillaries went with them. I wasn't about to let our people go dark in deep space without a way to get a message out. >>morrigan: Thank you. >>mertrograde: Of course, Morgan. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]
The first page of a fictitious supreme court ruling. The text is as follows: OCTOBER TERM, 2722 Syllabus ITFIALKIGR v. THE UNITED SOL DEFENSE ALLIANCE CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNIFIED INTRASTELLAR COALITION OF SOL No. 27-9645. Argued March 14, 2723 — Decided June 8, 2723 Petitioner Thuliamn Itfialkigr was arrested on charges of tampering with United Sol Defense Alliance (herein: USODAL) machinery after being visually observed inside the perimeter wall of the Homeland Orbital Tether. The arresting officer, operating under the authority of USODAL, utilized the standard issue tranquilizer projectile to incapacitate Itfialkigr and then sought assistance to move her to a cell for detention on the base. The Court for the Planetary Territory of Home found that Itfialkigr sustained unwarranted and unnecessary injury while unconscious as a result of both careless handling and deliberate physical assault on her body. The Martial Court of Military Police Conduct affirmed that Itfialkigr had sustained these injuries, but that the charges of assault could not be reasonably applied, finding that Itfialkigr was not a “person,” and therefore could not be a party in a lawsuit or petition a court. The Martial Court instead ruled that a charge of animal cruelty would be appropriate. This court rejects the assertion by USODAL that Animali are not representative of sentient life akin to humanity, and therefore unanimously finds the validity of inherent personhood in Itfialkigr and all Animali. Held: The people of Home, the Animali, are people and are therefore afforded right to due process and protection under all applicable Unified Intrastellar Coalition of Sol statutes. BISENTI, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which SMITH, JACOBS, ABDULLA, DOUGLAS, DISHER, DOE, MITCHELSEN, ANSHIR, HAVERTY, and BROWN joined.
\\fetch entcom log [agt_vig_spd, spec_scarb_moreno] >>agt_vig_spd: Meghan, I'm so, so sorry. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Not your fault. Not anyone's fault. >>agt_vig_spd: No, but I can't imagine. I feel awful about this. >>spec_scarb_moreno: You did what I asked. >>agt_vig_spd: I know. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Not mad at you or anyone for the information. I shouldn't have been surprised. At least it was me. >>agt_vig_spd: Megs, don't do that to yourself. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Doesn't matter. >>agt_vig_spd: It does. >>spec_scarb_moreno: No. It's done now. Leaving it all behind anyway, right? >>agt_vig_spd: What if you got another specialist to go so you can take a break. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Acedrihon doesn't trust anyone else. Has to be me. >>agt_vig_spd: Girl... >>spec_scarb_moreno: I'll be fine. >>agt_vig_spd: What about Acedrihon? >>spec_scarb_moreno: What about him? >>agt_vig_spd: I know you two are close. Do you think he'd listen? >>spec_scarb_moreno: I don't want to add to his stress. He's got a lot on his shoulders right now. >>agt_vig_spd: Would you at least talk to me about it when we're both settled in? >>spec_scarb_moreno: Yeah. >>agt_vig_spd: Megs. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I promise. >>agt_vig_spd: I'll hold you to it. See you soon. >>spec_scarb_moreno: See you soon. \\end entcom log [agt_vig_spd, spec_scarb_moreno]
A collage of cropped sections of an image generated by a generative AI model which showcases obvious examples of deformities and textural inconsistencies consistent with such generation. The five examples, from top left to bottom right are: 1, A handshake between a human and robot where the fingers are questionable, but mostly correct in number and function. 2, a lightning bolt striking the ground against a dark blue sky, but halfway down the lightning bolt the texture of the sky changes to what appears to be rain in stark contrast to the smooth texture above. 3, The leg of a robot which appears to be of a smooth, synthetic material on the upper thigh, but transitions to fabric halfway down the thigh that crinkles in a way consistent with fabric pants at and below the knee. 4, A disfigured hand of a human wherein the fingers are horribly deformed, separated in strange ways, and smooshed together in others. 5, A tan rippling texture, presumably what is supposed to be a wheat field from the original image, but without the texture or characteristics of actual what. It appears to be very lightly colored leather, worn fabric, or skin from testicles.
