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Episode 4 - The Musiker
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Jake Freeman is a slightly anxious Tetsujin pilot with a symbiont named Eku. Despite his knack for fixing holo-systems, Jake is just happy to have a job. But before enlisting as a pilot, Jake went by another name. Explore Jake’s classified former life as holo-repairman Jason Mosely.
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The Mission to Recover KSS Kobayashi Maru
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360 days before the incident. Mission report CRO400D00. Project music-er. Stardate classified. Captain Shaka Khan of the KSS Hoodoo. Chief Researcher, Halo Leo Chaminuka. Chief Intelligence Officer, Commander Leela Desai.
Jake Eku Freeman's Promotion and Symbiont History
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During our mission to recover the KSS Kobayashi Maru, crewman Jake Eku Freeman piloted the Baba Yaga admirably to get us critical information. I'm recommending him for a promotion from crewman third class to first class. That said, I've asked Commander Desai and Dr. Leo to send over any information they have on the symbiont Eku. I do not trust him. I think he knows something about my crew that he's not telling Jake.
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Section 13, Personnel Report. I recruited Jake Eku Freeman on Trill after Eku's previous host, Jason Eku Mosley, died in an astrological accident. The Symbian Eku is at least 300 years old.
Impact of Eku's Past Hosts on Jake Freeman
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One of his previous hosts, Balthasar Echo Edison, was a Section 13 agent and one of the first Terrans to undergo the Trill hybridization augmentation. During their lifetimes, Balthazar and Dr. Leo Shamanuka did not get along. It seems that the symbiont still holds that grudge. While on board the KSS Hoodoo, Jake Freeman will receive biweekly psychological evaluations conducted by Dr. Leo or myself.
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Interaction with Freeman and Eku during these evaluations is critical to understanding the Symbian's influence. Freeman will wear a monitoring device to record neural activity, monitor for anomalies, and identify any shifts in control between Freeman and Eku. A medical team will review the logs daily and report any abnormalities or signs of distress to Captain Khan and Dr. Shamanutha. Crow Information In a typical trill symbiont dynamic, the host normally has passive access to the memories of the symbiont's previous hosts. With an augmented Terran host, the symbiont gains a dominant personality and can possess the hosts for periods, sharing its extensive knowledge and skills. Each possession event results in a slight merging of personalities.
Psychological Struggles with Symbiont Dominance
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Given the average lifespan of a Terran augment is slightly over 200 years, Freeman's brain is expected to be fully possessed by Eku when he reaches his early 100s. psychological assessment. Freeman retains much of Jason Mosley's awareness that he will lose control over his body and memory for almost half of his natural life. This knowledge haunted Mosley driving him to substance abuse and problems with his wife. It's difficult to determine whether Mosley's failed marriage was due to his depression, Eku's personality, or a relationship ill-suited for the complexities of being married to a man with a mind-eating parasite. Regardless, Jake wrestles with a sense of failure.
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excerpt of an interview between Dr. Leo and Hollow Guild after recovering the Kobayashi Maru.
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Begin log. Hollow Guild, you said that interfacing with Jake's mind is different from other Terrence. Can you describe how?
Influence of Borg Implants on Jake's Personality
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With the other pilots, the connection through their tetsugens is... softer. Like entering a cloudy space where you'll encounter immersive packets of information. But... But with Jake? Jake's mind is different. It's more like walking through a dreary hotel while something unseen stalks you through the halls. There are voices beyond the doors, but I'm afraid to go inside. Hmm.
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Who do you think is stalking you in the holes? Eko. Interesting. You experience them differently. What does Jake's presence feel like? Distant. He keeps me at arm's length. Is there something wrong with his Borg implants? Are they rejecting synchronization? No, no, I can sync perfectly with Jake. Better than any pilots. Like all of the holos with Jake. It's just... It's just what? I think, I think his mind is filled with ghosts, personalities.
Potential Advances in Positronic Brains
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So he puts up a barrier to keep himself safe. Go on. He's so lonely in there, Doc. I think, I think that's why he likes being a holo-repairman. Holograms are ghosts he can control. Note.
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Further research into Krugman Freeman's brain is a potential model for a new positonic brain is recommended.
Protective Mission of the Starship Hoodoo
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This could enable the containment and integration of multiple digital souls, providing valuable insights for future advancements.
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Space. The Heartless Darkness. These are the records of the starship Hoodoo. It's tasked to secure, contain, and protect against the entities and phenomena that pose a threat to the people of the United Socialist Khanate. Always resolved to boldly go where no one dares. We are Khan.
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Darp Trek. Starring. Narrator. Paulman. Captain Chaka Khan. Taveka Hernandez-Rigmaiden. Commander Leela Desai.
Narrative of 'Darp Trek' Series
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Vicky Sayal. Crewman Jake Eku Freeman. Rezeek Brown. Paolo Leo Chamanuka. Elgani Malombo. Paolo Guild. Ruth Hinkle. Featuring. Addie's House as. Chairman Sisko.
