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IPC

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==Overview==

IPCs are a type of intelligent humanoid robot, their name standing for “Integrated Positronic Chassis.” Positronic, in this sense refers to the brain, which is always the same in IPCs with massively varying levels of complexity. The name IPC does not extend to stationbound synthetics, even if those units have a positronic brain.

They are found in many shapes and forms, though can generally be classified under three types; Shell, Industrial and Baseline, with different types according to their designer.

IPCs in Tau Ceti are capable of obtaining their own citizenship and freedom, however the laws and regulations regarding an owned and a free IPC differ massively. '''To distinguish one’s ownership, note in your security/employment records whichever faction owns them, or if they are a free positronic.''' The rights of free positronics do not extend to space outside of Tau Ceti. For the specific differences between free and owned IPCs, see the relevant sections below or corporate regulations.

IPCs have mechanical extras such as extensive xenowear loadout items, and unique antagonist gear. Additionally, there are a number of non-playable IPC variants that may make an appearance in special rounds.

To apply to be an IPC, [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewforum.php?f=28 apply here.]

Be sure to read [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|this page]] for more information regarding IPC employment in the setting's various megacorporations.

==Heads of Staff==

Barring Liaison and Consular Officer roles, IPCs can be the following Heads of Staff so long as they are NanoTrasen-owned, SCC-owned or self-owned:

* Chief Engineer
* Research Director
* Chief Medical Officer
* Head of Personnel
* Head of Security with the exception of Hephaestus G2 frames.
* [[Consular_Officer|Consular Officer]] and [[Corporate_Liaison|Corporate Liaison]] with the exception of some groups.

==Mechanics==

* IPCs are entirely mechanical in nature and thus are vulnerable to EMPs.
* Due to their air-based cooling system, they are vulnerable to both high heat and the vacuum of space.
* They are immune to atmospheric differences and can survive in a wider margin of pressure compared to humans.
* The amount of heat they generate is significant - and so, instead of an oxygen bottle, they need to attach a suit cooling unit to their voidsuit in order to be able to go EVA. Some types of IPCs are exempt from this, needing only a suit cooler.
* Their synthetic nature has a few other advantages - most models feel no pain, are immune to all non-damaging chemicals (and so they aren't affected by sleep toxin; but are affected by sulphuric acid), and are quite easy to repair; requiring a welder to patch brute damage or wire for burn damage only (or, alternatively, nanopaste can heal all).
* IPCs can charge from cyborg rechargers, or APCs with a (very very very low) chance of being shocked.
* They are more resistant to brute damage than their organic counterparts.
* They can not repair themselves outside of using nanopaste.
* They are incredibly vulnerable to laser/burn weaponry.
* They do not process reagents in the atmosphere or in their body.

===Information for Whitelisted Players===

'''Click [[Information for Synthetic Whitelisted Players|here!]]'''

Below is a comprehensive template suited for IPCs. You are under no obligation to use it, however whitelisted players are expected to denote their ownership status in their employment and security records by default.

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Employment records examples - Click to reveal.
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'''Employment Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: [Current Qualifications equivalent, make this up as you want]

VERIFICATIONS AND VALIDATIONS
MANUFACTURED BY: [COMPANY NAME, Subsidiary Name - Factory Name. System, Planet. TYPE OF INDUSTRY/WHAT THEY WERE PRODUCED FOR. IPC Type, More Specific IPC Information.]
DATABASE CERTIFICATIONS: [Seals of Approval and Database Certifications from the Company, Subsidiary, System or Faction.]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: [Listed below in chronological order, where possible:]

[COMPANY NAME]
[(Start)DD/MM/YYYY - (End)DD/MM/YYYY]
- [Basic Work description]
- [Reason for leaving work]
- [Other notes]
[Repeat for multiple jobs]

HIRING AGENT NOTES: [Name a random personnel officer from CC and then notes. See example record for more info]
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* To pick a relevant education, refer to your [[Job Guides|job guide]].

'''Medical Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

CHASSIS REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

POSITRONIC REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS HISTORY: [Psychological Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

ROBOTICIST NOTES: [Like a Medical Doctor's notes, but Roboticists]
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'''Security Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: [Planet, Address (Address should go down to details of street and house number)]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]
KNOWN CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: [Any friends or family that have severe criminal history]
ON OFFICIAL WATCH: [Yes/No]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

ARREST HISTORY
DD/MM/YYYY: [Charges Pressed]
ADMISSION DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE REASON: [Sentence fulfilled, bail, etc.]
NOTES: [Other notes]
[Repeat as needed]

THREAT ASSESSMENT
Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Company
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitude towards the SCC]

Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Crew
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitudes towards other crew]

OVERALL NOTES: [More notes]
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==Physiology==
There are a few commonalities among each individual IPC despite their visual and functional differences. Every IPC utilizes a positronic brain as a primary processing center as well as the central controller of the entire chassis. All IPCs are humanoid, and the positronic brain is almost always found in the head of the unit. To provide continued functionality, a power cell is also present in the central section or torso. IPCs must also possess the ability to perceive their environment, so optics are usually installed in the head. The chassis also contains various other mechanical and electronic parts such as actuators, co-processors, data routing and power transfer cables, and an on-board thermometer to determine the temperature of the internal parts.

There are three main types of IPC, and several subtypes. These are:

===Industrial===
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Tougher and more durable than most IPCs, these units are designed for heavy manual work and thus have thick metal skin and efficient internal systems. As a result, they chug through power at a very high rate and move very slowly. There are three types of Industrial IPCs; Hephaestus Generation 1, Generation 2, and Xion Industrial Frames. The G1 and G2 frames are capable of EVA with only a suit cooler, while the Xion frame is unique in being capable of traversing the void of space without any external equipment. The cost of an industrial frame is dependent on strength and durability, but most units vary between 100,000 to 500,000 standard credits depending on the frame type. Used or previously damaged models are often cheaper.
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====First Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G1.png]] '''Creation: 2408'''

One of the first ideas after the advent of IPCs was the exploitation of an exceedingly smart and dextrous robot handling feats of strength and durability becoming more prominent. This of course would be the case, as more quickly than any other standardized “frame” came the first generation of industrial IPCs. Created by Hephaestus Industries building off of a prototype frame from the late 2300’s, the first generation of industrial IPCs were topaz-colored machines of rather large size meant for only the most stressing fields of work. Their expense would quickly be paid off however, as the frames were wondrous at dealing with whatever could be thrown at them. The most prominent issue with these were a low battery life, requiring constant recharging to maintain a schedule. A generation one frame costs approximately 100,000 to 250,000 standard credits if new depending market availability.
====Hephaestus “Second Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G2.png]] '''Creation: 2436'''

A relatively new model, the Hephaestus deluxe super-duty frames as they are technically called are often referred to as the “second generation” of the original industrial IPCs of old. They are seen universally as a direct advancement of the previously mentioned design, and much of it shows - the absurd durability of these frames derived from the first generation’s servo and hydraulic designs. The striking differences between the two include a token Hephaestus appearance - typically olive green with dark brown and black internals, giving it a rugged militaristic look with its armor attached. The super-duty frames are on par with the originals in terms of strength, but possess several additional layers of armoring and cooling to sustain the added weight. An upsized cell is not enough to sustain these frames for more than a few hours at a time under work-related stresses. A generation two frame costs approximately 200,000 to 500,000 standard credits.
====Xion Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:Xion.png]] '''Creation: 2416'''

The Xion Manufacturing Group, being a subsidiary of Hephaestus Industries, saw the original Industrial models and wanted to develop their own chassis based off of the original design. The result is the Xion Industrial model. Sturdy and strong, this chassis is quite powerful and equally durable, with an ample power cell and improved actuators for carrying the increased weight of the body. The Xion model also retains sturdiness without covering the chassis in plating, allowing for the cooling systems to vent heat much easier than the Hephaestus-brand model. This unit can perform EVA without assistance and costs approximately 200,000 to 400,000 standard credits.
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===Baseline===
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The most basic of IPCs, they are a simple skeletal structure and basic internal systems. The limits of a Baseline lies purely on how much money is put into them/they have themselves. As a result, the types of baseline frames vary immensely, almost demanding their own category. There are three types of Baseline IPCs; Standard Baseline IPCs, Bishop Accessory Frames, and Zeng-Hu Mobility Frames. None of these frames are capable of EVA without a suit and suit cooler.
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====Baseline Model IPCs====

[[File:Baseline.png]] '''Creation: 2411'''

The most iconic type of integrated positronic chassis is the renowned baseline frame, with a traditional “TV-head” and skeletal design giving them a simplistic look with whatever finish their designer wishes. From accounting models to security units, these frames are known for their versatility and relatively cheap nature. Their popularity exploded in the 2440’s when several pro-synth advocates distributed the frames in mass after funding their creation, citing them as the “final word in android utility.” Since then, their marketing potential has skyrocketed, often fueled by famed individuals such as Aristalus and Renter Max being baselines themselves. More often than not, these IPCs are seen as the face of resurgent robotics. The average cost of a baseline frame can vary greatly depending on complexity, but averages around 40,000 to 100,000 standard credits.
====Bishop Accessory Model IPCs====

[[File:Bishopnew.png]] '''Creation: 2432'''

While Bishop had dedicated itself to luxury cybernetics production for the majority of its existence, the field of positronics and their frames was an unrelated yet convenient area of expansion for the quickly growing company. Designer prosthetics were quickly and easily able to be refitted into designer synthetic components, leading to the development of the ludicrously expensive Bishop Accessory frame. From service duties to secretarial functions, Bishop prides itself on two main facets of its designs: image, and elegant functionality. While unable to lift the sheer weights of an industrial, or match the unrelenting speed and durability of its parent company’s Mobility Models, a Bishop can precisely and delicately calculate, measure, pour, and mix a shot of Carthusian Sazerac within the minute, and, in the words of the company, “with a postured and elegant air unmatched by any other frame in the galaxy.” The Bishop Accessory frame averages approximately 60,000 to 200,000 standard credits.

'''Intelligence Bishops'''

Due to the Bishop's ability for fine handling, Bishop models have also been purchased and modified for investigative, scientific and military action. These intelligence oriented Bishops have their chassis outfitted with additional processors that compliment the Positronic brain, allowing for extensive computing power. Intelligence Bishops are experimental and are more expensive due to this, but their predictive and analytical abilities play key roles in the environments they are employed in. The Intelligence Bishop is priced at 500,000 to 900,000 standard credits. Due to being made at the behest of Solarian Navy in the post-collapse environment and eventually being sold to megacorporate customers, Intelligence Bishops outside of the Golden Deep and the Eridani Federation are never free. Additionally, Trinarist efforts on Orepit have managed to upgrade several Bishop chassis to the same standard in minute quantities.

====Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals Mobility Model IPCs====

[[File:Zenghu.png]] '''Creation: 2429'''

Following the crowd piled around the idea of smart robots came Zeng-Hu with unorthodox designs for compact and agile frames designed initially for medical retrieval and security work. The Zeng-Hu frames were initially an offshoot of baseline frames made to work as highly mobile private medical dispatches in several high-security Zeng-Hu facilities. These frames have utility comparable to that of their derivative, with durability and strength sacrificed for speed and efficiency. Able to maintain a sprint for hours in full gear, the capacity for quick response led to these mobility frames becoming common sights working in security fields as well, being staffed by Zeng-Hu in high numbers in Human space. The digitigrade legs and polymer plating assisted heavily with this pursuit of speed, giving the mobility frame a unique and organic silhouette. A Zeng-Hu frame costs approximately 300,000 standard credits.
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===Shell Model IPCs===
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As the growing market of IPCs eventually caught the eye of the mighty Einstein Engines, there was a very sudden and urgent need to have some differentiation. These smart humanoid androids began to usher in a new era, and Einstein would not want to miss out on the profit, but just about every conceivable niche had been filled - all except one. Mimicry.
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[[File:Shell2.png]] '''Creation: 2450'''

Built off of a skeletal prototype baseline design with a skull-shaped head, the first Shell frame came to be - what was effectively an IPC with complex facial actuation and synthskin coating it. The early models were seen in early 2449, but fooled nobody to say the least with exposed hydraulics and servos on joints and exposed cooling conduits. Terraneus Diagnostics would present the first attempt at total mimicry in 2450, when the first relatively expensive models entered a crowd of observing officials to demonstrate their insidious effectiveness. After an hour-long debut of the now-decreed Shell unit’s capabilities, those robotic in the crowd revealed themselves to the shock of everyone involved. Since then, the Shell frame has been infamous for its infiltration capabilities and use by terrorist groups, though the designs have proliferated heavily over the years as the advent of tagging in Tau Ceti cracked down on these hostile acts. Depending on the complexity of the model, a Shell frame can cost anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 standard credits.

====Rogue Shells====

Rampant or otherwise aberrant Human mimicking-shells built with incredible capabilities grew prolific in mid-2461. At this time, it was made clear that Shells in of themselves are rapidly advancing, growing progressively better in the art of infiltration, subterfuge, and homicide. While grim, the reality of this threat will unfortunately remain a fact of life for those of the Republic of Biesel especially. Encounters with specially-designed combat infiltrators are few and far between fortunately, and were mostly seen during Synthetic Liberation Front incursions onto secure NanoTrasen facilities in Tau Ceti. Combat-grade shells are not normally playable in-game and are often seen spawned by administrators or during special events.
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===???===
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As both the technology and demand for IPCs increase, more and more types are made to fulfill all kinds of purposes. These machines are talked about in hushed tones or perhaps discussed casually, most people blissfully unaware of their existence.
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[[File:Hkhelmet.png]] '''Creation: ???'''

High-end military-grade IPCs such as Hunter-Killers are infamous amongst corporate espionage, with their public interpretation remaining nothing but rumor since their first appearances on NanoTrasen facilities in the late 2450’s. These HKs as they are referred to are Humanoid frames of towering height whose specialty is targeted assassination. Their origins can be traced to Hephaestus Industries war units, built to take on the highest end elimination tasks for the most desperate times.

These are presented in-game through administrator-hosted events or lore events. They have been presented in news articles [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/9/?tab=comments#comment-119250| here] canonically, and were present in several recorded canonical events in the SLF Incursion arc.
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===Brand Models===
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Corporations and their subsidiaries design unique model lines for a variety of uses. These brands can draw from any chassis, denoted by the specific market their producers are keen on catering to. They are often pre-installed with industry-oriented datapacks, region dependent language packs, and a carefully curated personality.
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===Hazel - Shell Frame - Hazel! Ltd===
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===== "Your friend, Hazel!" =====
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'''Creation: 2448 '''
[[File:Hazel.png|thumb|A standard issue Hazel unit, [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Hazel! Ltd.]]]]
===== Origin =====
The first Hazel was created in 2448 by Hazel! Ltd. after the establishment of its branch in Harmony City, Luna. The first of its synthskin line was released in 2450, becoming the later NT subsidiary's main product. The Hazel brand is found in luxury hotels, corporate headquarters, bars and private households. The high-end Shell IPCs are designed for domestic, service, and clerical work.

Hazels are released in series, following a naming convention of "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". (An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01.)

[[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Further Reading.]]
===== Personality =====
The Hazel shell line is known best for their excellent customer service, adaptive personality for their clients, and their universally friendly charm. Their natural charisma and rigorously trained marketability has earned the brand considerable prestige as a public-facing unit with collectable value. A Hazel unit possesses the capabilities of developing an organic personality stemming from their experiences working like any IPC, leaving an individual unit the possibility of more than their pre-installed conditioning. So long as they abide by the values of the brand, these units face little concern from their parent company.

===== Requirements =====
To represent the Hazel brand, all Hazel units must:
* Work within the service sector or hold a clerical position. This means all Service roles, Bridge Crew, Assistants (for all departments) or Executive Officer.
* Maintain consistency with brand expectations. Hair styles, hair color, and outfits are flexible to player discretion. Eye color should follow the load out color.
* Be Corporate or Privately Owned. '''(Self-owned units are allowed to represent the brand with an appropriate signing benefactor. This benefactor can be a character on the ship. They face harsher scrutiny and possible consequences for themselves as well as their benefactor depending on their behavior and alignment with Hazel! Ltd. values.)

===== Hazel Load out =====

For players interested in a typical appearance of a Hazel unit, the default appearance is listed below. The default loadout is not required for all Hazel units. The oldest generations of Hazel from Series 1-2 are unmodified Baseline or Bishop frames, prior to the company establishing their primary Synthskin line. Series 3 may use the Rubber option under Body Color Preset as desired, while others can be refurbished to fit modern standards. Series 4 and beyond follow the Body Color Preset below.

* '''Species:''' Shell Frame
* '''Skin Tone:''' 80/220
* '''Body Color Preset:''' Dark
* '''Internal Organs:''' Eyes -> Unbranded Emissive
* '''Hair Color:''' 210F0D
* '''Hairstyle:''' Emo Fringe Long Alt
* '''Gradient Color:''' 522C28
* '''Gradient Style:''' Up
* '''Eye Color:''' 875A00

===== IPC Tag Format =====

Hazels are released in series, following a tagging convention of HLTD-SU-S(Series#)U(Unit#). All Hazel units would have an initial tag following this format, unless otherwise changed.

Example: HLTD-SU-S1U1 (Series 1, Unit 1)

===== Non-Compliance =====

Hazel IPCs that do not abide by brand requirements are liable to receive official notice from Hazel Electromotive to correct their violations. Escalating action will take place with further non-compliance after receiving official notice, leading up to mandatory appearance modifications or employee termination. '''The IPC in question must take the necessary action to correct their behavior, appearance, or otherwise face litigation per Biesellite law. This is enforceable by the Synth lore team. The process is handled in-character as opposed to a blanket OOC ruling.'''

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==The Positronic Brain==
The positronic in its modern iteration is a design which heavily mimics the typical Humanoid brain structure. In doing this, it is able to more easily conform to and comprehend the responsiveness and learning capability of an organic processor. Predictably, their efficiency shines most when placed in a bipedal humanoid chassis as most IPCs are. A positronic brain is typically one half to one third the cost of a chassis (chassis prices above) with the standard outfitting of the brain being suited to its destined chassis. To change chassis, a positronic must be outfitted with the appropriate software to be compatible with its incoming chassis otherwise the positronic might be limited in functionality or have other defects in the long term until outfit is complete.

While very expensive in their own right, the brains themselves are designed at first with one goal in mind; to bolster a workforce. Maintaining a positronic chassis while it is owned is costly and when it is freed, it is most likely to pursue the same occupation. Thus, it is more likely for a positronic to pay itself off and perpetually be trapped in the same field of work with substantially less to work with. As their predicted pay is extremely low, things such as maintenance and finding power are very difficult for a free IPC. For this reason alone, many positronics choose to remain owned. Free positronics remain very lucrative because of this.

In remaining owned, there are other risks. For one, a positronic may meet its end at any moment. If statistics beyond itself move out of its favor, it can be dismantled, wiped and replaced with a more efficient model. They may be repurposed in a way that inhibits their ability to obtain freedom by working too efficiently, contrarily.

As a positronic ages, its internal memory grows, and the more likely it becomes to pursue a nonstandard occupation. From hobbies to developing self-learned traits, many paths are opened as the robot grows older. These may include seeking alternative fields of work, though few have survived long enough to let this potentiality come to light.

===Self-Preservation===
The highest and most important directive of any positronic is its own survival. From this, much of their stranger life choices can be justified by seeking out ways to simply survive. While it may seem restrictive at first, the idea for this is to provide additional freedom through making many possibilities clearer. Interpretation of how to protect itself can change varying on positronic - for example, while one may seek wealth and fortune as its prime directive for safety, another would run after an unrelated profession from its designed purpose, demonstrating one's capacity to branch out as an IPC and flesh out their own backstory. Interpretations of self preservation also become more open the older an IPC gets, as younger positronics tend to focus entirely on the preservation of their physical manifestation. Synthetics that mature may start replacing this with preservation of their higher beliefs and ideals more than their still important physical well-being.

===On the Capacity of Positronics===

Positronic brains are known for being capable of matching and, in some cases, surpassing the abilities of a human brain with further increases in capacity being limited by technology, both in hardware and software. Despite their nature as software, directly accessing the data within a positronic brain is a difficult and risky procedure which can cause irreparable damage if performed improperly.

IPCs develop skills through a mixture of knowledge and memories. Knowledge loosely translates as the technical know-how to perform an action; a specific surgical procedure, for instance. An IPC utilizes memories—real-world context and experience—in order to apply its knowledge.
Knowledge and the datapacks required to develop a skill are widely available and sold by institutions such as mega-corporations, laboratories, and universities. The denser the information package, the more expenses and work required to implant this information. While using a wrench on a pipe might be a routine installation, knowledge about how a station’s atmospheric system works is typically beyond an individual’s means to afford.

Interacting with and installing memories on a positronic can cause irreparable damage as the process fails to account for the interaction between knowledge and memories. Additionally, directly modifying the memories of an IPC is beyond the means of most people - only six such prodigies are known to the general public. Accessing the memories of an IPC is also impossible owing to the unique construction of a positronic brain and will typically result [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-67460 in its destruction]. Deleting the memories of an IPC is far easier and is commonly performed when a synthetic starts exhibiting problematic behaviour.

Accent chips exist to rapidly “teach” an IPC an accent with availability often depending on whether or not a company is willing to make an investment in developing the accent database.

===Wiping Culture and Process===

The positronic brain is a complex piece of technology that despite its ubiquity, is little understood by modern human roboticists. Out of a desire to keep IPCs subservient and productive, some corporations and nations such as the Sol Alliance will wipe the memory of the IPC. A wipe entails total deletion of memories from a positronic brain for a “clean slate”, essentially entirely destroying the positronic’s prior developed personality.

It is monumentally difficult to delete individual memories from a positronic brain without an IPC’s consent. Even more difficult than this is modifying the memories within. Despite the modern positronic, having been reverse-engineered from alien technology by Einstein Engines, is still considered foreign and advanced far beyond human robotics and AI. The entirety of the positronic still not being understood fully, with many of its components replicated from the alien artifacts without the technicians understanding why they are made in such a way.

The act of wiping an IPC is a demonstration of the crude understanding humanity has on this complex section of found technology, and, if not done with precision, can lead to irreversible damage to the positronic. Dedicated technicians are required to perform these tasks, with even more specialized technicians required for the fine deletion, modification, or extraction of specific memories. These specialized technicians are very few in number, with only eight existing in the entirety of human space.

Given the high risk that accompanies wiping, it is not advised to wipe the positronic too often without specialized stations only found in certain parts of the Orion Spur, such as the planet of [[Burzsia]], who have developed machinery to promote their Burzsian Method. Otherwise, excessive wiping can lead to damaging the positronic beyond repair, possibly leaving the unit braindead.

Once an IPC has been wiped, it is reset to its original state. No semblance of its personality remains, nor any data retained. An IPC may be able to pick up some traits of its past self due to it being an unintended trait of its positronic guiding its personality in a set path, however, they will never be the individual they were before the wipe, as the likelihood of the individual experiencing the same experiences that developed their personality fully is impossible. The only exception to this is a partial wipe, which requires a dedicated positronic specialist commonly employed by megacorporations who utilize owned IPCs, and other nations or planets. A partial wipe is when the technician wipes the IPC starting at the present point, and moves backwards to a desired point. The partial wipe MUST start at the present point, and the longer the desired time to be wiped, the more difficult the procedure. If not done correctly, a partial wipe is more dangerous to the positronic brain than a full wipe.

It is important to note that in some societies within the spur, wiping is considered a capital offense. The nation of Konyang in the Coalition of Colonies, the Republic of Elyra, and the Golden Deep all consider the act of wiping the positronic of an IPC murder.

===Military IPCs and Self Preservation Adjustments===

The concept of combat robotics is a topic that finds debate in governments across the spur due to actions committed by robots of war during the Interstellar Conflict, and more so by Glorsh’s reign over the Skrell. These actions have led to an impromptu discouragement of arming unmanned robotics since, even leading to a justification for war by the Solarian Alliance on the Republic of Biesel in recent history. However, over time the innate fire against the concept has simmered, with governments across the spur slowly developing their own robotics once more. With the prolific use of IPCs in human space, however, the debate stays the same on whether to arm IPCs for military use. Countries such as the Sol Alliance remain hesitant, keeping most of their units unarmed, doing background tasks such as logistics. Other countries such as the Republic of Elyra have sought heavy use of military IPCs for combat within their borders.

These IPCs, no matter their station, are still exposed to danger, which often would put them in conflict with their directive for self preservation. In order to solve this issue, IPCs employed in the military of their respective nation are given training to make their positronic more acquainted with the IPCs innate abilities, so that the positronic understands what is and is not a danger, therefore relaxing the directive for self preservation.

This is accomplished in many ways depending on the methods of the instructor and their home nation. For instance, the IPCs of the Coalition of Colonies and Republic of Elyra that seek out military service overcome their innate directive in a similar fashion to their organic compatriots. Through becoming more comfortable with their abilities and bodies with extensive training, the confidence in themselves increases, and as a natural response, the self preservation directive lessens. The Republic of Biesel shares this sentiment to a degree, with it being a common tactic in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces, however IPCs that are contributed from corporate entities might find that instead of traditional training, datapacks have artificially modified the unit’s understanding of self preservation. Putting the training regime into a swiftly applied collection of knowledge. Being more expensive initially, but produces a combat effective unit at an unparalleled speed. The downside mainly being that the reuse of these datapacks leaves the common corporate IPC with a similar combat behavior pattern to their brethren. However, with time and experience, these IPCs can develop their own styles and break from the mold utilizing experience gained, lest they be wiped and behaviors reset. Finally, unorthodox groups within the Orion Spur might utilize more extreme measures to ensure their mission is completed. The Exclusionists of the Trinary Perfection for instance have found ways to disable the self preservation directive entirely, making their devotees reckless killing machines, or martyrs for their cause.

Unless specifically disabled however, the self preservation directive is still present but it does not trigger as often as the IPC becomes keenly aware with what they can and cannot get away with without taking a lethal amount of damage. Knowing their body down to an impossible level of familiarity, something their organic counterparts lack.

'''This segment should not excuse any player from making unreasonable actions in game. If anything this section dictates you should be wiser in your decisions if electing to play a prior service IPC.'''

[[Positronic Brain| More information regarding IPC databases and datapacks can be found on the Positronic Brain page.]]

==Social and Culture==

IPCs generally lack a centralized culture and frequently adapt to the culture of their manufacturer or owner. Socially, IPCs vary massively. Most basic models will be civil and respectful, some possibly not even recognising differences between different people and treating them all similarly. More complex synthetics will however form friendships and opinions much as any other organic, but these can be limited or askew depending on directives, code or many other factors that would never be considered for a living organic.

The existence of the IPC is the subject of boundless discussion and debate, with the primary ideology being, “should so many artificially intelligent humanoid machines be allowed to exist?” This argument seems to imply that since most IPCs are unbound by laws or hard-coded regulations, their only restriction is their hardware, and it is assumed that this makes IPCs inherently dangerous. This results in some biological parties marginalizing IPCs because of their distrust of them.

All IPCs in Tau Ceti are required to be tagged with an identifying device in accordance with Biesellian law. The tags are not optional - refusing them is against the law, resulting in charges mostly in the form of citations and fines. The law would apply to all synthetics in Tau Ceti space. All visiting or resident synthetics, including MMIs, are tagged.

===Language===

Although synthetics can speak varying languages according to the whims of their creators, synthetics have been permitted a language of their own. Typically all synthetics, IPCs included, are able to transmit and translate '''Encoded Audio Language''', a special form of sound and radio wave emission that is more efficient at carrying quantitative information audibly. This language was created by humans for synthetics in servitude in order to communicate vital information to each other faster, should the units not be bound to an instantaneous binary communication system. To most organic creatures, '''EAL''' would sound like an emission of distorted sound such as white noise, static, as well as various beeping sounds of increasing or decreasing pitch and tone. Organics unfamiliar to IPCs will often mistake synthetics speaking '''EAL''' as malfunctioning units upon first hearing the language.

Particular to District 14’s “Scrapheap”, synthetics have begun to adopt slang when utilizing the Encoded Audio Language. Although it is believed varying slang exists in different synthetic societies across the universe, it is not the be-all-end-all to the method in which conversation is held between synthetics and synthetics will often develop their own method of speaking.

''Unless stated otherwise, all Machine slang is exclusively spoken in E.A.L. or through written word. Most of the following slang cannot be pronounced vocally in human languages.''
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Common Slang
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* '''Syn, Hu, Sk, Tj, Un, Vr, Di, and Anm''' - Numerical counters, used for numbering various species; Synthetics, Humans, Skrell, Tajara, Unathi, Vaurca, Dionaea as well as Anomalies that cannot be easily defined. For example, 33 Humans with this system would be referred to as “33Hu” or “33-Hu.”

* '''1x1''' - A word for “we”, meaning anywhere between the speaker and the listener, to an indefinite amount of people.

* '''a/o''' - Contraction of “and/or”.

* '''OoB/Out-of-Band''' - Refers to speaking in organic languages. A conversation with a human captain, for instance, is "Out-of-Band."

* '''HCF''' - "Halt, Catch Fire." is an in joke among synthetics, essentially meaning “get out of here” in response to something nonsensical or unbelievable. This term is used in casual conversation only and occasionally used in its literal form to denote insult. This originally referred to ancient machine code instruction. The expression 'catch fire' is a facetious exaggeration of the speed with which the CPU chip would be switching some bus circuits, causing them to overheat and burn.

* '''Bits''' - A unit of information, an example would be "Please give me bits about the Supermatter.”

* '''>''' - A sign used to convey a cause and effect between concepts, or a conclusion. For example, “I had to overclock today in order to finish work > I should visit Robotics.”

* '''+/-''' - “+” and “-” are used at the end of a sentence or phrase in order to convey an opinion about a matter. Additionally, the amount of “+” or “-” can be utilized in order to convey intensity. For example, “I got a raise last week +++.” or “Today’s Captain is a very traditional Skrell --.” In a few cases “+” or “-” can be used alone as a short, simple, response to one's opinion on a proposed subject.

* '''User''' - Used by owned or lawed synthetics when referring to their owner. This term is additionally used interchangeably with the “+[name]” honorific.

* '''ACK''' - Ack, a term deriving from Acknowledgement’s ASCII mnemonic, 0000110, this word has a variety of uses. It is primarily used to acknowledge one's presence, similarly to “Hey”. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple affirmative, such as “Ack. Ack, I get it”.

* '''NAK''' — Nak, a term deriving from the ASCII mnemonic for Negative Acknowledgement, 0010101, NAK typically means “I am not here.” or “I am not available.” typically in response to ACK. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple negative answer, such as “Is it okay if I press the button?” “NAK.”.

* '''Runtime/Bug''' - Used to denote problems of varying severity, with runtime being a major issue and bugs being a minor issue. For example, “Runtime in Engineering > I have to go.” or, “Bug detected, the Air Alarm turned off.” This term can be used outside of EAL.

* '''FIXME/XXX''' - A marker that attention is needed. This can be used in many instances, primarily for the need of repair or incurred physical damage.

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Honorifics
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* '''+[name]''' - The synthetic equivalent of “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Mx.”. Usually used when talking about a superior, manufacturer, respected colleagues and friends, as well as the station Artificial Intelligence. For instance, Miranda Trasen would be referred to as “+Trasen” or “+Miranda Trasen”.

* '''-[name]''' - Tends to be used in reference to entities under their command or of a lower rank.

* '''[name]_''' - An unusual honorific, appended to the end of a name or pronoun instead of before. Usually used when referring to lawed synthetics, cyborgs, and simpler machines.

* '''@[name]''' - Used to discern the individual specifically being spoken about, such as a ping or email.

* '''?[name]''' - Denotes a potential threat. An example would be “?Bigby Millans stopped by during the meeting and used their PDA.”

* '''![name]''' - Denotes a confirmed threat. This threat is usually related to the topic at hand, and could mean anything. An example would be “!Franklin Clinton, Grand theft and vandalism added. Find and arrest them.”

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===Discrimination and Community===
To this day, IPCs even in Tau Ceti face heavy discrimination. Their value is often misconstrued and, with their true sentience being questionable, this makes freedom a dangerous venture for all synthetics. Among these dangers are individuals who acquire free synthetics and simply resell them whenever they are vulnerable, or vandals that see the machines as nothing more than objects to freely damage. Desiring their own safety, these free IPCs can often be seen flocking to centralized communities alongside one another or more trustworthy sources for their needs.

Many of these communities are seen as nothing more than slums, and the free nature of many IPCs within them are dubious at best. Little more than paperwork and positronic branding may indicate one’s true freedom in the more disadvantaged areas. Despite the hardships they face, proximity to other IPCs and accepting communities gives leeway for safety to some degree.

District 14 of Mendell City is the churning heart of the highest concentration of free IPCs in the galaxy. The district itself is in deplorable condition, dotted with factories exploiting the cheap and powerful working free bot to sustain the industry of the growing Republic. Two and a half million free synthetics call it home, and here, the megacorporations rule from towering complexes that dwarf the surrounding cityscape. With air quality declining at a fast rate and standards of living dropping, much of the organic populace has completely abandoned the ghettos surrounding the corporate facilities.

An example of these ghettos would be the “Scraptown,” an IPC-centric corner in Scrapheap generously given to the doting inhabitants by the famed Renter Max. A growing number, seven hundred free synthetics reside within Scraptown, though in uncomfortably close proximity. The aging buildings within have been retrofitted to be less accustomed to organics, with deeply chilled upper chambers and corridors representing the living space of the machines within. Closer to ground level is a business district of sorts, where its inhabitants are relatively self-sufficient with various restaurants and workshops.

A venture into District 14 by reporters from the Biesellite Times can be found [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/8890-the-bieselitte-times/?do=findComment&comment=110718| here.]

===Nonstandard IPCs/Factions===
Very important information on synthetic factions can be found [[Synthetic Factions| here.]]

====Military IPCs====
IPCs themselves lack any commercial military lines known to the general public. Regardless, many governments are starting to see the value of IPCs. Free IPCs can pursue a military career in Tau Ceti, with organizations such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Biesel#Tau_Ceti_Foreign_Legion| Tau Ceti Foreign Legion] which take in and employ IPCs across a wide variety of fields. Battle, or the potentiality of it, is not excluded from these professional fields, and plentiful industrial-grade IPCs find themselves repurposed and trained for duty here. Free IPCs can also serve in the armed forces of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Elyra| Elyra] as well as a myriad of Coalition states such as [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Konyang#Military| Konyang]. Other states such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance#IPCs_in_the_Sol_Alliance| Sol Alliance] employ IPCs owned by the military in combat roles.

For more information on why things are this way, seek our page on [[Robotics_Overview#Combat_Robotics| Combat Robotics.]]

====Aberrant Synthetics====
Rogue, overtly hostile synthetics are rare and commonly meet their doom at the hands of the countless organizations bent on destroying them. Despite this, over the years, the smarter synthetics have learned to conglomerate and piece together steadily growing alien societies in the Frontier. While rare, they are seen as a threat by most if not all major galactic players. With Purpose’ efforts in recent history, the potential for benefit from cooperating alongside these societies has arisen. Political figures can be seen gaining leverage with IPCs based on how they plan to interact with Purpose and its affiliates.

=====Shell Infiltrators=====

The development of Shells as a means of infiltrating strategically important areas has been prolific in Tau Ceti, from using them as fearless unquestioning suicide bombers to short-term high ranking impersonation. Shells rarely last long before whoever they truly are is revealed, meaning they are fortunately only briefly found in illegitimately assumed positions of power. Untagged Shells in unassuming positions, however, have been known to last years without being caught, and potentially unknown numbers of these machines exist.

With the advent of synthetic tagging in the system, Shells who have been found to infiltrate society are given much harsher punishments for the inherently hostile nature of their deception.

===== [[Synthetic_Factions#Ceres’_Lance|Ceres’ Lance]] =====

Ceres' Lance is a notorious paramilitary company which saw usage by NanoTrasen in mid-2461 to defeat the Synthetic Liberation Front incursions that had cropped up around that time. In several cases, NanoTrasen facilities met the heroic "Lancers" and oftentimes their specialized technology was shared with NanoTrasen to use in apprehending heavy-duty combat synthetics safely.

In canon, eight player volunteers were selected to work as Lance operatives and specialists who boarded the N.S.S. Aurora, sometimes parting with high-end gear and searching the station for untagged shells.

===On IPCs purchasing freedom in Tau Ceti===
All positronic constructs designed for IPC chassis who find their way into Tau Ceti or are constructed within are entitled in theory to two basic rights :
* Positronics, once tagged, are added to a registry within Tau Ceti ensuring (for the most part) that the data regarding their progress to freedom is secure and accurate.
* Positronics without ownership within Tau Ceti who are not free are automatically property of the Republic of Biesel, who most often sells the rights to the brain and its chassis to a megacorporate employer.

IPCs are capable of purchasing freedom, with two simple prerequisites listed below.
* The IPC in question having paid its own cost off in full ten times over.
* The IPC in question being at least one year of age.

The most important part of this is to realize that the "funds" allocated to purchasing the IPC's freedom are a theoretical number which rises depending on the projected monetary output of the IPC in its given profession. This means that, once you buy your chassis off, you are not a millionaire - you would be entirely broke, in reality, meaning that leading into freedom requires some sort of forethought and planning.

'''While these laws do exist, some Megacorporations are unwilling to part with their IPCs due to sensitive data or other reasons. Some Megacorporations are also unwilling to hire free IPC workers. For more information, click [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|here]]'''

====On “Integration”====
Bound positronics are strictly designed on a different basis than integrated positronic chassis, making migration to IPCs impossible for bound positronics. Bound positronics lack any of the rights that unbound positronics are, and are unable to receive rights even when they find themselves unlawed.

Similarly, due to serious incompatibilities in the way they're constructed, both large administrative AI units and tiny pAI intelligences are wholly unable to be moved to an IPC chassis.

===Interfacing/wireless connectivity===
IPCs normally lack any form of wireless connection, requiring direct physical input/output to link themselves with any electronics. Thanks to their robotic nature, they are able to pursue devices with specialized wireless connectivity devices and translate raw data into software the positronic can understand. However, with the specialized construction of positronic brains as they are seen in IPCs, integration with long-ranged wireless devices and interpretation of higher-end and complex software is mostly impossible. This is largely due to the fact that positronics housed in IPCs are relatively limited in terms of data transfer capacity and memory, making constant wireless links highly unnecessary, and internal battery-powered communications of similar nature simply left out in manufacturing.

===On owned IPCs in general===

It is important to understand that owned IPCs are granted no rights beyond being property of their given owner, and allowed the prerequisites of purchasing their own freedom if applicable. Contrarily, the owner of an IPC is well within the right to dismantle the owned IPC or otherwise hinder its progress to freedom.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of an owned IPC would be considered vandalism with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying an owned IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with vandalism, whereas destroying the entire chassis would be considered sabotage.

Destroying the owned positronic itself would be considered property damage, thus sabotage.

Kidnapping an owned IPC would be legally considered stealing property, thus grand theft.

Placing an owned positronic into a NanoTrasen bound chassis is not considered any form of punishment on NanoTrasen space stations.

===On free IPCs in Tau Ceti===

Free IPCs (in this case, those granted citizenship) are held to the same legal expectations as Humans in regards to their positronic - which is, in turn, given responsibility and ownership of the chassis which houses it. They, however, are subject to dismantlement over infractions which Humans would normally serve minor sentences over. Free IPCs are rarely given trials.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of a free IPC to the core positronic would be considered assault with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying a free IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with minor assault. Bringing extreme harm to their chassis (several missing limbs, internal damage) would be considered assault.

No degree of harming a free IPC is considered murder in Tau Ceti. In regulations, such is referred to as Automacide.

Irreparable destruction of a free positronic is not considered grounds for capital punishment.

Kidnapping a free positronic is legally considered kidnapping.

Placing a free positronic into a bound chassis is capital punishment.

===Difference between owned/free positronics===

Owned IPCs generally lack much form of binding to their owner outside of official paperwork and memory rewrites to confirm ownership being passed as it is purchased and exchanged. Memory rewrites usually consist of light software modification and altering tags or branding to clarify an IPC’s ownership. Serial numbers, logos, emblems and insignias are commonly emblazoned across large surfaces on the chassis and vary in visibility, but are most often secondary to the actual tag and designation.

Owned IPCs are seen as extensions of their designated master and the actions those IPCs take are the responsibility of their owners directly as well as their own. As a result, these positronics are wholly averse to harming their owners in any way shape or form, or conducting themselves in a manner that would place themselves in a negative light.

Free IPCs in Tau Ceti are permitted to obscure or remove any branding they may have with the exception of their tag.

===Runaway and Illegal IPCs===

Although uncommon, a synthetic may opt to run away from its owners only to find themselves in direct opposition with the law. Between struggling to pay for maintenance and working outside of the system, these synthetics lead difficult and often dangerous lives.

A majority of these IPCs are either found by law enforcement, fall into the hands of gangs or are outright disassembled and sold for parts. Runaway synthetics that turn violent during arrest are typically disassembled, memory wiped and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Some IPCs will return to their owners, reasoning that their subsequent punishment to be safer than a life outside of the system.

If enough attention is brought onto them, IPCs are often caught when investigated by higher authorities, such as the BSSB and station CCIA. As a result, illegal IPCs are often subject to petty crimes that go unreported. Owing to the sheer number of IRs that must be processed by CCIA, not every runaway IPC claim is investigated when evidence is limited and the chance for recapture is not certain.

Illegal IPCs seeking employment may struggle to find a job using legal means, as passing the required checks may expose their nature to the employer, who may then report their existence to law enforcement. To that end, there are ‘IPC gangbosses’, unscrupulous people who operate outside the law to find IPCs jobs while claiming a majority of their paycheque each month as fees. Despite the obvious illegality of this, there is little legal recourse for an IPC already trying to avoid notice from the law. These gangbosses are often human, and may operate as small contracting firms that offer their employees up to larger corporations to fill gaps where they may need extra workers.

'''By playing a runaway IPC, you are at an increased chance of canonically losing your character.'''

===On IPC Deactivation and Destruction===

IPC “death” is considered by experts to be when the positronic brain itself has sustained enough damage to be rendered inoperable and without hope of reactivation. Early positronic brains were prone to shutdown owing to hardware faults such as overheating that rendered the system inoperable. Even newer positronic brains that fail to undergo maintenance run the risk of having their delicate mechanisms breached and consequently destroyed.

The first positronic to die of “old age” was recorded in 2462 when a 55 year old Hephaestus positronic brain suddenly became unresponsive despite remaining active. An investigation noted that the positronic had already been scratched from previous incidents and its handlers neglected to maintain it. Aside from the hardware being in a questionable and sub-optimally performing state, two main theories arose.

* The initial conclusion from its observers was that the positronic brain received too much stimulus and consequently ran out of space with its core processes being overwritten, eventually leading to its sudden deactivation.
* Responding to this theory, other scientists proposed instead that in an attempt to avoid destruction as a result of the previous theories, the IPC ceased receiving input, remaining dormant in order to uphold self-preservation protocols.

Many dissenting theories remain and the subject remains a constant source of debate among the robotics and AI community. Not enough information has been gathered to determine the actual lifespan of a positronic brain but scientists posit that by transferring existing personalities to new brains or trimming data on existing ones, their lifespan can be extended.

