[The A.R.I.D keeps the droid in range of its visual processors as he moves, not quite trusting the clearly faulty A.I. The appearance of a knife causes it to tense in preparation, but perfunctory analysis shows almost immediately that it is not aimed at the combat suit. It keeps the knife in visual range anyway.]
I already possess several subroutines relating to combat with bladed weapons, as do other A.R.I.D units. [Still, if the specific example isn’t applicable, the principle may be. The A.R.I.D runs the notion through its processor a few times, running basic internal simulations in a variety of combat scenarios. In each, having an expanded array of combat manoeuvres at its disposal are favorable to pilot survivability -- even if they would not last past the A.R.I.D’s reformat upon return to dock.]
Given more logical alternatives are currently unavailable to me, augmented combat and weapons’ training… may be a viable recourse. Until the point at which I am returned to my pilot.
[It’s likely the closest to a concession that the droid is going to receive.]
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I already possess several subroutines relating to combat with bladed weapons, as do other A.R.I.D units. [Still, if the specific example isn’t applicable, the principle may be. The A.R.I.D runs the notion through its processor a few times, running basic internal simulations in a variety of combat scenarios. In each, having an expanded array of combat manoeuvres at its disposal are favorable to pilot survivability -- even if they would not last past the A.R.I.D’s reformat upon return to dock.]
Given more logical alternatives are currently unavailable to me, augmented combat and weapons’ training… may be a viable recourse. Until the point at which I am returned to my pilot.
[It’s likely the closest to a concession that the droid is going to receive.]