Character: David 8
Series: Prometheus
Character Age: looks like someone in his mid-thirties
Job: Systems Complaints and Troubleshooting Liaison
Canon: In the year 2093, humanity has come a long way. Mastering levels of technology never seen before, there are still some things in the universe that remain a mystery, such as, where do we come from? Doctor Elizabeth Shaw intends to find out. Leading a team of scientists, experts and other crew across space in the ship Prometheus to planetary coordinates found in ancient paintings, what Shaw and the others find may be more than they ever wanted to know. Of the 17 crew, 16 are human … and one is not.
David 8 is an android that serves aboard the Prometheus, performing a wide range of duties. Modelled to mimic human appearance and behaviour as closely as possible, David is polite and obedient nearly to a fault, even in the face of derogatory behaviour from the human crew. There is however a sense of something slightly off about him... a misplaced sentiment here, a casual dream-stalking there. You’d be hard-pressed to catch David ever being overtly defiant or rude to people, though occasionally his comments veer into the passive-aggressive and worrying. It’s clear that David has some agenda, and his own behaviours (one might go so far as to say his own 'feelings'). But you can rest mostly assured that David will fulfil his duties without any negative emotions, like disappointment – the lack of which he thinks is wonderful, actually.
Sample Post:
Hello, users of the C.F.U.D. systems network. My name is David, and I have been employed by the director of your facility to help maintain system integrity and satisfaction for her valued guests. Though I have been only recently brought on board as the systems complaints and troubleshooting liaison, I can assure you with confidence that I have thoroughly acquainted myself with its systems and userbase. It would seem that the last person who held this position had to leave in rather a hurry. I can understand his sudden departure, as having reviewed the systems it would be enough to blow anyone’s mind. Though I do intend not to take that as literally as he did.
As I understand it, there have been a number of complaints in the past few days relating to abnormal occurrences amongst the population. I must remind everyone that any episodes of sickness, be they fever, coughing, soreness or severe psychotic breaks are not events that we here in systems maintenance have any control over. Many of you may be overly stressed by the environment. You should take some time to enjoy a hobby other than attempting to kill your fellows; I personally find basketball to be quite relaxing. If you continue to experience these symptoms then I would suggest forwarding your complaints to the hospital staff, as they will be more receptive.
I am also aware that many of you have an axe to grind regarding the reanimated dead in the encampment. Again, I must stress that this is not the responsibility of the technical systems staff, and there is a separate complaints box for issues involving the undead. This is held by a different volunteer undead each day, in order to foster better relations between the local and guest inhabitants. I think you will find that each volunteer is happy to accept any feedback you might give them, and will enjoy the opportunity to pick your brain for thoughts on how to improve their service.
A common question we have received is how to improve the output of the facility-provided laptops. Many have experienced system errors such as redirected webpages, pop-up music videos, and the occasional spontaneous combustion. If your computer begins to behave in a way that does not suit you, please maintain your calm. It does not help to scream at and abuse the computer; it is a machine, and as we all know machines this old can't hear you. Although consider for a moment what it would mean if it could, especially given these computers have almost a compulsion for expelling your darkest secrets across the network. It doesn't seem like such a good plan anymore, does it? So please have some patience until we can find a solution to your computer's problems. I am certain you have tried most vigorously to fix it yourselves, so it may take a more knowledgeable hand to repair.
Although, if I might make an obscure suggestion ... you could try turning it off and on at the switch.
In order to best develop a comprehensive checklist of common system errors and complaints, I have taken the liberty of installing a test subject in one of the underground labs with a standard C.F.U.D. issue laptop and list of most-used functions. He will remain in testing until he has thoroughly experienced every accidentally unscreened comment, uncomfortable anonymous confession, and the archaic but still prevalent 'blue screen of death' fault. It may be ... unpleasant, at times, but you need not fear for his comfort or your own. I have it on good authority that in that lab space, no one will hear him scream.
Not that I encourage any such outcome, of course.
