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A [[Waferjack]] (also called a ''Neural Jack'', ''Data Jack'', or ''Chip socket'') is a brain-computer interface, establishing a direct electronic contact between the organic [[sophont]] brain and external electronic equipment. It allows the brain to receive and decode electronic data as well as transmit commands directly to linked equipment. | A [[Waferjack]] (also called a ''Neural Jack'', ''Data Jack'', or ''Chip socket'') is a brain-computer interface, establishing a direct electronic contact between the organic [[sophont]] brain and external electronic equipment. It allows the brain to receive and decode electronic data as well as transmit commands directly to linked equipment. | ||
| − | The {{TL|9}} version is a simple interface to external computer equipment, adding another | + | The {{TL|9}} version is a simple interface to external computer equipment, adding another method for computer interaction. With ability to implant computers at {{TL|12}}, the neural jacks allow the internal computer and brain to directly access external equipment. At {{TL|13}}, with the development of [[Wafertech]], the Waferjack allows direct access to the information contained on a [[Wafer]]. |
The waferjack allows a user to access information at the speed of thought. It also allows a user to mentally operate a piece of equipment or machinery, (or vehicle) thereby resulting in quicker response times. The first waferjack in civilian use was initially developed and employed in racing circuits, but eventually found more mundane uses. | The waferjack allows a user to access information at the speed of thought. It also allows a user to mentally operate a piece of equipment or machinery, (or vehicle) thereby resulting in quicker response times. The first waferjack in civilian use was initially developed and employed in racing circuits, but eventually found more mundane uses. | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| {{Ludography cite|name=Fire, Fusion, & Steel|page=82}} | | {{Ludography cite|name=Fire, Fusion, & Steel|page=82}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag|page=367}} | ||
| {{Ludography cite|name=Worlds and Adventures|version=Traveller 5th|page=119,138,189}} | | {{Ludography cite|name=Worlds and Adventures|version=Traveller 5th|page=119,138,189}} | ||
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| − | {{LE|Brain enhancement cyberware}} | + | {{LE|Brain enhancement cyberware|Wafer technology}} |
Latest revision as of 01:56, 22 July 2020
| Waferjack | |
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| Type | Cyberware |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Cost | Cr10,000 |
| Size | 0.06 liters |
| Weight | 60 g |
A Waferjack (also called a Neural Jack, Data Jack, or Chip socket) is a brain-computer interface, establishing a direct electronic contact between the organic sophont brain and external electronic equipment. It allows the brain to receive and decode electronic data as well as transmit commands directly to linked equipment.
The TL–9 version is a simple interface to external computer equipment, adding another method for computer interaction. With ability to implant computers at TL–12, the neural jacks allow the internal computer and brain to directly access external equipment. At TL–13, with the development of Wafertech, the Waferjack allows direct access to the information contained on a Wafer.
The waferjack allows a user to access information at the speed of thought. It also allows a user to mentally operate a piece of equipment or machinery, (or vehicle) thereby resulting in quicker response times. The first waferjack in civilian use was initially developed and employed in racing circuits, but eventually found more mundane uses.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 82.
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 367.
- Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Worlds and Adventures (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 119,138,189.