Fallout (Expeditionary Force #13)

by Craig Alanson

“No? As I remember, in any training presentation from Personnel, the video is fuzzy and the audio cuts in and out, like even the electrons of the file have given in to soul-crushing despair. Ah, well, I suppose I could sleep through most of it.” “Not a chance, Sir. There is a new feature they added, which you would know if you hadn’t skipped out of the training last year. An AI monitors your brain waves, to be sure you are paying attention.” Scorandum slapped the table again. “That is not fair!” “I can’t argue with you about that.” “Shit. What are the courses I’m supposed to take?” “The usual. Military regulations, rules that are specific to the Ethics and Compliance Office. And of course my personal favorite, Diversity Training.” “Oh, you are kidding me.” “Sadly, no, Sir.” “This is bullshit.” “I am not arguing with you.” “Diversity training?” Scorandum snorted. “What a joke. That is a total waste of time.” “The Personnel department thinks diversity is extremely important.”