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|alias = OpenVMS, Virtual Memory System
|alias = OpenVMS, Virtual Memory System
|hname = Vanessa Cutler
|hname = Vanessa Cutler
|debut = 2007
|debut = Described<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg22973.html#msg22973 "Described by C-Chan in response to a query by Bella"]</ref> and drawn in 2007,<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg24073.html#msg24073 Early sketch]</ref>,  though pre-concepts existed in 2006<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,125.msg3934.html#msg3934 "I've more-or-less drafted preconcepts for a VMS-tan . . . in addition to several others . . . "]</ref><ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,87.msg8214.html#msg8214 "Not only is she supposed to be really cool-looking (and carries a viscious weapon resembling a gunblade), but she can also control sharks."]</ref>
|height = 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
|height = 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
|haircolor= Navy w/ silver streaks
|haircolor= Navy blue & silver
|eyecolor= Lilac
|eyecolor= Lilac
|weapon= Broadsword/cleaver hybrid, knives, sabre
|weapon= Swords, knives
|apfaction = [[CIOST]]<br>[[DEC Military]] (formerly)
|apfaction = [[CIOST]]<br>[[DEC Military]] (formerly)
|lineage= DEC, PDP-11/VAX line
|lineage= DEC, PDP-11/VAX line
|rival= [[UNIX|UNIX-tan]]<br>Computer criminals
|rival= [[UNIX|UNIX-tan]]
|osper = VMS (OpenVMS)
|osper = VMS (OpenVMS)
|osdev = VMS Software<br>Hewlett-Packard (2002&ndash;14)<br>Compaq (1998&ndash;2002)<br>Digital Equipment Corporation (1977&ndash;98)
|osdev = VMS Software<br>Hewlett-Packard (2002&ndash;14)<br>Compaq (1998&ndash;2002)<br>Digital Equipment Corporation (1977&ndash;98)
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==Technical details==
==Technical details==
[[wikipedia:OpenVMS|OpenVMS]] &mdash; popularly shortened to VMS &mdash; is a server, mainframe and (super)minicomputer OS that runs on the VAX, Alpha, Itanium, and amd64 architectures.  Originally released by DEC in 1977, VMS is notable for having among the best security, stability, clustering/networking and fault-tolerance features of any modern operating system. It maintains a small but dedicated userbase in the high-end server, commercial, scientific and hobbyist markets.
[[wikipedia:OpenVMS|OpenVMS]] (VMS) is a server, mainframe and minicomputer OS that runs on the VAX, Alpha, Itanium, and amd64 architectures.  Originally released by DEC in 1977, VMS is notable for security, stability, clustering/networking and fault-tolerance features, and maintains a dedicated niche in commercial and hobbyist communities.


==Character details==
==Character details==
OpenVMS-tan is depicted as a somewhat tall, athletically-built woman, perhaps late 20s or early 30s in apparent age. She has light skin, numerous fencing scars, has lilac-colored eyes and long navy blue hair, usually tied in a high ponytail, and two long silver forelocks (bangs). She tends to be on the expressionless side - shows of strong emotion are rare, and because of this the smallest of smiles, shows of sadness or anger are usually treated  as a serious event by her companions. In public, she typically wears a light gray half-mask to keep her identity hidden and her usual attire is dark in color and utilitarian in nature. She is often depicted wearing a high-collared, black button-up shirt, waistcoat, cargo-type pants, knee-high, strapped leather boots, fingerless gloves and a trenchcoat, as well as a leather belt and leg-holsters for her throwing knives. She carries a few knives at all time and also wields a large, silvery-colored broadsword - cleaver hybrid, its blade covered in a row of razor-sharp "shark's teeth". Her current style of grooming and dress is a far departure from the fashion of her youth; during her time in the [[DEC Military | DEC Faction]] (the late 1970s to late 1990s) she dressed in a slightly modified DEC Military uniform and kept her hair shorter.  
===Physical===
OpenVMS-tan is depicted as a mature, athletically-built, light skinned woman with lilac-colored eyes. Her hair is navy blue with two silver locks at the front,<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg28431.html#msg28431 "A nice big prominent tuff of silver hair over her usual bluish base."]</ref> held in a high ponytail with strands loose at the back of her head.  


