- What happened to the original KITT?
- Where has Michael Knight been that forced him to leave his family completely, and what does he do now?
I have seen some posts asking, "Is KITT (the original) dead?" I have to admit, that I was saddened by the implication that he has been disassembled and that he parts lay scattered around Graiman's garage. Also, it seems pretty sad that Michael would abandon his family. However, with some optimism I have assembled the following theory that seems to fit the facts.
FACT - The new show acknowledges KITT (original) as one of the most advanced forms of AI ever created.
FACT - You would have to have a pretty darn good reason to take KITT apart. (Even last year's model would be pretty darn useful in almost infinite capacities.)
FACT - Graiman developed Prometheus - a highly sophisticated network that interfaces with systems across the planet.
FACT - Graiman explains that Michael Knight left his family "not for a lack of caring" but for "obligations he couldn't abandon." It is implied that Graiman knows what those responsibilities are.
So where does that leave us?
Graiman gutted the original KITT in order to utilize KITT in a different capacity. He took the computer, it's knowledge, its personality, its experience, everything except the shell around it (the car), and built a system called Prometheus. Remember that KITT was more than just a computer. He learned, he grew, he evolved through his relationship with people and his missions with Michael. Thus KITT was more agile, more powerful, and more innovative than any other AI system Graiman could have deployed for Promethius. My guess is that Promethius was deployed at a time when the world was hanging by a thread (unknown to the world at large) due to some creative crisis or another, and the deployment of the system stabilized the situation and protected the world at a global level. My guess is that it is all KITT - that he is in fact Promethius. Michael Knight was instrumental in averting the aforementioned crisis by working closely with his old pal (in his new form) and saving the day. That partnership continues - and the role they play is extremely significant. Michael has stayed away from his family because his relationship with KITT/Promethius is vital to global defense - and also to protect them from those who would exploit them in order to gain an advantage over Michael.
So - that is my theory. Have at it!!
Have a Good Knight All!
