[ What IGNIS doesn't seem to get is that the AI's decisions don't seem unethical to Noctis. They go against Weyland-Yutani's interests and orders, sure, but it all goes back to how he doesn't view IGNIS as just some program running the ship. He thinks of IGNIS as a friend, as someone who cares about him, and someone he cares about in return, as odd as that may be. He wouldn't want to see IGNIS's memory banks wiped, just like it seems perfectly natural that IGNIS doesn't want to see him messily killed. IGNIS is choosing Noct's life over his orders from Weyland-Yutani, and that's not surprising. He trusts IGNIS, doesn't even think to question the AI. If this is what IGNIS thinks needs to be done, then he'll do it, and without a second thought.

Just like he trusts IGNIS to take care of him — his corpse — and whatever else needs to be done if this all goes south.

Noctis stares at the console for a moment, then shakes his head, mouth curving in a wry, grim smile. ]

Nah. Just tell 'em... Tell them that unless they can get in contact with me, assume the ship isn't safe. Make sure it's a warning, not an SOS. I don't want anyone coming after me and getting killed for it.

[ IGNIS, for all that he's artificial, has always been better with words than Noct has. If these are his last words, they're better off in IGNIS's hands. ]