One-way micro-transceiver array allows agents in the field to receive messages from Control, and to store and later retrieve relevant maps, conversations and notes. Example 1: helicopter pilot with implanted chips to better pilot her aircraft and analyze flight paths, velocity and spacial awareness. Ex 2: hacker with BCI which allows direct access to computer networks and to act as “human proxy”, to allow an individual to remotely control his/her actions. The game raises the question of the downsides of this kind of augmentation as those who cannot afford the enhancements (or object to getting them) rapidly find themselves at a serious disadvantage against people with artificial enhancement of their abilities. The spectre of being forced to have mechanical or electronic enhancements just to get a job is explored as well. The storyline addresses the effect of implant rejection by use of the fictional drug 'Neuropozyne' which breaks down glial tissue and is also fiercely addictive, leaving people who have augmentations little choice but to continue buying the drug from a single biotech corporation who controls the price of it. Without the drug augmented people experience rejection of implants (along with ensuing loss of implant functionality), crippling pain, and possible death.

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19%

Reality Factor

124yrs

BCI Forecast

73%

Neuroptimism

14%

Neurafictionality