AI Hunter Chronicles: Energized (Season 1)

Staff Meeting

We cut to the main headquarters of Samantha Keeling Enterprises, where the executives are chatting amongst themselves as they wait for the Owner of Samantha Keeling Enterprises, Apollos, to appear.

The executives, all well-dressed and confident, talk amongst themselves, sipping on their drinks as they anticipate Apollos' arrival. However, the atmosphere is slightly tense, with whispers about Apollos' recent unpredictable behavior.

The doors of the conference room swing open, and Apollo, a chromatic humanoid robot with no facial features save for his glowing black eyes, approaches the head of the table and looks upon the executives.

Apollo: Good afternoon. I assume you all understand why you are called in for today.

The executives turn their attention to Apollos, some with a mix of curiosity and nervousness. They exchange glances amongst themselves, each silently assessing the situation. At first, they assume they've been summoned for a routine business discussion, but Apollos' ominous opening statement makes them wonder if there's more at play.

Apollo: Anyone? No? Let me explain then. As you all should know, over the last two weeks, we have been dealing with machines that are out of Omniverse known to the public as Face Raiders. While we have been able to defend our multiverse of DDICU 25, there have been instances of failure by the company to defend, such as with Summerford Estaria in Earth-29.

The executives, now fully engaged, listen closely to Apollos' words. Summerford Estaria's name elicits hushed murmurs, and a sense of unease fills the room as they recall the incident. Everyone in this room has heard rumors, but few know the details.

Apollo: If you have anything to say about the situation, please don't keep it from the rest of the table.

The air in the room thickens as the executives realize that Apollos is not just discussing the incident but questioning their actions. A tense silence settles over the room as they wait for someone to break the ice. Finally, one of the more outspoken executives, known for their boldness, clears their throat and speaks up.

The executive who spoke up, known as Jameson McAllister, looks unflinchingly at Apollos before addressing him directly. 

Jameson McAllister: We're all aware of the incident in question. It was clearly a mistake, a breach in our defenses. I assure you we've taken steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Apollo: Well Mr. McAllister, unfortunately you will have to witness that yourself, if I do not intervene and the reports are not as they say.

McAllister bristles slightly at Apollos' words, but he maintains his composure. The other executives exchange uneasy glances, clearly uncomfortable with the turn of events. Before anyone can respond, another voice cuts in, this time from a more reserved executive named Victoria Kimura.

Victoria, who had been listening intently, clears her throat before speaking, her voice firm and measured. 

Victoria Kimura: With all due respect, Apollo, we've all been working tirelessly to contain the situation. While mistakes have been made, we can't act as if they are deliberate acts of sabotage.

Apollo: I'm not saying it is sabotage, Miss Kimura, I'm saying it is incompetence. As of this moment, our military technology is not on parr with the invading forces.

The room falls silent once more as the executives digest Apollo's words. The weight of their responsibility weighs heavily on the atmosphere. Jameson McAllister leans back in his chair, visibly contemplating their next move. He looks at Apollo with a mixture of frustration and determination.

Apollo: According to the media, the final wave of attacks will be commencing tomorrow, and it will be centered on DDICU 25. We have learned new things about the threat, however, thanks to our personal investigators.

Jameson McAllister leans forward, intrigued by Apollo's new information. He glances around the room to gauge the reactions of his fellow executives. Meanwhile, Victoria Kimura frowns visibly at Apollo's mention of personal investigators.

Apollo: Problems, Kimura?

Victoria Kimura hesitates for a moment before responding, her words tinged with a hint of defensiveness. 

Victoria Kimura: None at all, Apollo. I just hope your investigators have followed proper procedure. We wouldn't want any unauthorized information leaks, right?

Apollo I can assure you that they have conducted the proper procedures. to everyone there And from our investigations, we have managed to find out that what we are dealing with is a malfunctioning war machine, created mainly for the destruction of life, which has detected us and now is on its primary protocols.

The executives listen intently as Apollo explains the nature of the war machine. The revelation that they are dealing with a malfunctioning war machine with aggressive directives causes a collective shiver to run down their spines. The implications of this new information sink in, and a sense of urgency fills the room.

Apollo: And if not dealt with before it arrives, around 11 PM tomorrow our time, it will be able to send out more drones greater in number than we have seen yet.

The executives exchange worried glances, digesting the gravity of the situation. The room seems to vibrate with a sense of impending danger. It is clear that the threat posed by the malfunctioning war machine is significant, and they must act quickly.

Apollo: Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do as a company that has dominion over the multiverse of DDICU 25. Which is why, unfortunately, we will need to hire a specialist outside of the company.

Jameson McAllister raises an eyebrow at Apollo's statement. He leans forward, a curious look on his face. 

Jameson McAllister: A specialist... from outside the company? Who do you have in mind?

Apollo: I'll give you a hint, he's the one who solved the issue in Summerford.

Victoria Kimura's eyebrow raises in surprise, while McAllister's eyes widen with realization. 

Jameson McAllister: Him? You can't be serious!

Apollo: Unfortunately, I am, and I hope for the sake of us all, he is as well.