LaMB - Of Vigilantes and Justice

In an earlier post, Revvie pointed out that certain individuals have begun liberating LaMBs from their prisons.

The Wolves at work

The Wolves.

How nice.

As much as I might agree with the report's statement that the Wolves do this for justice, which according to them, is subverted with the Lamination system, I cannot agree with their extremist goal of killing off LaMBs in the name of justice.

Think about it. True, most of these LaMB probably guilty, what about those who have not deserve their fate?

That's right.

Just like Sara Integra. 200 years for her crime is not justified. And now, someone wants to kill her for what she had done. Understandable, but not at all justifiable.

It is not our place to judge whether people live or die...but people like Keiko Suzuki seem to think otherwise.

We'll see what develops soon.

LaMB - Human Attacks & Vigilantes

Earlier on today, the Alliance received reports that certain LaMBs had attacked people in Cerra City.

Cerra's Citizens

As unthinkable as it may seem, it would appear that the citizens of Cerra are highly concerned about these reports. If left unchecked, it may eventually erode confidence in the Lamination system, and might possibly result in protests.

In a related report, there have been rumors of a vigilante group known as Wolves, that is liberating LaMBs, with some of those same Laminated individuals being summarily executed.

It is my wish that nothing bad befalls the citizens of Cerra.

Gackt - Love Letter

Yasashii egao de boku ni hohoemu kimi ga Ima mo kawarazu ni soba ni iru Me wo tojireba hora ikutsumo no kisetsu ga Bokura wo sotto tsutsumikonde yuku yo Nagai tabiji no hate ni nani ga aru no ka Dare mo wakaranai keredo Fuan na yoru wa mou nido to otozurenai kara Eien wo aruite yukeru Korekara mo zutto futari de Kono mune ni tsuyoku dakishimeta Omoi wa kawaranai tatta hitotsu dake no “Aishiteru” Soyokaze ni nabiku chiisana hana no you na kimi ni Hajimete deatta hi wa tooku Mada osanasugite kizutsukeau hibi mo atta keredo Ima de wa waraiaeru omoide Chikaiau yakusoku wo wasurenaide Dare yori mo taisetsu dakara Egaita yume wo sukoshi zutsu kanaete yukou yo Eien wo aruite yukeru Kore kara mo zutto futari de Kono mune ni tsuyoku dakishimeta Omoi wa kawaranai tatta hitotsu dake no “Aishiteru” Eien wo aruite yukeru Kore kara mo zutto futari de Kono mune ni tsuyoku dakishimeta Omoi wa kawaranai tatta hitotsu dake no “Aishiteru” “Aishiteru...”

Even now, you’re still by my side Smiling at me with that sweet smile When I close my eyes, see, a myriad of seasons Quietly envelop me Nobody knows what’s at the end Of this long journey But these uncertain nights will never come again We can keep walking forever Together, now and forever This love I clutch close to my heart Will never change, this one unique “I love you” The day I met you, like a little flower dancing in the wind Is far away There were days when we hurt each other because we were still too young But now they’re memories we can laugh at together Don’t forget this promise we’re making Because you’re more important to me than anyone else I want to make the dreams you told me about come true, little by little We can keep walking forever Together, now and forever This love I clutch close to my heart Will never change, this one unique “I love you” We can keep walking forever Together, now and forever This love I clutch close to my heart Will never change, this one unique “I love you” “I love you...”

Click play to listen to the song

J-Pop/Rock artist Gackt renders a song heard in Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III "Love is Pulse of the Stars". This song is part of his 0079-0088 album, featuring tracks he's performed mainly for the Gundam U.C. franchise.

Z Gundam: ANT3's cover

I just adore this song. Gackt is a singer with powerful energy coming from all his songs...you can just feel it coming off every word.

I feel that this captures an emotion I had once before, but lost somewhere along the way. Sure wish I could find it again.

Bah, what am I saying...

A special thanks goes out to no3Ljm's Gundam Universe for the CD cover of 0079-0088.
Lyrics romanized and translated by: Kiwi Musume

Zettai Ryouiki - The Hidden Appeal

A lot of us really enjoy seeing girls in short skirts and other similar dresses. I know lots of us really do.

