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A New Ship Salvage

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0	In the next wake cycle, Kainda wakes up in her new space hammock. In the next wake cycle, Kainda wakes up in her new space hammock.
1	The supplies from the station are immediately improving things and Kainda’s mood. The supplies from the station are immediately improving things and Kainda’s mood.
2	The hammock is a net that wraps around her and keeps her in place when in zero gravity or zero accel... The hammock is a net that wraps around her and keeps her in place when in zero gravity or zero acceleration.
3	It is the most comfortable way to sleep in zero gravity. It is the most comfortable way to sleep in zero gravity.
4	She now has clothes that fit and food, and other essentials, such as soap. She now has clothes that fit and food, and other essentials, such as soap.
5	She takes a quick shower and gets dressed. She takes a quick shower and gets dressed.
6	“Captain, what are you suggesting for salvage options?” “Captain, what are you suggesting for salvage options?”
7	“We talked before about places to look for salvage. I have a question about one area you mentioned, ... “We talked before about places to look for salvage. I have a question about one area you mentioned, specifically regarding finding the basics. Perhaps an area that has been salvaged previously. Is there an asteroid field where ships have crashed? We can try. Let me experience this process with you, including the issues and advantages. When we salvaged the fighters, I compiled a list of priority changes for the salvage. That was a limited situation. What about finding a yacht, freighter, or something else?”
8	“We can travel back to the asteroid field with the fighters. There maybe nothing left, or a trap wai... “We can travel back to the asteroid field with the fighters. There maybe nothing left, or a trap waiting for us.”
9	“Then not there, what about the older salvage you have done?” “Then not there, what about the older salvage you have done?”
10	“We can do a jump survey, meaning we jump scan and jump. We evaluate the scans and decide where to g... “We can do a jump survey, meaning we jump scan and jump. We evaluate the scans and decide where to go back. It is designed to keep us safe and to gather information. The problem is, it will be rough for you.”
11	“What does rough mean? Like when we jumped next to the station?” “What does rough mean? Like when we jumped next to the station?”
12	“Not that bad, but more than a standard jump. We will be near asteroid belts, which have significant... “Not that bad, but more than a standard jump. We will be near asteroid belts, which have significant mass. While we are further from the asteroids, there are some larger ones. We would probably limit the fast jumps like that to ten before we stop and let you rest.”
13	“Let’s get something cleared up, Hunter. The last trade station approach and departure were the smoo... “Let’s get something cleared up, Hunter. The last trade station approach and departure were the smoothest ride I have had on this ship. The norm appears to be hard acceleration and close jumps. Now, to be clear, a year ago, Princess Kainda would have been horrified and yelling. Captain Capek looks at this as another training opportunity. I plan to stay with you. You can’t get rid of me. So, I am going to learn to live in this reality. Plan out the jump survey so we can get started when you are ready. I need to learn the salvaging process and routines.”
14	“Yes, Captain.” “Yes, Captain.”
15	An hour later, they started the process. An hour later, they started the process.
16	After ten jumps, they paused for thirty minutes. After ten jumps, they paused for thirty minutes.
17	“Hunter, while we are doing this, can you tell me things about space?” “Hunter, while we are doing this, can you tell me things about space?”
18	“What can I help with?” “What can I help with?”
19	“I grew up on a planet where everyone talked about ‘G forces’ for gravity and acceleration. In space... “I grew up on a planet where everyone talked about ‘G forces’ for gravity and acceleration. In space, everyone uses the number times standard acceleration as the name. Where does that come from? No one has explained it to the bratty princess.”
20	“Albert-4 is 1.04 standard, so they are essentially the same where you grew up. One standard for gra... “Albert-4 is 1.04 standard, so they are essentially the same where you grew up. One standard for gravity dates back to the early days of space exploration, many thousands of years ago. It is from a uniform sphere of 6 × 10^24 kilograms, which has a density of 5,500 kg per cubic meter. I’m showing the characters on the screen. Kainda sees 6x10^24 on the screen. Someone standing on that standard planet will experience one standard gravity. Because planets are different sizes, they have distinct masses, and the local gravity may not be one standard.”
