Unwilling Assassin
Scorpion Flash Fiction #2
“Conversion” refers to the complex surgical procedure by which a human being is transformed into a Tracker. The surgery is exceptionally risky — the melding of flesh and alien technology is fraught with complications.
The physiological changes are extensive and cannot be reversed. Statistically, this rarely results in a botched conversion.
Few doctors are qualified (or willing) to attempt the surgery. Fewer still are willing to go “on the record” when questioned by the Infomedia. Rumors of failed Tracker surgeries continue to cast a shadow over the Enclave’s elite medical facility. The ruling Council, citing Enclave Security, routinely labels these reports “unsubstantiated,” “classified,” and subject to vigorous Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Which leads to the proverbial “elephant in the room” question:
…When a Tracker conversion fails, what becomes of the patient?