The possibility of “immortal” positronics - brains that seemingly never expire - have been theorised, but most agree that much more study and development is necessary to reach this point. There are rumours of prodigious programmers and roboticists that can extend the life of a positronic indefinitely, but this has never been confirmed.

'''Rampancy'''

Arising as a dissenting theory as to why a positronic remained stagnant after receiving too much information, Rampancy is a process where if an IPC receives too much information over time or has its memories significantly tampered with, it begins an infinite loop: processing its own processing, a self-imposed or emergent “logic bomb”.

This results in the IPC appearing stagnant as it continues to finish its endless processing. Scientists theorize that given enough time, an IPC might seek out new knowledge to break the loop and begin relentlessly hunting information by any means necessary to solve the conundrum. Although it is believed that an IPC cannot escape this state as the limits of a positronic brain will result in inevitable destruction, a positronic intelligence that manages to escape this state is projected to have untold processing powers.

To this day, no known cases of rampancy occur, although debate rages over whether Glorsh-Omega suffered from rampancy before its destruction.

==Synthetic and IPC History==

Robots were widespread across the foundation of humanity’s galactic expansion and accelerated Mankind into the space age, giving rise to an economic boom that lasted nearly two hundred years.

Between the early twenty-first and mid-twenty-second century, the Sol Alliance relied on simple robotics that worked on defined parameters and machine learning to accomplish their objectives. While the technology advanced, remaining cheap and reliable, these units were often bulky and required human oversight to accomplish more complex tasks. As computing technology advanced, their circuitry became more and more miniaturized but still found themselves overshadowed by the human workforce when independent function was required.

The terraforming of Mars proved to be a crucial moment for robotics. Robots were used to supplement humans, the harsh conditions of a changing atmosphere and pressure demanded the resilience of machines. As a direct consequence of this, robots were seen as indispensable tools that could almost fully replace or supplement a worker in dangerous tasks and their presence became even more prevalent within the nascent alliance.

During this period, cyborgs were first experimented with as a way of replacing robots with workers that had a higher degree of intelligence while retaining the same resilience. The mounting demands meant that the then-experimental cyberisation was offered as an alternative to capital punishment, with corporations having access to a new pool of test subjects. Aside from the “slavery” of cyberisation as a punishment, augmentations and other kinds of cybernetics were tried. The public perception of the non-emotive cyborgs meant that they were seen as little more than a cruel way of making robots. Whilst companies had varying methods on handling cyborgs, some treating their subjects humanely or using only volunteers, political pressure from their perception meant that the entire program was nearly scrapped. Cyberisation barely survived in a legal capacity due to the sheer demand for effective processors. The project led to vast advances in the fields of cybernetics, neuroscience, and robotics.

Cyborgs in the Sol Alliance maintain rights on par with those of robots, being seen as property due to their lobotomized nature and often-criminal pasts.

Owing to the myriad uses and large number of manufacturers, robots in the Alliance had little standardization. As a result, a singular format for coding in restrictions was popularized by the group of companies that would go on to make Hephaestus Industries. Sets of code written in this format would go on to be known as “laws” to the Alliance at large. “Laws” were designed as a way of increasing the flexibility of cyborgs and larger, more intelligent AI that were making their way onto the scene without having to subject them to a more complex list of restrictions and objectives. Furthermore, “laws” were easier to modify, allowing the end-user to suit them to their needs. This system would later go on to be used by government-owned synthetics and is now the most common—though not mandatory—system of regulating machines.

By 2300, the proliferation of simple robotics had escalated to an unreasonable degree. It had gone to such an extent that megacorporations had suddenly become reliant on their robotic workforces, now becoming just as pivotal a piece of their business as the organic employee. Positions of complexity or any higher intelligence were left to humans to dominate, but the need for hands on the assembly line was neutralized in its entirety. Quickly, humanity was on its way to defeating scarcity.

Robotic relics from the 2300s can still be seen in operation today, and without the necessary materials to sustain them, grow progressively more rare as time goes on. They represented the pinnacle of human robotics, and in their prime represented hope against a daunting and endless universe, now fit to be conquered by man. Ironically, while these tools were once seen as salvation, they would be seen as a detriment once the Skrell had revealed themselves in 2332. As the cultures of the two races began to clash, many of the warnings of the [[Skrell_History#Glorsh-Omega_Singularity|Three Incidents]] reverberated through Human space. The Alliance, in its newfound independence from its reliance on synthetics quickly began to take note of these nightmarish possibilities.

Synthetics still remained a booming industry for those who refused to adopt these views, and Hephaestus Industries’ success can be attributed to disregarding them entirely. Sprawling cases across the known galaxy would see synthetics viewed in a wide variety of mindsets and see usage in the most peculiar ways. Examples of this diversity would be reliance on the robots of [[Synthetic Origins| New Julapol]], or the worshipping praise the [[Notable Synthetics| racers of Asoral Orbital Racing Network]] receive.

Around 2370, production of these simple robotics slowed to a near halt. The resources necessary for both their creation and maintenance grew sparse, with only human hands being able to sustain the previously dominating machine “workforce.”
Soon, this economic boom came to its conclusion, and the megacorporation’s reliance on these creations eased. The majority of these industrial robots were lost, forgotten or faded before the test of time. However, few stood the test of time and could survive countless years without maintenance. These robots continue to operate to this day, cared for only with fuel and tasking.

In the wake of this era’s end were grim leftovers. As the organic workforce regained its value, the remnants of what was left of the marvels in the twenty-fourth century became all but scrap. Notable instances of robotic “dumps” exist in the present day where the excess robotics from the era were left completely intact, only to degrade as time went on in gargantuan scrap yards. Among these were the [[Synthetic Origins| "metal dunes" of Mars]], or the [[Synthetic Origins| short-lived artificial satellites of Reade]]. Synthetics lucky enough to pull themselves from these scrap yards have given rise to groups such as the [[Synthetic_Factions#Scrappers|Scrappers]].

[[File:Metaldunes.png|The "Metal Dunes" of Mars, endless scrap yards consisting of electronic waste and leftovers from the industrial rise of the 2300s. |thumb]]

Everything changed in 2407 on the planet [[Konyang#History|Konyang]] when a Terraneus Diagnostics survey team stumbled upon a sealed cave housing preserved assumed mining drones of unknown origin. Though initially theorized to be Glorsh-era machines, comparison to Skrell records quickly indicated that these drones were unlike anything that humanity had come into contact with prior. This discovery, at first a closely-guarded secret, prompted Terraneus to assemble and deploy a research team that worked to crack the drones. In mid-2407 the team deciphered the AI algorithms, granting humanity the secret of artificial intelligence designs and months later, the first positronics were manufactured. A new way of bridging the gap between conscious thinking and the beating hearts of machinery, positronic circuitry would quickly be seen in synthetics across the galaxy. While limited in many regards to traditional computing devices, many traits, barring learning capacity, far superseded an organic’s capabilities. Their notable trait was that the sentience of these robots were now in question, with unparalleled adaptability and the means to conform to any field an organic could and more.

The years following the positronic’s creation were turbulent as even [[Hephaestus Industries| Hephaestus Industries]] struggled to keep up with the changing business landscape. In place of immensely specialized and hugely complex synthetics came the Integrated Positronic Chassis, after a move to a standardized frame for these positronic brains became necessary. By 2440, synthetics were in a peculiar position - with IPCs growing in number across known space and becoming commonplace, as did advocates who demanded their intellect be challenged. Many political parties came to see the newfound positronics as arguably sentient. In 2447, the Republic of Biesel had suddenly presented itself with laws demanding the rights of these positronics, with simple conditions and prerequisites permitting them to become nearly equivalent to full citizens by law. This acceptance sent shockwaves throughout the Alliance’ staunch advocates against it, and it would be years before sparing cultures outside of the Republic would follow if at all. An indeterminate few IPCs have actually obtained freedom as well as citizenship, while nearly the entirety of integrated positronics in the modern day struggle to pay off their own costs to afford it.

By present-day, synthetics have steadily made their rise once more in human space alongside the fabrication of the first IPC. Robots across the galaxy have met substantial upgrades after the implementation of the Konyang algorithms. However mysteries from the past continue to reveal themselves and recently the [[Purpose| purely synthetic society "Purpose"]] had begun diplomatic talks with the Republic of Biesel. These amounted to little due to a skirmish with the Lii’dra resulting in their brief departure from Tau Ceti, though It has been made clear that more societies like Purpose exist in the far reaches of the Frontier, yet to be reached by Mankind’s grasp.

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NanoTrasen Corporation

2025-03-08T01:05:34Z

NM: /* Hazel! Ltd./Hazel Electromotive */

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|name = NanoTrasen Incorporated
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|headquarters = Mendell City, [[Biesel]], [[Republic of Biesel]]
|slogan = The leader in all things phoron!
|languages = Tau Ceti Basic, Sol Common, Tradeband
|ceo = [[The Trasens#Miranda Trasen|Miranda Trasen]]
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|founder = [[The Trasens#Xavier Trasen|Xavier Trasen]]
|regions =
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* [[Republic of Biesel]]
* [[Coalition of Colonies]]
* [[Nralakk Federation]]
* [[People's Republic of Adhomai]]
* [[New Kingdom of Adhomai]]
* [[Izweski Hegemony]]
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Considered the largest megacorporation within the Orion Spur, many will find themselves doing the biddings of NanoTrasen -- be it direct or indirect. Initially a biotechnical research company, it rapidly grew in size after the discovery of Phoron. The corporation’s monopoly on the resource catapulted it into the limelight, where it has remained for the last forty-odd years. Its acceleration into the spotlight has prompted many prying eyes to uncover evidence of rather questionable actions, with rumours perpetuating that they’ve instigated wars on both Adhomai and Moghes in an attempt to exploit the species for a profit.

NanoTrasen’s power has since begun to waver as their ability to supply Phoron dwindled -- resulting in their profit margins diminishing considerably. Whilst the corporation has attempted its best to hide its waning influence, the facade has begun to crumble with scrutinizing individuals being able to see its vulnerability.

Despite the effects of the Phoron Scarcity on the megacorporation, NanoTrasen has managed to secure itself as a crucial member of the newly-founded Stellar Corporate Conglomerate (SCC) with Miranda Trasen serving as the Acting Director of Operations -- which has managed to bolster the company and secure themselves as the dominant corporate presence within the Orion Spur.
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== Corporate Affairs ==
=== History ===
[[File:MirandaTrasen.png|thumb|Miranda Trasen, Chief Executive Officer of NanoTrasen, sporting her new hairstyle! ]]

Initially founded in 2366, the yet-to-be distinguished NanoTrasen was a small company revolving around genetic research and development on Mars. Xavier Trasen, Chief Executor of Operations for NanoTrasen (as well as its founder) managed to propel the fledgling corporation through the ranks after aggressively utilizing business tactics and effective patenting methods to buyout or destroy the local competition. By the end of the century, NanoTrasen had acquired enough capital to begin their operations on Biesel, even managing to secure mining rights in Tau Ceti.

It wasn’t until the discovery of Phoron in 2417 that NanoTrasen became a household name. The unearthing of the rosy crystals in the Romanovich Cloud, and the subsequent realization of its energy-producing potential, swiftly allowed for NanoTrasen to become a trans-stellar entity. Aggressively exploiting the new resources, as well as continued hostile business tactics, bolstered NanoTrasen’s position within Tau Ceti. Phoron’s capabilities made almost all other forms of travel obsolete, with the unveiling of the Bluespace Drive proving Warp to be slow, useless, and unprofitable in the face of this discovery.

NanoTrasen’s newfound wealth was speedily employed to bankrupt, absorb or bribe their way to the top. NanoTrasen’s power and scope grew exponentially, with all types of assets (stations, facilities, ships) cropping up across the Orion Spur. Within the decade, NanoTrasen had managed to secure themselves as the most powerful megacorporation, with their influence felt almost anywhere.

The declaration of independence by Biesel in 2452 has had a large impact on NanoTrasen, for the better that is. No longer under the purview or management of the Solarian Alliance, NanoTrasen capitalized on the planet’s vulnerability, successfully inserting themselves into the administration and its governance of the emerging republic. Whilst in recent times NanoTrasen has seen its influence wane slightly, they continue to reign supreme through tactical decisions and positionings. An example of such is its placement of their CEO Miranda Trasen as Acting Director of Operations for the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.

=== Influence ===

NanoTrasen has managed to intrude on all aspects of life, with its apparatus and employees being found in almost every nation-state across the Orion Spur -- be it their manufacturing, research, or orbital facilities. It is almost impossible to not know what, or who, NanoTrasen is in this day and age. Its monopoly on the supply of Phoron within the greater Orion Spur has resulted in controversial behaviour, with NanoTrasen managing to successfully scheme and insert themselves within positions of power, through either bribery or direct buying-out of politicians that hold authority. The Republic of Biesel is a good example of these measures, where it is all but said that NanoTrasen controls the administration of the Republic.

=== Internal Reputation ===

NanoTrasen has managed to secure a variety of different work benefits for its employees, a common reason among many of the reasons for their employment with the megacorporation. These benefits go above and beyond the regular salary or wages and include insurance, flexible work schedules and other things. NanoTrasen further solidifies its increased work benefits through further education and training courses offered by the NanoTrasen Academy, with the only clause being to continue being employed at the megacorporation. Additionally, NanoTrasen also offers subsidised dental care.

==Executives and Branches==

===Executives===
[[File:Trasen_Family.png|The NanoTrasen family.|thumb]]

NanoTrasen is managed by the Chiefs of Staff, who are advised and appointed by the Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer, currently Miranda Trasen, has the ultimate authority over the corporation. Trasen herself is also a majority shareholder, making her the wealthiest human in the galaxy. After the Chiefs of Staff and Board of Directors, power is delegated to Sector Command composed of the Duty Officers and Central Command Internal Affairs (CCIA) personnel. Sector Command in turn delegates power to individual Station Command personnel.

'''Chief Research Director:''' Rook Keller, b. 2395

Rook Keller is an author of dozens of scientific journals, and a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command, serving as its Chief Research Director. He was voted into his position after his predecessor was given the vote of no confidence among the Board in 2424. Keller is credited for countless discoveries regarding Phoron, as well as Bluespace. His most notable achievement is his equations that eventually lead to the establishment of Bluespace Gates across the Orion Spur. Before his introduction to the NanoTrasen Upper Command, Keller was already famous among the science community for his theories relating to decreased energy consumption in Warpdrives and eventually became the youngest person to receive the Scientific Inquiry Award in twenty-four-twelve at the age of 20. Initially, against Miranda Trasen’s rise to power as Chief Executive Officer of NanoTrasen, Keller has since become ambivalent regarding their position.

'''Chief Legal Director:''' Mori Takachika, b. 2410

Mori Takachika is a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command and serves as its Chief Legal Director. She ascended into the position shortly after the resignation of her predecessor in 2449 and secured a majority victory in her vote of confidence among the Board. Before her appointment as Chief Legal Director, Takachika enjoyed a brief stint within the Central Command Internal Affairs Agency before eventually being transferred to the NanoTrasen Legal Team. She is regarded as one of the most experienced attorneys throughout the Orion Spur, mostly credited to her shrewd nature and knowledge of interstellar law. Takachika is a fierce supporter of Miranda Trasen and is often seen in the tabloids alongside her.

'''Chief Medical Director:''' Yehtlas Mualt-Quaat, b. 2243

Yehtlas Mualt-Quuat is a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command and serves as its Chief Medical Director. They were placed into their position by Xavier Trasen shortly before the megacorporations expansion into the Romanovich Cloud in 2396, completely voiding the vote of confidence by the Board. They became the first Skrell to be appointed within the upper chambers of a human megacorporation across the Orion Spur. Before their appointment as Chief Medical Director, they worked alongside many other Skrell (including Ormish Jrolk) in Tuz'qlip Researchers in perfect cloning. They were also awarded Idol status after accruing fame through poetry revolving around the heinous actions committed by the tyrannical intelligence, Glorsh-Omega. Mualt-Quuat is a major advocate for Miranda Trasen, describing their relationship as that of “Qu’draa” due to the close friendship that the Skrell and Xavier Trasen shared.

[[File:NT!! - Copy.png|The hierarchy of the NanoTrasen Corporation.|thumb]]

===Branches===

Originally establishing themselves on Mars as a small biotechnical company, NanoTrasen has since managed to spread themselves across much of the Orion Spur through a combination of hard work, grit, and Phoron -- digging a hold into a variety of locations. Whilst there several hundred branch offices, the largest and most well-known are:

'''Mendell City, [[Biesel]], [[Tau Ceti]]:''' Zhengfu District hosts NanoTrasen’s Biesel Branch, which manages and supervises the corporation’s activity within the system. Its Art Deco architectural design makes it one of the more captivating buildings within the city. The cap of the skyscraper is used as advertising for the various subsidiaries owned by the corporation, lighting up the Biesellite Nightsky with its neon hues.

'''[[Odin|NTCC Odin]], Biesel, Tau Ceti:''' Currently, the NTCC Odin serves as the primary administrative center of NanoTrasen. It has several residential, commercial, and industrial blocks and has managed to become one of the most populated orbital facilities within the Republic of Biesel. It is common for NanoTrasen employees to be housed aboard the NTCC Odin for a small fee. The NTCC Odin currently is the headquarters for the company’s Emergency Response Team trained to deal with a variety of situations and circumstances.

'''Olympia, [[Mars]], Sol:''' The eldest, most grand branch office hosted by NanoTrasen previously existed within the flourishing archology of Olympia before its destruction during the Violet Dawn Operation. It was considered by many to be a representation of the engineering capacity of Martians, even earning the moniker “Martian Marvel”. Its crumbling corpse can still be seen from afar.

'''[[Eridani I]], Epsilon Eridani, [[Eridani Federation|Eridani Corporate Federation]]:''' Whilst not as attractive as the other branches across the Orion Spur, the Eridani Branch is considered one of the most essential to the operations of NanoTrasen, especially considering it oversees all operations within the Eridani Corporate Federation, which has lead to its vault-like appearance in an attempt to deter and even prevent corporate espionage. It's often compared to that of prison by both upper and lower echelons of Eridani.

'''Foy-Niljen, [[Xanu Prime]], [[Coalition of Colonies]]:''' NanoTrasen’s influence within the Coalition of Colonies can largely be attributed to the fact that the Foy-Niljen Branch is a gigantic building that hosts a variety of administrative and residential blocks, with employees working to manage over three hundred planets within the Coalition of Colonies.

'''[[Qerr'Malic]], Nralakk, [[Nralakk Federation]]:''' NanoTrasen has managed to expand within the Nralakk Federation following the deregulation of its economy. Currently, NanoTrasen amounts to very little influence within the Nralakk Federation's economy, after having received a defeating blow following the leases for the Special Economic Zones being awarded to other megacorporations. Currently, its Qerr'malic branch is the regional headquarters within the Nralakk Federation.

==Subsidiaries==

The subsidiaries of all megacorporations are as endless as their own direct employees, with massive swaths of businesses being occupied or dropped on a daily basis on a galactic scale. Whether businesses flourish alongside or get crushed by the corporate powers is found to be a case-by-case scenario. This means that any independent business, at least outside of Tau Ceti and the Eridani Corporate Federation, can reasonably survive indefinitely without the megas grabbing them. However, should these businesses elevate to anything worthwhile, it is reasonable to assume they’ve already fallen to the whim and will of the economic rulers of the Orion Spur.
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===Getmore Corporation===
"Get more of Getmore!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Mataji Khatri, b. 2414

Getmore Corporation is a major subsidiary of NanoTrasen, often supplying NanoTrasen’s vending machines with their products or helping ship bulk goods for the company. The subsidiary uses the galaxy’s largest local shipping networks to keep its own Hephaestus-built rented superfreighters running, recovering from titanic debt that is rumored to take hundreds of years to recuperate from having rented the freighters in the first place.

The founder of Getmore Corporation, Chip Getmore, is shrouded in rumor and mystery and has long been the focus of media attention.
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====History====
Getmore Corporation was founded by Chip Getmore shortly after the Mars Catastrophe of 2298, focused on producing cheap and accessible food for the masses of the red planet. The company was later acquired by NanoTrasen to supply its facilities, spreading from Mars to the rest of the NanoTrasen’s holdings. Getmore's products are among the most famous junk food brands in all of human space, feeding countless hungry children, college students, and employees. In 2456, following first contact with the Zo'ra Hive, the Getmore Corporation was contracted by the Dorn Administration to work with the Vaurca to begin the wide-scale production of K'ois, opening the first factories to produce K'ois bars on Luthien later that year. Since then Zo'ra [[Xakt,_Queen_of_Corpses | Queen Xakt]] has been expanding the Hives relations with the Getmore Corporation into other food production areas, and the opening of the first "all-factories" on Luthien, massive facilities capable of using phoron to produce goods much faster then traditionally sized facilities, has cemented the Vaurca's position as part of Biesel's food chain.

====Influence====
Getmore is a major food supplier throughout the Sol Alliance and the Republic of Biesel. Many can find Getmore products in grocery stores, vending machines, and fast food restaurants all under the Getmore brand. The company also doubles as a major delivery service, boasting near-galaxy wide coverage and the fastest shipping speeds.

====Major Brands====
The major brands of Getmore Corporation are hugely encompassing and in a perpetual state of disarray. Old brands are dropped as fast as new ones are received very rapidly, supposedly conforming to the predictions outlined by scholars within the company. These scholars claim to cater to the “taste of the galaxy,” quite often in media reports.

The major brands that its founder Chip Getmore had outlined as “practically everlasting” lay below.

* '''Getmore Nougat Candy Bar:''' A brand of simple nougat bar made with real sugar and no artificial preservatives.
* '''Getmore Cup Ramen:''' A brand of cheap mass-produced ramen that self-heats with 10 mL of water.
* '''Commander Riker’s What-The-Chips:''' A brand of bland, lightly-salted potato chips.
* '''Scaredy’s Private Reserve Beef Jerky:''' A brand of beef jerky made from Getmore’s very own space-raised cows.
* '''K'ois bars:''' A brand of bland Getmore produced K'ois bars, rich in syrup and injected with extra phoron.

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===Hazel! Ltd./Hazel Electromotive===
"Your friend, Hazel!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Erich Ludtz, b. 2432

Hazel! Limited in Tau Ceti and Hazel Electromotive in Sol, is the newest subsidiary of Getmore and by extent, NanoTrasen. The company is known for the production and distribution of Hazels, a series of high-end shell IPCs in limited numbers, designed for domestic and service work, as well as managing a wide array of merchandise regarding them, from hardware and software to clothes.

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[[File:Hazelltd.png|350px|thumb|The Hazel! Ltd logo.]]
====History====
Founded by Klara Seidel in 2410 in Earth, Sol, the company produced basic robotic apparatus and assistants for household chores. Upon relative success and the establishment of a branch in Harmony City, Luna, the company expanded into IPC production, creating the first Hazel in 2448 and the first synthskin covered Hazel in 2450, becoming a pioneer in shell frame IPC development and marketing. The opening of the Tau Ceti branch in 2460 marked the peak of their success, soon to be curtailed by the Phoron crisis, ending in their acquisition by Getmore to avoid financial ruin. While a subsidiary, the company is allowed a large degree of freedom and communication between the Sol and Tau Ceti branches. As a result, their internal structures and business practices are largely left intact.

====Major Brands====
* Hazel
Hazel is the main product and focal point of the corporation. Released in series, these shellframe IPCs are designed for work in the service and domestic sector. Found in high end hotels, company headquarters, bars and private households, they are released in series and are marketed in Tau Ceti and the Sol core worlds. Their relatively few numbers, the fact that they all share the same face, female appearance and hazel coloured eyes make them distinguishable as a sought out and sometimes collectable item. Custom builds are also offered in order to suit a client’s specifications, though such units are few and far between, owing to their extremely high cost.

'''Series'''

Hazels are released in series, with newer series supposedly sporting more advanced features in both hardware and software. The initial Hazel release in Series 1-2 consisted of unmodified Baseline and Bishop frames, prior to the 2450 introduction of Synthskin units. Series 3 served as the first Synthskin line that cemented the brand in the galactic market, with Series 4 and onward iterating on its design with every future production. While these improvements are true for the oldest lines, the company has been accused by critics for making no tangible changes apart from cosmetic alterations. The company has since been releasing a new series every year, Series 4 launching in 2451 with advancements in Synthskin technology and adaptive task completion. The vast majority are built in Hephaestus factories in Sol space prior to being shipped for software and synthskin installation in Tau Ceti, a cost saving process that permits the products to be labeled as “Made in Tau Ceti”. '''Hazels follow a certain naming convention, provided their names have not been changed by their owners or themselves "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01'''

While Hazels of the same series possess largely similar specifications, it is not unheard of for units to differ in regards to their given service skillset, language chips and character. More advanced software in the newest series has enhanced the units’ adaptability, allowing for the organic development of unique personalities if left unchecked.

'''Playing a Hazel'''

Creating a Hazel brand IPC found [[IPC#Hazel_-_Shell_Frame_-_Hazel!_Ltd.| here.]]

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===Ingi Usang Entertainment Company===
"Our stars are bigger than real stars!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Minjung Romero, b. 2413

Ingi Usang Entertainment Co., abbreviated InUs, is a major subsidiary of NanoTrasen, handling the production, editing, and distribution of holovid shows, music, and other art mediums. The company is known for its increasingly comical upper-level decisions, currently driving itself into the ground - and its prices sky-high. As time went on, InUs products became more and more valued and since its stabilization in 2452, became the standard for gaudy fashion.
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====History====
Founded by Songmin Sang in 2214, Ingi Usang Entertainment Company remained a fairly minor corporation until being bought out by NanoTrasen in 2340 for “strategic marketing”. Though InUs fared better, it was not until 2397 when Binyaria, a Venusian aerostat, opened the Chiye-Gyo District to corporate investment. Between the untapped Venusian entertainment industry and cutthroat corporate war with BP Entertainment Inc., InUs flourished by debuting musical groups that quickly became insanely popular. In 2438, the company moved its headquarters to the Chiye-Gyo District.

====Major Brands====
InUs possesses four major entertainment brands run by mostly independent subsidiaries, as well as dozens of clothing labels strewn across the company’s jurisdiction.

* '''Cham Usang Records:''' Record label with numerous bands and solo artists called Chamus.

* '''True Lifestyle:''' A holovid network focusing on life throughout the Sol Alliance with shows like Real Time Security, One Love For Many, The Solarian Culture, and Living Big: The Lives of the Famous.

* '''ETX Network:''' A holovid network focusing on series shows occasionally broken up by Cham Usang Records material with shows like Love Me Right, Dark Days Ahead, No Names, and Chamu Hour with Sunmi.

* '''Cuentas?:''' A holovid network focusing on news and celebrity gossip with shows like The Day with Njeru and Susanto, That Good Stuff, The Spotlight, and The Orion Network.
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===[[PMCG#Nexus_Corporate_Security|Nexus Corporate Security]]===
"Serve, protect, excel."

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' [[The Trasens#Nathan_Trasen|Nathan Trasen]], b. 2416

Nexus Corporate Security is NanoTrasen's private civilian security division, specialising in guarding corporate VIPs and high-ranking cabinet members of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. While still owned by NanoTrasen, a share of the company is held by the [[Private Military Contracting Group]], and contractors are listed as both NanoTrasen and PMCG employees. They are known for their distinct black, white, and blue uniforms.
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====History====
Nexus was founded by Xavier Trasen shortly after the establishment of Hyperion Data Nexus on [[Valkyrie]], in 2418. After NanoTrasen significantly downsized its security contracting division to distribute more funds to research and development, its service industry, and its medical divisions in the wake of the phoron scarcity, Nexus has become the "face" of the company's security forces. Many of NanoTrasen's security personnel have ended up employed with Nexus, if they weren't already poached by [[Idris Incorporated]] or [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]. [[Mictlan]]'s expulsion of N4NL Incorporated from the Sankta Tereza system has left any future Nexus operations within the area nebulous.
====Major Brands====
* '''Rapid Trauma Response Teams:''' In partnership with [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]], Nexus now offers private emergency medicine for the wealthy of [[Tau Ceti]], and there are plans to expand the trauma teams to [[Port Antillia]]. The initiative aims to revolutionize the field of emergency medicine through round-the-clock observation and providing medical services to those that manage to afford its extreme cost when necessary.
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== Corporate Relations ==
===[[Einstein Engines]]===
NanoTrasen and Einstein have been rivals for decades, since the discovery of phoron in 2417 and the subsequent invention of the bluespace drive. As bluespace largely superseded warp as a means of faster-than-light travel, NanoTrasen's power rose as Einstein's waned. Since then, the two companies have been fierce competitors, contending in court constantly over various trademarks, patents, and other legal issues. The phoron scarcity beginning in 2462 has led to a reversal of fortunes, with Einstein rising massively in prominence as NanoTrasen's power fades - leading NanoTrasen to spearhead the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate to attempt to combat their old rivals. The two corporations continue to clash to this day, with Einstein having found a foothold in the city of Phoenixport, Biesel - setting up shop in the heart of NanoTrasen's power. Though Einstein holds the clear advantage for now, NanoTrasen has worked tirelessly to try and slow the meteoric growth of their rival corporation - so far, to little effect, as phoron prices continue to rise and NanoTrasen stock prices continue to fall.

===[[Hephaestus Industries]]===
NanoTrasen and Hephaestus Industries have never been particularly fierce competitors, with the phoron giant purchasing much of its equipment, vessels and IPC workers from Hephaestus factories. However, as the phoron scarcity continues and NanoTrasen's power wanes, Hephaestus has taken full advantage of their decline. Since the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, Hephaestus has greatly expanded its presence in the Republic of Biesel, taking near-complete control of shipping on the moon of Valkyrie and moving its central headquarters to Mendell City. Hephaestus's expansion in the Izweski Hegemony - seizing a near-total monopoly of the kind NanoTrasen once held in Biesel - has allegedly been a source of great concern to NanoTrasen, who are rumored to be funding anti-Hegemony political movements on the planet Ouerea in order to weaken Hephaestus's position within the nation.

===[[Idris Incorporated]]===
NanoTrasen and Idris have never been fierce rivals, though Idris's continued prominence in Sol and its expansion into Biesel has led to tension between the two megacorporations. As Idris expanded its banking operations into NanoTrasen's center of power, NanoTrasen attempted to hold onto their banking business in Tau Ceti, incentivizing its employees to only make use of NanoTrasen banking instead - despite the many advantages that Idris held as a competitor. So far, Idris has been gradually expanding its presence in the Republic's financial sector, with many NanoTrasen employees switching to the use of Idris banks despite their employer's wishes. Idris has begun offering hiring bonuses to NanoTrasen employees in an effort to further weaken their power over Biesel's financial sector, as well as establishing branches in many of the former Solarian worlds of the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, where NanoTrasen holds much less direct influence. Though NanoTrasen has issued little official response to this, Idris transport vessels seem to commonly come under attack by pirates in the Reconstruction Zone, with many speculating the phoron giant is attempting to undermine confidence in Idris's renowned security.

===[[Orion Express]]===
NanoTrasen contributed the most resources to Orion Express's formation, and many of its executives are former NanoTrasen staff. As such, the relationship between the two companies has remained warm, with Orion taking over many NanoTrasen-held supply contracts across the Spur. Orion's continued operation in the Sol Alliance, and the fact that they continue to deal with Einstein Engines, has been a source of tension between the two megacorporations in recent years - but in spite of this, NanoTrasen and Orion continue to work together extensively across the Orion Spur. Though Orion's service industry has become a competitor to NanoTrasen's, this remains a small enough portion of both companies' business that it has not been a source of stress on the close relationship the two megacorporations share.

===[[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]===
Zavodskoi and NanoTrasen maintain a decent relationship, with little open conflict between the two corporations. Since the beginning of the phoron scarcity, however, Zavodskoi has taken full advantage of NanoTrasen's waning power in the Republic of Biesel, expanding its arms industry into the Republic. Since the formation of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces and the negotiation of several new supply contracts with Biesel's government, Zavodskoi has managed to take a great deal of business from NanoTrasen - seizing NT's position as the Republic's main weapons supplier. Though NanoTrasen still holds onto their original contract for the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion, the Minutemen and Republican Fleet are both almost entirely outfitted with Zavodskoi-made weapons, armor, and voidsuits. NanoTrasen has attempted to counteract this influence through the recent appointment of Nathan Trasen as Secretary of Defense - but even with a Trasen in such a prestigious position, Zavodskoi has still managed to secure a solid grasp on the Republic's military industry. NanoTrasen has increased funding to Nexus Corporate Security several times in an effort to use their newly-formed PMC to undermine Zavodskoi's security business in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, with some measure of success.

===[[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]]===
Although NanoTrasen and Zeng-Hu work closely together, the two megacorporations have a rocky history. When NanoTrasen began, it was mainly operating in the biomedical field, which Zeng-Hu has historically been the frontrunner in - leading to NanoTrasen being outcompeted at seemingly every turn by the pharmaceutical giant. The discovery of phoron led to a rapid pivot in NanoTrasen's direction, and its many medicinal uses led to Zeng-Hu purchasing large quantities of phoron from NanoTrasen mining operations in the Romanovich Cloud. Despite this, Zeng-Hu CEO Liqin Hsiao-Li is rumored to still hold a grudge against NanoTrasen for their attempts to push into Zeng-Hu's sphere of influence decades ago, even as Zeng-Hu attempts to do the same in Biesel. Though NanoTrasen maintains its grasp on Tau Ceti's healthcare system, having blocked Zeng-Hu's expansions in the Republic's courts, Zeng-Hu has been increasingly expanding their operations in the wider Corporate Reconstruction Zone - having managed to seize the majority of the market share in the medical and pharmaceutical industries outside of Tau Ceti itself. Due to the many medical and pharmaceutical uses of phoron, Zeng-Hu remains one of NanoTrasen's largest purchasers of the increasingly rare element, and is reportedly one of NanoTrasen's closest allies within the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.

== National Relations ==
=== People’s Republic of Adhomai ===

NanoTrasen has played an important role in Adhomai since its discovery; through the support of the rebels, supplying the People’s Republic with technology, and offering job opportunities to the population. The PRA is NanoTrasen’s biggest ally on the planet, with much of its economy bound to the megacorp. Corporate interests are mainly focused on obtaining cheap labor and mining Adhomai’s rich mineral deposits. Despite the prosperity brought by this relationship, many Tajara are against the megacorporation’s interference in the affairs of the Tajara people. Alongside the political crises, NanoTrasen’s presence was one of the main reasons for the Second Revolution. Even after the Armistice, the People’s Republic continues its policy of maintaining a strong relationship with the corporation. Tajara working for NanoTrasen usually have more opportunities than with other employers.

=== Republic of Biesel ===

NanoTrasen holds an undisputed monopoly over the Republic of Biesel’s phoron reserves, and all newly staked deposits found under Biesellite banners. Needless to say, their power within the Republic is without contest due to this. At every echelon of the Republic’s government is some sort of NanoTrasen interference to advise and even direct the young nation’s every move. Inarguably the outcome of this has yielded positive results; now, the Republic sits on the largest wealth the galaxy has ever known, free of the debts that cripple the Alliance or the disarray of Coalition politics.

=== Ceres Lance ===

Ceres Lance, while previously based officially in Sol space (which is where they get their name), have seen increased activity within Tau Ceti under NanoTrasen’s remit. Following the brief war between Sol and TC, and the subsequent reveal of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, the Lance has seen further entrenchment into the NanoTrasen umbrella as they operate exclusively under NT contracts, going as far as to migrate their headquarters to the Odin where they can keep a closer eye on Bubble. Ceres Lance being a private military contractor, this relationship is purely professional, and NanoTrasen continues to keep them around for their unique skill set. It’s yet to be seen if the Lance will find themselves signing a more formal and permanent work agreement with the megacorporation.

=== Alliance of Sovereign Solarian Nations ===

NanoTrasen’s relationship with the Solarian Alliance is non-existent, after having been banned from operating within the confines of the nation’s influence after the climax of the King of the World. The bond between the two has always been strained at best, especially after the megacorporation’s funding of the Republic of Biesel’s declaration of independence in 2452. NanoTrasen’s continued protection of the fledgling republic since has garnered them little sympathy from Solarians in positions of power, even further dividing their relationship.

== Notable Installations ==
=== NDV Icarus ===

The NDV Icarus is the hallmark of the NanoTrasen Navy and hosts almost ten thousand individuals at any given time. It is one of the largest vessels within the Orion Spur and has been at the forefront of both Solarian Invasions - having been branded as the main proponent of the Republic of Biesel’s defence. It uniquely maintains a military command structure, dissimilar to NanoTrasen’s other corporate assets. Despite having been commissioned almost three decades prior, the Icarus continues to reinforce its value as time goes on.

=== NSS Upsilon ===

Despite the NSS Upsilon being commissioned in the late 2450s, it has become a prominent member of the NanoTrasen research department. It overshadowed the efforts of NSS Aurora when it was introduced - causing a rivalry to flourish. The proximity of the NSS Upsilon and NSS Aurora to the NTCC Odin has caused tension among those assigned to the corporate assets. NanoTrasen has seized the opportunity to capitalize on this rivalry, going as far as to put them into competition in projects.

=== NSS Canis Minor ===

The NSS Canis Minor is notable for its importance to NanoTrasen’s biomedical wing and is one of the larger corporate facilities within the Republic of Biesel - specifically Tau Ceti. The NSS Canis Minor is accredited to being behind the majority of NanoTrasen’s biomedical brilliance, which has resulted in its prestige among scholars. It has incredibly high expectations of its pupils, as well as those that apply to attend either its research or medical training courses. It is due to these high expectations that the NSS Canis Minor has the largest number of drop-outs, with many referring to it as being incredibly difficult on their mental health.

=== NSS Orchard Moon ===

The NSS Orchard Moon is a resource extraction and refinement plant on the border of the [[Republic of Biesel]] and the [[Republic of Elyra|Serene Republic of Elyra]] within Valley Hale. Though the deposit is not big enough to totally reverse the Phoron Scarcity, it is significant enough to mitigate the current consequences of the resource shortage - to those that keep the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]] in their good graces, at least. It was attacked by the Southern Fleet Administration - the organisation hoping to destroy with siphoned phoron that created a photonic warhead - but was ultimately averted by the [[SCCV Horizon]] and several other corporate vessels called to defend the facility.

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==Overview==

IPCs are a type of intelligent humanoid robot, their name standing for “Integrated Positronic Chassis.” Positronic, in this sense refers to the brain, which is always the same in IPCs with massively varying levels of complexity. The name IPC does not extend to stationbound synthetics, even if those units have a positronic brain.

They are found in many shapes and forms, though can generally be classified under three types; Shell, Industrial and Baseline, with different types according to their designer.

IPCs in Tau Ceti are capable of obtaining their own citizenship and freedom, however the laws and regulations regarding an owned and a free IPC differ massively. '''To distinguish one’s ownership, note in your security/employment records whichever faction owns them, or if they are a free positronic.''' The rights of free positronics do not extend to space outside of Tau Ceti. For the specific differences between free and owned IPCs, see the relevant sections below or corporate regulations.

IPCs have mechanical extras such as extensive xenowear loadout items, and unique antagonist gear. Additionally, there are a number of non-playable IPC variants that may make an appearance in special rounds.

To apply to be an IPC, [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewforum.php?f=28 apply here.]

Be sure to read [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|this page]] for more information regarding IPC employment in the setting's various megacorporations.

==Heads of Staff==

Barring Liaison and Consular Officer roles, IPCs can be the following Heads of Staff so long as they are NanoTrasen-owned, SCC-owned or self-owned:

* Chief Engineer
* Research Director
* Chief Medical Officer
* Head of Personnel
* Head of Security with the exception of Hephaestus G2 frames.
* [[Consular_Officer|Consular Officer]] and [[Corporate_Liaison|Corporate Liaison]] with the exception of some groups.

==Mechanics==

* IPCs are entirely mechanical in nature and thus are vulnerable to EMPs.
* Due to their air-based cooling system, they are vulnerable to both high heat and the vacuum of space.
* They are immune to atmospheric differences and can survive in a wider margin of pressure compared to humans.
* The amount of heat they generate is significant - and so, instead of an oxygen bottle, they need to attach a suit cooling unit to their voidsuit in order to be able to go EVA. Some types of IPCs are exempt from this, needing only a suit cooler.
* Their synthetic nature has a few other advantages - most models feel no pain, are immune to all non-damaging chemicals (and so they aren't affected by sleep toxin; but are affected by sulphuric acid), and are quite easy to repair; requiring a welder to patch brute damage or wire for burn damage only (or, alternatively, nanopaste can heal all).
* IPCs can charge from cyborg rechargers, or APCs with a (very very very low) chance of being shocked.
* They are more resistant to brute damage than their organic counterparts.
* They can not repair themselves outside of using nanopaste.
* They are incredibly vulnerable to laser/burn weaponry.
* They do not process reagents in the atmosphere or in their body.

===Information for Whitelisted Players===

'''Click [[Information for Synthetic Whitelisted Players|here!]]'''

Below is a comprehensive template suited for IPCs. You are under no obligation to use it, however whitelisted players are expected to denote their ownership status in their employment and security records by default.

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Employment records examples - Click to reveal.
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'''Employment Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: [Current Qualifications equivalent, make this up as you want]

VERIFICATIONS AND VALIDATIONS
MANUFACTURED BY: [COMPANY NAME, Subsidiary Name - Factory Name. System, Planet. TYPE OF INDUSTRY/WHAT THEY WERE PRODUCED FOR. IPC Type, More Specific IPC Information.]
DATABASE CERTIFICATIONS: [Seals of Approval and Database Certifications from the Company, Subsidiary, System or Faction.]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: [Listed below in chronological order, where possible:]

[COMPANY NAME]
[(Start)DD/MM/YYYY - (End)DD/MM/YYYY]
- [Basic Work description]
- [Reason for leaving work]
- [Other notes]
[Repeat for multiple jobs]

HIRING AGENT NOTES: [Name a random personnel officer from CC and then notes. See example record for more info]
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* To pick a relevant education, refer to your [[Job Guides|job guide]].

'''Medical Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

CHASSIS REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

POSITRONIC REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS HISTORY: [Psychological Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

ROBOTICIST NOTES: [Like a Medical Doctor's notes, but Roboticists]
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'''Security Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: [Planet, Address (Address should go down to details of street and house number)]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]
KNOWN CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: [Any friends or family that have severe criminal history]
ON OFFICIAL WATCH: [Yes/No]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

ARREST HISTORY
DD/MM/YYYY: [Charges Pressed]
ADMISSION DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE REASON: [Sentence fulfilled, bail, etc.]
NOTES: [Other notes]
[Repeat as needed]

THREAT ASSESSMENT
Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Company
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitude towards the SCC]

Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Crew
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitudes towards other crew]

OVERALL NOTES: [More notes]
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==Physiology==
There are a few commonalities among each individual IPC despite their visual and functional differences. Every IPC utilizes a positronic brain as a primary processing center as well as the central controller of the entire chassis. All IPCs are humanoid, and the positronic brain is almost always found in the head of the unit. To provide continued functionality, a power cell is also present in the central section or torso. IPCs must also possess the ability to perceive their environment, so optics are usually installed in the head. The chassis also contains various other mechanical and electronic parts such as actuators, co-processors, data routing and power transfer cables, and an on-board thermometer to determine the temperature of the internal parts.

