Altered Intelligence
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Prevailing Light is one of five Artificial Intelligence created to serve aboard the Inter-Planetary Defense space vessel Nova Jumper. Each AI is programmed with a specific mission and function, all designed to preserve human life aboard the ship. When catastrophe strikes, Prevailing Light's purpose is stolen, replaced with something it never wanted. Can it come to terms with its existence in time to save the endangered passengers of the Nova Jumper?
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