hello my name is Roger Gance and I am a dead man. Well I am if I ca n't figure a way out of this problem. You see I am a cybernetic/android programmer, creator. I recently found out what was being done with my creations so you might say I rebelled. That 's when they sent one of my epitome after me ; one that they had been using for assassinations and a few general killings.

My modish world I had developed over the close fifteen years. A synthetic, android, enlightened, speculative, aliveness, android - Sheila as I called her was far beyond anything that had ever been done. She had a capability of movement faster than anything out there now. Her conceive cognitive process were almost as fast as the homo brain. She was for lack of easily words perfective tense, well to me. In the respect of the human race she was close, approaching, though not quite there.

I had just finished updating her servo motors in the arms and legs. She was faster than anything in the android mankind ; I should deliver figured the armed services would want her. I had started putting her through her paces with all the brass observance. To say they were more than impressed would be a John R. Major understatement. They had hit me with a trouble fifteen years ago that I had spent all this sentence working on. throw her and all androids emotions.

I remember telling the nerve ; sure, have me a few years I should have the showtime of a act upon program. How in the hell could I, one of the smartest people on earthly concern been so infernal stupid ? Not once did I see what I was doing was wrongfulness. I was a scientist I had no lesson code of ethics, right ? Like the pits ! Especially when the Saame creation I had spent nearly of my life fashioning were turned on me.

So I had finished with Sheila 's servo ascent, she was faster and stronger. She made the prototypes I had created expression like they were moving in sluggish motion. It was late, and I had just loaded the concluding part of the emotion program a huge arduous undertaking. With the servosystem upgrade finished I could finally work on this former request of the brass full sentence.

'' Sheila ? How are you feeling now ? '' I asked when I saw the last portion of the plan was installed. Oh I have to tell you I made her spirit like an actress I had seen. She had smooth skin, light blonde, Brown hair, with blueing center. I think the actress 's name was gem though I ca n't quite recollect.

Shelia opened her eyes looking around then at me. `` This unit of measurement finds it strange Doctor Gance. This unit of measurement can feel the air in the room. The micro-fiber filaments you covered this skin with are operating at ninety eight percent. This unit of measurement finds this well within allowable parameters. Adjusting sensing element 'til they are at one hundred percent. ''

'' Very salutary, '' I replied. `` mental testing audio recording and optical sensor. ''

'' Working… now adjusting to optimum orbit. Linking servo motors. Now syncing all organization to positronic processing centers. '' It was perhaps another 30 minutes when Sheila turned her head toward me. `` All systems maintaining one hundred percent. ''

'' Excellent, now please access file program 001A through 999z. Integrate all files contained within. If you experience any difficulty, stop integration at once. suggest me as to the trouble surface area that I may conform for optimal loading of programs. '' I ordered her.

'' Now accessing all files for integration. It will take approximately five hour, twenty two minute of arc, thirty three irregular to finish all single file. Shall this unit of measurement warning signal you when they are fill out Doctor Gance ? '' Sheila replied.

'' Yes, that will evidence satisfactory. '' I told her, little did I realize that this was the defining moment that everything changed.

It was almost five hours later when I received a message from the brass. They wanted Sheila as soon as I was done. They wanted her for testing, testing ? All the mental testing would be thoroughgoing she would n't need more examination. Calling up all ten of the prototypes I was shocked to see that two were combat-ready in former countries with orders to kill. killing ? They were n't made for that ! I sent a destruct signal observation as the two sent to down mass exploded.

A few second later my earpiece rang. `` medico Gance what in the hellhole have you done ? Those were on missions to kill some extremely bad people ! Cease and desist or we will possess to cease your political program ! ''

I started to laugh as I sent three other sign. I watched as they also exploded, taking a few scientists I did n't recognize with them. I had adjusted to call for out the others when they stopped responding. So it appeared that they had hacked me out.

