Help save my son!
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Help save my son!
Okay, it isn't MY son. It's my namesake's son.
I'm just seeking any suggestions.
At this point in the novel I'm currently working on, the characters are trying to save the main dragon character's (Varthikes) unhatched son, whose egg was cracked prematurely in a recent fight. The suggestion is put forth to put the pre-hatchling in an incubator (similar to the ones used for premature Human babies, but modified) set to simulate the egg's environment.
The pre-hatchling is to be put in stasis while the incubator is prepared. Then, he'll be transferred from the egg to the modified incubator (was that what that was in ENT's "Similitude" in which Phlox grew the Trip-clone?)
Again, just looking for any helpful suggestions.
I'm just seeking any suggestions.
At this point in the novel I'm currently working on, the characters are trying to save the main dragon character's (Varthikes) unhatched son, whose egg was cracked prematurely in a recent fight. The suggestion is put forth to put the pre-hatchling in an incubator (similar to the ones used for premature Human babies, but modified) set to simulate the egg's environment.
The pre-hatchling is to be put in stasis while the incubator is prepared. Then, he'll be transferred from the egg to the modified incubator (was that what that was in ENT's "Similitude" in which Phlox grew the Trip-clone?)
Again, just looking for any helpful suggestions.
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"Dragons can't change who they are, and who would want them to? Dragons are powerful, amazing creatures."--Hiccup, Dragons: Riders of Berk
Re: Help save my son!
Can the hatchling survive outside the egg? A premature birth may be an option.
Reconstructing the eggs shell from different materials, or other egg shells may help to preserve the egg as well, perhaps.
Constroctung a poreuse, yet isolating structure around the egg by using all sorts of materials at hand.
What technology level are we looking at? It may help to expand our options.
'Welding' the egg cracks to let it seal again, if possible without damaging the pre-hatchling.
If possible dragons can survive this, can the egg be put in cryostasis?
Reconstructing the eggs shell from different materials, or other egg shells may help to preserve the egg as well, perhaps.
Constroctung a poreuse, yet isolating structure around the egg by using all sorts of materials at hand.
What technology level are we looking at? It may help to expand our options.
'Welding' the egg cracks to let it seal again, if possible without damaging the pre-hatchling.
If possible dragons can survive this, can the egg be put in cryostasis?
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Re: Help save my son!
Perhaps wrapping it in some sort of water-proof material quickly might help. That would prevent vital fluids leaking out.
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The hatchling is relatively fully formed (all of his vital organs are formed), but still too fragile to survive outside. Especially on his own. Perhaps with medical intervention.shran wrote:Can the hatchling survive outside the egg? A premature birth may be an option.
The technology is about two hundred years ahead of ours today.What technology level are we looking at? It may help to expand our options.
That's what the doctors were going to do while they prepare an environment where the young dragon can finish developing.If possible dragons can survive this, can the egg be put in cryostasis?
"What has been done has been done and cannot be undone."--Ruth, All the Weyrs of Pern
"Dragons can't change who they are, and who would want them to? Dragons are powerful, amazing creatures."--Hiccup, Dragons: Riders of Berk
"Dragons can't change who they are, and who would want them to? Dragons are powerful, amazing creatures."--Hiccup, Dragons: Riders of Berk
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How about coating the cracks with some kind of rare poxy? Could be a whole sub plot to obtain said stuff.
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Saving the young dragon is already a subplot.
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Sub-subplot?
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Thats gonna get complicated. I can see numerous primary, secondary, tertiary and auxiliary plots on the way
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Just like finding the guide to lead you to the map, which tells you how to find the key, to unlock the magical door to retrieve the magic sword, so you can slay the dragon, so you can save the princess
They say that in the Army,
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
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bleh, damn damsels.
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Alas, little brother, it is a cliche that has us trapped 8)
They say that in the Army,
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
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Thus why I only like women who can do more than shriek in a real fight. 8)Reliant121 wrote:bleh, damn damsels.
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We'll just have the dragon eat you and call it a day.Mark wrote:Just like finding the guide to lead you to the map, which tells you how to find the key, to unlock the magical door to retrieve the magic sword, so you can slay the dragon, so you can save the princess
"What has been done has been done and cannot be undone."--Ruth, All the Weyrs of Pern
"Dragons can't change who they are, and who would want them to? Dragons are powerful, amazing creatures."--Hiccup, Dragons: Riders of Berk
"Dragons can't change who they are, and who would want them to? Dragons are powerful, amazing creatures."--Hiccup, Dragons: Riders of Berk
Re: Help save my son!
Before I find the guide please. Save me a HUGE headache
They say that in the Army,
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.
the women are mighty fine.
They look like Phyllis Diller,
and walk like Frankenstein.