Logistical Optimizer and Rapid-Knowledge-based System
| Logistical Optimizer and Rapid Knowledge-based System (LORKS) | |
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| Released | 1720 AN |
| Latest release version | Version 1.6 |
| Latest release date | XV.1720 AN |
| Operating system | Multiple |
| Genre | Military logistics |
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Logistical Optimizer and Rapid Knowledge-based System (LORKS) is an artificial intelligence (AI) program created by the National Research and Development Corporation, in partnership with Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, Javelin Industries, and the University of Lausanne. It is designed to be used by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie for optimizing and scheduling the transportation of personnel and supplies and solving various logistical problems. It employs intelligent agents to support decision-making systems located within Nouvelle Alexandrie's military and is a component designed to work with the Nouvelle Alexandrian Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities Visualization System. LORKS merges a suite of intelligent data processing agents and database management systems, allowing military planners to quickly evaluate plans for logistical feasibility.
By automating the evaluation process, LORKS reduces the time and cost required to implement decisions. Launched in XV.1720 AN, LORKS is expected to result in numerous logistical improvements, leading to substantial cost savings for the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Development and Introduction
The National Research and Development Corporation (NIRDAC) funded the joint venture between Javelin Industries, Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, and University of Lausanne to examine the feasibility of various intelligent planning systems. A demonstration named the "Proud Gryphon Exercise" in 1718 AN through early 1719 AN showcased several weaknesses and bottlenecks within the military support systems. In 11.XIV.1719 AN, a prototype of LORKS was presented to the military by Javelin Industries, Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, and University of Lausanne, alongside the National Research and Development Corporation. A swift development cycle resulted in a new prototype being introduced in 6.III.1720 AN. The rapid development cycle was further advanced by the ongoing mult-theatre war against the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, which provided ample opportunities to test and refine the program, seeing some limited testing and use in several key operations such as Operation Purple Splendor, Operation Sable Shield, and Operation Lefthand Punch.
LORKS was officially introduced and launched in XV.1720 AN.
Efforts to develop a workaround for the distinctive information technology infrastructure of Benacia Command, which is fundamentally embedded in the Benacian Data Network, are ongoing. As of 1731 AN an interface built around the Clover AI System, being tested by commissariat elements of the Special Task Force of the Confluence, appeared to offer the main prospect for successful integration.
Impact
Following its introduction, LORKS has begun solving several logistical problems, saving the military substantial amount of effort and money. Military planners have already recognized the immense challenges in relocating military assets from bases in Nouvelle Alexandrie to strategic bases or to allies overseas, as highlighted by the ongoing Wars of the Dispossessed. LORKS promptly has begun proving its worth by refining existing plans of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Observers have noted being surprised by LORKS's capacity to adapt plans quickly in a crisis environment.
The success of LORKS led to the development of other military planning agents for the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. These are also part of the joint venture between the National Research and Development Corporation, in partnership with Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity, Javelin Industries, and the University of Lausanne:
- RDSA - Resource Description and Strategic Allocation system;
- KOSPI - Knowledge-Based Operational Planning and Scheduling Initiative, seen as a possible successor of LORKS that expands on its current capabilities and is prepared for export and wider use in the Raspur Pact.
