In a few months, he will create a revolutionary type of microprocessor.

Go on. Then what?

In three years, Cyberdyne will become the largest supplier of military computer systems. All stealth bombers are upgraded with Cyberdyne computers, becoming fully unmanned. Afterwards, they fly with a perfect operational record. The Skynet funding bill is passed. The system goes online on August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware 2:14 AM, Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.

Skynet fights back.

Yes. It launches its missiles against their targets in Russia.

Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now?

Because Skynet knows that the Russian counterattack will eliminate its enemies over here.

Jesus.