SKP was a fully automated escape pod aboard the Vonnegut.
Lora Robinson, Toaster, Peter and Karl escaped from the Vonnegut when the Ancient Arnold lost control of the ship's weapons. When SKP had transported her passangers to safety the pod's self-destruct was activated. Despite believing that she had served her purpose, SKP was saved by Peter who removed her memory tape shortly before the explosion. (PROSE: The Heart of Mars)