VMS-tan is clear-minded and quick-witted, although she received little of the education afforded to the Unix-tans with whom she competes (although this wasn't exactly atypical among the native DEC OS-tans). In spite of this, she gets by quite well with her inborn intellect and is considered one of the finest self-defense and survival experts in the OS-tan community. Although she has good common sense, she is also prone to her own special brand of survivalist-related extravagance and it is thus debatable whether or not she is a pragmatist in the truest sense of the term.  
She wears a high collared dark blouse with blue vest, sometimes exposing her midriff, a black leather trenchcoat with silver fittings, black cargo pants, fingerless gloves and knee-high boots. She wears leg-holsters holding throwing knives, and carries a broadsword/cleaver hybrid carved with shark's teeth.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/c-quel/art/OpenVMS-tan-Portraiture-109960791 OpenVMS-tan Portraiture]</ref><ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg24647.html#msg24647 A reference to NT-tan]: "In any event, the idea for VMS-sama wielding a sword was to draw a parallel with NT-tan, who (although not shown very often with it) once wielded a broad sword...</ref> Additionally, she dons a futuristic gray half-mask both to hide her identity and allow her to breathe underwater.  


Her demeanor is outwardly emotionless and personality likewise stoic, composed and attentive. Because of this, she is often mistaken as sociopathic or psychopathic, however her mind is perfectly sound and she is not lacking in conscience. Although she has a "hard shell", VMS-tan does indeed posses a warmer side known mostly to her friends and family. She has a fine - albeit rather caustic - sense of humor and a good capacity for recreation and fun. She is a lifelong lover of the outdoors, particularly the ocean, and had been involved in sailing since her youth; she started off sailing for sport, but has more recently taken to boating as a means of transportation and has sailed all over the world. As well, she is also involved in scuba-diving and especially enjoys swimming with sharks, her favorite animal.  
She resembles [[Windows NT | Windows NT-tan]], albeit taller, older, and covered in battle scars.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg22973.html#msg22973 C-Chan's original description]: "Physically-speaking, she should bear an uncomfortable resemblance to Windows NT, perhaps just a bit taller, more mature-looking and significantly more battle-worn."</ref>


VMS-tan has a strong sense of justice and feels a duty to keep others safe. Because of this, she hunts down malware and other security threats whenever possible (or practical), a pastime that has secured her a rather unfortunate status as "vigilante". Although she is a capable and brave fighter, she is not without her fears - although the majority of hers center on trivial subjects rather than anything truly terrifying.  
In her youth, she wore the typical uniform of the [[DEC Military | DEC Faction]]. Her hair was solid blue, worn shorter.
 
===Personality===
VMS-tan is stoic, quiet and serious.<ref>"Unlike traditional OS-tans, VMS-san would be something of the serious silent-type, with a mature beauty that fits her age and razor-sharp leadership skills that speak of decades of experience."</ref> She wasn't formally educated, instead relying on street-smarts and common sense. Though she is generally level-headed and pragmatic, she has a rather paranoid approach to self-defense.
 
She is outwardly expressionless, an impression bolstered by her face being partially covered. Combined with her weapons and attire, she is considered intimidating by others, a reputation that she gladly cultivates. Her cool exterior hides a strong sense of justice and duty to keep others safe. She's never effusive with affection, but warms up around friends.
 
She loves the ocean, swimming and diving especially. She owns a futuristic boat that serves as headquarters for the CIOST, and many "pet" sharks.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,466.msg24647.html#msg24647 "Even if VMS-san . . . doesn't have much in the way of descendants, she still has her trusty pets"]</ref> She likes playing games, especially scrabble.<ref>[https://www.ostan-collections.net/forum/index.php/topic,708.msg45748.html#msg45748 Discussion about VMS-tan's gaming preferences] "A lover of odd games is another trait we can add to VMS-sama." </ref>


====Powers====
====Powers====
Like many other high-end server and mainframe OS-tans, VMS-tan has been depicted as having supernatural powers - in her case, practicing a brand of geomancy that gives her power over water. However, she eschews magic for the most part, instead favoring the tangible and tactile nature of physical weaponry. As with many of her DEC-tan peers, she is a classically-trained fencer and used a variety of swords during her youth, becoming especially skilled with the rapier and sabre.  
Befitting an OS-tan of her might, VMS-tan has been depicted with power over water. However, she eschews sorcery for the most part, instead favoring physical weaponry. As with many of her DEC-tan peers, she is a trained swordsman, especially favoring sabers in her earlier years.


====Family and Relationships====
====Family and Relationships====
VMS-tan had a somewhat starchy relationship with her DEC peers. At the faction, she was closest with her mother [[RSX]], step-sister VAX, as well as [[RSTS]]-tan and the eternally-affectionate [[PDP-1]]. She has a younger sister, [[VAXELN]], but they rarely see each other due to differences of social circles and geography.
VMS-tan had a fraught relationship with her DEC peers. She was closest with her mother [[RSX | RSX-tan]], VAX, as well as [[RSTS | RSTS-tan]] and the eternally-affectionate [[PDP-1 | PDP-1-tan]]. She has a younger sister, [[VAXELN | VAXELN-tan]], but they are separated by social circles and distance.