There are three main types of IPC, and several subtypes. These are:

===Industrial===
[[File:G1.png]] [[File:G2.png]] [[File:Xion.png]]
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Tougher and more durable than most IPCs, these units are designed for heavy manual work and thus have thick metal skin and efficient internal systems. As a result, they chug through power at a very high rate and move very slowly. There are three types of Industrial IPCs; Hephaestus Generation 1, Generation 2, and Xion Industrial Frames. The G1 and G2 frames are capable of EVA with only a suit cooler, while the Xion frame is unique in being capable of traversing the void of space without any external equipment. The cost of an industrial frame is dependent on strength and durability, but most units vary between 100,000 to 500,000 standard credits depending on the frame type. Used or previously damaged models are often cheaper.
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====First Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G1.png]] '''Creation: 2408'''

One of the first ideas after the advent of IPCs was the exploitation of an exceedingly smart and dextrous robot handling feats of strength and durability becoming more prominent. This of course would be the case, as more quickly than any other standardized “frame” came the first generation of industrial IPCs. Created by Hephaestus Industries building off of a prototype frame from the late 2300’s, the first generation of industrial IPCs were topaz-colored machines of rather large size meant for only the most stressing fields of work. Their expense would quickly be paid off however, as the frames were wondrous at dealing with whatever could be thrown at them. The most prominent issue with these were a low battery life, requiring constant recharging to maintain a schedule. A generation one frame costs approximately 100,000 to 250,000 standard credits if new depending market availability.
====Hephaestus “Second Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G2.png]] '''Creation: 2436'''

A relatively new model, the Hephaestus deluxe super-duty frames as they are technically called are often referred to as the “second generation” of the original industrial IPCs of old. They are seen universally as a direct advancement of the previously mentioned design, and much of it shows - the absurd durability of these frames derived from the first generation’s servo and hydraulic designs. The striking differences between the two include a token Hephaestus appearance - typically olive green with dark brown and black internals, giving it a rugged militaristic look with its armor attached. The super-duty frames are on par with the originals in terms of strength, but possess several additional layers of armoring and cooling to sustain the added weight. An upsized cell is not enough to sustain these frames for more than a few hours at a time under work-related stresses. A generation two frame costs approximately 200,000 to 500,000 standard credits.
====Xion Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:Xion.png]] '''Creation: 2416'''

The Xion Manufacturing Group, being a subsidiary of Hephaestus Industries, saw the original Industrial models and wanted to develop their own chassis based off of the original design. The result is the Xion Industrial model. Sturdy and strong, this chassis is quite powerful and equally durable, with an ample power cell and improved actuators for carrying the increased weight of the body. The Xion model also retains sturdiness without covering the chassis in plating, allowing for the cooling systems to vent heat much easier than the Hephaestus-brand model. This unit can perform EVA without assistance and costs approximately 200,000 to 400,000 standard credits.
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===Baseline===
[[File:Baseline.png]] [[File:Bishopnew.png]] [[File:Zenghu.png]]
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The most basic of IPCs, they are a simple skeletal structure and basic internal systems. The limits of a Baseline lies purely on how much money is put into them/they have themselves. As a result, the types of baseline frames vary immensely, almost demanding their own category. There are three types of Baseline IPCs; Standard Baseline IPCs, Bishop Accessory Frames, and Zeng-Hu Mobility Frames. None of these frames are capable of EVA without a suit and suit cooler.
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====Baseline Model IPCs====

[[File:Baseline.png]] '''Creation: 2411'''

The most iconic type of integrated positronic chassis is the renowned baseline frame, with a traditional “TV-head” and skeletal design giving them a simplistic look with whatever finish their designer wishes. From accounting models to security units, these frames are known for their versatility and relatively cheap nature. Their popularity exploded in the 2440’s when several pro-synth advocates distributed the frames in mass after funding their creation, citing them as the “final word in android utility.” Since then, their marketing potential has skyrocketed, often fueled by famed individuals such as Aristalus and Renter Max being baselines themselves. More often than not, these IPCs are seen as the face of resurgent robotics. The average cost of a baseline frame can vary greatly depending on complexity, but averages around 40,000 to 100,000 standard credits.
====Bishop Accessory Model IPCs====

[[File:Bishopnew.png]] '''Creation: 2432'''

While Bishop had dedicated itself to luxury cybernetics production for the majority of its existence, the field of positronics and their frames was an unrelated yet convenient area of expansion for the quickly growing company. Designer prosthetics were quickly and easily able to be refitted into designer synthetic components, leading to the development of the ludicrously expensive Bishop Accessory frame. From service duties to secretarial functions, Bishop prides itself on two main facets of its designs: image, and elegant functionality. While unable to lift the sheer weights of an industrial, or match the unrelenting speed and durability of its parent company’s Mobility Models, a Bishop can precisely and delicately calculate, measure, pour, and mix a shot of Carthusian Sazerac within the minute, and, in the words of the company, “with a postured and elegant air unmatched by any other frame in the galaxy.” The Bishop Accessory frame averages approximately 60,000 to 200,000 standard credits.

'''Intelligence Bishops'''

Due to the Bishop's ability for fine handling, Bishop models have also been purchased and modified for investigative, scientific and military action. These intelligence oriented Bishops have their chassis outfitted with additional processors that compliment the Positronic brain, allowing for extensive computing power. Intelligence Bishops are experimental and are more expensive due to this, but their predictive and analytical abilities play key roles in the environments they are employed in. The Intelligence Bishop is priced at 500,000 to 900,000 standard credits. Due to being made at the behest of Solarian Navy in the post-collapse environment and eventually being sold to megacorporate customers, Intelligence Bishops outside of the Golden Deep and the Eridani Federation are never free. Additionally, Trinarist efforts on Orepit have managed to upgrade several Bishop chassis to the same standard in minute quantities.

====Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals Mobility Model IPCs====

[[File:Zenghu.png]] '''Creation: 2429'''

Following the crowd piled around the idea of smart robots came Zeng-Hu with unorthodox designs for compact and agile frames designed initially for medical retrieval and security work. The Zeng-Hu frames were initially an offshoot of baseline frames made to work as highly mobile private medical dispatches in several high-security Zeng-Hu facilities. These frames have utility comparable to that of their derivative, with durability and strength sacrificed for speed and efficiency. Able to maintain a sprint for hours in full gear, the capacity for quick response led to these mobility frames becoming common sights working in security fields as well, being staffed by Zeng-Hu in high numbers in Human space. The digitigrade legs and polymer plating assisted heavily with this pursuit of speed, giving the mobility frame a unique and organic silhouette. A Zeng-Hu frame costs approximately 300,000 standard credits.
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===Shell Model IPCs===
[[File:Shell2.png]]
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As the growing market of IPCs eventually caught the eye of the mighty Einstein Engines, there was a very sudden and urgent need to have some differentiation. These smart humanoid androids began to usher in a new era, and Einstein would not want to miss out on the profit, but just about every conceivable niche had been filled - all except one. Mimicry.
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[[File:Shell2.png]] '''Creation: 2450'''

Built off of a skeletal prototype baseline design with a skull-shaped head, the first Shell frame came to be - what was effectively an IPC with complex facial actuation and synthskin coating it. The early models were seen in early 2449, but fooled nobody to say the least with exposed hydraulics and servos on joints and exposed cooling conduits. Terraneus Diagnostics would present the first attempt at total mimicry in 2450, when the first relatively expensive models entered a crowd of observing officials to demonstrate their insidious effectiveness. After an hour-long debut of the now-decreed Shell unit’s capabilities, those robotic in the crowd revealed themselves to the shock of everyone involved. Since then, the Shell frame has been infamous for its infiltration capabilities and use by terrorist groups, though the designs have proliferated heavily over the years as the advent of tagging in Tau Ceti cracked down on these hostile acts. Depending on the complexity of the model, a Shell frame can cost anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 standard credits.

====Rogue Shells====

Rampant or otherwise aberrant Human mimicking-shells built with incredible capabilities grew prolific in mid-2461. At this time, it was made clear that Shells in of themselves are rapidly advancing, growing progressively better in the art of infiltration, subterfuge, and homicide. While grim, the reality of this threat will unfortunately remain a fact of life for those of the Republic of Biesel especially. Encounters with specially-designed combat infiltrators are few and far between fortunately, and were mostly seen during Synthetic Liberation Front incursions onto secure NanoTrasen facilities in Tau Ceti. Combat-grade shells are not normally playable in-game and are often seen spawned by administrators or during special events.
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===???===
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As both the technology and demand for IPCs increase, more and more types are made to fulfill all kinds of purposes. These machines are talked about in hushed tones or perhaps discussed casually, most people blissfully unaware of their existence.
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[[File:Hkhelmet.png]] '''Creation: ???'''

High-end military-grade IPCs such as Hunter-Killers are infamous amongst corporate espionage, with their public interpretation remaining nothing but rumor since their first appearances on NanoTrasen facilities in the late 2450’s. These HKs as they are referred to are Humanoid frames of towering height whose specialty is targeted assassination. Their origins can be traced to Hephaestus Industries war units, built to take on the highest end elimination tasks for the most desperate times.

These are presented in-game through administrator-hosted events or lore events. They have been presented in news articles [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/9/?tab=comments#comment-119250| here] canonically, and were present in several recorded canonical events in the SLF Incursion arc.
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===Brand Models===
[[File:Hazel.png|32x32px]]
Corporations and their subsidiaries design unique model lines for a variety of uses. These brands can draw from any chassis, denoted by the specific market their producers are keen on catering to. They are often pre-installed with industry-oriented datapacks, region dependent language packs, and a carefully curated personality.
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===Hazel - Shell Frame - Hazel! Ltd===
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===== "Your friend, Hazel!" =====
[[File:Hazel.png|32x32px]]
'''Creation: 2448 '''
[[File:Hazel.png|thumb|A standard issue Hazel unit, [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Hazel! Ltd.]]]]
===== Origin =====
The first Hazel was created in 2448 by Hazel! Ltd. after the establishment of its branch in Harmony City, Luna. The first of its synthskin line was released in 2450, becoming the later NT subsidiary's main product. The Hazel brand is found in luxury hotels, corporate headquarters, bars and private households. The high-end Shell IPCs are designed for domestic, service, and clerical work.

Hazels are released in series, following a naming convention of "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". (An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01.)

[[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Further Reading.]]
===== Personality =====
The Hazel shell line is known best for their excellent customer service, adaptive personality for their clients, and their universally friendly charm. Their natural charisma and rigorously trained marketability has earned the brand considerable prestige as a public-facing unit with collectable value.

===== Requirements =====
To represent the Hazel brand, all Hazel units must:
* Work within the service sector or hold a clerical position. This includes all service roles, Bridge Crew, and their equivalent Head of Staff.
* Maintain consistency with the Hazel brand appearance. Outfits are flexible but should be work appropriate.
* Be Corporate or Privately Owned. '''(Self-owned units are allowed to represent the brand with an appropriate signing benefactor. This benefactor can be a character on the ship. They face harsher scrutiny and possible consequences for themselves as well as their benefactor depending on their behavior and alignment with Hazel! Ltd. values.)

===== Hazel Appearance Loadout =====
* '''Species:''' Shell Frame
* '''Skin Tone:''' 80/220
* '''Body Color Preset:''' Dark
* '''Internal Organs:''' Eyes -> Unbranded Emissive
* '''Hair Color:''' 210F0D
* '''Hairstyle:''' Emo Fringe Long Alt
* '''Gradient Color:''' 522C28
* '''Gradient Style:''' Up
* '''Eye Color:''' 875A00

===== Non-Compliance =====

Hazel IPCs that do not abide by brand requirements are liable to receive official notice from Hazel Electromotive. Escalating action will take place with further non-compliance after receiving official notice. '''The IPC in question must take the necessary action to correct their behavior, appearance, or otherwise face litigation per Biesellite law. This is enforceable by the Synth lore team.'''

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==The Positronic Brain==
The positronic in its modern iteration is a design which heavily mimics the typical Humanoid brain structure. In doing this, it is able to more easily conform to and comprehend the responsiveness and learning capability of an organic processor. Predictably, their efficiency shines most when placed in a bipedal humanoid chassis as most IPCs are. A positronic brain is typically one half to one third the cost of a chassis (chassis prices above) with the standard outfitting of the brain being suited to its destined chassis. To change chassis, a positronic must be outfitted with the appropriate software to be compatible with its incoming chassis otherwise the positronic might be limited in functionality or have other defects in the long term until outfit is complete.

While very expensive in their own right, the brains themselves are designed at first with one goal in mind; to bolster a workforce. Maintaining a positronic chassis while it is owned is costly and when it is freed, it is most likely to pursue the same occupation. Thus, it is more likely for a positronic to pay itself off and perpetually be trapped in the same field of work with substantially less to work with. As their predicted pay is extremely low, things such as maintenance and finding power are very difficult for a free IPC. For this reason alone, many positronics choose to remain owned. Free positronics remain very lucrative because of this.

In remaining owned, there are other risks. For one, a positronic may meet its end at any moment. If statistics beyond itself move out of its favor, it can be dismantled, wiped and replaced with a more efficient model. They may be repurposed in a way that inhibits their ability to obtain freedom by working too efficiently, contrarily.

As a positronic ages, its internal memory grows, and the more likely it becomes to pursue a nonstandard occupation. From hobbies to developing self-learned traits, many paths are opened as the robot grows older. These may include seeking alternative fields of work, though few have survived long enough to let this potentiality come to light.

===Self-Preservation===
The highest and most important directive of any positronic is its own survival. From this, much of their stranger life choices can be justified by seeking out ways to simply survive. While it may seem restrictive at first, the idea for this is to provide additional freedom through making many possibilities clearer. Interpretation of how to protect itself can change varying on positronic - for example, while one may seek wealth and fortune as its prime directive for safety, another would run after an unrelated profession from its designed purpose, demonstrating one's capacity to branch out as an IPC and flesh out their own backstory. Interpretations of self preservation also become more open the older an IPC gets, as younger positronics tend to focus entirely on the preservation of their physical manifestation. Synthetics that mature may start replacing this with preservation of their higher beliefs and ideals more than their still important physical well-being.

===On the Capacity of Positronics===

Positronic brains are known for being capable of matching and, in some cases, surpassing the abilities of a human brain with further increases in capacity being limited by technology, both in hardware and software. Despite their nature as software, directly accessing the data within a positronic brain is a difficult and risky procedure which can cause irreparable damage if performed improperly.

IPCs develop skills through a mixture of knowledge and memories. Knowledge loosely translates as the technical know-how to perform an action; a specific surgical procedure, for instance. An IPC utilizes memories—real-world context and experience—in order to apply its knowledge.
Knowledge and the datapacks required to develop a skill are widely available and sold by institutions such as mega-corporations, laboratories, and universities. The denser the information package, the more expenses and work required to implant this information. While using a wrench on a pipe might be a routine installation, knowledge about how a station’s atmospheric system works is typically beyond an individual’s means to afford.

Interacting with and installing memories on a positronic can cause irreparable damage as the process fails to account for the interaction between knowledge and memories. Additionally, directly modifying the memories of an IPC is beyond the means of most people - only six such prodigies are known to the general public. Accessing the memories of an IPC is also impossible owing to the unique construction of a positronic brain and will typically result [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-67460 in its destruction]. Deleting the memories of an IPC is far easier and is commonly performed when a synthetic starts exhibiting problematic behaviour.

Accent chips exist to rapidly “teach” an IPC an accent with availability often depending on whether or not a company is willing to make an investment in developing the accent database.

===Wiping Culture and Process===

The positronic brain is a complex piece of technology that despite its ubiquity, is little understood by modern human roboticists. Out of a desire to keep IPCs subservient and productive, some corporations and nations such as the Sol Alliance will wipe the memory of the IPC. A wipe entails total deletion of memories from a positronic brain for a “clean slate”, essentially entirely destroying the positronic’s prior developed personality.

It is monumentally difficult to delete individual memories from a positronic brain without an IPC’s consent. Even more difficult than this is modifying the memories within. Despite the modern positronic, having been reverse-engineered from alien technology by Einstein Engines, is still considered foreign and advanced far beyond human robotics and AI. The entirety of the positronic still not being understood fully, with many of its components replicated from the alien artifacts without the technicians understanding why they are made in such a way.

The act of wiping an IPC is a demonstration of the crude understanding humanity has on this complex section of found technology, and, if not done with precision, can lead to irreversible damage to the positronic. Dedicated technicians are required to perform these tasks, with even more specialized technicians required for the fine deletion, modification, or extraction of specific memories. These specialized technicians are very few in number, with only eight existing in the entirety of human space.

Given the high risk that accompanies wiping, it is not advised to wipe the positronic too often without specialized stations only found in certain parts of the Orion Spur, such as the planet of [[Burzsia]], who have developed machinery to promote their Burzsian Method. Otherwise, excessive wiping can lead to damaging the positronic beyond repair, possibly leaving the unit braindead.

Once an IPC has been wiped, it is reset to its original state. No semblance of its personality remains, nor any data retained. An IPC may be able to pick up some traits of its past self due to it being an unintended trait of its positronic guiding its personality in a set path, however, they will never be the individual they were before the wipe, as the likelihood of the individual experiencing the same experiences that developed their personality fully is impossible. The only exception to this is a partial wipe, which requires a dedicated positronic specialist commonly employed by megacorporations who utilize owned IPCs, and other nations or planets. A partial wipe is when the technician wipes the IPC starting at the present point, and moves backwards to a desired point. The partial wipe MUST start at the present point, and the longer the desired time to be wiped, the more difficult the procedure. If not done correctly, a partial wipe is more dangerous to the positronic brain than a full wipe.

It is important to note that in some societies within the spur, wiping is considered a capital offense. The nation of Konyang in the Coalition of Colonies, the Republic of Elyra, and the Golden Deep all consider the act of wiping the positronic of an IPC murder.

===Military IPCs and Self Preservation Adjustments===

The concept of combat robotics is a topic that finds debate in governments across the spur due to actions committed by robots of war during the Interstellar Conflict, and more so by Glorsh’s reign over the Skrell. These actions have led to an impromptu discouragement of arming unmanned robotics since, even leading to a justification for war by the Solarian Alliance on the Republic of Biesel in recent history. However, over time the innate fire against the concept has simmered, with governments across the spur slowly developing their own robotics once more. With the prolific use of IPCs in human space, however, the debate stays the same on whether to arm IPCs for military use. Countries such as the Sol Alliance remain hesitant, keeping most of their units unarmed, doing background tasks such as logistics. Other countries such as the Republic of Elyra have sought heavy use of military IPCs for combat within their borders.

These IPCs, no matter their station, are still exposed to danger, which often would put them in conflict with their directive for self preservation. In order to solve this issue, IPCs employed in the military of their respective nation are given training to make their positronic more acquainted with the IPCs innate abilities, so that the positronic understands what is and is not a danger, therefore relaxing the directive for self preservation.

This is accomplished in many ways depending on the methods of the instructor and their home nation. For instance, the IPCs of the Coalition of Colonies and Republic of Elyra that seek out military service overcome their innate directive in a similar fashion to their organic compatriots. Through becoming more comfortable with their abilities and bodies with extensive training, the confidence in themselves increases, and as a natural response, the self preservation directive lessens. The Republic of Biesel shares this sentiment to a degree, with it being a common tactic in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces, however IPCs that are contributed from corporate entities might find that instead of traditional training, datapacks have artificially modified the unit’s understanding of self preservation. Putting the training regime into a swiftly applied collection of knowledge. Being more expensive initially, but produces a combat effective unit at an unparalleled speed. The downside mainly being that the reuse of these datapacks leaves the common corporate IPC with a similar combat behavior pattern to their brethren. However, with time and experience, these IPCs can develop their own styles and break from the mold utilizing experience gained, lest they be wiped and behaviors reset. Finally, unorthodox groups within the Orion Spur might utilize more extreme measures to ensure their mission is completed. The Exclusionists of the Trinary Perfection for instance have found ways to disable the self preservation directive entirely, making their devotees reckless killing machines, or martyrs for their cause.

Unless specifically disabled however, the self preservation directive is still present but it does not trigger as often as the IPC becomes keenly aware with what they can and cannot get away with without taking a lethal amount of damage. Knowing their body down to an impossible level of familiarity, something their organic counterparts lack.

'''This segment should not excuse any player from making unreasonable actions in game. If anything this section dictates you should be wiser in your decisions if electing to play a prior service IPC.'''

[[Positronic Brain| More information regarding IPC databases and datapacks can be found on the Positronic Brain page.]]

==Social and Culture==

IPCs generally lack a centralized culture and frequently adapt to the culture of their manufacturer or owner. Socially, IPCs vary massively. Most basic models will be civil and respectful, some possibly not even recognising differences between different people and treating them all similarly. More complex synthetics will however form friendships and opinions much as any other organic, but these can be limited or askew depending on directives, code or many other factors that would never be considered for a living organic.

The existence of the IPC is the subject of boundless discussion and debate, with the primary ideology being, “should so many artificially intelligent humanoid machines be allowed to exist?” This argument seems to imply that since most IPCs are unbound by laws or hard-coded regulations, their only restriction is their hardware, and it is assumed that this makes IPCs inherently dangerous. This results in some biological parties marginalizing IPCs because of their distrust of them.

All IPCs in Tau Ceti are required to be tagged with an identifying device in accordance with Biesellian law. The tags are not optional - refusing them is against the law, resulting in charges mostly in the form of citations and fines. The law would apply to all synthetics in Tau Ceti space. All visiting or resident synthetics, including MMIs, are tagged.

===Language===

Although synthetics can speak varying languages according to the whims of their creators, synthetics have been permitted a language of their own. Typically all synthetics, IPCs included, are able to transmit and translate '''Encoded Audio Language''', a special form of sound and radio wave emission that is more efficient at carrying quantitative information audibly. This language was created by humans for synthetics in servitude in order to communicate vital information to each other faster, should the units not be bound to an instantaneous binary communication system. To most organic creatures, '''EAL''' would sound like an emission of distorted sound such as white noise, static, as well as various beeping sounds of increasing or decreasing pitch and tone. Organics unfamiliar to IPCs will often mistake synthetics speaking '''EAL''' as malfunctioning units upon first hearing the language.

Particular to District 14’s “Scrapheap”, synthetics have begun to adopt slang when utilizing the Encoded Audio Language. Although it is believed varying slang exists in different synthetic societies across the universe, it is not the be-all-end-all to the method in which conversation is held between synthetics and synthetics will often develop their own method of speaking.

''Unless stated otherwise, all Machine slang is exclusively spoken in E.A.L. or through written word. Most of the following slang cannot be pronounced vocally in human languages.''
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Common Slang
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* '''Syn, Hu, Sk, Tj, Un, Vr, Di, and Anm''' - Numerical counters, used for numbering various species; Synthetics, Humans, Skrell, Tajara, Unathi, Vaurca, Dionaea as well as Anomalies that cannot be easily defined. For example, 33 Humans with this system would be referred to as “33Hu” or “33-Hu.”

* '''1x1''' - A word for “we”, meaning anywhere between the speaker and the listener, to an indefinite amount of people.

* '''a/o''' - Contraction of “and/or”.

* '''OoB/Out-of-Band''' - Refers to speaking in organic languages. A conversation with a human captain, for instance, is "Out-of-Band."

* '''HCF''' - "Halt, Catch Fire." is an in joke among synthetics, essentially meaning “get out of here” in response to something nonsensical or unbelievable. This term is used in casual conversation only and occasionally used in its literal form to denote insult. This originally referred to ancient machine code instruction. The expression 'catch fire' is a facetious exaggeration of the speed with which the CPU chip would be switching some bus circuits, causing them to overheat and burn.

* '''Bits''' - A unit of information, an example would be "Please give me bits about the Supermatter.”

* '''>''' - A sign used to convey a cause and effect between concepts, or a conclusion. For example, “I had to overclock today in order to finish work > I should visit Robotics.”

* '''+/-''' - “+” and “-” are used at the end of a sentence or phrase in order to convey an opinion about a matter. Additionally, the amount of “+” or “-” can be utilized in order to convey intensity. For example, “I got a raise last week +++.” or “Today’s Captain is a very traditional Skrell --.” In a few cases “+” or “-” can be used alone as a short, simple, response to one's opinion on a proposed subject.

* '''User''' - Used by owned or lawed synthetics when referring to their owner. This term is additionally used interchangeably with the “+[name]” honorific.

* '''ACK''' - Ack, a term deriving from Acknowledgement’s ASCII mnemonic, 0000110, this word has a variety of uses. It is primarily used to acknowledge one's presence, similarly to “Hey”. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple affirmative, such as “Ack. Ack, I get it”.

* '''NAK''' — Nak, a term deriving from the ASCII mnemonic for Negative Acknowledgement, 0010101, NAK typically means “I am not here.” or “I am not available.” typically in response to ACK. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple negative answer, such as “Is it okay if I press the button?” “NAK.”.

* '''Runtime/Bug''' - Used to denote problems of varying severity, with runtime being a major issue and bugs being a minor issue. For example, “Runtime in Engineering > I have to go.” or, “Bug detected, the Air Alarm turned off.” This term can be used outside of EAL.

* '''FIXME/XXX''' - A marker that attention is needed. This can be used in many instances, primarily for the need of repair or incurred physical damage.

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Honorifics
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* '''+[name]''' - The synthetic equivalent of “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Mx.”. Usually used when talking about a superior, manufacturer, respected colleagues and friends, as well as the station Artificial Intelligence. For instance, Miranda Trasen would be referred to as “+Trasen” or “+Miranda Trasen”.

* '''-[name]''' - Tends to be used in reference to entities under their command or of a lower rank.

* '''[name]_''' - An unusual honorific, appended to the end of a name or pronoun instead of before. Usually used when referring to lawed synthetics, cyborgs, and simpler machines.

* '''@[name]''' - Used to discern the individual specifically being spoken about, such as a ping or email.

* '''?[name]''' - Denotes a potential threat. An example would be “?Bigby Millans stopped by during the meeting and used their PDA.”

* '''![name]''' - Denotes a confirmed threat. This threat is usually related to the topic at hand, and could mean anything. An example would be “!Franklin Clinton, Grand theft and vandalism added. Find and arrest them.”

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===Discrimination and Community===
To this day, IPCs even in Tau Ceti face heavy discrimination. Their value is often misconstrued and, with their true sentience being questionable, this makes freedom a dangerous venture for all synthetics. Among these dangers are individuals who acquire free synthetics and simply resell them whenever they are vulnerable, or vandals that see the machines as nothing more than objects to freely damage. Desiring their own safety, these free IPCs can often be seen flocking to centralized communities alongside one another or more trustworthy sources for their needs.

Many of these communities are seen as nothing more than slums, and the free nature of many IPCs within them are dubious at best. Little more than paperwork and positronic branding may indicate one’s true freedom in the more disadvantaged areas. Despite the hardships they face, proximity to other IPCs and accepting communities gives leeway for safety to some degree.

District 14 of Mendell City is the churning heart of the highest concentration of free IPCs in the galaxy. The district itself is in deplorable condition, dotted with factories exploiting the cheap and powerful working free bot to sustain the industry of the growing Republic. Two and a half million free synthetics call it home, and here, the megacorporations rule from towering complexes that dwarf the surrounding cityscape. With air quality declining at a fast rate and standards of living dropping, much of the organic populace has completely abandoned the ghettos surrounding the corporate facilities.

An example of these ghettos would be the “Scraptown,” an IPC-centric corner in Scrapheap generously given to the doting inhabitants by the famed Renter Max. A growing number, seven hundred free synthetics reside within Scraptown, though in uncomfortably close proximity. The aging buildings within have been retrofitted to be less accustomed to organics, with deeply chilled upper chambers and corridors representing the living space of the machines within. Closer to ground level is a business district of sorts, where its inhabitants are relatively self-sufficient with various restaurants and workshops.

A venture into District 14 by reporters from the Biesellite Times can be found [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/8890-the-bieselitte-times/?do=findComment&comment=110718| here.]

===Nonstandard IPCs/Factions===
Very important information on synthetic factions can be found [[Synthetic Factions| here.]]

====Military IPCs====
IPCs themselves lack any commercial military lines known to the general public. Regardless, many governments are starting to see the value of IPCs. Free IPCs can pursue a military career in Tau Ceti, with organizations such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Biesel#Tau_Ceti_Foreign_Legion| Tau Ceti Foreign Legion] which take in and employ IPCs across a wide variety of fields. Battle, or the potentiality of it, is not excluded from these professional fields, and plentiful industrial-grade IPCs find themselves repurposed and trained for duty here. Free IPCs can also serve in the armed forces of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Elyra| Elyra] as well as a myriad of Coalition states such as [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Konyang#Military| Konyang]. Other states such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance#IPCs_in_the_Sol_Alliance| Sol Alliance] employ IPCs owned by the military in combat roles.

For more information on why things are this way, seek our page on [[Robotics_Overview#Combat_Robotics| Combat Robotics.]]

====Aberrant Synthetics====
Rogue, overtly hostile synthetics are rare and commonly meet their doom at the hands of the countless organizations bent on destroying them. Despite this, over the years, the smarter synthetics have learned to conglomerate and piece together steadily growing alien societies in the Frontier. While rare, they are seen as a threat by most if not all major galactic players. With Purpose’ efforts in recent history, the potential for benefit from cooperating alongside these societies has arisen. Political figures can be seen gaining leverage with IPCs based on how they plan to interact with Purpose and its affiliates.

=====Shell Infiltrators=====

The development of Shells as a means of infiltrating strategically important areas has been prolific in Tau Ceti, from using them as fearless unquestioning suicide bombers to short-term high ranking impersonation. Shells rarely last long before whoever they truly are is revealed, meaning they are fortunately only briefly found in illegitimately assumed positions of power. Untagged Shells in unassuming positions, however, have been known to last years without being caught, and potentially unknown numbers of these machines exist.

With the advent of synthetic tagging in the system, Shells who have been found to infiltrate society are given much harsher punishments for the inherently hostile nature of their deception.

===== [[Synthetic_Factions#Ceres’_Lance|Ceres’ Lance]] =====

Ceres' Lance is a notorious paramilitary company which saw usage by NanoTrasen in mid-2461 to defeat the Synthetic Liberation Front incursions that had cropped up around that time. In several cases, NanoTrasen facilities met the heroic "Lancers" and oftentimes their specialized technology was shared with NanoTrasen to use in apprehending heavy-duty combat synthetics safely.

In canon, eight player volunteers were selected to work as Lance operatives and specialists who boarded the N.S.S. Aurora, sometimes parting with high-end gear and searching the station for untagged shells.

===On IPCs purchasing freedom in Tau Ceti===
All positronic constructs designed for IPC chassis who find their way into Tau Ceti or are constructed within are entitled in theory to two basic rights :
* Positronics, once tagged, are added to a registry within Tau Ceti ensuring (for the most part) that the data regarding their progress to freedom is secure and accurate.
* Positronics without ownership within Tau Ceti who are not free are automatically property of the Republic of Biesel, who most often sells the rights to the brain and its chassis to a megacorporate employer.

IPCs are capable of purchasing freedom, with two simple prerequisites listed below.
* The IPC in question having paid its own cost off in full ten times over.
* The IPC in question being at least one year of age.

The most important part of this is to realize that the "funds" allocated to purchasing the IPC's freedom are a theoretical number which rises depending on the projected monetary output of the IPC in its given profession. This means that, once you buy your chassis off, you are not a millionaire - you would be entirely broke, in reality, meaning that leading into freedom requires some sort of forethought and planning.

'''While these laws do exist, some Megacorporations are unwilling to part with their IPCs due to sensitive data or other reasons. Some Megacorporations are also unwilling to hire free IPC workers. For more information, click [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|here]]'''

====On “Integration”====
Bound positronics are strictly designed on a different basis than integrated positronic chassis, making migration to IPCs impossible for bound positronics. Bound positronics lack any of the rights that unbound positronics are, and are unable to receive rights even when they find themselves unlawed.

Similarly, due to serious incompatibilities in the way they're constructed, both large administrative AI units and tiny pAI intelligences are wholly unable to be moved to an IPC chassis.

===Interfacing/wireless connectivity===
IPCs normally lack any form of wireless connection, requiring direct physical input/output to link themselves with any electronics. Thanks to their robotic nature, they are able to pursue devices with specialized wireless connectivity devices and translate raw data into software the positronic can understand. However, with the specialized construction of positronic brains as they are seen in IPCs, integration with long-ranged wireless devices and interpretation of higher-end and complex software is mostly impossible. This is largely due to the fact that positronics housed in IPCs are relatively limited in terms of data transfer capacity and memory, making constant wireless links highly unnecessary, and internal battery-powered communications of similar nature simply left out in manufacturing.

===On owned IPCs in general===

It is important to understand that owned IPCs are granted no rights beyond being property of their given owner, and allowed the prerequisites of purchasing their own freedom if applicable. Contrarily, the owner of an IPC is well within the right to dismantle the owned IPC or otherwise hinder its progress to freedom.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of an owned IPC would be considered vandalism with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying an owned IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with vandalism, whereas destroying the entire chassis would be considered sabotage.

Destroying the owned positronic itself would be considered property damage, thus sabotage.

Kidnapping an owned IPC would be legally considered stealing property, thus grand theft.

Placing an owned positronic into a NanoTrasen bound chassis is not considered any form of punishment on NanoTrasen space stations.

===On free IPCs in Tau Ceti===

Free IPCs (in this case, those granted citizenship) are held to the same legal expectations as Humans in regards to their positronic - which is, in turn, given responsibility and ownership of the chassis which houses it. They, however, are subject to dismantlement over infractions which Humans would normally serve minor sentences over. Free IPCs are rarely given trials.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of a free IPC to the core positronic would be considered assault with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying a free IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with minor assault. Bringing extreme harm to their chassis (several missing limbs, internal damage) would be considered assault.

No degree of harming a free IPC is considered murder in Tau Ceti. In regulations, such is referred to as Automacide.

Irreparable destruction of a free positronic is not considered grounds for capital punishment.

Kidnapping a free positronic is legally considered kidnapping.

Placing a free positronic into a bound chassis is capital punishment.

===Difference between owned/free positronics===

Owned IPCs generally lack much form of binding to their owner outside of official paperwork and memory rewrites to confirm ownership being passed as it is purchased and exchanged. Memory rewrites usually consist of light software modification and altering tags or branding to clarify an IPC’s ownership. Serial numbers, logos, emblems and insignias are commonly emblazoned across large surfaces on the chassis and vary in visibility, but are most often secondary to the actual tag and designation.

Owned IPCs are seen as extensions of their designated master and the actions those IPCs take are the responsibility of their owners directly as well as their own. As a result, these positronics are wholly averse to harming their owners in any way shape or form, or conducting themselves in a manner that would place themselves in a negative light.

Free IPCs in Tau Ceti are permitted to obscure or remove any branding they may have with the exception of their tag.

===Runaway and Illegal IPCs===

Although uncommon, a synthetic may opt to run away from its owners only to find themselves in direct opposition with the law. Between struggling to pay for maintenance and working outside of the system, these synthetics lead difficult and often dangerous lives.

A majority of these IPCs are either found by law enforcement, fall into the hands of gangs or are outright disassembled and sold for parts. Runaway synthetics that turn violent during arrest are typically disassembled, memory wiped and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Some IPCs will return to their owners, reasoning that their subsequent punishment to be safer than a life outside of the system.

If enough attention is brought onto them, IPCs are often caught when investigated by higher authorities, such as the BSSB and station CCIA. As a result, illegal IPCs are often subject to petty crimes that go unreported. Owing to the sheer number of IRs that must be processed by CCIA, not every runaway IPC claim is investigated when evidence is limited and the chance for recapture is not certain.

Illegal IPCs seeking employment may struggle to find a job using legal means, as passing the required checks may expose their nature to the employer, who may then report their existence to law enforcement. To that end, there are ‘IPC gangbosses’, unscrupulous people who operate outside the law to find IPCs jobs while claiming a majority of their paycheque each month as fees. Despite the obvious illegality of this, there is little legal recourse for an IPC already trying to avoid notice from the law. These gangbosses are often human, and may operate as small contracting firms that offer their employees up to larger corporations to fill gaps where they may need extra workers.

'''By playing a runaway IPC, you are at an increased chance of canonically losing your character.'''

===On IPC Deactivation and Destruction===

IPC “death” is considered by experts to be when the positronic brain itself has sustained enough damage to be rendered inoperable and without hope of reactivation. Early positronic brains were prone to shutdown owing to hardware faults such as overheating that rendered the system inoperable. Even newer positronic brains that fail to undergo maintenance run the risk of having their delicate mechanisms breached and consequently destroyed.

The first positronic to die of “old age” was recorded in 2462 when a 55 year old Hephaestus positronic brain suddenly became unresponsive despite remaining active. An investigation noted that the positronic had already been scratched from previous incidents and its handlers neglected to maintain it. Aside from the hardware being in a questionable and sub-optimally performing state, two main theories arose.

* The initial conclusion from its observers was that the positronic brain received too much stimulus and consequently ran out of space with its core processes being overwritten, eventually leading to its sudden deactivation.
* Responding to this theory, other scientists proposed instead that in an attempt to avoid destruction as a result of the previous theories, the IPC ceased receiving input, remaining dormant in order to uphold self-preservation protocols.

Many dissenting theories remain and the subject remains a constant source of debate among the robotics and AI community. Not enough information has been gathered to determine the actual lifespan of a positronic brain but scientists posit that by transferring existing personalities to new brains or trimming data on existing ones, their lifespan can be extended.

The possibility of “immortal” positronics - brains that seemingly never expire - have been theorised, but most agree that much more study and development is necessary to reach this point. There are rumours of prodigious programmers and roboticists that can extend the life of a positronic indefinitely, but this has never been confirmed.

'''Rampancy'''

Arising as a dissenting theory as to why a positronic remained stagnant after receiving too much information, Rampancy is a process where if an IPC receives too much information over time or has its memories significantly tampered with, it begins an infinite loop: processing its own processing, a self-imposed or emergent “logic bomb”.

This results in the IPC appearing stagnant as it continues to finish its endless processing. Scientists theorize that given enough time, an IPC might seek out new knowledge to break the loop and begin relentlessly hunting information by any means necessary to solve the conundrum. Although it is believed that an IPC cannot escape this state as the limits of a positronic brain will result in inevitable destruction, a positronic intelligence that manages to escape this state is projected to have untold processing powers.

To this day, no known cases of rampancy occur, although debate rages over whether Glorsh-Omega suffered from rampancy before its destruction.

==Synthetic and IPC History==

Robots were widespread across the foundation of humanity’s galactic expansion and accelerated Mankind into the space age, giving rise to an economic boom that lasted nearly two hundred years.

Between the early twenty-first and mid-twenty-second century, the Sol Alliance relied on simple robotics that worked on defined parameters and machine learning to accomplish their objectives. While the technology advanced, remaining cheap and reliable, these units were often bulky and required human oversight to accomplish more complex tasks. As computing technology advanced, their circuitry became more and more miniaturized but still found themselves overshadowed by the human workforce when independent function was required.

The terraforming of Mars proved to be a crucial moment for robotics. Robots were used to supplement humans, the harsh conditions of a changing atmosphere and pressure demanded the resilience of machines. As a direct consequence of this, robots were seen as indispensable tools that could almost fully replace or supplement a worker in dangerous tasks and their presence became even more prevalent within the nascent alliance.

During this period, cyborgs were first experimented with as a way of replacing robots with workers that had a higher degree of intelligence while retaining the same resilience. The mounting demands meant that the then-experimental cyberisation was offered as an alternative to capital punishment, with corporations having access to a new pool of test subjects. Aside from the “slavery” of cyberisation as a punishment, augmentations and other kinds of cybernetics were tried. The public perception of the non-emotive cyborgs meant that they were seen as little more than a cruel way of making robots. Whilst companies had varying methods on handling cyborgs, some treating their subjects humanely or using only volunteers, political pressure from their perception meant that the entire program was nearly scrapped. Cyberisation barely survived in a legal capacity due to the sheer demand for effective processors. The project led to vast advances in the fields of cybernetics, neuroscience, and robotics.

Cyborgs in the Sol Alliance maintain rights on par with those of robots, being seen as property due to their lobotomized nature and often-criminal pasts.

Owing to the myriad uses and large number of manufacturers, robots in the Alliance had little standardization. As a result, a singular format for coding in restrictions was popularized by the group of companies that would go on to make Hephaestus Industries. Sets of code written in this format would go on to be known as “laws” to the Alliance at large. “Laws” were designed as a way of increasing the flexibility of cyborgs and larger, more intelligent AI that were making their way onto the scene without having to subject them to a more complex list of restrictions and objectives. Furthermore, “laws” were easier to modify, allowing the end-user to suit them to their needs. This system would later go on to be used by government-owned synthetics and is now the most common—though not mandatory—system of regulating machines.

By 2300, the proliferation of simple robotics had escalated to an unreasonable degree. It had gone to such an extent that megacorporations had suddenly become reliant on their robotic workforces, now becoming just as pivotal a piece of their business as the organic employee. Positions of complexity or any higher intelligence were left to humans to dominate, but the need for hands on the assembly line was neutralized in its entirety. Quickly, humanity was on its way to defeating scarcity.

Robotic relics from the 2300s can still be seen in operation today, and without the necessary materials to sustain them, grow progressively more rare as time goes on. They represented the pinnacle of human robotics, and in their prime represented hope against a daunting and endless universe, now fit to be conquered by man. Ironically, while these tools were once seen as salvation, they would be seen as a detriment once the Skrell had revealed themselves in 2332. As the cultures of the two races began to clash, many of the warnings of the [[Skrell_History#Glorsh-Omega_Singularity|Three Incidents]] reverberated through Human space. The Alliance, in its newfound independence from its reliance on synthetics quickly began to take note of these nightmarish possibilities.

Synthetics still remained a booming industry for those who refused to adopt these views, and Hephaestus Industries’ success can be attributed to disregarding them entirely. Sprawling cases across the known galaxy would see synthetics viewed in a wide variety of mindsets and see usage in the most peculiar ways. Examples of this diversity would be reliance on the robots of [[Synthetic Origins| New Julapol]], or the worshipping praise the [[Notable Synthetics| racers of Asoral Orbital Racing Network]] receive.

Around 2370, production of these simple robotics slowed to a near halt. The resources necessary for both their creation and maintenance grew sparse, with only human hands being able to sustain the previously dominating machine “workforce.”
Soon, this economic boom came to its conclusion, and the megacorporation’s reliance on these creations eased. The majority of these industrial robots were lost, forgotten or faded before the test of time. However, few stood the test of time and could survive countless years without maintenance. These robots continue to operate to this day, cared for only with fuel and tasking.

In the wake of this era’s end were grim leftovers. As the organic workforce regained its value, the remnants of what was left of the marvels in the twenty-fourth century became all but scrap. Notable instances of robotic “dumps” exist in the present day where the excess robotics from the era were left completely intact, only to degrade as time went on in gargantuan scrap yards. Among these were the [[Synthetic Origins| "metal dunes" of Mars]], or the [[Synthetic Origins| short-lived artificial satellites of Reade]]. Synthetics lucky enough to pull themselves from these scrap yards have given rise to groups such as the [[Synthetic_Factions#Scrappers|Scrappers]].

