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<blockquote data-quote="WanderingDarwish" data-source="post: 9184358" data-attributes="member: 7042849"><p>Hello, everyone!</p><p></p><p>We quickly approaching the final hours of our funding campaign and are pleased to inform you that we are at 28% funding!</p><p></p><p>As always here is the link: <a href="https://igg.me/at/mercenarium/x/7150191#/" target="_blank">Mercenarium: Galaxy Ablaze - 5E Campaign</a></p><p></p><p>This time we are showing more design stuff in addition to lore concerning Humanity's AI advancements! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Dr. Hideo Kashimiya!</p><p></p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/042/963/951/fa17aec079c5d1ceb3c8cf4aa880a7f1_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=700&fit=max&v=1699281189&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=b59b13da4d4590e7e89bfb3348f33641" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Dr. Hideo Kashimiya was born on Mars as a 3rd generation colonist. From an early age he exhibited interest in cybernetics and programming, which led him to study AI development and machine-learning at the Martian Academy of Sciences.</p><p></p><p>His research into pilot AIs led to him being scouted by FAFNIR and eventually brought aboard to work on battleship AIs. After several years of service he became one of the senior AI researchers at FAFNIR and was responsible for developing an AI assistance interface for military spacecraft also known as Main Battle Guidance Systems (MBGS). MBGS main purpose is to aid the ship's navigator, giving him advice and instructions to improve combat performance. The system relies on a wide selection of open-source military data.</p><p></p><p>Due to his research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, he received many awards, including the title of "Hero of Science", the highest scientific award given by the Union government. At the behest of FAFNIR he also collaborated with Ninaku Medical Incorporated to develop medical AI systems, which assist brain-damaged people. A result of such collaboration is a system called "Imprint" which will allows humans brains to be imprinted on AI structures that preserve them while medical intervention is needed to save the biological brain.</p><p></p><p>The Imprint Technology</p><p></p><p>The expansionist boom was not without tragedies and deaths, many colonies had harsh environments and this pushed Humanity’s medical development further than before. While it was impossible to bring back the dead, a particular breakthrough allowed previous versions of the dead to be brought back to life thanks to project “Imprint”. At its core the project allowed human brains to be imprinted on AI structures that preserve them while medical intervention is needed to save the biological brain. However, in case of the physical death the saved image of the brain could be uploaded to a mechanical suit, creating what is commonly referred to as “Imps”. Depending on the personal situation at the time of death, some Imps are free to do whatever they want, while others are corp property that are able to earn freedom.</p><p></p><p>Imps are divided into 3 classes:</p><p></p><p>A - The most expensive and fully independent class, that allows the individual to own their new body and continue living their life without worrying about corporate or governmental oversight.</p><p></p><p>B - The mid-tier solution, which provides almost as much freedom as class A, but requires the individuals to submit to periodic ID checks and info-scraping by the manufacturer of their Imprint.</p><p></p><p>C - The free tier. Those with no means to cover A or B options end up with these classes, which are owned by organizations are are usually used in one or more of the following areas:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Workforce: Imps may be used as workforce, renting them to companies as a form of labor, with different pricing for different types of jobs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Entertainment: Imps are sometimes used for entertainment, for example, as performers in music or theater.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Companions: Not as often, but some Imps do find themselves to be sold or rented out as companions, for example, as pets, lovers or assistants for people living alone.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bodyguards: Imps with good military history are often used as bodyguards for VIPs or high-profile businesspeople.</li> </ul><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Juun Ship Designs(WIP)</p><p></p><p>We've begun commissioning the artists for the some of the ship designs and we are happy to show the progress on the Juun!</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/042/963/952/2240f0a7884ce2957b3b31d2549fc944_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=700&fit=max&v=1699281205&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=f02e41213ef5713dd85df544c08cd34e" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>As always we're are thankful for your continued support, whcih allowed for this progress and any additional help would be simply grand! Stay tuned for more!</p><p></p><p>Until next time, forge on, mercenaries!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WanderingDarwish, post: 9184358, member: 7042849"] Hello, everyone! We quickly approaching the final hours of our funding campaign and are pleased to inform you that we are at 28% funding! As always here is the link: [URL="https://igg.me/at/mercenarium/x/7150191#/"]Mercenarium: Galaxy Ablaze - 5E Campaign[/URL] This time we are showing more design stuff in addition to lore concerning Humanity's AI advancements! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Dr. Hideo Kashimiya! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [IMG]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/042/963/951/fa17aec079c5d1ceb3c8cf4aa880a7f1_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=700&fit=max&v=1699281189&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=b59b13da4d4590e7e89bfb3348f33641[/IMG] Dr. Hideo Kashimiya was born on Mars as a 3rd generation colonist. From an early age he exhibited interest in cybernetics and programming, which led him to study AI development and machine-learning at the Martian Academy of Sciences. His research into pilot AIs led to him being scouted by FAFNIR and eventually brought aboard to work on battleship AIs. After several years of service he became one of the senior AI researchers at FAFNIR and was responsible for developing an AI assistance interface for military spacecraft also known as Main Battle Guidance Systems (MBGS). MBGS main purpose is to aid the ship's navigator, giving him advice and instructions to improve combat performance. The system relies on a wide selection of open-source military data. Due to his research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, he received many awards, including the title of "Hero of Science", the highest scientific award given by the Union government. At the behest of FAFNIR he also collaborated with Ninaku Medical Incorporated to develop medical AI systems, which assist brain-damaged people. A result of such collaboration is a system called "Imprint" which will allows humans brains to be imprinted on AI structures that preserve them while medical intervention is needed to save the biological brain. The Imprint Technology The expansionist boom was not without tragedies and deaths, many colonies had harsh environments and this pushed Humanity’s medical development further than before. While it was impossible to bring back the dead, a particular breakthrough allowed previous versions of the dead to be brought back to life thanks to project “Imprint”. At its core the project allowed human brains to be imprinted on AI structures that preserve them while medical intervention is needed to save the biological brain. However, in case of the physical death the saved image of the brain could be uploaded to a mechanical suit, creating what is commonly referred to as “Imps”. Depending on the personal situation at the time of death, some Imps are free to do whatever they want, while others are corp property that are able to earn freedom. Imps are divided into 3 classes: A - The most expensive and fully independent class, that allows the individual to own their new body and continue living their life without worrying about corporate or governmental oversight. B - The mid-tier solution, which provides almost as much freedom as class A, but requires the individuals to submit to periodic ID checks and info-scraping by the manufacturer of their Imprint. C - The free tier. Those with no means to cover A or B options end up with these classes, which are owned by organizations are are usually used in one or more of the following areas: [LIST] [*]Workforce: Imps may be used as workforce, renting them to companies as a form of labor, with different pricing for different types of jobs. [*]Entertainment: Imps are sometimes used for entertainment, for example, as performers in music or theater. [*]Companions: Not as often, but some Imps do find themselves to be sold or rented out as companions, for example, as pets, lovers or assistants for people living alone. [*]Bodyguards: Imps with good military history are often used as bodyguards for VIPs or high-profile businesspeople. [/LIST] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juun Ship Designs(WIP) We've begun commissioning the artists for the some of the ship designs and we are happy to show the progress on the Juun! [IMG]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/042/963/952/2240f0a7884ce2957b3b31d2549fc944_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=700&fit=max&v=1699281205&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=f02e41213ef5713dd85df544c08cd34e[/IMG] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always we're are thankful for your continued support, whcih allowed for this progress and any additional help would be simply grand! Stay tuned for more! Until next time, forge on, mercenaries! [/QUOTE]
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