CVI

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A CVI, also known as a Cyber Viral Implant, was a device seen in Earth: Final Conflict.

Background

A CVI was a cyber virus created through the use of Taelon technology which was described as being as "half computer chip, half Taelon germ." Those that were equipped with these devices were referred to the Taelons as "Implants". Once implanted within a Human host body, the CVI enhanced the basic intelligence and memory recall abilities of the Human employing it. Essentially, it puts the user within their own "memory" allowing them to witness events that they simply glanced at previously. In addition to this, they contained a motivational imperative which redirected the bearer's priorities to favor the Taelons above all else. However, it was stated by Da'an that each implant would interpret this motivational imperative differently when determining what was best for the Companions which meant Human determinations were not out of the equation.

In relation to its memory recall abilities, it allowed the user to experience them with complete detail. The sudden surfacing of such memories were referred to as "memory intrusions". Despite these events, the cerebral cortex of the host adopted the CVI as just another way of thinking. One of the many benefits of the implant was that it allowed one to read as a faster pace. Another advantage provided to an Implant was the ability to tolerate tremendous pain and to switch their vital signs on or off. Furthermore, the implant prevented alcoholic intoxication and was capable of curing congenital deafness. They also negated the Implants desire to learn the Taelon language for a reason the Taelon Synod could not explain. However, it did not remove the Implants sexual desires and in fact increased the host bodies capabilities.

The nature of the CVI allowed it to be programmed with false memories that were capable of overriding the true recollections of the Implant. This allowed the Taelons to test the abilities of all those that served them though only William Boone was the first to discover this hidden aspect of the implants. The devices also possessed a built-in obcolescence of about two years which was because the mind was working at such incedible speeds that it eventually "crashes". The initial symptoms of those suffering from a CVI breakdown included bleeding ears along with erratic and violent behavior. Later symptoms involved headaches and seizures. The end result was death as the host body could no longer survive without the implant as it had adapted to its presence.

Dr. Julianne Belman developed an anti-cyber implant virus which sought out the CVI without killing or harming the host in order to help facilitate a replacement of the implant. The reason for the obsolescene was unclear and it was not known whether the Taelons were even aware of this fault. Dr Belman's studies also did not provide a clear reason for why the implants would break down eventually. The earliest generaiton of CVI's contained information on the Taelons and their mission on Earth.

Da'an once told Boone "You must master the talents of your implant, let it guide you to a more profound phase of awareness."

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