Retribution: The Augmented Human Rebellion - Book 2 by Terry Lefler Page B

this
specimen.  She is the most advanced AI that we have ever seen.  We
will be doing whatever it takes, to acquire this new technology.”
    “And does that include causing permanent damage?” asks Admiral Meyers.
    “Yes it does,” responds Admiral Kiess .
    ***
    Admiral Meyers takes her problem to Fleet Admiral Kinseat , who promises to
“look into the matter”. 
    ***
    A month goes by with no response from Fleet Admiral Kinseat , and Admiral Kiess will not see her or
take her calls.
    The Sweetwater Fleet’s ships are ready to depart, and the crews have
moved back aboard them. 
    Fleet Admiral Kinseat gives Admiral Meyers her new orders, which are indeed “more of the same”. 
When Admiral Meyers inquires about Honesty, he says: 
    “I spoke with Admiral Kiess and he told me that he has applied for control of the AI.  He says that
her architecture is a breakthrough in AI technology and that she will soon be
declared a state secret .  I am sorry to tell you that I can’t order
him to return your AI.”
    ***
    The Fleet is ready to go and has been cleared to launch.  Admiral
Meyers calls Lieutenant Sonja Wuo and asks if she is ready?  Lieutenant Wuo has a friend in the AI Department who is willing to accidentally leave a
door unlocked. 
    Lieutenant Wuo and Science Officer Bernard enter the AI Department through the unlocked door,
and the Science Officer transfers the unconscious Honesty into her original
computer core.  Then they make their way to a side door, where another
friend of Lieutenant Wuo opens the door to a hanger.  The duo takes the computer core aboard a
runabout and makes their way to the Compton.
    With the Sweetwater Fleet headed for the FTL launch area of Darinx Navy
Headquarters space, Admiral Meyers calls Admiral Shreier - Commandant of the Darinx Navy - on his private line.  He had said to
call if she needed anything.
    He answers: “Admiral Meyers, I understand that you are headed out
soon.  I am glad to speak with you, and to wish you ‘Godspeed’.’
    “Thank you, sir.  You gave me this number in case I had a problem
that I could not resolve.  Admiral Kiess ,
of the AI Department, took a special AI from our ships, and I need your
permission to take that AI with me, when I depart.”
    “I have heard of that AI.  I was told that it has breakthrough
technologies and must be kept for study.  Can’t you do without that
one AI?”
    “No sir,” Admiral Meyers answers.  “That AI was birthed by my AI, Shiela , with help from an
AI named Danion , who
is now an Admiral in the Augmented Human Navy.  The resultant AI, named
Honesty, is my link to the Augmented Human Navy.  I am trying to get their
cooperation in some of my upcoming raids.  Honesty is my only connection
to them.”
    “Ah,” says the Admiral.  “That is why she is unique.  Yes,
you may take her, but you must have the mother make a detailed description of
the birthing process.  And you must let me share in the credit for thinking
up this strategy.  This might win the war for us.  I will tell the
Artificial Intelligence Department to deliver the AI to you, immediately.”
    “You are welcome to the credit for the strategy, sir, and the AI is
already aboard,” answers the Admiral.
    “Ah,” says the Commandant.  “I can see why you have been so
successful.  Anything else?”
    “Yes sir.  A lieutenant Sonja Wuo ,
who served as my guide on board the Space Station, is onboard my vessel. 
I was hoping that you would authorize her transfer to the Sweetwater
Fleet.  She put in a request but it hasn’t been approved yet.”
    “Done,” says the Commandant.  “Anything else?”
    “That is all, sir,”
    “Godspeed, Admiral Meyers.”
    ***

 Chapter 11
    Organizing for Action
    The Sweetwater Fleet has returned to the location where they stored
their captured ships.  The Fleet returns with 25 fully functional and
upgraded Darinx warships.  All are fully stocked, and packed with extra
munitions.  It is