Spyborg

ENCOUNTERED Sector X CLASSIFICATION Rogue artificial intelligence OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES Lasers, detachable arms DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES Armored construction

INTEL Deep-space antenna relays have detected a distress signal broadcast on wide-spectrum frequencies, triangulating its source to Sector X. Analysis indicates that the signal originated from an unregistered advanced manufacturing facility apparently controlled by Dr. Andross.

Documentation attached to the broadcast details work underway on an experimental weapon designed by Andross: a highly advanced AI developed under the project name HVC-09. Supplementary information suggests the AI has been embodied in an armored mechanoid shell and designated "Spyborg."

Forensics have uncovered encrypted lab logs hidden within the signal that indicate the robotic body was incomplete when the AI came online, and upon gaining sentience, Spyborg's mental model began to collapse. The research notes suggest its psychological framework spiraled into a cascading failure upon comprehending its own incompleteness. Though the AI was programmed with a directive to destroy Andross's enemies, the failure resulted in its mental model identifying all external forces as antagonistic, regardless of alignment.

ASSESSMENT Documentation reveals the shell's detachable arms are capable of powerful missile-like attacks that are best avoided. Analysis of the mechanoid design suggests sensors on and around the head may be vulnerable to standard weaponry.