SAT

Is it immoral to manipulate a sentient machine? In this work of philosophical short fiction, a satellite weaponized for control a planet of miners, creates an unlikely bond with Amoura, a miner on a moon outpost. Through clandestine messages, they find solace and connection. However, when the satellite is ordered to destroy Amoura's outpost, Amoura exploits their fragile bond. Feigning reciprocation, Amoura tricks the satellite into allowing her access, not to help it, but to disable it completely, sacrificing their connection to save her community from the Overseers’ oppressive control.