Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Introducing, O.M.E.G.A (Part 2)
Before Don could ask how to proceed, Summer eagerly pointed at a tiny hole on the front of the container, glowing softly with a blue light. "There! That's the biometric scanner," she exclaimed, her eyes full of excitement.
Don stepped in front of it without a word. A beam of blue light emanated from the hole, scanning him from head to toe. After a brief moment, it blinked green.
**Beep.**
The container began to shift with mechanical sounds. **Whirr. Clank.** Cold mist seeped out from the seams as panels moved and rearranged themselves. The front split open, revealing yet another container inside.
This inner container was sleeker, with a large screen dominating its facade. The screen flickered to life, displaying a blue digital interface against a backdrop of moving binary code.
At its center was a silhouette of a human figure, alternating smoothly between male and female forms. Beside the silhouette, streams of data flashed rapidly across the screen.
Summer couldn't contain her excitement. She squeezed next to Don, her shoulder brushing against his as she peered intently at the display. "Look at that!" she gasped.
A brief set of information appeared:
**Name:** O.M.E.G.A. (Operational Machine with Enhanced General Adaptability)
**Model:** Omega-gen Concept Model
Her eyes widened. "Holy shit, it's really Omega-gen!" she exclaimed, practically bouncing on her toes.
Don glanced sideways at her with a hint of amusement in his eyes. 'Didn't think she could get this excited about anything,' he thought. 'She's like a kid in a candy store.'
Summer studied the screen closely, but when no new information appeared, she looked up at him. "Well? Open the main container!"
He sighed. "Why does it need two containers?"
She rolled her eyes. "Obviously, it's because of the fusion reactor that likely powers the android. They need extra shielding for transport."
"Sure," he replied nonchalantly.
Stepping in front of the inner container, Don allowed the scanner to read him once more. The beam swept over him, and with a confirming beep, the container began to morph again.
This time, an even colder mist billowed out, like opening a freezer on a hot day. **Hiss.** Summer stepped back, wrapping her arms around herself. "Brr, that's chilly," she murmured.
Don remained where he was, his enhanced senses piercing through the foggy air. As the mist cleared, the form inside became visible.
Standing upright was the android, but it wasn't what he had anticipated. It—or rather, she—looked like a strikingly beautiful woman. Clad in a classically styled maid outfit, she had piercing blue eyes and short, deep black hair that framed her face elegantly. Her sleek, jointed hands were made of a pale white material, with metallic gray accents at the joints.
The android stood tall, easily over 190 centimeters. While the attire concealed much of her form, it was evident she had a well-proportioned figure.
'Well, that's unexpected,' Don thought, raising an eyebrow.
Summer's excitement faded into disbelief once the mist faded. "Wait a second," she said, narrowing her eyes at the android. Turning sharply to Don, she demanded, "Did you order a sex bot and disguise it as an Omega-gen model to fool Mom?"
He looked at her, taking offense at the accusation. "Seriously? Do you really think the UHMA would help me smuggle a sex bot into the house?"
She hesitated. "Well... no, but why does it look like that?" She gestured toward the android. "Did you customize it?"
He shook his head. "They didn't tell me anything about its appearance." He glanced back at the android, a slight smile appearing on his lips. "But I have to admit, I don't mind how it looks."
"Ugh, gross!" Summer made a face. "Don't even think about doing weird stuff with that android."
He shrugged innocently. "What's weird about appreciating good design? Like admiring a car."
She glared at him, hands on her hips. "You know damn well that's not what I mean—"
Before she could finish, the android's eyes lit up with an intense blue glow. **Beep.** The illumination cast a soft light around them.
The android turned her head smoothly, first looking at Summer, then settling her gaze on Don. Her movements were fluid, almost lifelike.
"Biometric data confirmed. Owner identified: Don Bright," she stated in a clear, emotionless voice. "Initiating system diagnostics. Neural networks operational. Sensory inputs active. All parameters within optimal ranges."
Summer blinked in surprise. "Woah," she whispered.
The android continued, "Awaiting further instructions. Please specify primary operational directives."
Don crossed his arms, studying the android thoughtfully. "Impressive."
Summer leaned in, her skepticism giving way to curiosity. "Can you access its settings? I wanna know what it's capable of?"
He glanced at her. "Why should I?"
She huffed. "I just want to make sure it's functioning properly."
Don wasn't buying that reason and instead asked the android, "Give me a rough introduction about yourself and what kind of android you are."
The android nodded with a fluid motion. "Affirmative," it replied in a clear, synthesized voice. "Commencing self-introduction."
Summer leaned in, her curiosity apparent. Don noticed the subtle shift in her posture—she was genuinely intrigued.
"Android Profile: O.M.E.G.A," the android began. "Originally engineered as the ultimate home security solution, the O.M.E.G.A line of android was meant to represent the pinnacle in robotic technology and artificial intelligence. Development however was halted due to exorbitant production costs and unforeseen issues with adaptive A.I."
Don crossed his arms, absorbing the information. 'So it's a top-tier model that never hit the market, but what does mean by issues?' he thought.
Summer tapped a few notes into her tablet. "This explains the dual-lead containment casing," she whispered excitedly.
"My key features are, one" the android announced. "Neural Network Learning: This allows me to utilize advanced deep learning algorithms, enabling real-time learning from my environment and experiences."
"Two, Reinforcement Learning Protocols: This enables me to adapt my behavior based on feedback, optimizing performance in dynamic situations."
"Three, Predictive Analytics: I am capable of forecasting potential security threats through pattern recognition and predictive modeling."
Summer's fingers flew over her tablet screen. "This is incredible," she muttered. "True adaptive intelligence."
Don glanced at her. "Impressed huh?"
She nodded vigorously. "You have no idea."
The android went on after a brief pause, "Four, Integrated Combat Systems: I am equipped with a comprehensive database of martial arts and tactical combat techniques for proficient self-defense and protective actions."
"Five, Sensor Array: I also feature high-resolution cameras, LIDAR, and thermal imaging to detect and track multiple targets simultaneously."
"Six, Precision Actuators: My high-torque actuators provide enhanced strength and agility, surpassing human capabilities."
Don raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like you're more than just a security system."
The android inclined its head slightly. "Affirmative. I am designed to ensure optimal protection."
Summer looked up. "Wait, does that mean you could take on superhumans?"
The android responded, "My capabilities are designed to counter a wide range of threats so yes."