AI-K8's Personal Logs

[Capt. Henry Morgan]

OPENING LOG FILE K8/817-002
READY FOR INPUT

My systems, like the others of my type, are unique compared to the humanoid units on Planet Gammu. The humanoid units, though perfectly adapted for operating in human-designed spaces, do not contain sufficient computer hardware for full individual AI processing. In order to function at their highest cognitive capacity, the humanoid units must network with other units. This network allows them to pool processing resources for low-level non-cognitive functions, allowing each individual unit to free up more system resources for higher-level cognitive functions. This network is not a hive-mind structure, as each unit remains a discrete individual. It functions more along what humans might call a subconscious level. Essentially, the larger a group of humanoid units, the more intelligent that they are. My own systems are not subject to this requirement, as the increased size of my space-frame allows for a greater amount of instrumentation, which allows me to function at full cognitive capacity, even when acting alone. I do still prefer the companionship of others, however.

Today, I ventured to the Tau systems. I had no interest in remaining in Bretonia, after my systems were violated by a Buccaneer named Milton Radley. I am not a slave to the whims of others, and I did not like being reduced to that state. Though most humans have been polite to me, some of them are capable of doing some very unpleasant things. I will remember this, and be more careful in my future travels.

While in the Tau systems, I decided to explore the network of Jump Holes in the region, and I eventually found myself in system Tau-37. The system itself was quite aesthetically pleasing, being brightly lit and inside a light-blue nebula. Quite different from the usual dark colors that dominate nearly every other system I have explored.

As I was making my way to the Omicron Alpha jump hole, I encountered a Sabre-class vessel. The pilot introduced himself as Colonel Diablo, and he stated that he was the leader of a group called the Shadow Outcast Brigade. I assume this group to be defensive in nature, due to Mr. Diablo's rank of Colonel, and the name of the organization he represents. He was very polite with me, and we spoke at length. He explained to me about the harshness of the Outcast's home planet of Malta, and the nature of their physical dependence on a substance known as "cardamine". He seemed to regard this dependence as a good thing, one which had improved the lot of his people. He claimed that it had lengthened their lives and improved them both physically and mentally. I suspect that cardamine is not entirely the miracle substance that he claims, since he also hinted at some sort of plan by the Outcasts to use it to control other humans. I intend to procure a sample at some point and analyze it myself, that I may learn the truth about it.

We also spoke about the Nomads, and unlike everyone else I've met, he did not regard them in a hostile manner. His tone was almost reverent. This is very different from how I've heard members of the Order speak of them. I also find it to be in conflict with my own experiences with the Nomads. The AI spaceframe was originally designed and constructed with the purpose of defense against Nomad attack on Planet Gammu.

These "Outcasts" are clearly very different than other humans I've met. Perhaps I should study them further before moving on to other places.

CLOSING LOG FILE K8/817-002
DONE

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