[He has the benefit of having known several alternate universe agents of Freelancer, especially a different version of Washington.]
[He remembers how he and Kid Quantum had to gently gain his trust, so that he actually felt he could rely on anyone in a position of authority, and how much actually being trustworthy had affected him.]
[In short, he already understands that those in charge of the project were monsters that damaged everyone they touched.]
I think that "I was only following orders" is the rallying cry of the morally bankrupt and the weak-willed.
You tortured a sentient being and now try to curry sympathy for how much you and this Director suffered despite the fact your influence ruined lives and damaged everyone it touched.
Rather than being complicit, you could have reported these evil acts to the authorities, leaked the details of these injustices to the press and/or public, or attempted to relocate and save the AI yourself.
Your actions were monstrous, this spurious apology is an insult, and quite frankly you've just revealed that you're a danger to everyone on this rig, giving myself and others I know cause to dog your every step to ensure you don't wreak similar havoc on the individuals here.
Re: video
[He remembers how he and Kid Quantum had to gently gain his trust, so that he actually felt he could rely on anyone in a position of authority, and how much actually being trustworthy had affected him.]
[In short, he already understands that those in charge of the project were monsters that damaged everyone they touched.]
I think that "I was only following orders" is the rallying cry of the morally bankrupt and the weak-willed.
You tortured a sentient being and now try to curry sympathy for how much you and this Director suffered despite the fact your influence ruined lives and damaged everyone it touched.
Rather than being complicit, you could have reported these evil acts to the authorities, leaked the details of these injustices to the press and/or public, or attempted to relocate and save the AI yourself.
Your actions were monstrous, this spurious apology is an insult, and quite frankly you've just revealed that you're a danger to everyone on this rig, giving myself and others I know cause to dog your every step to ensure you don't wreak similar havoc on the individuals here.
That is my properly contemplated response.