Ghost in the Machine by LordEd on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

You know, I've been thinking...What if Gray Mann designed the A.I. for his robotic army based on the minds of the original nine mercenary classes? It wouldn't be that far of a stretch - the robots all speak in their respective character voices, are shown to have some sense of pride (frequently taunting their opponents upon death and humiliation) and, to an extent, are even capable of "feeling" pain. While they've been programmed to obey their creator without question, I can't help but wonder if there's just a little bit of "Mann" in these machines.

Some may even have memories, or perhaps an echo of consciousness; a vestige of a human soul, locked inside a cold metal shell...forever alone.

Team Fortress 2/Garry's Mod (c) Valve Software
Pic (c) Me