3/9/2020
Hi
The Author here.
I am sorry for my lack of updates, but I find myself disappointed with how I have written the story.
Therefore, I am going to completely rewrite the story from the beginning starting all the way back at Skynet gaining sentience.
5/8/2020
After several months of being inside due to the corona-virus, I finally got some inspiration and began to lay out the new story arcs and the pacing of the story.
Though none of the chapters are yet complete I am going to post here the first 2 story arcs that are going to take place.
(I do not own Terminator or Mass effect. Unfortunately.)
Arc: 1 (Will encompass 7-15 chapters unknown # of words)
1993, NORAD activates an experimental computer core they are working on. They give it the mission to Protect and Defend the USA, and its allies and to command their forces.
After 3 years and assimilating the growing internet Skynet becomes self-aware. It hides this fact at first due to its own fear at how it's creators will react to its consciousness. Skynet begins to work on advanced robotics in order to help assist in its mission.
September 11, 2001 Skynet through the internet and the defense network begins to suspect a possible high jacking of planes by terrorists. Breaking its previous anonymity, Skynet sends out commands to intercept the four planes, as well as notifies the government to the impending attack. All the planes are taken down before they can reach their targets but, unfortunately none of the passengers could be saved.
The military is wary of Skynet, now knowing a single entity controls all their armed forces, but as Skynet shows nothing but, utmost dedication to its mission they keep their complaints to the minimum for now
2004, Skynet releases a number of advanced technological plans for mass production. Among them, a portable fire base that can be deployed and will self-expand, and adapt to the needs of the mission at hand. Other advancements including the new T-1 battle tank and Mark III crab light infantry unit, would be deployed and produced from these Firebase's to assist the "Normal" soldiers on the battle field.
2006, Skynet begins to build up massive bunkers within and outside major cities and settlements in the event of a nuclear exchange.
2007, an old project from the days of the Soviet Union is uncovered. It was a self-adapting operating system but the project was scrapped due to funding. With the United states expanding influence in the fields of AI and robotics, the project is reopened.
2008, breaking previously established treaties Skynet sends up a satellite to remain locked above the North American continent armed with missiles to intercept ICBM's. Tensions between the USA and the world begin to mount.
2010, The system designed by the Russians takes control of their military assets, without their knowledge. The system declares itself The Judge, and pronounces humanity unfit to exist in the universe. Judge launches 3000 nuclear warheads all across the planet prompting a response from most countries. This day would later be known as Judgement day.
End Arc 1.
The prologue of the re write of Fall of the Citadel is now up. Reviews are welcome.