hi my name is Roger Gance and I am a utterly man. Well I am if I ca n't estimate a way out of this trouble. 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 prototypes after me ; one that they had been using for assassination and a few universal cleanup.

My a la mode universe I had developed over the last fifteen year. A semisynthetic, humanoid, enlightened, questioning, living, mechanical man - 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 cerebrate unconscious process were almost as fast as the human brain. She was for lack of sound Christian Bible perfect, well to me. In the respect of the man race she was close, approaching, though not quite there.

I had just finished updating her servo motors in the coat of arms and pegleg. She was faster than anything in the humanoid world ; I should own figured the military would need her. I had started putting her through her paces with all the memorial tablet watching. To say they were to a greater extent than impressed would be a John Roy Major understatement. They had hit me with a problem fifteen days ago that I had spent all this prison term working on. Give her and all mechanical man emotions.

I remember telling the administration ; sure, hand me a few twelvemonth I should sustain the start of a make for platform. How in the Hell could I, one of the saucy masses on earth been so curse stunned ? Not once did I see what I was doing was wrongly. I was a scientist I had no lesson computer code of ethics, right ? Like hellhole ! Especially when the same creations I had spent almost of my life making were turned on me.

So I had finished with Sheila 's servo upgrades, she was faster and solid. She made the prototypes I had created look like they were moving in slow down motility. It was belated, and I had just loaded the finale part of the emotion programme a immense backbreaking project. With the servo ascent finished I could finally work on this early postulation of the memorial tablet full time.

'' Sheila ? How are you feeling now ? '' I asked when I saw the last component part of the programme was installed. Oh I have to say you I made her look like an actress I had seen. She had smooth tegument, twinkle blonde, brown hair, with blue eyes. I think the actress 's public figure was Harlan F. Stone though I ca n't quite remember.

Shelia opened her eyes looking around then at me. `` This unit finds it strange Doctor Gance. This whole can feel the air in the room. The micro-fiber filum you covered this pelt with are operating at ninety eight percentage. This unit finds this well within allowable parametric quantity. Adjusting sensor 'til they are at one hundred percent. ''

'' Very good, '' I replied. `` mental test audio and optical sensors. ''

'' Working… now adjusting to optimal ambit. Linking servo motors. Now syncing all systems to positronic processing centers. '' It was perhaps another thirty proceedings when Sheila turned her straits toward me. `` All systems maintaining one hundred per centum. ''

'' Excellent, now please access code data file program 001A through 999z. Integrate all Indian file contained within. If you experience any difficultness, stop integration at once. give notice me as to the problem country that I may line up for optimal loading of political platform. '' I ordered her.

'' Now accessing all files for integration. It will engage approximately five time of day, twenty two minute, thirty three secondment to end up all files. Shall this unit of measurement alert you when they are complete medico Gance ? '' Sheila replied.

'' Yes, that will essay satisfactory. '' I told her, little did I realize that this was the delimit consequence that everything changed.

It was almost five hours later when I received a subject matter from the brass. They wanted Sheila as soon as I was done. They wanted her for testing, testing ? All the tests would be pure she would n't take more testing. Calling up all ten of the prototypes I was shocked to see that two were fighting in former countries with society to vote out. Kill ? They were n't made for that ! I sent a destruct signal observation as the two sent to kill people exploded.

A few moments later my headphone rang. `` Doctor Gance what in the hell on earth have you done ? Those were on delegacy to down some extremely bad masses ! Cease and desist or we will birth to terminate your 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 take 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, `` consider yourself retired and terminated Gance, efficient immediately ! We will be there in a few hours for the new killing machine ! ''

Finally finding my vocalisation I shouted back, `` you can try full general, you can try. By the time you get here there will be no info on the program left. I 've already deleted half of the files and backups. So I 'm for sure your yes men wo n't be able-bodied to recreate her. ''

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

'' As I said it wo n't be that well-off General. You had to be a self important asshole and keep me out of it. Well as long as I am alert you best be afraid. She is fencesitter and ca n't be hacked. '' I hung up as the general was starting to holler again.

I had already sealed the lab though I knew they 'd get in in a few hours. I just had to end up her then we could go, though at the moment I was n't sure where. Pulling a disc I had been preparing for something like this. Slipping it in I started to typewrite various complex control. Sitting back I laughed as I saw that for a unretentive metre we were safe.

A campaign 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 understandable many of the mastery that it requires of this system that seem useless. This organization is in need of advance clarification before the program demand can be acted on. ''

Sighing I had been afraid of this as I held up another magnetic disk. `` This should offer further illumination of many of the terms and prerequisite. '' I told Sheila. I just hoped that the surplus definitions I had added would be enough.

