Ultimatum
Duranium Lord
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Intent: To create the first stage of organic-artificial hybridization according to Ultimatum’s plans
Development Thread: Can make as needed
Manufacturer: LOOM
Model: AO Model
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Can be made for different species and specific jobs as required, only by original manufacturer
Production: Mass
Material: Vonium, Alum, various components
Strengths:
Allows seamless computer-organic communication and vice-versa
Five Kilometer range on-planet for drones or droids controlled via this system
Weaknesses:
Neural feedback may occur if the connection between drone, or droid, and organic is unexpectedly broken
Strenuous physical activity may cause damage to the device, possibly causing damage to the organic using it.
Requires Satellite/Ship/HoloNet coverage
Description:
The first stage in Ultimatum’s experiments into organic to artificial hybridization, Project Zero codenamed Hybrid is an attempt to simply create a more efficient means by which to communicate with artificials and to command droids and drones.
Initial tests were to splice a universal droid communicator into the organic’s brain, connecting it so as to allow immediate and perfect communication with a connected droid. However the implementation of that form of implant was very risky and had a high potential for damage to the brain. Thus Ultimatum swiftly abandoned that form of device. Over time he decided that the complexity of the device mean that it could not safely be implanted into an organic’s brain, at this time. He focused the effort on firstly minimalizing the amount of unnecessary parts for the device.
The next tests were of a basic version of what it used now. The device was a spinal implant that included a three-dimensional communications device, a microcomputer, and a rudimentary bio-power converter. The device was an implant that followed the spinal cord and used specially made wires to directly connect to the brain. The implant would take electrical signals from the brain and transform them into electrical signals within wire and this would be taken to the computer where it would be translated from an organic command to what it would be for an artificial’s mind. The translated message or command is then sent to the transmitter which would then communicate the message to the droid’s exact location in three dimensional space. It uses a direct tightbeam transmission, almost completely negating the danger of the communications found. However this also means that if a strong enough form of disturbance interferes the signal then it is unlikely that any communication will go either way. Also the system requires the use of satellite coverage, or some variation such as ships or direct HoloNet access, in order for the the direct beam to be targeted correctly. Further the information could only realistically be transmitted five kilometers from the device along most planetary curvature and within the limits of the power capabilities. In the case that the communication must be sent beyond this boundary then it will automatically change to transmissions sent across the satellite, starship, or HoloNet, system. This will delay the information, thus what would be near instantaneous when a direct connection is formed, becomes delayed by two or three seconds. Under most labor circumstances that is acceptable, however on the field of battle that is almost a guarantee for failure.
The device was made hardy through the use of external metal covering. Specifically Alum was used to reinforce the necessarily flexible implant. The device would then have a helmet and visor built to fit on the organic’s head. The computer would take visual information incoming from the droid(s) and display it on the visor. An organic would then be able to send messages out based on what they see. However this would only be when the organic requires it, given that most organic beings require their eyes to see their own surroundings. The visuals are activated when the organic enters a rest mode. This requires that the organic lie or sit down while their brain is focused on controlling the droids or drones more directly. The whole devise draws power from the converted energy of the human body. The drain is mostly within acceptable limits, however if a person exerts themselves the device will be unable to draw enough power and will go into sleep mode, severing all connections with those commanded by it.
Should the organic wearing this device attempt acts that extend beyond the strength and flexibility of the implant, damage will occur and it will more than likely cause harm to the organic’s spine in the process. To worsen matters, the electrical conversion device is very fragile, if the item it damaged through the above means it has the potential to send an overload of electricity back through the organic, frying their nervous system. Fortunately, another serious threat to the organic’s livelihood, the danger of ionic weaponry and electronic warfare, was largely circumvented through the use of a system that gathers the excess ions and seals them in a capacitor for later distribution into the nervous system. This has the effect of momentarily speeding up reaction times and reflexes. However the amount of energy necessary to achieve a noticeable difference is such that it would probably destroy the fragile system. There is also the danger of the connection being cut, say if the droid is destroyed without warning or if a strong enough form of interference occurs, solar storms and similar anomalies could accomplish this. If the connection is cut prematurely, messages being sent to the droid will instead be returned to the brain. This was called neural feedback by Ultimatum, as the effect of this occurrence is that the organic will experience a severe migraine for up to four hours. The pain during testing was debilitating, enough that those experiencing it were unable to react to most stimuli. Obviously these devices are not to be used on the battlefield without preparation and pain medication on hand.
