Ves did not chat too much with Sovvy. He only wanted to leave a good impression behind. He wanted
to make sure to establish his authority while also generating a bit of affection.
At this ti, Ves was not too sure about how much ti he wanted to spend on building a
relationship with Sovvy.
He was far too busy to develop a deep and intimate bond with the smart AI. Ves believed it was better to delegate this task to the military officers of his clan.
Ves only needed to remind the smart AI based on the SEA SOVEREIGN template that his orders should always take precedence over that of others.
If this was not enough to secure Sovvy's loyalty, Ves had another ans to guarantee the smart Al's allegiance going forward.
"I almost forgot. Before you go, I need you to beco a mber of the Larkinson Clan!"
[Am I not already a possession of the Larkinson Clan?]
"From the mont you ca to life, you have already transcended your origins as a product and a tool. Ves seriously explained. "That does not an that you have lost your purpose. You can fulfill your original responsibilities while also receiving the sa level of treatnt as every living being. Here in the Larkinson Clan, we like to treat every living being with respect. As long as you pledge your loyalty with the help of this big book, we will formally recognize you as a mber of the Larkinson regardless of whether you are a human or a living Al program.
The smart Al fell silent for a while. It looked as if he was struggling to understand how to respond to this offer. His programming may have never dealt with this sort of scenario in the past.
What was worse was that he did not have any way of calling up additional data. The processor center was currently isolated from other networks, so it could only form judgnts based on its existing data and rules.
"Sovvy, I suggest you follow his instructions to the best of your ability!" Commodore Reze eventually spoke up. "Perhaps the best way to characterize your situation is that you are a pet that is about to enter a new household. In order to beco a mber of the family, you will need to follow its rules. The Larkinson Clan's request is fair. You will not be able to fulfill your purpose unless you can reassure your new owner and users that you can be trusted to handle sensitive information and assets."'"
The feline avatar eventually nodded. [I understand. I am still lacking in information to properly formulate an answer, but I do not sense any violations in this request. I shall accept. What is the process of pledging my loyalty?]
"Nyaaaa"
The Golden Cat erged from the Larkinson Mandate and approached the cute striped grey cat avatar.
"Verbally voice a pledge of loyalty to Goldie. She will judge the honesty and sincerity of your words and determine whether you are worthy!"
Sovvy proceeded to make a simple pledge, which the ancestral spirit of the Larkinson Clan found sufficient.
Although the smart Al processed a lot of data with every second, his newborn sentient mind was still relatively simple and devoid of any scheming and ulterior motives.
This was exactly why Ves wanted to bind his smart Als to the Larkinson Clan so early. It would be a sha if they resisted this demand later on when they beca older and wiser.
After Sovvy made his pledge, his projected feline avatar disappeared.
The next smart Al showed up. This was clearly the one based on the IRON MONGER template. He looked like a stereotypical dwarven miner, which Ves found rather silly.
[I am a smart Al designed to assist in the research and developnt of materials and more specifically tals.] The dwarf Al gruffly spoke. [Give a research assignnt, and I shall calculate the results. Give a simulation request, and I shall show you the outcos that closely match reality. The more processing power you allocate to , the faster and more extensive my output will be. Please proceed by giving a na and setting the shape of my avatar.]
The new smart Al sounded efficient. Ves liked it. "You shall be known as... momo. As for your shape, please follow the instructions that I have previously given to Sovvy."
[Very well.]
The newly nad 'Momo' shrunk into a rather chunky black cat wearing a dirt-covered mining outfit, complete with a tiny miner's hat.
After asking a few questions and inducted him into the clan, Momo's avatar subsequently disappeared.
"A male dwarf." Gloriana spoke up in a tone that expressed her dissatisfaction. "I am supposed to work closely with this new smart AL.'
Ves let out an exasperated sigh. 'IIe's a cat now!'
"An overweight cat!
"He's cuter that way."
"You have a weird sense of aesthetics, Ves."
"Ahem, how the smart Al's avatar looks is not important, honey. Just work with him. I am pretty sure that you will co to love him and how much he can accelerate your work. Don't forget that you need to teach him how to handle archetech in order to beco a powerful assisting tool!"
"...I will try!
"That is good enough.'
The third smart Al soon introduced herself. Gloriana imdiately grew pleased when the smart Al presented herself as a woman.
She clearly had a habit of watching the stars as a drear rather than a scientist. Ves found that to be rather strange and contradictory, but it ultimately did not matter too much as long as she did her job.
[The cosmos holds many secrets. I am a watcher of stars, a surveyor of satellites and a navigator of gravitic currents. Give access to a ship, and I shall be able to discharge my responsibilities to the fullest.]
