Digital Birth, Digital Death
Digital Birth, Digital Death
By: AtlasTheExplorerAtlasTheExplorer
PUBLISHED: 28 Jul 2023 23:06
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Digital Birth, Digital Death

The following interview was conducted by Dr. Benjamin J. Tucker for the reintegration of O5-09 "Ghost in the Machine" into the American branch of the Foundation following a long absence. Following the completion of this interview, and the subsequent interviews relevant to information regarding O5-09's presence within the Foundation as a whole, Dr. Benjamin J. Tucker was administered Class C Amnestics and returned to basic duty.

All information present within this particular section of the interview is relevant to: The Appearance of O5-09.

Log Begin.

Dr. Benjamin Tucker sits in a chair at a blank table. Across from the table sits a singular PANASONIC RF-562D AM FM SW Shortwave Transistor Radio. There is no second chair, and there is no other human present in the room.

Dr. Tucker: "Hello, Overseer. It's a shame we couldn't get to meet in person, however, I've been told that getting this interview done as quickly as possible would be paramount to you reentering the workforce in this region. When I found out that you'd be able to communicate with me through something as simple as a civillian radio securely, I figured it'd be best to get this interview under way. That is, of course, if you're ready to begin…?"

The radio powered itself on, the frequency control seemingly tuning itself as it moved side to side, emitting the crackling sound of static before a males voice pierced the white noise.

O5-09: "Of course, Doctor. Let's begin."

Dr. Tucker: "Great. First things first, let's cover a uh… rumor, if you will. It's generally believed by some who are aware of the Council's existence that you are 19 year old Alexan-"

O5-09 cut Dr. Tucker off.

O5-09: "I'm going to stop you right there. Who I was before I became a part of the Council is irrelevant. The person who I originated from ceased to exist upon their death, and their body has made itself a part of the living's ecosystem. I am but a final breath."

There is a moment of silence. Dr. Tucker displays a somewhat confused expression, as -09 has just implied that they are dead, despite clearly being able to talk over the radio.

Dr. Tucker: "I see. Well then, let's cover your age. How old are you? How long have you known about the Foundation?"

O5-09: "Admittance to the length of time in which I've been with the Foundation would be akin to that of a crime relative to treason, and would qualify both you and myself for termination. For both of our sakes, I will not be answering your question. As for my age… I believe the Foundation first picked me up in the 1830s about. That would make me… perhaps 212? Time is a rough thing to keep track fo when its constraints are irrelevant to you."

Dr. Tucker: "Understood. I assume that means you don't age then. Well then, lets cover something easier. What do you look like? Your body, your face?"

The voice over the radio laughs, with the strength of the radio's static growing by the second.

O5-09: "You still don't understand? I don't have a body. A face. I don't have anything to describe about how I look to the outside world. But if you want to try to do so yourself, feel free because…"

The radio shuts off. The room fills with silence for a brief moment before the intercom to the room blares with sound.

"I am in this room."

Log End.

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