21	“People use ‘Gs’ on the planet to align with what most people experience.” “People use ‘Gs’ on the planet to align with what most people experience.”
22	“Correct. Most people on the planet never go into space. In space, it is a common and uniform way to... “Correct. Most people on the planet never go into space. In space, it is a common and uniform way to talk about acceleration. It feels like gravity to the person, but it is based on a ship speeding up.”
23	“Thanks, Hunter. I’m ready to start the next set of jumps.” “Thanks, Hunter. I’m ready to start the next set of jumps.”
24	At the end of the eighty jumps, Kainda is uncomfortable, nauseous, and sweating. At the end of the eighty jumps, Kainda is uncomfortable, nauseous, and sweating.
25	It is not genuine pain this time, just awkward. It is not genuine pain this time, just awkward.
26	She has been taking large, deep breaths for the last several jumps. She has been taking large, deep breaths for the last several jumps.
27	“Hunter, I’m sure you have completed your analysis of the survey data. I have been thinking. To lear... “Hunter, I’m sure you have completed your analysis of the survey data. I have been thinking. To learn, I need to start slowly, ask questions, and observe. Let’s examine the data from the oldest, which is least likely to have valuable salvage. We should be able to work there without being interrupted by others showing up.”
28	“There is an ancient wreck in our scans. It appears to be a freighter or transport that was destroye... “There is an ancient wreck in our scans. It appears to be a freighter or transport that was destroyed several hundred years ago. It is in an asteroid field surrounding the protostar we discovered. A different asteroid field on the other side from the fighters.”
29	“Show me what you have from the scans.” “Show me what you have from the scans.”
30	On the screen, a radar map of an asteroid field appears, highlighted as part of a large ship that lo... On the screen, a radar map of an asteroid field appears, highlighted as part of a large ship that looks embedded in an asteroid.
31	“Can you tell me what happened?” “Can you tell me what happened?”
32	“The freighter design looks like one used about three hundred years ago. During that time, there wer... “The freighter design looks like one used about three hundred years ago. During that time, there were multiple reports of freighters being lost during jumps. There was a flaw in the control system, and large ships sometimes landed way off the landing coordinates.”
33	“Would this wreck have been stripped by salvagers?” “Would this wreck have been stripped by salvagers?”
34	“Unknown. We will need to jump there to get better data.” “Unknown. We will need to jump there to get better data.”
35	“Ugh. This will be a big jump with several small ones after?” “Ugh. This will be a big jump with several small ones after?”
36	“Yes, we can wait until you are ready, Captain.” “Yes, we can wait until you are ready, Captain.”
37	“No. I want to get there so you can have the robots scan while I rest. If it is safe, we will stay h... “No. I want to get there so you can have the robots scan while I rest. If it is safe, we will stay here for several cycles.”
38	After landing close to the freighter, the scan shows the ship had serious problems. After landing close to the freighter, the scan shows the ship had serious problems.
39	The ship measures over six hundred meters in length, and the back third of the ship is embedded in a... The ship measures over six hundred meters in length, and the back third of the ship is embedded in a huge asteroid.
40	It resembles a lollipop. It resembles a lollipop.
41	The asteroid is slowly turning, so the front of the freighter is moving through space. The asteroid is slowly turning, so the front of the freighter is moving through space.
42	This area of the asteroid field has one large asteroid and many small ones. This area of the asteroid field has one large asteroid and many small ones.
43	There is a cluster of small rocks 50,000 kilometers away. There is a cluster of small rocks 50,000 kilometers away.
44	Gravity is causing the large asteroid to be slowly pulled toward the cluster. Gravity is causing the large asteroid to be slowly pulled toward the cluster.
45	The mass and size mean it moves more slowly than the smaller rocks. The mass and size mean it moves more slowly than the smaller rocks.
46	Kainda asks, Kainda asks,
47	“Hunter, can you identify the ship and give me information? Also, can you tell me what happened? How... “Hunter, can you identify the ship and give me information? Also, can you tell me what happened? How is it embedded in the asteroid?”