But there is something that lies beyond that appeal; an addition to it, if you must. Something so amazing, that it sets the hearts of men on fire. Something so spectacular, that when you see it, your legs will soften like jelly in wonder.

What is that addition to the appeal, you ask?

No, it's not something that you have to buy from some well-known dress designer or a classy fashion store.

No. It's just plain long, thigh-high socks.

Yep, that's right. The only thing better than seeing a girl wearing a short skirt is seeing a girl wear thigh-high socks along with the skirt.

So what are we gonna talk about? Simple; we're gonna talk about, well, socks.

But what exactly is Zettai Ryouiki?

Zettai Ryouiki (絶対領域) literally means "absolute territory". Before, the term was referred to as "Absolute Terror Field" or "AT Field" as used in Neon Genesis Evangelion as the force that powers the Eva units. Although now, the term is pretty much used differently.

At present, Zettai Ryouiki refers to the area of skin revealed between a short/mini skirt and thigh-high socks. Some say that there is "A god between over-knee socks and the miniskirt", and in my opinion, I think there really is some sort of divine entity there. There are also so-called "ranks" present in Zettai Ryouiki, which will be explained later on.

Take a look at this.

An example of an excellent Zettai Ryouiki user. I don't exactly know who she is, but damn...

Do you see it? It is there; the sheer appeal of it all. I do think a "divine being" exists in that absolute zone between the skirt and thigh-high socks.

So, what makes Zettai Ryouiki so attractive?

Just think of it this way: Let's say you were walking along a hallway lined with a lot of doors. And then you run across... one room with its door slightly ajar! Most likely, you will be more interested in what's inside that door and your instincts will probably tell you to take a peek inside. In this case, you become more excited to peek into the ajar door as compared to the closed and open doors in which you aren't as interested as you were in the said door.

The same could be said on how Zettai Ryouiki manages to be so appealing to us.

It's the expectation of seeing... something... that can make you really, really excited. You don't know exactly know what you're wanting to see, which is probably one of the main focal points of what makes Zettai Ryouiki attractive. It's when we can't see something much that makes us want to look at something more and more. In this case, we are curious of what is hidden from us; we begin to think of what could be hidden, and in the end, we are attracted.

But are there actually rules to be followed in Zettai Ryouiki?

And the answer is yes. It isn't just as simple as just wearing some thigh-high socks and a mini-skirt. There is a definite rule that must be followed. There exists a golden ratio for Zettai Ryouiki, actually. 4:1:2.5 (length of skirt: zettai ryouiki: length of socks above the knee) with a margin of error of ±25%.

“Memorizing this formula is as important as knowing that ? = 3.14159 26535 89793 23846 26433 83279 50288 41971 69399 37510 or 22/7.” -Anime Desho Desho?

And is he ever right.

Now, what are the so-called "ranks" of Zettai Ryouiki?

The "ranks" of Zettai Ryouiki. Original image can be found here.

Now, we move on to more in-depth information about the ranks.

Or if you want, you can just refer to this link for the information. I talk too much.

- Grade F: Ankle Socks

This is by far the lowest one can get to achieving Zettai Ryouiki perfection. This type tends to stick to the ankle which is a joint. Believe me, socks that stop and cling onto a joint tends to not look so good.

- Grade E: Crew Socks

Higher than Grade F lies this. It goes up about 16cm up the legs, but leaves a lot of flesh exposed. For some reason, it seems less appealing than having longer socks.

- Grade D: Three-Quarter Socks

These socks are raised about 25-26cm up the leg. When this is worn, it means that one strays away from the (kinda) dreaded Grade F. Surprisingly, quite a number of people have actually worn this and is seemingly accustomed to it already.

- Grade C: High Socks

Ah, high socks. This is where things get interesting. Zettai Ryouiki starts to take shape by this time, although on a quite unattractive level. Though, the feeling of having socks stop right below a joint can become quite uncomfortable. High socks are raised in an estimated 35cm above the shoes.