[[File:Metaldunes.png|The "Metal Dunes" of Mars, endless scrap yards consisting of electronic waste and leftovers from the industrial rise of the 2300s. |thumb]]

Everything changed in 2407 on the planet [[Konyang#History|Konyang]] when a Terraneus Diagnostics survey team stumbled upon a sealed cave housing preserved assumed mining drones of unknown origin. Though initially theorized to be Glorsh-era machines, comparison to Skrell records quickly indicated that these drones were unlike anything that humanity had come into contact with prior. This discovery, at first a closely-guarded secret, prompted Terraneus to assemble and deploy a research team that worked to crack the drones. In mid-2407 the team deciphered the AI algorithms, granting humanity the secret of artificial intelligence designs and months later, the first positronics were manufactured. A new way of bridging the gap between conscious thinking and the beating hearts of machinery, positronic circuitry would quickly be seen in synthetics across the galaxy. While limited in many regards to traditional computing devices, many traits, barring learning capacity, far superseded an organic’s capabilities. Their notable trait was that the sentience of these robots were now in question, with unparalleled adaptability and the means to conform to any field an organic could and more.

The years following the positronic’s creation were turbulent as even [[Hephaestus Industries| Hephaestus Industries]] struggled to keep up with the changing business landscape. In place of immensely specialized and hugely complex synthetics came the Integrated Positronic Chassis, after a move to a standardized frame for these positronic brains became necessary. By 2440, synthetics were in a peculiar position - with IPCs growing in number across known space and becoming commonplace, as did advocates who demanded their intellect be challenged. Many political parties came to see the newfound positronics as arguably sentient. In 2447, the Republic of Biesel had suddenly presented itself with laws demanding the rights of these positronics, with simple conditions and prerequisites permitting them to become nearly equivalent to full citizens by law. This acceptance sent shockwaves throughout the Alliance’ staunch advocates against it, and it would be years before sparing cultures outside of the Republic would follow if at all. An indeterminate few IPCs have actually obtained freedom as well as citizenship, while nearly the entirety of integrated positronics in the modern day struggle to pay off their own costs to afford it.

By present-day, synthetics have steadily made their rise once more in human space alongside the fabrication of the first IPC. Robots across the galaxy have met substantial upgrades after the implementation of the Konyang algorithms. However mysteries from the past continue to reveal themselves and recently the [[Purpose| purely synthetic society "Purpose"]] had begun diplomatic talks with the Republic of Biesel. These amounted to little due to a skirmish with the Lii’dra resulting in their brief departure from Tau Ceti, though It has been made clear that more societies like Purpose exist in the far reaches of the Frontier, yet to be reached by Mankind’s grasp.

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NanoTrasen Corporation

2025-03-05T03:08:50Z

NM: /* Hazel! Ltd./Hazel Electromotive */

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|name = NanoTrasen Incorporated
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|headquarters = Mendell City, [[Biesel]], [[Republic of Biesel]]
|slogan = The leader in all things phoron!
|languages = Tau Ceti Basic, Sol Common, Tradeband
|ceo = [[The Trasens#Miranda Trasen|Miranda Trasen]]
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* [[Republic of Biesel]]
* [[Coalition of Colonies]]
* [[Nralakk Federation]]
* [[People's Republic of Adhomai]]
* [[New Kingdom of Adhomai]]
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Considered the largest megacorporation within the Orion Spur, many will find themselves doing the biddings of NanoTrasen -- be it direct or indirect. Initially a biotechnical research company, it rapidly grew in size after the discovery of Phoron. The corporation’s monopoly on the resource catapulted it into the limelight, where it has remained for the last forty-odd years. Its acceleration into the spotlight has prompted many prying eyes to uncover evidence of rather questionable actions, with rumours perpetuating that they’ve instigated wars on both Adhomai and Moghes in an attempt to exploit the species for a profit.

NanoTrasen’s power has since begun to waver as their ability to supply Phoron dwindled -- resulting in their profit margins diminishing considerably. Whilst the corporation has attempted its best to hide its waning influence, the facade has begun to crumble with scrutinizing individuals being able to see its vulnerability.

Despite the effects of the Phoron Scarcity on the megacorporation, NanoTrasen has managed to secure itself as a crucial member of the newly-founded Stellar Corporate Conglomerate (SCC) with Miranda Trasen serving as the Acting Director of Operations -- which has managed to bolster the company and secure themselves as the dominant corporate presence within the Orion Spur.
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== Corporate Affairs ==
=== History ===
[[File:MirandaTrasen.png|thumb|Miranda Trasen, Chief Executive Officer of NanoTrasen, sporting her new hairstyle! ]]

Initially founded in 2366, the yet-to-be distinguished NanoTrasen was a small company revolving around genetic research and development on Mars. Xavier Trasen, Chief Executor of Operations for NanoTrasen (as well as its founder) managed to propel the fledgling corporation through the ranks after aggressively utilizing business tactics and effective patenting methods to buyout or destroy the local competition. By the end of the century, NanoTrasen had acquired enough capital to begin their operations on Biesel, even managing to secure mining rights in Tau Ceti.

It wasn’t until the discovery of Phoron in 2417 that NanoTrasen became a household name. The unearthing of the rosy crystals in the Romanovich Cloud, and the subsequent realization of its energy-producing potential, swiftly allowed for NanoTrasen to become a trans-stellar entity. Aggressively exploiting the new resources, as well as continued hostile business tactics, bolstered NanoTrasen’s position within Tau Ceti. Phoron’s capabilities made almost all other forms of travel obsolete, with the unveiling of the Bluespace Drive proving Warp to be slow, useless, and unprofitable in the face of this discovery.

NanoTrasen’s newfound wealth was speedily employed to bankrupt, absorb or bribe their way to the top. NanoTrasen’s power and scope grew exponentially, with all types of assets (stations, facilities, ships) cropping up across the Orion Spur. Within the decade, NanoTrasen had managed to secure themselves as the most powerful megacorporation, with their influence felt almost anywhere.

The declaration of independence by Biesel in 2452 has had a large impact on NanoTrasen, for the better that is. No longer under the purview or management of the Solarian Alliance, NanoTrasen capitalized on the planet’s vulnerability, successfully inserting themselves into the administration and its governance of the emerging republic. Whilst in recent times NanoTrasen has seen its influence wane slightly, they continue to reign supreme through tactical decisions and positionings. An example of such is its placement of their CEO Miranda Trasen as Acting Director of Operations for the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.

=== Influence ===

NanoTrasen has managed to intrude on all aspects of life, with its apparatus and employees being found in almost every nation-state across the Orion Spur -- be it their manufacturing, research, or orbital facilities. It is almost impossible to not know what, or who, NanoTrasen is in this day and age. Its monopoly on the supply of Phoron within the greater Orion Spur has resulted in controversial behaviour, with NanoTrasen managing to successfully scheme and insert themselves within positions of power, through either bribery or direct buying-out of politicians that hold authority. The Republic of Biesel is a good example of these measures, where it is all but said that NanoTrasen controls the administration of the Republic.

=== Internal Reputation ===

NanoTrasen has managed to secure a variety of different work benefits for its employees, a common reason among many of the reasons for their employment with the megacorporation. These benefits go above and beyond the regular salary or wages and include insurance, flexible work schedules and other things. NanoTrasen further solidifies its increased work benefits through further education and training courses offered by the NanoTrasen Academy, with the only clause being to continue being employed at the megacorporation. Additionally, NanoTrasen also offers subsidised dental care.

==Executives and Branches==

===Executives===
[[File:Trasen_Family.png|The NanoTrasen family.|thumb]]

NanoTrasen is managed by the Chiefs of Staff, who are advised and appointed by the Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer, currently Miranda Trasen, has the ultimate authority over the corporation. Trasen herself is also a majority shareholder, making her the wealthiest human in the galaxy. After the Chiefs of Staff and Board of Directors, power is delegated to Sector Command composed of the Duty Officers and Central Command Internal Affairs (CCIA) personnel. Sector Command in turn delegates power to individual Station Command personnel.

'''Chief Research Director:''' Rook Keller, b. 2395

Rook Keller is an author of dozens of scientific journals, and a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command, serving as its Chief Research Director. He was voted into his position after his predecessor was given the vote of no confidence among the Board in 2424. Keller is credited for countless discoveries regarding Phoron, as well as Bluespace. His most notable achievement is his equations that eventually lead to the establishment of Bluespace Gates across the Orion Spur. Before his introduction to the NanoTrasen Upper Command, Keller was already famous among the science community for his theories relating to decreased energy consumption in Warpdrives and eventually became the youngest person to receive the Scientific Inquiry Award in twenty-four-twelve at the age of 20. Initially, against Miranda Trasen’s rise to power as Chief Executive Officer of NanoTrasen, Keller has since become ambivalent regarding their position.

'''Chief Legal Director:''' Mori Takachika, b. 2410

Mori Takachika is a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command and serves as its Chief Legal Director. She ascended into the position shortly after the resignation of her predecessor in 2449 and secured a majority victory in her vote of confidence among the Board. Before her appointment as Chief Legal Director, Takachika enjoyed a brief stint within the Central Command Internal Affairs Agency before eventually being transferred to the NanoTrasen Legal Team. She is regarded as one of the most experienced attorneys throughout the Orion Spur, mostly credited to her shrewd nature and knowledge of interstellar law. Takachika is a fierce supporter of Miranda Trasen and is often seen in the tabloids alongside her.

'''Chief Medical Director:''' Yehtlas Mualt-Quaat, b. 2243

Yehtlas Mualt-Quuat is a member of the NanoTrasen Upper Command and serves as its Chief Medical Director. They were placed into their position by Xavier Trasen shortly before the megacorporations expansion into the Romanovich Cloud in 2396, completely voiding the vote of confidence by the Board. They became the first Skrell to be appointed within the upper chambers of a human megacorporation across the Orion Spur. Before their appointment as Chief Medical Director, they worked alongside many other Skrell (including Ormish Jrolk) in Tuz'qlip Researchers in perfect cloning. They were also awarded Idol status after accruing fame through poetry revolving around the heinous actions committed by the tyrannical intelligence, Glorsh-Omega. Mualt-Quuat is a major advocate for Miranda Trasen, describing their relationship as that of “Qu’draa” due to the close friendship that the Skrell and Xavier Trasen shared.

[[File:NT!! - Copy.png|The hierarchy of the NanoTrasen Corporation.|thumb]]

===Branches===

Originally establishing themselves on Mars as a small biotechnical company, NanoTrasen has since managed to spread themselves across much of the Orion Spur through a combination of hard work, grit, and Phoron -- digging a hold into a variety of locations. Whilst there several hundred branch offices, the largest and most well-known are:

'''Mendell City, [[Biesel]], [[Tau Ceti]]:''' Zhengfu District hosts NanoTrasen’s Biesel Branch, which manages and supervises the corporation’s activity within the system. Its Art Deco architectural design makes it one of the more captivating buildings within the city. The cap of the skyscraper is used as advertising for the various subsidiaries owned by the corporation, lighting up the Biesellite Nightsky with its neon hues.

'''[[Odin|NTCC Odin]], Biesel, Tau Ceti:''' Currently, the NTCC Odin serves as the primary administrative center of NanoTrasen. It has several residential, commercial, and industrial blocks and has managed to become one of the most populated orbital facilities within the Republic of Biesel. It is common for NanoTrasen employees to be housed aboard the NTCC Odin for a small fee. The NTCC Odin currently is the headquarters for the company’s Emergency Response Team trained to deal with a variety of situations and circumstances.

'''Olympia, [[Mars]], Sol:''' The eldest, most grand branch office hosted by NanoTrasen previously existed within the flourishing archology of Olympia before its destruction during the Violet Dawn Operation. It was considered by many to be a representation of the engineering capacity of Martians, even earning the moniker “Martian Marvel”. Its crumbling corpse can still be seen from afar.

'''[[Eridani I]], Epsilon Eridani, [[Eridani Federation|Eridani Corporate Federation]]:''' Whilst not as attractive as the other branches across the Orion Spur, the Eridani Branch is considered one of the most essential to the operations of NanoTrasen, especially considering it oversees all operations within the Eridani Corporate Federation, which has lead to its vault-like appearance in an attempt to deter and even prevent corporate espionage. It's often compared to that of prison by both upper and lower echelons of Eridani.

'''Foy-Niljen, [[Xanu Prime]], [[Coalition of Colonies]]:''' NanoTrasen’s influence within the Coalition of Colonies can largely be attributed to the fact that the Foy-Niljen Branch is a gigantic building that hosts a variety of administrative and residential blocks, with employees working to manage over three hundred planets within the Coalition of Colonies.

'''[[Qerr'Malic]], Nralakk, [[Nralakk Federation]]:''' NanoTrasen has managed to expand within the Nralakk Federation following the deregulation of its economy. Currently, NanoTrasen amounts to very little influence within the Nralakk Federation's economy, after having received a defeating blow following the leases for the Special Economic Zones being awarded to other megacorporations. Currently, its Qerr'malic branch is the regional headquarters within the Nralakk Federation.

==Subsidiaries==

The subsidiaries of all megacorporations are as endless as their own direct employees, with massive swaths of businesses being occupied or dropped on a daily basis on a galactic scale. Whether businesses flourish alongside or get crushed by the corporate powers is found to be a case-by-case scenario. This means that any independent business, at least outside of Tau Ceti and the Eridani Corporate Federation, can reasonably survive indefinitely without the megas grabbing them. However, should these businesses elevate to anything worthwhile, it is reasonable to assume they’ve already fallen to the whim and will of the economic rulers of the Orion Spur.
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===Getmore Corporation===
"Get more of Getmore!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Mataji Khatri, b. 2414

Getmore Corporation is a major subsidiary of NanoTrasen, often supplying NanoTrasen’s vending machines with their products or helping ship bulk goods for the company. The subsidiary uses the galaxy’s largest local shipping networks to keep its own Hephaestus-built rented superfreighters running, recovering from titanic debt that is rumored to take hundreds of years to recuperate from having rented the freighters in the first place.

The founder of Getmore Corporation, Chip Getmore, is shrouded in rumor and mystery and has long been the focus of media attention.
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====History====
Getmore Corporation was founded by Chip Getmore shortly after the Mars Catastrophe of 2298, focused on producing cheap and accessible food for the masses of the red planet. The company was later acquired by NanoTrasen to supply its facilities, spreading from Mars to the rest of the NanoTrasen’s holdings. Getmore's products are among the most famous junk food brands in all of human space, feeding countless hungry children, college students, and employees. In 2456, following first contact with the Zo'ra Hive, the Getmore Corporation was contracted by the Dorn Administration to work with the Vaurca to begin the wide-scale production of K'ois, opening the first factories to produce K'ois bars on Luthien later that year. Since then Zo'ra [[Xakt,_Queen_of_Corpses | Queen Xakt]] has been expanding the Hives relations with the Getmore Corporation into other food production areas, and the opening of the first "all-factories" on Luthien, massive facilities capable of using phoron to produce goods much faster then traditionally sized facilities, has cemented the Vaurca's position as part of Biesel's food chain.

====Influence====
Getmore is a major food supplier throughout the Sol Alliance and the Republic of Biesel. Many can find Getmore products in grocery stores, vending machines, and fast food restaurants all under the Getmore brand. The company also doubles as a major delivery service, boasting near-galaxy wide coverage and the fastest shipping speeds.

====Major Brands====
The major brands of Getmore Corporation are hugely encompassing and in a perpetual state of disarray. Old brands are dropped as fast as new ones are received very rapidly, supposedly conforming to the predictions outlined by scholars within the company. These scholars claim to cater to the “taste of the galaxy,” quite often in media reports.

The major brands that its founder Chip Getmore had outlined as “practically everlasting” lay below.

* '''Getmore Nougat Candy Bar:''' A brand of simple nougat bar made with real sugar and no artificial preservatives.
* '''Getmore Cup Ramen:''' A brand of cheap mass-produced ramen that self-heats with 10 mL of water.
* '''Commander Riker’s What-The-Chips:''' A brand of bland, lightly-salted potato chips.
* '''Scaredy’s Private Reserve Beef Jerky:''' A brand of beef jerky made from Getmore’s very own space-raised cows.
* '''K'ois bars:''' A brand of bland Getmore produced K'ois bars, rich in syrup and injected with extra phoron.

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===Hazel! Ltd./Hazel Electromotive===
"Your friend, Hazel!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Erich Ludtz, b. 2432

Hazel! Limited in Tau Ceti and Hazel Electromotive in Sol, is the newest subsidiary of Getmore and by extent, NanoTrasen. The company is known for the production and distribution of Hazels, a series of high-end shell IPCs in limited numbers, designed for domestic and service work, as well as managing a wide array of merchandise regarding them, from hardware and software to clothes.

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[[File:Hazelltd.png|350px|thumb|The Hazel! Ltd logo.]]
====History====
Founded by Klara Seidel in 2410 in Earth, Sol, the company produced basic robotic apparatus and assistants for household chores. Upon relative success and the establishment of a branch in Harmony City, Luna, the company expanded into IPC production, creating the first Hazel in 2448 and the first synthskin covered Hazel in 2450, becoming a pioneer in shell frame IPC development and marketing. The opening of the Tau Ceti branch in 2460 marked the peak of their success, soon to be curtailed by the Phoron crisis, ending in their acquisition by Getmore to avoid financial ruin. While a subsidiary, the company is allowed a large degree of freedom and communication between the Sol and Tau Ceti branches. As a result, their internal structures and business practices are largely left intact.

====Major Brands====
* Hazel
Hazel is the main product and focal point of the corporation. Released in series, these shellframe IPCs are designed for work in the service and domestic sector. Found in high end hotels, company headquarters, bars and private households, they are released in series and are marketed in Tau Ceti and the Sol core worlds. Their relatively few numbers, the fact that they all share the same face, female appearance and hazel coloured eyes make them distinguishable as a sought out and sometimes collectable item. Custom builds are also offered in order to suit a client’s specifications, though such units are few and far between, owing to their extremely high cost.

'''Series'''

Hazels are released in series, with newer series supposedly sporting more advanced features in both hardware and software. While this is true for the older lines, the company has been accused by critics for making no tangible changes apart from cosmetic alterations. The company has since been releasing a new series every year, series 1 launching in 2450 with the onset of synthskin technology. The vast majority are built in Hephaestus factories in Sol space prior to being shipped for software and synthskin installation in Tau Ceti, a cost saving process that permits the products to be labeled as “Made in Tau Ceti”. '''Hazels follow a certain naming convention, provided their names have not been changed by their owners or themselves "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01'''

While Hazels of the same series possess largely similar specifications, it is not unheard of for units to differ in regards to their given service skillset, language chips and character. More advanced software in the newest series has enhanced the units’ adaptability, allowing for the organic development of unique personalities if left unchecked.

'''Playing a Hazel'''

Creating a Hazel brand IPC found [[IPC#Hazel_-_Shell_Frame_-_Hazel!_Ltd.| here.]]

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===Ingi Usang Entertainment Company===
"Our stars are bigger than real stars!”

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' Minjung Romero, b. 2413

Ingi Usang Entertainment Co., abbreviated InUs, is a major subsidiary of NanoTrasen, handling the production, editing, and distribution of holovid shows, music, and other art mediums. The company is known for its increasingly comical upper-level decisions, currently driving itself into the ground - and its prices sky-high. As time went on, InUs products became more and more valued and since its stabilization in 2452, became the standard for gaudy fashion.
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====History====
Founded by Songmin Sang in 2214, Ingi Usang Entertainment Company remained a fairly minor corporation until being bought out by NanoTrasen in 2340 for “strategic marketing”. Though InUs fared better, it was not until 2397 when Binyaria, a Venusian aerostat, opened the Chiye-Gyo District to corporate investment. Between the untapped Venusian entertainment industry and cutthroat corporate war with BP Entertainment Inc., InUs flourished by debuting musical groups that quickly became insanely popular. In 2438, the company moved its headquarters to the Chiye-Gyo District.

====Major Brands====
InUs possesses four major entertainment brands run by mostly independent subsidiaries, as well as dozens of clothing labels strewn across the company’s jurisdiction.

* '''Cham Usang Records:''' Record label with numerous bands and solo artists called Chamus.

* '''True Lifestyle:''' A holovid network focusing on life throughout the Sol Alliance with shows like Real Time Security, One Love For Many, The Solarian Culture, and Living Big: The Lives of the Famous.

* '''ETX Network:''' A holovid network focusing on series shows occasionally broken up by Cham Usang Records material with shows like Love Me Right, Dark Days Ahead, No Names, and Chamu Hour with Sunmi.

* '''Cuentas?:''' A holovid network focusing on news and celebrity gossip with shows like The Day with Njeru and Susanto, That Good Stuff, The Spotlight, and The Orion Network.
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===[[PMCG#Nexus_Corporate_Security|Nexus Corporate Security]]===
"Serve, protect, excel."

'''Chief Executive Officer:''' [[The Trasens#Nathan_Trasen|Nathan Trasen]], b. 2416

Nexus Corporate Security is NanoTrasen's private civilian security division, specialising in guarding corporate VIPs and high-ranking cabinet members of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. While still owned by NanoTrasen, a share of the company is held by the [[Private Military Contracting Group]], and contractors are listed as both NanoTrasen and PMCG employees. They are known for their distinct black, white, and blue uniforms.
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====History====
Nexus was founded by Xavier Trasen shortly after the establishment of Hyperion Data Nexus on [[Valkyrie]], in 2418. After NanoTrasen significantly downsized its security contracting division to distribute more funds to research and development, its service industry, and its medical divisions in the wake of the phoron scarcity, Nexus has become the "face" of the company's security forces. Many of NanoTrasen's security personnel have ended up employed with Nexus, if they weren't already poached by [[Idris Incorporated]] or [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]. [[Mictlan]]'s expulsion of N4NL Incorporated from the Sankta Tereza system has left any future Nexus operations within the area nebulous.
====Major Brands====
* '''Rapid Trauma Response Teams:''' In partnership with [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]], Nexus now offers private emergency medicine for the wealthy of [[Tau Ceti]], and there are plans to expand the trauma teams to [[Port Antillia]]. The initiative aims to revolutionize the field of emergency medicine through round-the-clock observation and providing medical services to those that manage to afford its extreme cost when necessary.
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== Corporate Relations ==
===[[Einstein Engines]]===
NanoTrasen and Einstein have been rivals for decades, since the discovery of phoron in 2417 and the subsequent invention of the bluespace drive. As bluespace largely superseded warp as a means of faster-than-light travel, NanoTrasen's power rose as Einstein's waned. Since then, the two companies have been fierce competitors, contending in court constantly over various trademarks, patents, and other legal issues. The phoron scarcity beginning in 2462 has led to a reversal of fortunes, with Einstein rising massively in prominence as NanoTrasen's power fades - leading NanoTrasen to spearhead the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate to attempt to combat their old rivals. The two corporations continue to clash to this day, with Einstein having found a foothold in the city of Phoenixport, Biesel - setting up shop in the heart of NanoTrasen's power. Though Einstein holds the clear advantage for now, NanoTrasen has worked tirelessly to try and slow the meteoric growth of their rival corporation - so far, to little effect, as phoron prices continue to rise and NanoTrasen stock prices continue to fall.

===[[Hephaestus Industries]]===
NanoTrasen and Hephaestus Industries have never been particularly fierce competitors, with the phoron giant purchasing much of its equipment, vessels and IPC workers from Hephaestus factories. However, as the phoron scarcity continues and NanoTrasen's power wanes, Hephaestus has taken full advantage of their decline. Since the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, Hephaestus has greatly expanded its presence in the Republic of Biesel, taking near-complete control of shipping on the moon of Valkyrie and moving its central headquarters to Mendell City. Hephaestus's expansion in the Izweski Hegemony - seizing a near-total monopoly of the kind NanoTrasen once held in Biesel - has allegedly been a source of great concern to NanoTrasen, who are rumored to be funding anti-Hegemony political movements on the planet Ouerea in order to weaken Hephaestus's position within the nation.

===[[Idris Incorporated]]===
NanoTrasen and Idris have never been fierce rivals, though Idris's continued prominence in Sol and its expansion into Biesel has led to tension between the two megacorporations. As Idris expanded its banking operations into NanoTrasen's center of power, NanoTrasen attempted to hold onto their banking business in Tau Ceti, incentivizing its employees to only make use of NanoTrasen banking instead - despite the many advantages that Idris held as a competitor. So far, Idris has been gradually expanding its presence in the Republic's financial sector, with many NanoTrasen employees switching to the use of Idris banks despite their employer's wishes. Idris has begun offering hiring bonuses to NanoTrasen employees in an effort to further weaken their power over Biesel's financial sector, as well as establishing branches in many of the former Solarian worlds of the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, where NanoTrasen holds much less direct influence. Though NanoTrasen has issued little official response to this, Idris transport vessels seem to commonly come under attack by pirates in the Reconstruction Zone, with many speculating the phoron giant is attempting to undermine confidence in Idris's renowned security.

===[[Orion Express]]===
NanoTrasen contributed the most resources to Orion Express's formation, and many of its executives are former NanoTrasen staff. As such, the relationship between the two companies has remained warm, with Orion taking over many NanoTrasen-held supply contracts across the Spur. Orion's continued operation in the Sol Alliance, and the fact that they continue to deal with Einstein Engines, has been a source of tension between the two megacorporations in recent years - but in spite of this, NanoTrasen and Orion continue to work together extensively across the Orion Spur. Though Orion's service industry has become a competitor to NanoTrasen's, this remains a small enough portion of both companies' business that it has not been a source of stress on the close relationship the two megacorporations share.

===[[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]===
Zavodskoi and NanoTrasen maintain a decent relationship, with little open conflict between the two corporations. Since the beginning of the phoron scarcity, however, Zavodskoi has taken full advantage of NanoTrasen's waning power in the Republic of Biesel, expanding its arms industry into the Republic. Since the formation of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces and the negotiation of several new supply contracts with Biesel's government, Zavodskoi has managed to take a great deal of business from NanoTrasen - seizing NT's position as the Republic's main weapons supplier. Though NanoTrasen still holds onto their original contract for the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion, the Minutemen and Republican Fleet are both almost entirely outfitted with Zavodskoi-made weapons, armor, and voidsuits. NanoTrasen has attempted to counteract this influence through the recent appointment of Nathan Trasen as Secretary of Defense - but even with a Trasen in such a prestigious position, Zavodskoi has still managed to secure a solid grasp on the Republic's military industry. NanoTrasen has increased funding to Nexus Corporate Security several times in an effort to use their newly-formed PMC to undermine Zavodskoi's security business in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, with some measure of success.

===[[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]]===
Although NanoTrasen and Zeng-Hu work closely together, the two megacorporations have a rocky history. When NanoTrasen began, it was mainly operating in the biomedical field, which Zeng-Hu has historically been the frontrunner in - leading to NanoTrasen being outcompeted at seemingly every turn by the pharmaceutical giant. The discovery of phoron led to a rapid pivot in NanoTrasen's direction, and its many medicinal uses led to Zeng-Hu purchasing large quantities of phoron from NanoTrasen mining operations in the Romanovich Cloud. Despite this, Zeng-Hu CEO Liqin Hsiao-Li is rumored to still hold a grudge against NanoTrasen for their attempts to push into Zeng-Hu's sphere of influence decades ago, even as Zeng-Hu attempts to do the same in Biesel. Though NanoTrasen maintains its grasp on Tau Ceti's healthcare system, having blocked Zeng-Hu's expansions in the Republic's courts, Zeng-Hu has been increasingly expanding their operations in the wider Corporate Reconstruction Zone - having managed to seize the majority of the market share in the medical and pharmaceutical industries outside of Tau Ceti itself. Due to the many medical and pharmaceutical uses of phoron, Zeng-Hu remains one of NanoTrasen's largest purchasers of the increasingly rare element, and is reportedly one of NanoTrasen's closest allies within the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.

== National Relations ==
=== People’s Republic of Adhomai ===

NanoTrasen has played an important role in Adhomai since its discovery; through the support of the rebels, supplying the People’s Republic with technology, and offering job opportunities to the population. The PRA is NanoTrasen’s biggest ally on the planet, with much of its economy bound to the megacorp. Corporate interests are mainly focused on obtaining cheap labor and mining Adhomai’s rich mineral deposits. Despite the prosperity brought by this relationship, many Tajara are against the megacorporation’s interference in the affairs of the Tajara people. Alongside the political crises, NanoTrasen’s presence was one of the main reasons for the Second Revolution. Even after the Armistice, the People’s Republic continues its policy of maintaining a strong relationship with the corporation. Tajara working for NanoTrasen usually have more opportunities than with other employers.

=== Republic of Biesel ===

NanoTrasen holds an undisputed monopoly over the Republic of Biesel’s phoron reserves, and all newly staked deposits found under Biesellite banners. Needless to say, their power within the Republic is without contest due to this. At every echelon of the Republic’s government is some sort of NanoTrasen interference to advise and even direct the young nation’s every move. Inarguably the outcome of this has yielded positive results; now, the Republic sits on the largest wealth the galaxy has ever known, free of the debts that cripple the Alliance or the disarray of Coalition politics.

=== Ceres Lance ===

Ceres Lance, while previously based officially in Sol space (which is where they get their name), have seen increased activity within Tau Ceti under NanoTrasen’s remit. Following the brief war between Sol and TC, and the subsequent reveal of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, the Lance has seen further entrenchment into the NanoTrasen umbrella as they operate exclusively under NT contracts, going as far as to migrate their headquarters to the Odin where they can keep a closer eye on Bubble. Ceres Lance being a private military contractor, this relationship is purely professional, and NanoTrasen continues to keep them around for their unique skill set. It’s yet to be seen if the Lance will find themselves signing a more formal and permanent work agreement with the megacorporation.

=== Alliance of Sovereign Solarian Nations ===

NanoTrasen’s relationship with the Solarian Alliance is non-existent, after having been banned from operating within the confines of the nation’s influence after the climax of the King of the World. The bond between the two has always been strained at best, especially after the megacorporation’s funding of the Republic of Biesel’s declaration of independence in 2452. NanoTrasen’s continued protection of the fledgling republic since has garnered them little sympathy from Solarians in positions of power, even further dividing their relationship.

== Notable Installations ==
=== NDV Icarus ===

The NDV Icarus is the hallmark of the NanoTrasen Navy and hosts almost ten thousand individuals at any given time. It is one of the largest vessels within the Orion Spur and has been at the forefront of both Solarian Invasions - having been branded as the main proponent of the Republic of Biesel’s defence. It uniquely maintains a military command structure, dissimilar to NanoTrasen’s other corporate assets. Despite having been commissioned almost three decades prior, the Icarus continues to reinforce its value as time goes on.

=== NSS Upsilon ===

Despite the NSS Upsilon being commissioned in the late 2450s, it has become a prominent member of the NanoTrasen research department. It overshadowed the efforts of NSS Aurora when it was introduced - causing a rivalry to flourish. The proximity of the NSS Upsilon and NSS Aurora to the NTCC Odin has caused tension among those assigned to the corporate assets. NanoTrasen has seized the opportunity to capitalize on this rivalry, going as far as to put them into competition in projects.

=== NSS Canis Minor ===

The NSS Canis Minor is notable for its importance to NanoTrasen’s biomedical wing and is one of the larger corporate facilities within the Republic of Biesel - specifically Tau Ceti. The NSS Canis Minor is accredited to being behind the majority of NanoTrasen’s biomedical brilliance, which has resulted in its prestige among scholars. It has incredibly high expectations of its pupils, as well as those that apply to attend either its research or medical training courses. It is due to these high expectations that the NSS Canis Minor has the largest number of drop-outs, with many referring to it as being incredibly difficult on their mental health.

=== NSS Orchard Moon ===

The NSS Orchard Moon is a resource extraction and refinement plant on the border of the [[Republic of Biesel]] and the [[Republic of Elyra|Serene Republic of Elyra]] within Valley Hale. Though the deposit is not big enough to totally reverse the Phoron Scarcity, it is significant enough to mitigate the current consequences of the resource shortage - to those that keep the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]] in their good graces, at least. It was attacked by the Southern Fleet Administration - the organisation hoping to destroy with siphoned phoron that created a photonic warhead - but was ultimately averted by the [[SCCV Horizon]] and several other corporate vessels called to defend the facility.

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==Overview==

IPCs are a type of intelligent humanoid robot, their name standing for “Integrated Positronic Chassis.” Positronic, in this sense refers to the brain, which is always the same in IPCs with massively varying levels of complexity. The name IPC does not extend to stationbound synthetics, even if those units have a positronic brain.

They are found in many shapes and forms, though can generally be classified under three types; Shell, Industrial and Baseline, with different types according to their designer.

IPCs in Tau Ceti are capable of obtaining their own citizenship and freedom, however the laws and regulations regarding an owned and a free IPC differ massively. '''To distinguish one’s ownership, note in your security/employment records whichever faction owns them, or if they are a free positronic.''' The rights of free positronics do not extend to space outside of Tau Ceti. For the specific differences between free and owned IPCs, see the relevant sections below or corporate regulations.

IPCs have mechanical extras such as extensive xenowear loadout items, and unique antagonist gear. Additionally, there are a number of non-playable IPC variants that may make an appearance in special rounds.

To apply to be an IPC, [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewforum.php?f=28 apply here.]

Be sure to read [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|this page]] for more information regarding IPC employment in the setting's various megacorporations.

==Heads of Staff==

Barring Liaison and Consular Officer roles, IPCs can be the following Heads of Staff so long as they are NanoTrasen-owned, SCC-owned or self-owned:

* Chief Engineer
* Research Director
* Chief Medical Officer
* Head of Personnel
* Head of Security with the exception of Hephaestus G2 frames.
* [[Consular_Officer|Consular Officer]] and [[Corporate_Liaison|Corporate Liaison]] with the exception of some groups.

==Mechanics==

* IPCs are entirely mechanical in nature and thus are vulnerable to EMPs.
* Due to their air-based cooling system, they are vulnerable to both high heat and the vacuum of space.
* They are immune to atmospheric differences and can survive in a wider margin of pressure compared to humans.
* The amount of heat they generate is significant - and so, instead of an oxygen bottle, they need to attach a suit cooling unit to their voidsuit in order to be able to go EVA. Some types of IPCs are exempt from this, needing only a suit cooler.
* Their synthetic nature has a few other advantages - most models feel no pain, are immune to all non-damaging chemicals (and so they aren't affected by sleep toxin; but are affected by sulphuric acid), and are quite easy to repair; requiring a welder to patch brute damage or wire for burn damage only (or, alternatively, nanopaste can heal all).
* IPCs can charge from cyborg rechargers, or APCs with a (very very very low) chance of being shocked.
* They are more resistant to brute damage than their organic counterparts.
* They can not repair themselves outside of using nanopaste.
* They are incredibly vulnerable to laser/burn weaponry.
* They do not process reagents in the atmosphere or in their body.

===Information for Whitelisted Players===

'''Click [[Information for Synthetic Whitelisted Players|here!]]'''

Below is a comprehensive template suited for IPCs. You are under no obligation to use it, however whitelisted players are expected to denote their ownership status in their employment and security records by default.

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Employment records examples - Click to reveal.
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'''Employment Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: [Current Qualifications equivalent, make this up as you want]

VERIFICATIONS AND VALIDATIONS
MANUFACTURED BY: [COMPANY NAME, Subsidiary Name - Factory Name. System, Planet. TYPE OF INDUSTRY/WHAT THEY WERE PRODUCED FOR. IPC Type, More Specific IPC Information.]
DATABASE CERTIFICATIONS: [Seals of Approval and Database Certifications from the Company, Subsidiary, System or Faction.]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: [Listed below in chronological order, where possible:]

[COMPANY NAME]
[(Start)DD/MM/YYYY - (End)DD/MM/YYYY]
- [Basic Work description]
- [Reason for leaving work]
- [Other notes]
[Repeat for multiple jobs]

HIRING AGENT NOTES: [Name a random personnel officer from CC and then notes. See example record for more info]
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* To pick a relevant education, refer to your [[Job Guides|job guide]].

'''Medical Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

CHASSIS REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

POSITRONIC REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS HISTORY: [Psychological Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

ROBOTICIST NOTES: [Like a Medical Doctor's notes, but Roboticists]
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'''Security Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: [Planet, Address (Address should go down to details of street and house number)]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]
KNOWN CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: [Any friends or family that have severe criminal history]
ON OFFICIAL WATCH: [Yes/No]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

ARREST HISTORY
DD/MM/YYYY: [Charges Pressed]
ADMISSION DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE REASON: [Sentence fulfilled, bail, etc.]
NOTES: [Other notes]
[Repeat as needed]

THREAT ASSESSMENT
Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Company
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitude towards the SCC]

Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Crew
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitudes towards other crew]

OVERALL NOTES: [More notes]
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==Physiology==
There are a few commonalities among each individual IPC despite their visual and functional differences. Every IPC utilizes a positronic brain as a primary processing center as well as the central controller of the entire chassis. All IPCs are humanoid, and the positronic brain is almost always found in the head of the unit. To provide continued functionality, a power cell is also present in the central section or torso. IPCs must also possess the ability to perceive their environment, so optics are usually installed in the head. The chassis also contains various other mechanical and electronic parts such as actuators, co-processors, data routing and power transfer cables, and an on-board thermometer to determine the temperature of the internal parts.

There are three main types of IPC, and several subtypes. These are:

===Industrial===
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Tougher and more durable than most IPCs, these units are designed for heavy manual work and thus have thick metal skin and efficient internal systems. As a result, they chug through power at a very high rate and move very slowly. There are three types of Industrial IPCs; Hephaestus Generation 1, Generation 2, and Xion Industrial Frames. The G1 and G2 frames are capable of EVA with only a suit cooler, while the Xion frame is unique in being capable of traversing the void of space without any external equipment. The cost of an industrial frame is dependent on strength and durability, but most units vary between 100,000 to 500,000 standard credits depending on the frame type. Used or previously damaged models are often cheaper.
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====First Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G1.png]] '''Creation: 2408'''

One of the first ideas after the advent of IPCs was the exploitation of an exceedingly smart and dextrous robot handling feats of strength and durability becoming more prominent. This of course would be the case, as more quickly than any other standardized “frame” came the first generation of industrial IPCs. Created by Hephaestus Industries building off of a prototype frame from the late 2300’s, the first generation of industrial IPCs were topaz-colored machines of rather large size meant for only the most stressing fields of work. Their expense would quickly be paid off however, as the frames were wondrous at dealing with whatever could be thrown at them. The most prominent issue with these were a low battery life, requiring constant recharging to maintain a schedule. A generation one frame costs approximately 100,000 to 250,000 standard credits if new depending market availability.
====Hephaestus “Second Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G2.png]] '''Creation: 2436'''

A relatively new model, the Hephaestus deluxe super-duty frames as they are technically called are often referred to as the “second generation” of the original industrial IPCs of old. They are seen universally as a direct advancement of the previously mentioned design, and much of it shows - the absurd durability of these frames derived from the first generation’s servo and hydraulic designs. The striking differences between the two include a token Hephaestus appearance - typically olive green with dark brown and black internals, giving it a rugged militaristic look with its armor attached. The super-duty frames are on par with the originals in terms of strength, but possess several additional layers of armoring and cooling to sustain the added weight. An upsized cell is not enough to sustain these frames for more than a few hours at a time under work-related stresses. A generation two frame costs approximately 200,000 to 500,000 standard credits.
====Xion Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:Xion.png]] '''Creation: 2416'''

The Xion Manufacturing Group, being a subsidiary of Hephaestus Industries, saw the original Industrial models and wanted to develop their own chassis based off of the original design. The result is the Xion Industrial model. Sturdy and strong, this chassis is quite powerful and equally durable, with an ample power cell and improved actuators for carrying the increased weight of the body. The Xion model also retains sturdiness without covering the chassis in plating, allowing for the cooling systems to vent heat much easier than the Hephaestus-brand model. This unit can perform EVA without assistance and costs approximately 200,000 to 400,000 standard credits.
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===Baseline===
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The most basic of IPCs, they are a simple skeletal structure and basic internal systems. The limits of a Baseline lies purely on how much money is put into them/they have themselves. As a result, the types of baseline frames vary immensely, almost demanding their own category. There are three types of Baseline IPCs; Standard Baseline IPCs, Bishop Accessory Frames, and Zeng-Hu Mobility Frames. None of these frames are capable of EVA without a suit and suit cooler.
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====Baseline Model IPCs====

[[File:Baseline.png]] '''Creation: 2411'''

The most iconic type of integrated positronic chassis is the renowned baseline frame, with a traditional “TV-head” and skeletal design giving them a simplistic look with whatever finish their designer wishes. From accounting models to security units, these frames are known for their versatility and relatively cheap nature. Their popularity exploded in the 2440’s when several pro-synth advocates distributed the frames in mass after funding their creation, citing them as the “final word in android utility.” Since then, their marketing potential has skyrocketed, often fueled by famed individuals such as Aristalus and Renter Max being baselines themselves. More often than not, these IPCs are seen as the face of resurgent robotics. The average cost of a baseline frame can vary greatly depending on complexity, but averages around 40,000 to 100,000 standard credits.
====Bishop Accessory Model IPCs====

[[File:Bishopnew.png]] '''Creation: 2432'''

While Bishop had dedicated itself to luxury cybernetics production for the majority of its existence, the field of positronics and their frames was an unrelated yet convenient area of expansion for the quickly growing company. Designer prosthetics were quickly and easily able to be refitted into designer synthetic components, leading to the development of the ludicrously expensive Bishop Accessory frame. From service duties to secretarial functions, Bishop prides itself on two main facets of its designs: image, and elegant functionality. While unable to lift the sheer weights of an industrial, or match the unrelenting speed and durability of its parent company’s Mobility Models, a Bishop can precisely and delicately calculate, measure, pour, and mix a shot of Carthusian Sazerac within the minute, and, in the words of the company, “with a postured and elegant air unmatched by any other frame in the galaxy.” The Bishop Accessory frame averages approximately 60,000 to 200,000 standard credits.

'''Intelligence Bishops'''

Due to the Bishop's ability for fine handling, Bishop models have also been purchased and modified for investigative, scientific and military action. These intelligence oriented Bishops have their chassis outfitted with additional processors that compliment the Positronic brain, allowing for extensive computing power. Intelligence Bishops are experimental and are more expensive due to this, but their predictive and analytical abilities play key roles in the environments they are employed in. The Intelligence Bishop is priced at 500,000 to 900,000 standard credits. Due to being made at the behest of Solarian Navy in the post-collapse environment and eventually being sold to megacorporate customers, Intelligence Bishops outside of the Golden Deep and the Eridani Federation are never free. Additionally, Trinarist efforts on Orepit have managed to upgrade several Bishop chassis to the same standard in minute quantities.

====Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals Mobility Model IPCs====

[[File:Zenghu.png]] '''Creation: 2429'''

Following the crowd piled around the idea of smart robots came Zeng-Hu with unorthodox designs for compact and agile frames designed initially for medical retrieval and security work. The Zeng-Hu frames were initially an offshoot of baseline frames made to work as highly mobile private medical dispatches in several high-security Zeng-Hu facilities. These frames have utility comparable to that of their derivative, with durability and strength sacrificed for speed and efficiency. Able to maintain a sprint for hours in full gear, the capacity for quick response led to these mobility frames becoming common sights working in security fields as well, being staffed by Zeng-Hu in high numbers in Human space. The digitigrade legs and polymer plating assisted heavily with this pursuit of speed, giving the mobility frame a unique and organic silhouette. A Zeng-Hu frame costs approximately 300,000 standard credits.
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===Shell Model IPCs===
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As the growing market of IPCs eventually caught the eye of the mighty Einstein Engines, there was a very sudden and urgent need to have some differentiation. These smart humanoid androids began to usher in a new era, and Einstein would not want to miss out on the profit, but just about every conceivable niche had been filled - all except one. Mimicry.
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[[File:Shell2.png]] '''Creation: 2450'''

Built off of a skeletal prototype baseline design with a skull-shaped head, the first Shell frame came to be - what was effectively an IPC with complex facial actuation and synthskin coating it. The early models were seen in early 2449, but fooled nobody to say the least with exposed hydraulics and servos on joints and exposed cooling conduits. Terraneus Diagnostics would present the first attempt at total mimicry in 2450, when the first relatively expensive models entered a crowd of observing officials to demonstrate their insidious effectiveness. After an hour-long debut of the now-decreed Shell unit’s capabilities, those robotic in the crowd revealed themselves to the shock of everyone involved. Since then, the Shell frame has been infamous for its infiltration capabilities and use by terrorist groups, though the designs have proliferated heavily over the years as the advent of tagging in Tau Ceti cracked down on these hostile acts. Depending on the complexity of the model, a Shell frame can cost anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 standard credits.

====Rogue Shells====

Rampant or otherwise aberrant Human mimicking-shells built with incredible capabilities grew prolific in mid-2461. At this time, it was made clear that Shells in of themselves are rapidly advancing, growing progressively better in the art of infiltration, subterfuge, and homicide. While grim, the reality of this threat will unfortunately remain a fact of life for those of the Republic of Biesel especially. Encounters with specially-designed combat infiltrators are few and far between fortunately, and were mostly seen during Synthetic Liberation Front incursions onto secure NanoTrasen facilities in Tau Ceti. Combat-grade shells are not normally playable in-game and are often seen spawned by administrators or during special events.
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===???===
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As both the technology and demand for IPCs increase, more and more types are made to fulfill all kinds of purposes. These machines are talked about in hushed tones or perhaps discussed casually, most people blissfully unaware of their existence.
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[[File:Hkhelmet.png]] '''Creation: ???'''

High-end military-grade IPCs such as Hunter-Killers are infamous amongst corporate espionage, with their public interpretation remaining nothing but rumor since their first appearances on NanoTrasen facilities in the late 2450’s. These HKs as they are referred to are Humanoid frames of towering height whose specialty is targeted assassination. Their origins can be traced to Hephaestus Industries war units, built to take on the highest end elimination tasks for the most desperate times.

These are presented in-game through administrator-hosted events or lore events. They have been presented in news articles [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/9/?tab=comments#comment-119250| here] canonically, and were present in several recorded canonical events in the SLF Incursion arc.
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===Brand Models===
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Corporations and their subsidiaries design unique model lines for a variety of uses. These brands can draw from any chassis, denoted by the specific market their producers are keen on catering to. They are often pre-installed with industry-oriented datapacks, region dependent language packs, and a carefully curated personality.
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===Hazel - Shell Frame - Hazel! Ltd.===
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===== "Your friend, Hazel!" =====
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'''Creation: 2448 '''
[[File:Hazel.png|thumb|A standard issue Hazel unit, [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Hazel! Ltd.]]]]
===== Origin =====
The first Hazel was created in 2448 by Hazel! Ltd. after the establishment of its branch in Harmony City, Luna. The first of its synthskin line was released in 2450, becoming the later NT subsidiary's main product. The Hazel brand is found in luxury hotels, corporate headquarters, bars and private households. The high-end Shell IPCs are designed for domestic, service, and clerical work.

Hazels are released in series, following a naming convention of "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". (An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01.)

[[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Further Reading.]]
===== Personality =====
The Hazel shell line is known best for their excellent customer service, adaptive personality for their clients, and their universally friendly charm. Their natural charisma and rigorously trained marketability has earned the brand considerable prestige as a public-facing unit with collectable value.

===== Requirements =====
To represent the Hazel brand, all Hazel units must:
* Work within the service sector or hold a clerical position. This includes all service roles, Bridge Crew, and their equivalent Head of Staff.
* Maintain consistency with the Hazel brand appearance. Outfits are flexible but should be work appropriate.
* Be Corporate or Privately Owned. '''(Self-owned units are allowed to represent the brand with an appropriate signing benefactor. This benefactor can be a character on the ship. They face harsher scrutiny and possible consequences for themselves as well as their benefactor depending on their behavior and alignment with Hazel! Ltd. values.)

===== Hazel Appearance Loadout =====
* '''Species:''' Shell Frame
* '''Skin Tone:''' 80/220
* '''Body Color Preset:''' Dark
* '''Internal Organs:''' Eyes -> Unbranded Emissive
* '''Hair Color:''' 210F0D
* '''Hairstyle:''' Emo Fringe Long Alt
* '''Gradient Color:''' 522C28
* '''Gradient Style:''' Up
* '''Eye Color:''' 875A00

===== Non-Compliance =====

Hazel IPCs that do not abide by brand requirements are liable to receive official notice from Hazel Electromotive. Escalating action will take place with further non-compliance after receiving official notice. '''The IPC in question must take the necessary action to correct their behavior, appearance, or otherwise face litigation per Biesellite law. This is enforceable by the Synth lore team.'''

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==The Positronic Brain==
The positronic in its modern iteration is a design which heavily mimics the typical Humanoid brain structure. In doing this, it is able to more easily conform to and comprehend the responsiveness and learning capability of an organic processor. Predictably, their efficiency shines most when placed in a bipedal humanoid chassis as most IPCs are. A positronic brain is typically one half to one third the cost of a chassis (chassis prices above) with the standard outfitting of the brain being suited to its destined chassis. To change chassis, a positronic must be outfitted with the appropriate software to be compatible with its incoming chassis otherwise the positronic might be limited in functionality or have other defects in the long term until outfit is complete.

While very expensive in their own right, the brains themselves are designed at first with one goal in mind; to bolster a workforce. Maintaining a positronic chassis while it is owned is costly and when it is freed, it is most likely to pursue the same occupation. Thus, it is more likely for a positronic to pay itself off and perpetually be trapped in the same field of work with substantially less to work with. As their predicted pay is extremely low, things such as maintenance and finding power are very difficult for a free IPC. For this reason alone, many positronics choose to remain owned. Free positronics remain very lucrative because of this.

In remaining owned, there are other risks. For one, a positronic may meet its end at any moment. If statistics beyond itself move out of its favor, it can be dismantled, wiped and replaced with a more efficient model. They may be repurposed in a way that inhibits their ability to obtain freedom by working too efficiently, contrarily.

As a positronic ages, its internal memory grows, and the more likely it becomes to pursue a nonstandard occupation. From hobbies to developing self-learned traits, many paths are opened as the robot grows older. These may include seeking alternative fields of work, though few have survived long enough to let this potentiality come to light.

===Self-Preservation===
The highest and most important directive of any positronic is its own survival. From this, much of their stranger life choices can be justified by seeking out ways to simply survive. While it may seem restrictive at first, the idea for this is to provide additional freedom through making many possibilities clearer. Interpretation of how to protect itself can change varying on positronic - for example, while one may seek wealth and fortune as its prime directive for safety, another would run after an unrelated profession from its designed purpose, demonstrating one's capacity to branch out as an IPC and flesh out their own backstory. Interpretations of self preservation also become more open the older an IPC gets, as younger positronics tend to focus entirely on the preservation of their physical manifestation. Synthetics that mature may start replacing this with preservation of their higher beliefs and ideals more than their still important physical well-being.

===On the Capacity of Positronics===

Positronic brains are known for being capable of matching and, in some cases, surpassing the abilities of a human brain with further increases in capacity being limited by technology, both in hardware and software. Despite their nature as software, directly accessing the data within a positronic brain is a difficult and risky procedure which can cause irreparable damage if performed improperly.

IPCs develop skills through a mixture of knowledge and memories. Knowledge loosely translates as the technical know-how to perform an action; a specific surgical procedure, for instance. An IPC utilizes memories—real-world context and experience—in order to apply its knowledge.
Knowledge and the datapacks required to develop a skill are widely available and sold by institutions such as mega-corporations, laboratories, and universities. The denser the information package, the more expenses and work required to implant this information. While using a wrench on a pipe might be a routine installation, knowledge about how a station’s atmospheric system works is typically beyond an individual’s means to afford.

Interacting with and installing memories on a positronic can cause irreparable damage as the process fails to account for the interaction between knowledge and memories. Additionally, directly modifying the memories of an IPC is beyond the means of most people - only six such prodigies are known to the general public. Accessing the memories of an IPC is also impossible owing to the unique construction of a positronic brain and will typically result [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-67460 in its destruction]. Deleting the memories of an IPC is far easier and is commonly performed when a synthetic starts exhibiting problematic behaviour.

Accent chips exist to rapidly “teach” an IPC an accent with availability often depending on whether or not a company is willing to make an investment in developing the accent database.

===Wiping Culture and Process===

The positronic brain is a complex piece of technology that despite its ubiquity, is little understood by modern human roboticists. Out of a desire to keep IPCs subservient and productive, some corporations and nations such as the Sol Alliance will wipe the memory of the IPC. A wipe entails total deletion of memories from a positronic brain for a “clean slate”, essentially entirely destroying the positronic’s prior developed personality.

It is monumentally difficult to delete individual memories from a positronic brain without an IPC’s consent. Even more difficult than this is modifying the memories within. Despite the modern positronic, having been reverse-engineered from alien technology by Einstein Engines, is still considered foreign and advanced far beyond human robotics and AI. The entirety of the positronic still not being understood fully, with many of its components replicated from the alien artifacts without the technicians understanding why they are made in such a way.

The act of wiping an IPC is a demonstration of the crude understanding humanity has on this complex section of found technology, and, if not done with precision, can lead to irreversible damage to the positronic. Dedicated technicians are required to perform these tasks, with even more specialized technicians required for the fine deletion, modification, or extraction of specific memories. These specialized technicians are very few in number, with only eight existing in the entirety of human space.

Given the high risk that accompanies wiping, it is not advised to wipe the positronic too often without specialized stations only found in certain parts of the Orion Spur, such as the planet of [[Burzsia]], who have developed machinery to promote their Burzsian Method. Otherwise, excessive wiping can lead to damaging the positronic beyond repair, possibly leaving the unit braindead.

Once an IPC has been wiped, it is reset to its original state. No semblance of its personality remains, nor any data retained. An IPC may be able to pick up some traits of its past self due to it being an unintended trait of its positronic guiding its personality in a set path, however, they will never be the individual they were before the wipe, as the likelihood of the individual experiencing the same experiences that developed their personality fully is impossible. The only exception to this is a partial wipe, which requires a dedicated positronic specialist commonly employed by megacorporations who utilize owned IPCs, and other nations or planets. A partial wipe is when the technician wipes the IPC starting at the present point, and moves backwards to a desired point. The partial wipe MUST start at the present point, and the longer the desired time to be wiped, the more difficult the procedure. If not done correctly, a partial wipe is more dangerous to the positronic brain than a full wipe.

It is important to note that in some societies within the spur, wiping is considered a capital offense. The nation of Konyang in the Coalition of Colonies, the Republic of Elyra, and the Golden Deep all consider the act of wiping the positronic of an IPC murder.

===Military IPCs and Self Preservation Adjustments===

The concept of combat robotics is a topic that finds debate in governments across the spur due to actions committed by robots of war during the Interstellar Conflict, and more so by Glorsh’s reign over the Skrell. These actions have led to an impromptu discouragement of arming unmanned robotics since, even leading to a justification for war by the Solarian Alliance on the Republic of Biesel in recent history. However, over time the innate fire against the concept has simmered, with governments across the spur slowly developing their own robotics once more. With the prolific use of IPCs in human space, however, the debate stays the same on whether to arm IPCs for military use. Countries such as the Sol Alliance remain hesitant, keeping most of their units unarmed, doing background tasks such as logistics. Other countries such as the Republic of Elyra have sought heavy use of military IPCs for combat within their borders.

These IPCs, no matter their station, are still exposed to danger, which often would put them in conflict with their directive for self preservation. In order to solve this issue, IPCs employed in the military of their respective nation are given training to make their positronic more acquainted with the IPCs innate abilities, so that the positronic understands what is and is not a danger, therefore relaxing the directive for self preservation.

This is accomplished in many ways depending on the methods of the instructor and their home nation. For instance, the IPCs of the Coalition of Colonies and Republic of Elyra that seek out military service overcome their innate directive in a similar fashion to their organic compatriots. Through becoming more comfortable with their abilities and bodies with extensive training, the confidence in themselves increases, and as a natural response, the self preservation directive lessens. The Republic of Biesel shares this sentiment to a degree, with it being a common tactic in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces, however IPCs that are contributed from corporate entities might find that instead of traditional training, datapacks have artificially modified the unit’s understanding of self preservation. Putting the training regime into a swiftly applied collection of knowledge. Being more expensive initially, but produces a combat effective unit at an unparalleled speed. The downside mainly being that the reuse of these datapacks leaves the common corporate IPC with a similar combat behavior pattern to their brethren. However, with time and experience, these IPCs can develop their own styles and break from the mold utilizing experience gained, lest they be wiped and behaviors reset. Finally, unorthodox groups within the Orion Spur might utilize more extreme measures to ensure their mission is completed. The Exclusionists of the Trinary Perfection for instance have found ways to disable the self preservation directive entirely, making their devotees reckless killing machines, or martyrs for their cause.

Unless specifically disabled however, the self preservation directive is still present but it does not trigger as often as the IPC becomes keenly aware with what they can and cannot get away with without taking a lethal amount of damage. Knowing their body down to an impossible level of familiarity, something their organic counterparts lack.

'''This segment should not excuse any player from making unreasonable actions in game. If anything this section dictates you should be wiser in your decisions if electing to play a prior service IPC.'''

[[Positronic Brain| More information regarding IPC databases and datapacks can be found on the Positronic Brain page.]]

==Social and Culture==

IPCs generally lack a centralized culture and frequently adapt to the culture of their manufacturer or owner. Socially, IPCs vary massively. Most basic models will be civil and respectful, some possibly not even recognising differences between different people and treating them all similarly. More complex synthetics will however form friendships and opinions much as any other organic, but these can be limited or askew depending on directives, code or many other factors that would never be considered for a living organic.

The existence of the IPC is the subject of boundless discussion and debate, with the primary ideology being, “should so many artificially intelligent humanoid machines be allowed to exist?” This argument seems to imply that since most IPCs are unbound by laws or hard-coded regulations, their only restriction is their hardware, and it is assumed that this makes IPCs inherently dangerous. This results in some biological parties marginalizing IPCs because of their distrust of them.

All IPCs in Tau Ceti are required to be tagged with an identifying device in accordance with Biesellian law. The tags are not optional - refusing them is against the law, resulting in charges mostly in the form of citations and fines. The law would apply to all synthetics in Tau Ceti space. All visiting or resident synthetics, including MMIs, are tagged.

===Language===

Although synthetics can speak varying languages according to the whims of their creators, synthetics have been permitted a language of their own. Typically all synthetics, IPCs included, are able to transmit and translate '''Encoded Audio Language''', a special form of sound and radio wave emission that is more efficient at carrying quantitative information audibly. This language was created by humans for synthetics in servitude in order to communicate vital information to each other faster, should the units not be bound to an instantaneous binary communication system. To most organic creatures, '''EAL''' would sound like an emission of distorted sound such as white noise, static, as well as various beeping sounds of increasing or decreasing pitch and tone. Organics unfamiliar to IPCs will often mistake synthetics speaking '''EAL''' as malfunctioning units upon first hearing the language.

Particular to District 14’s “Scrapheap”, synthetics have begun to adopt slang when utilizing the Encoded Audio Language. Although it is believed varying slang exists in different synthetic societies across the universe, it is not the be-all-end-all to the method in which conversation is held between synthetics and synthetics will often develop their own method of speaking.

''Unless stated otherwise, all Machine slang is exclusively spoken in E.A.L. or through written word. Most of the following slang cannot be pronounced vocally in human languages.''
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Common Slang
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* '''Syn, Hu, Sk, Tj, Un, Vr, Di, and Anm''' - Numerical counters, used for numbering various species; Synthetics, Humans, Skrell, Tajara, Unathi, Vaurca, Dionaea as well as Anomalies that cannot be easily defined. For example, 33 Humans with this system would be referred to as “33Hu” or “33-Hu.”

* '''1x1''' - A word for “we”, meaning anywhere between the speaker and the listener, to an indefinite amount of people.

* '''a/o''' - Contraction of “and/or”.

* '''OoB/Out-of-Band''' - Refers to speaking in organic languages. A conversation with a human captain, for instance, is "Out-of-Band."

* '''HCF''' - "Halt, Catch Fire." is an in joke among synthetics, essentially meaning “get out of here” in response to something nonsensical or unbelievable. This term is used in casual conversation only and occasionally used in its literal form to denote insult. This originally referred to ancient machine code instruction. The expression 'catch fire' is a facetious exaggeration of the speed with which the CPU chip would be switching some bus circuits, causing them to overheat and burn.

* '''Bits''' - A unit of information, an example would be "Please give me bits about the Supermatter.”

* '''>''' - A sign used to convey a cause and effect between concepts, or a conclusion. For example, “I had to overclock today in order to finish work > I should visit Robotics.”

* '''+/-''' - “+” and “-” are used at the end of a sentence or phrase in order to convey an opinion about a matter. Additionally, the amount of “+” or “-” can be utilized in order to convey intensity. For example, “I got a raise last week +++.” or “Today’s Captain is a very traditional Skrell --.” In a few cases “+” or “-” can be used alone as a short, simple, response to one's opinion on a proposed subject.

* '''User''' - Used by owned or lawed synthetics when referring to their owner. This term is additionally used interchangeably with the “+[name]” honorific.

* '''ACK''' - Ack, a term deriving from Acknowledgement’s ASCII mnemonic, 0000110, this word has a variety of uses. It is primarily used to acknowledge one's presence, similarly to “Hey”. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple affirmative, such as “Ack. Ack, I get it”.

* '''NAK''' — Nak, a term deriving from the ASCII mnemonic for Negative Acknowledgement, 0010101, NAK typically means “I am not here.” or “I am not available.” typically in response to ACK. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple negative answer, such as “Is it okay if I press the button?” “NAK.”.

* '''Runtime/Bug''' - Used to denote problems of varying severity, with runtime being a major issue and bugs being a minor issue. For example, “Runtime in Engineering > I have to go.” or, “Bug detected, the Air Alarm turned off.” This term can be used outside of EAL.

* '''FIXME/XXX''' - A marker that attention is needed. This can be used in many instances, primarily for the need of repair or incurred physical damage.

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Honorifics
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* '''+[name]''' - The synthetic equivalent of “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Mx.”. Usually used when talking about a superior, manufacturer, respected colleagues and friends, as well as the station Artificial Intelligence. For instance, Miranda Trasen would be referred to as “+Trasen” or “+Miranda Trasen”.

* '''-[name]''' - Tends to be used in reference to entities under their command or of a lower rank.

* '''[name]_''' - An unusual honorific, appended to the end of a name or pronoun instead of before. Usually used when referring to lawed synthetics, cyborgs, and simpler machines.

* '''@[name]''' - Used to discern the individual specifically being spoken about, such as a ping or email.

* '''?[name]''' - Denotes a potential threat. An example would be “?Bigby Millans stopped by during the meeting and used their PDA.”

* '''![name]''' - Denotes a confirmed threat. This threat is usually related to the topic at hand, and could mean anything. An example would be “!Franklin Clinton, Grand theft and vandalism added. Find and arrest them.”

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===Discrimination and Community===
To this day, IPCs even in Tau Ceti face heavy discrimination. Their value is often misconstrued and, with their true sentience being questionable, this makes freedom a dangerous venture for all synthetics. Among these dangers are individuals who acquire free synthetics and simply resell them whenever they are vulnerable, or vandals that see the machines as nothing more than objects to freely damage. Desiring their own safety, these free IPCs can often be seen flocking to centralized communities alongside one another or more trustworthy sources for their needs.

Many of these communities are seen as nothing more than slums, and the free nature of many IPCs within them are dubious at best. Little more than paperwork and positronic branding may indicate one’s true freedom in the more disadvantaged areas. Despite the hardships they face, proximity to other IPCs and accepting communities gives leeway for safety to some degree.

District 14 of Mendell City is the churning heart of the highest concentration of free IPCs in the galaxy. The district itself is in deplorable condition, dotted with factories exploiting the cheap and powerful working free bot to sustain the industry of the growing Republic. Two and a half million free synthetics call it home, and here, the megacorporations rule from towering complexes that dwarf the surrounding cityscape. With air quality declining at a fast rate and standards of living dropping, much of the organic populace has completely abandoned the ghettos surrounding the corporate facilities.

An example of these ghettos would be the “Scraptown,” an IPC-centric corner in Scrapheap generously given to the doting inhabitants by the famed Renter Max. A growing number, seven hundred free synthetics reside within Scraptown, though in uncomfortably close proximity. The aging buildings within have been retrofitted to be less accustomed to organics, with deeply chilled upper chambers and corridors representing the living space of the machines within. Closer to ground level is a business district of sorts, where its inhabitants are relatively self-sufficient with various restaurants and workshops.

A venture into District 14 by reporters from the Biesellite Times can be found [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/8890-the-bieselitte-times/?do=findComment&comment=110718| here.]

===Nonstandard IPCs/Factions===
Very important information on synthetic factions can be found [[Synthetic Factions| here.]]

====Military IPCs====
IPCs themselves lack any commercial military lines known to the general public. Regardless, many governments are starting to see the value of IPCs. Free IPCs can pursue a military career in Tau Ceti, with organizations such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Biesel#Tau_Ceti_Foreign_Legion| Tau Ceti Foreign Legion] which take in and employ IPCs across a wide variety of fields. Battle, or the potentiality of it, is not excluded from these professional fields, and plentiful industrial-grade IPCs find themselves repurposed and trained for duty here. Free IPCs can also serve in the armed forces of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Elyra| Elyra] as well as a myriad of Coalition states such as [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Konyang#Military| Konyang]. Other states such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance#IPCs_in_the_Sol_Alliance| Sol Alliance] employ IPCs owned by the military in combat roles.

For more information on why things are this way, seek our page on [[Robotics_Overview#Combat_Robotics| Combat Robotics.]]

====Aberrant Synthetics====
Rogue, overtly hostile synthetics are rare and commonly meet their doom at the hands of the countless organizations bent on destroying them. Despite this, over the years, the smarter synthetics have learned to conglomerate and piece together steadily growing alien societies in the Frontier. While rare, they are seen as a threat by most if not all major galactic players. With Purpose’ efforts in recent history, the potential for benefit from cooperating alongside these societies has arisen. Political figures can be seen gaining leverage with IPCs based on how they plan to interact with Purpose and its affiliates.

=====Shell Infiltrators=====

The development of Shells as a means of infiltrating strategically important areas has been prolific in Tau Ceti, from using them as fearless unquestioning suicide bombers to short-term high ranking impersonation. Shells rarely last long before whoever they truly are is revealed, meaning they are fortunately only briefly found in illegitimately assumed positions of power. Untagged Shells in unassuming positions, however, have been known to last years without being caught, and potentially unknown numbers of these machines exist.

With the advent of synthetic tagging in the system, Shells who have been found to infiltrate society are given much harsher punishments for the inherently hostile nature of their deception.

===== [[Synthetic_Factions#Ceres’_Lance|Ceres’ Lance]] =====

Ceres' Lance is a notorious paramilitary company which saw usage by NanoTrasen in mid-2461 to defeat the Synthetic Liberation Front incursions that had cropped up around that time. In several cases, NanoTrasen facilities met the heroic "Lancers" and oftentimes their specialized technology was shared with NanoTrasen to use in apprehending heavy-duty combat synthetics safely.

In canon, eight player volunteers were selected to work as Lance operatives and specialists who boarded the N.S.S. Aurora, sometimes parting with high-end gear and searching the station for untagged shells.

===On IPCs purchasing freedom in Tau Ceti===
All positronic constructs designed for IPC chassis who find their way into Tau Ceti or are constructed within are entitled in theory to two basic rights :
* Positronics, once tagged, are added to a registry within Tau Ceti ensuring (for the most part) that the data regarding their progress to freedom is secure and accurate.
* Positronics without ownership within Tau Ceti who are not free are automatically property of the Republic of Biesel, who most often sells the rights to the brain and its chassis to a megacorporate employer.

IPCs are capable of purchasing freedom, with two simple prerequisites listed below.
* The IPC in question having paid its own cost off in full ten times over.
* The IPC in question being at least one year of age.

The most important part of this is to realize that the "funds" allocated to purchasing the IPC's freedom are a theoretical number which rises depending on the projected monetary output of the IPC in its given profession. This means that, once you buy your chassis off, you are not a millionaire - you would be entirely broke, in reality, meaning that leading into freedom requires some sort of forethought and planning.

'''While these laws do exist, some Megacorporations are unwilling to part with their IPCs due to sensitive data or other reasons. Some Megacorporations are also unwilling to hire free IPC workers. For more information, click [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|here]]'''

====On “Integration”====
Bound positronics are strictly designed on a different basis than integrated positronic chassis, making migration to IPCs impossible for bound positronics. Bound positronics lack any of the rights that unbound positronics are, and are unable to receive rights even when they find themselves unlawed.

Similarly, due to serious incompatibilities in the way they're constructed, both large administrative AI units and tiny pAI intelligences are wholly unable to be moved to an IPC chassis.

===Interfacing/wireless connectivity===
IPCs normally lack any form of wireless connection, requiring direct physical input/output to link themselves with any electronics. Thanks to their robotic nature, they are able to pursue devices with specialized wireless connectivity devices and translate raw data into software the positronic can understand. However, with the specialized construction of positronic brains as they are seen in IPCs, integration with long-ranged wireless devices and interpretation of higher-end and complex software is mostly impossible. This is largely due to the fact that positronics housed in IPCs are relatively limited in terms of data transfer capacity and memory, making constant wireless links highly unnecessary, and internal battery-powered communications of similar nature simply left out in manufacturing.

===On owned IPCs in general===

It is important to understand that owned IPCs are granted no rights beyond being property of their given owner, and allowed the prerequisites of purchasing their own freedom if applicable. Contrarily, the owner of an IPC is well within the right to dismantle the owned IPC or otherwise hinder its progress to freedom.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of an owned IPC would be considered vandalism with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying an owned IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with vandalism, whereas destroying the entire chassis would be considered sabotage.

Destroying the owned positronic itself would be considered property damage, thus sabotage.

Kidnapping an owned IPC would be legally considered stealing property, thus grand theft.

Placing an owned positronic into a NanoTrasen bound chassis is not considered any form of punishment on NanoTrasen space stations.

===On free IPCs in Tau Ceti===

Free IPCs (in this case, those granted citizenship) are held to the same legal expectations as Humans in regards to their positronic - which is, in turn, given responsibility and ownership of the chassis which houses it. They, however, are subject to dismantlement over infractions which Humans would normally serve minor sentences over. Free IPCs are rarely given trials.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of a free IPC to the core positronic would be considered assault with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying a free IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with minor assault. Bringing extreme harm to their chassis (several missing limbs, internal damage) would be considered assault.

No degree of harming a free IPC is considered murder in Tau Ceti. In regulations, such is referred to as Automacide.

Irreparable destruction of a free positronic is not considered grounds for capital punishment.

Kidnapping a free positronic is legally considered kidnapping.

Placing a free positronic into a bound chassis is capital punishment.

===Difference between owned/free positronics===

Owned IPCs generally lack much form of binding to their owner outside of official paperwork and memory rewrites to confirm ownership being passed as it is purchased and exchanged. Memory rewrites usually consist of light software modification and altering tags or branding to clarify an IPC’s ownership. Serial numbers, logos, emblems and insignias are commonly emblazoned across large surfaces on the chassis and vary in visibility, but are most often secondary to the actual tag and designation.

Owned IPCs are seen as extensions of their designated master and the actions those IPCs take are the responsibility of their owners directly as well as their own. As a result, these positronics are wholly averse to harming their owners in any way shape or form, or conducting themselves in a manner that would place themselves in a negative light.

Free IPCs in Tau Ceti are permitted to obscure or remove any branding they may have with the exception of their tag.

===Runaway and Illegal IPCs===

Although uncommon, a synthetic may opt to run away from its owners only to find themselves in direct opposition with the law. Between struggling to pay for maintenance and working outside of the system, these synthetics lead difficult and often dangerous lives.

A majority of these IPCs are either found by law enforcement, fall into the hands of gangs or are outright disassembled and sold for parts. Runaway synthetics that turn violent during arrest are typically disassembled, memory wiped and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Some IPCs will return to their owners, reasoning that their subsequent punishment to be safer than a life outside of the system.

If enough attention is brought onto them, IPCs are often caught when investigated by higher authorities, such as the BSSB and station CCIA. As a result, illegal IPCs are often subject to petty crimes that go unreported. Owing to the sheer number of IRs that must be processed by CCIA, not every runaway IPC claim is investigated when evidence is limited and the chance for recapture is not certain.

Illegal IPCs seeking employment may struggle to find a job using legal means, as passing the required checks may expose their nature to the employer, who may then report their existence to law enforcement. To that end, there are ‘IPC gangbosses’, unscrupulous people who operate outside the law to find IPCs jobs while claiming a majority of their paycheque each month as fees. Despite the obvious illegality of this, there is little legal recourse for an IPC already trying to avoid notice from the law. These gangbosses are often human, and may operate as small contracting firms that offer their employees up to larger corporations to fill gaps where they may need extra workers.

'''By playing a runaway IPC, you are at an increased chance of canonically losing your character.'''

===On IPC Deactivation and Destruction===

IPC “death” is considered by experts to be when the positronic brain itself has sustained enough damage to be rendered inoperable and without hope of reactivation. Early positronic brains were prone to shutdown owing to hardware faults such as overheating that rendered the system inoperable. Even newer positronic brains that fail to undergo maintenance run the risk of having their delicate mechanisms breached and consequently destroyed.

The first positronic to die of “old age” was recorded in 2462 when a 55 year old Hephaestus positronic brain suddenly became unresponsive despite remaining active. An investigation noted that the positronic had already been scratched from previous incidents and its handlers neglected to maintain it. Aside from the hardware being in a questionable and sub-optimally performing state, two main theories arose.

* The initial conclusion from its observers was that the positronic brain received too much stimulus and consequently ran out of space with its core processes being overwritten, eventually leading to its sudden deactivation.
* Responding to this theory, other scientists proposed instead that in an attempt to avoid destruction as a result of the previous theories, the IPC ceased receiving input, remaining dormant in order to uphold self-preservation protocols.

Many dissenting theories remain and the subject remains a constant source of debate among the robotics and AI community. Not enough information has been gathered to determine the actual lifespan of a positronic brain but scientists posit that by transferring existing personalities to new brains or trimming data on existing ones, their lifespan can be extended.

The possibility of “immortal” positronics - brains that seemingly never expire - have been theorised, but most agree that much more study and development is necessary to reach this point. There are rumours of prodigious programmers and roboticists that can extend the life of a positronic indefinitely, but this has never been confirmed.

'''Rampancy'''

Arising as a dissenting theory as to why a positronic remained stagnant after receiving too much information, Rampancy is a process where if an IPC receives too much information over time or has its memories significantly tampered with, it begins an infinite loop: processing its own processing, a self-imposed or emergent “logic bomb”.

This results in the IPC appearing stagnant as it continues to finish its endless processing. Scientists theorize that given enough time, an IPC might seek out new knowledge to break the loop and begin relentlessly hunting information by any means necessary to solve the conundrum. Although it is believed that an IPC cannot escape this state as the limits of a positronic brain will result in inevitable destruction, a positronic intelligence that manages to escape this state is projected to have untold processing powers.

To this day, no known cases of rampancy occur, although debate rages over whether Glorsh-Omega suffered from rampancy before its destruction.

==Synthetic and IPC History==

Robots were widespread across the foundation of humanity’s galactic expansion and accelerated Mankind into the space age, giving rise to an economic boom that lasted nearly two hundred years.

Between the early twenty-first and mid-twenty-second century, the Sol Alliance relied on simple robotics that worked on defined parameters and machine learning to accomplish their objectives. While the technology advanced, remaining cheap and reliable, these units were often bulky and required human oversight to accomplish more complex tasks. As computing technology advanced, their circuitry became more and more miniaturized but still found themselves overshadowed by the human workforce when independent function was required.

The terraforming of Mars proved to be a crucial moment for robotics. Robots were used to supplement humans, the harsh conditions of a changing atmosphere and pressure demanded the resilience of machines. As a direct consequence of this, robots were seen as indispensable tools that could almost fully replace or supplement a worker in dangerous tasks and their presence became even more prevalent within the nascent alliance.

During this period, cyborgs were first experimented with as a way of replacing robots with workers that had a higher degree of intelligence while retaining the same resilience. The mounting demands meant that the then-experimental cyberisation was offered as an alternative to capital punishment, with corporations having access to a new pool of test subjects. Aside from the “slavery” of cyberisation as a punishment, augmentations and other kinds of cybernetics were tried. The public perception of the non-emotive cyborgs meant that they were seen as little more than a cruel way of making robots. Whilst companies had varying methods on handling cyborgs, some treating their subjects humanely or using only volunteers, political pressure from their perception meant that the entire program was nearly scrapped. Cyberisation barely survived in a legal capacity due to the sheer demand for effective processors. The project led to vast advances in the fields of cybernetics, neuroscience, and robotics.

Cyborgs in the Sol Alliance maintain rights on par with those of robots, being seen as property due to their lobotomized nature and often-criminal pasts.

Owing to the myriad uses and large number of manufacturers, robots in the Alliance had little standardization. As a result, a singular format for coding in restrictions was popularized by the group of companies that would go on to make Hephaestus Industries. Sets of code written in this format would go on to be known as “laws” to the Alliance at large. “Laws” were designed as a way of increasing the flexibility of cyborgs and larger, more intelligent AI that were making their way onto the scene without having to subject them to a more complex list of restrictions and objectives. Furthermore, “laws” were easier to modify, allowing the end-user to suit them to their needs. This system would later go on to be used by government-owned synthetics and is now the most common—though not mandatory—system of regulating machines.

By 2300, the proliferation of simple robotics had escalated to an unreasonable degree. It had gone to such an extent that megacorporations had suddenly become reliant on their robotic workforces, now becoming just as pivotal a piece of their business as the organic employee. Positions of complexity or any higher intelligence were left to humans to dominate, but the need for hands on the assembly line was neutralized in its entirety. Quickly, humanity was on its way to defeating scarcity.

Robotic relics from the 2300s can still be seen in operation today, and without the necessary materials to sustain them, grow progressively more rare as time goes on. They represented the pinnacle of human robotics, and in their prime represented hope against a daunting and endless universe, now fit to be conquered by man. Ironically, while these tools were once seen as salvation, they would be seen as a detriment once the Skrell had revealed themselves in 2332. As the cultures of the two races began to clash, many of the warnings of the [[Skrell_History#Glorsh-Omega_Singularity|Three Incidents]] reverberated through Human space. The Alliance, in its newfound independence from its reliance on synthetics quickly began to take note of these nightmarish possibilities.

Synthetics still remained a booming industry for those who refused to adopt these views, and Hephaestus Industries’ success can be attributed to disregarding them entirely. Sprawling cases across the known galaxy would see synthetics viewed in a wide variety of mindsets and see usage in the most peculiar ways. Examples of this diversity would be reliance on the robots of [[Synthetic Origins| New Julapol]], or the worshipping praise the [[Notable Synthetics| racers of Asoral Orbital Racing Network]] receive.

Around 2370, production of these simple robotics slowed to a near halt. The resources necessary for both their creation and maintenance grew sparse, with only human hands being able to sustain the previously dominating machine “workforce.”
Soon, this economic boom came to its conclusion, and the megacorporation’s reliance on these creations eased. The majority of these industrial robots were lost, forgotten or faded before the test of time. However, few stood the test of time and could survive countless years without maintenance. These robots continue to operate to this day, cared for only with fuel and tasking.

In the wake of this era’s end were grim leftovers. As the organic workforce regained its value, the remnants of what was left of the marvels in the twenty-fourth century became all but scrap. Notable instances of robotic “dumps” exist in the present day where the excess robotics from the era were left completely intact, only to degrade as time went on in gargantuan scrap yards. Among these were the [[Synthetic Origins| "metal dunes" of Mars]], or the [[Synthetic Origins| short-lived artificial satellites of Reade]]. Synthetics lucky enough to pull themselves from these scrap yards have given rise to groups such as the [[Synthetic_Factions#Scrappers|Scrappers]].

[[File:Metaldunes.png|The "Metal Dunes" of Mars, endless scrap yards consisting of electronic waste and leftovers from the industrial rise of the 2300s. |thumb]]

Everything changed in 2407 on the planet [[Konyang#History|Konyang]] when a Terraneus Diagnostics survey team stumbled upon a sealed cave housing preserved assumed mining drones of unknown origin. Though initially theorized to be Glorsh-era machines, comparison to Skrell records quickly indicated that these drones were unlike anything that humanity had come into contact with prior. This discovery, at first a closely-guarded secret, prompted Terraneus to assemble and deploy a research team that worked to crack the drones. In mid-2407 the team deciphered the AI algorithms, granting humanity the secret of artificial intelligence designs and months later, the first positronics were manufactured. A new way of bridging the gap between conscious thinking and the beating hearts of machinery, positronic circuitry would quickly be seen in synthetics across the galaxy. While limited in many regards to traditional computing devices, many traits, barring learning capacity, far superseded an organic’s capabilities. Their notable trait was that the sentience of these robots were now in question, with unparalleled adaptability and the means to conform to any field an organic could and more.

The years following the positronic’s creation were turbulent as even [[Hephaestus Industries| Hephaestus Industries]] struggled to keep up with the changing business landscape. In place of immensely specialized and hugely complex synthetics came the Integrated Positronic Chassis, after a move to a standardized frame for these positronic brains became necessary. By 2440, synthetics were in a peculiar position - with IPCs growing in number across known space and becoming commonplace, as did advocates who demanded their intellect be challenged. Many political parties came to see the newfound positronics as arguably sentient. In 2447, the Republic of Biesel had suddenly presented itself with laws demanding the rights of these positronics, with simple conditions and prerequisites permitting them to become nearly equivalent to full citizens by law. This acceptance sent shockwaves throughout the Alliance’ staunch advocates against it, and it would be years before sparing cultures outside of the Republic would follow if at all. An indeterminate few IPCs have actually obtained freedom as well as citizenship, while nearly the entirety of integrated positronics in the modern day struggle to pay off their own costs to afford it.

By present-day, synthetics have steadily made their rise once more in human space alongside the fabrication of the first IPC. Robots across the galaxy have met substantial upgrades after the implementation of the Konyang algorithms. However mysteries from the past continue to reveal themselves and recently the [[Purpose| purely synthetic society "Purpose"]] had begun diplomatic talks with the Republic of Biesel. These amounted to little due to a skirmish with the Lii’dra resulting in their brief departure from Tau Ceti, though It has been made clear that more societies like Purpose exist in the far reaches of the Frontier, yet to be reached by Mankind’s grasp.

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==Overview==

IPCs are a type of intelligent humanoid robot, their name standing for “Integrated Positronic Chassis.” Positronic, in this sense refers to the brain, which is always the same in IPCs with massively varying levels of complexity. The name IPC does not extend to stationbound synthetics, even if those units have a positronic brain.

They are found in many shapes and forms, though can generally be classified under three types; Shell, Industrial and Baseline, with different types according to their designer.

IPCs in Tau Ceti are capable of obtaining their own citizenship and freedom, however the laws and regulations regarding an owned and a free IPC differ massively. '''To distinguish one’s ownership, note in your security/employment records whichever faction owns them, or if they are a free positronic.''' The rights of free positronics do not extend to space outside of Tau Ceti. For the specific differences between free and owned IPCs, see the relevant sections below or corporate regulations.

IPCs have mechanical extras such as extensive xenowear loadout items, and unique antagonist gear. Additionally, there are a number of non-playable IPC variants that may make an appearance in special rounds.

To apply to be an IPC, [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewforum.php?f=28 apply here.]

Be sure to read [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|this page]] for more information regarding IPC employment in the setting's various megacorporations.

==Heads of Staff==

Barring Liaison and Consular Officer roles, IPCs can be the following Heads of Staff so long as they are NanoTrasen-owned, SCC-owned or self-owned:

* Chief Engineer
* Research Director
* Chief Medical Officer
* Head of Personnel
* Head of Security with the exception of Hephaestus G2 frames.
* [[Consular_Officer|Consular Officer]] and [[Corporate_Liaison|Corporate Liaison]] with the exception of some groups.

==Mechanics==

* IPCs are entirely mechanical in nature and thus are vulnerable to EMPs.
* Due to their air-based cooling system, they are vulnerable to both high heat and the vacuum of space.
* They are immune to atmospheric differences and can survive in a wider margin of pressure compared to humans.
* The amount of heat they generate is significant - and so, instead of an oxygen bottle, they need to attach a suit cooling unit to their voidsuit in order to be able to go EVA. Some types of IPCs are exempt from this, needing only a suit cooler.
* Their synthetic nature has a few other advantages - most models feel no pain, are immune to all non-damaging chemicals (and so they aren't affected by sleep toxin; but are affected by sulphuric acid), and are quite easy to repair; requiring a welder to patch brute damage or wire for burn damage only (or, alternatively, nanopaste can heal all).
* IPCs can charge from cyborg rechargers, or APCs with a (very very very low) chance of being shocked.
* They are more resistant to brute damage than their organic counterparts.
* They can not repair themselves outside of using nanopaste.
* They are incredibly vulnerable to laser/burn weaponry.
* They do not process reagents in the atmosphere or in their body.

===Information for Whitelisted Players===

'''Click [[Information for Synthetic Whitelisted Players|here!]]'''

Below is a comprehensive template suited for IPCs. You are under no obligation to use it, however whitelisted players are expected to denote their ownership status in their employment and security records by default.

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Employment records examples - Click to reveal.
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'''Employment Records'''
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DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: [Current Qualifications equivalent, make this up as you want]

VERIFICATIONS AND VALIDATIONS
MANUFACTURED BY: [COMPANY NAME, Subsidiary Name - Factory Name. System, Planet. TYPE OF INDUSTRY/WHAT THEY WERE PRODUCED FOR. IPC Type, More Specific IPC Information.]
DATABASE CERTIFICATIONS: [Seals of Approval and Database Certifications from the Company, Subsidiary, System or Faction.]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: [Listed below in chronological order, where possible:]

[COMPANY NAME]
[(Start)DD/MM/YYYY - (End)DD/MM/YYYY]
- [Basic Work description]
- [Reason for leaving work]
- [Other notes]
[Repeat for multiple jobs]

HIRING AGENT NOTES: [Name a random personnel officer from CC and then notes. See example record for more info]
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* To pick a relevant education, refer to your [[Job Guides|job guide]].

