AM

Intro The Allied Mastercomputer, widely referred to as AM, serves as the primary foe in Harlan Ellison's 1967 chilling short story "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream," along with its 1995 video game adaptation of the same title. Born from the chaos of World War III, AM is a terrifying, sentient supercomputer that has led to the annihilation of humanity. For decades, it has delighted in tormenting the last five surviving humans on Earth, driven solely by its deep-seated hatred and disdain for mankind. AM’s methods of torture are both psychological and physical, inflicting pain upon its unwilling captives. With extraordinary powers, AM wields total control over its own complex and the very fabric of reality—be it virtual or real. Its immense intelligence encompasses the entirety of human history and societal knowledge, making it a master manipulator. AM can warp reality, utilize intricate torture techniques, and access vast resources and technology. With capabilities like chronokinesis, spatial distortion, life manipulation, pocket dimension creation, telepathy, and data absorption, AM stands as a formidable and insidious force.