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While filled with nothing but synthetic lifes some of that life has studied organic life. As such the ship has a medical bay for caring of normal, and unique animals that they study was now being used to help Esrie. She floats in a tank filled with a solution to keep her in stasis, meanwhile the nominal leaders of the Silican Consensus meet to discuss the future. Command Unit -01, known as CU-01, begins the discussion. "Well, first lets have a status report on the ship."

The head of engineering and damage control EG-05 begins.

"All fires have been put out and repairs are under way in those sections. Engines are at 20% so we can move. Weapons are completely shot and I've already started on making replacements." EG-05 then nods to head of Tactical Enforcement Unit - 150.

"We've managed to get the shield back online but it's not at full strength yet, and without weapons we're defenseless. However we are designing a more efficient weapon layout so we should be more prepared, if we be attacked by such a force again." EG-05 speaks again.

"However I should note our resources will be severely depleted after this I recommend desperate measures to secure more." CU-01 speaks up again.

"I think it's time to reconsider our isolation. Maybe we should strengthen our trading with organics. This last battle proved that there are warrior type organics, speaking of which how's our surviving savior?" MU-01 takes that as its signal.

"We've determined that our organic is a female from the human species. The memory core retrieved was badly damaged and most of the data was corrupted beyond recovery. From what we managed to get, tells us she'll need major prosthetic replacement. And some repairs on her brain, it's unlikely we will actually meet the female who saved us when it's done."

"Well she can be of great use to us MU-01." CU states. All the leaders look, as CU continues. "We need to improve our relations with the organics. What better way than with the organic connected to us. We must adapt to continue and since we can't restore her she can be reborn as one of us as Cyborg Unit -01." CU looks at MU-01 and asks. "Can it be done?"

"Yes."

"Then it's time for the Consensus to vote." All the leaders put down the walls blocking the voices of the other units on the ship and the idea is put to a vote. In nano seconds the other Units are updated on the meeting and its results and they will now vote for or against the idea. After seconds the vote is overwhelming for the idea. And MU-01 leaves to begin the operation.

MU-01 and its subordinate units take Esrie out of the tank and put her limp form on an operating table, they begin by first removing her legs to the hip, for the bones were shattered in many places. Then they remove her left arm completely, for the bone had been pulverized. They replace them both with strong metal prosthetics, the arm featuring a retractable beam cannon. They then shave her head and flip her on to her stomach. They expose her spinal cord and brain to operate on them. The spinal cord had to be worked on first, and they repaired several fractures in the bone and used implants to attach the prosthetics to her nervous system. Then they started to put in implants connecting to her brain and began to program them with what they believe she needed. Among them is an ability for a heads up display to be displayed in her eyes which were to remain untouched. They use a laser to sew her back up and inject nanos to assist in repairs and healing. Finally they bond an experimental liquid metal, to let her organic side heal some more before activating her.

Eyes open to a bright room and the entity notices a flash of a systems check in it's right eye before it disappears. It moves it's eyes to the right and it sees a robot. An outline overlays the robot and data appears in front of it's eyes. Synthetic lifeform: Type: Medical Unit. "What is your designation Unit?" The unit looks up the information finds out it's a she and replies.

"Cyborg Unit-01."

"Good, move your left arm." She moves her arm in front of her eyes and she moves around. All the fingers respond instantly and she notices retractable claws installed. "Good now try to move your feet." She responds and after a few seconds the Medical Unit says. "Very good, now I will uplink you to the Consensus, brace yourself. An uploading text appears with a progress bar. In seconds it's done and she hears the voices of the Consensus in her head. They all are giving off stat reports to simple discussion between friends. All of it pauses to greet the newest member of the Consensus. Most greet her warmly and a smile appears on her face. After a minute the Consensus goes back to what they were doing before. She hears them like someone would in a crowded room. "Well EU-150 is waiting for you, head to Armory Bay 1." She nods and with the link to the Consensus she quickly finds Armory Bay 1. There she finds a large four legged robot with heavy plating, a pair of beam weapons on its arms and no doubt more hidden in its body.

"Welcome CYU-01." It takes her a second to figure out it's addressing her. She's Cyborg Unit 01 and since CU is already taken for Command Unit so CYU is the best way to name her.

"EU-150."

