Approved Tech AISI D-08 “Darwin” Encryption Computer

[FN-999 (restored)]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a signal encryption computer for command ships and vehicles.
• Image Source: ArtStation - Sci-fi Computer Station by Thiago Araujo
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: ArtStation - Sci-fi Computer Station by Thiago Araujo

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Alge Imperial Shipyards Incorporated
• Affiliation: Alge Imperial Shipyards Incorporated
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: D-08 “Darwin” Encryption Computer
• Modularity: None
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  • Core: Durasteel outer shell, microchip and GPU processor components, copper wires
  • Exterior Wiring: Copper wires with rubber sheaths
  • Emergency Button: Durasteel

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Encryption Software: When plugged into a ship’s communications hardware, the D-08 encryption computer automatically uploads encryption software into the vessel. Once the software is uploaded, operators can choose between a number of common secure encryption methods or upload a custom encryption by inserting a chip into side of the D-08 computer. After an encryption method is selected, it is automatically applied to all comms signals originating from the vessel or vehicle.
• Emergency Button: In the situation of a broken cipher with no remaining backups or an energy overload, a circular emergency button on the side of the D-08 can be pressed twice in quick succession to deactivate the computer, requiring a full reboot to restore functions.

STRENGTHS

• Secret-Keeper: The D-08 encryption computer is equipped with encryption capabilities that render a ship’s comms unintelligible to anyone without advanced coding knowledge or an equally powerful decryption machine.
• Plan B: If an officer suspects that a D-08 encryption computer’s code has been decrypted, it is possible to change to a different encryption code by swapping to another preset on the computer interface or manually downloading a different encryption.

WEAKNESSES

• Energy Hog: The D-08 encryption computer requires a dedicated power cell and coolant to utilize, preventing its use on small vehicles and the majority of starfighters.
• EMP Vulnerable: All of the electronic components that make up the D-08 encryption computer are protected by at most a very thin layer of rubber, rendering them defenseless against military-grade EMP or ion weapons.

DESCRIPTION

The AISI D-08 is a military grade encryption computer designed for command vessels and their fleets.
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While resembling a standard computer in appearance, the D-08 is specialized to send and receive encrypted signals in situations where messages must be delivered with utmost security. Its default encryption presets are cryptographic hash functions, RSA cryptosystem, or a digital signature algorithm. However, custom encryptions can be downloaded onto the D-08 by inserting a datapad or chip containing the encryption into a socket on the side of the computer portion of the D-08.

Due to the confidential nature of certain encryption codes as well as its near-ubiquitous use in AISI command ships, the sale of the D-08 is tightly restricted.

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[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

FN-999 (restored)

Looks good. Approved.