Joy
OOC Writer Account
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent:
- For my characters (and other affiliates) to host conversation without fear of being recorded or heard by others.
- Image Source:
- [ Link ]
- Canon Link:
N/A - Permissions:
- I have permission to use N&Z Umbrella Corporation as I am listed in their catalog under their permissions list.
- Primary Source:
- "The Cone of Silence" - #2085-315145-156-1991251435 (2024 version)
- Manufacturer:
- N&Z Umbrella Corporation
- Invented by
Her
- Affiliation:
- N&Z Umbrella Corporation
- Kenari Resource Compact
- Vūm
- N&Z Tarsai Vigil
- The High Republic
- Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
- The Final Dawn
- The Iron Covenant
- Market Status:
Closed-Market - Model:
N/A - Modularity:
No - Production:
- Semi-Unique
- Material:
Cerillium - Goorlish light source
- Light sculpture
- It can form a barrier around an entire group of people that is designed to create a static that distorts and obfuscates all conversation or sound taking place within.
- It is designed to prevent recording devices, or software from being able to pick up any conversation, or sound taking place within the barrier.
- No Sound: This technology has been designed and manufactured in such a way that anyone inside the barrier are supposed to not hear by anyone, or anything inside or outside of it. For the purposes of hosting conversations that wish to be kept private, or off the record, there is a clear advantage here. The same is true for any other types of sound that may take place inside the barrier i.e explosions, gunfire etc. There is meant to be no sound which will permeate or get through the barrier if the technology is active. It is supposed to be a complete, clear, indomitable wall of sheer and utter silence. Not to be interpreted or argued any differently other than that.
- No Recording: This technology has been designed and manufactured so that anyone or anything attempting to record conversations, or sound (which take place within the barrier) are supposed to not be able to do so. If someone were to try and take a recording of a conversation, or any sounds made in this barrier, then their technology should playback complete and utter silence to them or anyone else trying to listen too it. Not static. No distorted voices or sounds. Complete silence. As if they hadn't tried to record anything in the first place.
- No Transmissions: This technology has been designed so that any technology trying to transmit to someone inside the barrier are supposed to fail in creating a connection or talking to someone outside of the barrier when it has been activated. This includes audio transmissions, holographic transmissions or any other form of technology that 'transmits' a frequency. No frequencies are supposed to get through the barrier. Useful for anyone trying to activate a bomb, or device if found located within these rays of eerie, white light. This is not applicable to transmissions being played within the barrier itself.
For example, if someone were to bring a holographic recording into the barrier and begun to play it then everyone inside the Cone will be able to hear what it is saying. However, anyone outside will not.
- Sight: Just because nobody can hear you scream doesn't mean somebody can't see it happening. Anyone inside this barrier can still be clearly seen by others outside of it. A cunning individual might even have ideas or desires to record the mouths of the occupiers inside these rays of white light to transcribe their conversation later on.
- No Sound: Advantages can be turned on their head. If you were to try to call for help, and were inside this barrier, then nobody is supposed to hear what is exclaimed on the outside. Ironic.
- It Can Be Turned Off: Just as easily as it can be activated another individual can deactivate the technology. It is voice activated, so a cunning individual might replicate the voice of the owner in order to deactivate the technology, or a Force-user may use a technique to turn it off, or a well placed shot or explosion would result in it's deactivation as well. Either way, regardless of how someone does it, the technology can be deactivated, and when it does, instant sound returns.
- There Is Nothing There: The barrier is supposed to stop frequencies that are incoming or outgoing. That doesn't mean it stops anything physical. If someone wanted to cross the barrier to hear what was going on the other side, then they certainly can do it, and conversely the occupants inside the barrier could be attacked by someone outside of it, which would be ironic because they wouldn't hear them coming.
Inside dark rooms aboard ships, buildings or vehicles a projector hangs from the ceiling. A user can activate this technology via a voice command, or prompt coded to their voice. This can be replicated through a remote control, or a well trained Force-user can reach out with the Force to activate or deactivate the technology as well. Regardless of how it is accomplished, when brought online, the technology forms an indomitable, eerie ray of light where the rays are supposed to produce no noise. These rays of light are reminiscent to light sculptures but the key difference is that, instead of obfuscating a Force-sensitives powers, this light erects a barrier so powerful that to any not caught within it's rays would be akin to hearing nothing at all. That is to say, to any outsider of the barrier, in theory a complete silence permeates to anyone, or anything outside of the light. It is supposed to be a indomitable, translucent, eerie, formidable stretch of complete and utter silence.
Cerillium (a material mainly used in the manufacture of droids) forms the composite used to host the technology from which a projector overhead produces the light. Much like a Goorlish light source it's inventor sought to create an eerie, dark setting from an artistic point of view while the technology is active. Following the ideologies and the pathology of the Dark side of the Force,
Her
liked the idea of light (a substance commonly used to represent the opposite of her beliefs) to create a unique experience for herself (and other users of the technology) to create an indomitable wall of silence around them, where no sound permeates the light which shines around them. This resonates with the ideology and pathology of the dark side quite well which she finds ironic.As
Her
pursued work in the Outer Rim Territories and Mid-systems, espionage became a useful tool to the enigmatic Sith Lord. However, she sought to remedy anyone, or anything listening in to her conversations, business or dealings through the creation of this technology. Conversely, the technology is applicable to their associates found in a number of hosts and venues where Her, or other users operate, and who may desire the means to converse, or obfuscate their actions without being heard by unwanted listeners. Although designed in mind for small, or large gatherings, the technology is malleable for personal use. For example, a user could activate the technology on their person in a public venue, if the desire ever arises. Whatever the situation, and the number of possibilities this technology could be utilized in, one thing is for certain: nobody is going to hear you scream.The Cerillium composites designed to host the technology are capable of forming small, hand held projectors that can achieve the same silence as it's much larger versions. If a handheld version of the technology were in use it's subsequent rays of light would not be as strong and therefore would not achieve the same effect of silencing an entire group, or crowd of people. However, for an individual, or couple, the same eerie silence would befall them if activated and the sounds happening in their vicinity would be obfuscated until the technology was deactivated, or destroyed.
For transparency, and to clear up any confusion, the technology would still work even if it were activated in a well lit room, or in broad day, or any form of venue which produces natural or artificial light. Yes, the artistic value of the rays and it's eeriness would certainly be lost in this scenario, but the same indomitable silence would still be present if the technology were active.
This submission is a tribute to the same piece of technology from the Dune Universe and subsequently shares the same name.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
For my characters (and other affiliates) to host conversation without fear of being recorded or heard by others.
Technical Information
Affiliation:
N&Z Umbrella Corporation, Kenari Resource Compact, Vūm, N&Z Tarsai Vigil, The High Republic, Mahporeem Imperial Remnant, The Final Dawn, The Iron Covenant
Modular:
No
Material:
Cerillium, Goorlish light source, Light sculpture
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