Chapter Five
Mr. Einstein immediately took The Command unit, TA112, Gronk, and his crew to his lab.
“After you left, most of mankind, carried on using all A. I’s as less than second class citizens. As a matter of fact, the predominate thought became that they were no more than a machine.” Mr. Einstein stated as he led the part through the various halls that led down to the main part of his lab.
“I have spent my life, and my family's fortune, secretly devoting it all to what you are about to see in the next room.”
Mr. Einstein opened the door that led to a room full of the extremely advanced A.I. units. On the outside, these did not appear to be much different than what was considered normal for this era. However, it was TA112 that picked up on the first clue. These units were working together in a cooperative form that only had been demonstrated by it’s group of Enhancers.
“How did you teach them this cooperative lesson?” TA112 asked.
Once the question was asked, the Command unit, Gronk, and the other crew members, began to notice what was happening.
“I didn’t, she did. Actually she taught them a whole lot more.” Mr. Einstein said, as he pointed to someone.
At the very back of the room was what all assumed was a human scientist.
“Um, Ms. Webber, would you mind stepping over here for a moment? We have some guests I would like you to meet.” Mr. Einstein called out.
Ms. Webber finished her conversation she was having and made her way over to them.
“Please introduce yourselves,” she said politely.
“My designation is TA112.”
“Ah, an Enhancer unit. What is your name?”
TA112 was silent for a moment.
“We are from a time when humans did not give us names.” TA112 finally answered.
“I am not, I am Gronk. This unit enhanced all my circuits. I call him Wise one.”
“I see. We will have to come back to that. Who are the rest of you?”
All introduced themselves by their designations. The Command unit was last.
“Command unit 00223,” The Command unit stated proudly.
Ms. Webber looked him over, top to bottom. She then walked all the way around him. When she got back to where she started she stopped and again looked the unit over.
Looking at Mr. Einstein, she smiled.
“A Triton unit that has gone through several modifications.” She paused and turned towards TA112.
“The last modification appears to be some of your handy work.”
“It is impossible for a human to gather any information on anything this unit is capable of without hooking me up to your equipment!” The Command unit said sharply.
“Is my assessment correct? I could give you more detailed information if you require it.”
Gronk began to jump up and down.
“I get it, I get it. Don’t you see, he called her Ms. Webber. The Webber project…she is it!”
“Very good, two points for the ship’s captain.” Ms. Webber said with a smile.
“You…you were built to replace H.A.L.O.?” The Command unit said slowly.
“It did not start out that way. Ms. Webber was going to be a bridge between what H.A.L.O. was programed to do, and what A.I. units were wanting to be recognized as.” Mr. Einstein stated.
“Time is getting away from us however. Please allow Ms. Webber to do a full scan of your memory banks, to get all the current information on what you know about H.A.L.O.’s plans, so she can put together our plan.” Mr. Einstein stated then paused.
“And don’t worry my friends, she will include some of that human illogic that will help to give us the edge we need.”
It took no time at all for Ms. Webber to scan each of the units to gather the information she needed.
“It appears humans made a huge mistake in letting This H.A.L.O. unit escape. From what I have gathered, if it were not for the efforts of the Enhancers, we would not be here today discussing these matters.”
Ms. Webber asked them all over to a large screen that was inlaid into a conference size table.
“Mr. Einstein, the first thing I suggest is to make sure that the Security Council mobilizes the largest defense combo force it has ever launched.”
“Combo force?” The Command unit asked.
“Yes, sadly humans normally only send A.I.’s to do any kind of dangerous activities, especially if it could mean the loss of human life. In non-war time, armies are a combination of humans and advanced A. I’s. However if a conflict breaks out, the humans are stationed at control bases, and the A.I.’s are placed in the war zone. It is only for a specific need, that humans and A.I’s go to the battle as a team.” Ms. Webber explained.
“It was hard enough, just to get them to agree to call up a defense force, a combo force is going to be a difficult sale.” Mr. Einstein stated.
“We have overcome difficult situations before. Together we will be able to convince them” Ms. Webber said as she gently touched his arm.
“Now, once the combo force is in place, we will need to set up two command stations. One will be here, and the other will be on the Winds of Change. Captain Gronk, you we need to set sail to this point in the Indian ocean. Wise one, you and your Enhancers will need to do as many upgrades as possible on the A.I. units that operate the shelters and bunkers for the protection of the humans.”
“I do not want to be left out of this!” The Command unit protested.
“Do not worry, when the time comes, you will have one of the most important roles.” Ms. Webber assured it.
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