Well, I've been thinking about it, and here's my take on it with a few ideas of my own thrown in.
It's an alien device. Where did it come from? Who is it for? Not known. All that is known is:
A) They can do practicaly anything. If ever there was a Deus Ex Machina, this would be it.
B) This is limited, though, in that each unit seems to adapt to the thought patterns of it's primary user.
C) They are self-replicating, but this is an iffy thing. We can ask that they replicate, but it seems that the devices have a mind of their own and know when it is warranted and when it is not. They'll usually do it by themselves if they sense someone who is in need of a device nearby.
D) They are sentient and very quirky. If given a computer to interface through they will interact people through it.
E) Depending on how they're treated, they'll either protect their user through whatever means necessary, or leave them to their fate.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Black Aeronaut Technologies Group
Aerospace Solutions for the discerning spacer
"To the commissary we should go," Yoda declared firmly. "News
of this kind a danish requires."
It's an alien device. Where did it come from? Who is it for? Not known. All that is known is:
A) They can do practicaly anything. If ever there was a Deus Ex Machina, this would be it.
B) This is limited, though, in that each unit seems to adapt to the thought patterns of it's primary user.
C) They are self-replicating, but this is an iffy thing. We can ask that they replicate, but it seems that the devices have a mind of their own and know when it is warranted and when it is not. They'll usually do it by themselves if they sense someone who is in need of a device nearby.
D) They are sentient and very quirky. If given a computer to interface through they will interact people through it.
E) Depending on how they're treated, they'll either protect their user through whatever means necessary, or leave them to their fate.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Black Aeronaut Technologies Group
Aerospace Solutions for the discerning spacer
"To the commissary we should go," Yoda declared firmly. "News
of this kind a danish requires."