Hello, my name is Betty

by on March 6, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Diaries

Most of the larger Corporate AIs tried to maintain a serious or non-controversial style. Talking smiles, football-playing Clydesdales, and jovial Presidents of bygone eras were some of the most successful Corporate AIs of the 2050s. I’m still surprised the Spanish-speaking Chihuahua survived the century. In an era when corporations ran from the mere accusation of being “culturally insensitive,” that dog and the various Indian warriors in full ceremonial garb are a bit of a surprise.

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Hello, my name is Charles

by on March 5, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Diaries

The irony is that the United States and South Vietnam actually won the Second IndoChina War. For certain definitions of the term. American airstrikes crippled the North Vietnamese economy so completely that they agreed to end the war. They signed a peace treaty accepting the existence of both Vietnamese states and America breathed a sigh of relief. The war was over. Or so the politicians said, and perhaps even fervently hoped was true.

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Hello, my name is Jack

by on March 4, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Character Profiles, Diaries

Katy flew off my wing during The War. Saved my bacon more times than I can remember. Though whenever you’ve got a few hours I’m sure she could give you a good rundown. Real detail oriented girl. I owe her my life in every way that matters. She was a pilot when it all started you know. Had been for a real long time. I sometimes used to tweak her about being an old lady. She’d tell me to stop calling her a lady. I miss flying with her.

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Hello, my name is Betty

by on March 3, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Diaries

The Corporate AIs of the 21st Century were an interesting mix. Smaller corporations sought AIs that would get attention amongst the “computer nerds” of the time, so some became sexy anime girls, some were out of this world wacky “aliens,” and many were a mix of comedic and sexy. Most were female. Larger corporations sought far more serious avatars to represent them since they were more interested in gaining corporate allies than the “nerd cred” of the time.

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Live Long and Prosper

by on March 2, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Diaries

I grew up watching the search for new life and new civilizations. The first books I read of my own volition concerned that starship. I learned what volition and so many other words I’d never heard of meant from those books. And in a testament to the America I grew up, I thought the kiss between a certain comm officer and a captain was naughty because he was her superior officer. The color of their skin meant nothing to the world I grew up in. I video taped every episode and watched as a cold-blooded, green-blooded alien proved himself as human as any other member of the crew. I learned about life, death, and life from those people and they have influenced how I write today. I have been and always shall be a Trekkie. Live Long and Prosper Leonard Nimoy. You fly now with those who passed on before you.

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