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The Epsilon series is a work in process. Her construction is a balance of synthetics, breakthroughs in cybernetics and an experiment in form and function. Her hardware design is modifiable. Aboard [[USS Discovery-B]], the Chief Medical Officer and Science Chief possess separately packaged critical data regarding cybernetic functions. In accordance with Starfleet regulations that the Chief Engineering Officer has command clearance data on all on-board equipment. Epsilon's schematic is also accessible by authorization of her Commanding Officer. | The Epsilon series is a work in process. Her construction is a balance of synthetics, breakthroughs in cybernetics and an experiment in form and function. Her hardware design is modifiable. Aboard [[USS Discovery-B]], the Chief Medical Officer and Science Chief possess separately packaged critical data regarding cybernetic functions. In accordance with Starfleet regulations that the Chief Engineering Officer has command clearance data on all on-board equipment. Epsilon's schematic is also accessible by authorization of her Commanding Officer. | ||
Starfleet Engineering Corps rigorously pursued a design to fool-proof reverse engineering attempts on the Epsilon series, developing a semi-modular design scheme that "counters" unauthorized disassembly. Comprehensive analysis of hypothetical missions scenarios showed that the highest probability Epsilon-Delta would be damaged beyond repair would occur by intentional, pre-meditated subterfuge by Starfleet personnel or a member of the Epsilon project to gain access to her positronic brain. Final analysis by Starfleet Intelligence arrived at conclusion the basic Soong Architecture had to be modified with the primary intention to protect the positronic architecture at the expense of external hardware and cosmetic function, although the design primer of her personality interaction routine maintained | Starfleet Engineering Corps rigorously pursued a design to fool-proof reverse engineering attempts on the Epsilon series, developing a semi-modular design scheme that "counters" unauthorized disassembly. Comprehensive analysis of hypothetical missions scenarios showed that the highest probability Epsilon-Delta would be damaged beyond repair would occur by intentional, pre-meditated subterfuge by Starfleet personnel or a member of the Epsilon project to gain access to her positronic brain. Final analysis by Starfleet Intelligence arrived at conclusion the basic Soong Architecture had to be modified with the primary intention to protect the positronic architecture at the expense of external hardware and cosmetic function, although the design primer of her personality interaction routine maintained the final design include several (not explained here) cosmetic functions. Furthermore, Starfleet Intelligence was intrigued by the mission potential of an easily deployable, re-assignable physiology using cybernetics. This last function is least explored aspect of her construction and upgrades may be potentially developed in the future Mark V. | ||
Although it may sound counter-intuitive, it is the deeper internal structure surrounding her cybernetic brain which has been designed for durability and limited access, while the "superficial" function of her exterior is designed to allow her to blend into humanoid environments. | Although it may sound counter-intuitive, it is the deeper internal structure surrounding her cybernetic brain which has been designed for durability and limited access, while the "superficial" function of her exterior is designed to allow her to blend into humanoid environments. | ||
''' | '''Externals and Bionanetics''' | ||
Network access is restricted by proprietary cabling whose design is classified and available to CSO, CEO and CMO aboard [[USS Discovery-B]] and Epsilon Lab on [[DS285]]. Her external surface in contact with airborne environment is an organic, malleable compound designed to instantly become an adhesive and detour attempts as disassembly. | Network access is restricted by proprietary cabling whose design is classified and available to CSO, CEO and CMO aboard [[USS Discovery-B]] and Epsilon Lab on [[DS285]]. Her external surface in contact with airborne environment is an organic, malleable compound designed to instantly become an adhesive and detour attempts as disassembly. Beneath this skin-like surface is a duranium shield that acts as a sensor-resistant material, making premeditated tampering with a tricorder difficult. This highly resistant duranium is also machined into a single-molding that surrounds the positronic unit. The malleable compound can be stimulated to create new identities, although it cannot obfuscate her positronic field from newer sensor instruments. | ||
'''Limits Against Directed Energy Diffusion''' | '''Limits Against Directed Energy Diffusion''' | ||