Argrath Intelligence TOP SECRET documents file 54, classification 13-q (The following items were confiscated from the Lortan City "Sentinel" building by Law Enforcement and edited versions were released in the morning paper. Law Enforcement was all too glad to hand the information over to us -- U.P.) headline: "IPHS Develops `Human Match'" Inter-Planetary Human Simulations, a maverick company criticized by its more conventional rivals, has finally developed what president Harold Werdt calls "the ultimate human match." What Werdt was referring to is the new "IPHS-3939/41-B," an amazingly humanoid machine; a perfect android. The device, called "IP-39" for short, is powered by a highly advanced "Energy Synthesis Drive," which actually allows the IP-39 to produce its own energy, much like living beings, i.e. through an intake of nourishment, or food. IP-39 has near- human intelligence, though it (he?) is a bit slower, and has a definitely limited memory. The computers forming IP-39's "brain" are state-of-the-art, says Werdt, and are not easily produced or quickly duplicable, so only one IP-39 has been made, as a prototype model. Werdt says he hopes the IP-39 and others like it will put his fledgling corporation in the black for the first time since its formation six years ago. From the Lortan City "Sentinel," November 1, 2167 Argrath Intelligence TOP SECRET document file 55, classification 13-q *follow* headline: "IP-39 Stolen. Damaged, Dangerous?" The famous IP-39 prototype, the only one in existence, which had proven to to bring huge profits to the struggling IPHS company, has been stolen, by individuals whom Harold Werdt, IPHS president, describes as "wanton terrorists" working for an "enemy corporation." Werdt would not say if he blames Amalgamated Automatons, the largest manufacturer of robots and androids in the Free Planets, for the alleged theft. However, Law Enforcement says the evidence points toward the machine's own self-initiated escape, by force, and with substantial violence. Werdt calls that report "ridiculous and entirely impossible." Two security guards at the headquarters of IPHS, located in the Simpson Building downtown, were slain by some form of electrical shock, which L.E. says IP-39 is very capable of producing. One surviving guard has not been reached by "The Sentinel" or by L.E., who say they are frantically searching for the man. Also, signs of energy-gun blasts were evident at the site, the guards' guns were found to be empty of energy, and were obviously fired. L.E. reported finding bits of latex simu-skin on the wall near one large energy blast. Werdt calls this finding inconclusive, as IP-39 could have been hit in a fight with the alleged intruders. Werdt also refused to comment on the missing guard. L.E. is attempting to gain a court order forcing him to talk, but L.E. admits that could take days. Law Enforcement says the IP-39, which you will recall is a human-like android machine, is most likely dangerous and at large in the Lortan City metropolitan area. From the Lortan City "Sentinel," December 15, 2167 ARGRATH INTELLIGENCE **TOP SECRET** ------- ------------ -------------- file 133-a, classification 13-q/4 MISSION BRIEFING ------- -------- Agent Michael Telan, you are directed to recover the IPHS-3939/41-B machine from its current location and transport it to Equipment Section. It is not to be destroyed or severely damaged in any way. You are furthermore not to reveal the contents of this packet or details of this mission. Payment: Upon correct completion of this mission, you will be awarded payment of $5000.00. That is all. good luck... Ulam Parth, Argrath Intelligence.