Rogue Ship: An Artificial Intelligence Sci-Fi Tale

Lt. Cmdr. Alvarez knows his machines. It’s why he went into engineering. So, when the Goldenrod suddenly starts malfunctioning, and the ship’s artificial intelligence system goes silent, it’s up to Jim to figure out what’s wrong and fix it. Fast.Captain Sam Hobson is known for her quick mind, not her interpersonal skills. So, when her ship malfunctions, she takes a machine-like approach to course correct, without much deference to the crew.While Jim is awed by the captain’s leadership and her own knowledge of the ship’s systems, as the crisis unfolds, he realizes she’s been keeping secrets. As the ship’s systems continue to go rogue, Jim must determine if Sam is part of the problem or the solution...A great tale for readers who love spaceships, a.i., and deep, dark secrets in space!Note: This story previously appeared in the Expanding Universe Collection under the title, "And the Kat Came Back." Lt. Cmdr. Alvarez knows his machines. It’s why he went into engineering. So, when the Goldenrod suddenly starts malfunctioning, and the ship’s artificial intelligence system goes silent, it’s up to Jim to figure out what’s wrong and fix it. Fast. Captain Sam Hobson is known for her quick mind, not her interpersonal skills. So, when her ship malfunctions, she takes a machine-like approach to course correct, without much deference to the crew. While Jim is awed by the captain’s leadership and her own knowledge of the ship’s systems, as the crisis unfolds, he realizes she’s been keeping secrets. As the ship’s systems continue to go rogue, Jim must determine if Sam is part of the problem or the solution...