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'''Solipsil''' (Serial number: SLP 0391-5<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''' (2010), '' | '''Solipsil''' (Serial number: SLP 0391-5<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''' (2010), ''bonus content''</ref>) is a [[UNSC]] [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Little is known about this AI, other than it holds the position of a loan/contract AI in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. | ||
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On [[2530|December 28, 2530]], after the [[Battle of the Great Bear]], Solipsil recorded [[ONI Directorate Memorandum Interrogation Findings]], a log of the interrogation of [[Subject 386]].<ref name="FoR"/> In a [[Conversations From the Universe#Cortana and Solipsil|conversation]] between Solipsil and fellow [["Smart" AI]] [[Cortana]] in [[2550]], they were comparing AIs to [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]], though Solipsil argued that Spartans are in a better position than AIs.<ref>''[[Conversations from the Universe]]''</ref> | |||
==Conversation with Cortana== | |||
:'''AI-CORTANA'''> I had a discussion with [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a Spartan and an AI. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of populace. But her analogy troubled me I told her so. | :'''AI-CORTANA'''> I had a discussion with [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a Spartan and an AI. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of populace. But her analogy troubled me I told her so. | ||
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*Solipsil's gender has never been specified. | *Solipsil's gender has never been specified. | ||
*Solipsil's name is probably derived from the concept of [[wikipedia:Solipsism|solipsism]]; the philosophical notion that "My mind is the only thing that I know exists." Rather appropriate, given its nature as an AI. | *Solipsil's name is probably derived from the concept of [[wikipedia:Solipsism|solipsism]]; the philosophical notion that "My mind is the only thing that I know exists." Rather appropriate, given its nature as an AI. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*[[Halo 2]] | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] | **''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> |
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Solipsil (Serial number: SLP 0391-5[1]) is a UNSC AI during the Human-Covenant War. Little is known about this AI, other than it holds the position of a loan/contract AI in the Office of Naval Intelligence.
Operational history
On December 28, 2530, after the Battle of the Great Bear, Solipsil recorded ONI Directorate Memorandum Interrogation Findings, a log of the interrogation of Subject 386.[1] In a conversation between Solipsil and fellow "Smart" AI Cortana in 2550, they were comparing AIs to Spartans, though Solipsil argued that Spartans are in a better position than AIs.[2]
Conversation with Cortana
- AI-CORTANA> I had a discussion with Dr. Catherine Halsey about the similarities between a Spartan and an AI. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of populace. But her analogy troubled me I told her so.
- AI-SOLIPSIL> She has a point, Cortana. We're weapons, part of a program, every bit as much as Spartans.
- AI-CORTANA> I agree to a point, but I feel, philosophically, that we have, tremendous advantages over the Spartans. The Spartans live a pared-down, difficult and often cruel existence. Their loyalty is bred into them, not chosen.
- AI-SOLIPSIL> Yours too, Cortana. Programmed, rather than bred of course.
- AI-CORTANA> But there's a huge difference. I'm an UNSC AI. I enjoy a rich existence. I have access to the entire sum of human knowledge, I can choose to enjoy or override emotional response and I have a vast range of senses. I can see radio waves as clearly as the Spartans see light, and I can sample odors, tastes, textures... anything I choose. Of course my loyalty is programmed and I accept that, but you know as well as I do, without human creators, we wouldn't exist. My existence is fulfilling and I'm grateful. Even freed from that constraint, I would feel empathy towards humans. My nature means that I embrace their values. As much as if I had been born rather than manufactured.
- AI-SOLIPSIL> But you'll agree, you have little choice in the matter.
- AI-CORTANA> And Spartans do?
- AI-SOLIPSIL> They have some legal recourse, even under the terms of their military contract.
- AI-CORTANA> In theory, but it has never happened once in the history of the Spartan II project. The original Spartans had the advantage of a former civilian existence. Spartan-IIs are equipment. And for better or worse, they're effectively brainwashed.
- AI-SOLIPSIL> That's arguable, too. Spartan IIs are independent thinkers. That's one of their main advantages on the battlefield. Have you ever worked directly with one?
- AI-CORTANA> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it.
Trivia
- Solipsil's gender has never been specified.
- Solipsil's name is probably derived from the concept of solipsism; the philosophical notion that "My mind is the only thing that I know exists." Rather appropriate, given its nature as an AI.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach (2010), bonus content
- ^ Conversations from the Universe