The Unseen Navigator

In a world where self-sailing ships are the norm, write about the person or team who programs the ship’s course.

Although the ship needs no crew to sail, someone must still set its destination and parameters. This prompt lets you delve into the character(s) behind the scenes. What factors influence their decisions on where the ship should go? How do they feel about their role – do they see it as power, responsibility, an adventurous experiment, or something else?