SCUM – Body Control Implants

by Falagar / Articles, SCUM / 29 Aug 2018

For the purposes of the show, the convicts have bio control units (BCU-2) implanted in them, which connect directly to their spinal cord. BCU-2s are the very first mass-produced bioengineered AI units capable of controlling any kind of living organism. The BCU-1 was originally used for medical purposes only: to keep brain-damaged patients alive by inducing a coma and stimulating their life functions until the patients get better.

However, an upgraded version of the unit was then produced for industrial and military purposes. This upgraded version, the so-called BCU-2, is a radio-controlled unit with more options and it can replace all the subject’s basic brain functions. What this means is that once the real brain dies, the company can take over the subject’s body and control it with a simple programming code injected into the BCU-2 unit.

The common practice of BCU-2 usage is to take control over the body when the subject dies. In this case, the BCU-2 starts to activate all subroutines, and it takes a few minutes for the unit to resume all bodily functions. Once this happens, the corpse is reanimated and brought back to life.

To stay operational, the unit has to ensure sufficient energy flow by food consumption. The subjects controlled by BCU-2 units are programmed to attack the living convicts and feed off their flesh until the victim dies and becomes controlled as well. All BCU-2 units are capable of intercommunication via shortwave radio signals within a range of 250m.

Depending on the programming, BCU-2 units can perform various bodily actions such as walking, running, jumping, climbing, and grasping. To a certain extent, they can even coordinate the limbs to perform complex actions such as wielding a weapon or throwing a rock.

If the unit is fully charged, it may stimulate the body to move faster than a normal human being, but as its energy runs out, the controlled subjects slow down, experiencing only occasional energy bursts. These subjects are also known as ‘puppets,’ ‘spooks,’ ‘biters,’ ‘walkers,’ ‘pawns,’ ‘roamers,’ or ‘runners.’

The BCU-2 is capable of broadcasting footage directly from the subject’s eyes, a feature that has become extremely popular among viewers. To experience the very last moments seen by a dying man is an instant hit on television and has helped TEC1 take reality TV to the next level.

The software that controls BCU-2 units can be upgraded from the TEC1 network servers in real-time. There are rumors about new software upgrades allowing pay2move service, enabling viewers to control their own ‘puppets’ during the live show broadcast.

All BCU-2 units are equipped with a locator and a small explosive charge that activates if an attempt to remove the device is made. While it is not completely impossible to remove it, the removal process requires surgery and some knowledge in electronics. It’s recommended to carry this out under general anesthesia. Additionally, BCU-2 units can be jammed and disabled for some time or permanently. For both options, additional hardware and software may be required. Jamming devices can limit or cut off the communication between the implant and the master server by generating white noise.

Using jammers for longer periods may result in the activation of the self-destruct subroutine within the BCU. Once activated, the convicts have limited time to restore the BCU’s connection with the master server. When the connection is restored, the self-destruct sequence is turned off. To disable the implant, the BCU has to be reprogrammed to simulate correspondence with the master server.

This is done with a device capable of making the connection with the BCU and certain software that acts as an upgrade. Before disabling the unit, it’s necessary to cut off its connection with the master server; otherwise, the unit will detect unauthorized access and trigger the self-destruct sequence.

All the ‘puppets’ can only be terminated if their BCU is destroyed or removed. The implants can be manually torn from the back of the neck or smashed by striking them with a hard object. Once the units are destroyed or removed, the self-destruct sequence will initiate (announced by a beeping sound) and, after 30 seconds, the explosive charge will activate.

Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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