Drones

This type of AI is often associated with the potential development of Artificial Sentience. However, significant modifications would still need to be implemented to achieve this goal.

Drones are commonly utilized in various applications, such as unmanned starships traversing space, military drones, and there is some overlap with drones that exhibit greater autonomy.

Vector, although not a true drone, relies on being paired with a Conduit to function. Nevertheless, it possesses a very high level of reliability, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to operate independently without guidance.

Message ships responsible for transporting data across the galaxy are technically large interstellar drones that must operate autonomously for weeks without assistance.

Artificial Assistants are most commonly referred to as self-contained systems with personalities that users can interact with. These personalities can range from cold and binary to ones that are indistinguishable from real people.

However, despite their ability to mimic real individuals, it is important to note that they are not sentient beings. They merely appear and act that way, but underneath their functioning, there is no awareness, feeling, or sense of being.

These assistants are machines designed to perform specific tasks, and their usage is widespread throughout the galaxy. They are widely utilized in daily activities by most of the galaxy's inhabitants.

Vector, a flying drone, utilizes rapidly flapping wings to remain airborne. It specializes in visual analysis and provides a pleasant companion for its users.

Drones are typically equipped with self-contained AI and data. While they generally lack real-time access to large data vaults across the galaxy, they can usually access local data networks. As a result, their intelligence must be self-reliant, often limited to specific tasks. Negotiations, reasoning, and decision-making are commonly entrusted to humans.

Drones are highly reliable, with a 99.99% loyalty rate to their authority/owner. Instances of general disobedience can be attributed to programming errors or data corruption. Drones often serve as the primary point of direct communication with individuals, hence they often come with distinct personalities.

Service drones, such as those found on Surrian pleasure ships, may not be the most operationally advanced, but they are often crafted using expensive materials to showcase wealth. The exact capabilities of Tarthean drones remain a mystery.