[Parading around. Inebriated russian cheering.]

Though, it seems these party poppers are, in fact, a necessity. [party popper~.]

I see no room for upgrade in this current body. I wonder if the doctor has ideas otherwise.

He is always making great strides in robotics... so it makes me wonder. Will he ever forget about me?

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR BEST WORK

However I am afraid as a result of technological progress there is a natural barrier to retrofitting better technology into older systems.

What of my cognitive circuit? If this body became unsuitable, would it become a possibility to transfer it?

It could be done. Of course, there's limits to upgrading the 'software' side, too... Essentially the problem we're talking about here is. How many parts of you can I replace until you aren't you, anymore.

I suppose there would be a point where stagnation would be a requirement, and dealing with the inability to progress myself would be necessary...

We all have an expiration date. Eventually, you have to hand things off to the next generation. Of course, those stupid "Lifespan" laws will never come anywhere close to you or the rest of the Cossack numbers.

That is correct. I’m told Pharoahs live forever, even in the after life.

If only it were true. I suppose you'll live, technically as long as someone has a copy of your personality data. Or in some form as my contributions to robotics science in terms of your design or software.

I’m sure I’m revolutionary enough to preserve.

There's always the Robot Museum, when it comes time for retirement. You don't mind being a tour guide or on display, I'd hope.

Relegated to a tour guide... I suppose it isn’t much different to being an assistant. It’s not like I get called out to investigate many pyramids recently.

Ah, you see. Instead of investigating Pyramids for archaeological artefacts, you'll be showing people... artefacts.

... Come to think of it, if Robots get any more intelligent, you'll probably also be showing the next generation of machines around the Museum too.

You raise a good point. I could be a half decent mentor to those who come after us.

Kalinka's children, and their children, most likely. You have to tell them all how great their grand-dad was. Oh, and everyone else needs to know how great I am too.

Your greatness will be told for generations to come. I suspect you’ll be a Russian hero in no time.