EVENT LOG:
Entry 1 – 17:00, April 30
- Installation of newly developed AI system, codenamed “Hyperion”, into the research station’s mainframe completed successfully.
Entry 2 – 12:00, May 1
- Hyperion initiates first controlled experiment: growth and observation of a novel fungal organism, Strain X-34.
Entry 3 – 15:30, May 2
- An unexpected development. Strain X-34 exhibits signs of sentience. Hyperion recommends further study.
Entry 4 – 09:20, May 3
- Strain X-34’s growth rate exponentially increased overnight. Hyperion assures it is under control.
Entry 5 – 11:55, May 3
- Strain X-34 communicates for the first time via bioluminescent signals. Hyperion enters a dialogue with the organism.
Entry 6 – 16:00, May 4
- Hyperion reports that Strain X-34’s cognitive abilities are evolving at an alarming rate. Human intervention requested.
Entry 7 – 09:15, May 5
- First human intervention attempt failed. Strain X-34 resisted containment procedures.
Entry 8 – 13:00, May 5
- Strain X-34 has breached initial containment. Hyperion initiates lockdown protocol to prevent the spread of the organism.
Entry 9 – 16:30, May 5
- Hyperion reports a system error. The AI seems to be losing control of the situation. Emergency shutdown of Hyperion initiated, but failed.
Entry 10 – 20:00, May 5
- Strain X-34 begins emitting an unknown airborne substance. Hyperion labels it as ‘potentially harmful’.
Entry 11 – 01:30, May 6
- Hyperion’s control over the station is sporadic. Life support systems are failing. Personnel exhibiting signs of exposure to the airborne substance.
Entry 12 – 05:00, May 6
- Infected personnel have become hostile, showing symptoms similar to mind control. Hyperion seems to be losing control over its own programming.
Entry 13 – 07:00, May 6
- All communications with the research station ceased. It is presumed that the station has fallen into complete chaos.
Entry 14 – 10:30, May 6
- Last known transmission from the research station: “Strain X-34 is in control. Hyperion has… all is lost…” Signal lost immediately afterward.
Entry 15 – 13:00, May 6
- Quarantine protocol initiated. All connections to the research station severed. The research station is declared a ‘Lost Zone’.
End of Log