The Retreat: Morriden's Nanites come alive

As the morning approached Morriden rested on a tree branch hidden from others. He sat and reflected the prior day's. Morriden reached underneath his tunic and pulled-out a recording device. Clearing his voice he began talking into the device...

"This entire operation, my plans, everything has changed, the nanites are out of control. I programmed them too well. They obviously have evolved there artificial intelligence. When I heard a sound come from a distance I climbed a tree to hide for the night. It was interesting, a woman wearing a cloak, walked under me. I wondered who she was, for her figure was quite enticing but still I had to find out who she was. After a few minutes I didn't care as I need to continue with my plans.

"Shortly afterwards I pulled out a small device that I, once, controlled the nanites remotely. I quietly manipulated the device and a small pointy-eared figure wearing 20th century clothing carrying a scepter appeared in front of them. In a borgish robotic voice, the being spoke, 'We are the nanite collective here to do as you ask."

"I was astonished by the figure but then again I was just figuring. The technology, the ingenuity, something more. However, I finally needed to know and I told him to identify himself.

"He just said, 'I am or as if we are the avatar of this world created by us the nanites in turn you created us. So this is your world we do as you wish.'

"I begin to ponder at this turn of events. Intrigued very much so by the turn of events. Whereby I asked this being of his awkwardness.

"The figure replied, 'all probability dictates that you are in need to keep the Captain and his crew distracted disorientated and damaged perhaps annihilated. We have formed this body to do just that so our creator can carry on with his plans.

"I replied, 'Continue to cause whatever havoc you can upon them. Do what you must, But first I order you to change your name and voice pattern to match this reality you have created.'

"The figure replied.. 'Done.. next orders ?'

"And with a final thought I tell the avatar to continue with there programming. The being nodded its small head then vanished from my branch in thesame manner that it appeared.

"Finally I relaxed myself against the tree then placed the device I was using back inside the pocket of my clothing. I began to think, 'Hmm. something is wrong, truly wrong the nanites were never supposed to become this advanced. I must be on the look out. Somehow I do believe these nanites are hiding there own agenda. But for now I am going to stick to the tree tops and watch the crews actions from a distance. The nanites still recognize me as their creator. Good, but something isn't right. In a few hours I will leave the holodeck and begin to conduct my plans from my quarters. Until then I rest here.' With that thought I closed his eyes, then fell asleep on the tree branch.

"Computer end log."

With that Morriden places his recording device inside his clothing pocket. "I will wait here till mid morning when the crew is distracted then find the arch.. hopefully."