Daily Dime: A.D.A.M.

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A.D.A.M.
By S.S.Marks
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Dr. Landing sat patiently at the long table. The generals that he was here to see were talking busily amongst each other. A thick cloud of smoke hung overhead from the cigars smoldering in the ashtrays. As if he had cleared his throat to speak, the chatter stopped and all eyes were on him. A nerves smile crept across his face as he begat to share his report.

“With the creation of C.A.N.D.I.S. four years ago, we have been working toward constructing a machine that could one day replace the common soldier.” His audience stared intently as he went on. “Today I want to show you the results of four years of research and development led me and my team. Let us start with the basics. If you look at the screen you’ll see first attempt at a fully functional android called Simon.”

A video of a rather bulky looking machine, that looked more like a man inside a robot costume as it moved, played on the projection screen. “Do to the lack of dexterity this unit was deemed unusable for any practical use.” The screen switched to another clip of a less clunky robot being tested on some light duty skills. “Simon Mk II, had improved dexterity but was unable to accurately detect objects in motion as seen here.” The screen showed long boom swing at the robot, knocking its head clean off. “We decided to scrap the Simon Project when the Mk III as unable to control enough motor functions to stand in one place. Several months later we developed the Alpha.”

The screen changed to a clip of what appeared to be a metal skeleton. The open spaces were being filled with mechanical versions of human organs. “We decided that the Alpha would be the ground work for a viable unit that could act, talk, and even eat like we do. The results were the A.D.A.M. series.” Dr Landing turned off the projector and spoke into the intercom. “Could you send him in please?” The door opened and large muscular looking man walked in. “Gentlemen I want you to meet Adam, the first fully functional android.” The generals started to quickly talk amongst themselves about the possibilities and advantages of deploying such a weapon in the field.

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