Primary Source: N/A
Intent: To create the first stage of organic-artificial hybridization according to Ultimatum’s plans
Development Thread: Can make as needed
Manufacturer: LOOM
Model: AO Model
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Can be made for different species and specific jobs as required, only by original manufacturer
Production: Mass
Material: Vonium, Alum, various components
Strengths:
Allows seamless computer-organic communication and vice-versa
Five Kilometer range on-planet for drones or droids controlled via this system
Weaknesses:
Neural feedback may occur if the connection between drone, or droid, and organic is unexpectedly broken
Strenuous physical activity may cause damage to the device, possibly causing damage to the organic using it.
Requires Satellite/Ship/HoloNet coverage
Description:
The first stage in Ultimatum’s experiments into organic to artificial hybridization, Project Zero codenamed Hybrid is an attempt to simply create a more efficient means by which to communicate with artificials and to command droids and drones.
Initial tests were to splice a universal droid communicator into the organic’s brain, connecting it so as to allow immediate and perfect communication with a connected droid. However the implementation of that form of implant was very risky and had a high potential for damage to the brain. Thus Ultimatum swiftly abandoned that form of device. Over time he decided that the complexity of the device mean that it could not safely be implanted into an organic’s brain, at this time. He focused the effort on firstly minimalizing the amount of unnecessary parts for the device.
The next tests were of a basic version of what it used now. The device was a spinal implant that included a three-dimensional communications device, a microcomputer, and a rudimentary bio-power converter. The device was an implant that followed the spinal cord and used specially made wires to directly connect to the brain. The implant would take electrical signals from the brain and transform them into electrical signals within wire and this would be taken to the computer where it would be translated from an organic command to what it would be for an artificial’s mind. The translated message or command is then sent to the transmitter which would then communicate the message to the droid’s exact location in three dimensional space. It uses a direct tightbeam transmission, almost completely negating the danger of the communications found. However this also means that if a strong enough form of disturbance interferes the signal then it is unlikely that any communication will go either way. Also the system requires the use of satellite coverage, or some variation such as ships or direct HoloNet access, in order for the the direct beam to be targeted correctly. Further the information could only realistically be transmitted five kilometers from the device along most planetary curvature and within the limits of the power capabilities. In the case that the communication must be sent beyond this boundary then it will automatically change to transmissions sent across the satellite, starship, or HoloNet, system. This will delay the information, thus what would be near instantaneous when a direct connection is formed, becomes delayed by two or three seconds. Under most labor circumstances that is acceptable, however on the field of battle that is almost a guarantee for failure.
The device was made hardy through the use of external metal covering. Specifically Alum was used to reinforce the necessarily flexible implant. The device would then have a helmet and visor built to fit on the organic’s head. The computer would take visual information incoming from the droid(s) and display it on the visor. An organic would then be able to send messages out based on what they see. However this would only be when the organic requires it, given that most organic beings require their eyes to see their own surroundings. The visuals are activated when the organic enters a rest mode. This requires that the organic lie or sit down while their brain is focused on controlling the droids or drones more directly. The whole devise draws power from the converted energy of the human body. The drain is mostly within acceptable limits, however if a person exerts themselves the device will be unable to draw enough power and will go into sleep mode, severing all connections with those commanded by it.
Should the organic wearing this device attempt acts that extend beyond the strength and flexibility of the implant, damage will occur and it will more than likely cause harm to the organic’s spine in the process. To worsen matters, the electrical conversion device is very fragile, if the item it damaged through the above means it has the potential to send an overload of electricity back through the organic, frying their nervous system. Fortunately, another serious threat to the organic’s livelihood, the danger of ionic weaponry and electronic warfare, was largely circumvented through the use of a system that gathers the excess ions and seals them in a capacitor for later distribution into the nervous system. This has the effect of momentarily speeding up reaction times and reflexes. However the amount of energy necessary to achieve a noticeable difference is such that it would probably destroy the fragile system. There is also the danger of the connection being cut, say if the droid is destroyed without warning or if a strong enough form of interference occurs, solar storms and similar anomalies could accomplish this. If the connection is cut prematurely, messages being sent to the droid will instead be returned to the brain. This was called neural feedback by Ultimatum, as the effect of this occurrence is that the organic will experience a severe migraine for up to four hours. The pain during testing was debilitating, enough that those experiencing it were unable to react to most stimuli. Obviously these devices are not to be used on the battlefield without preparation and pain medication on hand.
Primary Source: N/A
