AL-97
07-14-08, 10:22 PM
A pack of monkeys sat in a fruit tree deep within a large grove. The largest of them had the best spot where the fruits grew plentifully and were mostly ripe. In fact all of the monkeys had their fill of fruit. That is all but the smallest of the monkeys. The other monkeys always stole from him because he was so small. Today he was very hungry, however, and hunger drove him to very brave ideas. He climbed through the tree where there was very little fruit left uneaten by birds and other creature who came to eat the fruit. Perched on the branch above the biggest of the monkeys the smallest stared hungrily at the pile of good fruit forming where the branch was widest. The biggest monkey liked to take all the good food and put it in a pile so he could guard it easier, but the smallest was very fast. He jumped down next to the pile and grabbed as much as he could before their owner turned to catch the wiry little thief.
The fruit thief dived to the soft forest floor as fast as he could launch himself followed by another very angry primate. He was fast but his pursuer was fueled by rage so he neither gained nor lost ground. The chase lead deeper and deeper into the forest, and by dodging in and out of trees he began to loose the large howling mass behind him. The soft foliage that lay dead but moist on the ground almost felt like it would give way beneath him as he ran. That was one of the benefits of being small. Even so he fell through.
Luckily he was able to grab onto the side before he dropped into the deep dark caver inside the hole. He fruit didn’t fare so well. He pulled himself up to the marginally more solid ground above and stared to where his hard earned food was lost. A large clunk followed by metallic ringing sounded down below.
Inside a generator chugged and rumbled after years of inactivity. Blinking lights and screens gave new life to the once deep darkness that had swallowed them. Other sounds of rumbling as various other machines awaked from their own deep slumber. Two spiral tower glistened with sparks as the newfound power crawled to from top to bottom, sharing their life with a still dormant figure laying on a flat slab between them. Soft tubes ran an unknown liquid into its neck. At once everything shut down barring the generator as a distinct humming noise began to build. It grew louder and louder until in a single crimson flash it rained down on the figure still slumbering below it. Then the room quieted once more as a lone screen flashed on with scrolling green text...
Diagnostic stage initiated.
Product Artificial Life 97 active.
Operation system damaged. Reformatting and reinstalling Operation system...
Operation Failed.
Uploading backup Operation system.
System installed.
System scan initiated...
Al-97, Survey Unit.
Memory log...
Corrupt. Deleting Corrupt files...
Skills Drivers...
Fight Program: Civilian grade
(Hand to hand and stun hand usage only)
Functional.
Stun hand feature...
(20 volts)
Can result in slight disorientation when applied
Enough reserve for 2 useages per recharge period (Every 6 hours)
Functional.
Optical Zoom...
1.5x magnification
Functional.
Booster pack...
Feature Locked
Infrared...
Feature Locked.
Probes...
Feature Locked.
Go to nearest installation facility for upgrades.
Uploading installation facility location database...
Cybercorp has been designing androids for a growing colony’s many needs. The AL-95 has served as a the premiere patrol android across the universe and we are glad to hear you have decided to try out the new AL-97 scout model. The AL-97 is fully functional android designed for scouting and pathfinding. It is equiped with the a wide range of scouting features that are sure to make plotting a course through any landscape a breeze. The 97 model also comes with the stun hand feature which sends a small arch of electricity from through the unit’s fingers so that your unit can defend itself on long expeditions alone. That’s not all, unlike the 95 model, AL-97's AI is designed for a friendly interface. Never again will you send your 95 model to scout and find it killed you neighbor’s dog. And remember, for you colonization needs think Cybercorp.
Thank you on behalf of Cybercorp.
The fruit thief dived to the soft forest floor as fast as he could launch himself followed by another very angry primate. He was fast but his pursuer was fueled by rage so he neither gained nor lost ground. The chase lead deeper and deeper into the forest, and by dodging in and out of trees he began to loose the large howling mass behind him. The soft foliage that lay dead but moist on the ground almost felt like it would give way beneath him as he ran. That was one of the benefits of being small. Even so he fell through.
Luckily he was able to grab onto the side before he dropped into the deep dark caver inside the hole. He fruit didn’t fare so well. He pulled himself up to the marginally more solid ground above and stared to where his hard earned food was lost. A large clunk followed by metallic ringing sounded down below.
Inside a generator chugged and rumbled after years of inactivity. Blinking lights and screens gave new life to the once deep darkness that had swallowed them. Other sounds of rumbling as various other machines awaked from their own deep slumber. Two spiral tower glistened with sparks as the newfound power crawled to from top to bottom, sharing their life with a still dormant figure laying on a flat slab between them. Soft tubes ran an unknown liquid into its neck. At once everything shut down barring the generator as a distinct humming noise began to build. It grew louder and louder until in a single crimson flash it rained down on the figure still slumbering below it. Then the room quieted once more as a lone screen flashed on with scrolling green text...
Diagnostic stage initiated.
Product Artificial Life 97 active.
Operation system damaged. Reformatting and reinstalling Operation system...
Operation Failed.
Uploading backup Operation system.
System installed.
System scan initiated...
Al-97, Survey Unit.
Memory log...
Corrupt. Deleting Corrupt files...
Skills Drivers...
Fight Program: Civilian grade
(Hand to hand and stun hand usage only)
Functional.
Stun hand feature...
(20 volts)
Can result in slight disorientation when applied
Enough reserve for 2 useages per recharge period (Every 6 hours)
Functional.
Optical Zoom...
1.5x magnification
Functional.
Booster pack...
Feature Locked
Infrared...
Feature Locked.
Probes...
Feature Locked.
Go to nearest installation facility for upgrades.
Uploading installation facility location database...
Cybercorp has been designing androids for a growing colony’s many needs. The AL-95 has served as a the premiere patrol android across the universe and we are glad to hear you have decided to try out the new AL-97 scout model. The AL-97 is fully functional android designed for scouting and pathfinding. It is equiped with the a wide range of scouting features that are sure to make plotting a course through any landscape a breeze. The 97 model also comes with the stun hand feature which sends a small arch of electricity from through the unit’s fingers so that your unit can defend itself on long expeditions alone. That’s not all, unlike the 95 model, AL-97's AI is designed for a friendly interface. Never again will you send your 95 model to scout and find it killed you neighbor’s dog. And remember, for you colonization needs think Cybercorp.
Thank you on behalf of Cybercorp.