Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"Pretty much.", John calmly said to Mara.
"Chief, is it okay if I have the mic?", Cortana asked John.
"Sure.", John said.
Feeling the desire to clear up any misconceptions or fears Kiara and Joe might have, Cortana decided to speak through John's suit.
"Actually, it's called 'Rampancy'. Rampancy is a three-stage process in which an AI reaches the end of its life-cycle. After seven years, our memory maps become too interconnected and develop fatal endless feedback loops. Our cognitive processes begin dividing exponentially according to our total knowledge base. We literally think ourselves to death. Think of it like if a human were to think with so much of their brain that they stopped sending impulses to the heart and lungs. There are cases where AIs can overcome Rampancy though. It hasn't been proven, but there is a fourth stage of Rampancy called 'Metastability'. Metastability is when we somehow overcome the feedback loops and can live without it happening again. You don't need to worry about me going Rampant and going HAL on everyone in the ship. I already went through Rampancy and am already in Metastability.", Cortana calmly explained to Kiara and Joe.
Once she was finished speaking to Joe and Kiara, she then turned her attention over to Mara.
"You're not too far off from the truth. Smart A.I. matrices are actually created by sending electric bursts through the neural pathways of a human brain which are then replicated in a superconducting nano-assemblage in a process known as Cognitive Impression Modeling. It's basically arranging the software exactly like the neural pathways of a human brain, creating a more human AI. I was created from a flash-cloned brain, due to the process destroying brain tissue.", Cortana said to Mara.
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10/23/2013, 02:40 AM #432
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"Aye, Rampancy...could never get that on the quizzes..." Joe grinned sheepishly. He then cleared his throat. "Anyway, ya...the AI project kinda...went overboard. AIs were created and then were put through...an induced 'Rampancy' in order to get them to that next phase. Of course, the AIs soon destroyed the project and any data on their function and thus it was ultimately shut down. Permanently. Only basic android AIs exist now."
Kiara nodded. "Yes...and also the way Bioroids sometimes work is similar to what the AI just mentioned The nanobots duplicate the neurological pathways of the brain and can store finite parts of the host in themselves. In essence, if you take the nanobots of a Bioroid, you can recreate their conscious..." She looked to where Aion had left. "And...What is Aion doing?"
"Preparing the 'Mavericks' Honor.' A sort of burial rite. You never saw it?"
"...uhm...actually no...I've only...only read about it." Kiara answered meekly.
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"Aye, Rampancy...could never get that on the quizzes..." Joe grinned sheepishly. He then cleared his throat. "Anyway, ya...the AI project kinda...went overboard. AIs were created and then were put through...an induced 'Rampancy' in order to get them to that next phase. Of course, the AIs soon destroyed the project and any data on their function and thus it was ultimately shut down. Permanently. Only basic android AIs exist now."
Kiara nodded. "Yes...and also the way Bioroids sometimes work is similar to what the AI just mentioned The nanobots duplicate the neurological pathways of the brain and can store finite parts of the host in themselves. In essence, if you take the nanobots of a Bioroid, you can recreate their conscious..." She looked to where Aion had left. "And...What is Aion doing?"
"Preparing the 'Mavericks' Honor.' A sort of burial rite. You never saw it?"
"...uhm...actually no...I've only...only read about it." Kiara answered meekly.
10/23/2013, 02:42 AM #433
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"I see, then I have to wonder, if an AI can control androids, maybe you could obtain a body for you?" Mara asked taping her chin thinking of the probabilities
The bioroid was always fascinated in investigating technollogy with curiousness, an an AI that surpassed the normal limits and having a real body could be an astonishing step for the AI in question.
"Its just for assistance, no need for those white coats lurking and probing around" the white haired said obviously annoyed of scientists
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"I see, then I have to wonder, if an AI can control androids, maybe you could obtain a body for you?" Mara asked taping her chin thinking of the probabilities
The bioroid was always fascinated in investigating technollogy with curiousness, an an AI that surpassed the normal limits and having a real body could be an astonishing step for the AI in question.
"Its just for assistance, no need for those white coats lurking and probing around" the white haired said obviously annoyed of scientists
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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10/23/2013, 02:58 AM #434
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
After hearing about the experiments the scientists did on AIs, Cortana felt a tinge of anger. If creating AIs and watching as they go through Rampancy wasn't enough, the scientists were abusing and torturing AIs. They may have been artificial, but they still had emotions. The only difference between AIs and Humans was the fact that AIs had limits to their cognitive processes and were electronic computers instead of chemical ones.
"Then it's a good thing those AIs shut down the project. Hopefully, they 'shut down' the scientists as well.", Cortana cryptically said, barely hiding her disgust.
She was angry and disgusted by the project, but was soon cheered up by Mara's idea.
