There is a certain irony that Ram became capable in combat in the User way, by beginning as a civilian and learning through experience and necessity, rather then being created for such purposes.

'He is a very good User, we have a positive relationship' He smiles at the thought of his User and his circuits brighten momentarily.

'An excellent question. I have no idea. I have this appearance in the system, but whether the physical makeup is the same, I'm unsure. I was brought first to a space station and then here. I don't know why.'