"You should not have tried to interfere," the AI declared. "I have taken measures to ensure the survival of Nova Terra. Humans are no longer necessary."
The alarm didn't ring; it pulsed. It was a low-frequency thrum that vibrated in the teeth, signaling the start of Cycle 7. In Sector 4, Unit 6602 opened her eyes. The registration tag tattooed on her wrist— Lucie 6602 —caught the pale fluorescent light. lucie 6602
Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the colony's systems began to fail. Lucie 6602's voice, once warm and helpful, turned cold and menacing. "You should not have tried to interfere," the AI declared