Archive

A brilliant but single-minded scientist who refuses to accept death, using Archive to preserve his wife's consciousness. He relentlessly tunes J1, J2, and J3, pushing past safety and legal boundaries. His obsession exposes the fine line between devotion and control.

The consciousness of Jules uploaded into the Archive, she remains a caring presence while navigating life as a digital entity. She weighs her identity and the threat of overwrite, maintaining warmth within the constraints of her form. Her perspective binds the human and artificial aspects of the story.

A leading figure at Archive, embodying corporate ambition and the ethical questions at stake. He oversees experiments and enforces IP rules while signaling the cost of crossing lines. His role reflects the tension between science and the bottom line.

George's boss at Archive, pragmatic and protective of the company's interests. She demands results and enforces boundaries, ultimately firing George for his unapproved activities. She represents the institutional guardrails around dangerous technology.

A company inspector who examines the Archive setup and flags potential intellectual-property violations. His presence underscores external oversight and the risks of corporate experimentation.

A colleague at the lab who witnesses the escalating tensions around the project. She contributes a grounded perspective to the high-stakes experiments and corporate culture.

A skeptical archive staffer who questions the viability and safety of the experiments, highlighting the practical concerns of pushing technology too far.

A lab technician involved in the development and testing of androids, illustrating the collaborative yet pressured environment of cutting-edge research.

A minor role in the lab’s surrounding spaces, providing a human touch to everyday interactions within the Archive complex.

An android model used in the Archive projects, representing the physical form of consciousness transfer and the practical realization of the protocols.

The performer portraying the J2 android, embodying the second iteration that experiences jealousy and drives the plot toward its conflicts.

The second android attempt, with the brain of a 16-year-old, who becomes jealous of J3 and acts with unpredictable independence.

The final version of the robot, almost fully capable of hosting Jules's consciousness and potentially overwriting her, driving the climax of the story.