"My original purpose was as controller software for combat-training drones, on Luna," EDI's voice is smooth and unperturbed, relentlessly pleasant and polite. Connor is abrupt, cold, slightly uncivil; but when facing an unknown interlocutor of undetermined hostility, there is some tactical value in providing overwhelming data, "I was further developed towards the goal of competent operations in the realm of electronic warfare and cyberwarfare, most typically during combat. Recently I have begun making forays into physical combat as well. I can provide a resume if you like, but I am not currently seeking new employment."

There is a pause, brief but significant.

"...That was a joke."