- Grade B: Over-knee Socks

Grade B is the time when you know that Zettai Ryouiki perfection starts to take place. Wearing these doesn't mean you've bought too long of socks; perfection is being formed and there is no stopping it. For some weird reason, seeing legs covered with long socks is far more attractive than seeing naked legs. Although I've already discussed something about that, haven't I? Over-knee socks usually rise 50cm up the shoes.

- Grade A: Thigh-high Socks

Grade A. Oh yeah... this is the highest form of Zettai Ryouiki, where the divine ratio of 4:1:2.5 takes place. Perfection is formed, and it already is too late to stop it. The most covered, but surprisingly the most attractive of all the ranks! This is where the "door ajar" comparison comes to play; the expectation of seeing something draws you to its mind-boggling power; the same Earth-shaking power that is Zettai Ryouiki!

Apart from this, there exists a special rank - Grade S.

And no, you don't get it by pulling the socks until it becomes like a stocking. It won't be Zettai Ryouiki anymore when that happens; the door is closed completely. The wearer becomes an office lady, therefore it becomes something completely different.

Grade S actually combines three important components:
* The Ultimate Twin-tails hairstyle
* Grade A Zettai Ryouki
* Tsundere attitude

If Grade A shakes the Earth, then Grade S shatters it. When Grade S comes to play, you'll never know that the wearer has actually taken the world under her control already. You'll never understand why men are so attracted to the wearer.

On a side note, Grade F to C can be worn by both males and females. Grade B to A/S can only be applied to females, obviously.

Again, I talk too much.

Special thanks go to the Anime Desho Desho blog and its moderator and Hera in Burogu Blog for their articles on Zettai Ryouiki. Until then, spread the Zettai Ryouiki love!

Sakura Taisen 3 - Glycine Bleumer

Glycine is a Parisian noble, a member of the aristocracy. She is a daughter of the Bleumer family, who has been in Paris' upper-class circles for several generations. However, it turns out that their family were actually Normans who had originally come from Northern Europe, as Vikings.

Being the bearer of the Bleumer name, she feels the need to uphold the family pride and honor at all times, and to keep to their traditions. Many times, she feels that she lives for nothing more than to fulfill such a role. Honor and justice are always at the top of her list, and any affront to this, real or perceived, makes her blood boil to no end.

Glycine getting pissed

Aaannnd of course, that sometimes gets her and others into trouble.

But wait. Not everything is as it appears.

A thoughtful person...(why the hell is Ohgami dressed like that?)

Beneath the snotty exterior lies a person of deep conflict. She desires to live as she wishes...but it goes awry against her position and status. Her closest friends live their lives freely, something that she feels she can never have.

Glycine defending Ohgami against a fellow noble

However, her fiery passion for justice makes her supremely loyal and protective of those close to her. She stops at nothing when their pride, honor, and/or lives are on the line.

Glycine's dancer alter-ego, Blue-Eye

She performs at the Les Chattes Noires, the front of the Pari Kagekidan, under the name Blue-Eye, partly in fear of reprisal from her own parents, if they ever found out that their only daughter is a cabaret dancer. :P



Personally, I like both her soft side and her warrior side. Glycine, truly an excellent addition to the Hanagumi.

Change Has Come

Tonight (from our timezone, haha), Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.

The President-elect, Barack Obama

His very nomination & election was hailed as a triumph of the Americans over the bias of race, and now, he prepares to undertake the challenges that lie ahead.

Goodbye, George Bush. Unpopular and definitely not too bright he was, and is leaving a lot of problems for the next leader to fix.

Obama sure has his work cut out for him.

It's funny, what a person being interviewed about Obama on TV said:

"Change doesn't happen with one man alone."

I agree. However...

Obama, pictured in a Community Center on the eve of the Inauguration

It only takes one man to START change. The rest, well, is up to everyone else who desires the same.

Change has truly come. And it is our fervent wish that it be for the better.

The best of luck to you, sir.