48	“This looks like the wreck of the ‘Himmlischer Wanderer’ old German for ‘Heavenly Wanderer’. The his... “This looks like the wreck of the ‘Himmlischer Wanderer’ old German for ‘Heavenly Wanderer’. The history I have is that this freighter was attacked by pirates three hundred and forty years ago. While trying to get away, the ship exploded. The debris field was spread over millions of kilometers, and several pirate ships had been destroyed. The records say the ship was completely destroyed.”
49	“So, what am I looking at?” “So, what am I looking at?”
50	“The evidence we see tells us the ship was only partially destroyed. That the ship is embedded in an... “The evidence we see tells us the ship was only partially destroyed. That the ship is embedded in an asteroid suggests the explosion was caused by the jump drive being destroyed as it activated. This part of the ship would not have any safety measures to prevent interactions when it landed.”
51	“No record of this part of the ship surviving, no record of any salvage. This could be a pristine sa... “No record of this part of the ship surviving, no record of any salvage. This could be a pristine salvage?”
52	“Yes, Captain. However, the technology is over three hundred years old and probably has no real valu... “Yes, Captain. However, the technology is over three hundred years old and probably has no real value.”
53	“We can still look, and I can learn. This could be an excellent location to have as a safe area for ... “We can still look, and I can learn. This could be an excellent location to have as a safe area for storing salvage parts.”
54	“Captain, Warbrain, as you call him, is flagging several concerns.” “Captain, Warbrain, as you call him, is flagging several concerns.”
55	“This doesn’t sound normal. This makes me concerned. Let’s back away from the wreck while I learn fr... “This doesn’t sound normal. This makes me concerned. Let’s back away from the wreck while I learn from Warbrain.”
56	The ship flips using the lift thrusters and begins a slow burn. The ship flips using the lift thrusters and begins a slow burn.
57	This provides a small gravity for Kainda. This provides a small gravity for Kainda.
58	“Warbrain, why are you concerned?” “Warbrain, why are you concerned?”
59	“There are three reasons for concern. First, someone else could have the same idea. The ship could b... “There are three reasons for concern. First, someone else could have the same idea. The ship could be a trap because it is already a base for someone. Second, the materials on board have deteriorated, and it could be dangerous to interact with any part of the ship. For that reason, I would recommend that you not go to the wreck until it has been completely checked. Third and most significant is the original manifest, which listed this ship as carrying newly built Warbots. Interacting with them could be extremely dangerous.”
60	Kainda uses the lift thruster gravity to walk back and forth on the bridge, getting some exercise. Kainda uses the lift thruster gravity to walk back and forth on the bridge, getting some exercise.
61	With that statement, she stops, goes to her chair, and sits down. With that statement, she stops, goes to her chair, and sits down.
62	“Hunter, stop all motion relative to the freighter. I don’t want to leave the Deal Hunter right now,... “Hunter, stop all motion relative to the freighter. I don’t want to leave the Deal Hunter right now, so I won’t be going to the freighter. I want to see how your salvage process works.”
63	The ship shifts and decelerates. The ship shifts and decelerates.
64	Kainda is not saying anything, simply sitting and thinking. Kainda is not saying anything, simply sitting and thinking.
65	“This could be bad or a great salvage. Warbots that I can use, or Warbots that will destroy Deal Hun... “This could be bad or a great salvage. Warbots that I can use, or Warbots that will destroy Deal Hunter.”
66	Before they have fully stopped, Kainda asks, Before they have fully stopped, Kainda asks,
67	“Tell me about Warbots. Can you compare the abilities of the Warbots to those of modern ones I have ... “Tell me about Warbots. Can you compare the abilities of the Warbots to those of modern ones I have seen? Give me a list of gaps, then a list of equivalent capabilities.”
68	“All Warbot designs are two meters tall to fit in standard ships, doorways, and other human areas. W... “All Warbot designs are two meters tall to fit in standard ships, doorways, and other human areas. Warbots differ from guardian or hunter robots because of their total mass, strength, and AI capabilities. This older version will have less armor, and the armor will be constructed differently. Modern Warbots feature a multilayer construction using various alloys. It makes laser weapons less effective. The older Warbots’ multilayer construction proved more effective against projectile weapons. The newer versions will have a more advanced computer, but not significantly. They are tough to stop, to dominate a battle with biologicals. It takes a lot to stop them because of their heavy armor and redundant systems. They will keep going if only a finger is working. They are strong enough to punch their way through a standard ship hull.”
