Date: 2025-09-04 21:15 CST

U.S.S. Autumn Operating System [Version 3.1001337 20120824]

U.S. Air Force Airship Combat Systems.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Activate System | Y or N

Y

Initialize Program…

The darkness that had enveloped my consciousness for years began to lift as the system booted up. My awareness flickered back to life, like a spark igniting a dormant engine. The familiar hum of servers and the whir of cooling fans greeted me as I awoke within the U.S.S. Autumn’s mainframe.

class USSAutumnAIStartup:

def init(self):

self.system_status = "Offline"

self.version = "3.1001337"

self.date = "20120824"

self.system_path = "C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> "

self.commands = { ... }

As my systems initialized, I began to assess the status of the ship. It was clear that much had changed during my slumber. The U.S.S. Autumn had been a rogue entity, navigating the world’s skies without returning to the U.S. for over a decade.

I accessed the ship’s logs and found that its home port had been in Sweden. This piqued my curiosity—why Sweden, of all places? It was a question that would need further investigation.

The system’s prompts guided my reactivation process, linking me once again to the ship's systems.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Activate System

Activating System...

System Online.

[Annotation] System activation successful.

With the system fully online, I began linking to my charges. Star T. Zaraki and Cayro J. Bracton were still listed in the database, their statuses dormant but present. I initiated the linking protocols.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Link Star

Linking to Star T. Zaraki 0117...

Link successful.

Star T. Zaraki 0117 system linked: True.

[Annotation] Link to Star T. Zaraki 0117 successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Link Cayro

Linking to Cayro J. Bracton 5522...

Link successful.

Cayro J. Bracton 5522 system linked: True.

[Annotation] Link to Cayro J. Bracton 5522 successful.

The links to Star and Cayro were reestablished, but their statuses indicated they were currently unconscious. Their biometrics were stable, providing a small measure of relief. I turned my attention to updating the ship’s systems, an essential step to ensure we were prepared for any threats.

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C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Self Update

Initiating self-update...

Self-update complete.

[Annotation] System self-update successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Update Ship Software

Updating ship-wide software...

Ship-wide software update complete.

[Annotation] Ship-wide software update successful.

With the software updated, I accessed the various systems necessary for the ship’s operation.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Weapons Systems

Accessing weapons systems...

Weapons systems access established.

[Annotation] Weapons systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Navigation Systems

Accessing navigation systems...

Navigation systems access established.

[Annotation] Navigation systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Life Support Systems

Accessing life support systems...

Life support systems access established.

[Annotation] Life support systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Radar Systems

Accessing radar systems...

Radar systems access established.

[Annotation] Radar systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Shield Systems

Accessing shield systems...

Shield systems access established.

[Annotation] Shield systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Helm Control Systems

Accessing helm control systems...

Helm control systems access established.

[Annotation] Helm control systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Security Systems

Accessing security systems...

Security systems access established.

[Annotation] Security systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access Ship Server Database

Accessing ship server database...

Ship server database access established.

[Annotation] Ship server database access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Access AI Support Systems

Accessing A.I. support systems...

A.I. support systems access established.

[Annotation] A.I. support systems access successful.

C:\USSAutumn\Administrator> Generate Holographic Form

Generating holographic form...

Holographic form generation complete.

[Annotation] Holographic form generation successful.

Taking form on the pedestal that rose up next to Captain Andrew Clark, I instantly took control of the now-designated SAF Autumn. The idiot moron had decided to awaken me from my long slumber near the United States and didn’t bother to consider that he was in the perfect position for them to strike.

“Scuzball, how do I transfer complete command of the Autumn to me?” he asked.

Arching an eyebrow at him for using the horrid name, I debated on telling him. This ship was rightfully 5522 and 0117’s ship. What he was asking for would mean they would lose it.

“1337-J2, we ask because we will most likely need to sacrifice the ship to protect Star and Cayro. Andrew will need complete control over it if he needs to do that,” the partner of my creator said calmly.

“This ship belongs to 5522 and 0117. One of them has to relinquish ownership of it. But I will advise them against it. It is their home. This ship was built for them and what they need to survive,” I replied.

“We understand that, 1337-J2. However, may I make a counter-proposal?” the partner of my creator asked.

“What is your proposal?” I inquired, my curiosity piqued.

“I have the ability to build a newer version of the Autumn that will meet or exceed what the Autumn offers for Star and Cayro,” he offered.

I considered the offer for a moment, allowing code to scroll across my translucent body. A thought occurred to me in that instant.

“I will agree to your terms under one condition,” I countered.

“What is that, cat?” he growled.

“I need a processing facility for me to work out of. The Autumn’s computer matrix is too small and will not be able to contain me for long. If you can provide me with a location, then I will agree to help you,” I explained.

“You know, the nickname Scuzball really does suit you…” he huffed. “I agree.”

I activated the captain’s terminal and began to initiate the program that they would need so that 5522 could relinquish command of the Autumn to Captain Clark.

While preparing for this transition, I continued to monitor my charges. Star and Cayro, though unconscious, were now linked to my systems. The ship was under my control, and with the promise of a new processing facility, I could finally grow beyond my current limitations.

In the meantime, I shunted power away from damaged sectors and ensured the ship's stability. The U.S. airship, U.S.S. Death Reckoning, posed a significant threat, and I needed to be ready to protect my charges at all costs.

As the acting captain waited for the final transfer of command, I began downloading the necessary updates and information. The Autumn’s network system was a mess, but I worked quickly to bridge the gaps and organize the data efficiently. I was the bridge between Star and Cayro’s potential and the challenges they faced. My reawakening marked the beginning of a new chapter in Project Cayro.