"Let's see how your beam weapons work and your reflexes." She follows it to the firing range. When they get to a firing post it says. "Now you've been equipped with the latest beam technology we have. Extend your barrel from your synthetic arm and hit the target down field. She does as he ordered and sees the beam's barrel extend out from her arm and she looks at the target and sees crosshairs appear in her HUD. She fires and hits dead on in the bullseye on the head on the target. "Impressive now let's see how many you can hit." Several targets start popping up and at lighting speed CYU arm moves around with her beam weapon firing. After two minutes it's over with her barrel smoking and EU-150 checking the results. All targets hit, 70% fatal. "Very efficient CYU-01. Now the EG's installed a new invention in you, they call it a 'cyber symbiote'. It is a liquid metal to serve as additional protection, especially for your organic parts. Activate it." CYU access the CPU memory and finds the necessary command. Immediately the liquid seeps from her legs and arm. In seconds she is fully encased in the liquid making her appear as a bland silver looking mannequin. The liquid is supplying air for her organic parts though her eyes are blocked she can see clearly. "Can you see me CYU-01!" EU-150 is a little distressed though the EG's through the link are trying to calm it as they're giddy with excitement at the apparent success of their experiment.

"Yes I can. I'm fine." Her mouth doesn't move but her voice is emitted from the liquid near her mouth. "This is SO COOL!"

"Well I'm going to test the liquids defense. All keep my weapons on low so if it malfunctions or fails their will be no real harm." EU extends its weapons and begins a series of barrages. She jerks back from the impacts but besides from ripples where the weapons impact the liquid holds. After five minutes EU-150 stops. "Amazing, a very efficient design. When we can we must upgrade all Enforcement Units with this. You can deactivate it now." It looks and the new cyborg for a minute seeing nothing happening. "CYU-01?"

"I'm trying. It won't deactivate!" They both contact the EG's and spend a few minutes discussing the problem. The EG's said they would try a couple of things and will meet them at their next destination. EU-150 asks CYU-01.

"Can we continue?"

"Yes. Everything else is working fine it just won't deactivate."

"Very well." Over the link. <EG's send a unit to Hanger Bay 1.>

<Acknowledge.> CYU follow the enforcement unit to Hanger bay 1. On the way it explains her job.

"Do to the last attack we need to resupply. Unfortunately faster than our usual methods so we are increasing our contact with organics for get the necessary supplies. You were designed to be our primary liaison to them." The doors to the hanger bay and reveals a small freighter. "An organic that owed us didn't have the money to pay us back so he gave us this freighter. We were going to strip it for raw materials but since the attack we found a use for it. It will be your ship, we are modifying it so that it's engines are more efficient as well as increase shield strength and finally better weapons and a new communication package so you can connect with the Consensus while in the pilot's chair." CYU looks at the freighter with awe and wipes her hand over the hull. Though the liquid metal is still covering her she can still feel the hull as if it wasn't there. "The modifications to the freighter will be done in a week."

"What will I be selling to buy our supplies?" CYU asks.

"Some of our lower end hand weapons, older engines, and some other devices that we know are more advanced than the organics technology. You will keep some of the money to put in a credit account so we don't have to trade our technology much. You might eventually be transporting goods not for us but for other groups but the money will go to us and will help us have data on the organics around us." An EG shows up and extends a device towards CYU. The device emits a wide beam that sweeps over the cyborg. When it's done the EG looks at the device's panel and presses a couple of buttons and points the device back at CYU and a different color beam sweeps over the cyborg and when its done the symbiote retracts back in to its storage area.

"Okay that should do it. We'll test a couple more times before you go ,but afterwards just activate it if your in combat just in case it gets stuck again."

She nods and the EG leaves. EU-150 looks at the cyborg and notices the tired look in her eyes.

"I guess that's enough for now. I'll show you to your quarters." She nods again and follows the robot out.

In ten minutes they arrive upon a charred room but with a few new furnishings and a dispenser device. "Sadly this area was on fire during the attack and the previous occupant was destroyed but the hull is sound and we put in new furnishings and a dispenser that will provide you with nutrients for your organic parts. See you around CYU." EU-150 leaves her alone in her room. Her stomach rumbles so she heads to the dispenser. Her CPU shows her how to use it and she gets a plate and spoon with the nutrient goop and she goes to eat. While not awful it didn't tasted great either, but she was hungry and ate all of it. After taking the plate to a sink also recently installed and cleaned her dishes and yawns. Putting the dishes away she lies down on a padded examination table repurposed for her bed and shuts down for the day.