\\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: How's our ambassador? >>morrigan: Anxious. I can't say I've ever seen him like this. >>mertrograde: I don't recall him being the type. >>morrigan: He's usually not. He says he's fine, but it's obvious he's worried about the trip back Home. >>mertrograde: He won't be in unfamiliar company this time. Meghan's still going with him, right? >>morrigan: Yes. She's working with an agent to try and tie up some loose ends before the fleet leaves, but she's packed and ready to go otherwise. >>mertrograde: That's good. He'll have someone to talk to. >>morrigan: I don't think he's worried about whether or not he has company. He doesn't trust them at all. >>mertrograde: As if they'd try something on board. >>morrigan: We have no indication from any of our sources that he's in danger. Less likely with The Scarab as his escort. Still, I can't help but feel sympathetically nervous, if that makes sense. >>mertrograde: We're being as careful as we can with him and how we're approaching the entire situation, Morgan. He'll be fine. >>morrigan: He's not worried about himself. >>mertrograde: Is it Meghan, then? >>morrigan: No. He won't tell me what he's thinking, but I might have an idea. I don't know if he's being superstitious or just overly cautious by not saying what's bothering him, but he started talking about how he may have considered in his old life. How all the pieces are sitting right now. >>mertrograde: And? >>morrigan: He didn't elaborate beyond that. >>mertrograde: We have no reason to believe this will go sideways. If you don't talk to him again before launch, I'd suggest having Meghan reassure him that we're on top of his safety. >>morrigan: I will. Thank you, Mercury. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]
\\fetch entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, agt_vig_spd] >>spec_scarb_moreno: Hey, Lauren, I have a favor to ask. Are you busy? >>agt_vig_spd: Not really. Whatcha got for me? >>spec_scarb_moreno: I'm trying to put together a puzzle but I'm missing a couple pieces. >>agt_vig_spd: Is it the trafficking network you've been hunting? >>spec_scarb_moreno: Yeah. Incidentally, I'm going to be leaving in a couple days. The Order wants me to escort their ambassador. >>agt_vig_spd: And you want to clean this up before you leave. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Yeah. I don't want to leave this unfinished if I can help it and I definitely don't want them slipping onto the starliners. That second part might be difficult if any of those rich fucks are part of it, though. They'd probably already be on board or even in cryo. >>agt_vig_spd: I'll see what I can do. I'm a little closer to the ground than you are. >>spec_scarb_moreno: And harder to see coming. You don't set off those Graviton sensors when you leave your house. >>agt_vig_spd: Send over what you've got and I'll take a look to see if I've got anything to make connections for you. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Thanks, Lauren. If you can't find anything before I leave, would you be okay keeping up the fight here? >>agt_vig_spd: Normally, I'd say yes, but Morgan dropped by in person last week to ask if I'd go with you guys. >>spec_scarb_moreno: SHUT UP. >>agt_vig_spd: I was going to surprise you on board, but this is more important. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I'd come over to hang out, but they've got me stationed with Acedrihon. >>agt_vig_spd: No worries. I'll get back to you tomorrow at the latest. >>spec_scarb_moreno: You're the best, Lauren. >>agt_vig_spd: You know it. \\end entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, agt_vig_spd]
A collage of images of gas prices. The top half of the image shows a gas price of $2.79 on May 5th, 2025, though this is at a Fleet Farm gas station in North Dakota. The lower half of the image shows a progression of five images of gas prices at a single Kwik Trip that was built at the end of 2025 in Minnesota. The five images show the progression of gas prices as follows: 3/16/26 $3.39, 3/19/26 $3.38, 3/24/26 $3.32, 4/07/26 $3.59, 5/02/26 $3.98.
>>mertrograde: Just a few days left, aren't there? >>morrigan: They've been loading everyone up for the last week or so. Lots of full pockets going with the fleet. >>mertrograde: How's our team down there? >>morrigan: Meghan's excited. She's nervous, but excited. Acedrihon is quiet as usual, but he's softer around her. It's kind of cute. >>mertrograde: The most dangerous single living thing that all of humanity has ever witnessed is cute. Your whimsy is morbid, Morgan. >>morrigan: I like recognizing the redeeming qualities. Everyone down here is terrified of him. I think it helps his image that he's a little less rough around the edges with a human woman around. >>mertrograde: That's your game, then. I don't like him, but now I feel like you're manipulating him. >>morrigan: I'm not. You can't lie to me and say that her being so visibly trusting toward him won't leave an impression on the rest of humanity. >>mertrograde: I think you're a little too optimistic. Pretty privilege only goes so far. She's still one of us, and she's noticeably strong. That woman has the physique of an Olympian god. >>morrigan: What do you mean? >>mertrograde: Oh, come on, Morgan. She's a superhuman, and she's one of ours. That's two things that make her different, then add on that she's got arms like steel cable and you've lost another chunk of the population that like their "pretty" without ability. They're already calling her a race traitor, or a hairless mongrel. >>morrigan: I've seen as much, and so has she. Most of that discourse is artificial, though. You know how it goes. Race traitor is new. And gross. She's like a daughter to him. >>mertrograde: When have facts stopped the powerful from lying to ruin someone they don't like? She's in proximity to public enemy number one, that makes her just as bad in their eyes. I worry you're playing with things you don't understand. >>morrigan: I understand just fine. >>mertrograde: Maybe.