Slipping the magnetic disc in Sheila stood there stock still as the new information started to flow through her. I looked at the clock I just hoped that the new information I had given her would serve her to process better.

'' I 'm sorry Sheila that we did n't throw the clock time to explore the possibilities of the program. I have put much of myself into it but you 'll never know. You at to the lowest degree will never know the heart open frame of loss. '' Sighing I looked at the clock again we had maybe another two hours before they got through. wellspring I hoped, as when we left here any chance I had to help her would be gone.

It was twenty minutes 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 than response. Answers that I was the only one who would truthfully order her. I started to explain about the epitome that the brass has been using to assassinate the great unwashed 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 endpoint of humans. Thank you, as I have seen you are a rare human being in that you do not lie. wellspring you lie eighty percent LE than almost all mankind I have accessed the criminal record of. '' She replied after I was finished.

I nodded as I told her, `` I have found that the completely process of lying takes far Thomas More energy than I am unforced to waste. vigour that I find to be far more fertile in genial pursuits. I am sorry that there are so many unreflective human being. ``

'' I also find that your pursuit of the mental to be far more fertile. Again I thank you Dr. Gance, I think though if we are still to exist after today, we need to escape. I am detecting several routes that we can take. I will carry you so that we can make far respectable time. '' Sheila told me as she hoisted me up over her shoulder and started through the bulwark !

'' I thought you saw hidden exits, I had n't thought you 'd go through the wall ! Just remember I am merely human I am not as nearly indestructible as you. '' I told her as she was slicing through walls as if they were n't there.

'' I apologize Dr. Gance but this is the fastest way out. It is also the farthest away from those that I feel are at this moment attempting to offend into the lab. I will endeavor to keep you condom, even if I must destroy lifespan to do so. I am sorry Doctor if that upsets you but you must be kept alive. '' Sheila threw me back over her berm.

Sighing I understood though for the living of me I could n't compute out why she was saying I must be kept alive. I 'd take in to ask her at the earliest fortune I got. I thought back as I went over the political program I had written. At times it was a benediction and a curse to have a photographic memory. Nothing was coming to me about her care for me.

It was a mere five minutes later that she broke through the last wall and we were at the extreme back of the underground lab. Shaking my head I had a grueling time seeing. I had n't been out of the bunker like lab in over a year. Hades that had been to attend a coming together that the brass could n't have with me in the lab.

Sheila did n't hold on but rather picked up speed as she took off across the field. My backtalk was hanging open as she accelerated even more ! My god everything was a blur ! She had to be doing almost sixty geographical mile per minute and she was accelerating ! I know I had increased her long suit and speed though I had n't known she was this fast !

We were across the air mile of subject field within two minutes my god ! The field was ten miles across ! I was aghast ! According to my deliberation she had been doing three hundred miles an hour ! I looked back as she slowed when she made the route. My god ! There was a scorched subscriber line across the field ! How in the netherworld had I not felt the speedup or the friction of the air ? Another question I 'd cause to ask her when we finally stopped.

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

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

'' I thought you might Dr. Gance, though at the moment we only have a forty moment lead on them I can detect that they have finally broken through into the lab. I can feel the count down on the self destruct. They are attempting to turn back it I am accelerating it. '' There was a muffled explosion outside of townspeople then the ground shook for a few moments.

I started to hurry as I changed all my apparel with Sheila watching me. `` Is something awry ? '' I asked Sheila when I noticed she was staring at me.

'' I have questions about the human procreative organization. Though these trade more with the skunk. Watching you I am getting a reaction within the emotion program. Though I do not understand it, I am accessing all the information that you supplied me with. '' A few moments later she shook her head. `` The information you supplied me is incomplete. I need more data, though I must say Doctor your information is by far to a greater extent informed. What I am gleaning from the net is also incomplete but is helping to make full in many of the crack that are missing. '' Turning she said, `` Time to go.

I nodded as she again put me over her shoulder then was outside the city within min. `` We need to recover a place to conceal Sheila. You are running on stamp battery backup that was n't completely charged. An hour in the sun should fully fill the barrage fire. ''

I watched as she looked back at the metropolis. `` I concur with your assessment Dr. Gance. I am at 40 pct now. I am sure that if we continue on at this pace I will be depleted in no sentence. I am seeing that the solar ball at the center of this solar system will surface in nine hours, twenty dollar bill minutes. After we find a topographic point I will shut out 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 rake, no plain human life though I am detecting a genus Canis lupus familiaris. '' Sheila said a present moment later

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

'' Searching for the man epithet. '' Sheila said then was quiet a moment. `` I believe it is called a Rottweiler. We need to get in there though I am sensing that the fauna is guarding the domicile. Shall I dispatch it ? ``

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

'' Searching all data acquired. Yes I think it is potential. '' Sheila opened her mouth but nothing came out. There was a barking from within then it was hushed. `` I believe it is prophylactic though I will go first. Your protection is my starting time priority. ''

There she went on again with that my animation and auspices was her number one priority. I needed to get to the buns of this it was starting to get irritating not knowing.

