SINGULARITY: Subject A

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Illuminarch Nicholas
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SINGULARITY: Subject A

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“Vitals are showing normal signs.” Said a lab aide. McCormick looked on with nodding approval. These tests were proving to be far more successful than any optimistic statistic could predict. Of course, there still were on the first test subject. “Subject A” it said on his vitals screen.

Testing the Singularity was a bit more difficult that previously thought; several tests of dexterity and problem solving had to be accomplished before one could actually reach the Singularity Device. Subject A was both physically and intellectually above average, which seemed to be giving accurate results. McCormick could not have asked for anything more.

“Keep a steady pace, and do not feel like you need to rush. This next room is going to introduce some new stuff that’ll acclimate you to the end chamber.” McCormick said into the intercom. Subject A nodded as he ran to the next chamber. He entered, and stood amazed.

It was a much larger room. A sort of bridge was twisting out from the entrance into the middle of the room. The problem was that it contorted midway and became sideways.

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“You’re gonna have to cross that. Thankfully, we’ve solved the major issue. We’ve activated Personal Grav; consider it the way across. The suit we gave you has Personal Grav implemented into it already. It reads your center of gravity and helps adjust it for better balance when you step on other surfaces. Personal Grav also works on the molecular level, allowing your molecules to bond with those on the bridge. Worried about being stuck? The bridge is constructed from an experimental element that will allow the molecules to coalesce and yet still come apart once you exert the right amount of pressure. The pressure is calibrated so that exerting too much pressure causes the molecules to strengthen. In short, moderate pressure fluctuations, such as those caused in walking, are the key.”

The lab aide looked at McCormick with the ‘you’re talking too much’ look.

“Just walk on it like you normally would any other surface.” He finished.

Subject A approached the bridge cautiously. McCormick talked into the intercom again.

“Just a warning, and this is for your safety as well. Any good test has both the test group and the control group. The test group tests the actual technology. The control group… well, gets placebos. Nice copies. Of course, these nice copies don’t actually have the technology. So, if you have the control group suit, well, you’re kinda gonna plummet to your death. If you want to opt out, just alert us.” McCormick added. The lab aide smiled and nodded at him. She pointed at the vitals monitor.

“His cognitive functions are rising. He is debating whether to do it or not.” The aide said. McCormick smiled. The Psychological Test Chamber was taking its toll. What results would it yield?

Subject A came to the edge of the platform towards the bridge. He looked up, somehow expecting to see McCormick or make eye-contact with another human being. He looked back down at the ground. In one defiant action, he planted his foot firmly onto the bridge. Then another. Then another. In a short amount of time, he was pacing onto the bridge. He didn’t feel anything different; was he just walking and was about to fall to his death in a few yards, or was this actually gonna work?
McCormick leaned closer to the glass window, looking out to the Chamber below. Subject A had approached the change in orientation.

“Cognition points have leveled out; he’s made his decision.” The lab aide stated. McCormick could see his breath condensating on the glass window.
Subject A, without a look back, stepped onto the rest of the bridge. To his and McCormick’s delight, he safely stuck to the bridge. He continued onwards. Up in the hidden observation deck above, McCormick was beaming.

“Perfect. Psychological assessment proves that he will do what is required, and will not hesitate. Previous physical and intellectual testing also shows that he is an ideal candidate for the Singularity.” McCormick happily said, jotting down his observations onto a nearby notepad. He then grabbed the intercom mic and spoke again.

“Alright. Board the transportation pod at the end, and we will initiate Singularity testing. Congratulations on coming this far, Subject A.” McCormick said. Subject A walked to the pod and entered. As soon as he closed the hatch, the pod began moving on its course.

The pod left the bridge, following the light trail assigned to it. It approached a set of large industrial steel doors. Stenciled in large letters was the word “SINGULARITY” with the phrase “Caprica Corporations” below it. The large doors opened, and Subject A braced himself for what was to come.
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