Jason Mosley's Transformation into Jake Freeman
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Episode 4. The Musical.
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two years prior to the incident. On the planet of Vorta II, formerly Kero Prime, and a holodeck converted from a barn, holo-repairman Jason Mosley is hard at work. While Jason works and Farm Boy watches anxiously, cap-twisted in oil-smudged hands, as rocks telekinetically dance around his head at a nervous pace. It always freaks me out that some of them can do that. He lies, Eku. He's just a kid. What was that? Nothing kid, just getting work done. One of them is trying to read your mind right now, Jason. Stop being paranoid, Echo. Who is that talking to it in your head, Mister? Jason's eyes go completely white as Echo takes control of his body. Wait, you can control when my symbiote does things? Yes. Then Echo says to the kid,
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You want to snoop around in the mind of my host boy? Why don't I give you something to really look at? Jason, Echo was attempting to summon memories of an orgy that one of his former hosts participated in after the Terran Civil War. Roll for command and reason to stop Yasimian from traumatizing this young child. score The score to beat is 17. Okay, easy. 18- Jesus Christ, that's my highest stat! Damn near roll to 20. Don't worry though, we can make this work. Sweat begins beating on the two rows of dark spots on the top of Jason's forehead. His heart races, panic rising. His genetically enhanced, turned body is treating the symbion in its psychic suggestion as an invasive parasite which triggers the thriller. um What's the thriller? Are you asking that for the audience? Obviously.
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The Thriller is a genetic abnormality towards neurodivergence found in all conic tyrants due to their genetic augmentation. It manifests as a temporary state of heightened abilities with significant risks. Roll a four-sided die to see how long it's going to last. One. Lucky break. I've given you a list of temporary booms. Pick one. Um, I'll add plus two to my reason attribute. Smart. Roll for command and reason to push Eggo out of your mind. The score to beat is 19. 10. Play through. Knock it off, parasite. Jason, wait. Calm down. I just listen to the back of this mind. What gives? I thought you said this guy's head was filled with porn. Maybe it only works when he's passed out. I saw him at the bar once. Holy shit, I think he's throwing right now.
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Jason wrote a six-sided die to see how this instance of the thriller will affect one. Jason is afflicted with delirium for one round and must do an act of violence on something or someone near him. um This is a space barn, right? Is there like old farming equipment around? There's actually a broken tractor right behind the kids. It turns to the kid and the tractor with anger in his eyes. Please don't kill us, mister. We were just Jostin. In a fit of unbridled rage, Jake brings his genetically enhanced fists down on the foot of the old tractor, creating a huge dent and popping all the tires at once. Stay out of my head, kid! Narrator, is it still my turn? Uh, yeah, sure. Jason uses his increased boost in reason to quickly figure out how to repair the kid's holosystem.
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Heh, clever. Jake automatically completes the task. There you go kid, good as new. Uh, thanks. I didn't know he was part Terran. It freaks me out that they can do that.
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After finishing his work on the farm, Jason makes his way to a second job. It's a house call in a mansion owned by a widow he tried to see as little as possible. Well, aren't you the handyman, Mr. Mosley? I've got some neural systems in need of your skilled attention. Of course,
Preparation for Tejajin Mecha Pilot Role
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ma'am. Please lead the way. The Opulent Woman saunters ahead, hips swaying. Jake follows politely despite her advances. Clearly, she wants more than a routine checkup. Here is my Master Hollow Suite. Welcome to my private realm, handsome.
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Jason blinks silently at the revealed interior. Hot bedchamber. Hot high-tech dungeon. Lining the mirrored walls, various android love dolls pose lifeless alongside exotic neural interface rigs with restraints and receptors for creative intimacy. The woman sidles up behind Jason, finger trailing his chest suggestively. I desire a few upgrades. I've never been with a man with the troll trait before. I'm sure you have memories of many experienced lovers. Is it true if a symbiote had been inside a female host? You have memories of a female orgasm?
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but Jason, you've been alone for a while now. Why don't you just let me take over and we can? That is exactly why I'm alone, Eku. Symbiotic memories don't really work like that, ma'am. It's more like muscle memory. You know, like riding a bike. Well, I have something you can- I don't think you need any upgrades, ma'am. A routine checkup should suffice. If you say so. At home, Jason began his usual routine. Post divorce. He greeted this holographic dog. hey kihe great to see you too buddy what do you say want to find out what happens to our whole favorite occult detective He played hollow game.
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hellish rebuke Now that's how you kill a demon. then streamed TV and ate until he passed out on the couch. Computer, two 20th century American pepperoni hot pockets, a mug of Klingon blood wine, and two scones infused with THC. Pretty pleased with the cherry on top. This is BNN, the Beta Quadrant News Network. It's been 40 years since the human civil war, but the Khanate is stronger than ever.
