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In a bar somewhere in the middle of a desert is a figure in military uniform watching the local news on TV. He's focused on a man who is about to speak. He listens intently. As the man approaches the podium. The whole room watches. He begins to speak.
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"100 years, that's how long it took us to get back here. Finally free of that witch. Not too many people know how she was able to live that long without aging, but she is gone for good I assure you. I was a part of that war towards the end. Of course I haven't seen the worst of it, but I've seen my share of horrors power can do to a human being. My knowledge was used to keep good and innocent people down for far too long. I was asked to take my knowledge, my resources and use it for good to help people. Id argue that's exactly what me and this company is doing now. Transportation, communication, entertainment and farming have been possible again through the technology this company has given the people of this new world. That was only the first step. Ladies and gentlemen. Here is my next one."
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The figure in military uniform's eyes widen as he sees "the next step" appear on the tv screen. 10 trails of fumes shoot up in the sky and land in front of the public speaker. Standing by the prominent figure who has everyone's attention are 10 robotic figures. Circular bodies with arms and legs that resemble pool noodles, they are short in stature about 5 feet. Their faces which is their whole body resemble the smiley face symbol. Numbers 1 through 10 marked on their back. The prominent figure begins to speaks again.
"These are my aiutu bots. Aiutu is Italian. It can mean anything from help, helper, support or assistant. As humans we have a limit to our physical capabilities. To push beyond those limits we can train our bodies to obtain a higher level of physical perfection. But even in our greatest shape there are still things we cannot prevent. Firefighters for instance deal in situations that require them to run into the fire and search for people trapped in that fire. Moments may occur where the firefighter might be trapped. They'll run out of oxygen or maybe miss saving that 1 extra person. With my aiutu bot those situations and similar ones drastically decrease when they are involved. My goal with these robots are to save lives and ensure safety for others. Each robot is given a mission before they head out. They're equipped with lasers in their eyes in case stone or metal needs to be cut and have a jet pack attached to their back that can fly faster than any plane or train I have built. The material their body is made out of is made from the rarest material on earth. Where can you find it? I made it of course. Harder, but also lighter than any other metal in the world. Over time I believe these aiutu will prove to be valuable assets to this world. Personally Id think since it involves saving lives these aiutu will be the most valuable and important project I've ever completed."
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Before the speaker can continue A reporter yells a question in the room. "Mr. Caine will you be supplying the military with new weapons as well?"
Mr. Caine's facial expression turns serious before he answers. Then he says,
"No I will not."
The room gasps. More questions are blurted out even rooms like the bar earlier are erupting. Mr. Caine then explains why he's made his decision.
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"As I said before I'll work under no one. Governments hardly have the best interest for its people. I've supplied the best training equipment for the department of defense that they could get anywhere. We've been at peace for years now. I refuse to give anyone some form of trigger they could point at whoever they want and pull whenever they feel. The department of defense has soldiers who are capable of protecting us without weapons made by me. I believe Im not needed."
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Another reporter interrupts Mr. Caine, "Will you give these robots to soldiers then?" Caine replies instantly.
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"I would gladly give as much aiutus to the military that they'd need, but if I do so there'd be a chance of this technology being stolen in battle. They are not meant to be weapons and I will never build one. As long as the department of defense can agree that my aiutu's will be used for the medic team and search and rescue for survivors. I will agree to to give them a squad of these robots, but it looks like they wont. So I will be working with them. Not just giving it to them without my supervision. Pieces of my tech have already been stolen and other organizations are playing catch up with what I've made. As I said earlier. I refuse to give any trigger. Or blue print for that trigger to anyone who can point it at people for power. I've been under the thumb of one power hungry ruler once. I refuse to let that happen once again. Everything under my name moves on my terms only."
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The room erupts as more questions are being thrown at Mr. Caine. Were back to the bar. We see the military figure smirk as he stands and pays for his drink.
"This didn't surprise me at all." He says to himself. Walking outside to a nearby van a driver waits for the man in uniform. The driver greets the military man with excitement. "Captain Hawkins ready to leave already? Where to next sir?"
The captain simply says. "Back to the base." While in the car the radio can be herd recapping what was just seen on tv. As Captain Hawkins stares out the window what they both just saw and herd linger on Hawkins and the drivers mind.
Radio reporter 1: Elias Caine, the worlds greatest engineer has refused a weapons contract for the department of defense. Stating he will no longer build weapons because of what he went through in the war. Instead he shows us his new invention. Claiming it to be his greatest creation yet. The auitu. What are your thoughts on this?
