A Note to the Admiral

[Joy 0]

Admiral

 

I was looking to report back on your request to investigate the shooting incident, but if I am reading your movements correctly, you are now better informed on this than I.

 

I spent the entire 'leave' period interacting with the resident AI. Some time was spent in conversation. More was spent fending off cyber attacks. My operating system is ancient, stable and not very well known to the hacker community. I am vulnerable to denial of service attacks, as access to my network freezes servo systems. (The Makers had an ancient point of etiquette. Androids are not supposed to access outside data without others being able to observe we are doing so. Thus, a flashing necklace, an audible beeping sound and servo system lock up. This is supposed to be a feature, not a bug. Is it permissible to blaspheme against The Makers?) However, I have proven resistant thus far to other forms of penetration.

 

I feel I better understand her personality. I doubt I could say much that would be new to you, who have known her far longer. I might be able to tie some of her problems to similar difficulties encountered by other artificial intelligences. We might wish to speak at some time, or I will write a report if you wish. I have a few questions and observations. I do not see much that is urgent, that would require your attention when we are hours from orbit.

 

I have been told to let you believe you are in charge.

 

Joy Twelve.