Synthetic Liver
| Synthetic Liver | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cyberware |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Cr60,000 |
| Size | 1.5 liters |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
A battery-powered synthetic liver has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. It also replaces the pancreas, the gallbladder and the spleen and simulates their functions. It may be connected to a Synthetic G-I Tract and a Cybernetic Stomach to completely replace the digestive system.
The liver's internal battery is extremely compact and has a long life, typically measured in decades. The exact size and dimensions of the liver are tailored to match the physical characteristics of the recipient. The various parts of the liver, including elements such as the casing, microelectronics, and arterial connections are made with biocompatible materials. These may include metal alloys, carbon nanotubes, silicon gels, and layered polymers.
Similar devices have been in use since the days of the First Imperium. They reached their modern form through Terran medical advances achieved during the Interstellar Wars period.
- Pete Nash, Nick Robinson. Cybernetics (Mongoose Publishing, 2011), 52.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science