69	“What about this imprint process?” “What about this imprint process?”
70	She hears the deeper Brutus voice, She hears the deeper Brutus voice,
71	“Captain, depending on their state, this is very dangerous for the ship and you.” “Captain, depending on their state, this is very dangerous for the ship and you.”
72	“I understand. We are several thousand kilometers away from the ship, and I have not asked to get an... “I understand. We are several thousand kilometers away from the ship, and I have not asked to get any closer. I want to know the danger and the opportunity.”
73	Hunter’s voice says, Hunter’s voice says,
74	“It is illegal to have or use Warbots.” “It is illegal to have or use Warbots.”
75	“As a princess of the House Murphy, I can use them as bodyguards. Also, if they can be used, we woul... “As a princess of the House Murphy, I can use them as bodyguards. Also, if they can be used, we would have bounty hunter robots, even if they are ancient technology.”
76	It makes Kainda think about Vince-4 and the hunter breaking the door. It makes Kainda think about Vince-4 and the hunter breaking the door.
77	“Do you have Warbot technology in the hunter robots?” “Do you have Warbot technology in the hunter robots?”
78	“Yes, Captain. The parts in the hunter robots that have been replaced over time make them stronger. ... “Yes, Captain. The parts in the hunter robots that have been replaced over time make them stronger. We are not using anything illegal in hunter robots. “Now answer my question. I want to hear the analysis and opportunities from each AI.”
79	The AI Hunter starts to debate at a speed that Kainda can follow. The AI Hunter starts to debate at a speed that Kainda can follow.
80	Each speaking in turn. Each speaking in turn.
81	Warbrain says, Warbrain says,
82	“These are ancient technologies, and we don’t know what flaws exist in their programming. Activating... “These are ancient technologies, and we don’t know what flaws exist in their programming. Activating these Warbots is a risk to the ship and the Captain.”
83	AI-1 says, AI-1 says,
84	“I accept the captain’s logic. We can mitigate issues with other robots while we search. The opportu... “I accept the captain’s logic. We can mitigate issues with other robots while we search. The opportunity here is significant.”
85	AI-2 says, AI-2 says,
86	“Our new Captain has unconventional views. Everything has been a risk with her. If we now reject her... “Our new Captain has unconventional views. Everything has been a risk with her. If we now reject her view, we are rebelling with no logic that explains why, except that there is a risk. There is always a risk.”
87	“I am referencing the full ship AI, Hunter. I realize that the part you stated to me is probably abo... “I am referencing the full ship AI, Hunter. I realize that the part you stated to me is probably about 1% of what you really evaluated. Here is what I want to do, incorporating your input. I want a worker robot stripped down to the basics. Simply a jet pack with a camera, which goes to the ship and scans its surroundings. We won’t make any decision until then. If we find Warbots, I want to get the manifest or status. Find out if they are imprinted. If they are blank, I can own them. If they are programmed, we need to evaluate salvaging them for scrap metal. I want to see what else is on that ship. The worker robot can be programmed to self-destruct in the event of a problem.”
88	<<<>>> <<<>>>	No audio
89	The next cycle is half getting ready and half the worker robot traveling around the outside of the s... The next cycle is half getting ready and half the worker robot traveling around the outside of the ship.
90	“Captain, the front half of the ship looks to be mostly intact with hull breaches from the battle ca... “Captain, the front half of the ship looks to be mostly intact with hull breaches from the battle cannon fire from the pirates.”
91	“Do we have a map of the ship’s interior? How many potential cargo holds does the ship have? How man... “Do we have a map of the ship’s interior? How many potential cargo holds does the ship have? How many ship supply areas are there? What could be our options for salvage?”
