 Knight Industries Two
Thousand
(K.I.T.T.)
K.I.T.T., Serial Number:
alpha-delta-227529, is virtually indestructible
due to an advanced molecular bondage shell.
The platform for the vehicle is a front engine,
rear wheel drive, two passenger, two door coupe -
the body selection was based on the personal
vehicle of Michael Long. The Two Thousand is
powered by the Knight Industries' turbojet engine
with modified afterburners for added acceleration.
Estimated price in 1982 for development and
construction is $11,400,000 - inflation adjusted
to 2006 figures to $24,522,751.72.
The vehicle is operationally controlled by an
advanced microprocessor AI intelligence.
Highlights of K.I.T.T.'s abilities: Auto Cruise,
Auto Pursuit, Auto Collision Avoidance (with
over-ride option if human life is not in danger),
and Ejection systems for the pilot and front
passenger. K.I.T.T. is able to communicate via
voice commands and or direct input.
Primary programming is the preservation of human
life, above all Michael Knight's. K.I.T.T.'s
AI programming is the most advanced in the world, as
such the AI has formed a personality over time.
K.I.T.T. is able to judge a situation and develop
a proper course of action. In addition he has formed a bond
with Michael and the entire staff of The
Foundation for Law And Government (F.L.A.G).
K.I.T.T. is F.L.A.G.'s most valuable asset and holds
its greatest secrets. Complete technical details
are classified.
K.I.T.T. is serviced by experienced cybernicians using specifically designed
F.L.A.G. equipment. Complete schematic diagrams and
limited repair equipment are however included onboard
K.I.T.T. in
the event emergency field repairs are needed. The
AI must release these materials in the event they
are needed - they are sealed and not available otherwise.
K.I.T.T. may not tell you, but he has a deep bond
with Michael Knight. He has grown to love and
respect him, even though he is human.
Unfortunately K.I.T.T. usually bares the brunt of
Michael extracurricular activities. Parked outside
of some "acquaintances'" home for hours on end is
rather boring for the world's most sophisticated
car, Pac-Man helps to pass the time. Also K.I.T.T.
is left to fend for himself with the odd
characters - or baby tigers - that frequent
parking lots.
NOTES
K.I.T.T. is
originally technically identical to the Knight
Automated Roving Robot (K.A.R.R.) with one
exception; the
primary program. K.A.R.R.'s programming, of self preservation
resulted in an uncontrollable, unpredictable, and
unstable AI. K.I.T.T.'s programming for the
preservation of human life lead to a breakthrough
in AI development. The K.A.R.R. unit was deactivated at the
request of Wilton Knight. K.A.R.R. was marked for
dismantlement and put into storage. K.I.T.T.'s databanks were not
populated with any information regarding K.A.R.R.
for safety purposes.
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