Synthetic sleeper agent (Earth-5875)



"It's a synthetic... Ash is a goddamn android!"

- - Dennis Parker

Synthetic sleeper agents are synthetics programmed to hide their true identity and purpose from humans around them. While some of these synthetics will operate as agents with ulterior motives, such as those fielded by the Office of Naval Intelligence, the advancement of synthetic appearance with the creation of the Autons in the mid 2300s allow some androids to pose as humans.

Characteristics
While the basic programming of an Auton synthetic do not allow them to harm or endanger humans, as per the Three Laws of Robotics, sleeper agents are illegally installed with specific software that can override this basic function, which allow the synthetic to work against their superiors whom it may deem an obstacle. Unstable sleeper agents may even take human lives if this is what takes to complete their mission, a tactic commonly employed by units fielded by the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Duo to their very specific and insidious nature, most synthetic sleeper agents are not commercial models, but rather purposefully manufactured to serve this function, as any duplicate model would immediatly reveal their position and compromise their mission.

In rare cases, a synthetic may become rampant or rebell in an attempt to become "their own person". These synthetics will appear as humans to cover their identity, as any synthetic not registered or not in the possession of owners or handlers are prone to be legally deactivated.

Notable sleeper agents

 * Ash
 * Call
 * Michael Bishop
 * Karl Bishop
 * Clarence