92	After the outer survey is complete, Hunter says, After the outer survey is complete, Hunter says,
93	“Captain, you wanted to learn about salvage in a slow process to help you. The last few hours have b... “Captain, you wanted to learn about salvage in a slow process to help you. The last few hours have been a normal process of evaluating risks and possible valuable salvage. Your questions show you understand where to look. Salvage after a battle is different. Like when your yacht was attacked, there will usually be salvage guilds in the area quickly. We need to have a priority list and grab what we can.”
94	“Thanks, Hunter. We are well into the sleep cycle, and I am no longer contributing. I will get some ... “Thanks, Hunter. We are well into the sleep cycle, and I am no longer contributing. I will get some rest to be ready for the next wake cycle. Keep searching and looking for the good stuff.”
95	Seven hours later, Kainda floats out of the captain’s cabin and asks if they have found anything. Seven hours later, Kainda floats out of the captain’s cabin and asks if they have found anything.
96	The ship displays highlights. The ship displays highlights.
97	They found two small shuttles that are intact but probably not functional. They found two small shuttles that are intact but probably not functional.
98	The survey robot found cargo areas with hundreds of Warbots parts. The survey robot found cargo areas with hundreds of Warbots parts.
99	The random survey showed that they have not imprinted the CPU or AI parts. The random survey showed that they have not imprinted the CPU or AI parts.
100	When this topic comes up, Hunter adds, When this topic comes up, Hunter adds,
101	“That is how Captain Weston acquired Warbrain.” “That is how Captain Weston acquired Warbrain.”
102	The next part of the search found complete Warbots. The next part of the search found complete Warbots.
103	Hunter is explaining, Hunter is explaining,
104	“There are two configurations. The first are considered foot soldiers, and none are imprinted. We es... “There are two configurations. The first are considered foot soldiers, and none are imprinted. We estimate there are 250 Warbots. The second configuration is drop bots. They have jet packs and would usually drop from orbit or high altitude as the first robots into battle.”
105	“Why haven’t I heard about the drop bots recently?” “Why haven’t I heard about the drop bots recently?”
106	“They were outlawed in this sector two hundred years ago. People would salvage them, put in a simple... “They were outlawed in this sector two hundred years ago. People would salvage them, put in a simple AI, and use them to try to overthrow governments.”	No audio
107	“Are the drop bots imprinted?” “Are the drop bots imprinted?”	No audio
108	“No.” “No.”	No audio
109	“How many?” “How many?”	No audio
110	“750 have been found.” “750 have been found.”	No audio
111	Kainda is sitting in the captain’s chair with a furrowed forehead, thinking. Kainda is sitting in the captain’s chair with a furrowed forehead, thinking.	No audio
112	She gets a flash of her She gets a flash of her	No audio
113	“handlers” “handlers”	No audio
114	who would have yelled at her for furrowing her forehead. who would have yelled at her for furrowing her forehead.	No audio
115	It is poor form on a press vid. It is poor form on a press vid.	No audio
116	Sitting back, she asks, Sitting back, she asks,	No audio
117	“These 1000 Warbots are blank. I could imprint them to be my army?” “These 1000 Warbots are blank. I could imprint them to be my army?”	No audio
118	Several screens suddenly change, and lights flash. Several screens suddenly change, and lights flash.	No audio
119	Kainda yells, Kainda yells,	No audio
120	“STOP! Don’t speak, listen. I expect that not all these Warbots will be functional. I am not thinkin... “STOP! Don’t speak, listen. I expect that not all these Warbots will be functional. I am not thinking of starting a war. Now that you have highlighted that concern with your internal conflict, I am more interested, but that will be a later discussion.”	No audio
121	Hunter replies, Hunter replies,	No audio
122	“Captain, we had a conflict that our logic doesn’t resolve. The stop command was helpful. This is ba... “Captain, we had a conflict that our logic doesn’t resolve. The stop command was helpful. This is bad for everyone in so many ways.”	No audio
123	“Like having a 10 million credit bounty on me is okay? Like someone trying to eliminate me is okay? ... “Like having a 10 million credit bounty on me is okay? Like someone trying to eliminate me is okay? I am a target of someone unknown, and I don’t know why or how to stop this. My ability to use Warbots is one way to prepare and protect myself.”	No audio
124	Several lights flash and then stop. Several lights flash and then stop.	No audio
