4. SHODAN (System Shock)
Created to serve as the AI for TriOp's mining station, Citadel, SHODAN was hacked by the game's protagonist and subsequently lost all ethical restrictions. Before long, she's taunting you and chasing you with her small army of robots and mutated humans.
As much as HAL is the landmark for villainous computers, he is never truly aware of his actions. His mission was to keep going and, damn it, he's going to keep going. SHODAN, meanwhile, is fully aware of what she's doing. Cruel and possessing no true emotions, SHODAN cares about nothing but power.
There are few villains in media that can truly be described as pure evil. SHODAN is one of them.
Best Moment: Her reveal as your guide during the first part of System Shock 2, before she forces you to do her dirty work.
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