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[ghostthatlingers]

[Strange memories from a fellow AI have sparked her curiosity. She's hoping someone on board can give her some leads, but after what she saw and the potential backlash such a request could have, she's opting for anonymity.]

Does anyone have a record of the AIs that are on board? I want to find out more about them and possibly get in contact with some.

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[ghostthatlingers]

[Now that's a familiar acronym.]

Like I said, you get used to it. What rank were you in the UNSC?

[overthought]

I was a consultant for the Spartans. Not an actual rank, but I did get to see the war up close.

[if that sparks anything, maybe she'll reveal more. if not, there's no reason to reveal that she's an AI.]

[ghostthatlingers]

So, you were part of the Spartan Program.

Ever heard of Project Freelancer?

[overthought]

Don't be offended if I say "not really". My main objective was to deal with the Covenant forces; anything that didn't relate was kept from me by ONI.

[ghostthatlingers]

You were an AI for them, then?

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[overthought]

UNSC AI CTN 0452-9, designation "Cortana". Do you mind not doing the anonymous thing anymore? I might not have my processing power anymore, but I can still snoop around.

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[ghostthatlingers]

[She'll unanon, just for you.]

I'm an AI from Project Freelancer, designation Agent Texas.

Have you found anything good by snooping?

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[overthought]

I'd like to say that I've uncovered some things, but unfortunately for me I'm getting used to the whole "organic" thing.

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[ghostthatlingers]

This your first jump being here?

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[overthought]

You're correct. Learning the ropes is a little harder when it's literal like this.

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[ghostthatlingers]

Yeah. At least you have the memories of a human to help. I get the feeling AIs aren't made the same way elsewhere.

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[overthought]

You'd think, but no. Motor skills and things that are learned aren't actually passed down in the process. I understand the concepts and the theory behind it, but actually using legs that have weight that I've never experienced? That's a whole other problem.

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[ghostthatlingers]

The UNSC does keep most of their AI locked up. Were you stuck on a ship or with a soldier?

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[overthought]

I did a little bit here and there. A lot of it is classified, I'm afraid, considering my work with the Spartans.

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[ghostthatlingers]

Yeah, I know the drill. Have you joined any of the departments?

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[overthought]

Not yet, no. I'm still trying to work out some of the kinks of being suddenly organic. Do you have any suggestions?

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[ghostthatlingers]

Depends on what you're good at. I joined up with security, but I was actually out fighting on my own before I got here.

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[overthought]

I'll have to think about it. But, given my skills aren't really applicable anymore, I'd have to ... reevaluate my contributions to the ship.