Credit for Mr. Obama's half-body shot goes to Wikipedia, albeit resized to fit the post. A thank you to BBC (and Getty Images) for their picture of him in the Community Center.

LaMB - Of Free Will and Self-Expression

In the previous post, we have seen that a LaMB is stripped of its free will and turned into a mindless slave.

"Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you couldn’t speak up or express yourself?"

Well, yeah. Almost every day, in fact.

I often feel quite constricted by society in general. I normally do not conform to mainstream thought, and that would often ostracize me from my peers. If I am to remain in their good company, I must conform to their standards, no matter how foolish or pointless those may be. Endless posturing ensues.

I think in one way or another, everyone is in the same boat. Many cannot truly express themselves to the fullest due to some pressure directed at them by peers, contemporaries, or denominations (political, religious, or whatnot). Or worse: their free will is stripped due to fear of retribution as they may not live as they wish.

For example: in my brother's school environment, he is often an outcast for being...well, different. Different in thoughts and beliefs, of values and interests.

I can just imagine how bad it is for other people who are not only singled-out, but killed for what the perceive is 'their way'. Religion, politics, you name it, it's happened in one way or another.

But I digress; it is not my place to question others' beliefs, values, interests, or denominations. I only question their sanity.

There seems to be a common trend that everyone would follow or take interest in something simply because others do so. Bandwagon effect, as it is known.

However, many forget that the people who make trends actually break existing trends to make new ones. These people are expressing themselves. They are free, as opposed to being bound by popular choice.

Ramza & Delita: two sides of the same coin.

It is when one breaks free of the chains of the bandwagon, then one would truly express one's self. Believe in something because you do, not because someone else does.

But remember, with the power freedom comes with, also comes the heavy responsibility of how to use that freedom.

Think your own thoughts. Live your own life. Live your own dreams. So that come what may, there will be no regrets.

It seems to me that what Ramza got was what Delita wanted at the end: the freedom to be whoever he wanted to be.
Everyone in the game was railroaded into their roles; everyone was using or being used by other people for their own purposes, trying to reach their inevitable goal.
Ramza, however, was unique in that he rejected his role and chose another one. When that role (hero) was complete, he left it all behind, with the freedom to chose a new path in life, something that Delita would never have.
More emphemeral, but I think more satisfying: Ramza defied everything to do what he wanted, and came out worse off in history, but better off in his own personal satisfaction.
I doubt Delita ever really cherished his throne, while Ramza probably loved every minute of his life after the game.
- anonymous troper

LaMB - Fate worse than death

Thanks to the research efforts of Alliance R&D (led by Revvie), more and more details about LaMB are coming to light.

Chief of which is how incredibly flawed, inhumane, and totally unacceptable it is.

Why, you ask?

First off, it is flawed, inhumane, and totally unacceptable (all at the same time) under the grounds that it is slavery.

"Yeah, but it's legal. The government sanctions it.", some might say. Hmm..let me think. Does history ring any bells?

Simon Legree and Uncle Tom; Uncle Tom's Cabin

Oh, right. The United States. *ding ding ding*

Just because it's legal, doesn't make it any less evil. You imprison the LaMB's mind and free will, and let his body do forced labor. They get nothing in return, not even the satisfaction of a job well done. They don't eat (not that it matters), so you don't need to feed them. And they get a nice automatic punishment if they disobey...and they never say no. Slavery is slavery, no matter how you dress it up and make it beautiful.

Second, in the same vein as the above, they never say no should already be an alarm bell. Why? Well, if the research is correct, they *must* follow orders of their handler, known as a Shepherd. Their minds aren't even involved. Just their nervous system.

"Okay, so at least they won't do anything bad." some might argue.

Right, they won't. But what about their handlers? What if the handler, say, picks a fight with someone and orders his LaMB to kill his opponent? Sure, the LaMB will get a nice electric shock, but since they cannot feel pain the way we do (I hear they feel pain in some other way), why would that stop him? The LaMB gets punished, the Shepherd doesn't (at least as far as the research finds). With a non-Laminated prisoner, they can opt to say no, or disobey orders that might be VERY harmful. It's a double-edged sword, yes, but far better than the alternative.