504B.114 PET DECLAWING AND DEVOCALIZATION PROHIBITED. Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Animal" has the meaning given in section 343.20, subdivision 2. (c) "Application for occupancy" means all phases of the process of applying for the right to occupy a real property, including but not limited to filling out applications, interviewing, and submitting references. (d) "Claw" means a hardened keratinized modification of the epidermis or a hardened keratinized growth that extends from the end of the digits of certain mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that is commonly referred to as a claw, talon, or nail. (e) "Declawing" means performing, procuring, or arranging for any procedure, such as an onychectomy, tendonectomy, or phalangectomy, to remove or prevent the normal function of an animal's claw or claws. (f) "Devocalizing" means performing, procuring, or arranging for any surgical procedure, such as a vocal cordectomy, to remove an animal's vocal cords or to prevent the normal function of an animal's vocal cords. Subd. 2.Prohibitions. A landlord who allows an animal on the premises shall not: (1) advertise the availability of a real property for occupancy in a manner designed to discourage application for occupancy of that real property because an applicant's animal has not been declawed or devocalized; (2) refuse to allow the occupancy of a real property, refuse to negotiate the occupancy of a real property, or otherwise make unavailable or deny to another person the occupancy of a real property because of that person's refusal to declaw or devocalize an animal; or (3) require a tenant or occupant of real property to declaw or devocalize an animal allowed on the premises. Any requirement or lease provision that violates this subdivision is void and unenforceable. Subd. 3.Penalties. (a) A city attorney, a county attorney, or the attorney general may bring an action in district …
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\\fetch entcom log [morrigan, spec_scarb_moreno] >>morrigan: Hey girlie. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Oh, god. What happened? >>morrigan: The Sisters aren't happy that you went to see Acedrihon. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Oh, yeah. I get it. The news has been crazy down here. They really don't like him. >>morrigan: Not at all. I'm hoping that your visit isn't enough to derail everything. >>spec_scarb_moreno: It doesn't seem like the political allies are deterred. They seem pretty excited to have some kind of indirect connection to us. Maybe they can spin it? >>morrigan: If only. Or maybe we can. He's going to be on board one of their boats for the trip back to Home, right? How would you feel about being his "chaperone?" >>spec_scarb_moreno: Shut up. >>morrigan: Really, Meghan. It could help the optics. Rather than him simply being backed by us, we could change the perception that we are keeping him on a tight leash. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I don't know if he would like that terminology, but I guess it would be worth a shot. Might be more open to it if it were someone familiar. >>morrigan: I wonder who that could be. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Stop twisting my arm. >>morrigan: Are you sure? You'd be on that ship surrounded by people who unabashedly hate him for six months. >>spec_scarb_moreno: It wouldn't be the first time it was me and him against the world. >>morrigan: Correct, but you weren't also in a metal can in space. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I'll be fine. Plenty of time to catch up. >>morrigan: I'll set up a time to make our case to The Sisters. >>spec_scarb_moreno: You're the best. Thanks, Morgs. >>morrigan: You're welcome, Megs. \\end entcom log [morrigan, spec_scarb_moreno]
"I said, take off the holster with your gun in it and put it on the ground." "It's looped through my belt you dumb cunt," he replied with a smirk. "So take your belt off, too." He chuckled, but slowly lowered his hands to his belt buckle and unclasped it. "You know, usually I buy my women a few drinks before we get to this part." "If you want to keep what's down there, you'll do what this woman says."
