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Data Recording 001: This is a pretty strange test...
[Early afternoon during a school week in suburbia is usually quiet. Before the kids return from school and the parents are currently working, there is not much to break the silence or stillness of a suburban neighborhood. The block along Mitchell Road sure seems like no exception. Other than the sounds of birds and the occasional passerby, it is pretty quiet. That is about to change though.
In the back yard of 1450 Mitchell Road, beside a small doghouse with "Tachikoma" written on it, lays a rather large machine. Mostly blue, the machine looks very much like a mechanical spider, what with the large pod attached to the back and the multiple limbs.
Speaking of the large pod, if someone was in it, they would see the monitor screens inside light up, as if a computer was booting up. Shortly after this, the machine starts to move, slowly standing up as if it just woke up.]
"Huh? This isn't the lab. Where am I?"
[Tachikoma takes a look around, the eyes scanning around as it takes in the neighborhood scene.]
"This isn't Section 9 HQ either. I don't think I'm even in Niihama. Maybe this is some kind of exercise and part of my memory was just damaged?"
[It stands still a moment as it does a system check. Again, if someone was there, they see the monitors flash tons of error messages.]
"What? What's this? Almost all my systems down? Weapon systems? Wires? Net connectivity? I can't even contact the others Tachikomas or members of Section 9? What exactly is going on here? Well, at least I can still move, and my voice synthesizer is working. Maybe my first idea was right and this is just some new way to test our abilities."
[Tachikoma takes a look around again, this time as if it is looking for something specific.]
"Hrrm, we're not usually deployed in suburban environments. Maybe that's the point of this? And my weapon systems are disabled to lessen the chance of harming innocents. I probably should take a look around and see if I can locate the other Tachikomas or at least to gather more information. I better be careful though, it seems like the least amount of collateral damage is a major part of this exercise."
[After having said that, the Tachikoma suddenly realizes something and focuses its eyes on the ground beneath it. A multiple ton multiped tank moving around upon grass is not exactly good for the yard, as many divots and gouges are left around its legs. It pauses, almost as if it is embarrassed. It then slowly, with care, picks its way toward the street, lifting each leg purposely so as to reduce the chance of causing any more damage to the lawn.]
"I sure hope that won't get me in trouble..."
[With that said, and finally upon concrete, the Tachikoma engages its wheels and drives system, preceding down the road at about the speed of a bike.]
In the back yard of 1450 Mitchell Road, beside a small doghouse with "Tachikoma" written on it, lays a rather large machine. Mostly blue, the machine looks very much like a mechanical spider, what with the large pod attached to the back and the multiple limbs.
Speaking of the large pod, if someone was in it, they would see the monitor screens inside light up, as if a computer was booting up. Shortly after this, the machine starts to move, slowly standing up as if it just woke up.]
"Huh? This isn't the lab. Where am I?"
[Tachikoma takes a look around, the eyes scanning around as it takes in the neighborhood scene.]
"This isn't Section 9 HQ either. I don't think I'm even in Niihama. Maybe this is some kind of exercise and part of my memory was just damaged?"
[It stands still a moment as it does a system check. Again, if someone was there, they see the monitors flash tons of error messages.]
"What? What's this? Almost all my systems down? Weapon systems? Wires? Net connectivity? I can't even contact the others Tachikomas or members of Section 9? What exactly is going on here? Well, at least I can still move, and my voice synthesizer is working. Maybe my first idea was right and this is just some new way to test our abilities."
[Tachikoma takes a look around again, this time as if it is looking for something specific.]
"Hrrm, we're not usually deployed in suburban environments. Maybe that's the point of this? And my weapon systems are disabled to lessen the chance of harming innocents. I probably should take a look around and see if I can locate the other Tachikomas or at least to gather more information. I better be careful though, it seems like the least amount of collateral damage is a major part of this exercise."
[After having said that, the Tachikoma suddenly realizes something and focuses its eyes on the ground beneath it. A multiple ton multiped tank moving around upon grass is not exactly good for the yard, as many divots and gouges are left around its legs. It pauses, almost as if it is embarrassed. It then slowly, with care, picks its way toward the street, lifting each leg purposely so as to reduce the chance of causing any more damage to the lawn.]
"I sure hope that won't get me in trouble..."
[With that said, and finally upon concrete, the Tachikoma engages its wheels and drives system, preceding down the road at about the speed of a bike.]
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[Tachikoma has been excitedly talking about this topic with gestures now, but at least it has moved to the sidewalk to avoid any further damage to lawns.]
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A ghost? There are no such things as ghosts.
OH GOD SO MUCH RESEARCH I NEEDED TO DO, I HOPE YOU LIKE A LOT OF TALKING
But usually it is generally assumed they exist since it explains why even if a person is fully cyborg, they still act like an individual and as themselves. Not just a collection of memories and data. Since it's believed that humans contain a ghost, they can always keep their humanity no matter what happens to their body, since it can always go on!
A ghost is also the main way to differentiate between a human and robot now since robotics have advanced to the point where a robot can be made physically indistinguishable from a human!
It's also the reason why there's usually such strict limitations on AIs in general. While my AI is given leeway because I need to function much more like a normal human and if I wasn't flexible, then I wouldn't be a useful support machine, most AIs are restricted in how flexible and adaptable they are and are constantly monitored for fear they would develop a ghost, since that could create many problems.
For one, many religions have a belief that a deity is the one that gives humans ghosts, so if an AI were to develop one on its own, there would be much controversy and upheaval as the ramifications would be dealt with.
Another problem is the fear that if an AI gains a ghost and such a level of consciousness, then it may decide to turn against humans and incite a "Rise of the Machines" scenario trying to harm them, or worse. But that fear is mostly based on bad speculation and outdated media fictions. There's really no basis for that fear in this day and age, if you ask me, and is a little bit racist against us AIs. Humph.
[The last bit Tachikoma punctuates with an expelled air sound and even crosses its arms in front as if its mad to be so discriminated against.]
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Yes. People can have rather odd idea's about us.
[Flood the enrichment center with nuerotoxin one time and they'll never let you forget it.]
Usually stupid ones.
Well then, it appears you will be staying with us for the time being.
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Should I help around the house in the meantime? I'll probably look into getting more information about here and see if I can find my comrades, but I can help out around here in between that, I'm sure!
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If you can find work to do around the house we would be very pleased to have your help.