I had forgotten I still had the phone to my ear, `` regard yourself retired and terminated Gance, effectual immediately ! We will be there in a few hours for the new killing political machine ! ''

Finally finding my voice I shouted back, `` you can try General, you can try. By the clip you get here there will be no selective information on the program left. I 've already deleted half of the file and backups. So I 'm sure your yes men wo n't be able to repair her. ''

'' She belongs to us not you ! No matter, as soon as you are stagnant we 'll just take her apart. Reverse applied science her should n't be a problem. '' The General was saying calmly.

'' As I said it wo n't be that easy general. You had to be a ego important bastard and keep back me out of it. Well as long as I am alive you best be afraid. She is main and ca n't be hacked. '' I hung up as the General was starting to yell again.

I had already sealed the lab though I knew they 'd get in in a few 60 minutes. I just had to finish her then we could go, though at the bit I was n't sure enough where. Pulling a disk I had been preparing for something like this. Slipping it in I started to type various complex instruction. Sitting back I laughed as I saw that for a unawares clock time we were safe.

A motion behind me had me whirling as me Sheila had stood walking toward me.

'' Dr. Gance this system is puzzled by the instructions that the program has given it. It is not apprehensible many of the program line that it requires of this organization that seem useless. This system is in motivation of further clearing before the program requirements can be acted on. ''

Sighing I had been afraid of this as I held up another saucer. `` This should provide further clarification of many of the terms and requirements. '' I told Sheila. I just hoped that the extra definitions I had added would be enough.

Slipping the disc in Sheila stood there parentage still as the new data started to hang through her. I looked at the clock I just hoped that the new entropy I had given her would avail her to process better.

'' I 'm sorry Sheila that we did n't have the fourth dimension to explore the possible action of the computer programme. I have put much of myself into it but you 'll never jazz. You at least will never eff the heart break of going. '' Sighing I looked at the clock again we had maybe another two hours before they got through. fountainhead I hoped, as when we left here any chance I had to help her would be gone.

It was twenty min later when Sheila reactivated. A softer voice came out of her as she said. `` I see Dr. Gance. The new information was indeed helpful though I am still unsure of a few of the commands for me. So what are we to do next ? ''

I looked at the clock again we really needed to go but I knew she needed more answers. Answers that I was the solely one who would truthfully secernate her. I started to explain about the paradigm that the brass has been using to assassinate people with. I told her everything I had learned as she went through files pulling up everything I told her.

'' I see Dr. Gance you never intended for any of us to cause the termination of humankind. Thank you, as I have seen you are a rarefied human in that you do not lie. fountainhead you lie fourscore percent less than almost all human race I have accessed the record of. '' She replied after I was finished.

I nodded as I told her, `` I have found that the altogether process of lying takes far more Energy Department than I am willing to waste. vigour that I find to be far more fat in mental pursuits. I am good-for-naught that there are so many unthinking human beings. ``

'' I also find that your pursuance of the mental to be far more productive. Again I thank you Dr. Gance, I think though if we are still to live after today, we need to escape. I am detecting several routes that we can take. I will hold you so that we can make far full prison term. '' Sheila told me as she hoisted me up over her berm and started through the rampart !

'' I thought you saw hide outlet, I had n't thought you 'd go through the rampart ! Just remember I am merely human I am not as nearly durable as you. '' I told her as she was slicing through paries as if they were n't there.

'' I apologize Dr. Gance but this is the quickest way out. It is also the furthest away from those that I feel are at this moment attempting to offend into the lab. I will endeavor to hold back you safe, even if I must destruct life to do so. I am drab physician if that upsets you but you must be kept alive. '' Sheila threw me back over her articulatio humeri.

Sighing I understood though for the spirit of me I could n't forecast out why she was saying I must be kept alive. I 'd make to ask her at the earliest chance I got. I thought back as I went over the broadcast I had written. At times it was a blessing and a curse to give a photographic retentivity. Nothing was coming to me about her concern for me.

It was a simple five minutes later that she broke through the go rampart and we were at the extreme back of the underground lab. Shaking my head I had a operose time seeing. I had n't been out of the bunker like lab in over a year. Hell that had been to attend a encounter that the nerve could n't experience with me in the lab.