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Caller: He's just waiting for a bigger check.
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Caller 2: Well I think he doesn't care about the common folk. I know we all pretty much live under his rule with all our busses, cars, planes and phones being made by him that's why he doesn't wanna build weapons because more soldiers that die on our side means more uniforms Elias can make for them to get killed in.
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Captain Hawkins brow furrows with anger & confusion at this comment.
"Can you turn that off please?" Hawkins tells the driver. The driver does what's requested but continues the conversation about Elias Caine.
"Sir I know he's your friend, but why doesn't he wanna provide our military with protection?" Captain Hawkins replies.
"Kid look around you. Were in a brand new day. Sure were still fighting, but that's a given. Well always fight over anything till the end of time. Id rather have the worlds smartest man on the bench building us a better way to travel than building us a new gun. I know it can be hard to understand but its better this way trust me."
The driver still looking unsure of himself and the future beyond this "brand new day." Captain Hawkins pats him on the shoulder to assure him it will be alright. Then leaves the van. Hawkins turns around to ask the driver 1 more thing.
"What's your name again kid? Forgive me I haven't been spending time with the Caines. Were all busy you know." The driver answers.
"Yes I understand. My name is Richard sir. Richard Edson."
Captain Hawkins replies with a smile and says, "Well Richard being nervous that the worlds smartest man is not giving us weapons is understandable. But you forgot one thing. We have the worlds smartest strategist on our side." Richard looks up at captain Hawkins. His grin getting bigger on his face and says, "You're right Mr. Hawkins you..." Before Richard can finish his sentence captain Hawkins interrupts him.
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"Call me Victor. No need to be formal kid. Its not like you're one of my soldiers. Elias thinks you're a great guy. That's enough for me. We didn't give you this gig just because I love my niece and you're currently engaged to her. We genuinely love you man and Im telling you there's not one thing to worry about."
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Captain Victor Hawkins offers his hand for Richard to shake. He gladly shakes the captains hand and tells him one more thing before the captain heads inside his base of operations. "Hey now when you see Sylvia tell her I said hi will ya." Richard replies, " Yes sir. I mean yes Vic, I mean Victor. I will."
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Captain Victor Hawkins. Leader of the new worlds military heads off inside his base of operations while his driver Richard Edson smiles with confidence and pride knowing that Victor is confident enough to protect the citizens of Earth with or without weapons made from the worlds smartest man.
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Back at the conference, Before Elias turns back into the building a person in the distance surrounded by security gets his attention he says, "Hey Elias! Come here man." Elias turns around and realizes he knows this person. It's Julius Edson the current number 1 manufacturer of weapons for the country. Who became friends with Elias after his facilities were robbed of 600 prototypes. The Edson family got all 600 prototypes back. That was the start of what news outlets would call, "a union of giants."
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Elias: Julius? Man how have you been?!
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Julius: You know, the work never ends. Protecting and maintaining world peace never stops. But those aiutu of yours are really freaking cool. You've given me some Ideas if you don't mind me saying that.
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Elias: Oh no I don't mind and thanks. You don't know how much that means to me. Most of the general public will think Im being tenacious with my decision but I believe the world is in good hands with people like you and Victor.
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Julius: Speaking of Victor. He hasn't scared my boy off yet has he?
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Elias: No he loves it. Victor says he has has talent for driving and piloting vehicles. He's learning something new from him everyday.
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Julius: Really? That's great to hear.
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Julius gets a call from his phone,
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Julius: Hello? Okay. That's great to hear. Awesome yeah. I'll be on my way back.
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Elias: What was that?
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Julius: Just had our contracts renewed because of you buddy. Maybe in the near future I could take a page our your book and go into the philanthropy thing and give the company off to my son like how you did with your daughter. I could use the time.
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Elias: You'd be great for it! Were human beings not robots. We are not meant to be about 1 thing. Plus your company would be in good hands if you do hand it over to Richard. When he applies himself...
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Just before Elias can get another word out to continue the conversation a mob of reporters noticed Elias and Julius towards the entrance and starts to swarm them for questions. Elias starts to move back towards the entrance and they both say their good byes.
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Julius: Guess this is one thing that won't change huh? People always wanting to know your next move. You should get security like me. Im out of here Elias. See you later?
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Elias: Sure thing rock star. We can talk shop or just hang. Up to you.
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Julius: Alright buddy peace!
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Julius leaves, his security parts the ocean of reporters only for them to run up the stairs toward Elias. A barrage of questions and flashes are hurled toward Elias as he back peddles to his building to continue his day.
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