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==Character details== | ==Character details== | ||
====Physical==== | ====Physical==== | ||
[[File:Multicsavi.png|left|thumb|100px|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers. In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38771.html#msg38771 Early description of her style as "old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist"]</ref>, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry. | [[File:Multicsavi.png|left|thumb|100px|Multics-tan with her sceptre]] Multics-tan is depicted as a woman in her mid-to-late 20s, a little above average height with an hourglass build and modest chest. She has long, wavy dark hair, blue eyes and wings covered with mottled gray and black feathers.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38832.html#msg38832 "UNIX-sama is an owl, and I really don't see any harm in making MULTICS-sama one as well since they are graceful creatures. However, at the risk of reveling in cliches, I do believe UNIX-sama should remain as the darker, more common horned owl, while MULTICS-sama would be better inspired from a rarer snow owl"]</ref> In the prime of her life, she often dressed in Rococo-through-Victorian inspired gowns <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38771.html#msg38771 Early description of her style as "old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist"]</ref>, with deep necklines, multiple layers, corsets, hoop-skirts, bustles and petticoats common occurrences in her wardrobe. She is often depicted as having multiple piercings in both ears, wearing lipstick and eye-makeup and gold jewelry. Post-revival Multics dresses in comfortable sundresses and simple jewelry. | ||
A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "She (Unix) takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff"]</ref> | A recurring theme in her design is rings and mazes, most notably a circular labyrinth-shaped tattoo on the upper part of her chest. In her youth, she owned ornate silver sceptre, however it was taken from her by Unix.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38753.html#msg38753 "She (Unix) takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff"]</ref> | ||
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Multics-tan broke out of her shell further when she joined ARPANET, meeting many high-profile computers from corners far and wide. The presence of new and old friends cushioned the untimely death of CTSS-tan, though Multics-tan was still devastated by the loss. | Multics-tan broke out of her shell further when she joined ARPANET, meeting many high-profile computers from corners far and wide. The presence of new and old friends cushioned the untimely death of CTSS-tan, though Multics-tan was still devastated by the loss. | ||
Although she spent more time traveling, her work at home continued. United by shared libertine extravagance, she and [[Emacs]]-kun struck up a working relationship. This turned out to be a symbiotic arrangement - Emacs-kun serving as Multics' go-to text editor, and Multics-tan teaching Emacs-kun new forms of sorcery. | Although she spent more time traveling, her work at home continued. United by shared libertine extravagance, she and [[Emacs]]-kun struck up a working relationship. This turned out to be a symbiotic arrangement - Emacs-kun serving as Multics' go-to text editor, and Multics-tan teaching Emacs-kun new forms of sorcery.<ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg129798.html#msg129798 Conversation about Multics-tan & Emacs-kun]</ref> | ||
As Multics-tan's star rose, GECOS-tan used her political influence to create doubt about and stir up sentiments against her old rival. The effort was successful enough to almost have Multics-tan deposed on the spot, though her loyalists rallied to help, saving their mistress - at least temporarily. | As Multics-tan's star rose, GECOS-tan used her political influence to create doubt about and stir up sentiments against her old rival. The effort was successful enough to almost have Multics-tan deposed on the spot, though her loyalists rallied to help, saving their mistress - at least temporarily. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics. | * While the necromancer [[Plan 9]]-tan could have revived Multics at the behest of her loyalists, her full mental faculties and free will are beyond that of Plan 9-tan's typical zombie subjects. SAGE-tan is another suspect, given her ability to cheat death, as well as her affection for Multics. | ||
*Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745]</ref> | *Multics may have used up a large portion of her ancestor's life-force in order to jump-start her own. <ref>[http://ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,1539.msg127745.html#msg127745 "since many users abandoned MIT's CTSS machines when Multics was made available"]</ref> | ||
* Belldandy (''Ah! My Goddess!'') is cited as inspiration for Multics-tan's visual design. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38789.html#msg38789 "I'll let the pictures do the suggesting"] (Unfortunately, the image no longer exists)</ref> | * Belldandy (''Ah! My Goddess!'') is cited as inspiration for Multics-tan's visual design. <ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg38789.html#msg38789 "I'll let the pictures do the suggesting"] (Unfortunately, the image no longer exists)</ref> | ||
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===Fiction=== | ===Fiction=== | ||
*[http://cptlfrghtr.deviantart.com/art/Multics-sama-and-MTS-tan-148864468 "Multics-sama and MTS-tan"] | *[http://cptlfrghtr.deviantart.com/art/Multics-sama-and-MTS-tan-148864468 "Multics-sama and MTS-tan"] | ||
*[bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/OC-Meme-OS-tan-Edition-153317602 Character interview featuring Multics-tan] | *[https://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/OC-Meme-OS-tan-Edition-153317602 Character interview featuring Multics-tan] | ||
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Ringmistress-214815629 "Ringmistress"] | *[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Ringmistress-214815629 "Ringmistress"] | ||
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Unix-tan-fanfic-pt-I-164941135 "Unix-tan Fanfic, pt. I"] | *[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Unix-tan-fanfic-pt-I-164941135 "Unix-tan Fanfic, pt. I"] | ||