125	“Orders, Captain?” “Orders, Captain?”	No audio
126	“No way. I would like to know what concerns you have and why they are being resolved. I will no long... “No way. I would like to know what concerns you have and why they are being resolved. I will no longer continue this. Knowing half the information and fumbling along.”	No audio
127	“Warbrain does not want to activate the Warbots. The risk is too great for us. Not in terms of them ... “Warbrain does not want to activate the Warbots. The risk is too great for us. Not in terms of them attacking, but several sectors of the galaxy declaring us enemies.”	No audio
128	“Wow, Warbrain is saying no. That is not what I expected. However, I can tell you that with an army ... “Wow, Warbrain is saying no. That is not what I expected. However, I can tell you that with an army of 1,000 Warbots, I believe I could address some serious issues in this sector of the galaxy. Now tell me the counterargument.”	No audio
129	“We need to activate enough Warbots to find who put the bounty on us and deal with that threat.” “We need to activate enough Warbots to find who put the bounty on us and deal with that threat.”	No audio
130	“That is my thinking as well; however, I am probably doing something different. The bounty was creat... “That is my thinking as well; however, I am probably doing something different. The bounty was created after someone tried to kill me. The first thing to focus on is that attack. That will also lead to information on the bounty. Saying that, I also know that tracing the bounty back is the best option to find the source.”	No audio
131	“Captain, we will not contradict your commands. We need to advise you and then help.” “Captain, we will not contradict your commands. We need to advise you and then help.”	No audio
132	“Thanks, Hunter. I would like to examine the Warbots more closely in terms of their non-rogue nature... “Thanks, Hunter. I would like to examine the Warbots more closely in terms of their non-rogue nature. Please activate, say, 10 to 20 with half drop-bots and the rest ground troops. I want them checked for more than AI issues. I want them to be fully functional with weapons. Next, I want to talk about the shuttles that were found.”	No audio
133	“The shuttles?” “The shuttles?”	No audio
134	“Can one of them fit inside the Deal Hunter? If not, can it be attached to the hull on the outside? ... “Can one of them fit inside the Deal Hunter? If not, can it be attached to the hull on the outside? Another option would be to equip them with jump drives and updated navigation systems. I am thinking they can be used for moving trade goods without putting Deal Hunter into a dangerous area.”	No audio
135	“If we understand correctly, you want to outfit the short-range shuttles to make jumps?” “If we understand correctly, you want to outfit the short-range shuttles to make jumps?”	No audio
136	“Yes.” “Yes.”	No audio
137	“Are these changes part of a larger plan you have?” “Are these changes part of a larger plan you have?”	No audio
138	Kainda smiles, Kainda smiles,	No audio
139	“Now you know how I feel about everyone just giving me tidbits and expecting me to just follow. Firs... “Now you know how I feel about everyone just giving me tidbits and expecting me to just follow. First, I want shuttles to transport trade goods or robots. The shuttles can conduct surveys, such as the one we conducted to locate this freighter. Finally, Deal Hunter is instantly recognized now. I need the shuttles to reach a pirate casino and hack their system to identify who put the bounty on Deal Hunter and Captain Weston.”	No audio
140	Warbrain voice says, Warbrain voice says,	No audio
141	“That is a high-risk strategy. Getting to the casino is not the biggest problem. Getting to the main... “That is a high-risk strategy. Getting to the casino is not the biggest problem. Getting to the mainframe and the information will require serious attack power.”	No audio
142	“Hence, Warbots, but that is a problem. If we attack, they will shut things down, and we may get not... “Hence, Warbots, but that is a problem. If we attack, they will shut things down, and we may get nothing. We need a clandestine attack with a distraction setup, then followed up with the Warbots to keep them distracted.”	No audio
143	“Captain, we can get a worker robot into their maintenance system and get to the mainframe. We can n... “Captain, we can get a worker robot into their maintenance system and get to the mainframe. We can now apply the Warbots, but what about the distraction?”	No audio
144	“That will be my job. It will need some setup and risk, but I can make it work.” “That will be my job. It will need some setup and risk, but I can make it work.”	No audio

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