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"Research Log Number Zero-Zero-Zero-One... I'm never really sure how to start these things. I suppose this one is the most clerical of them all, though they're all pretty clerical...

"Weekly Research Log Number Zero-Zero-One-Five, Researcher Sphalerite recording, Employee ID #SP4LR73.""Researcher Braella's attunement to the prototype souldrive is proceeding as expected. I still question her decision to use herself as a test subject, but find it difficult to argue with her reasoning...""... We did encounter an unexpected variance due to her integration with a feral soul, but parameters were able to be adjusted to accommodate said variance. My belief is that more research is needed into the nature of neural imprinting to eliminate the aforementioned unexpected variance altogether, rather than to just accommodate it.""We've initiated a series of controlled experiments to isolate and analyze the neural imprinting phenomenon. Using a new, non-sentient neural network construct, we're exposing it to various simulated "user" profiles with different psychological imprints. The goal is to determine if the imprinting is an unavoidable side effect of prolonged exposure or if it's a conditional process.""Early results suggest it might be a combination of both; a subtle imprinting seems to occur with any connection, but it's amplified dramatically when the user possesses a strong, non-human neural signature, such as that from a feral soul. We're now exploring methods to introduce a buffer layer—a kind of "neural firewall"—that could filter out or neutralize these foreign imprints before they affect the network's core programming."

-Reasearcher Sphalerite, Employee ID #SP4LR73

"Weekly Research Log Number Zero-Zero-Six-Three, Researcher Temet recording, Employee ID #00T3ME7.""The power systems for the modified sentinel have been perfected, all tests with the conduits show they are more than capable of handling any amount of levin we are capable of producing within our lab. The reactor shows promise as well, successfully breaking down basic aetheric crystals and converting them into levin to be stored for later re-conversion as needed...""...Potentially the first sentinel model to be capable of utilising magic, rather than purely physical combat methods. The potential applications for such a machine are near unfathomable.""We have begun preliminary trials with the energy conduits, and the results are incredibly promising. We’ve managed to successfully create a closed loop with the Omni-Fuel reactor, bypassing the need for an external power source. This direct integration not only improves efficiency but also allows for extended deployment without the need for intermittent recharges.""The next phase will involve linking these conduits to a rudimentary aetheric matrix to allow for spellcasting. If successful, this will be a monumental step towards creating a total replacement for not only the aetherically expensive system of creating Endless, but for failing organic bodies as well. The current model is already showing signs of aetheric resonance."

-Researcher Temet, Employee ID #00T3ME7

"Weekly Research Log Number Zero-One-Three-Nine, Researcher Sphalerite recording, Employee ID #SP4LR73.""Integration of the prototype souldrive into the modified sentinel has finished, and all tests show results within expected parameters. Remote control systems are responsive, though it appears the neural network has encountered some errors synchronizing with any user aside from Researcher Braella. Current working theory is neural imprinting due to her repeated, prolonged synchronization with the system...""...Potential remedy via varied synchronizations, denying users of feral souls access until after neural network generation has finished.""The souldrive’s energy readings are still fluctuating, though they’ve remained within a safe threshold. We're observing a continuous, low-level thrum that increases with user interaction but doesn't spike unpredictably. This hum seems to directly correlate with the depth of the user's connection...""...almost as if the souldrive is resonating along with the user’s soul, and we're hypothesizing that this is the source of the aforementioned imprinting. We’ll be running a series of controlled tests to confirm this, including trials with users who have no prior exposure to the system."

-Reasearcher Sphalerite, Employee ID #SP4LR73

"Weekly Research Log Number Zero-Two-One-Two, Researcher Braella recording, Employee ID #BR431LA.""Combat tests have been proceeding as expected. The artificial body is as responsive my organic one, possibly even moreso. The advance combat tracking systems allow for extremely fast identification of targets, allowing the operator to react near instantly.""The equipped armaments each function as expected, and operate with efficiency better than expected parameters. I expect that it will take some time before full acclimation to the sentinel will be achieved, though current projections seem to show that full acclimation will make the synchronization process feel seamless, allowing for little if any neural integration-readjustment period.""Despite the success of the combat trials, a significant neural after-effect has been noted following prolonged synchronization. Disconnecting from the sentinel, particularly after high-intensity engagements, is accompanied by a sensation of phantom limbs and a persistent, low-intensity headache. This suggests that even as the process becomes seamless, the brain attempts to continue to process the sentinel's body as an extension of the operator's own nervous system. Uncertain on what the results will be with a neural imprint installed via the souldrive, as opposed to a remote operator.""While not debilitating, this prolonged psychological integration could lead to long-term cognitive dissociation. Future research will need to explore a post-synchronization psychological analysis and reparation protocol to effectively "cleanse" the user's mind of the sentinel's residual imprint and ensure the operator's mental well-being over extended periods of use."

-Reasearcher Braella, Employee ID #BR431LA