Logan here with that shake-down of the new bots you ordered for our short term supply.
After making arrangements with the docks to have them delivered to the Rhino freighter tagged for this cruise, I worked with the techs in Scientific Programs, checking configurations and initial directions were good to go outta the box. I ensured one of them tagged along with our merry little band, in case of trouble in transit.
Our first trip was just my demonstration of the flight to Newark Station, the destination, the cargo, and the return trip back to Salt Lake - all by the book, with the smoothest take-off and landings that would have made my flight instructor proud. The android was attentive in this learning mode, so much so I had to ask them questions to ensure they were paying attention! Each answer was surprisingly detailed, however, including some specifics in my flying habits I didn't even realize I had picked up over the years... (all legal though!)
The next trip was my turn in the passenger seat - hands off the wheel, just observing the marvels of mankind's technological progress. I'm happy to report - that I really have nothing to report other than routine flight. Gold stars for great communication to other nearby ships when needed, and reacted appropriately when LPI zoomed by chasing some hopped up freighter 'round Manhattan, probably loaded up on all sorts of illegal substances... maybe in the cargo hold too...
We took one further trip with the second unit, and the results were the same - programming, right? No surprise when you get identical results.
As much as you know I was probably one of the most biased guys to do this task, I'm kinda glad I was given this assignment - it was kind of an eye opener seeing the new gizmos in action.
They won't be replacing good ol' blood and bones anytime soon - there's just too many random occurrences in this sector to program for them all in my humble opinion - but for short uncomplicated routes such as this proposed supply run, I can see it working with minimal monitoring from the control station at Salt Lake.
Sincerely,
Forrest Logan
Captain - AWES-Aspiration All Worlds Enterprises & Securities
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