After the satisfying answer given by the human, the unit let her be. It then stood up, looking at the human.
[::: The only problem that we need to clear out is to make sure that the entity 'Technocracy of Auxo' is in good terms with your kind and we do not control this. The reason why it can be a problem is because their presence is high and if they see you carrying something from our kind they will probably take this as a 'profanity' :::]
The unit thought for a moment and a solution was soon made. It was a possible one among many. The solution it had was that the Starlight Research Consortium will need to be 'partners' With the Technocracy of Auxo. But the lack of information about the Starlight Research Consortium could be dangerous. Before saying a solution to the problem, the unit decided to interrogate again the human.
[::: Tell me more about your kind. What is the purpose of the entity 'Starlight Research Consortium'? What do you seek? What do you want to achieve? :::]
After seemingly satisfying their curiosity and assuading their worries, if they even worried the same way humans did, Lillian relaxed somewhat but continued looking for any signs they might change their minds at any moment's notice. "Well, the Auxesians have already collaborated and cooperated with us on several occasions already so I'm sure there's no need to worry about that .. at least in the short-term." She would reply, taking a deep breath of the filtered, artificial air her suit's internal tanks were feeding to her, exhaling softly afterwards as the researcher crossed their arms.
"As I said before, the SLRC aim to explore the unknown, reveal the hidden, and document the mysterious for the sake of furthering our knowledge and benefiting humanity as a whole. It's what our founder wants, therefore it's what I've aimed to do since setting out from Tau-23."
The robot got closer again after the human said the last part of her first sentence. ''..benefiting humanity as a whole.''
[::: Benefiting humanity? Your species is not ready. If humanity can't act as an unity and if you want knowledge that you don't possess, try to visualize the scenario and tell me your conclusion :::]
It was the first time that phylosophy was now in the discussion.
[::: While you are processing with what we said, follow us entity 'Doctor Lillian Genda' :::]
The unit rised its right arm pointing a corridor, inviting the human to walk. The robot prefered to have the human infront of it. This way, it can sees all the movement of the human. They both took the corridor and walked for a moment. The ambiance was the same thing as the hangar, lifeless and empty. It changed when they reached a hublo with a view of Planet Gammu. The robot pointed the planet.
[::: You see this planet, right? Even if it is our 'home', we are decaying with the cycles and the threats of those entities: ' The Core' , 'The Order' and 'Corsairs'. Those are the main ones but the list can be longer than this. If we are decaying and if humanity want knowledge to improve, don't you think it would be better if our kind stays and 'tries to teach' humans ? :::]
"I'm not one to judge or deny what we've done since coming to this star system. I've read enough about our wars, conflicts, and pettiness enough to know that we won't ever be under one banner. It's enough that even if the worse comes to pass that knowledge was left behind to give those that want to continue on a chance to rebuild, overthrow, or renew old alliances." Lillian would reply, conviction in her voice as she confidently retorted the obvious Unit's views upon "humanity" as a whole, following after the Unit as it led her further into the ship's dank, dark corridors. At least, despite some disagreements on viewpoints, the scientist had been given the opportunity to see Planet Gammu. Even if it was only just a hologram.
She shook her head as the unit explained, lips pursing as she pondered on it's words. "Everyone wants knowledge and technology to improve, to survive, and to better kill the next threat that comes along. For every person willing to work with you there are a dozen others that want to exploit, take, and destroy you," Lillian would explain, looking over the planet fascmile as she did. "I'm sure you've all already made plans just in case they all decide to come along and take by force what they've wanted since your opening steps into the stars. You already know that we as a whole are not ready to co-exist or work with you. I'm sure even I and the Auxesians are the few exceptions that have popped up in your consensus as 'agreeable' proxies and 'possible' allies."
Her point of view was not the same as its point of view. It was obvious to the artificial being. After all, they were different and lived different things. It did not want to argue but just exposing its view of actual things. In a way, it let the chance to the human to know better Unit-9467F. It looked at the human.
[::: We have plans but already with few allies, it makes things harder. We have two outposts and both are slowly decaying as well. Lack of maintenance. We are sure that your kind can provide us in what we need and of course the entity 'Technocracy of Auxo' would already gave a word to you... Maybe? We are currently collecting what is necessary to be preserved and then set course elsewhere. Although it is important to recover everything, evolving is even more primary :::]
The unit ended what it wanted to say for now, letting the human a moment of reflexion.
[::: As you can understand, there is many options on how your kind can help us. We already said what we personally request. However, if you, entity 'Doctor Lillian Genda' want to do more, then you will be an important element to be considered in the future. As a human would say, 'help us and be rewarded' :::]
"Hum, I'd need to know a little more before I commit myself to anything beyond mutual cooperation, but I can at the very least assist with keeping an eye out for anyone wanting to exploit you and your people." Lillian would reply after some time in thought, uncrossing her arms as she looked about the ship interior a little more. Barren and devoid of any creature comforts it was the true embodiment of utilitarian practicality. She would wait for his response, explanation, whichever came first. The scientist wasn't averse to helping if it meant positive results would come out of it.
She readied herself for the approaching Unit, slowly getting accustomed to it's unusual method of approaching, like a magnifier upon a petri-dish. "No, I'd like to know what else I would have to do to earn the trust of yourself and the consensus at large." Lillian would reply, lifting and checking her wrist as she kept an eye on her oxygen and air levels. She had decided not to wear the powered armor that the SLRC had given out to all it's employees, opting instead to come unarmed, unarmored, and with open hands as requested. "And of course I'd like for the sharing of knowledge to be a mutual relationship, not one of give and take."
[::: As mentionned, report what you see and hear to us. Additonaly, we will request some resources from you and in due time, you bring them to a specific zone we will choose. Of course, in exchange, knowledge and more time will be given to you, entity 'Doctor Lillian Genda'. Is it more clear? Because your kind is yet less known then the entity 'Technocracy of Auxo', it is normal that we only authorize only one to stay around Planet Gammu's vicinity :::]
The terms and conditions had been set between herself and this one unit of the massive consensus that had made it's home down upon Planet Gammu. Artificial intelligent life forms. She sighed, nodding, having gotten this much was as good as it was going to get for her. For them. For now. "Agreed. How shall we sign this accord between yourself and I? I assume you don't have paper .. or even have a use for it." The researcher replied, giving the construct a raised brow and a look of questioning.