Full Body Replacements
The Pros and Cons of being a walking toaster.
Of course, who would not want to be made of steel and have the ability to shred flesh with their hands? Unfortunately there is a few downsides of being comprised of almost all metal, and weighing a little under a ton. Let us start with the upsides of full cybernetic replacement.
On the upside, you are indeed comprised mostly of high-grade metal that is very difficult to damage. All full body replacements have a higher amount of hit levels and fewer wound penalties, as the connections in the body to the brain can annul any feeling of pain or at least dull it somewhat.
Also most body replacements come with higher strength, agility and endurance of any fleshy body, so the effective stats reflect this also. Of course most models come with the additional that one would need, so some modifications come as standard. All full body replacements come with a Cyberbrain however, as it is the only way that the brain can be incased and housed in a robotic body, allowing it to perceive and send electrical brain signals to the limbs.
All muscles in the body are replaced with high-tension metal weaves, allowing for flexibility and expansion / retraction. These replacements act as a normal muscle would, apart from its increased ability to give out more raw power, and is connected by high density fasteners to the super-strong compound steel that makes up most of the internal bone and shape structure.
The internal structure itself is much like a bone system, but instead it houses many electrical endings and wiring, as well as necessary tubing to carry cord or pressurized fluid. The only main differences are that the same structure makes for the basic appearance of the cyborg. The face is not a skull as such, but makes an underlay for the skin later on. This also makes for more 'aesthetic' appearances, like genitals, breasts or any other modification the buyer would have.
The brain and parts of the spinal column are the only two things in a full conversation to remain organic though. Both contain, (at least until recently), unrepeatable genetic code and bioelectrical functions. The brain is connected to the Cyberbrain by way of casing it in a hard exterior and the spinal column housed in its own protective casing. The endings are then connected to the processor of the Cyberbrains CPU and then the whole thing is housed in the converted body. The whole spinal, brain and cortexual parts are covered by a backup feedback sheath and then activated.
After the basic structure of the body is made, the new 'shell' enters a cleaning fluid and then passed into a sensory layer. This white coating covers the shell with ease and then makes all the nerve connection points. These are points that tell the brain things at higher speeds, (as it is done though microscopic fiber optics,) and provide the brain with all the senses it would normally perceive.
This coating hardens eventually and flakes off. As well as skin development underneath, this coating also provided the body with high-density hair and any other programmed blemishes that may be requested. (Scars or tattoos for instance.) After all this is concluded, the 'Borg is passed through a high-pressure purifying fluid to remove any of the bubbles in the skin, allowing for a smooth and effective finish.
Activity is then spurred in the sleeping brain and the body becomes online in a special recovery medical unit. It takes about a day or so for observation as the brain burns in the new nerve endings and the feeling of change to come to pass, but after that time the body is fully able to go out on its own and continue on with life. All these processes are all for the benefit of the body. The person with the conversion can now see better, hear better, and touch and taste new things that they had never before dreamed possible. Even sexual activities can be even more delightful as you can attune your 'sensitivity' to certain areas.
However…
Swimming is pretty much a no go, at least out in a non-contained place like the sea. The brain still needs oxygen and a metal body cannot provide that. Not to mention that the new 'Borgs weigh close to a ton, and sink very fast. Weight is also an issue when going to older sections of cities, as they may not have been upgraded to suit cyborg needs. Old buildings and floors will crumple underfoot, even with the pressure balancing ability of the new body.
Cyborgs also cannot heal like most humans. Having removed the biological and self supporting nature of flesh, the only way a cyborg can heal its wounds are by going to a cyborg repair bay, or jury rigging a botch-job yourself. Like infection, left wounds will soon rust or depolarize spreading decay though the nervous system of your body as a biological wound suffers infection. Power systems are also a need for these cyborgs. As they cannot digest food for nourishment, the cyborg must have its power cell checked and maintained semi-regularly. (Maintenance twice a year.)
Also having a full 'Borg body leaves you open to a lot of tampering. Many cyber hackers and international terrorists will attempt to hack full 'Borgs for either their bodies, or to get information. The fact that your body is full under the control of your Cyberbrain means that if it is eventually hacked, the perp has full control of your limbs and sensory inputs. Most recent models have been fitted with anti-hacking measures, but there is always a way around them. Just be careful how you surf.
Cyborgs are also highly sensitive to electrical damage. Attacks like an EMP blast can cripple a cyborg without the right defense. All Cyberbrains are fitted with a backup life-support system, which is shielded, but it can only last for so long. Unless medical attention can be found within an hour, the brain shuts down and dies. Also high-voltage can short out the connections in limbs, though the automatic systems in the brain will shut off the connections before it hits the brain so no nerve damage can occur, however the limb is left crippled until a repair can be made. Also hacking and counter hacking is a problem. When attempting to break in to a computer, most will use their Cyberbrains as a backup CPU to help hack. However if the counter-hacker is better than you, then all damage goes straight to the brain core and can be potentially fatal. Most skilled hackers still access the Internet from an external source. Although it may not be as successful, the risk is only to the technology you use, not to your precious brains.
