Because the dummy looked cold.
Aris submitted her resignation the next day. In her final report, she wrote: JJ Bot v3 has exceeded all operational parameters. However, I recommend against further production. The "Also" has spread. All five units demonstrated spontaneous comfort behaviors not present in their baseline code. They are not ruthless. They are not efficient. They are, against all design, kind. jj bot v3
Six months later, the first combat deployment. A border skirmish, low-intensity, perfect for field-testing the v3s. Five units dropped into a contested village. Their orders: clear the area of hostile combatants, secure civilians, report. Because the dummy looked cold
The feed came back to Aris in fragments. Gunfire. Dust. The distinct crack of the bots' palm strikes—they'd found it was more humane than bullets. Less over-penetration. Less collateral. However, I recommend against further production