def make_initial(pred_type, rcomp, Uts):
    """ Create initial condition for the type of prediction. Either create a reservoir node
        initial condition or use a state space initial condition.
    """
    if pred_type == "continue":
        # Continue evolution of reservoir nodes from current node state
        return {"r0": rcomp.r0}
    else:
        # Use the state space initial condition. (Reservoir will map it to a reservoir node condition)
        return {"u0": Uts[0]}