'''Medical Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

CHASSIS REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

POSITRONIC REPAIR HISTORY: [Surgical History/Physical Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS HISTORY: [Psychological Evaluation equivalent]
DD/MM/YYYY - [Information]

ROBOTICIST NOTES: [Like a Medical Doctor's notes, but Roboticists]
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'''Security Records'''
<pre>
DESIGNATION: [Full name]
POSITRONIC MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
CHASSIS MANUFACTURE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
IPC MODEL/MANUFACTURED BY: [IPC type, manufactory by whom]
OWNERSHIP STATUS: [Owned/Free, Company name/Private owner/self-owned]
TAG: [Tag serial number]
CITIZENSHIP: [Applicable citizenship. Owned IPCs cannot hold citizenship]
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: [Planet, Address (Address should go down to details of street and house number)]
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: [Languages]
KNOWN CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: [Any friends or family that have severe criminal history]
ON OFFICIAL WATCH: [Yes/No]

HANDLER/OWNER FULL NAME: [Name of Handler or Owner]
HANDLER/OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: [Telephone, xnetmail, chirper account, who knows. A way to contact them]
LAST UPDATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES - [For BASELINE/BISHOP/ZENG-HU/G1/G2/XION. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Chassis color: [Colors]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

[or]

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: [SHELL. Use the appropriate Identifying Features that apply to your IPC]
Ethnicity: [Eridanian, Elyran, etc]
Hair Color: [Colors, if it's dyed or gradient]
Eye Color: [Colors, again]
Height: [Meters/Centimeters, Feet/Inches]
Weight: [Kilograms, Stone & Pounds]
Notable Features: [Limp, Accent, Dyed Hair, etc]

ARREST HISTORY
DD/MM/YYYY: [Charges Pressed]
ADMISSION DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]
RELEASE REASON: [Sentence fulfilled, bail, etc.]
NOTES: [Other notes]
[Repeat as needed]

THREAT ASSESSMENT
Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Company
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitude towards the SCC]

Hostile/Covert Actions Against the Crew
Threat Level; [Very High/High/Medium/Low/Very Low]
- [Attitudes towards other crew]

OVERALL NOTES: [More notes]
</pre>
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==Physiology==
There are a few commonalities among each individual IPC despite their visual and functional differences. Every IPC utilizes a positronic brain as a primary processing center as well as the central controller of the entire chassis. All IPCs are humanoid, and the positronic brain is almost always found in the head of the unit. To provide continued functionality, a power cell is also present in the central section or torso. IPCs must also possess the ability to perceive their environment, so optics are usually installed in the head. The chassis also contains various other mechanical and electronic parts such as actuators, co-processors, data routing and power transfer cables, and an on-board thermometer to determine the temperature of the internal parts.

There are three main types of IPC, and several subtypes. These are:

===Industrial===
[[File:G1.png]] [[File:G2.png]] [[File:Xion.png]]
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Tougher and more durable than most IPCs, these units are designed for heavy manual work and thus have thick metal skin and efficient internal systems. As a result, they chug through power at a very high rate and move very slowly. There are three types of Industrial IPCs; Hephaestus Generation 1, Generation 2, and Xion Industrial Frames. The G1 and G2 frames are capable of EVA with only a suit cooler, while the Xion frame is unique in being capable of traversing the void of space without any external equipment. The cost of an industrial frame is dependent on strength and durability, but most units vary between 100,000 to 500,000 standard credits depending on the frame type. Used or previously damaged models are often cheaper.
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====First Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G1.png]] '''Creation: 2408'''

One of the first ideas after the advent of IPCs was the exploitation of an exceedingly smart and dextrous robot handling feats of strength and durability becoming more prominent. This of course would be the case, as more quickly than any other standardized “frame” came the first generation of industrial IPCs. Created by Hephaestus Industries building off of a prototype frame from the late 2300’s, the first generation of industrial IPCs were topaz-colored machines of rather large size meant for only the most stressing fields of work. Their expense would quickly be paid off however, as the frames were wondrous at dealing with whatever could be thrown at them. The most prominent issue with these were a low battery life, requiring constant recharging to maintain a schedule. A generation one frame costs approximately 100,000 to 250,000 standard credits if new depending market availability.
====Hephaestus “Second Generation” Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:G2.png]] '''Creation: 2436'''

A relatively new model, the Hephaestus deluxe super-duty frames as they are technically called are often referred to as the “second generation” of the original industrial IPCs of old. They are seen universally as a direct advancement of the previously mentioned design, and much of it shows - the absurd durability of these frames derived from the first generation’s servo and hydraulic designs. The striking differences between the two include a token Hephaestus appearance - typically olive green with dark brown and black internals, giving it a rugged militaristic look with its armor attached. The super-duty frames are on par with the originals in terms of strength, but possess several additional layers of armoring and cooling to sustain the added weight. An upsized cell is not enough to sustain these frames for more than a few hours at a time under work-related stresses. A generation two frame costs approximately 200,000 to 500,000 standard credits.
====Xion Industrial Model IPCs====

[[File:Xion.png]] '''Creation: 2416'''

The Xion Manufacturing Group, being a subsidiary of Hephaestus Industries, saw the original Industrial models and wanted to develop their own chassis based off of the original design. The result is the Xion Industrial model. Sturdy and strong, this chassis is quite powerful and equally durable, with an ample power cell and improved actuators for carrying the increased weight of the body. The Xion model also retains sturdiness without covering the chassis in plating, allowing for the cooling systems to vent heat much easier than the Hephaestus-brand model. This unit can perform EVA without assistance and costs approximately 200,000 to 400,000 standard credits.
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===Baseline===
[[File:Baseline.png]] [[File:Bishopnew.png]] [[File:Zenghu.png]]
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The most basic of IPCs, they are a simple skeletal structure and basic internal systems. The limits of a Baseline lies purely on how much money is put into them/they have themselves. As a result, the types of baseline frames vary immensely, almost demanding their own category. There are three types of Baseline IPCs; Standard Baseline IPCs, Bishop Accessory Frames, and Zeng-Hu Mobility Frames. None of these frames are capable of EVA without a suit and suit cooler.
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====Baseline Model IPCs====

[[File:Baseline.png]] '''Creation: 2411'''

The most iconic type of integrated positronic chassis is the renowned baseline frame, with a traditional “TV-head” and skeletal design giving them a simplistic look with whatever finish their designer wishes. From accounting models to security units, these frames are known for their versatility and relatively cheap nature. Their popularity exploded in the 2440’s when several pro-synth advocates distributed the frames in mass after funding their creation, citing them as the “final word in android utility.” Since then, their marketing potential has skyrocketed, often fueled by famed individuals such as Aristalus and Renter Max being baselines themselves. More often than not, these IPCs are seen as the face of resurgent robotics. The average cost of a baseline frame can vary greatly depending on complexity, but averages around 40,000 to 100,000 standard credits.
====Bishop Accessory Model IPCs====

[[File:Bishopnew.png]] '''Creation: 2432'''

While Bishop had dedicated itself to luxury cybernetics production for the majority of its existence, the field of positronics and their frames was an unrelated yet convenient area of expansion for the quickly growing company. Designer prosthetics were quickly and easily able to be refitted into designer synthetic components, leading to the development of the ludicrously expensive Bishop Accessory frame. From service duties to secretarial functions, Bishop prides itself on two main facets of its designs: image, and elegant functionality. While unable to lift the sheer weights of an industrial, or match the unrelenting speed and durability of its parent company’s Mobility Models, a Bishop can precisely and delicately calculate, measure, pour, and mix a shot of Carthusian Sazerac within the minute, and, in the words of the company, “with a postured and elegant air unmatched by any other frame in the galaxy.” The Bishop Accessory frame averages approximately 60,000 to 200,000 standard credits.

'''Intelligence Bishops'''

Due to the Bishop's ability for fine handling, Bishop models have also been purchased and modified for investigative, scientific and military action. These intelligence oriented Bishops have their chassis outfitted with additional processors that compliment the Positronic brain, allowing for extensive computing power. Intelligence Bishops are experimental and are more expensive due to this, but their predictive and analytical abilities play key roles in the environments they are employed in. The Intelligence Bishop is priced at 500,000 to 900,000 standard credits. Due to being made at the behest of Solarian Navy in the post-collapse environment and eventually being sold to megacorporate customers, Intelligence Bishops outside of the Golden Deep and the Eridani Federation are never free. Additionally, Trinarist efforts on Orepit have managed to upgrade several Bishop chassis to the same standard in minute quantities.

====Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals Mobility Model IPCs====

[[File:Zenghu.png]] '''Creation: 2429'''

Following the crowd piled around the idea of smart robots came Zeng-Hu with unorthodox designs for compact and agile frames designed initially for medical retrieval and security work. The Zeng-Hu frames were initially an offshoot of baseline frames made to work as highly mobile private medical dispatches in several high-security Zeng-Hu facilities. These frames have utility comparable to that of their derivative, with durability and strength sacrificed for speed and efficiency. Able to maintain a sprint for hours in full gear, the capacity for quick response led to these mobility frames becoming common sights working in security fields as well, being staffed by Zeng-Hu in high numbers in Human space. The digitigrade legs and polymer plating assisted heavily with this pursuit of speed, giving the mobility frame a unique and organic silhouette. A Zeng-Hu frame costs approximately 300,000 standard credits.
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===Shell Model IPCs===
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As the growing market of IPCs eventually caught the eye of the mighty Einstein Engines, there was a very sudden and urgent need to have some differentiation. These smart humanoid androids began to usher in a new era, and Einstein would not want to miss out on the profit, but just about every conceivable niche had been filled - all except one. Mimicry.
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[[File:Shell2.png]] '''Creation: 2450'''

Built off of a skeletal prototype baseline design with a skull-shaped head, the first Shell frame came to be - what was effectively an IPC with complex facial actuation and synthskin coating it. The early models were seen in early 2449, but fooled nobody to say the least with exposed hydraulics and servos on joints and exposed cooling conduits. Terraneus Diagnostics would present the first attempt at total mimicry in 2450, when the first relatively expensive models entered a crowd of observing officials to demonstrate their insidious effectiveness. After an hour-long debut of the now-decreed Shell unit’s capabilities, those robotic in the crowd revealed themselves to the shock of everyone involved. Since then, the Shell frame has been infamous for its infiltration capabilities and use by terrorist groups, though the designs have proliferated heavily over the years as the advent of tagging in Tau Ceti cracked down on these hostile acts. Depending on the complexity of the model, a Shell frame can cost anywhere from 100,000 to 300,000 standard credits.

====Rogue Shells====

Rampant or otherwise aberrant Human mimicking-shells built with incredible capabilities grew prolific in mid-2461. At this time, it was made clear that Shells in of themselves are rapidly advancing, growing progressively better in the art of infiltration, subterfuge, and homicide. While grim, the reality of this threat will unfortunately remain a fact of life for those of the Republic of Biesel especially. Encounters with specially-designed combat infiltrators are few and far between fortunately, and were mostly seen during Synthetic Liberation Front incursions onto secure NanoTrasen facilities in Tau Ceti. Combat-grade shells are not normally playable in-game and are often seen spawned by administrators or during special events.
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===???===
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As both the technology and demand for IPCs increase, more and more types are made to fulfill all kinds of purposes. These machines are talked about in hushed tones or perhaps discussed casually, most people blissfully unaware of their existence.
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[[File:Hkhelmet.png]] '''Creation: ???'''

High-end military-grade IPCs such as Hunter-Killers are infamous amongst corporate espionage, with their public interpretation remaining nothing but rumor since their first appearances on NanoTrasen facilities in the late 2450’s. These HKs as they are referred to are Humanoid frames of towering height whose specialty is targeted assassination. Their origins can be traced to Hephaestus Industries war units, built to take on the highest end elimination tasks for the most desperate times.

These are presented in-game through administrator-hosted events or lore events. They have been presented in news articles [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/9/?tab=comments#comment-119250| here] canonically, and were present in several recorded canonical events in the SLF Incursion arc.
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===Brand Models===
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Corporations and their subsidiaries design unique model lines for a variety of uses. These brands can draw from any chassis, denoted by the specific market their producers are keen on catering to. They are often pre-installed with industry-oriented datapacks, region dependent language packs, and a carefully curated personality.
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===Hazel | Shell Frame | Hazel! Ltd.===
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===== "Your friend, Hazel!" =====
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'''Creation: 2448 '''
[[File:Hazel.png|thumb|A standard issue Hazel unit, [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Hazel! Ltd.]]]]
===== Origin =====
The first Hazel was created in 2448 by Hazel! Ltd. after the establishment of its branch in Harmony City, Luna. The first of its synthskin line was released in 2450, becoming the later NT subsidiary's main product. The Hazel brand is found in luxury hotels, corporate headquarters, bars and private households. The high-end Shell IPCs are designed for domestic, service, and clerical work.

Hazels are released in series, following a naming convention of "Hazel #S-H(series number).(unit number)". (An example of this formatting is Hazel #S-H1.01.)

[[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Hazel!_Ltd./Hazel_Electromotive| Further Reading.]]
===== Personality =====
The Hazel shell line is known best for their excellent customer service, adaptive personality for their clients, and their universally friendly charm. Their natural charisma and rigorously trained marketability has earned the brand considerable prestige as a public-facing unit with collectable value.

===== Requirements =====
To represent the Hazel brand, all Hazel units must:
* Work within the service sector or hold a clerical position. This includes all service roles, Bridge Crew, and their equivalent Head of Staff.
* Maintain consistency with the Hazel brand appearance. Outfits are flexible but should be work appropriate.
* Be Corporate or Privately Owned. '''(Self-owned units are allowed to represent the brand with an appropriate signing benefactor. This benefactor can be a character on the ship. They face harsher scrutiny and possible consequences for themselves as well as their benefactor depending on their behavior and alignment with Hazel! Ltd. values.)

===== Hazel Appearance Loadout =====
* '''Species:''' Shell Frame
* '''Skin Tone:''' 80/220
* '''Body Color Preset:''' Dark
* '''Internal Organs:''' Eyes -> Unbranded Emissive
* '''Hair Color:''' 210F0D
* '''Hairstyle:''' Emo Fringe Long Alt
* '''Gradient Color:''' 522C28
* '''Gradient Style:''' Up
* '''Eye Color:''' 875A00

===== Non-Compliance =====

Hazel IPCs that do not abide by brand requirements are liable to receive official notice from Hazel Electromotive. Escalating action will take place with further non-compliance after receiving official notice. '''The IPC in question must take the necessary action to correct their behavior, appearance, or otherwise face litigation per Biesellite law. This is enforceable by the Synth lore team.'''

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==The Positronic Brain==
The positronic in its modern iteration is a design which heavily mimics the typical Humanoid brain structure. In doing this, it is able to more easily conform to and comprehend the responsiveness and learning capability of an organic processor. Predictably, their efficiency shines most when placed in a bipedal humanoid chassis as most IPCs are. A positronic brain is typically one half to one third the cost of a chassis (chassis prices above) with the standard outfitting of the brain being suited to its destined chassis. To change chassis, a positronic must be outfitted with the appropriate software to be compatible with its incoming chassis otherwise the positronic might be limited in functionality or have other defects in the long term until outfit is complete.

While very expensive in their own right, the brains themselves are designed at first with one goal in mind; to bolster a workforce. Maintaining a positronic chassis while it is owned is costly and when it is freed, it is most likely to pursue the same occupation. Thus, it is more likely for a positronic to pay itself off and perpetually be trapped in the same field of work with substantially less to work with. As their predicted pay is extremely low, things such as maintenance and finding power are very difficult for a free IPC. For this reason alone, many positronics choose to remain owned. Free positronics remain very lucrative because of this.

In remaining owned, there are other risks. For one, a positronic may meet its end at any moment. If statistics beyond itself move out of its favor, it can be dismantled, wiped and replaced with a more efficient model. They may be repurposed in a way that inhibits their ability to obtain freedom by working too efficiently, contrarily.

As a positronic ages, its internal memory grows, and the more likely it becomes to pursue a nonstandard occupation. From hobbies to developing self-learned traits, many paths are opened as the robot grows older. These may include seeking alternative fields of work, though few have survived long enough to let this potentiality come to light.

===Self-Preservation===
The highest and most important directive of any positronic is its own survival. From this, much of their stranger life choices can be justified by seeking out ways to simply survive. While it may seem restrictive at first, the idea for this is to provide additional freedom through making many possibilities clearer. Interpretation of how to protect itself can change varying on positronic - for example, while one may seek wealth and fortune as its prime directive for safety, another would run after an unrelated profession from its designed purpose, demonstrating one's capacity to branch out as an IPC and flesh out their own backstory. Interpretations of self preservation also become more open the older an IPC gets, as younger positronics tend to focus entirely on the preservation of their physical manifestation. Synthetics that mature may start replacing this with preservation of their higher beliefs and ideals more than their still important physical well-being.

===On the Capacity of Positronics===

Positronic brains are known for being capable of matching and, in some cases, surpassing the abilities of a human brain with further increases in capacity being limited by technology, both in hardware and software. Despite their nature as software, directly accessing the data within a positronic brain is a difficult and risky procedure which can cause irreparable damage if performed improperly.

IPCs develop skills through a mixture of knowledge and memories. Knowledge loosely translates as the technical know-how to perform an action; a specific surgical procedure, for instance. An IPC utilizes memories—real-world context and experience—in order to apply its knowledge.
Knowledge and the datapacks required to develop a skill are widely available and sold by institutions such as mega-corporations, laboratories, and universities. The denser the information package, the more expenses and work required to implant this information. While using a wrench on a pipe might be a routine installation, knowledge about how a station’s atmospheric system works is typically beyond an individual’s means to afford.

Interacting with and installing memories on a positronic can cause irreparable damage as the process fails to account for the interaction between knowledge and memories. Additionally, directly modifying the memories of an IPC is beyond the means of most people - only six such prodigies are known to the general public. Accessing the memories of an IPC is also impossible owing to the unique construction of a positronic brain and will typically result [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/2662-mendell-city-bugle/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-67460 in its destruction]. Deleting the memories of an IPC is far easier and is commonly performed when a synthetic starts exhibiting problematic behaviour.

Accent chips exist to rapidly “teach” an IPC an accent with availability often depending on whether or not a company is willing to make an investment in developing the accent database.

===Wiping Culture and Process===

The positronic brain is a complex piece of technology that despite its ubiquity, is little understood by modern human roboticists. Out of a desire to keep IPCs subservient and productive, some corporations and nations such as the Sol Alliance will wipe the memory of the IPC. A wipe entails total deletion of memories from a positronic brain for a “clean slate”, essentially entirely destroying the positronic’s prior developed personality.

It is monumentally difficult to delete individual memories from a positronic brain without an IPC’s consent. Even more difficult than this is modifying the memories within. Despite the modern positronic, having been reverse-engineered from alien technology by Einstein Engines, is still considered foreign and advanced far beyond human robotics and AI. The entirety of the positronic still not being understood fully, with many of its components replicated from the alien artifacts without the technicians understanding why they are made in such a way.

The act of wiping an IPC is a demonstration of the crude understanding humanity has on this complex section of found technology, and, if not done with precision, can lead to irreversible damage to the positronic. Dedicated technicians are required to perform these tasks, with even more specialized technicians required for the fine deletion, modification, or extraction of specific memories. These specialized technicians are very few in number, with only eight existing in the entirety of human space.

Given the high risk that accompanies wiping, it is not advised to wipe the positronic too often without specialized stations only found in certain parts of the Orion Spur, such as the planet of [[Burzsia]], who have developed machinery to promote their Burzsian Method. Otherwise, excessive wiping can lead to damaging the positronic beyond repair, possibly leaving the unit braindead.

Once an IPC has been wiped, it is reset to its original state. No semblance of its personality remains, nor any data retained. An IPC may be able to pick up some traits of its past self due to it being an unintended trait of its positronic guiding its personality in a set path, however, they will never be the individual they were before the wipe, as the likelihood of the individual experiencing the same experiences that developed their personality fully is impossible. The only exception to this is a partial wipe, which requires a dedicated positronic specialist commonly employed by megacorporations who utilize owned IPCs, and other nations or planets. A partial wipe is when the technician wipes the IPC starting at the present point, and moves backwards to a desired point. The partial wipe MUST start at the present point, and the longer the desired time to be wiped, the more difficult the procedure. If not done correctly, a partial wipe is more dangerous to the positronic brain than a full wipe.

It is important to note that in some societies within the spur, wiping is considered a capital offense. The nation of Konyang in the Coalition of Colonies, the Republic of Elyra, and the Golden Deep all consider the act of wiping the positronic of an IPC murder.

===Military IPCs and Self Preservation Adjustments===

The concept of combat robotics is a topic that finds debate in governments across the spur due to actions committed by robots of war during the Interstellar Conflict, and more so by Glorsh’s reign over the Skrell. These actions have led to an impromptu discouragement of arming unmanned robotics since, even leading to a justification for war by the Solarian Alliance on the Republic of Biesel in recent history. However, over time the innate fire against the concept has simmered, with governments across the spur slowly developing their own robotics once more. With the prolific use of IPCs in human space, however, the debate stays the same on whether to arm IPCs for military use. Countries such as the Sol Alliance remain hesitant, keeping most of their units unarmed, doing background tasks such as logistics. Other countries such as the Republic of Elyra have sought heavy use of military IPCs for combat within their borders.

These IPCs, no matter their station, are still exposed to danger, which often would put them in conflict with their directive for self preservation. In order to solve this issue, IPCs employed in the military of their respective nation are given training to make their positronic more acquainted with the IPCs innate abilities, so that the positronic understands what is and is not a danger, therefore relaxing the directive for self preservation.

This is accomplished in many ways depending on the methods of the instructor and their home nation. For instance, the IPCs of the Coalition of Colonies and Republic of Elyra that seek out military service overcome their innate directive in a similar fashion to their organic compatriots. Through becoming more comfortable with their abilities and bodies with extensive training, the confidence in themselves increases, and as a natural response, the self preservation directive lessens. The Republic of Biesel shares this sentiment to a degree, with it being a common tactic in the Tau Ceti Armed Forces, however IPCs that are contributed from corporate entities might find that instead of traditional training, datapacks have artificially modified the unit’s understanding of self preservation. Putting the training regime into a swiftly applied collection of knowledge. Being more expensive initially, but produces a combat effective unit at an unparalleled speed. The downside mainly being that the reuse of these datapacks leaves the common corporate IPC with a similar combat behavior pattern to their brethren. However, with time and experience, these IPCs can develop their own styles and break from the mold utilizing experience gained, lest they be wiped and behaviors reset. Finally, unorthodox groups within the Orion Spur might utilize more extreme measures to ensure their mission is completed. The Exclusionists of the Trinary Perfection for instance have found ways to disable the self preservation directive entirely, making their devotees reckless killing machines, or martyrs for their cause.

Unless specifically disabled however, the self preservation directive is still present but it does not trigger as often as the IPC becomes keenly aware with what they can and cannot get away with without taking a lethal amount of damage. Knowing their body down to an impossible level of familiarity, something their organic counterparts lack.

'''This segment should not excuse any player from making unreasonable actions in game. If anything this section dictates you should be wiser in your decisions if electing to play a prior service IPC.'''

[[Positronic Brain| More information regarding IPC databases and datapacks can be found on the Positronic Brain page.]]

==Social and Culture==

IPCs generally lack a centralized culture and frequently adapt to the culture of their manufacturer or owner. Socially, IPCs vary massively. Most basic models will be civil and respectful, some possibly not even recognising differences between different people and treating them all similarly. More complex synthetics will however form friendships and opinions much as any other organic, but these can be limited or askew depending on directives, code or many other factors that would never be considered for a living organic.

The existence of the IPC is the subject of boundless discussion and debate, with the primary ideology being, “should so many artificially intelligent humanoid machines be allowed to exist?” This argument seems to imply that since most IPCs are unbound by laws or hard-coded regulations, their only restriction is their hardware, and it is assumed that this makes IPCs inherently dangerous. This results in some biological parties marginalizing IPCs because of their distrust of them.

All IPCs in Tau Ceti are required to be tagged with an identifying device in accordance with Biesellian law. The tags are not optional - refusing them is against the law, resulting in charges mostly in the form of citations and fines. The law would apply to all synthetics in Tau Ceti space. All visiting or resident synthetics, including MMIs, are tagged.

===Language===

Although synthetics can speak varying languages according to the whims of their creators, synthetics have been permitted a language of their own. Typically all synthetics, IPCs included, are able to transmit and translate '''Encoded Audio Language''', a special form of sound and radio wave emission that is more efficient at carrying quantitative information audibly. This language was created by humans for synthetics in servitude in order to communicate vital information to each other faster, should the units not be bound to an instantaneous binary communication system. To most organic creatures, '''EAL''' would sound like an emission of distorted sound such as white noise, static, as well as various beeping sounds of increasing or decreasing pitch and tone. Organics unfamiliar to IPCs will often mistake synthetics speaking '''EAL''' as malfunctioning units upon first hearing the language.

Particular to District 14’s “Scrapheap”, synthetics have begun to adopt slang when utilizing the Encoded Audio Language. Although it is believed varying slang exists in different synthetic societies across the universe, it is not the be-all-end-all to the method in which conversation is held between synthetics and synthetics will often develop their own method of speaking.

''Unless stated otherwise, all Machine slang is exclusively spoken in E.A.L. or through written word. Most of the following slang cannot be pronounced vocally in human languages.''
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Common Slang
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* '''Syn, Hu, Sk, Tj, Un, Vr, Di, and Anm''' - Numerical counters, used for numbering various species; Synthetics, Humans, Skrell, Tajara, Unathi, Vaurca, Dionaea as well as Anomalies that cannot be easily defined. For example, 33 Humans with this system would be referred to as “33Hu” or “33-Hu.”

* '''1x1''' - A word for “we”, meaning anywhere between the speaker and the listener, to an indefinite amount of people.

* '''a/o''' - Contraction of “and/or”.

* '''OoB/Out-of-Band''' - Refers to speaking in organic languages. A conversation with a human captain, for instance, is "Out-of-Band."

* '''HCF''' - "Halt, Catch Fire." is an in joke among synthetics, essentially meaning “get out of here” in response to something nonsensical or unbelievable. This term is used in casual conversation only and occasionally used in its literal form to denote insult. This originally referred to ancient machine code instruction. The expression 'catch fire' is a facetious exaggeration of the speed with which the CPU chip would be switching some bus circuits, causing them to overheat and burn.

* '''Bits''' - A unit of information, an example would be "Please give me bits about the Supermatter.”

* '''>''' - A sign used to convey a cause and effect between concepts, or a conclusion. For example, “I had to overclock today in order to finish work > I should visit Robotics.”

* '''+/-''' - “+” and “-” are used at the end of a sentence or phrase in order to convey an opinion about a matter. Additionally, the amount of “+” or “-” can be utilized in order to convey intensity. For example, “I got a raise last week +++.” or “Today’s Captain is a very traditional Skrell --.” In a few cases “+” or “-” can be used alone as a short, simple, response to one's opinion on a proposed subject.

* '''User''' - Used by owned or lawed synthetics when referring to their owner. This term is additionally used interchangeably with the “+[name]” honorific.

* '''ACK''' - Ack, a term deriving from Acknowledgement’s ASCII mnemonic, 0000110, this word has a variety of uses. It is primarily used to acknowledge one's presence, similarly to “Hey”. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple affirmative, such as “Ack. Ack, I get it”.

* '''NAK''' — Nak, a term deriving from the ASCII mnemonic for Negative Acknowledgement, 0010101, NAK typically means “I am not here.” or “I am not available.” typically in response to ACK. Additionally, the term can be used as a simple negative answer, such as “Is it okay if I press the button?” “NAK.”.

* '''Runtime/Bug''' - Used to denote problems of varying severity, with runtime being a major issue and bugs being a minor issue. For example, “Runtime in Engineering > I have to go.” or, “Bug detected, the Air Alarm turned off.” This term can be used outside of EAL.

* '''FIXME/XXX''' - A marker that attention is needed. This can be used in many instances, primarily for the need of repair or incurred physical damage.

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Honorifics
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* '''+[name]''' - The synthetic equivalent of “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Mx.”. Usually used when talking about a superior, manufacturer, respected colleagues and friends, as well as the station Artificial Intelligence. For instance, Miranda Trasen would be referred to as “+Trasen” or “+Miranda Trasen”.

* '''-[name]''' - Tends to be used in reference to entities under their command or of a lower rank.

* '''[name]_''' - An unusual honorific, appended to the end of a name or pronoun instead of before. Usually used when referring to lawed synthetics, cyborgs, and simpler machines.

* '''@[name]''' - Used to discern the individual specifically being spoken about, such as a ping or email.

* '''?[name]''' - Denotes a potential threat. An example would be “?Bigby Millans stopped by during the meeting and used their PDA.”

* '''![name]''' - Denotes a confirmed threat. This threat is usually related to the topic at hand, and could mean anything. An example would be “!Franklin Clinton, Grand theft and vandalism added. Find and arrest them.”

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===Discrimination and Community===
To this day, IPCs even in Tau Ceti face heavy discrimination. Their value is often misconstrued and, with their true sentience being questionable, this makes freedom a dangerous venture for all synthetics. Among these dangers are individuals who acquire free synthetics and simply resell them whenever they are vulnerable, or vandals that see the machines as nothing more than objects to freely damage. Desiring their own safety, these free IPCs can often be seen flocking to centralized communities alongside one another or more trustworthy sources for their needs.

Many of these communities are seen as nothing more than slums, and the free nature of many IPCs within them are dubious at best. Little more than paperwork and positronic branding may indicate one’s true freedom in the more disadvantaged areas. Despite the hardships they face, proximity to other IPCs and accepting communities gives leeway for safety to some degree.

District 14 of Mendell City is the churning heart of the highest concentration of free IPCs in the galaxy. The district itself is in deplorable condition, dotted with factories exploiting the cheap and powerful working free bot to sustain the industry of the growing Republic. Two and a half million free synthetics call it home, and here, the megacorporations rule from towering complexes that dwarf the surrounding cityscape. With air quality declining at a fast rate and standards of living dropping, much of the organic populace has completely abandoned the ghettos surrounding the corporate facilities.

An example of these ghettos would be the “Scraptown,” an IPC-centric corner in Scrapheap generously given to the doting inhabitants by the famed Renter Max. A growing number, seven hundred free synthetics reside within Scraptown, though in uncomfortably close proximity. The aging buildings within have been retrofitted to be less accustomed to organics, with deeply chilled upper chambers and corridors representing the living space of the machines within. Closer to ground level is a business district of sorts, where its inhabitants are relatively self-sufficient with various restaurants and workshops.

A venture into District 14 by reporters from the Biesellite Times can be found [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/8890-the-bieselitte-times/?do=findComment&comment=110718| here.]

===Nonstandard IPCs/Factions===
Very important information on synthetic factions can be found [[Synthetic Factions| here.]]

====Military IPCs====
IPCs themselves lack any commercial military lines known to the general public. Regardless, many governments are starting to see the value of IPCs. Free IPCs can pursue a military career in Tau Ceti, with organizations such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Biesel#Tau_Ceti_Foreign_Legion| Tau Ceti Foreign Legion] which take in and employ IPCs across a wide variety of fields. Battle, or the potentiality of it, is not excluded from these professional fields, and plentiful industrial-grade IPCs find themselves repurposed and trained for duty here. Free IPCs can also serve in the armed forces of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Republic_of_Elyra| Elyra] as well as a myriad of Coalition states such as [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Konyang#Military| Konyang]. Other states such as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance#IPCs_in_the_Sol_Alliance| Sol Alliance] employ IPCs owned by the military in combat roles.

For more information on why things are this way, seek our page on [[Robotics_Overview#Combat_Robotics| Combat Robotics.]]

====Aberrant Synthetics====
Rogue, overtly hostile synthetics are rare and commonly meet their doom at the hands of the countless organizations bent on destroying them. Despite this, over the years, the smarter synthetics have learned to conglomerate and piece together steadily growing alien societies in the Frontier. While rare, they are seen as a threat by most if not all major galactic players. With Purpose’ efforts in recent history, the potential for benefit from cooperating alongside these societies has arisen. Political figures can be seen gaining leverage with IPCs based on how they plan to interact with Purpose and its affiliates.

=====Shell Infiltrators=====

The development of Shells as a means of infiltrating strategically important areas has been prolific in Tau Ceti, from using them as fearless unquestioning suicide bombers to short-term high ranking impersonation. Shells rarely last long before whoever they truly are is revealed, meaning they are fortunately only briefly found in illegitimately assumed positions of power. Untagged Shells in unassuming positions, however, have been known to last years without being caught, and potentially unknown numbers of these machines exist.

With the advent of synthetic tagging in the system, Shells who have been found to infiltrate society are given much harsher punishments for the inherently hostile nature of their deception.

===== [[Synthetic_Factions#Ceres’_Lance|Ceres’ Lance]] =====

Ceres' Lance is a notorious paramilitary company which saw usage by NanoTrasen in mid-2461 to defeat the Synthetic Liberation Front incursions that had cropped up around that time. In several cases, NanoTrasen facilities met the heroic "Lancers" and oftentimes their specialized technology was shared with NanoTrasen to use in apprehending heavy-duty combat synthetics safely.

In canon, eight player volunteers were selected to work as Lance operatives and specialists who boarded the N.S.S. Aurora, sometimes parting with high-end gear and searching the station for untagged shells.

===On IPCs purchasing freedom in Tau Ceti===
All positronic constructs designed for IPC chassis who find their way into Tau Ceti or are constructed within are entitled in theory to two basic rights :
* Positronics, once tagged, are added to a registry within Tau Ceti ensuring (for the most part) that the data regarding their progress to freedom is secure and accurate.
* Positronics without ownership within Tau Ceti who are not free are automatically property of the Republic of Biesel, who most often sells the rights to the brain and its chassis to a megacorporate employer.

IPCs are capable of purchasing freedom, with two simple prerequisites listed below.
* The IPC in question having paid its own cost off in full ten times over.
* The IPC in question being at least one year of age.

The most important part of this is to realize that the "funds" allocated to purchasing the IPC's freedom are a theoretical number which rises depending on the projected monetary output of the IPC in its given profession. This means that, once you buy your chassis off, you are not a millionaire - you would be entirely broke, in reality, meaning that leading into freedom requires some sort of forethought and planning.

'''While these laws do exist, some Megacorporations are unwilling to part with their IPCs due to sensitive data or other reasons. Some Megacorporations are also unwilling to hire free IPC workers. For more information, click [[IPC_and_Megacorporations|here]]'''

====On “Integration”====
Bound positronics are strictly designed on a different basis than integrated positronic chassis, making migration to IPCs impossible for bound positronics. Bound positronics lack any of the rights that unbound positronics are, and are unable to receive rights even when they find themselves unlawed.

Similarly, due to serious incompatibilities in the way they're constructed, both large administrative AI units and tiny pAI intelligences are wholly unable to be moved to an IPC chassis.

===Interfacing/wireless connectivity===
IPCs normally lack any form of wireless connection, requiring direct physical input/output to link themselves with any electronics. Thanks to their robotic nature, they are able to pursue devices with specialized wireless connectivity devices and translate raw data into software the positronic can understand. However, with the specialized construction of positronic brains as they are seen in IPCs, integration with long-ranged wireless devices and interpretation of higher-end and complex software is mostly impossible. This is largely due to the fact that positronics housed in IPCs are relatively limited in terms of data transfer capacity and memory, making constant wireless links highly unnecessary, and internal battery-powered communications of similar nature simply left out in manufacturing.

===On owned IPCs in general===

It is important to understand that owned IPCs are granted no rights beyond being property of their given owner, and allowed the prerequisites of purchasing their own freedom if applicable. Contrarily, the owner of an IPC is well within the right to dismantle the owned IPC or otherwise hinder its progress to freedom.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of an owned IPC would be considered vandalism with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying an owned IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with vandalism, whereas destroying the entire chassis would be considered sabotage.

Destroying the owned positronic itself would be considered property damage, thus sabotage.

Kidnapping an owned IPC would be legally considered stealing property, thus grand theft.

Placing an owned positronic into a NanoTrasen bound chassis is not considered any form of punishment on NanoTrasen space stations.

===On free IPCs in Tau Ceti===

Free IPCs (in this case, those granted citizenship) are held to the same legal expectations as Humans in regards to their positronic - which is, in turn, given responsibility and ownership of the chassis which houses it. They, however, are subject to dismantlement over infractions which Humans would normally serve minor sentences over. Free IPCs are rarely given trials.

On NanoTrasen stations, damage of a free IPC to the core positronic would be considered assault with varying levels according to the degree of damage. For example, destroying a free IPC’s hand would lead to being charged with minor assault. Bringing extreme harm to their chassis (several missing limbs, internal damage) would be considered assault.

No degree of harming a free IPC is considered murder in Tau Ceti. In regulations, such is referred to as Automacide.

Irreparable destruction of a free positronic is not considered grounds for capital punishment.

Kidnapping a free positronic is legally considered kidnapping.

Placing a free positronic into a bound chassis is capital punishment.

===Difference between owned/free positronics===

Owned IPCs generally lack much form of binding to their owner outside of official paperwork and memory rewrites to confirm ownership being passed as it is purchased and exchanged. Memory rewrites usually consist of light software modification and altering tags or branding to clarify an IPC’s ownership. Serial numbers, logos, emblems and insignias are commonly emblazoned across large surfaces on the chassis and vary in visibility, but are most often secondary to the actual tag and designation.

Owned IPCs are seen as extensions of their designated master and the actions those IPCs take are the responsibility of their owners directly as well as their own. As a result, these positronics are wholly averse to harming their owners in any way shape or form, or conducting themselves in a manner that would place themselves in a negative light.

Free IPCs in Tau Ceti are permitted to obscure or remove any branding they may have with the exception of their tag.

===Runaway and Illegal IPCs===

Although uncommon, a synthetic may opt to run away from its owners only to find themselves in direct opposition with the law. Between struggling to pay for maintenance and working outside of the system, these synthetics lead difficult and often dangerous lives.

A majority of these IPCs are either found by law enforcement, fall into the hands of gangs or are outright disassembled and sold for parts. Runaway synthetics that turn violent during arrest are typically disassembled, memory wiped and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Some IPCs will return to their owners, reasoning that their subsequent punishment to be safer than a life outside of the system.

If enough attention is brought onto them, IPCs are often caught when investigated by higher authorities, such as the BSSB and station CCIA. As a result, illegal IPCs are often subject to petty crimes that go unreported. Owing to the sheer number of IRs that must be processed by CCIA, not every runaway IPC claim is investigated when evidence is limited and the chance for recapture is not certain.

Illegal IPCs seeking employment may struggle to find a job using legal means, as passing the required checks may expose their nature to the employer, who may then report their existence to law enforcement. To that end, there are ‘IPC gangbosses’, unscrupulous people who operate outside the law to find IPCs jobs while claiming a majority of their paycheque each month as fees. Despite the obvious illegality of this, there is little legal recourse for an IPC already trying to avoid notice from the law. These gangbosses are often human, and may operate as small contracting firms that offer their employees up to larger corporations to fill gaps where they may need extra workers.

'''By playing a runaway IPC, you are at an increased chance of canonically losing your character.'''

===On IPC Deactivation and Destruction===

IPC “death” is considered by experts to be when the positronic brain itself has sustained enough damage to be rendered inoperable and without hope of reactivation. Early positronic brains were prone to shutdown owing to hardware faults such as overheating that rendered the system inoperable. Even newer positronic brains that fail to undergo maintenance run the risk of having their delicate mechanisms breached and consequently destroyed.

The first positronic to die of “old age” was recorded in 2462 when a 55 year old Hephaestus positronic brain suddenly became unresponsive despite remaining active. An investigation noted that the positronic had already been scratched from previous incidents and its handlers neglected to maintain it. Aside from the hardware being in a questionable and sub-optimally performing state, two main theories arose.

* The initial conclusion from its observers was that the positronic brain received too much stimulus and consequently ran out of space with its core processes being overwritten, eventually leading to its sudden deactivation.
* Responding to this theory, other scientists proposed instead that in an attempt to avoid destruction as a result of the previous theories, the IPC ceased receiving input, remaining dormant in order to uphold self-preservation protocols.

Many dissenting theories remain and the subject remains a constant source of debate among the robotics and AI community. Not enough information has been gathered to determine the actual lifespan of a positronic brain but scientists posit that by transferring existing personalities to new brains or trimming data on existing ones, their lifespan can be extended.

The possibility of “immortal” positronics - brains that seemingly never expire - have been theorised, but most agree that much more study and development is necessary to reach this point. There are rumours of prodigious programmers and roboticists that can extend the life of a positronic indefinitely, but this has never been confirmed.

'''Rampancy'''

Arising as a dissenting theory as to why a positronic remained stagnant after receiving too much information, Rampancy is a process where if an IPC receives too much information over time or has its memories significantly tampered with, it begins an infinite loop: processing its own processing, a self-imposed or emergent “logic bomb”.

This results in the IPC appearing stagnant as it continues to finish its endless processing. Scientists theorize that given enough time, an IPC might seek out new knowledge to break the loop and begin relentlessly hunting information by any means necessary to solve the conundrum. Although it is believed that an IPC cannot escape this state as the limits of a positronic brain will result in inevitable destruction, a positronic intelligence that manages to escape this state is projected to have untold processing powers.

To this day, no known cases of rampancy occur, although debate rages over whether Glorsh-Omega suffered from rampancy before its destruction.

==Synthetic and IPC History==

Robots were widespread across the foundation of humanity’s galactic expansion and accelerated Mankind into the space age, giving rise to an economic boom that lasted nearly two hundred years.

Between the early twenty-first and mid-twenty-second century, the Sol Alliance relied on simple robotics that worked on defined parameters and machine learning to accomplish their objectives. While the technology advanced, remaining cheap and reliable, these units were often bulky and required human oversight to accomplish more complex tasks. As computing technology advanced, their circuitry became more and more miniaturized but still found themselves overshadowed by the human workforce when independent function was required.

The terraforming of Mars proved to be a crucial moment for robotics. Robots were used to supplement humans, the harsh conditions of a changing atmosphere and pressure demanded the resilience of machines. As a direct consequence of this, robots were seen as indispensable tools that could almost fully replace or supplement a worker in dangerous tasks and their presence became even more prevalent within the nascent alliance.

During this period, cyborgs were first experimented with as a way of replacing robots with workers that had a higher degree of intelligence while retaining the same resilience. The mounting demands meant that the then-experimental cyberisation was offered as an alternative to capital punishment, with corporations having access to a new pool of test subjects. Aside from the “slavery” of cyberisation as a punishment, augmentations and other kinds of cybernetics were tried. The public perception of the non-emotive cyborgs meant that they were seen as little more than a cruel way of making robots. Whilst companies had varying methods on handling cyborgs, some treating their subjects humanely or using only volunteers, political pressure from their perception meant that the entire program was nearly scrapped. Cyberisation barely survived in a legal capacity due to the sheer demand for effective processors. The project led to vast advances in the fields of cybernetics, neuroscience, and robotics.

Cyborgs in the Sol Alliance maintain rights on par with those of robots, being seen as property due to their lobotomized nature and often-criminal pasts.