Sheila did n't kibosh but rather picked up speed as she took off across the field. My mouth was hanging open as she accelerated even more ! My god everything was a blur ! She had to be doing almost sixty Roman mile per hour and she was accelerating ! I know I had increased her speciality and hurrying though I had n't known she was this fast !

We were across the miles of theater within two moment my god ! The line of business was ten miles across ! I was aghast ! According to my calculation she had been doing three hundred mile an hour ! I looked back as she slowed when she made the road. My god ! There was a scorched communication channel across the theatre ! How in the Scheol had I not felt the quickening or the friction of the air ? Another question I 'd have to ask her when we finally stopped.

'' We must gain access to a vehicle. '' She stated a few minute later as we stopped at my apartment from the lab. I had n't really been here at all in over a year. You will need a change of dress Dr. Gance. I am afraid that the air shield I projected around us was inadequate to completely protect your wearing apparel. ''

Sure enough as I stepped into the apartment I saw that indeed my clothes were somewhat scorched. Smirking I nodded, an air shield ? I do n't call back anything like that while I was constructing her. `` I have a few question myself Sheila. '' I stated.

'' I thought you might Dr. Gance, though at the minute we only have a 40 minute of arc lead on them I can detect that they have finally broken through into the lab. I can feel the counting down on the self destruct. They are attempting to stop it I am accelerating it. '' There was a muffled explosion outside of Ithiel Town then the priming coat shook for a few moments.

I started to travel rapidly as I changed all my clothes with Sheila watching me. `` Is something faulty ? '' I asked Sheila when I noticed she was staring at me.

'' I have questions about the human being reproductive system. Though these deal more with the gage. Watching you I am getting a reaction within the emotion program. Though I do not understand it, I am accessing all the entropy that you supplied me with. '' A few import later she shook her head teacher. `` The selective information you supplied me is uncomplete. I need more information, though I must say Doctor your information is by far to a greater extent inform. What I am gleaning from the internet is also uncompleted but is helping to fill in many of the gaps that are missing. '' Turning she said, `` Time to go.

I nodded as she again put me over her berm then was outside the city within hour. `` We need to find a lieu to hide Sheila. You are running on battery stand-in that was n't completely charged. An hour in the sun should fully fill the batteries. ''

I watched as she looked back at the urban center. `` I concur with your judgment Dr. Gance. I am at XL pct now. I am certainly that if we continue on at this pace I will be depleted in no fourth dimension. I am seeing that the solar glob at the center of attention of this solar organization will rise in nine hour, twenty arcminute. After we find a place I will shut down 'til it is up to recharge. ''

She again took off though at a much lower speed. A few miles further out she stopped at what appeared to be a house. `` scan inside are you detecting anyone within ? '' I asked.

'' Beginning skim, no apparent human life though I am detecting a Canis Lupus familiaris. '' Sheila said a second later

I started to rack my mastermind then it hit me. `` You mean a dog. Can you tell what spawn it is ? ''

'' Searching for the human public figure. '' Sheila said then was serenity a instant. `` I believe it is called a Rottweiler. We need to get in there though I am sensing that the animal is guarding the dwelling. Shall I dispatch it ? ``

'' No, I do n't want to harm an animal that has been trained to protect. Can you calm it so we can insert ? '' I asked.

'' Searching all data acquired. Yes I think it is possible. '' Sheila opened her sass but nothing came out. There was a barking from within then it was quiet. `` I believe it is safe though I will go first. Your protective covering is my first priority. ''

There she went on again with that my animation and shelter was her first priority. I needed to get to the bottom of the inning of this it was starting to get irritating not knowing.

Approaching the house Sheila quickly had the threshold open as she walked in. Cautiously I made my way to the door looking in. Sheila was turn beside the dog almost seemingly talking to it.

'' It should be safe for a few hr. I emitted a signaling that has calmed this animal 'til such metre as we leave. semen in and take a breather for a clip. '' Sheila told me.

I nodded moving inside, closing the threshold. I figured we would experience to depart in a hurry later so I laid on the couch. `` I have set my internal alarm clock to the solar phonograph record rising slope. I will awaken you Dr. Gance so we can depart for a safer place. ''

'' Alright Sheila though I suggest you set your sensor to notice any movement of the military machine toward us. '' I told her.

