"The Coordination Computer," Finesse argued. "just happens to be the only instrument capable of organizing the incredible variety of physical and mental mutations that space travel has brought to the human species. There are millions of people settling thousands of worlds scattered through billions of stars. If it were not for the computer's ability to match specific mutants to specific habitats. and direct them there, there would be no human colonization of the galaxy at all."

"Regardless." answered Knot, "it makes the Coordination Computer the de facto ruler of mankind. I distrust and fear that power. and do not want to be associated with it. I value my freedom, and I am loyal to my own kind. You are a normal, representing the galactic government I detest."
"CC knows everything about everyone it is interested in. And now CC is ready to recruit you. You are the one selected."