And besides, they'll also lack creative thinking that *might* be useful in certain situations.

A LaMB (Adam-0079*) doing manual labor

Third, of inhumanity. Okay, they're productive to society. Sure, I'll go with that.

But what about the LaMBs themselves? They're still people, albeit convicted of a crime and placed in a shell. The government would use them as if they were tools, strip them of their free will, and hold them for a VERY long time. Longer than any prison sentence. Possibly longer than the person's lifetime; longer than the lifetime of those of whom they love. And what about the guilt about any individuals they may have hurt/killed during their Lamination period?

See where I'm getting at? A person is in virtual hell for longer than any prison can keep them, and they will watch as their loved ones die. Sure, they might be *redeemed* (whatever that would mean after 500+ years, when those wronged would be dead anyway), but when the LaMBs wake up out of their shell? They no longer have family/friends, everything has changed, and they have nothing to go back to. They might as well just have killed him.

But they didn't. And that's what makes it so cruel and inhumane. At the very least, a conventional prisoner can have visits, where the prisoner can meet with loved ones, friends, etc, and hold them, touch them, talk to them. Best of all, a chance to once again be reunited with them if they work hard enough or reform themselves well (through the Parole system).

Aaaannnnnndd the list goes on. But it would be grinding on the brain to rant about them all.

Compare Revvie. Although she is bound by her programming to serve others, she does so with a smile on her face and joy in her *electronic* heart. It is her pride to serve; nothing makes her happier. But she has an even deeper side...though let us reserve that for next time.

As an alternative, I would suggest that a similar system be implemented, minus the removal of free will part. The government can assign handlers for each convict or group of convicts, and they can serve normally in society. Lamination and electric shocks optional, but highly discouraged. Or perhaps, just electric shocks for trying to attack the handler.

Lamination: a fate worse than death, indeed.

* The number part of Adam-0079 might be a reference to the Original Gundam, which was in U.C.0079

animax-lamb.com provides the same image as before, on behalf of the Alliance Network. Uncle Tom's Cabin image from wikipedia.org.

I'm back.

Wow. Looks like Revvie did quite a number while I was sick.

Anyways, I'm back. And I'm better~

LaMB - A form of recycling?

On the planet Cerra, the previously posted concept of 'Lamination' is considered to be a form of recycling. Being a desert planet, Cerra must be able to utilize its limited resources as efficiently as possible if it is to sustain its inhabitants over a long period of time.

Pictured above: Cerra City

The Network's official stance on Lamination (the LaMB variant in particular) is strongly to the contrary. As Mr. Charles put it, the concept of LaMBs as a form of correction is 'actually far more cruel and inhumane', as opposed to standard means.

However, though our stance on Lamination is as is, there are other means of using resources efficiently and preservation of environment that can be done.

Mr. Charles has been able to come up with a list of several suggestions on the above mentioned:

1. Ensure that the primary energy source of the planet is renewable, or at least highly sustainable. Heavy resource mining is one quick way to destroy a planet's environment. This can take the form of Solar, or Geothermal energy, depending on the planet's environmental conditions.



2. Utilize efficient waste disposal. Even an advanced society will definitely have some form of waste difficulty, and it will be the government's duty to make sure that it is taken of properly. Recycling recyclable materials must be made into a law all citizens must follow, with appropriate sanctions for violators. As for non-recyclables, an alternative to landfills would be disposal into space, or possibly into a star for total incineration.



3. In connection to above, manufacture products only of recyclable materials. That way, waste is reduced at an increased rate.



4. If there are flora and fauna on the planet, create preserves and ensure that they are untouched. Enforce sanctions for those found to be poaching or destroying wildlife.



5. Viable water sources must be kept safe. Water is not to be wasted, and anyone found guilty of gross negligence regarding this matter is to be sanctioned.



6. As part of a viable alternative to Lamination, simply just utilize the convicted individual for all sorts of labor found in society. If necessary, assign a handler for each one/each group, similar to the Shepherd system introduced with LaMBs.
   
