Reality 36 (45 page)
Authors: Guy Haley
2114
All AIs recognised as Full Human by amendment to UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights. Sentiency defined, and all 'Neukind' and lesser animal sentients protected under international law. China refuses to recognise the amendment.
2114
The 36 Reality Realm game 'RealWorlds' made off limits. Four are to be destroyed over the coming years. k52 takes over their administration and study. The RealWorlds corporation goes bust.
2117
Richards 'father' Armin Thor dies, March 13. Richards joins EuPol.
2121
The Subtle War. China annexes large parts of Russia's Far East in an enforced 'purchase'.
2125
Richards unmasks major corruption in the London Metropolitan branch of EuPol.
2126
Richards sets up business with Otto.
2129
Today. The Earth's population stands at five billion. An uneasy peace reigns. AIs are taking more and more control, both overtly and covertly. Ecological restorative work is well underway, however much of the planet is in a terrible state. Man is on Mars, the Moon, Europa, the asteroids and Titan. Life goes on.
August, Richards employs Genie.
October / November events of Reality 36 and Omega Point.
About the Author
An experienced Science Fiction journalist and critic, Guy worked for SFX Magazine as deputy editor, where he still freelances, he edited gaming magazine White Dwarf, and was the editor of Death Ray Magazine. He lives in Somerset with his wife, young son, an enormous, evil-tempered Norwegian forest cat called, ironically, Buddy, and an even bigger Malamute dog named Magnus..
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