Of course, who would not want to be made of steel and have the ability to shred flesh with their hands? Unfortunately there is a few downsides of being comprised of almost all metal, and weighing a little under a ton. Let us start with the upsides of full cybernetic replacement.
On the upside, you are indeed comprised mostly of high-grade metal that is very difficult to damage. All full body replacements have a higher amount of hit levels and fewer wound penalties, as the connections in the body to the brain can annul any feeling of pain or at least dull it somewhat.
Also most body replacements come with higher strength, agility and endurance of any fleshy body, so the effective stats reflect this also. Of course most models come with the additional that one would need, so some modifications come as standard. All full body replacements come with a Cyberbrain however, as it is the only way that the brain can be incased and housed in a robotic body, allowing it to perceive and send electrical brain signals to the limbs.
All muscles in the body are replaced with high-tension metal weaves, allowing for flexibility and expansion / retraction. These replacements act as a normal muscle would, apart from its increased ability to give out more raw power, and is connected by high density fasteners to the super-strong compound steel that makes up most of the internal bone and shape structure.
The internal structure itself is much like a bone system, but instead it houses many electrical endings and wiring, as well as necessary tubing to carry cord or pressurized fluid. The only main differences are that the same structure makes for the basic appearance of the cyborg. The face is not a skull as such, but makes an underlay for the skin later on. This also makes for more 'aesthetic' appearances, like genitals, breasts or any other modification the buyer would have.
The brain and parts of the spinal column are the only two things in a full conversation to remain organic though. Both contain, (at least until recently), unrepeatable genetic code and bioelectrical functions. The brain is connected to the Cyberbrain by way of casing it in a hard exterior and the spinal column housed in its own protective casing. The endings are then connected to the processor of the Cyberbrains CPU and then the whole thing is housed in the converted body. The whole spinal, brain and cortexual parts are covered by a backup feedback sheath and then activated.
After the basic structure of the body is made, the new 'shell' enters a cleaning fluid and then passed into a sensory layer. This white coating covers the shell with ease and then makes all the nerve connection points. These are points that tell the brain things at higher speeds, (as it is done though microscopic fiber optics,) and provide the brain with all the senses it would normally perceive.
This coating hardens eventually and flakes off. As well as skin development underneath, this coating also provided the body with high-density hair and any other programmed blemishes that may be requested. (Scars or tattoos for instance.) After all this is concluded, the 'Borg is passed through a high-pressure purifying fluid to remove any of the bubbles in the skin, allowing for a smooth and effective finish.
Activity is then spurred in the sleeping brain and the body becomes online in a special recovery medical unit. It takes about a day or so for observation as the brain burns in the new nerve endings and the feeling of change to come to pass, but after that time the body is fully able to go out on its own and continue on with life. All these processes are all for the benefit of the body. The person with the conversion can now see better, hear better, and touch and taste new things that they had never before dreamed possible. Even sexual activities can be even more delightful as you can attune your 'sensitivity' to certain areas.
However…
Swimming is pretty much a no go, at least out in a non-contained place like the sea. The brain still needs oxygen and a metal body cannot provide that. Not to mention that the new 'Borgs weigh close to a ton, and sink very fast. Weight is also an issue when going to older sections of cities, as they may not have been upgraded to suit cyborg needs. Old buildings and floors will crumple underfoot, even with the pressure balancing ability of the new body.
Cyborgs also cannot heal like most humans. Having removed the biological and self supporting nature of flesh, the only way a cyborg can heal its wounds are by going to a cyborg repair bay, or jury rigging a botch-job yourself. Like infection, left wounds will soon rust or depolarize spreading decay though the nervous system of your body as a biological wound suffers infection. Power systems are also a need for these cyborgs. As they cannot digest food for nourishment, the cyborg must have its power cell checked and maintained semi-regularly. (Maintenance twice a year.)
Also having a full 'Borg body leaves you open to a lot of tampering. Many cyber hackers and international terrorists will attempt to hack full 'Borgs for either their bodies, or to get information. The fact that your body is full under the control of your Cyberbrain means that if it is eventually hacked, the perp has full control of your limbs and sensory inputs. Most recent models have been fitted with anti-hacking measures, but there is always a way around them. Just be careful how you surf.
Cyborgs are also highly sensitive to electrical damage. Attacks like an EMP blast can cripple a cyborg without the right defense. All Cyberbrains are fitted with a backup life-support system, which is shielded, but it can only last for so long. Unless medical attention can be found within an hour, the brain shuts down and dies. Also high-voltage can short out the connections in limbs, though the automatic systems in the brain will shut off the connections before it hits the brain so no nerve damage can occur, however the limb is left crippled until a repair can be made. Also hacking and counter hacking is a problem. When attempting to break in to a computer, most will use their Cyberbrains as a backup CPU to help hack. However if the counter-hacker is better than you, then all damage goes straight to the brain core and can be potentially fatal. Most skilled hackers still access the Internet from an external source. Although it may not be as successful, the risk is only to the technology you use, not to your precious brains.