The Prototype

1. The Massacre of Zyus

Gazing out of the frosted window, I can see the chilly air of Washington D.C. has left a layer of ice on the glass. The world outside is a winter wonderland, with a blanket of snow covering everything in sight. While the city prepares to ring in the New Year with fireworks, I am here at the headquarters of the renowned technology giant, Zyus, eagerly awaiting the unveiling of my latest software creation. It has been two long years of hard work, but finally, the moment has arrived to reveal my masterpiece to the world.

Zyus is a prominent American defense contractor and industrial corporation that specializes in manufacturing weapons, military and commercial electronics, and corporate and special-mission aircraft. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Zyus is a leading player in the global defense, national security, and other government and commercial markets. Its cutting-edge products and solutions are designed to meet the needs of customers across a wide range of industries and sectors, making it a trusted partner for organizations around the world.

After obtaining my master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and focusing on Computer Forensics and Cyber-security from the prestigious Cornell University, I became a top-notch candidate for the technology industry. Zyus, one of the leading technology companies, eagerly welcomed me into their team, recognizing my exceptional academic performance and unmatched skills. I am proud to have been the top of my class at Cornell and possess a combination of technical knowledge, talent, and ability that is highly sought after in the technology industry. Zyus knew they needed the best of the best, and I was the perfect fit for their team. As soon as I graduated, I packed my bags and moved to Washington D.C., ready to start my career with Zyus.

Upon my recruitment, I was immediately tasked with developing a sophisticated software system to fulfill the requirements of Zyus. The system was designed to include a flash drive that would enable the agency to access their competitor's markets worldwide without any restrictions, and also provide them with the capability to upgrade their electronic systems to a higher level. The primary objective of the project was to give Zyus complete control over the technology market, with an emphasis on enhancing their cybersecurity against any form of information disclosure, theft, and damage to their hardware, software, and data. Zyus sought to achieve this level of protection so that they could seamlessly interfere with any market in the technology industry, regardless of the product, be it in aerospace, defense, information security, or electronics. By utilizing my knowledge and expertise, I successfully fulfilled the objectives of the project, delivering a system that met the government's expectations.

 If that's what the government wants then that's what the government gets.

It isn't like I haven't done other super illegal shit in my life, at least I am doing it for the government, at least I won't go to jail and everything is covered on my end.

"Sweetheart, the grand reveal will be starting soon, you should come take your seat," Phillip spoke as I felt his hands laying on my shoulders snapping me out of the daze I was in. I turned towards him with a light smile " that is what I was waiting on, I really did not want or care to be generous and friendly to everyone in that room, I honestly would love to keep myself anonymous if you ask me." I admit to him which was true.

Although this would be huge to have my name on it and to be the face of it, the number of emails, contracts, and everything else would just come flying to me. Not including how that will start the chaos of interviews and wanting me to go into detail about it and the process of it and my background, which I would certainly love to keep underground. Although the government has completely locked my files, I still would not want to verbally speak on my background, I don't think the company would want me to do that either as I have quite a rap sheet that no one could even imagine that I'll be here at twenty-five working with the government.