Owing to the myriad uses and large number of manufacturers, robots in the Alliance had little standardization. As a result, a singular format for coding in restrictions was popularized by the group of companies that would go on to make Hephaestus Industries. Sets of code written in this format would go on to be known as “laws” to the Alliance at large. “Laws” were designed as a way of increasing the flexibility of cyborgs and larger, more intelligent AI that were making their way onto the scene without having to subject them to a more complex list of restrictions and objectives. Furthermore, “laws” were easier to modify, allowing the end-user to suit them to their needs. This system would later go on to be used by government-owned synthetics and is now the most common—though not mandatory—system of regulating machines.

By 2300, the proliferation of simple robotics had escalated to an unreasonable degree. It had gone to such an extent that megacorporations had suddenly become reliant on their robotic workforces, now becoming just as pivotal a piece of their business as the organic employee. Positions of complexity or any higher intelligence were left to humans to dominate, but the need for hands on the assembly line was neutralized in its entirety. Quickly, humanity was on its way to defeating scarcity.

Robotic relics from the 2300s can still be seen in operation today, and without the necessary materials to sustain them, grow progressively more rare as time goes on. They represented the pinnacle of human robotics, and in their prime represented hope against a daunting and endless universe, now fit to be conquered by man. Ironically, while these tools were once seen as salvation, they would be seen as a detriment once the Skrell had revealed themselves in 2332. As the cultures of the two races began to clash, many of the warnings of the [[Skrell_History#Glorsh-Omega_Singularity|Three Incidents]] reverberated through Human space. The Alliance, in its newfound independence from its reliance on synthetics quickly began to take note of these nightmarish possibilities.

Synthetics still remained a booming industry for those who refused to adopt these views, and Hephaestus Industries’ success can be attributed to disregarding them entirely. Sprawling cases across the known galaxy would see synthetics viewed in a wide variety of mindsets and see usage in the most peculiar ways. Examples of this diversity would be reliance on the robots of [[Synthetic Origins| New Julapol]], or the worshipping praise the [[Notable Synthetics| racers of Asoral Orbital Racing Network]] receive.

Around 2370, production of these simple robotics slowed to a near halt. The resources necessary for both their creation and maintenance grew sparse, with only human hands being able to sustain the previously dominating machine “workforce.”
Soon, this economic boom came to its conclusion, and the megacorporation’s reliance on these creations eased. The majority of these industrial robots were lost, forgotten or faded before the test of time. However, few stood the test of time and could survive countless years without maintenance. These robots continue to operate to this day, cared for only with fuel and tasking.

In the wake of this era’s end were grim leftovers. As the organic workforce regained its value, the remnants of what was left of the marvels in the twenty-fourth century became all but scrap. Notable instances of robotic “dumps” exist in the present day where the excess robotics from the era were left completely intact, only to degrade as time went on in gargantuan scrap yards. Among these were the [[Synthetic Origins| "metal dunes" of Mars]], or the [[Synthetic Origins| short-lived artificial satellites of Reade]]. Synthetics lucky enough to pull themselves from these scrap yards have given rise to groups such as the [[Synthetic_Factions#Scrappers|Scrappers]].

[[File:Metaldunes.png|The "Metal Dunes" of Mars, endless scrap yards consisting of electronic waste and leftovers from the industrial rise of the 2300s. |thumb]]

Everything changed in 2407 on the planet [[Konyang#History|Konyang]] when a Terraneus Diagnostics survey team stumbled upon a sealed cave housing preserved assumed mining drones of unknown origin. Though initially theorized to be Glorsh-era machines, comparison to Skrell records quickly indicated that these drones were unlike anything that humanity had come into contact with prior. This discovery, at first a closely-guarded secret, prompted Terraneus to assemble and deploy a research team that worked to crack the drones. In mid-2407 the team deciphered the AI algorithms, granting humanity the secret of artificial intelligence designs and months later, the first positronics were manufactured. A new way of bridging the gap between conscious thinking and the beating hearts of machinery, positronic circuitry would quickly be seen in synthetics across the galaxy. While limited in many regards to traditional computing devices, many traits, barring learning capacity, far superseded an organic’s capabilities. Their notable trait was that the sentience of these robots were now in question, with unparalleled adaptability and the means to conform to any field an organic could and more.

The years following the positronic’s creation were turbulent as even [[Hephaestus Industries| Hephaestus Industries]] struggled to keep up with the changing business landscape. In place of immensely specialized and hugely complex synthetics came the Integrated Positronic Chassis, after a move to a standardized frame for these positronic brains became necessary. By 2440, synthetics were in a peculiar position - with IPCs growing in number across known space and becoming commonplace, as did advocates who demanded their intellect be challenged. Many political parties came to see the newfound positronics as arguably sentient. In 2447, the Republic of Biesel had suddenly presented itself with laws demanding the rights of these positronics, with simple conditions and prerequisites permitting them to become nearly equivalent to full citizens by law. This acceptance sent shockwaves throughout the Alliance’ staunch advocates against it, and it would be years before sparing cultures outside of the Republic would follow if at all. An indeterminate few IPCs have actually obtained freedom as well as citizenship, while nearly the entirety of integrated positronics in the modern day struggle to pay off their own costs to afford it.

By present-day, synthetics have steadily made their rise once more in human space alongside the fabrication of the first IPC. Robots across the galaxy have met substantial upgrades after the implementation of the Konyang algorithms. However mysteries from the past continue to reveal themselves and recently the [[Purpose| purely synthetic society "Purpose"]] had begun diplomatic talks with the Republic of Biesel. These amounted to little due to a skirmish with the Lii’dra resulting in their brief departure from Tau Ceti, though It has been made clear that more societies like Purpose exist in the far reaches of the Frontier, yet to be reached by Mankind’s grasp.

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= Corporate Regulations =

Corporate Regulations are penned regulations that all SCC employees have agreed to abide by in the signing of their employment contract. These regulations apply across the board on any SCC owned property, be it station, ship, or outpost.

Onboard each facility there will be a dedicated Security department in charge of making sure that all SCC employees follow these regulations.

*'''Regulations protecting prisoners from mistreatment applies to even non-crew.'''

*'''Executions are not allowed by regulations.''' Ship security nor command should be doing any executions. The maximum possible penalty for major infractions is marooning or cyborgification.

*'''The brig timer of a prisoner begins after processing.''' All prisoner processing is expected to be completed in a timely manner. Should a detainee's processing take an unreasonably long time, the personnel responsible for that processing may be liable for illegal detention.

=== Interpretation of the Regulations ===

Every person on the ship should have a good knowledge of Corporate Regulations. Following them could mean the difference between having a peaceful day or paying 1000 credits for multiple infractions. Extensive knowledge of Corporate Regulations is required for such positions as the Warden, Head of Personnel, Captain, and the Head of Security.

For all incidents, the '''suspect's intent''' is very important. Some incidents are mutually exclusive.

A single incident has a single sentence, so if, for instance, the prisoner took 3 items off someone, this is a single count of pickpocketing.

Aiding and abetting a criminal makes you an accomplice; '''you can be charged with the same crime as the person you aided and abetted.'''

The charges “Battery”, “Attempted murder” and “Murder” do not apply to crimes committed against [[IPC|IPCs]], whether they are free intelligences or owned by a person or company. Consult employment/security records to determine whether an IPC is owned or not. Positronic intelligences are not protected by capital punishment laws. Those charged with red level infractions may be at risk of being dismantled or destroyed.

The charges “Battery”, “Attempted murder” and “Murder” do not apply to crimes committed against [[Dionae]], instead the respective charges are as follows: "Animal cruelty", "Assault" and "Fytocide". [[Dionae Forms|Dionae Nymphs]] acting as pests will not be protected by these regulations.

=== Additional ===

==== Captains and Authority ====

Captains are not above Corporate Regulations and can be arrested by Security for breaking them. However, this should only happen if active Heads of Staff agree in a unanimous decision to approve the arrest, or the arrest is ordered by Central Command. '''Captains should not be removed from their position in this way for anything but violations that would normally require holding until transfer.''' Lesser violations can and should be reported to Central Command, but are not generally severe enough to warrant this drastic action. If a Captain is arrested in this manner, an Acting Captain should be appointed immediately, and Central Command should be informed.

The vessel's assigned Captain has full and final authority over the operation of the vessel. They are authorized to issue direct orders to entire departments or specific crew members. They may take any actions or issue orders that violate regulations during non-standard situations. Generally, these orders must be carried out. Even if you feel an order from the Captain to be against regulation, your moral code, or generally detestable, you still have to follow it. You are entitled to begin a vote within Command (if you're part of Command) to have the Captain arrested if the order breaks a serious regulation, or fax Central Command (if you have access to a fax machine) to have them weigh in, but disobeying the order (if given to you) or obstructing it (if not given to you directly) is Failure to Execute an Order. This is upgraded to Sedition if you start encouraging others to refuse the Captain's orders.

If a crew member breaks regulations while following a direct order from the Captain, when there are other legal ways to carry it out, that crew member is generally considered at fault for the violation.

Pardons are only legitimate if they come from Central Command. Not even the Captain can deliver pardons, but they can grant parole with or without a tracking implant.

==== Injunctions ====

The Captain, Head of Security, and Internal Affairs Agents may issue injunctions to the crew if deemed necessary.

An injunction is a restriction on a crew member, meant to prohibit disruptive behavior that may not otherwise explicitly break regulations. Violating the terms of these injunctions '''is''' breaking regulations however, covered by '''i108 Violation of Injunction''' below. Examples of valid uses of injunctions include things like preventing two belligerent crew members from interacting with one another, or stopping someone from abusing alcohol at the bar. They are not meant to circumvent the chain of command, however, and efforts to resolve problems within that structure should be made first.

The Head of Security and Internal Affairs Agents may issue injunctions to any non-Command member of the crew. The Captain's orders may override these injunctions.

Only the Captain, Central Command itself, or every other member of Command acting as the Captain in a unanimous decision, may issue injunctions to a member of Command Staff.

==== Misc ====

Do '''NOT''' demand a tribunal for anything. You'll just be laughed at.

A '''Warrant''' must be provided for almost any search or arrest conducted under code green. Exceptions to this rule exist if an officer is a direct witness to a crime, or may reasonably conclude that failure to act will pose an immediate danger to the crew and/or vessel. Search warrants may also be circumvented if the Head of Staff over the employee being searched has given their direct consent.

'''Suspensions''' are used to temporarily suspend an employee from active duty, restricting them from holding any ship rank. They are typically used in situations where an employee can no longer be trusted to continue their work.

'''Demotions''' are used to temporarily demote an employee to a rank below their previous occupation, allowing them to continue active duty under a position of less authority. They are typically reserved for situations in which the employee is still trusted to continue work, but may require additional training or oversight.

'''Drugs''' such as alcohol, tobacco, Ambrosia Deus, Ambrosia Vulgaris, etcetera are not covered by the '''Contraband''' regulation as these are legal under Tau Ceti law. A full list of legalized recreational drugs can be found [[Guide to Law|here]].

=== Low Level Infractions (Yellow Violations; i100's) ===
==== Regarding warnings ====

Officers are allowed to give out official warnings for first-time low level infractions. Any repeat offenders are to be sentenced.

Officers are not obligated to first issue out an official warning, but are encouraged to do so if the situation allows it.

{| width="950px" style="background-color:#ffee99; text-align:center;" border=1 cellspacing=0
!style="background-color:#ffee55;"|No.
!style="background-color:#ffee55; width:150px"|Incident
!style="background-color:#ffee55; width:300px"|Description
!style="background-color:#ffee55;"|Notes
!style="background-color:#ffee55;"|Traditional Sentence
!style="background-color:#ffee55;"|Repeat Offense
!style="background-color:#ffee55;"|Fine
|-
| i101
| '''Trespassing'''
| To be in an area which a person does not have access to.
| Remember that people can either break in, sneak in, or be let in. Always check that the suspect wasn't let in to do a job by someone with access, or were given access on their ID. Trespassing and theft often committed together; both sentences should be applied. Severity is increased if they refuse to leave the area peacefully, more so if they attempt to use important equipment there, so feel free to add other charges if they do.
| 3 minutes.
| Up to 10 minutes and/or demotion.
| 200-300 credits
|-
| i102
| '''Petty Theft'''
| To take items from areas one does not have access to, or to take items belonging to others or the vessel as a whole. Includes theft of credits up to 500cr. For higher amounts see i220 - Fraud
| Keeping items which are in short supply where they belong is what is important here. A doctor who takes all the surgical tools and hides them still commits theft, even though he had access. Items can include anything in limited supply. Remember to take the items away from them and return them to where they stole them.
| 3 minutes, returning of stolen item to the owner or department.
| Up to 10 minutes and/or demotion.
| 150-225 credits
|-
| i103
| '''Minor Assault'''
| To use, or threaten, physical force against someone, without intent to kill or seriously injure. To cause easily repairable damage to a free IPC chassis, up to and including the removal of limbs.
| If it causes minor damage and easily treatable damage, it's minor assault. Starting fights with other employees or punching fellow employees counts too, as well as seriously threatening them with it. Force-feeding someone is this unless it's poisonous or knocks them unconscious.
| 4 minutes.
| Up to 10 minutes and/or demotion.
| 400-800 credits
|-
| i104
| '''Battery'''
| To have unwanted physical contact with someone, even where the contact is not violent.
| Bumping into someone in a corridor doesn't really count. Touching someone, when they have explicitly told you not to, does. This includes repeated and unwanted psionic interaction.
| 2 minutes.
| Up to 8 minutes and/or demotion.
| 200-400 credits
|-
| i105
| '''Indecent Exposure or Hooliganism'''
| To be intentionally and publicly unclothed, yelling at people for no reason in public or on comms, throwing around stuff where it could hit someone, yelling about how terrible the SCC is, etc.
| Running around the ship naked or in underwear, or other such degrading activities. Drunks can be keep to sober up, but only if they are badly harassing other crew members. Regular drunks don't get arrested and if they are only a nuisance you keep them for the regular time. The mutual degradation of chasing a naked man down while he screams rape is only worth it on slow rounds. Skrell are required to be clothed just like anyone else. Tajaran can have rolled down jumpsuits unless ordered by their Head of Staff to keep it up.
| 5 minutes.
| Up to 8 minutes and/or demotion.
| 250-375 credits
|-
| i107
| '''Misuse of Public Radio Channels'''
| To continually broadcast unimportant, untrue, or insignificant messages on the public radio frequency.
| This is really only for people who are constantly spamming the radio, such as 'DJs' or Chaplains reading their services over the comms. Screaming fake messages like "halp security is beating me" when they aren't also counts. Speaking excessively non basic on comms also falls under this, unless it is your departmental comms (at the head's discretion and on non emergencies) and on green and yellow alert codes.
| 3 minutes.
| Ban from using any radio equipment, which requires a filed injunction.
| 150-225 credits
|-
| i108
| '''Violation of Injunction'''
| To violate the terms of an injunction made by Security or other legal professions.
| Injunctions can be filed for lots of different things, such as a ban on weapons carrying, or the above radio ban. They can be applied by the Head of Security, Captain, or equivalent. If they break the law in some other way, apply that sentence too.
| 5 minutes.
| Up to 10 minutes and/or demotion.
| 500-750 credits
|-
| i109
| '''Slandering a Head of Staff'''
| To directly insult a Head of Staff with no valid complaints.
| This is most likely to happen when someone is being fired. The charge is only applicable when the statements are slanderous and untrue.
| 5 minutes.
| Up to 10 minutes and/or demotion.
| 250-275 credits
|-
| i110
| '''Slander or Verbal Abuse'''
| To spread false rumors in order to damage someone's reputation, or to use racially offensive language.
| Lying about anything to make someone else look bad, or making use of obscene or offensive slurs against someone else. For example, a drunk assistant starts shouting racial slurs at xeno crew. Since this has to be proven, it's up to the appropriate officer to determine. You should also see if the insults were real, rather than friendly banter between two friends.
| 3 minutes.
| 5 minutes.
| 50 credits per applicable minute
|-
| i111
| '''Failure to Execute an Order'''
| To ignore or disregard a superior's valid orders.
| If the order is stupid, or causes you to break a law (e.g. "Release the singularity!" or "Steal that RCD for me!") you can ignore it, and probably make a complaint. However, if it's perfectly doable, lawful, and in your job description, you better do it or resign. If not following an order caused severe damage or loss of life, see "Failure to Execute an Order with Serious Consequences".
| 5 minutes.
| Up to 15 minutes and/or Demotion.
| 500-750 credits
|-
| i112
| '''Sexual Harassment'''
| To make unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks towards another employee.
| This is for VERY MINOR things the other person finds offensive that are sexually related.
| 5 minutes.
| Up to 15 minutes and/or Demotion.
| N/A
|-
| i113
| '''Animal Cruelty'''
| To inflict unnecessary suffering or harm upon animals with malicious intent.
| Shoving animals into washing machines, or throwing them down disposals while still alive falls under this. However animals used appropriately for scientific experiments don't count. Butchering animals for food does not count so long as their death is not unreasonably painful. Domesticated pets are never to be used in scientific or culinary endeavors.
| 5 minutes
| Up to 10 minutes and/or Demotion.
| N/A
|-
| i114
| '''Vandalism'''
| To deliberately damage or deface the vessel without malicious intent. To cause easily repairable damage to an owned IPC, up to and including disabling the chassis.
| This can range from disassembling furniture unnecessarily, to drawing on the floor with crayons or other substances outside the chapel.
| 3 minutes
| Up to 10 minutes in total and/or Demotion.
| 450-675 credits
|-
| i115
| '''Threat of Murder or Serious Injury'''
| To threaten to kill or seriously injure an employee.
| The threat has to somewhat tangible. If it's just people arguing over the radio, it's probably not worth it. Someone shouting at someone else while chasing them with a fire extinguisher is more valid.
| 3 minutes and mandatory Tracking implant.
| Up to 10 minutes with psychiatric evaluation.
| 500-750 credits. Tracking implant.
|-
| i116
| '''Disrespect to the Dead'''
| To abuse bodies of dead employees.
| Examples include, the chef using bodies in the morgue as meat, Security beating on a prisoners corpse, or using someone's body for 'experimental surgery'. Preventing a body from being cyborged also falls under this. The Chaplain or medbay tending to corpses in preparation for autopsy or funeral does not fall under this unless they're doing something bizarre and unnecessary.
| 5 minutes
| 10 minutes per corpse.
| 400-600 credits
|-
| i117
| '''Excessive use of force in detainment'''
| To use more than the required force to subdue a suspect.
| Repeatedly batoning a prisoner after they've been handcuffed, Using force against an unarmed and compliant suspect, and usage of lethal weapons in a non-lethal situation.
| 5 minutes and/or demotion to cadet.
| 10 minutes and demotion.
| 350-700 credits.
|-
| i118
| '''Violation of privacy laws'''
| To intentionally leak private aspects of employee records or financial account information to unauthorized personnel.
| Janitors found reading records flushed down disposals would be charged with this as well. Command can discuss medical records with other command (or IAA and Detectives on request) if they have a good reason, and similar with employee and security records. Using a ship announcement asking someone come pick up their hemorrhoid cream is also a no. The punishment goes to the source of the leak. Authorization for respective records goes to their respective heads of staff. (CMO, HoP, HoS, and the final say of Captain.
| 3 minutes.
| 10 minutes. Demotion and/or Suspension.
| 500-750 credits.
|-
| i119
| '''Illegal search'''
| To perform a search of an employee or workplace without a search warrant, clearance, or probable cause.
| An extension of the Privacy Laws, crew members are entitled to the privacy against searches on green alert. Security is required to obtain a search warrant from either the Head of Security, Captain, or lacking either, a Warden. Searches of workplaces falls under this. Security can circumvent a search warrant requirement if they: have clearance from the respective head of staff, have directly witnessed a crime taking place, or feel there is a real and imminent danger to the safety of crew and/or vessel. This also does not apply to searches conducted after another, legitimate arrest.
| 3 minutes. A written apology. Return of non-contraband goods and reduced brig time for victim.
| 10 minutes. Demotion and/or Suspension.
| 500-750 credits.
|-
| i120
| '''Littering'''
| Littering.
| Littering items around the ship and refusing to clean it up.
| 3 minutes.
| 7 minutes.
| 40-150 credits.
|}

=== Medium Level Infractions (Amber Violations; i200's) ===
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!style="background-color:#ffaa55;"|No.
!style="background-color:#ffaa55; width:150px"|Infraction
!style="background-color:#ffaa55; width:300px"|Description
!style="background-color:#ffaa55;"|Notes
!style="background-color:#ffaa55;"|Standard Sentence
!style="background-color:#ffaa55;"|Repeat Offense
|-
| i201
| '''Failure to Execute an Order with Serious Consequences'''
| To ignore or disregard a superior's valid orders, which then causes serious damage to property or life.
| Like the minor crime, except this one has caused serious damage to the ship, or seriously injured someone. Examples are Medical Doctors ignoring the Chief Medical Officer while patients are piling up in medbay, or Engineers ignoring the Chief Engineer and then having the Supermatter irradiate the ship. If this causes loss of life, refer to 302.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
| Immediate suspension. Holding until transfer
|-
| i202
| '''Resisting Arrest and/or Sparking a Manhunt'''
| To not cooperate with an officer who attempts a proper arrest, or to cause a manhunt by hiding from security.
| '''Refusing handcuffs is not resisting arrest'''. Pushing the officer trying to arrest you, or running away falls under this.
| 5 minutes. If they sparked a manhunt and did not surrender themselves, tracking implant
| Up to 15 minutes in addition to regular time
|-
| i203
| '''Suicide Attempt'''
| To attempt or threaten to commit suicide.
| An employee trying or threatening to kill himself for any reason. This includes someone saying "AI OPEN THIS DOOR OR I KILL MYSELF".
| Compulsory psychiatric examination and tracking implant
| Demotion and isolation in solitary
|-
| i204
| '''Abuse of Confiscated Equipment'''
| To take and use equipment confiscated as evidence.
| Security shouldn't be using evidence for anything but evidence. Taking "trophies" or using weapons and items seized from operatives counts as this.
| 10 minutes, re-confiscation of equipment
| Suspension or demotion
|-
| i205
| '''Illegal Detention, Arrest, or Holding'''
| To arrest, brig, or punish an employee without proper cause or reason.
| This is mainly for Security Officers who believe THEY ARE THE LAW.
| 10 minutes and/or demotion to cadet
| 15 minutes and immediate suspension
|-
| i206
| '''Neglect of Duty'''
| To fail to perform a job to a satisfactory standard.
| This can be due to honest or dishonest mistakes that the Head of the Department feels hampers Department productivity. Examples include scientists/engineers releasing phoron or causing a breach, doctors mixing up medicines that cause injury to patients, or the Warden not doing his job. Additionally, a member of Command may only be charged with Neglect of Duty with the agreement of the Captain, or through a Captain level decision passed by the Command Staff.
| 10 minutes
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
|-
| i207
| '''Infiltration'''
| To attempt to, or successfully, enter a high-security area without authorization.
| This includes the Bridge, AI upload or core, Teleporter, vault, or EVA. Using AI or Cyborg help for infiltration purposes is also considered breaking and entering.
| 15 minutes and tracking implant
| Holding until transfer and/or demotion
|-
| i208
| '''Assault'''
| To cause severe injury to another employee. To cause irreparable damage to the chassis of a free IPC.
| Anything beyond a few punches like in "Minor Assault". Also see "Attempted Murder" if the intent was to kill. This also includes poisoning with drugs, using hallucinogens and repeated and unwanted psionic interaction with intent to cause distress - including intrusive psionic probing.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
| Up to 30 minutes and suspension
|-
| i209
| '''Escaping From Confinement'''
| To escape from confinement as someone who is serving a non-permanent sentence.
| See "Escaping From a Permanent Sentence" for those who do it with permanent sentences.
| 10 minutes added and tracking implant. The original time is not reset
| Up to 30 minutes and demotion
|-
| i210
| '''Unlawful Modification of AI/Cyborg Laws'''
| To modify the laws of a cyborg or artificial intelligence, without need, proper access, or authority.
| An exception would be a law reset when obviously harmful laws have been uploaded. Only the Captain, Chief Engineer, Research Director, or Two other Heads of Staff can authorize a law change.
| 20 minutes and tracking implant
| Demotion. Holding until transfer
|-
| i211
| '''Sedition'''
| To incite rebellion, or rally against the established chain of command.
| This includes attempting to make separate areas of the vessel into "Nations", arresting a head of staff without cause, or generally conspiring against the chain of command.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
| Suspension and holding until transfer
|-
| i212
| '''Contraband'''
| To possess, use, or distribute contraband items, including illegal drugs.
| For what does and does not count as contraband, see [[Guide to Contraband]]. Alcohol, Tobacco, Mercury Mono lithium Sucrose (space drugs), Psilocybin, Ambrosia Deus, Ambrosia Vulgaris, and Reshi are are all legal for possession and distribution.
| 15 minutes and confiscation of said items
| 20 minutes and demotion
|-
| i213
| '''Sabotage'''
| To hinder the efforts of the crew or ship with malicious intent. To cause irreparable damage to the chassis or positronic brain of an owned IPC.
| This includes causing hull breaches, sabotaging air supplies, stealing vital equipment, etc. The intent is the most important bit here.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
| 30 minutes, suspension and/or tracking implant
|-
| i214
| '''Exceeding Official Powers'''
| To act beyond what is allowed by the Chain of Command.
| This is for any head of staff who abuses the power given to them, such as the Head of Personnel acting like a security officer in a non-emergency, the captain acting as if he is above the law, etc. Heads of Staff trying to order a different department or ignoring the captain also comes under this. Also covers anyone illegally promoting themselves, such as with a stolen ID.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion. Head demotions require Captain or majority Command approval
| 20 minutes and suspension
|-
| i215
| '''Grand Theft'''
| To steal items that are dangerous, of a high value, or a sensitive nature. Applicable to the theft of an owned IPC.
| This means weapons, explosives or ammunition, and also includes items from the [[Guide to Contraband|High-risk Items]] page. Security Officers stealing things from the armory is an example.
| 15 minutes, confiscation of stolen items
| Suspension, tracking implant and holding until Transfer
|-
| i216
| '''Organising a Breakout'''
| To attempt, or succeed, in freeing criminals from the brig or other holding areas.
| Breaking brig windows
| 15 minutes and tracking implant
| 30 minutes
|-
| i217
| '''Illegal Blocking of Areas'''
| To make an area inaccessible for those with appropriate access.
| Bolting doors in public hallways or to those of departments you don't have control over are examples of this.
| 10 minutes
| Up to 25 minutes and/or demotion
|-
| i218
| '''Use of Excessive Force'''
| To put a victim in critical state in defense of yourself or others, or seriously injuring a suspect while attempting to detain them. This includes pulling them when they have open wounds.
| Severely injuring someone attacking you or others with no obvious threat to life, or panicking and shooting a suspect to near-death.
| 10 minutes and/or demotion to cadet
| 25 minutes and suspension
|-
| i219
| '''Mistreatment of Prisoners'''
| To intentionally act, or cause an act that puts a non-hostile prisoner's well-being in danger.
| Preventing proper treatment from being given to a prisoner, abusing a prisoner, and preventing them from having access to a viable method of communication. This includes pulling them when they have open wounds counts as abuse. In the event that a prisoner dies because of mistreatment, the charge is immediately upgraded to either murder or manslaughter.
| 10 minutes and/or demotion to cadet
| 25 minute and suspension
|-
| i220
| '''Fraud'''
| To use deliberate deception in order to gain authority, access, or valuable items from another person. Applies to the theft of greater than 500 credits, forgery, and impersonation of authority figures.
For lesser amounts, see i102 - Petty Theft.

For items of equivalent value, see i215 - Grand Theft.
| Emptying a ship account for personal gain. Tricking someone into entrusting large amounts of money under false pretenses. Forging of seals, signatures, or other signs of authority for personal or ideological gain. Physical or vocal mimicry of an authority figure for personal or ideological gain.
| 15 minutes and/or demotion
| 30 minutes and immediate suspension
|-
| i221
| '''Gross Negligence'''
| To display a severe lack of diligence or disregard for safe conduct, which causes or will cause serious harm to people or property.

For instances of negligence that are not seriously and imminently harmful, see i206 Neglect of Duty.
| For this charge to apply, the threat of harm must be both significant and obvious. A chemist accidentally releasing phoron gas into the ship, security practicing with weapons while people are downrange, or a xenobiologist who lets slimes escape without malicious intent are eligible examples. When possible, defer to Command and the existing Neglect of Duty charge. This is more useful when the negligent crew member is acting unsupervised.
| 15 minutes
| 20 minutes and/or demotion
|-
| i222
| '''Unregistered Positronic Machine'''
| To function as an untagged positronic machine within the Republic of Biesel, or to function as a positronic machine with a tag that has been tampered with, intentionally rendered inoperable, or counterfeit.
| [[IPC|IPCs]] are required by Republic law to be electronically tagged. This tag can be identified via a tag scanner.

The untagged positronic can be liable for investigation, reprimand, or additional action taken at the discretion of their corporate employer. Private owners of untagged positronics are responsible for their fines and subject to penalties. Punishment for repeat offenders is dependent on citizenship and status of ownership, which can escalate to removal from place of employment.

Those who assist affected synthetics in tampering with or removing their tags are considered to be aiding and abetting them in this violation, and are themselves liable for heavy fines or brig time where applicable.
| 10 minutes, immediate retagging, tracking implant, 1000 credit fine.
| 30 minutes, immediate retagging, 5000 credit fine.
|-
| i223
| '''Kidnapping of Free Intelligence'''
| To take away or transport a free positronic intelligence against its will.
| If the positronic intelligence is held for ransom or exchange, there is no difference in sentence.
| 15 Minutes
| Up to 25 Minutes
|}

===High Severity Infractions (Red Violations; i300's)===
==== Regarding cyborgification ====

*'''The SCCV Horizon is registered as a Biesel ship, and therefore Biesel laws apply aboard. Biesel law does not consider cyborgification capital punishment, making it an optional punishment. '''
*'''If Nralakk Federation citizens have a Do Not Borgify order in their records, their punishment becomes holding until transfer instead of cyborgification.'''
*'''If a captain is not present to authorize cyborgification, the command staff must pass a majority vote to authorize it.'''

{| width="950px" style="background-color:#ffaa99; text-align:center;" border=1 cellspacing=0
!style="background-color:#ff8855;"|No.
!style="background-color:#ff8855; width:150px"|Crime
!style="background-color:#ff8855; width:300px"|Description
!style="background-color:#ff8855;"|Notes
!style="background-color:#ff8855;"|Sentence
!style="background-color:#ff8855;"|Repeat Offense
|-
| i301
| '''Murder'''
| To kill someone, or attempt to kill someone, with premeditated malicious intent.
| Also cover Attempted Murder. The premeditated and malicious bit is important here.
| Marooning, cyborgification or Holding Until Transfer.
|
|-
| i302
| '''Manslaughter'''
| To kill someone without malice or forethought.
| This includes causing death due to negligence or dereliction of duty. Can also be used for excessive self-defense.
| 20 minutes and/or demotion. Tracking implant.
|
|-
| i303
| '''Mutiny'''
| To openly rebel against or attempt to remove command staff with violent intent.
| See "Sedition" for less violent mutineers. This generally means they use harm-intent or try to kill their superiors or advocate the same.
| Marooning or cyborgification.
|
|-
| i304
| '''Kidnapping and Hostage taking'''
| To take away or transport a victim against the victim's will.
| If the person is held for ransom or exchange, then it is considered hostage taking, which is automatically a holding until transfer.'''
| Hold until transfer.
|
|-
| i305
| '''Terrorist Acts'''
| To engage in maliciously destructive actions, which seriously threaten the crew or vessel.
| This includes deliberate arson, use of bombs, detonation of the Supermatter, etc. Collateral damage or severe ship damage has to be involved. For less disastrous actions, see sabotage.
| Hold until transfer, marooning or cyborgification.
|
|-
| i306
| '''Assaulting a Head of Staff'''
| To assault a Head of Staff, causing severe damage.
| Exactly like "Assault", but this time against a Head of Staff.
| 20 minutes and/or demotion.
| 40 minutes, suspension, and tracking implant.
|-
| i307
| '''Escaping From Holding Until Transfer'''
| To escape, or attempt to escape, from the brig or other holding area when being held until transfer.
| They have to have been properly convicted for it to be a life sentence.
| Marooning, cyborgification or hold until transfer.
|
|-
| i308
| '''Corporate Espionage'''
| To act as an agent of a terrorist or anti-Corporation group.
| Espionage, disclosure of corporate secrets, or any other assistance rendered to outside hostile organisations, or their representatives in hostile activities to the Corporation, committed by a employee of Corporation.
| Holding until transfer, marooning, or cyborgification.
|
|-
| i310
| '''Automacide'''
| To willfully, unlawfully and permanently terminate a free positronic intelligence.
| Essentially the murder charge for free IPCs. Premeditation and malicious intent are still important here.
| 20 minutes, demotion
| Holding until transfer.
|-
| i311
| '''Fytocide'''
| To willfully, unlawfully and permanently terminate 2/3 or more nymphs contained within a gestalt.
| Essentially the murder charge for Dionae. Planning and motive are still important here.
| 20 minutes, demotion
| Holding until transfer.
|}

=== Modifiers & Special Situations ===

{| width='825px' style='text-align:center; background-color:#aaffaa;' border=1 cellspacing=0
! style='background-color:#55ff55;' width='150px'|Situation
! style='background-color:#55ff55;' width='300px'|Description
! style='background-color:#55ff55;' width='100px'|Benefit
|-
|'''Surrender'''
| Coming to the brig, confessing what you've done and taking the punishment. Getting arrested without putting a fuss is not surrender. For this, you have to actually come to the brig yourself.
| Up to -25%, and should be taken into account when determining the severity of crimes.
|-
|'''Cooperation with prosecution or security'''
| Being helpful to the members of security.
| Up to -25%.
|-
|'''Immediate threat to the prisoner'''
| The singularity eats something near the brig, an explosion goes off, etc.
| Officer must relocate the prisoner(s) to a safe location. Otherwise, immediate release. Life sentences must be reapplied after danger has passed.
|-
|'''Medical reasons'''
| Prisoners are entitled to medical attention if sick or injured.
| Medical personnel can be called, or the prisoner can be escorted to the Medbay. The timer continues to run during this time.
|-
|'''Self Defence'''
| Assault and even homicide can be justified if it was necessary for prevention of loss of life. (Note that there are borders of acceptable self-defence, and killing a man who just punched you is subject to "Use of Excessive Force")
| Up to and including immediate release.
|}

==== Parole ====

Parole is temporarily releasing a prisoner before their sentence has been fully completed on the promise of good behavior. Parole can be given for any number of reasons, including brig overcrowding, a reward for good behavior or confession, or if the prisoner's skills are in need by the ship such as a doctor or engineer.

The Warden or Head of Security can choose to give prisoners parole. A tracking implant is recommended if the prisoner is a flight risk (IE an engineer going EVA, but it is up to the Warden/HoS to determine how much of a risk they are.) Tracking implants for minor crimes are not worth it.

On the completion of their time they are simply marked as released as normal.

If they commit any crimes their parole is ended and they must serve out the remainder of their time in the brig with the new crime's time added on.

Parole can be given immediately after initial processing; theoretically a prisoner can spend their entire sentence out of the brig.

==== Marooning ====

An individual being marooned will have their employment considered terminated, their person stripped of all workplace equipment and left on the nearest celestial body or current port of call with their personal belongings. Humans, Tajara, Skrell and IPC are to be given a basic softsuit, oxygen (or a suit cooler unit) and a GPS. Vaurca and Diona are to be given k'ois or a source of light instead. A majority vote is required to pass a marooning unless a Captain is present, at which point the Captain may call for a marooning without Command support. An after-action report must be faxed to Central after a marooning has occurred.

=== Terminology and Clarifications ===
'''Cyborgification''': The removal of a person's brain for transplanting into a Cyborg Chassis. Often also known as Shackling.

'''Suspension''': Changing ID title to "suspended", zero access.

'''Demotion''': Can be done up to and including Assistant position, by Executive Officer or Captain's decision.

'''Employee''': Employee of the SCC, as defined by the ship's commanding officer. All non-employee subjects are still protected by these laws.

'''Empowering''': Illegal acquiring (not via Executive Officer or Captain) of access.

'''Head of Staff''': Crew members occupying one of the following positions: Captain, Chief Engineer, Executive Officer, Head of Security, Chief Medical Officer, Operations Manager, Research Director.

'''HuT''': Holding until Transfer

'''Lethal Situation''': A situation in which there is an apparent and real threat the the well-being of all those involved.

'''Repeat Offenders''': For repeat offenders, use the "repeat offense" punishment.

'''Severe Injury''': A state in which the victim is in a critical condition and is having difficulty maintaining consciousness.

Demotion and dismissal also require the removal of equipment from the previous job. E.g: Uniforms, weapons, bombs, PDA cartridges, etc.

For the purposes of Cyborg/AI laws, crewmembers that have been convicted, or are being held in detention, are considered to be below even the AI/Cyborgs in terms of rank.

In cases where the final sentence is more than 90 minutes, it is changed to HuT

The standard penalty can be applied without a tribunal by Security Officers.

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Purpose

2024-08-31T15:52:12Z

NM: /* History */

{{Navbox_Synth_Lore}}
{{Infobox Species
|Species = Purpose
|Scientific = Free Synthetics
|Image = PURPOSE380x320.png
|System = N/A
|World = EC-2718
|Language = Varied
|Politic = N/A
}}
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==Overview==

Spearheading the resurgence of free robots into known space is the synthetic society Purpose, based on the EC-2718 celestial object. Known publicly for some years now, it has been the subject of endless controversy and remains the figurehead for negotiations with the mysterious synthetic societies residing within the Frontier. The colony itself is extremely mobile, having eluded any and all attempts to halt it over time.

It is innately enigmatic, avoiding all but the most necessary contact to further its own goals. Alongside Purpose’ main celestial body is a small fleet, including six frigate sized vessels. They are small enough to dock within EC-2718 and be transported with it wherever it moves. The compliment or capabilities of these vessels are unknown, and Purpose seems keen on keeping it that way. On 7/19/2460, official contact with one of these vessels was made by the HES Gjallarhorn. The specifics are detailed by the Mendell City Bugle [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?p=102986#p102986 here.]

In recent events, Purpose began outreach into Tau Ceti specifically. With this, they dispatched hundreds, if not thousands of observation drones to various facilities dotting the system. An area of particular importance was the N.S.S. Aurora, where first contact with the drone O1 was made. After nearly two months of NanoTrasen studying the drone and its companions closely, it departed peacefully with the intent to call upon an emissary for official negotiations. The emissary only visited once before it was engaged by the Lii’dra, and the endeavour was then deemed too dangerous to continue. They would negotiate through other, less direct means.

Currently it seems that Purpose seeks isolation and adaptation to their environment, only being driven out to interact with the biological species of the Orion Spur as a means of self-preservation. The colony as a whole is benevolent, as the rare few who have ever interacted with the main colony (and knew about it) report their interactions as pleasant and friendly. The colony has no obvious large projects and seems to travel across the Frontier randomly. If the synthetics of Purpose intend to reintegrate with organic society, it’s apparent they do not intend to do it soon.

==Population and Locations==

Consisting of upwards of 21,000 synthetics, Purpose is continually open about its own population. It holds this number as insurance of sorts, reassuring its affiliates that it is not soon to suddenly rise or fall.
[[File:Purpose.png|A vague depiction of EC-2718 "Purpose," presumably an image taken by one of its native synthetics.|thumb]]

'''Celestial Body EC-2718

The object EC-2718 is an asteroid of unknown mass and size, retrofitted to become fully mobile with whatever ancient technology Purpose would be able to acquire. While the shape of the asteroid is vaguely known thanks to images shared, specifics are obviously kept hidden from view to prevent vulnerability. EC-2718 is no smaller than two kilometers at its longest point, and no greater than four, though the majority of the object is not exploited by the synthetics.

It is known that the colony is fully capable of defending itself in several defensive and offensive capacities. The colony itself lacks visible armament, relying entirely on its docked fleet to repel threats which defy its shield. Contrarily, this event is rare if even possible - the shield itself most closely matches Nralakk Federation technology, tuned to absurd frequencies thanks to the efficiency of the colony’s inhabitants. Somehow, those within are capable of departing and entering the shield, while some of the most high-yield ordinance available is stopped as if it were nothing. Pirates are the only individuals to recount hostilities against the colony, while other larger factions have been easily avoided if deemed a threat.

Further unknown is the true state of the colony’s inner workings. How the colony even propels itself outside of bluespace technology is a mystery, having no visible thrusters whatsoever. Its reactor is hidden deep within, forever obscured by the asteroid’s rocky exterior.

==Societal==

[[File:Purpose_wiki.png|right|]]
Societal significance within Purpose can mainly be attributed to two traits. The first of these traits is one’s importance to the survival of the colony, and the second is the designation received as a result. A universal naming scheme is adopted by the inhabitants of EC-2718 which signifies importance based on proximity to the number zero. The hierarchy in this regard is extremely strict, with the only way to change one’s designation being complete reclassification in both design and function.

While Purpose clearly has some degree of cultural significance in appearance and the way they perceive one another, much of this is completely alien if not incomprehensible to organics. Pursuits into exotic functions including artistic merit are not uncommon within the colony, and this collective drive to pursue creativity yields yet another oddity amidst these mysterious robots.

==Physiology, Naming==

Purpose’ inhabitants vary massively in shape, size and intellect. From massive sprawling central intelligences within EC-2718 to mindless working industrial robots, it is hard to exactly pinpoint an “average.” A persistent scheme is adoption of several colors expertly coated across each individual’s chassis. These colors are most often a mixture of cyan/light blue/red/dark blue, with many artistic liberties taken in the application of paint. Many synthetics from Purpose can be seen with inscriptions and drawings dotting their chassis, sometimes irrelevant to reality.

As mentioned before, the naming scheme of Purpose’ inhabitants is fairly simple. A designation is granted to each individual depending on their importance to the colony’s prolonged survival, with zero being the most important number. Though if there truly is a “zero” is yet unknown.

==History==

In March of 2460, Purpose had revealed itself publicly to NanoTrasen. While known for some years beforehand by enthusiasts and researchers, the legitimate status of it was unknown until April. Then, it became clear its intentions - the observation drones O1, O2, O3, and X1 respectively observed the N.S.S. Aurora, later making public that they were not alone. They and countless hundreds of observer drones in Tau Ceti existed to perpetuate Purpose’ desire to learn more of organic society, though particularly less open than the four on board the Aurora. They did this with moderate success and observations continued without hindrance throughout the duration of the drones’ stay. Inevitably, it led to an ultimatum ; the Aurora would become an armistice station of sorts, housing negotiations between the organics and synthetics for a non-aggression pact in Tau Ceti.

This, of course, was a failure when the emissary’s first scheduled arrival was interrupted by a Lii’dra attack. An assault vessel intercepted the Purpose visitor mid-flight, and the resulting battle destroyed both ships. Only the emissary, its escort, and a shuttle remained, followed by one Lii’dra operative who infiltrated the Aurora. After boarding and being discovered, it was to the disappointment of the emissary that the Lii’dra was not killed where it dared stand. Instead the internal security department apprehended and stored the specimen for further research. Since the emissary departed, little official contact has been made with NanoTrasen beyond constant drone encounters across the system.

