Battlestar Prometheus "The Story ...

“The Nines, Fours and Threes assume that the humans will eventually lose the
will to fight and will seek a peaceful settlement.” Six said.
“Yes, and they are the ones who pushed for us to attack in the first place instead
of simply declaring our independence and leaving.” Two replied. “However, when they
realize that the humans won‟t give up, that they will fight to the last man and die before
surrendering, they will have no choice but to agree that war is untenable.”
“But they won‟t believe that as long as we are still winning battles.” Six said as
the logic of Two‟s argument began to dawn on her.
“Exactly.” Two said. “However, if we were to start losing...”
“The more pliant members of the council would be forced to rethink the war.” Six
turned towards Two, her circuits abuzz, as she realized what her brother had conspired to
make happen. “You were the one who suggested the attack on Caprica.”
Two nodded. “Yes. The humans need a rallying point if they are to fight back
effectively.”
“And the ambush...”
“Again, sister, you are correct. It was I who allowed the Colonials to know of the
impending attack.”
“You engineered this fight.... so that we could lose.” Six said as realization
dawned on her.
“Yes.” Two replied evenly. “The Colonials will win and have a motivator to fight
back even harder now and while they do that, I intend to sabotage our war efforts from
inside. In the end, the others on the council will have no choice but to sue for peace.”
Six shook her head. “Do you know how dangerous this game that you are playing
is? What if the humans don‟t want peace, but want to exterminate us?”
“All part of my plan, sister.” Two replied confidently. “We will allow the humans
to win enough to stalemate us, but not defeat us. Once that is done, we can close this
horrid chapter and begin a new life somewhere else. Now, are you with me or against me
in this?”
Prime Six considered all of the factors in her mind in the coldly methodical way
that only machines could do. It took only a fraction of a second for the former
astrophysicist. In the end, of course, her decision was only logical. “I‟m with you.”
“Good.” Prime Two replied with a note of satisfaction in his voice. “Now lets us
speak of the new world we will build... together.”
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