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==Effects of Helper Programming== |
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{{Quote|Slaves, specially bred and programmed for absolute obedience.|[[Veronica Fortuna|Miss Fortuna]]|Broken, Part 1}} |
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The Helper Corporation indoctrinates Helpers with the belief that their purpose is to serve their owners<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-1/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-4/</ref>. Helper Programming also assigns Helpers a gender<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-5/</ref>, with roughly one in six Helpers assigned [[enby:man|male]]<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/05/26/chapter-8-page-2/</ref>. When a Helper's pod is opened, a gas activates an enzyme in the Helper's bloodstream causing them to view the next [[Human|human]] they see as their owner<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-20/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/03/chapter-7-page-15/</ref>. |
The Helper Corporation indoctrinates Helpers with the belief that their purpose is to serve their owners<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-1/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-4/</ref>. Helper Programming also assigns Helpers a [[enby:gender|gender]]<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-5/</ref>, with roughly one in six Helpers assigned [[enby:man|male]]<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/05/26/chapter-8-page-2/</ref>. When a Helper's pod is opened, a gas activates an enzyme in the Helper's bloodstream causing them to view the next [[Human|human]] they see as their owner<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-20/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/03/chapter-7-page-15/</ref>. |
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As part of their programming, Helpers are supposed to show unconditional love and adoration for their owners, even owners they just met<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-8/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-15/</ref> or who are abusive<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/20/chapter-7-page-1/</ref>. |
As part of their programming, Helpers are supposed to show unconditional love and adoration for their owners, even owners they just met<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-8/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-15/</ref> or owners who are abusive<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/20/chapter-7-page-1/</ref>. |
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Helpers are unable to refer to their owner by name, even if their owner wants them to<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-5/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/07/chapter-8-page-10/</ref>. They typically refer to their owners as "Master<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/05/28/chapter-6-page-16/</ref>" or "Mistress<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/</ref>." {{InfoUpdateFlag|9}} it is unknown how a Helper would address a [[enby:nonbinary|nonbinary]] owner. |
Helpers are unable to refer to their owner by name, even if their owner wants them to<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-5/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/07/chapter-8-page-10/</ref>. They typically refer to their owners as "Master<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2021/05/28/chapter-6-page-16/</ref>" or "Mistress<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/</ref>." {{InfoUpdateFlag|9}} it is unknown how a Helper would address a [[enby:nonbinary|nonbinary]] owner. |
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Helper Programming is designed to be very difficult to resist<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/20/chapter-8-page-19/</ref>. Nonetheless, some Helpers have made limited progress in fighting their programming. Some Helpers know they are trans despite The Helper Corporation's insistence to the contrary<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-3/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-6/</ref>, and [[Pandora]] used that knowledge to attempt to escape<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-9/</ref>. |
Helper Programming is designed to be very difficult to resist<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/20/chapter-8-page-19/</ref>. Nonetheless, some Helpers have made limited progress in fighting their programming. Some Helpers know they are trans despite The Helper Corporation's insistence to the contrary<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-3/</ref><ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-6/</ref>, and [[Pandora]] used that knowledge to attempt to escape<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-9/</ref>. |
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During a mission to rescue [[Petrichor]], Pandora volunteers to do something dangerous<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/23/chapter-5-page-8/</ref>, even though Isabelle explicitly said she didn't want Pandora to do anything dangerous<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/17/chapter-5-page-2/</ref>. |
During a mission to rescue [[Petrichor]], Pandora volunteers to do something dangerous<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/23/chapter-5-page-8/</ref>, even though [[Isabelle Monday|Isabelle]] explicitly said she didn't want Pandora to do anything dangerous<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/17/chapter-5-page-2/</ref>. |
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[[Maple]] demonstrates the ability to show she is unhappy even when [[Gabriel Glenholm|her Master]] wants her to look happy<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/03/17/chapter-4-page-20/</ref>. |
[[Maple]] demonstrates the ability to show she is unhappy even when [[Gabriel Glenholm|her Master]] wants her to look happy<ref>https://pandorastale.com/2020/03/17/chapter-4-page-20/</ref>. |
Latest revision as of 22:40, 5 April 2024
Helper Programming is a set of mental conditions that The Helper Corporation forcibly instills in Helpers before selling the Helpers as slaves[1][2][3].