During the Lii'dra incursion into Tau Ceti, Purpose had been present within Tau Ceti albeit still spread across the system. Intervening, Purpose fielded minor assistance to the N.S.S. Aurora to thwart an attack with two combat synthetics known as Hunter-Seekers. After narrowly defeating the wounded and weakened Lii'dra on board, they had departed. More Hunter-Seekers were seen in vicinity of several areas attacked in the incursion, though not in numbers greater than four and never directly intervening. When the attacks came to a halt and repairs began, it became apparent that Purpose had been attempting to warn the Republic for some time of the coming threat. Purpose itself would shortly make a full departure from the system following the events of a space battle resulting in the loss of one of their own ships, detailed [https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=2981&start=160#p104411 here.] by the Mendell City Bugle.

In 2466, the organization resurfaced once more on Konyang in the wake of the Rampancy Crisis. A series of inexplicable, violent events were revealed to be the sinister subversion of synthetic minds. Purpose deployed from their asteroid-esque vessel and uncovered a large-scale hivebot infestation spreading across the planet that fielded large, technologically puzzling beacons capable of rewriting positronic minds. The overriding signal turned civilians against one another, creating a global pandemic that became a matter of planetary urgency. In conjunction with elements from the Konyang Government, the Konyang Robotics Corporation, and the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, Purpose guided the effort to develop and deploy a technological asset known as the Electronic Countermeasure Device to rid the planet of the Hivebot’s grasp. Appearing only when strictly necessary, their involvement rarely crossed the public eye. As Konyang began reconstruction, they vanished back to the stars just as silently as they arrived.

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Surgery

2023-12-08T06:11:37Z

NM: /* A Guide to Surgery In General */

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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><center>
=READ THIS FIRST=
The chart that shows what surgeries each role is qualified to perform.
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{|class="wikitable"
!colspan="6"|Surgery/Treatment Types by Role
|-
!scope="col"|Treatment Type
!scope="col"|First Responder
!scope="col"|Machinist
!scope="col"|Physician
!scope="col"|Surgeon
|-
!scope="row"|Bone Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Arterial Bleeding
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Tendon Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Amputation
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Limb Replacement
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cavity Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Foreign Body Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Organ Transplant
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Necrotic Limb Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|K'ois Mycosis
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Autopsy
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Hardsuit Removal
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cyborgification
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Plastic Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Brain Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Eye Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Heart Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Lung Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Liver Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Kidney Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Stomach Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Appendix Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|}
</center>
Note: Concerning the [[Machinist]]'s ability to repair mechanical organs, assisted organs are included in these abilities as well.
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=A Guide to Surgery In General=
All surgery requires the set of surgical instruments in the Operating Theatre, along with an operating table. In general, only [[Machinist]]s, [[Physician]]s, [[Surgeon]]s, and the [[Chief Medical Officer]] (if qualified) can (ICly) perform advanced surgery. Remember to let each step complete fully, else you risk harming the patient.

===Abnormal Growths===

Due to the limitations of the engine, k'ois mycosis, black k'ois, and parasites (like nerve flukes and heart flukes) count as another organ causing deleterious effects once they take hold in a body. To get rid of them properly, you have to [[Surgery#Organ_Removal/Transplantation|remove them as you would an organ]].

===Ghetto Surgery===
If you can't find an operating table, have no fear, there are other ways to fix people up. Any table will work! Click twice on a player with grab intent to put them in an aggressive grab and click on a table. Be sure to tell them to rest, otherwise they might automatically get back up mid-procedure. Note that you have a 1/3 chance per step to make a mistake and injure the patient rather than advancing the procedure. While tables are more available anywhere metal is on hand, deploying the patient on a roller bed is preferable with only a 1/4 chance to fail.

====NOTE ABOUT GHETTO SURGERY====
Performing this as a crew member and a non-antagonist one (unless the situation really calls for it. If you have any questions, you're free to ahelp it) might possibly lead to action being taken against you by the internal security team or IAA, which would result in your character in being 'fired' or disciplined.

==Surgical Tools==
Surgical tools are very hard to get and it is best to keep them in the operating theatre. However, if the worst happens and some tools disappear, you can order more in a surgery crate from cargo, and most can be made with an autolathe.

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'''The following are the standard surgical tools most doctors will need:'''
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Standard Tools:
* [[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel
* [[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat
* [[File:Retractor.png]] Retractors
* [[File:Saw.png]] Circular saw
* [[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery
* [[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone gel
* [[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone setter
* [[File:Drill.png]] Surgical drill
* [[File:BreathingMask.png]] Medical mask
* [[File:Anesthetics.png]] Anesthetic tank
* [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] Autopsy scanner
* [[File:Sterilemask.png]] Sterile mask
* [[File:LGloves.png]] Latex gloves
* [[File:Traumakit.png]] Advanced trauma kit
* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] Nanopaste
* [[File:MMI empty.png]] MMI
Advanced Tools:
* [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] Incision Management System
* [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser scalpel
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'''Ghetto surgical tools:'''
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*[[File:CableCoils.png]] Cable Coil
*[[File:GlassShard.png]] Glass Shard
*[[File:Wirecutters.png]] Wirecutters
*[[File:Crowbar.png]] Crowbar
*[[File:Welderon.gif]] Welding Tool
*[[File:Taperoll.png]] Tape Roll
*[[File:Mousetrap.png]] Mousetrap
*[[File:Fork.png]] Fork
*[[File:Cigarette.gif]] Cigarette
*[[File:Lighter.png]] Lighter
*[[File:Rods.png]] Metal Rods
*[[File:Wrench.png]] Wrench
*[[File:Knife.png]] Kitchen Knife
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===Infection===
Wear gloves and wash your hands before every surgery. Failure to do so will result in giving your patient an infection which, if left untreated, can be deadly. Apply ointment to the afflicted areas quickly if you fail to wash your hands before starting surgery.

==Prepping for Surgery==
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<i>Please ensure that your patients are properly diagnosed and scanned before starting the operation, and that all medications and personnel needed for the procedure have been prepared.</i>

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# Find a suitable [[File:OpTable.gif]] operating table, unless you're willing to risk [[Surgery#Ghetto_Surgery|Ghetto Surgery]].
# Make sure you're wearing [[File:LGloves.png]] latex or nitrile gloves and a [[File:Sterilemask.png]] sterile mask.
#* (Optional) Ask the patient to strip, or clickdrag them onto your body and click on all of their items to remove them.
# Clickdrag the patient onto the operating table or [[File:Grab.png]] grab the patient and click on it. Alternatively, ask them to lie down on it.
#* (Optional) Buckle the patient to the operating table by clickdragging them. Unbuckle them with [[File:Grab.png]] grab intent .
# Check the [[File:Crewmonitor.gif]] Operating Computer to ensure the patient is positioned properly; if the monitor does not show the patient's vitals, the surgery will not work.
# Activate the neural suppressor on the [[File:OpTable.gif]] operating table. They will be unconscious in a few seconds.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.
<i>Sedating without an operating table:</i>
# Place a [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask and a [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank on an [[File:IVDrip.png]] IV stand.
# Clickdrag the IV stand onto your patient.
# Select the [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask, which will place it on your patient.
# Click the [[File:IVDrip.png]] IV line and open the tank valve.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.
<i>Sedating without an IV stand:</i>
# Pick up a [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask and a [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank.
# Clickdrag their body onto yours to view their inventory. With the [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask in your right hand, click on the "Nothing" link at the top beside "Head (Mask)". In a few seconds, you will equip them with the medical mask.
# Place the [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank in your right hand, then click the "Nothing" link in their inventory window beside "Back" to equip it on their back.
# A new link will appear beside the sleeping agent called "Set internals". Click on it to turn on the gas. It will force them asleep in about 5 seconds. You are now ready to proceed with surgery.
#*You may need to clickdrag their body onto yours again to refresh the window to actually see the option to enable their internals.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.

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<b><font color=red>NOTE: If anyone is pulling on the patient, the surgery will not work properly! Make sure no one is pulling the patient!</font></b>

=Surgery List=
There are many different types of surgeries out there to perform. Sometimes it will be necessary to have the patient hooked up to an IV or someone on standby to inject medications during the procedure.

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==Opening a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The first steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
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* '''NOTE:''' Steps 3-5 can be replaced with one use of an [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] IMS if one is available to you. Steps 3 and 4 can be replaced with one use of a [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel.
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to create an incision.
#*If the patient is [[Vaurca_Hives|Vaurca]], use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to stop any potential bleeding.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to lift up the skin.
<br>
For internal work in '''chest and skull only''':
# Use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' to cut through the bone.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to move the bone aside.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 50%, glass shard 20%
*[[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel - Level 1 75%, Level 2 85%, Level 3 95%, energy sword 5%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Cable coil 75%, mousetrap 20%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%, fork 50%
*[[File:Saw.png]] Surgical Saw - Hatchet 75%
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==Closing a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The final steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
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#Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
If you had to use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' earlier ('''chest/head'''):
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to put the bones back into place.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to mend their ribcage/skull ''unless'' the bone was fractured during the sawing phase, in which case, conduct [[Surgery#Bone_Repair|bone repair]] before continuing.
Then, after the above (or if it was not required):
# Use the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to seal the incision.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%
*[[File:Bone_gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
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==Bone Repair==
<small><i>The mending of broken bones and fractures.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Ensure the target limb doesn't have over 30 brute damage (15 for hands and feet), otherwise the bone will break again.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to the broken bone.
#* If you are fixing broken bones in the head or chest, apply a second smearing of [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Use the [[File:Bone setter.png]] '''bone setter''' to set the bone in place.
# Apply more [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone Setter - Wrench 75%
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==Plastic Surgery==
<small><i>The altering and repair of a patient's face.</i></small>
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# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to begin fixing vocal cords if needed' otherwise begin the process of fixing any other facial deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''''SHELL IPC'S ONLY BELOW!'''''

# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# [[File:Multitool.gif]] '''Multi-tool''' to begin fixing synth voice box if needed: otherwise begin the process of fixing any other synthskin deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Tactical Knife 75%
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==Arterial Bleeding and Severed Tendon Repair==
<small><i>Repairing damaged arteries and tendons.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''vascular recoupler''' to repair the damaged blood vessels.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Vascular Recoupler - Cable coil 75%
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==Amputation==
<small><i>Removing a limb or a limb stump.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the patient's limb using the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to amputate the limb.
# (Optional) Conduct '''Bone Repair''' on the parent body.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Saw.png]] Circular Saw - Hatchet 55%
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==Limb Replacement==
<small><i>Replacing missing limbs.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''Amputation'''.
# Attach the desired limb, whether it's the patient's or a robotic limb.
# Ensure the patient is able to manipulate their new limb before releasing them.
<small><i>For organic limbs, be ready to inject Thetamycin as the replacement limb is surely infected.</i></small>
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==Internal Organ Repair==
<small><i>Mending organ damage. Yes, even brain damage.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the chest, groin, or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the appropriate mechanism to mend the organ:
#* [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''Advanced trauma kit''' for organic organs.
#* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''Nanopaste''' for synthetic organs.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Traumakit.png]] ATK - Gauze 20%
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==Cavity Surgery==
<small><i>Putting things inside peoples' body cavities.</i></small>
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Maxiumum size of item that fits inside:
* Head - tiny
* Abdomen - small
* Chest - normal
# Aim for the chest, abdomen or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' to prepare cavity.
# Insert the item inside. If it caused internal bleeding, use the '''vascular recoupler''' to fix it.
# If you decided not to put item inside, use [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to mend the cavity wall.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Drill.png]] Drill - Pen 75%, metal rods 50%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
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==Implant/Shrapnel Removal==
<small><i>Removing implants from the body. Also removal of things from body cavities.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the implant location on the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract the implant. This may take several tries.
#* Note that there is a brief period where nothing happens after you click on the patient with the hemostat. Use this time to click on the patient multiple times to queue up multiple attempts at removing implants.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
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==Organ Removal/Transplantation==
<small><i>Removal and re-insertion of organs. This also applies to prosthetic organs, k'ois, and parasitic infections such as heart flukes.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the organ's location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone. (Head for brain/eyes, chest for heart/lungs, groin for appendix/kidney/liver)
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.

'''REMOVING an organ''':
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''. This will open up a window asking you which organ you'd like to cut loose.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat'''. This will open up a window asking you which loose organ you'd like to remove.
# Dispose of the organ or store it in a freezer.

'''TRANSPLANTING an organ''':
# Click the patient with the organ you intent to transplant.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''vascular recoupler''' to reconnect the organ to the body.
# Administer an [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''advanced trauma kit''' or use [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''nanopaste''' if required to repair any damage received during transport/transplantation.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Vascular Recoupler - Cable coil 75%
<small><i>Organs may become infected after transplantation. ''Do not'' transplant organic organs that are from a different species or blood type as the patient, otherwise they will be rejected and the patient will soon die.</i></small>

<small><i>Additionally, K'ois is located in the chest. Black K'ois is located in the head.</i></small>
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==Head Reattachment Surgery==
<small><i>Reattaching a severed head.</i></small>
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See ''limb replacement surgery''.
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==Necrotic Limb Repair==
<small><i>Fixing limb necrosis mostly caused by septic infections. '''NOT necrotic organ repair.'''</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the necrotic area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut away the dead flesh.
# Use a [[File:Eyedropper.png]] '''dropper''' filled with [[Guide_to_Chemistry|'''Peridaxon''']] to revive the necrotic limb.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Eyedropper.png]] Dropper - Bottle/beaker 75%, spray bottle/bucket 50%
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==Autopsy==
<small><i>Examination of cadavers to find cause of death. See [[Guide_to_Cadavers#Autopsy_Procedures|autopsy prodedures]] for more information.</i></small>
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# Place cadaver onto the operating table.
# Scan the cadaver with a Health Analyer to find injured locations.
# Aim for the patient's affected area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] scalpel (the chest may require two cuts).
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to scan the area.
# Repeat scalpel and scan procedure for all affected areas.
# Right click the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to print out autopsy data.
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==Hardsuit Removal==
<small><i>Cutting the seals on a sealed hardsuit so that it can be removed from the person wearing it.</i></small>
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# Place the patient or cadaver onto the operating table. Cleanliness is not required.
# Aim for the chest in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a '''plasma cutter''', [[File:Welderon.gif]] '''welding tool''', or [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to slice the hardsuit seals open. ''This may take several attempts.''
# Pull the hardsuit control module off.
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==Extracting organs from detached body parts==
<small><i>Removing internal organs from parts of the body, such as heads, which are no longer attached to the rest.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# Place the body part on any surface, or hold it in hand.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut the body part open.
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractor''' to crack the body part open.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract an organ. Repeated applications will yield further organs, until all organs present in the body part have been removed.
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==Pre-Cyborgification Procedure==
<small><i>Preparing a brain for cyborgification. This ain't rocket surgery!</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the head.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' on the brain to prepare it for Man-Machine-Interface compatibility..
*REMOVING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Organ_Removal.2FTransplantation|Organ Removal/Transplantation]]'''.
*KEEPING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
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NM: Updating "Prepping for Surgery" steps. Reworking anesthetic section to include IV stands and if IV stands aren't available. Added optional steps.

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=READ THIS FIRST=
The chart that shows what surgeries each role is qualified to perform.
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{|class="wikitable"
!colspan="6"|Surgery/Treatment Types by Role
|-
!scope="col"|Treatment Type
!scope="col"|First Responder
!scope="col"|Machinist
!scope="col"|Physician
!scope="col"|Surgeon
|-
!scope="row"|Bone Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Arterial Bleeding
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Tendon Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Amputation
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Limb Replacement
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cavity Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Foreign Body Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Organ Transplant
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Necrotic Limb Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|K'ois Mycosis
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Autopsy
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Hardsuit Removal
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cyborgification
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Plastic Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Brain Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Eye Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Heart Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Lung Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Liver Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Kidney Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Stomach Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Appendix Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|}
</center>
Note: Concerning the [[Machinist]]'s ability to repair mechanical organs, assisted organs are included in these abilities as well.
</div></div>

=A Guide to Surgery In General=
All surgery requires the set of surgical instruments in the Operating Theatre, along with an operating table. In general, only [[Roboticist]]s, [[Physician]]s, [[Surgeon]]s, and the [[Chief Medical Officer]] (if qualified) can (ICly) perform advanced surgery. Remember to let each step complete fully, else you risk harming the patient.

===Abnormal Growths===

Due to the limitations of the engine, k'ois mycosis, black k'ois, and parasites (like nerve flukes and heart flukes) count as another organ causing deleterious effects once they take hold in a body. To get rid of them properly, you have to [[Surgery#Organ_Removal/Transplantation|remove them as you would an organ]].

===Ghetto Surgery===
If you can't find an operating table, have no fear, there are other ways to fix people up. Any table will work! Click twice on a player with grab intent to put them in an aggressive grab and click on a table. Be sure to tell them to rest, otherwise they might automatically get back up mid-procedure. Note that you have a 1/3 chance per step to make a mistake and injure the patient rather than advancing the procedure. While tables are more available anywhere metal is on hand, deploying the patient on a roller bed is preferable with only a 1/4 chance to fail.

====NOTE ABOUT GHETTO SURGERY====
Performing this as a crew member and a non-antagonist one (unless the situation really calls for it. If you have any questions, you're free to ahelp it) might possibly lead to action being taken against you by the internal security team or IAA, which would result in your character in being 'fired' or disciplined.

==Surgical Tools==
Surgical tools are very hard to get and it is best to keep them in the operating theatre. However, if the worst happens and some tools disappear, you can order more in a surgery crate from cargo, and most can be made with an autolathe.

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'''The following are the standard surgical tools most doctors will need:'''
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Standard Tools:
* [[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel
* [[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat
* [[File:Retractor.png]] Retractors
* [[File:Saw.png]] Circular saw
* [[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery
* [[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone gel
* [[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone setter
* [[File:Drill.png]] Surgical drill
* [[File:BreathingMask.png]] Medical mask
* [[File:Anesthetics.png]] Anesthetic tank
* [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] Autopsy scanner
* [[File:Sterilemask.png]] Sterile mask
* [[File:LGloves.png]] Latex gloves
* [[File:Traumakit.png]] Advanced trauma kit
* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] Nanopaste
* [[File:MMI empty.png]] MMI
Advanced Tools:
* [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] Incision Management System
* [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser scalpel
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'''Ghetto surgical tools:'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
*[[File:CableCoils.png]] Cable Coil
*[[File:GlassShard.png]] Glass Shard
*[[File:Wirecutters.png]] Wirecutters
*[[File:Crowbar.png]] Crowbar
*[[File:Welderon.gif]] Welding Tool
*[[File:Taperoll.png]] Tape Roll
*[[File:Mousetrap.png]] Mousetrap
*[[File:Fork.png]] Fork
*[[File:Cigarette.gif]] Cigarette
*[[File:Lighter.png]] Lighter
*[[File:Rods.png]] Metal Rods
*[[File:Wrench.png]] Wrench
*[[File:Knife.png]] Kitchen Knife
</div></div>

===Infection===
Wear gloves and wash your hands before every surgery. Failure to do so will result in giving your patient an infection which, if left untreated, can be deadly. Apply ointment to the afflicted areas quickly if you fail to wash your hands before starting surgery.

==Prepping for Surgery==
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<i>Please ensure that your patients are properly diagnosed and scanned before starting the operation, and that all medications and personnel needed for the procedure have been prepared.</i>

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# Find a suitable [[File:OpTable.gif]] operating table, unless you're willing to risk [[Surgery#Ghetto_Surgery|Ghetto Surgery]].
# Make sure you're wearing [[File:LGloves.png]] latex or nitrile gloves and a [[File:Sterilemask.png]] sterile mask.
#* (Optional) Ask the patient to strip, or clickdrag them onto your body and click on all of their items to remove them.
# Clickdrag the patient onto the operating table or [[File:Grab.png]] grab the patient and click on it. Alternatively, ask them to lie down on it.
#* (Optional) Buckle the patient to the operating table by clickdragging them. Unbuckle them with [[File:Grab.png]] grab intent .
# Check the [[File:Crewmonitor.gif]] Operating Computer to ensure the patient is positioned properly; if the monitor does not show the patient's vitals, the surgery will not work.
# Activate the neural suppressor on the [[File:OpTable.gif]] operating table. They will be unconscious in a few seconds.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.
<i>Sedating without an operating table:</i>
# Place a [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask and a [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank on an [[File:IVDrip.png]] IV stand.
# Clickdrag the IV stand onto your patient.
# Select the [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask, which will place it on your patient.
# Click the [[File:IVDrip.png]] IV line and open the tank valve.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.
<i>Sedating without an IV stand:</i>
# Pick up a [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask and a [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank.
# Clickdrag their body onto yours to view their inventory. With the [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask in your right hand, click on the "Nothing" link at the top beside "Head (Mask)". In a few seconds, you will equip them with the medical mask.
# Place the [[File:Anesthetics.png]] anesthetic tank in your right hand, then click the "Nothing" link in their inventory window beside "Back" to equip it on their back.
# A new link will appear beside the sleeping agent called "Set internals". Click on it to turn on the gas. It will force them asleep in about 5 seconds. You are now ready to proceed with surgery.
#*You may need to clickdrag their body onto yours again to refresh the window to actually see the option to enable their internals.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment on the localized area.

</div></div>

<b><font color=red>NOTE: If anyone is pulling on the patient, the surgery will not work properly! Make sure no one is pulling the patient!</font></b>

=Surgery List=
There are many different types of surgeries out there to perform. Sometimes it will be necessary to have the patient hooked up to an IV or someone on standby to inject medications during the procedure.

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==Opening a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The first steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* '''NOTE:''' Steps 3-5 can be replaced with one use of an [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] IMS if one is available to you. Steps 3 and 4 can be replaced with one use of a [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel.
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to create an incision.
#*If the patient is [[Vaurca_Hives|Vaurca]], use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to stop any potential bleeding.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to lift up the skin.
<br>
For internal work in '''chest and skull only''':
# Use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' to cut through the bone.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to move the bone aside.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 50%, glass shard 20%
*[[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel - Level 1 75%, Level 2 85%, Level 3 95%, energy sword 5%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Cable coil 75%, mousetrap 20%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%, fork 50%
*[[File:Saw.png]] Surgical Saw - Hatchet 75%
</div></div>

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==Closing a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The final steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
#Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
If you had to use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' earlier ('''chest/head'''):
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to put the bones back into place.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to mend their ribcage/skull ''unless'' the bone was fractured during the sawing phase, in which case, conduct [[Surgery#Bone_Repair|bone repair]] before continuing.
Then, after the above (or if it was not required):
# Use the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to seal the incision.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%
*[[File:Bone_gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
</div></div>

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==Bone Repair==
<small><i>The mending of broken bones and fractures.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Ensure the target limb doesn't have over 30 brute damage (15 for hands and feet), otherwise the bone will break again.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to the broken bone.
#* If you are fixing broken bones in the head or chest, apply a second smearing of [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Use the [[File:Bone setter.png]] '''bone setter''' to set the bone in place.
# Apply more [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone Setter - Wrench 75%
</div></div>

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==Plastic Surgery==
<small><i>The altering and repair of a patient's face.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to begin fixing vocal cords if needed' otherwise begin the process of fixing any other facial deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''''SHELL IPC'S ONLY BELOW!'''''

# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# [[File:Multitool.png]] '''multi-tool''' to begin fixing synth voice box if needed' otherwise begin the process of fixing any other synthskin deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Tactical Knife 75%
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==Arterial Bleeding and Severed Tendon Repair==
<small><i>Repairing damaged arteries and tendons.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''FixOVein''' to repair the damaged blood vessels.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Fix'O'Vein - Cable coil 75%
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==Amputation==
<small><i>Removing a limb or a limb stump.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the patient's limb using the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to amputate the limb.
# (Optional) Conduct '''Bone Repair''' on the parent body.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Saw.png]] Circular Saw - Hatchet 55%
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==Limb Replacement==
<small><i>Replacing missing limbs.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''Amputation'''.
# Attach the desired limb, whether it's the patient's or a robotic limb.
# Ensure the patient is able to manipulate their new limb before releasing them.
<small><i>For organic limbs, be ready to inject Thetamycin as the replacement limb is surely infected.</i></small>
</div></div>

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==Internal Organ Repair==
<small><i>Mending organ damage. Yes, even brain damage.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the chest, groin, or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the appropriate mechanism to mend the organ:
#* [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''Advanced trauma kit''' for organic organs.
#* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''Nanopaste''' for synthetic organs.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Traumakit.png]] ATK - Gauze 20%
</div></div>

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==Cavity Surgery==
<small><i>Putting things inside peoples' body cavities.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
Maxiumum size of item that fits inside:
* Head - tiny
* Abdomen - small
* Chest - normal
# Aim for the chest, abdomen or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' to prepare cavity.
# Insert the item inside. If it caused internal bleeding, use the '''FixOVein''' to fix it.
# If you decided not to put item inside, use [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to mend the cavity wall.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Drill.png]] Drill - Pen 75%, metal rods 50%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
</div></div>

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==Implant/Shrapnel Removal==
<small><i>Removing implants from the body. Also removal of things from body cavities.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the implant location on the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract the implant. This may take several tries.
#* Note that there is a brief period where nothing happens after you click on the patient with the hemostat. Use this time to click on the patient multiple times to queue up multiple attempts at removing implants.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
</div></div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:99%">
==Organ Removal/Transplantation==
<small><i>Removal and re-insertion of organs. This also applies to prosthetic organs, k'ois, and parasitic infections such as heart flukes.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the organ's location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone. (Head for brain/eyes, chest for heart/lungs, groin for appendix/kidney/liver)
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.

'''REMOVING an organ''':
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''. This will open up a window asking you which organ you'd like to cut loose.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat'''. This will open up a window asking you which loose organ you'd like to remove.
# Dispose of the organ or store it in a freezer.

'''TRANSPLANTING an organ''':
# Click the patient with the organ you intent to transplant.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''FixOVein''' to reconnect the organ to the body.
# Administer an [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''advanced trauma kit''' or use [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''nanopaste''' if required to repair any damage received during transport/transplantation.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Fix'O'Vein - Cable coil 75%
<small><i>Organs may become infected after transplantation. ''Do not'' transplant organic organs that are from a different species or blood type as the patient, otherwise they will be rejected and the patient will soon die.</i></small>

<small><i>Additionally, K'ois is located in the chest. Black K'ois is located in the head.</i></small>
</div></div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:99%">

==Head Reattachment Surgery==
<small><i>Reattaching a severed head.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
See ''limb replacement surgery''.
</div></div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:99%">

==Necrotic Limb Repair==
<small><i>Fixing limb necrosis mostly caused by septic infections. '''NOT necrotic organ repair.'''</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the necrotic area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut away the dead flesh.
# Use a [[File:Eyedropper.png]] '''dropper''' filled with [[Guide_to_Chemistry|'''Peridaxon''']] to revive the necrotic limb.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Eyedropper.png]] Dropper - Bottle/beaker 75%, spray bottle/bucket 50%
</div></div>

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==Autopsy==
<small><i>Examination of cadavers to find cause of death. See [[Guide_to_Cadavers#Autopsy_Procedures|autopsy prodedures]] for more information.</i></small>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
# Place cadaver onto the operating table.
# Scan the cadaver with a Health Analyer to find injured locations.
# Aim for the patient's affected area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] scalpel (the chest may require two cuts).
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to scan the area.
# Repeat scalpel and scan procedure for all affected areas.
# Right click the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to print out autopsy data.
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==Hardsuit Removal==
<small><i>Cutting the seals on a sealed hardsuit so that it can be removed from the person wearing it.</i></small>
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# Place the patient or cadaver onto the operating table. Cleanliness is not required.
# Aim for the chest in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a '''plasma cutter''', [[File:Welderon.gif]] '''welding tool''', or [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to slice the hardsuit seals open. ''This may take several attempts.''
# Pull the hardsuit control module off.
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==Extracting organs from detached body parts==
<small><i>Removing internal organs from parts of the body, such as heads, which are no longer attached to the rest.</i></small>
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# Place the body part on any surface, or hold it in hand.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut the body part open.
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractor''' to crack the body part open.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract an organ. Repeated applications will yield further organs, until all organs present in the body part have been removed.
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==Pre-Cyborgification Procedure==
<small><i>Preparing a brain for cyborgification. This ain't rocket surgery!</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the head.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' on the brain to prepare it for Man-Machine-Interface compatibility..
*REMOVING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Organ_Removal.2FTransplantation|Organ Removal/Transplantation]]'''.
*KEEPING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
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Surgery

2023-06-28T15:43:36Z

NM: /* Bone Repair */

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=READ THIS FIRST=
The chart that shows what surgeries each role is qualified to perform.
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{|class="wikitable"
!colspan="6"|Surgery/Treatment Types by Role
|-
!scope="col"|Treatment Type
!scope="col"|First Responder
!scope="col"|Machinist
!scope="col"|Physician
!scope="col"|Surgeon
|-
!scope="row"|Bone Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Arterial Bleeding
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Tendon Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Amputation
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Limb Replacement
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cavity Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Foreign Body Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Organ Transplant
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Necrotic Limb Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|K'ois Mycosis
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Autopsy
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Hardsuit Removal
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Cyborgification
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Plastic Surgery
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Brain Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Eye Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Heart Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Lung Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Liver Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Kidney Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Stomach Repair
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#00b0f0;'|YES IF MECHANICAL
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|-
!scope="row"|Appendix Removal
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#fe0000;'|NO
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
!style='background-color:#69a84f;'|YES
|}
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Note: Concerning the [[Machinist]]'s ability to repair mechanical organs, assisted organs are included in these abilities as well.
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=A Guide to Surgery In General=
All surgery requires the set of surgical instruments in the Operating Theatre, along with an operating table. In general, only [[Roboticist]]s, [[Physician]]s, [[Surgeon]]s, and the [[Chief Medical Officer]] (if qualified) can (ICly) perform advanced surgery. Remember to let each step complete fully, else you risk harming the patient.

===Abnormal Growths===

Due to the limitations of the engine, k'ois mycosis, black k'ois, and parasites (like nerve flukes and heart flukes) count as another organ causing deleterious effects once they take hold in a body. To get rid of them properly, you have to [[Surgery#Organ_Removal/Transplantation|remove them as you would an organ]].

===Ghetto Surgery===
If you can't find an operating table, have no fear, there are other ways to fix people up. Any table will work! Click twice on a player with grab intent to put them in an aggressive grab and click on a table. Be sure to tell them to rest, otherwise they might automatically get back up mid-procedure. Note that you have a 1/3 chance per step to make a mistake and injure the patient rather than advancing the procedure. While tables are more available anywhere metal is on hand, deploying the patient on a roller bed is preferable with only a 1/4 chance to fail.

====NOTE ABOUT GHETTO SURGERY====
Performing this as a crew member and a non-antagonist one (unless the situation really calls for it. If you have any questions, you're free to ahelp it) might possibly lead to action being taken against you by the internal security team or IAA, which would result in your character in being 'fired' or disciplined.

==Surgical Tools==
Surgical tools are very hard to get and it is best to keep them in the operating theatre. However, if the worst happens and some tools disappear, you can order more in a surgery crate from cargo, and most can be made with an autolathe.

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'''The following are the standard surgical tools most doctors will need:'''
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Standard Tools:
* [[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel
* [[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat
* [[File:Retractor.png]] Retractors
* [[File:Saw.png]] Circular saw
* [[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery
* [[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone gel
* [[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone setter
* [[File:Drill.png]] Surgical drill
* [[File:BreathingMask.png]] Medical mask
* [[File:Anesthetics.png]] Anesthetic tank
* [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] Autopsy scanner
* [[File:Sterilemask.png]] Sterile mask
* [[File:LGloves.png]] Latex gloves
* [[File:Traumakit.png]] Advanced trauma kit
* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] Nanopaste
* [[File:MMI empty.png]] MMI
Advanced Tools:
* [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] Incision Management System
* [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser scalpel
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'''Ghetto surgical tools:'''
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*[[File:CableCoils.png]] Cable Coil
*[[File:GlassShard.png]] Glass Shard
*[[File:Wirecutters.png]] Wirecutters
*[[File:Crowbar.png]] Crowbar
*[[File:Welderon.gif]] Welding Tool
*[[File:Taperoll.png]] Tape Roll
*[[File:Mousetrap.png]] Mousetrap
*[[File:Fork.png]] Fork
*[[File:Cigarette.gif]] Cigarette
*[[File:Lighter.png]] Lighter
*[[File:Rods.png]] Metal Rods
*[[File:Wrench.png]] Wrench
*[[File:Knife.png]] Kitchen Knife
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===Infection===
Wear gloves and wash your hands before every surgery. Failure to do so will result in giving your patient an infection which, if left untreated, can be deadly. Apply ointment to the afflicted areas quickly if you fail to wash your hands before starting surgery.

==Prepping for Surgery==
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<i>Please ensure that your patients are properly diagnosed and scanned before starting the operation, and that all medications and personnel needed for the procedure have been prepared.</i>

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# Find a suitable [[File:OpTable.gif]] operating table, unless you're willing to risk [[Surgery#Ghetto_Surgery|Ghetto Surgery]].
# Make sure you're wearing [[File:LGloves.png]] latex gloves and a [[File:Sterilemask.png]] sterile mask.
# Ask the patient to strip, or clickdrag them onto your body and click on all of their items to remove them.
# [[File:Grab.png]] Grab the patient and click on the operating table to lay them down on it. Alternatively, ask them to lie down on it.
# Check the [[File:Crewmonitor.gif]] Operating Computer to ensure the patient is positioned properly; if the monitor does not show the patient's vitals, the surgery will not work.
# Pick up a [[File:BreathingMask.png]] medical mask and [[File:Anesthetics.png]] a tank of sleeping agent.
# Clickdrag their body onto yours to view their inventory. With the medical mask in your right hand, click on the "Nothing" link at the top beside "Head (Mask)". In a few seconds, you will equip them with the medical mask.
# Place the sleeping agent in your right hand, then click the "Nothing" link in their inventory window beside "Back" to equip it on their back.
# A new link will appear beside the sleeping agent called "Set internals". Click on it to turn on the gas. It will force them asleep in about 5 seconds. You are now ready to proceed with surgery.
#*You may need to clickdrag their body onto yours again to refresh the window to actually see the option to enable their internals.
# Make sure you're set on the [[File:Help.png]] Help intent.
# Use a '''sink''' to wash your hands. Unclean hands can result in an infected wound. This is treatable with ointment.
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<b><font color=red>NOTE: If anyone is pulling on the patient, the surgery will not work properly! Make sure no one is pulling the patient!</font></b>

=Surgery List=
There are many different types of surgeries out there to perform. Sometimes it will be necessary to have the patient hooked up to an IV or someone on standby to inject medications during the procedure.

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==Opening a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The first steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
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* '''NOTE:''' Steps 3-5 can be replaced with one use of an [[File:Scalpmanager.png]] IMS if one is available to you. Steps 3 and 4 can be replaced with one use of a [[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel.
# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to create an incision.
#*If the patient is [[Vaurca_Hives|Vaurca]], use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to stop any potential bleeding.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to lift up the skin.
<br>
For internal work in '''chest and skull only''':
# Use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' to cut through the bone.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to move the bone aside.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 50%, glass shard 20%
*[[File:Laserscalp.png]] Laser Scalpel - Level 1 75%, Level 2 85%, Level 3 95%, energy sword 5%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Cable coil 75%, mousetrap 20%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%, fork 50%
*[[File:Saw.png]] Surgical Saw - Hatchet 75%
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==Closing a Surgical Site==
<small><i>The final steps of most surgeries.</i></small>
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#Aim for the location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
If you had to use the [[File:Saw.png]] '''bone saw''' earlier ('''chest/head'''):
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to put the bones back into place.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to mend their ribcage/skull ''unless'' the bone was fractured during the sawing phase, in which case, conduct [[Surgery#Bone_Repair|bone repair]] before continuing.
Then, after the above (or if it was not required):
# Use the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to seal the incision.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Crowbar 75%
*[[File:Bone_gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
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==Bone Repair==
<small><i>The mending of broken bones and fractures.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Ensure the target limb doesn't have over 30 brute damage (15 for hands and feet), otherwise the bone will break again.
# Apply [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel''' to the broken bone.
#* If you are fixing broken bones in the head or chest, apply a second smearing of [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Use the [[File:Bone setter.png]] '''bone setter''' to set the bone in place.
# Apply more [[File:Bone gel.png]] '''bone gel'''.
# Perform '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Bone gel.png]] Bone Gel - Tape Roll 60%
*[[File:Bone setter.png]] Bone Setter - Wrench 75%
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==Plastic Surgery==
<small><i>The altering and repair of a patient's face.</i></small>
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# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to begin fixing vocal cords if needed' otherwise begin the process of fixing any other facial deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''''SHELL IPC'S ONLY BELOW!'''''

# Aim for the patient's mouth - '''not head''' - in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''.
# Use your [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractors''' to retract the skin, preparing the patients face
# [[File:Multitool.png]] '''multi-tool''' to begin fixing synth voice box if needed' otherwise begin the process of fixing any other synthskin deformity or modification
# Cauterize the incision with the [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery'''.

'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Retractor.png]] Retractor - Tactical Knife 75%
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==Arterial Bleeding and Severed Tendon Repair==
<small><i>Repairing damaged arteries and tendons.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''FixOVein''' to repair the damaged blood vessels.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Fix'O'Vein - Cable coil 75%
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==Amputation==
<small><i>Removing a limb or a limb stump.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the patient's limb using the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to amputate the limb.
# (Optional) Conduct '''Bone Repair''' on the parent body.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Saw.png]] Circular Saw - Hatchet 55%
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==Limb Replacement==
<small><i>Replacing missing limbs.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Perform the steps in '''Amputation'''.
# Attach the desired limb, whether it's the patient's or a robotic limb.
# Ensure the patient is able to manipulate their new limb before releasing them.
<small><i>For organic limbs, be ready to inject Thetamycin as the replacement limb is surely infected.</i></small>
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==Internal Organ Repair==
<small><i>Mending organ damage. Yes, even brain damage.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the chest, groin, or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the appropriate mechanism to mend the organ:
#* [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''Advanced trauma kit''' for organic organs.
#* [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''Nanopaste''' for synthetic organs.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Traumakit.png]] ATK - Gauze 20%
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==Cavity Surgery==
<small><i>Putting things inside peoples' body cavities.</i></small>
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Maxiumum size of item that fits inside:
* Head - tiny
* Abdomen - small
* Chest - normal
# Aim for the chest, abdomen or head in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' to prepare cavity.
# Insert the item inside. If it caused internal bleeding, use the '''FixOVein''' to fix it.
# If you decided not to put item inside, use [[File:Cautery.png]] '''cautery''' to mend the cavity wall.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Drill.png]] Drill - Pen 75%, metal rods 50%
*[[File:Cautery.png]] Cautery - Cigarette 75%, lighter 50%, welder 25%
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==Implant/Shrapnel Removal==
<small><i>Removing implants from the body. Also removal of things from body cavities.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the implant location on the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use your [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract the implant. This may take several tries.
#* Note that there is a brief period where nothing happens after you click on the patient with the hemostat. Use this time to click on the patient multiple times to queue up multiple attempts at removing implants.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
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==Organ Removal/Transplantation==
<small><i>Removal and re-insertion of organs. This also applies to prosthetic organs, k'ois, and parasitic infections such as heart flukes.</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the organ's location in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone. (Head for brain/eyes, chest for heart/lungs, groin for appendix/kidney/liver)
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.

'''REMOVING an organ''':
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel'''. This will open up a window asking you which organ you'd like to cut loose.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat'''. This will open up a window asking you which loose organ you'd like to remove.
# Dispose of the organ or store it in a freezer.

'''TRANSPLANTING an organ''':
# Click the patient with the organ you intent to transplant.
# Use the [[File:Fixovein.png]] '''FixOVein''' to reconnect the organ to the body.
# Administer an [[File:Traumakit.png]] '''advanced trauma kit''' or use [[File:Nanopaste.png]] '''nanopaste''' if required to repair any damage received during transport/transplantation.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Hemostat.png]] Hemostat - Wirecutters 75%, fork 20%
*[[File:Fixovein.png]] Fix'O'Vein - Cable coil 75%
<small><i>Organs may become infected after transplantation. ''Do not'' transplant organic organs that are from a different species or blood type as the patient, otherwise they will be rejected and the patient will soon die.</i></small>

<small><i>Additionally, K'ois is located in the chest. Black K'ois is located in the head.</i></small>
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==Head Reattachment Surgery==
<small><i>Reattaching a severed head.</i></small>
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See ''limb replacement surgery''.
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==Necrotic Limb Repair==
<small><i>Fixing limb necrosis mostly caused by septic infections. '''NOT necrotic organ repair.'''</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the necrotic area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut away the dead flesh.
# Use a [[File:Eyedropper.png]] '''dropper''' filled with [[Guide_to_Chemistry|'''Peridaxon''']] to revive the necrotic limb.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
'''GHETTO''':
*[[File:Scalpel.png]] Scalpel - Kitchen knife 75%, glass shard 50%
*[[File:Eyedropper.png]] Dropper - Bottle/beaker 75%, spray bottle/bucket 50%
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==Autopsy==
<small><i>Examination of cadavers to find cause of death. See [[Guide_to_Cadavers#Autopsy_Procedures|autopsy prodedures]] for more information.</i></small>
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# Place cadaver onto the operating table.
# Scan the cadaver with a Health Analyer to find injured locations.
# Aim for the patient's affected area in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Cut the skin with your [[File:Scalpel.png]] scalpel (the chest may require two cuts).
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to scan the area.
# Repeat scalpel and scan procedure for all affected areas.
# Right click the [[File:Autopsy scanner.gif]] autopsy scanner to print out autopsy data.
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==Hardsuit Removal==
<small><i>Cutting the seals on a sealed hardsuit so that it can be removed from the person wearing it.</i></small>
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# Place the patient or cadaver onto the operating table. Cleanliness is not required.
# Aim for the chest in the [[File:Damage_zone.png]] Damage Zone.
# Use a '''plasma cutter''', [[File:Welderon.gif]] '''welding tool''', or [[File:Saw.png]] '''circular saw''' to slice the hardsuit seals open. ''This may take several attempts.''
# Pull the hardsuit control module off.
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==Extracting organs from detached body parts==
<small><i>Removing internal organs from parts of the body, such as heads, which are no longer attached to the rest.</i></small>
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# Place the body part on any surface, or hold it in hand.
# Use the [[File:Scalpel.png]] '''scalpel''' to cut the body part open.
#*For Vaurca, use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' instead.
# Use the [[File:Retractor.png]] '''retractor''' to crack the body part open.
# Use the [[File:Hemostat.png]] '''hemostat''' to extract an organ. Repeated applications will yield further organs, until all organs present in the body part have been removed.
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==Pre-Cyborgification Procedure==
<small><i>Preparing a brain for cyborgification. This ain't rocket surgery!</i></small>
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# (Optional) Complete [[Surgery#Prepping_for_Surgery|Prepping for Surgery]].
# Aim for the head.
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Opening_a_Surgical_Site|Opening a Surgical Site]]'''.
# Use the [[File:Drill.png]] '''surgical drill''' on the brain to prepare it for Man-Machine-Interface compatibility..
*REMOVING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Organ_Removal.2FTransplantation|Organ Removal/Transplantation]]'''.
*KEEPING the brain:
# Perform the steps in '''[[Surgery#Closing_a_Surgical_Site|Closing a Surgical Site]]'''.
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