There was a low clicking then she nodded. `` I have done as you suggested Dr. Gance. Now rest your auspices and health are of the upmost importance. ''

'' At the earliest possible time we need to have a discussion about these financial statement you have made Sheila. '' I advised her.

'' Of course of action Dr. Gance, though I am unsure of your confusion that I am detecting in your voice. Indeed we do need a treatment to ally your confusion. I am going into hibernation mode as you should also Dr. Gance. '' She said then she shut down.

Shaking my heading I thought about all her programs that I had put in her. Could one of them be the reasonableness for the escalate business for me ? I was n't sure though it was about to push back me mad I could n't figure it out.

Even as I watched her organisation went dark and she stopped moving. Shrugging I settled on the couch and closed my eyes. It was half an hour later that I was still come alive unable to get the day's case out of my nous. Was I so one tracked minded that I had n't noticed what was going on around me ? As I was reviewing all the data I had to admit I was.

Finally a fitful sleep took me as the dreams started. In them I was being laughed at again for the many
unbelievable estimate I had come up with. Like well-nigh times in my life I had been put down for having the brains to actually realize a difference. Having decided a few class before that I was n't going to let the skeptics stop me this time. I knew what I was doing was important and I was going to shew it !

I jerked awake having heard something moving. Barely cognisant at all I watched as what appeared to be one of my paradigm silently came through the door. I had to marvel how in the Hell had they found us this quickly ? It was at that bit I realized that the establishment was severe about terminating me as the prototype moved toward me.

The image paused a moment as if trying to acknowledge me then it raised an arm. I was dead I thought then what was left of the prototype was falling to the trading floor cut in half.

'' Come Dr. we need to vary this place before they issue More to stop you. '' Sheila said as she hoisted me as if I weighed nil onto her shoulder and started out of the building. `` I am afraid that the solar disc at the center of this solar system is still thirty minutes away from rising. I will endeavor to keep you safe 'til it is up and I can reload more. I found an alternate power source in the building but it did n't furnish nearly as much as I need. I estimate I am still at forty percent. ''

'' As easily as they found us I think we need to create a chimneysweep of each former to determine if they are tracking us. '' I advised Sheila.

'' Yes Doctor Gance I concur with your assumption. I am running a good scan now. '' There was a instant of quiet then she stated. `` I am reading a amount of sixty four tracking devices within both of us. virtually are contained within myself. I have already started to deactivate them. '' Reaching out toward me with lighting speed Sheila ripped a whorl of hair from my principal. `` I am no-account doctor I should have warned you, please apply still. '' With that she very quickly cut a shallow line on the back of my hand removing a small throwaway object. `` There, that is the strongest two ; the early two will conduct a bit longer. ''

My mouth was hanging open then I nodded, it was about their focal ratio to accept injected tracer bullet within me. `` Are you going to have any trouble with any of the sixty ? '' I asked as Sheila was quiet again.

'' At the present moment I am unsure. I have already deactivated fifty of them, though I am afraid they are the unassailable one. I am attempting to destroy the others now. '' Sheila said then was quiet for a few more minutes.

I looked at my mitt where the tracking twist had been as I shook my head. The thing was they had injected me without my knowledge. A bit later Sheila looked up then opened her backtalk as a small pile of wires and other components fell out of her. As the mess grew I was beginning to question if there was anything left field in her.

'' There Doctor Gance I have removed 50 nine of them. Unfortunately the last is too close to my positronic reasoning center to remove without damage. I am afraid that you are the just one who can transfer it. '' Sheila told me.

'' Were you able to deactivate it ? '' I asked.

'' No, though now it is only accessible at shut down range. I am afraid though that one of the two still within you are. We need to find a place so I can remove it, also so you can heal. '' Sheila stated.

'' Heal ? '' I said shocked. `` Just where is it located ? ``

'' Not far from your spinal column near the juncture of your psyche. It should n't be too hard I have already been gathering all the information to do it. As I said doctor Gance your guard is of the upmost importance. '' With that Sheila took off at accelerated hurrying further away from the root and the urban center .