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Komen Turgh has announced that in six months, the Rutherford Expanse, a boon gained from the fascists of Earth, will be open for settlement for the Khanate citizens. Jason Mosley is under psychic attack and needs to make a reason and control robes to resist psychic damage. Three. Success. Eight. Success. Jason, brace yourself. Someone is coming. Before Jason can react, his mind is plunged into an endless pool of psychic energy. Jason mosley do notja writer jason takes a long look at the one and a half s scones left on his plate, then at the replicator in his kitchen.
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oh ge so season that It's the real deal. It's your God, Chairman. This is the voice of Chairman Benjamin Sisko from the United Socialist Conate speaking to you within your mind. And it is a strong mind indeed, most who's beyond their needs. Should I be on my knees, Mr. Lord Chairman, sir? Don't embarrass yourself, Jason. It's not worth all that. Thank you. I see you are still cantankerous. And I see you are still invading people's minds without knocking first. You never told me you knew the god chairman. Just cheer up. And no comrades stand on your feet. In the Kane there are no gods, no bosses, and no masters.
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Oh, yeah. All right. The chairman pretends not to hear Eku inside Jake's mind. Jasus, you are lost, my son. And the Khanate is in need of your unique talents. The Khanate needs a hollow repairman? The Khanate needs a hollow repairman who's also a detective, a galactic priest, and a decorated Tetsuchian pilot during the Dominion War. Oh, so you want Echo and the ghosts? No, I need Jason Ikou mostly. I have seen your path, and it does not end with Hot Pockets. And where does it end? Section 13. It begins with a ship that's not yet built called the Hoodoo.
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As the presence of the Cisco leaves him, Jake feels a sense of relaxation, peace, and purpose until... Section 13, aren't they the Khanate secret police? The half-lomulan, half-terrent face of Commander Leela Desai appears across every monitor in Jason's dwelling. Yes, indeed. We are the secret police. It takes control of Jason's body. Your symbionine recognizes Commander Desai and is not exactly pleased.
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I told section 13 I was never coming back. Hello, Eku. How long has it been? A hundred years? Where is Leopold? I know he's behind this. Too bad that's not up to you, Parasite. Can you please let me talk to your host? You two don't have a lot of time before you're imminently killed. Bloody hell. An asteroid. Good. You remember protocol. I assume you haven't told your new host everything about your horrible old lives. Echo says nothing. Yeah. Let's just keep it that way for a while, huh? You know the deal. It'll make this easier.
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Now, what was I saying to him before you rudely interrupted? Oh, you know you were doing the Monty Python thing. Yes, right. Oh, I hate you people. Jason's eyes go from being completely white to their normal brown. Nobody expects the Khanate Inquisition? Secret police! Shit! Jake rushes to his replicator in an effort to quickly uninstall his special modifications. We know all about your illegally hacked devices, Mr. Moseley. We've actually stolen a few. Oh, so it's not a problem? Oh, it's a problem. It's just not your problem anymore. Jason Ikou Moseley is dead. I am? In roughly three minutes, an asteroid will strike your house, killing you and destroying everything Jason owns.
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That seems a little harsh for a chemical modification. You are now Jake Ikku Freeman, an asset for Section 13. Like secret agent stuff? Yes, like secret agent stuff. Why does Zaku get to keep his name? khannate records indicate the symbont eku was transferred out of jason mosley and into specialist third- class jake eku freeman roughly two months after his divorce from ensign rachel moseley rachel joined the coalition jason moseley is dead your ex-wife will be informed of his death and will never see him again because his body was vaporized Are you gonna like...
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Change my face? Why would we, unless a man who illegally faked his death pretending to be a Section 13 agent contacts his ex-wife? Impersonating a Section 13 agent is a crime punishable by death. Or permanent re-education, comrade. But I'm already dead. Agent, as a commanding officer in Section 13, I can assure you there are fates worse than death. Oh. Right. Fates worse than death. Can I at least keep my dog? Kishi has already been uploaded to Section 13's photonic database. You'll get her back after you graduate. Kishi blinks out of existence. Great. You even know his name. One more question. Yes, Agent Freeman. Is it true that the Chairman can see the future and change people's destinies?
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Absolutely. He has the power of the Paul Wraiths. That's only a fraction of what he can do. Then why did he even bother asking me to say yes? He knew what I was going to say anyway and no one in the Khanate would refuse a direct request from the God Chairman. Because we serve a kind and merciful, not God. He goes out of his way to make people feel like they have a choice. I mean, you could have said no. I don't think that's true. No shit, Sherlock. Prepare to be transported to a shuttle, which will escort you to Khanate Coalition Technical Services Institute. You will enroll as an enlisted command crewman and train as a Tejajin mecha pilot. Your pilot call sign will be, Sherlock. You just made that up right now. You will not see me again for 12 months. Goodbye, crewman Echo Freeman. Well, at least I won't have to pay taxes on this place anymore.
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additional voices from Michaela Hoops, Chloe Lewis, and Jennifer Nichols as the Wharton Kids and The Widow respectively. Also, if you are enjoying Dart Trek at all, please go to www.patreon.com backslash Dart Trek. We try not to do a lot of this, but please help support the many, many voices and people who helped make this show possible. Alright, see you in two weeks.