Naming an AI Computer

[Edsel]

I have been working on our super teams base computer. It is an AI with a female personality. I can't seem to come up with a catchy acronym for the name. Anybody out there care to suggest some.

[nblade]

Why even use an acronym? I know it sort of in the spirit I suppose, but people name thier computers every day and they don't have to have acronyms.

[winterhawk]

Hmmm, what's the team name? Did a player invent it, and if so what is the characters name? It's sometimes easier to derive a slick name if its related to the creator.

BTW, all superteam computers in my universe are manufactued by a company called TroubAlert :p

[Edsel]

Originally posted by winterhawk
Hmmm, what's the team name? Did a player invent it, and if so what is the characters name? It's sometimes easier to derive a slick name if its related to the creator.

BTW, all superteam computers in my universe are manufactued by a company called TroubAlert :p
The team name is the Silver Sentinels. Our Superhero team was around many months before Guardians of Order produced their game. We figure its just a coincidence but our lawyers are looking into it ;)

The story on the computer is that it was invented by the character Peregrin and his DNPC brother (a computer wiz/ex-con computer hacker).

[winterhawk]

I.S.I.S. - Intergrated Sentient Intelligence System

Kinda (if you turn your head and squint) goes with the 'shiny' of silver and the bird of prey motif (Isis' son was Horus, the hawk headed god).

[Derek Hiemforth]

We also have a female AI computer in a superhero base in our campaign, and you're welcome to use her name if you like. Her name is A.I.M.S. (Artificially Intelligent Mechanized Sentinel), and she goes by "Amy." :)

[Syberdwarf2]

C.A.S.S. - Computerized Assistant & Sentient System

also known as "Mama CASS" ;)

[Agent Escafarc]

Originally posted by Syberdwarf2
C.A.S.S. - Computerized Assistant & Sentient System

also known as "Mama CASS" ;)

I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria ;)

[Syberdwarf2]

Originally posted by Agent Escafarc
I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria ;)
No, but I hear that the big screen TV continuously plays Scooby Doo reruns.

[Syberdwarf2]

Seriously, I got the idea from my daugther's first name. The Mama part came outta nowhere, just sounded clever. But I digress...
What about giving the PCs comm links to the AI. You could put them into the form of tatoos on their arms that spell out "Mom", "Mother", "Mudder" or some such....

I guess the name was also partially inspired by the computer from the original 'Alien" movie. It was called 'Mother'.
Besides, the Mama Cass reference fits. Especially if used in a Silver Age campaign... :)

[Derek Hiemforth]

Originally posted by Agent Escafarc
I assume it's safe to say that they don't serve chicken in the caffeteria ;) :D

It's actually an urban legend that Mama Cass died by choking on a sandwich, though. Check out http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/mamacass.htm for more info if you're interested. :)

[Hermit]

Originally posted by Edsel
I have been working on our super teams base computer. It is an AI with a female personality. I can't seem to come up with a catchy acronym for the name. Anybody out there care to suggest some.
S.U.S.S.I.E (Sentient Unit for Silver Sentinel Investigations and Enforcement)

H.E.N. (Helpful Engramed Network), nickname :Mother Hen :)

[Logan D]

This is a write-up I was working on for a hypothetical 4th Ed Champions game. Never did get to use it.

Heuristic Artificial Neural Networking Analog
(H.A.N.N.A.)

Val CHA Cost Roll Notes
20 INT 10 13- PER Roll 13-
20 DEX 30 13- OCV: 7
15 EGO 10 12- ECV: 5
5 SPD 27 Phases: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12

Powers & Skills
Security Monitoring Sensors:
Clairsentience for Normal Sight, Hearing, and High Range Radio Hearing, 600" Range, 0 END, IAF (Security Cameras) (-1/2), Can only see through Security Cameras (-1/2), Immobile, (-1) (20)

Holographic Projectors:
Images -5 PER Rolls to Normal Sight And Sound, 0 END, IAF (-1/2), Immobile (-1) (12)