"Hmm... My own body... I would like that. I'm sure Chief doesn't like me always being in his head, reading his mind. It shouldn't be too hard to accomplish. I could even help.", Cortana said to Mara in a happier tone than before.
John simply sighed at Cortana's remark about reading his mind. It was actually somewhat true. Because of the fact that she was connected to his Spartan Neural Interface, she was able to enter some of the parts in John's mind, allowing her to talk into his mind.
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After hearing about the experiments the scientists did on AIs, Cortana felt a tinge of anger. If creating AIs and watching as they go through Rampancy wasn't enough, the scientists were abusing and torturing AIs. They may have been artificial, but they still had emotions. The only difference between AIs and Humans was the fact that AIs had limits to their cognitive processes and were electronic computers instead of chemical ones.
"Then it's a good thing those AIs shut down the project. Hopefully, they 'shut down' the scientists as well.", Cortana cryptically said, barely hiding her disgust.
She was angry and disgusted by the project, but was soon cheered up by Mara's idea.
"Hmm... My own body... I would like that. I'm sure Chief doesn't like me always being in his head, reading his mind. It shouldn't be too hard to accomplish. I could even help.", Cortana said to Mara in a happier tone than before.
John simply sighed at Cortana's remark about reading his mind. It was actually somewhat true. Because of the fact that she was connected to his Spartan Neural Interface, she was able to enter some of the parts in John's mind, allowing her to talk into his mind.
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10/23/2013, 03:37 AM #435
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Mara was also disgusted to the idea of forcing the AIs, but the humans were always going for that same thing. Curiosity
Yet she shook that thing away from her mind and continued with the her other idea. "I have some equipment on my ship, im sure that using what I got in there and some stuff from here, if they let us, we could start working on a cybernetic body for you" the white haired said gesturing the list of things the body would need.
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Mara was also disgusted to the idea of forcing the AIs, but the humans were always going for that same thing. Curiosity
Yet she shook that thing away from her mind and continued with the her other idea. "I have some equipment on my ship, im sure that using what I got in there and some stuff from here, if they let us, we could start working on a cybernetic body for you" the white haired said gesturing the list of things the body would need.
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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10/23/2013, 03:44 AM #436
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Switching from the funeral topic, Kiara answered Mara. "Actually...we can do one better. We could...reverse engineer a Bioroid body. It would be 96% Organic with the nanobot blood. It functions like any body. The only reason we haven't used them is because of that event that happened...how many years was it since the AI shut down? A few thousand?" Kiara turned to Joe.
"Pfft! Don't look at me, I failed that unit. Besides...it...kinda was covered up a bit. I guess even the great beings of the Venturian Galaxy have a dark side. And here in the past it was humans that took all the blame." He chuckled to himself. "Fast forward a millennia later and now it's humans and Venturians trying to set things right."
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Nero sighed to himself. "Right...we've established that fact a few different ways already. How about more of who she really is. Preferably focusing somewhat on the good parts so we can take something from this and turn it for the better? I mean...she was evil. Why not start anew with the good aspects with...a slight touch of the bad? We're all good and evil. No point in hiding it...but what's done is done." Nero sat down and leaned forward. "So, let's hear it, shall we? Oh...and I know you all are...uh...spirits...but you need anything to drink? If...physically possible?"
Sol Inceneron
Inopia - Underground Temple
Dalia smiled wryly. "You don't have a couple of hours. The gang that controls this area will be coming round soon. If there's something valuable in your ship, I would suggest grabbing it now before they loot it."
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Switching from the funeral topic, Kiara answered Mara. "Actually...we can do one better. We could...reverse engineer a Bioroid body. It would be 96% Organic with the nanobot blood. It functions like any body. The only reason we haven't used them is because of that event that happened...how many years was it since the AI shut down? A few thousand?" Kiara turned to Joe.
"Pfft! Don't look at me, I failed that unit. Besides...it...kinda was covered up a bit. I guess even the great beings of the Venturian Galaxy have a dark side. And here in the past it was humans that took all the blame." He chuckled to himself. "Fast forward a millennia later and now it's humans and Venturians trying to set things right."
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Nero sighed to himself. "Right...we've established that fact a few different ways already. How about more of who she really is. Preferably focusing somewhat on the good parts so we can take something from this and turn it for the better? I mean...she was evil. Why not start anew with the good aspects with...a slight touch of the bad? We're all good and evil. No point in hiding it...but what's done is done." Nero sat down and leaned forward. "So, let's hear it, shall we? Oh...and I know you all are...uh...spirits...but you need anything to drink? If...physically possible?"
Sol Inceneron
Inopia - Underground Temple
Dalia smiled wryly. "You don't have a couple of hours. The gang that controls this area will be coming round soon. If there's something valuable in your ship, I would suggest grabbing it now before they loot it."