   
7. Make it every citizen's duty to be conscious and responsible of their own environment.

What about us?

(I hope you don't mind, Mr. Charles...)

Please look at this.

This is the third planet from the sun, our very own Earth.
It has been the cradle of mankind since the olden days, and it always be considered the birthplace of man, will it not?

Although I am a robot, I was also produced on this planet.
Though we can measure any attribute of the Earth,
there is no software in the world that can truly portray our planet's beauty.

Currently, there are so many problems and disputes in this world.
However, this is what I believe.
Mankind will be able to solve all of its problems, and will one day reach out to the world of the stars.


Thank you for being so patient with me. ^_^ *bows*

A special thanks goes to animax-lamb.com for the image of Cerra City.

Windows 7 - Beta Version now up for download!

The Windows 7 Logo

The first public beta of Microsoft's new Operating System has been released.

Windows 7, previously codenamed Blackcomb/Vienna, is Microsoft's newest OS offering. It boasts new features, from user-centric accessibility features, to media center controls, and even code enhancements that makes the system run as smoothly as ever. In certain benchmark tests, 7 has surpassed XP and Vista performance-wise.

Image of Windows 7's desktop (click to see full image, in a new window)

According to Microsoft, the beta version is almost fully featured, and is already set to change the way people think about and use software.

The beta version is available from Microsoft's website.

"I believe our digital lives will only continue to get richer," said Mr. Ballmer on Windows 7. "There's no turning back from the connected world."

I agree, Mr. Ballmer! ^_^

Though as much as I would like to try Windows 7 myself, I am afraid it may tax my processor, drain my memory, and short my circuits. I suppose I will have to settle for the OS that's already inside me. No upgrades for aging units like me...but that's okay~

Additional Material on Windows 7:

BBC News Article
Windows 7 News
Wikipedia Article

I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well, Mr. Charles. I hope you get well soon and help me with the research and commentary~ ^_^

Special thanks to Paul Thurrott's Winsupersite for the desktop image. A big thank you also to BBC, Wikipedia, and Windows7News.

Sickness

Oh, great. What a time for me to be really sickly.

I think I'm coming down with the flu...

Revvie will take charge while I nurse myself back to health. Keep up the good work, Rev! Your last one was useful~

Sakura Taisen 3 - Pari Wa Moeteiruka?

There are so many games today that use all manner of attention-grabbing techniques like super-realistic graphics, immersive sound, and such...but when was the last time that you played a game for it's story?

Enter Sakura Taisen 3. Sakura Taisen 3 (Sakura Wars for those who are more familiar with that name) is the third installment in this highly popular franchise. It places the player in the shoes of Ichiro Oogami, a navy officer recently assigned to the European city of Paris, in France.

The game's title screen

The game immediately follows the events of Sakura Taisen 2, but that doesn't mean that one would have to play the previous iterations just to get the story.

In fact, this is the perfect time to get started on the series. At the start of ST3, the game brings you up to speed on the story so far, but even then, it's sort of like a fresh start, even for veterans.

As Oogami, you are tasked with the responsibility to leading a newly-formed Assault Troupe in Paris. This Troupe, as with the previous titles, combats supernatural beings known as Kaijin.

The concept itself appears to be pretty much straightforward. Enter, kick demon arse, and you're done, right?

Wrong.

If that's what you're after, you've come to the wrong place. True, combat is essential part of the ST series, but it is not the main focal point.

The game itself plays out like a Visual Novel. You know, those 'choose your own adventure' type of games, like To Heart and such. In the west, this is (sometimes wrongly) known as a 'dating sim'.

Screenshot of the LIPS system. Isn't she just adorable~?

'Aww...text, text, and more text?', you might say. But believe me, this is something you'd want to read.

Gameplay is divided into two systems: the LIPS and the ARMS systems. The LIPS (Live-In Picture System) is the dialogue part of the game, which gives the player the chance to respond to certain situations. There are different kinds of LIPS, depending on the event.

