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| ====== Cybernetics ====== | ====== Cybernetics ====== | ||
| - | Created Thursday 25 July 2013 | + | |
| ===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
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| === The History and Evolution of Cybernetics === | === The History and Evolution of Cybernetics === | ||
| - | Thanks to the [[Timeline|Cyko Riots of 2314-15]], most sentient beings in the [[Stellar Ring]] view anything more than cosmetic implants with distaste. [[NIJack system (Cyberware)|NIJack]] systems and [[Vehicle Control Jack|vehicle links]], [[Replacements|basic replacements]] and medically necessary implants are acceptable. Anything more—especially anything with military applications—inspires apprehension and distrust. | + | Thanks to the [[Timeline|Cyko Riots of 2314-15]], most sentient beings in the [[Stellar Ring]] view anything more than cosmetic implants with distaste. [[NIJack system (Cyberware)|NIJack]] systems and [[Vehicle Control Jack cyberware|vehicle links]], [[Replacements|basic replacements]] and medically necessary implants are acceptable. Anything more—especially anything with military applications—inspires apprehension and distrust. |
| As with all forms of technology, advancements in cybernetics can be tracked by [[Progress Level]]. | As with all forms of technology, advancements in cybernetics can be tracked by [[Progress Level]]. | ||
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| **Progress Level 5:** Cybernetics is still in its formative stage. Most prosthetic units are of the non powered variety, but medical associations have approved certain electronic regulators for life-threatening conditions. The artificial heart is the most recognized example. Other common examples include pacemakers, artificial kidneys, and pancreas monitors (for high-risk diabetics). Nearly all PL 5 cybernetic attachments are simply designed to keep their recipients alive and reasonably healthy. | **Progress Level 5:** Cybernetics is still in its formative stage. Most prosthetic units are of the non powered variety, but medical associations have approved certain electronic regulators for life-threatening conditions. The artificial heart is the most recognized example. Other common examples include pacemakers, artificial kidneys, and pancreas monitors (for high-risk diabetics). Nearly all PL 5 cybernetic attachments are simply designed to keep their recipients alive and reasonably healthy. | ||
| - | Elective cybernetics begins at this stage with the work of university professor [[Kevin Warwick]], who develops methods of linking computer microchips to the human nervous system. His "[[cyborg chip]]" becomes the foundation for all future cybernetic components. | + | Elective cybernetics begins at this stage with the work of university professor [[people|Kevin Warwick]], who develops methods of linking computer microchips to the human nervous system. His "[[cyborg chip]]" becomes the foundation for all future cybernetic components. |
| **Progress Level 6:** This era sees the first use of independently powered cybernetics, including [[Replacements|servolimbs]] and subcutaneous cellular telephones. These begin mostly in military applications but soon become available to the public. Household pets allover the world are implanted with subcutaneous [[identity chips]]-as are important government figures and their families-after the technology proves safe and effective on prison inmates. | **Progress Level 6:** This era sees the first use of independently powered cybernetics, including [[Replacements|servolimbs]] and subcutaneous cellular telephones. These begin mostly in military applications but soon become available to the public. Household pets allover the world are implanted with subcutaneous [[identity chips]]-as are important government figures and their families-after the technology proves safe and effective on prison inmates. | ||
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| ===== Cultural Reactions ===== | ===== Cultural Reactions ===== | ||
| - | The precise reaction of citizens of the [[Stellar Nations|stellar nations]] depends upon their culture. [[Nariac Domain|Nariacs]] are well known for the integration of cyberware into all aspects of their lives, especially law enforcement and population control. Cybertechnology plays an active role in their everyday lives and is thus an unremarkable thing. Likewise, the [[Rigunmor Star Consortium|Rigunmors]], thanks to their long friendship with the [[Mechalus|mechalus]], think little of techno-organic combinations. The sutrins and the Brethren of the [[Hatire Community]] are much less forgiving. The Hatire hold cyberware in contempt because it pollutes the soul. The [[Austrin-Ontis Unlimited|Austrins]] consider cybernetic enhancement a flawed shortcut to what should be earned by hard work and skill, denying that their dislike of cyberware has any relation to their long history of conflict with the Nariacs. | + | The precise reaction of citizens of the [[the stellar nations|stellar nations]] depends upon their culture. [[Nariac Domain|Nariacs]] are well known for the integration of cyberware into all aspects of their lives, especially law enforcement and population control. Cybertechnology plays an active role in their everyday lives and is thus an unremarkable thing. Likewise, the [[Rigunmor Star Consortium|Rigunmors]], thanks to their long friendship with the [[Mechalus species|mechalus]], think little of techno-organic combinations. The sutrins and the Brethren of the [[Hatire Community]] are much less forgiving. The Hatire hold cyberware in contempt because it pollutes the soul. The [[Austrin-Ontis Unlimited|Austrins]] consider cybernetic enhancement a flawed shortcut to what should be earned by hard work and skill, denying that their dislike of cyberware has any relation to their long history of conflict with the Nariacs. |
| On frontiers like [[The Verge|the Verge]], people tend to take a more practical view. Cybernetic enhancement is a tool for survival in the wilds of uncivilized and unexplored space. While some may still hold fears or prejudices, most Verge systems are more tolerant of cyborgs than most [[Old Space]] worlds. | On frontiers like [[The Verge|the Verge]], people tend to take a more practical view. Cybernetic enhancement is a tool for survival in the wilds of uncivilized and unexplored space. While some may still hold fears or prejudices, most Verge systems are more tolerant of cyborgs than most [[Old Space]] worlds. | ||
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