Here we have our selection of cybernetic options for the torso and whole body, as well as the latest selection of artificial organs..
BODY OPTIONS
Zeiss Reinforced Replacement Spine 25,500eb
(Standard Cybernetics, Surgery code: CR, HL 4D6)
By completely replacing the spinal column with reinforced ceramisteel implants, the user never need fear of spinal injury again. However, the surgery is very very dangerous, and there is a chance of paralysis (20%). However after replacement, the spinal cord itself is fully protected, and sheathed within the new spine itself. The implant does not hinder movement, and is in fact slightly more flexible than than a normal spine (+1 to acrobatics and contortion). However there is no way to Realskin the protruding sections, thus making it an obvious cyber enhancement.
MILITECH EXODERMIS 42,580eb
(Orbital technology, Surgery code: CR, HL 7D6, ATTR Loss -4, REF loss -1)
The research that went into the Militech Xenon full body alteration also led into the Exodermis system. Utilizing a flexible organic material derived from the DNA mixing of Armadillo and Human DNA grown under orbital lab conditions and wrapped around ultra slim Cermisteel plates, and a more advanced type of Skinweave nanosurgeons, Militech has created a truly organic form of body plating which has almost no effect on a subjects reflexes and movement, while providing built in armor that both protects from kinetic damage as well as reinforces the skeletal structure. Because this plating is natural, and literally grafted on to the subject, it also grows and contracts if the subjects body undergoes wieght changes, unlike standard body plating. However, due to the nature of the cybernetics system, the face and groin cannot be be plated, so a helmet and covering is recommended. While developed for the military orginally, this system has also become popular as an exotic option. This option is nearly irreversible, and should the subject ever need surgery or any medical procedure in the future, the risk will be doubled since the physicians will literally have to cut away large portions of the users flesh to get to the damage or disease underneath the plating. These cut away portions will need to be put back in order for the armor in that area to remain effective, otherwise normal skin will heal over the area, usually leaving hideous scars. However, for all its downsides, the armor is effective, providing the user with a natural armor rating of SP:20.
MODERNBODY ORIFICE BARRIER 500eb
(Standard technology, Surgery Code: M, HL: 1D6/2)
Popular among women, especially those living in high crime areas, the Modernbody Orifice Barrier is todays equivalent of a chastity belt. It effectively protects the subject against both vaginal and anal rape. The implant features a cover which attaches and detaches via impulse from the brain, allowing the user to remove it at will for intercourse or restroom use. A male version exists as well, but only covers the anal orifice, and is extremely popular amongst prisoners. Some nudists have also become enamored with the implant, since legally it covers everything it needs to, allowing them to practice their exhibitionist tendencies in public.
THOMSON SKELETAL SHEATHING 18,800eb
(European Orbital technology, Surgery Code: MI, HL: 5D6+2)
Using advanced nanotechology, Thomson Skeletal Sheathing actually encases the subjects bones in a tough polymer shell, making the limbs nearly impossible to sever, effectively giving each limb an SDP of 20. The bones, and only the bones, will have an SP rating of 10 (including the skull). Because of the advanced polymer structure of the sheathing, muscle, both natural and artificial, bonds normally to the skeleton. And the polymer is porous, so blood and nutrients gets to the bone underneath. The system is not perfect however, as when damage is taken to the limb, and the sheathing is breached or dented, the only way to repair it is to undergo surgery. It also increases the users bodyweight by 60lbs, and creates an obvious and unique signature under x-rays. Also, should the character need surgery to the chest, the ribs will actually have to be cut out, which is both difficult, and dangerous, as well as much harder to repair.
ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
MISTUBISHI OVERDRIVE HEART 18,250eb
(Japanese Hi-tek technology, Surgery Code: CRI, HL: 2D6)
Advancing the technologies of the Pacesetter 2000 combined with the technologies of a variable chambered heart, the Overdrive from Mitsubishi is the most high tech artificial organ available. For safety it includes a Bio-monitor as well, which can be read from any Times Square Marquee equipped implant (cyberoptic or wearman, etc..), which automatically normalizes the heart after 30 seconds of boosted use. When boosted, the heart allows for +3 to MA and BOD. The heart also allows the user to hold his breath twice as long as normal and provides a +1 to endurance. This heart is as good as it gets.
BODYWEIGHT LIFE MANAGER 21,250eb
(Japanese technology, Surgery Code: CRI, HL: 5D6)
Not everyone can have their organs replaced with artificial ones, nor can everyone accept bioware. Sometimes a person's body is simply to frail for the surgeries necessary. Thats where the Bodyweight Life Manager comes in. It constantly monitors the subjects health, and in case of heart palpitation or failure, provides electrostimulation to keep the heart beating. It also filters blood and nutrients, working as a secondary liver and kindeys, and acts as a respirator. In the event the subject suffers heart failure, stroke, or organ shut down, the Life Manager will keep the subject alive for up to an hour. Among the invalid and elderly, whose health deteriorates quickly, this device is a godsend, allowing them an extra 20 years of life on average.
MAAS/ALESSI NUSTOMACH 12,600eb
(Nu-tech technology, Surgery Code: CRI, HL: 1D6)
Do you hate those people who can eat all they want and never gain a pound? Well now you can too. Everyone loves to eat, food tastes good. Hoever eating has side effects which may not be seen as beneficial. Eat too much and you gain weight, eating too little can be just as bad. Trying to restrict yourself to healthy foods in proper proportion can be a hassle, and using the bathroom can eat into your day. All these problems are now solved with the MAAS/Alessi Nustomach. Replacing the stomach itself, the upper and lower intestines, the kindey, and the liver, the Nustomach is the solution to all your dietary concerns. By filtering out only what your body needs, and converting everything else to waste, your body will always maintain its ideal wieght. For muscle gain or intentional weight gain (because some people look better with some meat on them) adjustments can be made easily and painlessly via any brand bio-monitor.
ACTARIS REINFORCED VEINS 650eb
(Brazillian nanotechnology, Surgery Code: MA, HL: 1)
As anyone on dialysis can tell you, veins can weaken and deteriorate, especially when subjected to constant intravenous pressure. This nanotechnology treatment from Actaris strenghtens the major arteries and repairs any damage. While we wish we could say this only has medical applications, recreational intravenous drug users have also discovered the potential, and as such have made this treatment somewhat infamous.
Of course Electric Dreams also stocks and implants any of the legally available standard Cybernetic body options and artificial organ replacements.
Written by Deric Bernier, images from Ghost In the Shell, Appleseed, Bubblegum Crisis, Trinity, Full Metal Alchemist, I Robot, Robotrix. Hajime Sorayama, and other unkown artists and sources.