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| − | Proposed by Professor [[Burke Kale]] in [[3043]], the '''Direct Neural Interface''' (or '''DNI''') was designed to replace the combination [[Neurohelmet]] and manual control systems used since the invention of the [[BattleMech]] with a direct connection between the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and the machine. This connection would provide much more accurate feedback directly into the MechWarrior's brain. | + | Proposed by Professor [[Burke Kale]] in [[3043]], the '''Direct Neural Interface''' (or '''DNI''') was designed to replace the combination [[Neurohelmet]] and manual control systems used since the invention of the [[BattleMech]] with a direct connection between the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and the machine. This connection would provide much more accurate feedback directly into the MechWarrior's brain.<ref name="UBp66"/> |
| − | The Direct Neural Interface is effective at coordinating the data transfer between the 'Mech systems and pilot.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 66 | + | The Direct Neural Interface is effective at coordinating the data transfer between the 'Mech systems and pilot.<ref name="UBp66">''Unbound'', p. 66, "Direct Neural Interface"</ref> |
| − | # It required the MechWarrior to undergo serious brain surgery to install an interface port. | + | # It required the MechWarrior to undergo serious brain surgery to install an interface port.<ref name="UBp66"/> |
| − | # The MechWarrior using the system had to take a compound called [[XA-3]] to protect the brain from dangerous feedback. | + | # The MechWarrior using the system had to take a compound called [[XA-3]] to protect the brain from dangerous feedback.<ref name="UBp66"/> |
| − | # As the MechWarrior was directly connected to the 'Mech, any damage taken during battle was much more likely to injure the pilot. | + | # As the MechWarrior was directly connected to the 'Mech, any damage taken during battle was much more likely to injure the pilot.<ref name="UBp66"/> |
With these restrictions in mind, the [[Federated Commonwealth]] decided not to pursue the project. Instead they devoted funding to the [[Small Cockpit]] and [[Torso Cockpit]] systems. | With these restrictions in mind, the [[Federated Commonwealth]] decided not to pursue the project. Instead they devoted funding to the [[Small Cockpit]] and [[Torso Cockpit]] systems. | ||
| − | The only known user of the DNI system was Burke Kale.<ref | + | The only known user of the DNI system was Burke Kale.<ref name="UBp66"/> After having the DNI input jack inserted in his brain in [[3053]], he stole most of the technology from the [[NAIS]] [[Dark Mirage]] facility on [[Hyde]] and went to [[Solaris]]. He used the DNI-retrofitted [[Prometheus (Unbound)|''Prometheus'']] to tear through opponents in the arenas and fund the completion of the ''[[Epimetheus]]'', the only 'Mech specifically designed for the DNI interface. Unfortunately the pure link with the ''Epimetheus'' drove Kale to launch a mindless rampage through Solaris. Kale was eventually defeated and arrested, with the remains of both the ''Prometheus'' and ''Epimetheus'' shipped back to the NAIS for review. At the same time, a [[ComStar]] [[ROM]] operative copied all the plans and schematics for the DNI system.{{cn}} |
The Direct Neural Interface technology would later be used as the basis of the [[Manei Domini]]'s [[Vehicular Direct Neural Interface]]. The [[Enhanced Imaging]] system used by [[Clan]] [[ProtoMech]] pilots, which connects the pilots to the 'Mechs in a DNI-like manner, also requires drugs similar to XA-3. | The Direct Neural Interface technology would later be used as the basis of the [[Manei Domini]]'s [[Vehicular Direct Neural Interface]]. The [[Enhanced Imaging]] system used by [[Clan]] [[ProtoMech]] pilots, which connects the pilots to the 'Mechs in a DNI-like manner, also requires drugs similar to XA-3. | ||
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| − | [[Category:Technology]] | + | * ''[[Unbound]]'' |
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Revision as of 13:05, 29 April 2016
Description
Proposed by Professor Burke Kale in 3043, the Direct Neural Interface (or DNI) was designed to replace the combination Neurohelmet and manual control systems used since the invention of the BattleMech with a direct connection between the MechWarrior and the machine. This connection would provide much more accurate feedback directly into the MechWarrior's brain.[1]
The Direct Neural Interface is effective at coordinating the data transfer between the 'Mech systems and pilot.[1]
- It required the MechWarrior to undergo serious brain surgery to install an interface port.[1]
- The MechWarrior using the system had to take a compound called XA-3 to protect the brain from dangerous feedback.[1]
- As the MechWarrior was directly connected to the 'Mech, any damage taken during battle was much more likely to injure the pilot.[1]
With these restrictions in mind, the Federated Commonwealth decided not to pursue the project. Instead they devoted funding to the Small Cockpit and Torso Cockpit systems.
The only known user of the DNI system was Burke Kale.[1] After having the DNI input jack inserted in his brain in 3053, he stole most of the technology from the NAIS Dark Mirage facility on Hyde and went to Solaris. He used the DNI-retrofitted Prometheus to tear through opponents in the arenas and fund the completion of the Epimetheus, the only 'Mech specifically designed for the DNI interface. Unfortunately the pure link with the Epimetheus drove Kale to launch a mindless rampage through Solaris. Kale was eventually defeated and arrested, with the remains of both the Prometheus and Epimetheus shipped back to the NAIS for review. At the same time, a ComStar ROM operative copied all the plans and schematics for the DNI system.[citation needed]
The Direct Neural Interface technology would later be used as the basis of the Manei Domini's Vehicular Direct Neural Interface. The Enhanced Imaging system used by Clan ProtoMech pilots, which connects the pilots to the 'Mechs in a DNI-like manner, also requires drugs similar to XA-3.