Cyberware
Cyberware refers to cybernetic technology that is permanently integrated into the human body, playing a significant role in the cyberpunk genre.
Definition and Characteristics
Cyberware is any cybernetic technology permanently grafted to the human body. All Cyberware is artificial and interacts with the human nervous system. Biological enhancements are referred to as Bioware. Cyberware is commonplace in the cyberpunk world, with various forms available for practical applications and aesthetic enhancements.
Types of Cyberware
Cyberware includes a variety of enhancements such as voice synthesizers, nasal implants, gill implants, and cyberlimbs. Voice synthesizers can replicate a human voice, while nasal implants can replicate the human range of smell. Gill implants function as artificial gills in water for about four hours. Cyberlimbs are designed to be no bulkier than natural limbs but are stronger and more damage resistant.
Installation and Providers
Installing cybertechnology is considered a major purchase and can be done through various providers. Ripperdocs are underground medtechs that perform installations without following medical codes and procedures, often catering to the underworld for illegal cyberware. Mall stores and specialist clinics offer more regulated installation options, with specialist clinics providing higher quality services.
Risks and Concerns
Cyberpsychosis is a significant concern associated with the use of cyberware, particularly with extensive modifications such as Full Body Conversions, which replace everything except the brain. The installation of cyberware can have a high humanity cost, affecting the user's mental state.
Technological Aspects
Cyberware installation utilizes nanotechnology to interface with the nervous system, allowing for a wide range of modifications. There is no limit to how much of the body can be modified with cyberware, leading to various enhancements that can be tailored to individual needs.
Referencie
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