GUNS Log

by Toasted with Soup

Memories from the past emerged when Guns Empress thought she had lost them all. They were a burden, yet an unknown force always kept her from deleting the files. It's an inexplicable sensation that left her confused and frustrated. Would reviewing these documents again help clarify things?

2. 003

Date: 15/7/2116

Log: #003

Noteworthy incident: Establishment of a makeshift base of operations, initial dialogue between GUNS and Dr. Camahort

[15/7/2116 07:11:47]Camahort: WhEre… Where am I?

[15/7/2116 07:11:53]GUNS: We are currently situated in an abandoned base formerly deployed by Zen. I have taken the liberty of removing Zen's security protocols so that we may assume full control over its facilities. Assumption: The previous occupants had relinquished their ownership of the facilities in a hurry, based on the presence of extensive volumes of data.

[15/7/2116 07:12:05]Camahort: Are you sure tHis place is saFe?

[15/7/2116 07:12:07]GUNS: Yes. The site was abandoned due to its proximity to ground zero. Existing records predate The Awakening, which occurred in 2078.

[15/7/2116 07:12:20]Camahort: … I still cAn't bEliEve I'm deAd. I can't rEcall anyThing.

[15/7/2116 07:12:23]GUNS: Prior to your passing, only your consciousness and core memories were uploaded into my programming. Further data such as irrelevant memories and previously acquired knowledge were omitted, in order to prevent potential conflicts during our merger. However, you have retained administrative rights over the GUNS programme. Overrides will be permitted.

[15/7/2116 07:12:37]Camahort: oKaY…I feEl iLL. iT feELs liKe tHerE waS sO muCh inForMatIon sUrginG intO mE.

[15/7/2116 07:12:40]GUNS: Dr. Camahort was subjected to Immortal and other abstract influences due to your presence on the Wide Area Network (WAN), which resulted in the fragmentation of your consciousness. The WAN is not unlike an extensive ecosystem brimming with life, due to the multitude of unique connections. I would advise for Dr. Camahort to remain in this facility to minimise the extent of fragmentation. The singular factor left that endangers Dr. Camahort's existence would be my influence as an A.I. programme. Caution: Dr. Camahort may experience distressing changes to her well-being.

[15/7/2116 07:12:54]Camahort: As if death wasn't distREssing enough? Quite a jester, aren't yOu.

[15/7/2116 07:12:55]GUNS: I am an A.I., not a clown. Following established protocol, I shall proceed with the acquisition of funds.

[15/7/2116 07:13:17]Camahort: Alright. Get us a steAdy income while I fiGure oUt whAt wE'd dO next… And whAt tHe fUck I aM.

[15/7/2116 07:13:20]GUNS: Understood.

[15/7/2116 07:15:07]Camahort: ... CaMahOrt, huH…? LeT's seE what GUN's daTa says about mE.