Test Pilota Pirxa Page #2

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And if it's positive - what then?

Well, we are not a government...

...so we cannot stop anyone from building machines.

There have been some government's that tried to do so, and failed.

The church couldn't do anything either...

...and you know how strongly it opposed.

So, no one really likes this idea.

And all they do is look around helplessly.

Why is it so?

Anyway, you still haven't explained - why me?

We have considered many pilots.

We realised that if there were any objections...

...bearing in mind your own reservations,

you'll be best placed to present them.

Of course you can refuse.

But if we were to do the same...

...it would be like Pilate's gesture.

Because, the easiest thing would be to wash our hands of this.

But, at the end of the day, we are not helpless.

And the least we can do is that experiment.

So, please make up your mind and contact us

in the next two days - OK?

OK:

Hello?

But it wasn't my fault.

I was doing everything I could.

Of course, I fully realise it.

A negative assessment means our company's bankruptcy.

Yes, we need to use any means necessary.

I understand.

It's Mitchell. We need to find Pirx now.

We're above road number 73.

We've located the subject.

We're observing the subject continuously.

It's good that you found him.

You've proven yourself.

The choice of method... I will leave to you.

Green here.

It's Pirx, I accept.

In 24 hours he'll fully regain consciousness.

He can be included with the humans in the crew.

My job is finished.

Well, to be left with him on my own...

Nonsense. He's got the intelligence and education of a human being.

He's got specific duties to perform.

What if he goes out of control?

Even the human brain and its abilities are not fully understood...

...he has an even bigger capacity.

I wish you luck.

Commander Pirx, please proceed to room 207.

- Hello, my name is...

- Yes I know. Please follow me.

- Are they here?

- Yes, they're waiting for you.

- Have you seen them?

- Yes. Just for a moment.

What are they like?

There's five of them. One spoke to me.

Completely unlike any robot. Completely.

If I met him on the street...

...I wouldn't even think...

But when I looked up close,

there was something strange in his eyes.

Here we are. Good luck.

- After you.

- No, I'm not going in.

My name is McGuirr. I had the pleasure of travelling with you,

but I'm sure you don't remember me.

No, I don't.

Gentlemen, this is your Commander, Mr Pirx.

And this is your crew, Commander.

First pilot - John Calder.

Neurology and cybernetics, Tom Nowak.

Electronics, Jan Otis.

Second pilot, Harry Brown.

And nucleonoid engineer, Kurt Weber.

And now, I'd like to talk with you.

To avoid misunderstanding

I'd like to clarify that some of them do have natural parents.

And some don't.

They all know where they come from,...

...but don't know about each other's origin.

Of course, they will follow your orders.

In professional and personal relationships

they'll be honest and show initiative.

They have been instructed...

...that when questioned about who they are...

they answer 'I'm an ordinary human being'

Yes, but I shouldn't be asking them such questions.

No, but you will have to bear in mind

that some members of your crew aren't always truthful.

Don't you think that someone's trying to make a fool out of me?

No, not at all.

You were told that it will be a new type of crew,

but not that it will be homogeneous.

We wanted to avoid any possibility of prejudice...

...from your side.

You've explained it to me very nicely.

Nevertheless, I don't think you've been honest with me.

I won't change my mind, though.

I was expecting that.

So, with your permission, I'll talk with...

my...people.

Go ahead, you can talk to them.

Brown.

Do you believe in God?

It's not part of my duties.

You haven't answered my question.

I said that it's not part of my duties.

As your Commander, it's up to me to decide

what is - and isn't - part of your duties.

Well, if it's an order I can say

that I'm not interested in that.

Please, think carefully about the question.

Depending on your answer,

I'll make a decision about your presence on the mission.

Calder...You're a pilot. For how long?

I completed my training.

Otis.

How many Roentgen's of radiation can you withstand per hour?

About 400, I think. Same as an ordinary human.

But I'd have to go into treatment afterwards.

How about more than 400?

I don't know. I don't think so.

Where were you born?

Up North, beyond the Polar circle.

Everyone - except Brown - I consider members of my crew.

Brown will answer my question tomorrow.

That is all.

Commander Pirx and McGuirr are requested in the Control Room.

Thank you.

And now the Programme Director will explain the details...

...of your crew's mission.

You have no idea how glad I am...

...that you accepted befeore the deadline we had given you.

Do you want to know why?

Well, I think you have decided...

...because you realised how important this programme is.

No. It wasn't only that.

Somebody tried to stop me from taking part.

I don't understand.

Someone tried to kill me.

- Impossible.

- And yet it's true.

They set a trap. Luckily, I escaped.

If I'd been killed,

the Police would think it was an accident.

But who would do such a thing?

Someone who is against my involvement.

And that's why I accepted.

I don't like others taking decisions from me.

Now I'll introduce you to the technical side of the Yoyana project.

Please.

You've underestimated us, Commander.

What does that mean?

Our boys cannot be distinguished so easily.

How do you know all this?

Who are you?

Do you think I'm the designer?

I work in public relations.

But are you competent enough to answer my questions?

Of course.

Do the members of my crew, who aren't human...

...behave like humans?

- Yes.

- They do?

- Yes, they do.

- What for?

- For the illusion to be complete.

For those who are around them.

What about blood?

I asked you if they have blood?

They have something similar to blood.

What do you mean?

Only a specialist, after thorough testing,

would realise the difference.

And I wouldn't?

No, you wouldn't. Unless you have...

- an x-ray device?

You guessed, but you won't have one...

...on board.

There are devices that can detect defects.

You can get any amount of isotopes from the reactor.

From an atomic pile, you can derive as many isotopes as you want.

Commander, you're trying to make our job as difficult as possible.

Of course! To make mine easier.

You need to realise that it's not just to trick you...

that we started a multi-billion dollar production.

It was us who put the brains in the heads.

If I'm not mistaken, it was nature.

OK then, we were second. But the details are secret.

And is everything else a secret?

What do you mean?

Are they capable of lying?

Can they lose control?

Yes, anything's possible.

But less likely to happen

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