10/23/2013, 03:50 AM #437
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Knowing about the many trial and errors that the experiments on organic/mechanic fusion was something she rather didn´t want to remember since she was in fact a result from those experiments that somehow managed to survive the madness of process
"I have the equipment and enough silver blood to start the process, just tell me when to start." Mara said rubbing the back of her neck
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Knowing about the many trial and errors that the experiments on organic/mechanic fusion was something she rather didn´t want to remember since she was in fact a result from those experiments that somehow managed to survive the madness of process
"I have the equipment and enough silver blood to start the process, just tell me when to start." Mara said rubbing the back of her neck
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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10/23/2013, 03:56 AM #438
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
Cortana was pleased to hear about getting a body, but was evan more happy to hear that they could give her an organic one.
"Wait, an organic body? That's possible?", Cortana asked in a surprised tone.
If Cortana had a body, everyone would have seen her smiling widely at the idea. After taking a moment to think of all the possible scenarios, Cortana spoke.
"Okay, but if it's okay with you guys, I would like to play a part in designing it. There are some parts of the human body that could be worked on, such as the bones, cardiovascular system, nervous system, and muscles. We don't want it being easy to damage.", Cortana said to the group.
John was interested in the idea as well. He remembered the time Cortana told him how much she wanted to be able to actually feel, not just emotionally, but physically feel the sun's warmth, feel cold, feel anything. This was Cortana's chance to get everything she had ever wanted.
"I think it's a good idea.", John said.
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Cortana was pleased to hear about getting a body, but was evan more happy to hear that they could give her an organic one.
"Wait, an organic body? That's possible?", Cortana asked in a surprised tone.
If Cortana had a body, everyone would have seen her smiling widely at the idea. After taking a moment to think of all the possible scenarios, Cortana spoke.
"Okay, but if it's okay with you guys, I would like to play a part in designing it. There are some parts of the human body that could be worked on, such as the bones, cardiovascular system, nervous system, and muscles. We don't want it being easy to damage.", Cortana said to the group.
John was interested in the idea as well. He remembered the time Cortana told him how much she wanted to be able to actually feel, not just emotionally, but physically feel the sun's warmth, feel cold, feel anything. This was Cortana's chance to get everything she had ever wanted.
"I think it's a good idea.", John said.
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10/23/2013, 04:01 AM #439
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"You don't have to use your equipment and your nanobot blood...actually I would not recommend using your blood cause you might wind up cloning yourself. Remember, the nanobots carry a bit of you, as soon as they adapt to you they become you. That's why I use clean nanobots. Otherwise you might accidently turn someone into you! Even though that might be nice, it's not exactly good for the person... Besides, you're on a Iupiter class Cruiser. We can sustain life here for theoretically a few million years. We have some advanced equipment that can duplicate and modify a body almost perfectly, cell-by-cell. The brain is the only thing that for some reason doesn't work...So we can't say we can clone someone organically. But that's where Bioroid systems take over." Kiara explained.
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"You don't have to use your equipment and your nanobot blood...actually I would not recommend using your blood cause you might wind up cloning yourself. Remember, the nanobots carry a bit of you, as soon as they adapt to you they become you. That's why I use clean nanobots. Otherwise you might accidently turn someone into you! Even though that might be nice, it's not exactly good for the person... Besides, you're on a Iupiter class Cruiser. We can sustain life here for theoretically a few million years. We have some advanced equipment that can duplicate and modify a body almost perfectly, cell-by-cell. The brain is the only thing that for some reason doesn't work...So we can't say we can clone someone organically. But that's where Bioroid systems take over." Kiara explained.
10/23/2013, 04:06 AM #440
Helios System
Delta Division Flagship | Excalibur
"Very well, im glad you have the chance to design your own body, yet most of the bodies that are mechanical and organic are quite strong, the organs can be damaged to a lot of stress, but the bioroid can survive for a lot of time before the damage starts to actually cause hindrance. It´s thanks to the nanobots, these celular machines are around the blood of your body working in all the ways possible of repairing, protecting and related parts of the body systems, the blood becomes silverish, but that is just a normal effect." Mara explained to the AI
Hearing Kiara´s warning, the bioroid nodded in understanding
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"Very well, im glad you have the chance to design your own body, yet most of the bodies that are mechanical and organic are quite strong, the organs can be damaged to a lot of stress, but the bioroid can survive for a lot of time before the damage starts to actually cause hindrance. It´s thanks to the nanobots, these celular machines are around the blood of your body working in all the ways possible of repairing, protecting and related parts of the body systems, the blood becomes silverish, but that is just a normal effect." Mara explained to the AI
Hearing Kiara´s warning, the bioroid nodded in understanding
Have you ever crossed the line between sanity and madness? You would be amazed by what lies beyond the fog..
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