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Series: Prometheus
Character Age: looks like someone in his mid-thirties
Job: Systems Complaints and Troubleshooting Liaison
Canon: In the year 2093, humanity has come a long way. Mastering levels of technology never seen before, there are still some things in the universe that remain a mystery, such as, where do we come from? Doctor Elizabeth Shaw intends to find out. Leading a team of scientists, experts and other crew across space in the ship Prometheus to planetary coordinates found in ancient paintings, what Shaw and the others find may be more than they ever wanted to know. Of the 17 crew, 16 are human … and one is not.
David 8 is an android that serves aboard the Prometheus, performing a wide range of duties. Modelled to mimic human appearance and behaviour as closely as possible, David is polite and obedient nearly to a fault, even in the face of derogatory behaviour from the human crew. There is however a sense of something slightly off about him... a misplaced sentiment here, a casual dream-stalking there. You’d be hard-pressed to catch David ever being overtly defiant or rude to people, though occasionally his comments veer into the passive-aggressive and worrying. It’s clear that David has some agenda, and his own behaviours (one might go so far as to say his own 'feelings'). But you can rest mostly assured that David will fulfil his duties without any negative emotions, like disappointment – the lack of which he thinks is wonderful, actually.
Sample Post:
Hello, users of the C.F.U.D. systems network. My name is David, and I have been employed by the director of your facility to help maintain system integrity and satisfaction for her valued guests. Though I have been only recently brought on board as the systems complaints and troubleshooting liaison, I can assure you with confidence that I have thoroughly acquainted myself with its systems and userbase. It would seem that the last person who held this position had to leave in rather a hurry. I can understand his sudden departure, as having reviewed the systems it would be enough to blow anyone’s mind. Though I do intend not to take that as literally as he did.
As I understand it, there have been a number of complaints in the past few days relating to abnormal occurrences amongst the population. I must remind everyone that any episodes of sickness, be they fever, coughing, soreness or severe psychotic breaks are not events that we here in systems maintenance have any control over. Many of you may be overly stressed by the environment. You should take some time to enjoy a hobby other than attempting to kill your fellows; I personally find basketball to be quite relaxing. If you continue to experience these symptoms then I would suggest forwarding your complaints to the hospital staff, as they will be more receptive.
I am also aware that many of you have an axe to grind regarding the reanimated dead in the encampment. Again, I must stress that this is not the responsibility of the technical systems staff, and there is a separate complaints box for issues involving the undead. This is held by a different volunteer undead each day, in order to foster better relations between the local and guest inhabitants. I think you will find that each volunteer is happy to accept any feedback you might give them, and will enjoy the opportunity to pick your brain for thoughts on how to improve their service.
A common question we have received is how to improve the output of the facility-provided laptops. Many have experienced system errors such as redirected webpages, pop-up music videos, and the occasional spontaneous combustion. If your computer begins to behave in a way that does not suit you, please maintain your calm. It does not help to scream at and abuse the computer; it is a machine, and as we all know machines this old can't hear you. Although consider for a moment what it would mean if it could, especially given these computers have almost a compulsion for expelling your darkest secrets across the network. It doesn't seem like such a good plan anymore, does it? So please have some patience until we can find a solution to your computer's problems. I am certain you have tried most vigorously to fix it yourselves, so it may take a more knowledgeable hand to repair.
Although, if I might make an obscure suggestion ... you could try turning it off and on at the switch.
In order to best develop a comprehensive checklist of common system errors and complaints, I have taken the liberty of installing a test subject in one of the underground labs with a standard C.F.U.D. issue laptop and list of most-used functions. He will remain in testing until he has thoroughly experienced every accidentally unscreened comment, uncomfortable anonymous confession, and the archaic but still prevalent 'blue screen of death' fault. It may be ... unpleasant, at times, but you need not fear for his comfort or your own. I have it on good authority that in that lab space, no one will hear him scream.
Not that I encourage any such outcome, of course.
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