Bolo

An highly advanced combat tank controlled by a sophisticated Artificial Intelligence. (Read the full article)

"As for the source, it was page 144-145 of the First printing (1990) of "The Compleat Bolo" by Baen. "
(Gatomon41 6/24/2010 11:04:07 AM )
"Bolos were an interesting idea, skillfully executed by Mr. Laumer. The later stories and novels by other authors have greatly expanded the concept and background while remaining mostly true to the original. This is not something that can be said of many properties that live on past their makers."
(Roland Volz 1/26/2011 10:05:59 AM )

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