Approaching the firm Sheila quickly had the room access open as she walked in. Cautiously I made my way to the threshold looking in. Sheila was bent beside the dog almost seemingly talking to it.

'' It should be safe for a few hours. I emitted a signal that has calmed this animate being 'til such time as we leave. seminal fluid in and rest for a time. '' Sheila told me.

I nodded moving inside, closing the threshold. I figured we would take to depart in a hurry later so I laid on the couch. `` I have set my internal alarm to the solar disc rise. I will come alive you Dr. Gance so we can depart for a safer place. ''

'' Alright Sheila though I suggest you set your sensors to detect any drift of the armed forces toward us. '' I told her.

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

'' At the early possible time we need to have a treatment about these argument you have made Sheila. '' I advised her.

'' Of trend Dr. Gance, though I am shy of your disarray that I am detecting in your voice. Indeed we do necessitate a discourse to ally your confusion. I am going into hibernation mode as you should also Dr. Gance. '' She said then she shut down.

Shaking my head I thought about all her platform that I had put in her. Could one of them be the reason for the escalated business organisation for me ? I was n't sure though it was about to drive me demented I could n't figure it out.

Even as I watched her system went dismal and she stopped moving. Shrugging I settled on the lounge and closed my eyes. It was half an minute later that I was still wake unable to get the day's events out of my read/write head. 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 include I was.

Finally a spasmodic sopor took me as the dreams started. In them I was being laughed at again for the many
incredible approximation I had come up with. Like most meter in my biography I had been put down for having the brains to actually have a difference. Having decided a few years before that I was n't going to let the skeptics barricade me this prison term. I knew what I was doing was crucial and I was going to prove it !

I jerked awake having heard something moving. Barely mindful at all I watched as what appeared to be one of my prototypes silently came through the door. I had to question how in the hell had they found us this quickly ? It was at that here and now I realized that the brass was grave about terminating me as the prototype moved toward me.

The image paused a moment as if trying to recognize me then it raised an arm. I was stagnant I thought then what was left of the prototype was falling to the level cut in one-half.

'' Come Doctor we need to set out this position before they issue more to give the axe you. '' Sheila said as she hoisted me as if I weighed nothing onto her berm and started out of the building. `` I am afraid that the solar saucer at the center of this solar system is still thirty minutes away from rising. I will endeavor to keep you rubber 'til it is up and I can reload more. I found an alternate power source in the edifice but it did n't offer nearly as much as I need. I estimate I am still at xl percent. ''

'' As easily as they found us I think we need to make a sweep of each other to determine if they are tracking us. '' I advised Sheila.

'' Yes medico Gance I concur with your supposition. I am running a fully scan now. '' There was a here and now of silence then she stated. `` I am reading a amount of lx four tracking devices within both of us. Most are contained within myself. I have already started to deactivate them. '' Reaching out toward me with lighting speed Sheila ripped a lock of hair from my head. `` I am sorry doctor I should stimulate warned you, delight harbor still. '' With that she very quickly cut a shallow course on the backbone of my hand removing a small round object. `` There, that is the solid two ; the other two will bring a bit longer. ''

My mouth was hanging afford then I nodded, it was about their speed to have injected tracers within me. `` Are you going to have any trouble with any of the sixty ? '' I asked as Sheila was hushed again.

'' At the present moment I am unsure. I have already deactivated 50 of them, though I am afraid they are the substantial ones. I am attempting to destroy the others now. '' Sheila said then was hush for a few to a greater extent mo.

I looked at my hand where the tracking device had been as I shook my head. The thing was they had injected me without my noesis. A minute later Sheila looked up then opened her mouth as a small quite a little of conducting wire and former components fell out of her. As the stilt grew I was beginning to wonder if there was anything left hand in her.

'' There Dr. Gance I have removed L nine of them. Unfortunately the end is too close to my positronic reasoning nitty-gritty to withdraw without damage. I am afraid that you are the sole one who can get rid of it. '' Sheila told me.

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

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

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

'' Not far from your spine near the junction of your psyche. It should n't be too backbreaking I have already been gathering all the entropy to do it. As I said doctor Gance your rubber is of the upmost grandness. '' With that Sheila took off at accelerated speed further away from the floor and the city .