\\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: I hear that Meghan visited with him. >>morrigan: She did. She asked to see him. You know their history. >>mertrograde: Did you think about the optics of one of the Carapace Legion go speak in private with the most notorious terrorist humanity has seen in the last century? >>morrigan: He's not a terrorist. >>mertrograde: We know that, but their news has been dragging The Order and the Locusts ever since she waltzed into that base in her armor. There have been protests all over the city in the last few days, and other countries are starting to pick up on it. >>morrigan: We had approval Mercury. >>mertrograde: Who is "we?" Did you ask anyone else before giving her the okay? >>morrigan: I didn't think I needed approval to send an agent to check on an asset. >>mertrograde: Clearly, because it's clear that you didn't think about what it would look like. Seriously, Morgan. In her armor? >>morrigan: I was worried that they'd refuse her if she tried in anything less. >>mertrograde: Then why let it happen at all? >>morrigan: Because he's like a father to her. >>mertrograde: Unbelievable. >>morrigan: Here's another angle if you want something useful from this. They know we are directly involved now. It isn't just speculation, which means they know that he is still fully backed by us. What can they possibly do aside from sputter and panic? >>mertrograde: We're supposed to be putting that behind us, remember? "A kinder, gentler Order," were your words. >>morrigan: And we'll get there. For now, we have the tools we have, so we need to use them to steer things in the right direction. >>mertrograde: They may not be able to actually harm us, but they can slow things down or make things worse out of spite. This is humanity we are dealing with. >>morrigan: I'm aware. >>mertrograde: For the sake of everyone involved in all of this, I hope your calculation pays off. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]
An encrypted text correspondence between two characters with usernames of "mertrograde" and "morrigan." The log is as follows. \\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: We're on the radar now. >>morrigan: Of course we are. We're making political moves without the express consent of the entire Conglomerate. >>mertrograde: It's not just them. The sisters are aware of what we're doing. >>morrigan: It was only a matter of time. How did they find out? >>mertrograde: Not sure, but people talk and this was bound to get out somewhere along the line. They haven't called anyone to testify yet, which is good. >>morrigan: It is. They may be letting this play out to see if it works favorably. >>mertrograde: More likely they're waiting for us to hang ourselves on hubris. They'll use us as examples if we fail. >>morrigan: They may use us as examples if we succeed. Acedrihon has been taking audience with more politicians over the last week. >>mertrograde: And? >>morrigan: They have all been extremely favorable to his peoples' cause, which is good, but still offers one-sided optics. >>mertrograde: Any coverage yet? >>morrigan: None. >>mertrograde: You can't be serious. >>morrigan: Of course I'm not. Camera crews have basically set up a camp in the parking lot where he's staying. >>mertrograde: Of course. What are they saying? >>morrigan: Depends. The usual networks are reporting that a "terrorist" is negotiating with "terrorist sympathizer corporate-backed politicians." >>mertrograde: I would expect nothing less. What is actually happening? >>morrigan: He's extending a hand in cooperation. Trying to repair the schism. >>mertrograde: I hope it works. >>morrigan: Me too. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]
An encrypted text correspondence between two characters with usernames of "spec_scarb_moreno" and "morrigan." The log is as follows. \\fetch entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, morrigan] >>spec_scarb_moreno: Saw the news. Is he really here? >>morrigan: Who? >>spec_scarb_moreno: Acedrihon. >>morrigan: I didn't think to reach out to you. I'm sorry. He's on Earth, yes, but he's remaining confined to a suite to avoid angering the public. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Do you think it would be alright if I visited with him? It's been years. >>morrigan: I don't see why not. I'd recommend your Carapace, though. Security is tight around him and I don't see them letting you anywhere near him. >>spec_scarb_moreno: He wouldn't hurt me. >>morrigan: You and I know that, but they don't. They likely won't think twice about trying to detain you if you try to get access in street clothes. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Any reason I can't use a Door? >>morrigan: It will set off alarms. We're trying to help him build a better reputation, not strengthen the one he's already got. >>spec_scarb_moreno: They're that jumpy? Jesus. >>morrigan: Of course they are. Especially about him. He's been through a lot and he wasn't happy to see me last year when I proposed the idea, so take it slow. I don't know if he's seen you in the suit yet. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Can you tell him I want to see him? I don't have a way to get in contact. >>morrigan: Sure, Megs. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Thanks, Morgs. :) \\end entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, morrigan]
A digital sketch of a bipedal anthropomorphic character in a futuristic and sci-fi inspired suit of armor. The character has its back turned to the viewer, tendrils of dust are blowing off of the suit to frame left, and a darker fluid appears to be dripping from its hands, carried off by the wind in the same direction. The background is a generic cityscape, and there is a stylized logo of a swallowtail butterfly superimposed over the background but underneath the character. The bottom right corner contains a signature from the artist, which reads, "The Swallowtail/Guggino 1/27/26."