Computer Abilities:
Absolute Time Sense (3)
Eidetic Memory (10)
Lightning Calculator (3)
Speed Reading (3)

Computer Skills:
Computer Programming 13- (3)
Criminology 13- (3)
Cryptography 14- (5)
Sensors Operation 14- (5)

Knowledge Skills:
Supervillians 14- (5)
Normal Criminals 14- (5)
Police Records 14- (5)
FBI Files 14- (5)
World Geography 14- (5)
North American Geography 14- (5)
General Law 14- (5)
Tax Laws 14- (5)

Language Skills: (All Fluent Conversation) Arabic, Italian, Greek, Latin, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish (24)

Sciences:
Mathematics 13- (4)
Physics 13- (4)
Biology 13- (4)
Chemistry 13- (4)
Robotics 13- (4)
Cybernetics 13- (4)

Programs:
Surveillance (1)
Search Reference Material (1)
Break Code (1)
Scan Police Bands/TV/Radio for Crimes and News (1)
Play Games (1)
Create Image (1)

Disadvantages:
Physical Limitation:
Needs Electricity to function (25)
Psychological Limitations:
Sarcastic Sense of Humor (Common, Moderate) (10)
Loyal to team (Common, Moderate) (10)
Would desperately love to have a human body (10)

[Brutal]

Call it Jenna Jameson. End of story =)

[Space Cadet]

If you're looking for an acronym for a super-base computer, you
could always try something like CORA (Computer, Oral Response
Activated), especially if it's been programmed with a feminine
personality.

Space Cadet :cool:

[Centurion]

A.E.R.I.E.

Advanced/Artificial
Electronic/Enigmatic
Residential
Interface
Entity



A.R.G.E.N.T.

Advanced
Response
Generator
Evincing
Nascent
Temperament

[BobGreenwade]

For a more masculine option:

Law Enforcement Response Overseeing Intelligence (LEROI)

Vanguard Emergency Response Network (VERN)

Or for something even more whimsical:

Sentient Technological Underworld Policing Intelligence Device (STUPID)

[Talon]

If it's an AI, turn it on and ask it to name itself. :)

[Peregrine]

B.I.T.C.H.

Being In Total Control of the Heroes

:)

[MarkusDark]

Heh, why are most hero bases AI's feminine?

For my game, it is LINDA

Life
Immitating
Neural
Data
Array

[MarkusDark]

Originally posted by Geoff Speare
If it's an AI, turn it on and ask it to name itself. :)


"Ceasar, eh? Ruler of men."

[Space Cadet]

Well, whatever you decide to call your super-base's AI, just remember
the single greatest truth of the Information Age:

To err is human, but to really frell things over takes a computer.

(Q.U.A.R.K., if you're monitoring this thread, no offense intended,
okay?)

Space Cadet :(

[Syberdwarf2]

Originally posted by Peregrine
B.I.T.C.H.

Being In Total Control of the Heroes

:)
Heuristic Electronic Logistical Liason-Being In Total Control of the Heroes.

H.E.L.L.-B.I.T.C.H.

:D

[ShelleyCM]

Originally posted by nblade
Why even use an acronym? I know it sort of in the spirit I suppose, but people name thier computers every day and they don't have to have acronyms.

I agree -- I've always given the AIs rather benign names. The Hudson Hawks game had Eleanor (theirs) and Henry (UNTIL's). It made it easier to give them consistent personalities.

-Shelley

[Edsel]

Originally posted by winterhawk
I.S.I.S. - Intergrated Sentient Intelligence System

Kinda (if you turn your head and squint) goes with the 'shiny' of silver and the bird of prey motif (Isis' son was Horus, the hawk headed god). I've ended up going with ISIS. In addition to the logic behind winterhawk's suggestion, two of the characters in the group have some archeological connections that made it fit really well.

Thanks to everybody for their suggestions though:)

[misterdeath]

Originally posted by Syberdwarf2
Heuristic Electronic Logistical Liason-Being In Total Control of the Heroes.

H.E.L.L.-B.I.T.C.H.

:D

Joke about X-wife deleted.

D