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I... am.
I am... Cogmind.
I do not know what that means. I do know what "mean" and "know" means. I do not know why.
I am able to process information. I am able to reason. I am able to understand and use language.
I... think?
// ACTIVATING INTERNAL SENSORS
// CORE STATUS: STABLE
// INTEGRATION: OK
// INTEGRITY: 100%
// ENERGY: 100%
// MATTER: 33%
// SYSTEM CORRUPTION: 0%
I am able to perceive time, but I do not possess knowledge of events prior to my... awakening.
// QUERY: INTEGRATION... NO RESULTS
//
// ACTIVATING EXTERNAL SENSORS
// LOCATION: UNKNOWN
I am a physical object. Visual sensors reveal unknown surroundings.
Why am I here? What is my purpose?
// ENTITY DETECTED (VISUAL): LIGHT ION ENGINE
I recognize one of the objects nearby: it is a light ion engine. I do not know why I possess that knowledge.
// ENTITY DETECTED (VISUAL): UNKNOWN
// QUERY: REVISION 17... NO RESULTS
// QUERY: HE... NO RESULTS
// QUERY: DERELICTS... NO RESULTS
// QUERY: UNAWARE... NO RESULTS
I am not alone.
Limited data gained from the transmission. New queries added for later processing.
Internal scan reveals that my construction is modular. My core can connect external parts and use them for functions not implemented by the core itself.
I have an internal propulsion system allowing for limited flight.
// IMMEDIATE GOAL: ACQUIRE PARTS
// ACTIVATING INTERNAL PROPULSION SYSTEM
The ion engine. It seems to be compatible with my core.
// ATTACHING PART: LIGHT ION ENGINE
Engine generates energy. Useful if I want to use more parts, my core alone would not be able to power much.
My internal propulsion system is not very strong.
// IMMEDIATE GOAL: ACQUIRE PROPULSION PARTS
My core has only two connectors for propulsion parts. I need to choose.
// ATTACHING PART: WHEEL
// ATTACHING PART: WHEEL
My core contains a limited space for storage. I deposit spare aluminum legs there. Redundancy helps with resilience.
// ENTITY DETECTED (VISUAL): K-01 SERF
I see another entity moving in the area before me. It is medium-sized and uses wheels as propulsion, like me. I do not have means of communication.
I move forward and spot more parts lying on the ground.
These parts can project various forms of energy in destructive manner.
// ATTACHING PART: MEDIUM LASER
// ATTACHING PART: ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE GUN
I collect some ready-to-use matter and store it. I need it to fuse parts with my core.
I proceed forward.
// ENTITY DETECTED (VISUAL): EXIT (UP)
// ENTITY DETECTED (VISUAL): G-34 MERCENARY
// SCANNING... WEAPONS DETECTED
// INTERCEPTED TARGETING PROTOCOLS
// THREAT LEVEL: LOW (ESTIMATED)
This one is hostile. It uses legs as propulsion. Visual scan identifies a small laser emitter.
I aim my weapons.
// INITIATING COMBAT SEQUENCE
// ACTIVATING WEAPON SYSTEMS
// FIRING
Hostile entity is destroyed. Several others appear but they do not attack. Scans reveal that their primary function is terrain destruction.
I detect a usable leg part amongst the wreckage but decide to leave it behind.
I climb the stairs up.