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<blockquote data-quote="Maniac" data-source="post: 897237" data-attributes="member: 2863"><p>I know that the "rules" change as we get deeper into the movies but I thought it might be interesting to list out what we know. Also, I am not clear on how some things work - it would be great to get other insight into that. So here goes</p><p></p><p>From The Matrix</p><p>We know the following:</p><p></p><p>Humans freed from the Matrix can jack back in and have varying degrees of influence. It seems that certain laws can be bent but not necessarily broken. What the limits of this are I am not sure but even Neo is not omnipotent.</p><p></p><p>When jacked into the Matrix communication with an operator is achieved vie nifty cell phones but exiting is only possible at certain points represented by old fashioned telephones.</p><p></p><p>Humans outside of the Matrix can create there own sub-Matrix and train themselves completely separated from the "real" Matrix.</p><p></p><p>There is some ability to "create" objects within the matrix - i.e. Guns etc. but not necessaryly on the fly. Not sure how this actually works though.</p><p></p><p>Knowledge can be transferred to provide skills as needed. There seem to be vast libraries of "downloads" such as piloting a Helicopter and doing Kung Fu. Presumably this knowledge exists only in the Matrix and is absent once you leave. Is it necessary to redownload a skill on subsequent visits to the Matrix if you've already done it?</p><p></p><p>Freed humans can create programs that affect attached humans - either causing them to be knocked out or allowing them to be traced in the "Real World".</p><p></p><p>From Matrix 2</p><p></p><p>Everyone except for Neo seems to be bound by the similar rules to the first movie although their effectivness against Agents seeems a little better.</p><p></p><p>Neo has a greate effect on the Matrix than others. He can sense when Agents are near. He can control objects (bullets, sai) and he can fly. He also can move more quickly than other jacked in humans.</p><p></p><p>We learn there are "rogue" programs that have caused various monster myths.</p><p></p><p>We learn there are parts of the Matrix that are somehow isolated (the white corridors of doors).</p><p></p><p>We get really confused about a whole lot of things that are going on.</p><p></p><p>I am sure I've missed a lot of points and I would appreciate anyhelp in adding to this list. Sorry its not better organized.</p><p></p><p>M.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maniac, post: 897237, member: 2863"] I know that the "rules" change as we get deeper into the movies but I thought it might be interesting to list out what we know. Also, I am not clear on how some things work - it would be great to get other insight into that. So here goes From The Matrix We know the following: Humans freed from the Matrix can jack back in and have varying degrees of influence. It seems that certain laws can be bent but not necessarily broken. What the limits of this are I am not sure but even Neo is not omnipotent. When jacked into the Matrix communication with an operator is achieved vie nifty cell phones but exiting is only possible at certain points represented by old fashioned telephones. Humans outside of the Matrix can create there own sub-Matrix and train themselves completely separated from the "real" Matrix. There is some ability to "create" objects within the matrix - i.e. Guns etc. but not necessaryly on the fly. Not sure how this actually works though. Knowledge can be transferred to provide skills as needed. There seem to be vast libraries of "downloads" such as piloting a Helicopter and doing Kung Fu. Presumably this knowledge exists only in the Matrix and is absent once you leave. Is it necessary to redownload a skill on subsequent visits to the Matrix if you've already done it? Freed humans can create programs that affect attached humans - either causing them to be knocked out or allowing them to be traced in the "Real World". From Matrix 2 Everyone except for Neo seems to be bound by the similar rules to the first movie although their effectivness against Agents seeems a little better. Neo has a greate effect on the Matrix than others. He can sense when Agents are near. He can control objects (bullets, sai) and he can fly. He also can move more quickly than other jacked in humans. We learn there are "rogue" programs that have caused various monster myths. We learn there are parts of the Matrix that are somehow isolated (the white corridors of doors). We get really confused about a whole lot of things that are going on. I am sure I've missed a lot of points and I would appreciate anyhelp in adding to this list. Sorry its not better organized. M. [/QUOTE]
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