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05/06/11(Fri)00:57 No.14830420Not every society can afford the latest in computer technology. But, in this new age, where walkers are common and Overwatch is king, trying to defend yourself with T-34s and AK-47s is a non-starter. So how does a small, poor nation get ahead in a world of AI-controlled combat? Simple. Get a head.
The human brain remains an extremely powerful, compact computing device, and is, in fact, the basis for modern neural net hardware. In a pinch, it could take over many AI functions, especially if paired with off-the-shelf parts to make up for certain pronounced deficiencies. In essence, you could just use a cyborg, combining the relative strengths of brain and computer while remaining cost-effective. The brain of an infant or young child would be ideal for use, due to plasticity. It is much easier to mold a young mind than an old one.
Obviously, a human brain would not be as easy to back-up or repair as an AI. Therefore, any nation making use of cyborg controllers would have systems in place to provide for simple replacement of the core. In a combat situation, a walker with a damaged brain could still rely on basic automatic processes to seek out a suitable candidate for the pilot program.
There is an added benefit in that poorer nations often have prodigious population growth rates. Shortages of material would be rare, until The End brought about the destruction of most of the world's walkers and the infliction of catastrophic damage on many that remained.
A lot of those are going to be seeking replacement parts. |