Well done, Kevin. I have only one minor nitpick to point out.

<snip>

Still, I will visit The Human each day until it is finally free of
the tank. Now that time flows for the creature, perhaps it will
need to have some sentient companionship to latch on to. There is
also the possibility of bettering some of its programming, in much
the manner I will improve its physical makeup. I have already felt
its mind this morning. In time, it will become as familiar to me as
I a block of stone is to a sculptor. I am confident my presence
will stabilize The Human during its transition.

"...as familiar to me as a block of stone..."
 
All in all, I'm enjoying this series. My biggest complaint is that 
the story is far more "Starcraft" than "X-COM," which is a shame 
considering all the potential that classic Microprose game could have 
brought to this story.

Jamie
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