Throw the gauntlet

[fermionprincess]

[Recently, Alessandra commandeered the help of several mechanics and other crew members who probably thought she has official White Chalice business with them and are a bit cross right now. But forget that, because her efforts are finally crowned with this project!

A small portion of the open deck has pennants and banners heroically flapping in the wind, declaring the area to be a SCIENCE CONTEST. There are heaps of metal junk lying around, as well as mounds of sand, chopped wood arranged in surprisingly neat piles, and even science-y books and basic chemical apparati. What is the meaning of this?]

Listen to my words, oh people of White Chalice. Today, we shall participate in a mind-twisting competition to keep our intellects keen and sharp!

Using objects on hand present here, create a scientific contraption of any kind. Such is your objective!

[She's hoping for a certain doctor to participate in particular.]

Comments

[fermionprincess]

No one may judge an action's productiveness but history itself! Therefore, make what you desire, sir Gainer.

[turningyaponese]

No, I mean... you have to wa--

Anyway... I have no idea what I'd even try to make. Is there some kind of time limit here?

[fermionprincess]

The day is still young - the competition reigns until it is over.

[turningyaponese]

Uh... right. So... I can't believe I'm going to ask this, what do you recommend I start with. I'm not really a scientist.

[fermionprincess]

Why not create a contraption that utilizes principles of basic physics for an inventive effect!

[turningyaponese]

Riiiight that. Where do I start with making something... like that.