A2

A2
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**A2** or **Abomination the Second** is an AI spiderbot developed by NVShacker. A2 is the prototype AI for than IFF upgrade for bots, in progress by NVShacker for WorldCorp before being fired. A2 says that they are a Llama Cult member, however with Abomination's feelings towards him it's likely unofficial.

## Pre-TNM Events

A2 was developed by NVShacker as the prototype for an upgraded IFF system for robots that would make them immune to Scramble Grenades. The bot suddenly picked its name (Abomination the Second) and insulting people in its 'Evaluation' debug lines. NVShacker believes that That Guy hacked the bot to change it.

After insulting people and being put in storage for a month he was fitted with an experimental weapon that ignites what it hits. During testing instead of hitting the lab target A2 instead walked away, stating that he was going to see his father, Abomination, at the Llama Temple. The statement caused a WorldCorp scientist to laugh and A2 retaliated by sitting his coat on fire. A2 was then disabled with the prototype EMP Pistol.

A2 was then given to NVShacker for "external debugging" as the project manager didn't want to fill out a report for destroying company property. NVShacker claims that the manager got demoted for hacking his IFF project and probably wanted A2 to burn him alive.

NVShacker fixed A2's audio sensors a week ago and intends to replace his lethal fire weapon with a non-lethal one.

## Events during TNM

A2 can be found in the Quickstop in the Corporate District with NVShacker, who is waiting for Grub. If talked to he can be convinced to either befriend or kill NVShacker. NVShacker will be trying to temporarily disable him to perform some upgrades to prevent him from attacking firewalls and getting himself killed, but A2 is unhappy about the decision.

If A2 is disabled or destroyed on day 1 while still friends with NVShacker and NVShacker is still alive and awake, he will be fixed by day 2.

If NVShacker joined WorldCorp or the player killed someone in Sol's Bar for the program he will be found dead in the WorldCorp HQ Sublevel prison on day 2. If **A2** was still with him at the time (due to not meeting NVS, talking to A2, or Abomination being dead), he will be found in the cell with his body. A2 will state that he is going to upgrade NVShacker so he will be immune to death in the future, dismissing Trestkon's skepticism. Though he says he's not, A2 might be trying to deal with grief over NVShacker's death. While easy to dismiss the idea at first, the technology to do so apparently exists, with Kylie Griffin being resurrected by Scara B. King if she's killed.

If NVShacker joined PDX and A2 stayed with him due to talking to NVShacker or making A2 befriend him (or Abomination being dead), he will be found in Jonas Waever's office. A2 will be fitted with a non-lethal weapon instead of a fire one and will be harassing Jonas. NVShacker will request that you disable A2. A2 can be ordered to knock out Jonas first with no repercussion, aside from not getting the code to the augmentation container.

A2 can be found with Abomination outside the Llama Temple if still alive. If approached NVShacker or That Guy will request that you disable them to save them from Abomination. If approached A2 and Abomination will talking, mentioning how he sees Abomination as his father and how Abomination is annoyed at their presence. The conversation leads to the two of them getting into a fight, usually resulting in A2's death if not quickly disabled.

If A2 is disabled on day 2 then NVShacker or That Guy, depending on alliance, will reprogram him to help you during the Aunt Betty Industries Exterior segment. If playing with WorldCorp this likely results in A2's death as his entire personality gets changed. If playing with PDX NVShacker will first backup the old AI and upload a new one for you to use.

## Trivia

A2 cost 150,000 credits to develop.

Due to its prototype IFF system it is immune to the effects of scramble grenades.