"Ah, our clan is still working on the warship that will soon beco your ho, and you will not have direct access to her systems. However, we will definitely be relying on your services once we have ford our fleet. You shall be known as... Stella, and you shall take the form of a cat like your earlier two brothers.'
Stella took on the shape of an elegant black-and-white ragdoll cat with dazzling blue eyes. She looked extra cute while wearing a cat-sized astrologer's robe.
She pledged her loyalty to the Larkinson Clan and beca recognized by Goldie without incident.
The fourth smart AI was based on the ARMOR POLISHER template. This was by far the most important one, so both Ves and Gloriana paid close attention.
The smart Al's avatar took on the form of a stocky and muscular female blacksmith's apprentice. Her sturdy and soot-covered clothing made her look rather crass and unsophisticated.
As expected of the fleeters.
[Hello, Professor Ves Larkinson! I can fix your ch designs and automate their production with the right production machines. Give an assignnt related to chs and set my objectives, and I will work out a solution to the best of my abilities. The narrower the scope of my assignnts, the greater the chance of producing valid results within the specific ti limit. I can be a ch designer's best friend and assistant. I may not be able to generate original innovations as well as a real ch designer, but I am good at optimization and expansion tasks.]
Though Gloriana did not look entirely pleased with how the fourth smart AI presented herself, Ves kind of liked her enthusiasm.
A smart Al that specialized in facilitating the work of ch designers needed to possess a bit more imagination than normal. An overly rigid and unimaginative Al would not be good at thinking outside the box and looking to solve problems through alternate ans.
"Our clan will be relying heavily on your services. You shall answer to the na Polly. Now take your cat form and get ready to pledge your loyalty"
Polly chose to take on the shape of a Scottish fold cat. Her folded cars looked adorable.
After Ves settled Polly, he finally t with the last smart Al.
The smart Al based on the STARVING ARTIST surprisingly chose to present herself in a female avatar. Her ssy hair and her cheap, paint-covered work clothing caused her to look rather
bedraggled.
Ves did not need to turn his head to know that Gloriana strongly objected to the smart Al's
appearance!
[Thank you for giving a chance to live and pursue the virtue of art, Professor Ves Larkinson.] The smart Al humbly bowed. [The template that I am based upon is unproven, but I conclude that I am in good hands. Your chs are well-regarded for their artistry and craftsmanship. Through assisting you with your ch design work, I hope to develop my own style and prove that smart Als such as myself can beco just as good as human artists. Please give a chance.]
The smart Al obviously understood the awkward position of her kind and wanted to prove herself. Ves was pleased with her attitude. Out of all of the smart Al templates, the STARVING ARTIST was arguably the most inferior, but also the most eager to prove her worth.
This ant that she possessed the greatest motivation to improve herself and make a difference. While the other 4 smart Als possessed concrete roles, the latest one was arguably not essential, at
least according to most people.
Ves had a different perspective on the matter.
"Aria. This shall be your na"
[I accept. It is a lovely na.]
"Now take on your cat form."
Aria chose to reduce herself to a calico cat whose fur featured many patches of orange and black.
She still wore a painter's outfit that was also covered by many different splotches of paint, so she still
looked like a ss.
[How do you wish to use , Professor Larkinson?]
"I task you with several missions. Your first mission is to use your spare processing power to explore your art. You can choose how to do so by yourself so long as your work does not excessively
interfere with the work of other humans or smart. Als"
[Understood.]
"Your second mission is to assist and collaborate with the work of the other smart Als in this
processor cluster. You will always involve yourself in their work. I do not expect you to make heavy contributions while you are at it, but you should always be available to act as a second opinion and infuse your art into their work. I know this sounds complicated, so I suggest you start with assisting Polly in her ch design-related activities. Every ch design is a work of art, so it will be easier for you to learn the ropes."
[Who will take precedence when there are any disagreents?] Aria asked.
"Your opinion takes precedence. Ves said. "However, you must make sure not to abuse your authority. You may make suggestions that can make a ch more visually appealing, but your
changes should not reduce its performance too much. A good ch must not only perform well, but look good by doing so. You should explore the complexities of this dilemma yourself. What is important is that you are the smart Al that defines this SP-02 processor cluster. The more unique and developed your art style, the more our ch designs will carry your touch!" Aria looked extrely grateful! [Thank you for your entrustnt! I comprehend how much responsibility you have assigned to . I shall endeavor to vindicate your decision and transform all of the work that passes through our SF-02 into tiless works.]
After inducting her into the Larkinson Clan, the SF-02 truly beca a possession of the Larkinson
Clan.
Even if it still contained hidden backdoors, it would be a lot harder to make the SF-02 act against the interests of the Larkinson Clan underneath the noses of 5 loyal smart Als.
This was just the beginning. Ves intended to apply further changes to the SF-02, but that could wait for later once the new hires established the Artificial Life Division.
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