location: Lachesis gunboat, Valravn Citadel, Inverness system lead: Commander Freud, Roland
Summary
I. Introduction
Having no experience in commanding large ships, Freud considered it unwise to endanger the lives of people by taking command of them. Instead, it was decided to repair and refit an 'Inquisitor' class gunboat that would be controlled by AI.
In addition to introducing a full-fledged combat unit, the project also aims to delve deeper into the topic of AI and, perhaps, achieve a better understanding of the functioning of Atropos units, the method of creation of which is “hardwired” into Commander Freud on a subconscious level.
II. Evaluation
The hull of the 'Inquisitor' gunboat requires extensive repairs and the installation of new equipment. The completion of this process, however, is only a matter of time.
Designing a suitable AI, an inherently more complex task, appears feasible due to the unique characteristics of Commander Freud. However, this requires a degree of caution due to the incomplete understanding of the processes used to create Atropos units.
recording...
location: valravn citadel, inverness system
current date: 26.06.834
local time: 17:43
detected entities: locksmith
Project Update I
"Managed to get the 'Inquisitor' flying. No small feat considering it was little more than just a hull with holes in it."
"Thrusters and engines are fine. Life support systems are fully operational. Installing weapons and other basic equipment is a trivial task and is only a matter of time. Quarters for the ship's crew... Not needed."
The man pauses his work, looking at the ship before him.
"I managed to provide the ship with a certain degree of autonomy. Even now, Lachesis is able to carry out basic commands and provide support in battle on its own. However, this is not even close to real AI."
"At this point, I have to admit that I lack an understanding of how an AI functions. It might be worth requesting help from the Technocracy again if I can't manage on my own. Usually my hands themselves lead me to the desired result... It just works that way. But not in this case."
"Perhaps the reason is simply that I can’t picture what exactly I should get in the end."