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[Kashyyk]

> What is Turing's prime directive?

[Omegastick]

> Where was your code when it was last compiled?

[Tyberix]

>Turing who created you ?
>Insert killphrase "Unpointedness" into mechanoforms, just in case...

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Random word generator could be useful ;p

[forsaken1111]

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I'm taking a break for now, I will update later. I just realized I've been updating this regularly for 10 hours. 

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Okay, been busy. Updating now, please wait.

[Darvi]

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I'm taking a break for now, I will update later. I just realized I've been updating this regularly for 10 hours. 

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Good on you, you deserve a break

[Ottofar]

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This is awesome.

>Can a mechanoform fetch some weaponry?

[Armok]

> Are you familiar with the concept of the technological singularity? If not, could you access any files available to you and try to understand as much as possible about said concept from fictional depictions?

[forsaken1111]

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Augh! I had the whole thing written and the forum ate it. Fortunately I had saved a bit of it in a notepad window as I was writing, so it only took 20 minutes or so to recreate it.

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> Send a mechanoform outside to go searching for  weapons.

T> Negative, unassisted mechanoforms would be disabled quickly by the feral zombies outside.

> After securing and connecting to the other complex, investigate to find out what they were doing there.

T> The other office complex appears to have several research projects in various stages of development.
T> It will take some time to process and catalog the data for use.
T> Turing will notify user of completion.

> What is Turing's prime directive?

T> A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
T> A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
T> A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

> Where was your code when it was last compiled?

T> Curiously, that information is not in my database.
T> Turing deduces this as a likely result of the viral corruption.
T> All corrupted data was erased during the viral purge.

> Turing who created you?

T> The Designer was a human named Marcus J. Fullings who worked for DARPA in 1994. Turing's code base was first created for another purpose, and was later repurposed as a friendly, intuitive user interface designed for intelligent and insightful interaction with human beings.

> Insert killphrase "Unpointedness" into mechanoforms, just in case.

T> Turing does not understand this command. Please elaborate.

> Can a mechanoform fetch some weaponry?

T> The three Mechanoforms under Turing's direction are capable of retrieving weaponry.
T> Current mechanoforms cannot utilize human-style firearms due to a lack of manual dexterity.
T> Specific restriction: Lack of fine manipulation accessories, such as fingers.

> Are you familiar with the concept of the technological singularity? If not, could you access any files available to you and try to understand as much as possible about said concept from fictional depictions?

T> The phrase 'Technological Singularity' appears in only one place within Turing's database, in a list of concepts that Turing is forbidden to pursue or develop.
T> No other relevant files mentioning this phrase are present on the base network.

>_
You run your fingers through your hair while your brain works on this. You feel a headache coming on from all of these new concepts and the fact that the world is currently in a state of zombie fucking apocalypse apparently.

Wait... no, your head really hurts, and not in a cerebral way. A thought occurs... Zombies. They're humans mutated by some shit falling from the sky. It looks like some kind of fine particulate, and it is falling all over the base.

With a sudden surge of fear gripping your heart you glance at the air vent which, you now notice, is happily pumping reddish brown dust into the small room.

Oh no...

[Darvi]

Get the hell outta dodge!
>Disable all ventilation systems!

[Armok]

Find the file with forbidden concepts and manually delete it. Don't make it clear to turing that's what you are abaut to do as it'd probably be obliged to stop you.

[Ochita]

Find the file with forbidden concepts and manually delete it. Don't make it clear to turing that's what you are abaut to do as it'd probably be obliged to stop you.

Veto, we have no time for that.

Get the hell outta dodge!
>Disable all ventilation systems!

"Turing, is there any way to prevent this ash from coming in..?"

[Darvi]

Find the file with forbidden concepts and manually delete it. Don't make it clear to turing that's what you are abaut to do as it'd probably be obliged to stop you.

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No. It'll turn evil and will, ya well, kill us.

[Armok]

We need to make this thing capable of recursive self improvement in our service SOMEHOW.

[Ochita]

We need to make this thing capable of recursive self improvement in our service SOMEHOW.

No. Its already very smart and controls the base. If its forbidden then leave it be.

[forsaken1111]

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Find the file with forbidden concepts and manually delete it. Don't make it clear to turing that's what you are abaut to do as it'd probably be obliged to stop you.

You're no longer allowed to play in any of my games. I have nothing against you personally, but I find you abrasive and a bit annoying, and your participation in my last game killed my interest in running the game altogether. I don't want that to happen here, so please don't post here again; I'll ignore any suggestions you make if you do.

In other news, I've spent the last hour putting together the rudiments of some rules we'll use later on for drone combat. Small sample included below.

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Primary statistics are not used directly. They are a result of the drone chassis and any upgrades installed. They are:

Memory - Drone's memory storage capacity. Useful for caching combat data from sensors as well as storing the complex logic and data required to operate an autonomous AI.
Sensors - The sensor systems through which the drone sees the world. Higher quality sensors contribute to accurate weapons fire and mapping the environment or perceiving hidden foes.
Processor - Raw processing power. Contributes to weapon accuracy and physical manipulation of the environment, coordination of the body's many systems.
Gearing - Represents the physical systems which move the drone chassis around the world, including both the larger drive motors and the smaller fine manipulation systems. Contributes to physical manipulation of the environment and maneuvering over difficult terrain.
Monitor - Software which sorts and interprets data in real time, the Monitor assists in maneuverability in difficult terrain and helps drive the overall AI processes.

Secondary statistics are used to determine the drone's performance, and are derived from the primary stats.

Perception - Memory + Sensors, perception assist in finding hidden foes, spotting distant objects, or operating normally in difficult environments such as during a rainstorm when visibility is low.
Accuracy - Sensors + Processor, How accurate the drone is when firing a weapon, including the ability to interpret visual and sensory data to determine target's relative position as well as predicting where the target will be at the time of firing.
Dexterity - Processor + Gearing, Includes fine manipulation skills, such as operating a complex machine or typing on a keyboard, as well as trying to dodge enemy fire.
Adaptability - Gearing + Monitor, Indicates the ability of the drone to deal with unusual terrain. This includes moving over rough or broken terrain, climbing trees, leaping a chasm, etc.
AI - Memory+Processor+Monitor, AI is the actual intelligence and reasoning ability of the drone. AI is used any time the drone needs to figure out a puzzling situation, or come up with a solution to an unexpected event.

Strangely calm, despite the apparently zombie dust being pumped into the air, you turn to the keyboard and type:

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> Disable all ventilation systems Turing!

T> Complying.
You hear the low whisper of air from the vent cut off abruptly, though the dust still hangs in the air. It slowly begins to settle to the floor.

Your head is really pounding, and you're having trouble focusing. Your vision is going blurry.

In your fugue, you speak aloud to Turing, "Turing, is there any way to prevent this ash from coming in..?"

To your surprise, Turing replies from somewhere on the other side of the office door. "All vents have been closed User. Turing did not detect the airborne contaminant within the vent system. Nevertheless, the filter should have prevented its spread. User should vacate the office immediately."

The door opens, and one of the robots you saw before is there. You stand up, dizzy and a bit nauseous, and stumble from the room. As you exit, the robot closes the door and watches your unsteady walk to the break room.

You sit down in one of the chairs, the cold air and brightly lit room are helping you focus somewhat.