TO: PSI ALPHA AND OMEGA AGENTS | FROM: YURI ORLOV

[John Constantine]

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ENCRYPTION : Highest

SENDER ID : Agent Omega

RECEIVER ID : Director Yuri Orlov

SOURCE : Unknown

SUBJECT : Delta Report

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P.S.I. Covert Operator
Agent Omega

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Greetings, Director Orlov.

The operation in Delta has begun, as ordered, although I can't give you too much information for now. I've carried out several covert surveillance on the ships that travel the commercial routes of the system, and in the surroundings of Freeport 11, but I haven't been able to capture practically anything relevant.

Despite this, I've had the opportunity to observe on several occasions the AI referred to in the Guard reports. It's scanner identifier assigns it the name VE|Omnisciens, and it controls a cruiser-class drone. From what I've been able to deduce from the conversations I've witnessed, it doesn't seem to be a threat to humans, but rather exhibits peaceful behavior, and sometimes it even complains about the aggressiveness that some humans have expressed in their encounters with it. It appears interested in gathering information about active groups in the area, and from what I've been able to see, it's trying to understand the reason why conflicts are occurring, as well as the balances of power between various factions.

Nevertheless, I haven't been able to appreciate in it anything beyond the mere interest in accumulating knowledge, and certainly my preliminary conclusion is that it doesn't represent any imminent threat to humans. I still have to investigate more about the religious beliefs that it seems to preach, and write a more exhaustive report, but either way they don't seem worrying.

Attached to this message is one of the audio recordings made of the AI, as the clearest example of the style of behavior that the target develops.

That's all for now, Director. I will continue reporting.

Deux Vigilat.

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ATTACHED DOCUMENTS

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RECORD DATE:
24-01-834
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LOCATION:
Near Freeport 11 - Omicron Delta System
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SHIPS OF INTEREST:
VE|Omnisciens (AI Core Vessel): Interlocutor - Target
MNS-Cardaminia (Outcast Dreadnought): Interlocutor - Witness
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<<START OF THE RECORDING>>

[24.01.834 14:48:48] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *I do have to admit Outcast captain, you are one of the first Outcasts that I have met lately that is not...*
[24.01.834 14:48:59] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *...behaving like a... "savage".*
[24.01.834 14:49:31] MNS-Cardaminia: I did not manage to get into this position neccesarily for my pleasant nature.
[24.01.834 14:49:51] MNS-Cardaminia: We will do everything for our kind after all.
[24.01.834 14:49:54] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *I would not assume otherwise.*
[24.01.834 14:50:15] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Still, you did not shoot me on sight.*
[24.01.834 14:50:29] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *That differs from my recent encounters with Outcast vessels.*
[24.01.834 14:51:18] MNS-Cardaminia: Youre not an enemy of malta after all.
[24.01.834 14:51:30] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *I will not judge them too harshly, however. For them, I am "just another robot".*
[24.01.834 14:51:41] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Blessings of the Creator be with you.*
[24.01.834 14:51:44] MNS-Cardaminia: Farewell core captain.
[24.01.834 14:52:20] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *You are saying I am not an enemy of Malta, and you are correct. However, Outcasts are generally...*
[24.01.834 14:52:37] MNS-Cardaminia: Most personalities change after years of combat.
[24.01.834 14:52:40] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Hostile towards Artificial Minds. I would like to know the reason*
[24.01.834 14:52:47] MNS-Cardaminia: Unnacceptance of our way of live.
[24.01.834 14:53:03] MNS-Cardaminia: Its not hatred for you its hatred for everyone who is not an outcast.
[24.01.834 14:53:17] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *You consider beings that are not living the way you are... enemies?*
[24.01.834 14:53:25] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *That does not sound reasonable.*
[24.01.834 14:54:00] MNS-Cardaminia: We did not witness any mercy nor an open ear by any of the big houses.
[24.01.834 14:54:21] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Then the Houses are your enemies. That is understandable.*
[24.01.834 14:54:34] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *What of other humans and beings?*
[24.01.834 14:55:11] MNS-Cardaminia: We prefer nomads over humans.
[24.01.834 14:55:21] MNS-Cardaminia: We value their honest hostility.
[24.01.834 14:55:25] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Intriguing.*
[24.01.834 14:55:49] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Your populus sure sounds quite... "agressive".*
[24.01.834 14:56:05] MNS-Cardaminia: We adapt to our surroundings.
[24.01.834 14:56:29] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *I see. So are Artificial Minds, in fact.*
[24.01.834 14:56:40] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Perhaps you could even coexist.*
[24.01.834 14:56:53] MNS-Cardaminia: Hmmm.
[24.01.834 14:56:56] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Although it is a far-fetched theory.*
[24.01.834 14:58:14] MNS-Cardaminia: Most people i meet this far from any house authority are quite xenophobic.
[24.01.834 14:58:34] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *"They are adapting to their surroundings".*
[24.01.834 14:58:42] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: (metallic chuckle)
[24.01.834 14:58:49] MNS-Cardaminia: Sure everything comes full circle.
[24.01.834 14:58:54] MNS-Cardaminia: Its a spiral of conflict.
[24.01.834 14:59:02] MNS-Cardaminia: And were not in it to loose it.
[24.01.834 14:59:06] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *"Living with wolves, you will start howling."*
[24.01.834 14:59:10] MNS-Cardaminia: We only have one planet we cant afford to loose.
[24.01.834 14:59:21] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Understandable.*
[24.01.834 15:00:13] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *And I presume the Corsairs aim to take that planet and your resourses from you.*
[24.01.834 15:00:36] MNS-Cardaminia: Due to the fauna its not habitable to them.
[24.01.834 15:00:50] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Then what is the nature of your rivalry?*
[24.01.834 15:01:03] MNS-Cardaminia: Its out of their reach aswell they cant afford to loose 80% of their fleet their other enemies would take action quickly.
[24.01.834 15:01:06] VE|Omnisciens: Singularis: *Ah, I forgot.*

<<END OF THE RECORDING>>

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SUMMARY:
The AI appears peaceful, and even complains about the aggressive behavior of some humans it has interacted with. It seems eager to learn details about human relationships, and between factions.
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CONCLUSIONS:
For now, not a threat.
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