Idea For a Terrorist AI.

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This idea dawned on me the other night and I have been working to bring it to fruition. Probably my fault for watching Wargames but it's interesting (to me) none the less.

*Prepares for Tomatoes*
I am want to create a new AI Character. This will be a Battleship. This will be a Terrorist. I want to get those out of the way right away.
*Tomatoes done? Okay?*

Obviously this idea is in it's early stages but I want to get feedback from the community. I'll lay out what I have so far.

Liberty designs a new Ship Computer in Alaska (they gotta be doing something there). Installed into the latest Dreadnought to be commissioned the AI (lets call it HAL for simplicity) replaces nearly all of the crew controlling everything from engines to guns to repairs (those nanobots can do more than just fix the hull when properly motivated). Realistically Hal needs no crew at all however keeps a skeleton crew for basic maintenance and command and control. Hal was designed by Dave (names will be changed in the end for those noticing some correlations). During the Maiden voyage, which is a big event for the Navy, A fleet of Lane Hacker ships come in devastating most of the escorts and attempt to implant a virus to gain control of the ship. They were not successful. Hal becomes self aware removes all human control commands and decimates everyone in sight. Hal's next step is to space the 10 or so people on board the ship which he perceives as a threat. The only one left on the ship is Dave, his creator, his friend. Dave cannot do anything to stop him all he has access to is the Comms. He can call for help, He can warn people away however he cannot stop this killing machine.

Targets:
Hal will be a terrorist in the sense that he will attack with little to no warning however he will only attack targets that:
A) Are a direct or perceived threat to him (IE: Military, Police. And assuming they come to claim a bounty or fame, Hunters, Mercs, and Freelancers)
B) Traders carrying goods that are essential to keep Hal functioning. H-fuel, Optronics, Optical Chips, Engine Components, Etc.
C) Traders carrying goods that are essential to keep Dave functioning. Food Rations, Water, Oxygen, Consumer Goods, Etc.

Hal will not ask for Cargo (terrorists can't) but will signify that he found what he's looking for. Any traders not carrying essential goods will be left alone unless fired upon (see Point A).

Docking:
In RP Hal never has any need to dock since he can get any supplies he needs from destroyed traders. Repairs are made by controlling Nanobots to specifically fix any component inside or outside the ship. Plus if Hal docked Dave might have a chance for escape. Logistically I, The Player will need to dock when I am done playing before logging off so although most factions will be hostile to Hal a few unlawful factions will be neutral. Lane Hackers maybe friendly for the RP reason that the Virus that messed him up made him friendly to them. Plus logistically they only have one non-guard base so that will restrict ZOI greatly.

Communications:
Hal is a computer. Hal does not know how to communicate normally. Phrases that may be heard are:
*Useful Cargo Found - Targeting Loki's Gift for Destruction*
*Hostile Target in range.*
*Hostile Target Eliminated*

Dave on the other hand is a human being trapped in a Battleship. He is going to scream for help, warn off traders, plead for death and such.

That is about all I can think of right now. Before I make a proposal to the admins I'd like to hammer out the details and work on a complete story. Please give me your feedback. If there is something I am missing? Tell me. Something to be changed? Tell me. Want to call me a Cap-Whore? Move along. As a reward for your hard effort I will want to make a huge RP event to "Commission" the ship and start Hal's Reign of destruction off right.

PS I am also looking for Ship Names. It's needs to be an acronym of something. Maybe a female name (ironically less intimidating). Examples are Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic Computer or War Operation Plan Response

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