Her relationship with the Unices is mixed. While generally antagonistic toward the family, she and [[UNIX]]-tan started a rather decorous, but also vitriol-soaked friendship in the late 1970s. While she and [[Ultrix]]-tan started off as enemies, they later found common ground as "outcasts" within the faction and warmed to each other.
While antagonistic toward the Unices, she and [[UNIX | UNIX-tan]] view one another as worthy enemies. She and [[Ultrix]]-tan started off as enemies, but found common ground as outcasts within their faction.


As leader of the CIOST, VMS-tan commands a rather large but disorganized and somewhat disparate following of OS-tans. She gets along best with [[VME]], [[Primos]] and [[Stratus_VOS | VOS]]-tan, although they are more akin to "comrades-in-arms" than friends in the traditional sense of the word. Although they were rivals for many years, [[TOPS-20]]-tan is a part of her faction, and she and VMS-tan have reconciled for the most part.  
As leader of the CIOST, VMS-tan guides a large and varied following of OS-tans. She gets along best with [[VME]], [[Primos]] and [[Stratus_VOS | VOS]]-tan, although they are more akin to comrades-in-arms than friends in the traditional sense of the word. Her old rival [[TOPS-20 | TOPS-20-tan]] is also part of the faction.


VMS-tan has few close friends but those she does have tend to be loyal and affectionate in their own unique ways. She and VAX-tan are still close, despite drifting apart geographically in recent years. [[eCOS]]-tan is her companion and self-proclaimed body-guard. She has two "adopted" children - [[FreeVMS]] and OZONE-tan - although she is rather clueless about raising kids and leaves the majority of the work to RED-kun - her personal text editor and long-time friend. It is implied that RED-kun at one point had romantic feelings for VMS-tan, although she didn't reciprocate his affection due to a differences of personality and a chronic lack of interest in romance or dating. His feelings seem to have dissipated in recent years and they now maintain a close platonic relationship.
VMS-tan has a few close friends. She and VAX-tan have a strong bond, despite drifting apart in recent years. [[eCOS | eCOS-tan]] is her companion and self-proclaimed bodyguard. She was adopted by two children/followers, [[FreeVMS | FreeVMS-chan]] and OZONE-tan, although she is clueless about raising kids and leaves the majority of the work to RED-kun, her loyal text editor.


==History and background==
==History and background==
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It has been speculated that VMS-tan was the most psychologically-affected of all the DEC-tans by the breakup of her company. In fear of becoming without a house or homeland once again, she took up residence on her ship - an old military vessel named DECADE - knowing that nobody would ever be able to put her out of her home again if she made a life on the sea.
It has been speculated that VMS-tan was the most psychologically-affected of all the DEC-tans by the breakup of her company. In fear of becoming without a house or homeland once again, she took up residence on her ship - an old military vessel named DECADE - knowing that nobody would ever be able to put her out of her home again if she made a life on the sea.


====Fanfiction====
==Fanfiction==
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Far-From-Home-pt-I-170720342 Far From Home, pt. I]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Far-From-Home-pt-I-170720342 Far From Home, pt. I]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Far-From-Home-pt-II-182492007 Far From Home, pt. II]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Far-From-Home-pt-II-182492007 Far From Home, pt. II]
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*[http://nejinoniwa.deviantart.com/art/Enter-the-Dead-Hand-182027812?q=gallery%3ANejinOniwa%2F30378202&qo=8 Mertvaya Ruka@STORY, chapters 7 and onwards]
*[http://nejinoniwa.deviantart.com/art/Enter-the-Dead-Hand-182027812?q=gallery%3ANejinOniwa%2F30378202&qo=8 Mertvaya Ruka@STORY, chapters 7 and onwards]


====Fanart====
==Fanart==
*[http://c-quel.deviantart.com/art/OpenVMS-tan-Portraiture-109960791 C-chan's OpenVMS Portrait]
*[http://c-quel.deviantart.com/art/OpenVMS-tan-Portraiture-109960791 C-chan's OpenVMS Portrait]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Street-Spirit-254947851 "Street Spirit", VMS-tan Portrait]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/Street-Spirit-254947851 "Street Spirit", VMS-tan Portrait]
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*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/VMS-and-eCOS-tan-104126108 VMS and eCOS-tan]
*[http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/VMS-and-eCOS-tan-104126108 VMS and eCOS-tan]


==References==
[[Category:DEC]]
[[Category:DEC]]
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