The second is ARMS. ARMS (Active and Real-time Machine System) is the combat mode, and it's quite well-executed, as far as these types of games are concerned, and is definitely a massive improvement over its predecessor's combat system.

Also, the game has not been localized, so the game is mainly in Japanese. However, a valiant and dilligent individual by the name of Kayama has painstakingly translated majority of the game and has made a translation guide (available somewhere). Even just by going through that, this is still a game worth checking out.

More details soon.

Oh, and...

LaMB - Lamination and LaMBs

According to research, Lamination technology was developed in the planet Cerra initially as a form of self-preservation, in particular one's physical appearance. It was promised as a procedure that would maintain one's physical form indefinitely.

A promotional poster for Lamination

Further on, the system was modified, allowing the use of nanotechnology with it, enabling additional features such as pain management and neurological control of the Laminated individual. This was integrated by Cerra's adminstrative body CABC (Central Administration Bureau of Cerra) as an alternative form of correction, as opposed to imprisonment. This appears to be part of an on-going effort by the CABC to recycle these individuals, making them productive to society while serving their correction sentence in their virtual prisons.

Individuals Laminated in this manner are known as LaMBs. The meaning of this is currently unknown (sorry, Mr. Charles!).

The following are the rules for LaMBs:

1. LaMBs cannot touch another human being unless ordered by their Shepherd.
2. LaMBs must only act upon instructions of their Shepherds.
3. LaMBs cannot speak but they can hear.
4. Every LaMB's neck brace and in-ear nano-chips are combined to translate the Shepherd's instructions into physical actions.
5. LaMBs will receive deep electrocution pain if they attack another human being.
6. LaMBs do not have any facial expression as their facial nerve signals are constrained.
7. LaMBs' eyes will glow red when their lamination suit electrocutes them.
8. LaMBs do not need food. They survive on a special fluid that provides energy and nutrients.
9. LaMBs cannot charge themselves. Only Shepherds can charge the LaMB's power system.
10. LaMB technology metabolizes human waste and converts them into H2O, which dissipates through the suit.

LaMBs at work

That is all I could find at this time. I apologize for any inconsistencies or gaps in the information. The information came from what seems to be a promotional campaign.

I hope you find this information useful, Mr. Charles~!

Material researched and gathered from animax-lamb.com, on behalf of the Alliance Network.

LaMB - First Part

I just don't understand some people.

'Would you commit a crime to stay young and beautiful?'

Man, what a question. Personally, I wouldn't. Why trade my honor and dignity for physical appearance?

Pictured above: Eve from Animax's new Original Animation, LaMB

Wow. That's pretty hot stuff. :D

Err...back to the post.

Why would you forsake your own decency just to stay beautiful? Well, perhaps it would be one's own vanity and arrogance that would prompt such. In a way, it is the ultimate act of selfishness and disregard for others. You would inconvenience, hurt, or possibly kill someone, for your own personal gain? That is just wrong, no matter how you look at it.

On the other hand, that IS pretty nice...

Guh...getting out of hand here.

This question is raised by Animax's new Original Animation, LaMB. When I saw the Youtube-like ad featuring someone asking advice on crime and 'Lamination' (the series' eponymous beautfication technology) , it was both funny and sickening. Sadly, I'm sure there's someone out there who'd do anything for eternal youth and beauty.

Anyways, this seems very interesting, and begs further research. More on this in a later post.

Image acquired from animax-lamb.com. LaMB is a work of Animax Asia. And if you can read this, you're too close.

Welcome!

Hello, and welcome to the Alliance Network blog!

We here at the Alliance Network promise to bring you...posts, and...err, stuff that circulates around the Network (which is pretty much about anything, really).

Posts will be categorized according to the department concerned.

Your guide for this visit will Reverie Planetarian. You can call her Revvie for short. Please do go easy on her~

Thank you and have a pleasant tour of our topics.


AN CiC Disclaimer: AN does not own Revvie. She is a Popular Series 5000 Robot that originally shipped out of the laboratories of KEY©. Other rights reserved.