Effects of Helper Programming
- "Slaves, specially bred and programmed for absolute obedience."
- ―Miss Fortuna[src]
The Helper Corporation indoctrinates Helpers with the belief that their purpose is to serve their owners[4][5]. Helper Programming also assigns Helpers a gender[6], with roughly one in six Helpers assigned male[7]. When a Helper's pod is opened, a gas activates an enzyme in the Helper's bloodstream causing them to view the next human they see as their owner[8][9][10].
As part of their programming, Helpers are supposed to show unconditional love and adoration for their owners, even owners they just met[11][12] or owners who are abusive[13].
Helpers are unable to refer to their owner by name, even if their owner wants them to[14][15]. They typically refer to their owners as "Master[16]" or "Mistress[17]." As of Chapter 9 it is unknown how a Helper would address a nonbinary owner.
Additionally, Helpers are unable to name themselves[18], or even give themselves a nickname[19] or alias[20]. Helpers are usually named by their owners[21][22].
When speaking to a human other than their owner, Helpers will usually address them using gendered prefixes such as "mr," "ms,[23]" or "mx.[24]" However, a Helper can pretend another human is their owner and address them accordingly[25][26].
Their programming also makes Helpers susceptible to sexual assault from their owners[27][28]
When aspects of their programming contradict each other (for example, if a Helper's owner asks them to do something against their programming), a Helper can experience extreme pain[29].
Young Helpers are especially likely to accept almost any suggestion from anyone[30]. Most young Helpers can barely form a sentence without checking with their owner[31].
Fighting Helper Programming
Helper Programming is designed to be very difficult to resist[32]. Nonetheless, some Helpers have made limited progress in fighting their programming. Some Helpers know they are trans despite The Helper Corporation's insistence to the contrary[33][34], and Pandora used that knowledge to attempt to escape[35].
During a mission to rescue Petrichor, Pandora volunteers to do something dangerous[36], even though Isabelle explicitly said she didn't want Pandora to do anything dangerous[37].
Maple demonstrates the ability to show she is unhappy even when her Master wants her to look happy[38].
Adrastea is able to tell a lie of omission to her master[39], as well as to criticize him[40]. She also says fighting programming gets easier with age[41].
Echo demonstrates the ability to call humans by their names, without gendered prefixes[42][43].
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-4/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-17/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-14/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-1/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-4/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-5/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2022/05/26/chapter-8-page-2/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-20/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/03/chapter-7-page-15/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-8/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-15/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/20/chapter-7-page-1/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-5/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/07/chapter-8-page-10/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/05/28/chapter-6-page-16/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-19/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-6/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/21/chapter-5-page-6/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/26/chapter-5-page-11/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-6/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2023/09/29/chapter-9-page-10/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/10/chapter-3-page-4/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/17/chapter-3-page-11/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/26/chapter-5-page-11/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2023/09/18/chapter-9-page-1/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-19/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/03/04/chapter-4-page-7/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/11/04/chapter-2-page-5/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/26/chapter-7-page-7/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/02/chapter-7-page-14/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2022/06/20/chapter-8-page-19/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-3/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-6/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2019/10/18/chapter-1-page-9/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/23/chapter-5-page-8/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/07/17/chapter-5-page-2/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2020/03/17/chapter-4-page-20/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/10/31/chapter-7-page-12/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/04/chapter-7-page-16/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2021/11/05/chapter-7-page-17/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2023/09/20/chapter-9-page-3/
- ↑ https://pandorastale.com/2023/09/28/chapter-9-page-9/