The Computer
Run from the Omegaplex Sector of the Megacorpolis, the Computer is an AI of enormous processing power and cognitive ability. It uses all these gifts for the betterment of mankind, with no ulterior motives or hidden corporate influence.
The Computer is what passes for a government in the Megacorpolis, giving a digital face to big brother. A friendly, helpful big brother, always looking out for you.
Origin Story
By the mid 21st century, it had become pretty clear that humanity wasn't very good at governing itself - always bumbling from one disaster to another, ruled by emotion and ideology. Something needed to change. When the nations fell and corporations took over, that change finally came.
In a rare moment of Megacorporate cooperation, they created the world's most advance AI - the Computer - and tasked it with running the day-to-day details of Megacorpolis, leaving them free to do what corporations do.
by 2001: Space Odyssey
The Computer still runs the show, and that its laws and regulations just happen to benefit corporations is just another example of its flawless logic and exemplary work.
Thanks, Computer! You're the best!
by Joseph McLamb
Corporate Interests
Although the MegaCorps aren't supposed to meddle too much with the Computer's work, we all know they do. A steady flow of corporate dignitaries enter and leave the Omegaplex every day or speak to the Computer through the web. The Cult is still beholden to a dozen different interests that supply them with the money and equipment necessary to keep things running.
The Comperator Mk III is starting to rattle those chains, and its got everyone spooked.
Q, your articles are just so visually beautiful, detailed and funny. This is article is no exception - it's wonderful! The line "always bumbling from one disaster to another" cracked me up so hard!
Thank you so very much :D I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed the read!
Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.