TRANSHUMANISM & CYBERNETICS
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OVERVIEW
Cybernetic augmentation is a normal part of life throughout Human Space. Artificial limbs, neural implants, synthetic organs, and enhanced senses help people overcome injury, improve their professions, and survive dangerous environments.
Most citizens will receive at least one cybernetic implant during their lifetime.
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COMMON AUGMENTATIONS
The most common augmentations include:
• Artificial limbs
• Neural interfaces
• Cybernetic eyes
• Cybernetic ears
• Synthetic organs
• Reinforced bones
• Medical implants
• Communication implants
These upgrades are widely accepted and legally available.
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SPECIALIZED AUGMENTATIONS
Military organizations, corporations, and licensed specialists use advanced cybernetics to improve combat performance, engineering, medicine, and scientific research.
These augmentations require extensive training and regular maintenance.
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ILLEGAL MODIFICATIONS
Not every augmentation is legal.
Some black-market clinics install experimental implants, stolen military hardware, or unstable technology without proper safety testing.
These modifications may offer incredible power but often carry serious physical or psychological risks.
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BODY HACKERS
Body Hackers are independent engineers, doctors, and cybernetic technicians who modify or repair augmentations outside traditional medical systems.
Some are respected specialists.
Others operate illegal underground clinics.
Their reputation depends entirely upon the quality of their work.
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SOCIAL ATTITUDES
Most people view cybernetic enhancement as practical rather than unusual.
Replacing a damaged arm or installing a neural interface is considered normal.
Extreme modifications that dramatically alter a person's appearance are less common and often attract public attention.
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REGULATION
Licensed medical facilities oversee legal augmentation procedures.
Military-grade implants, experimental technology, and dangerous modifications require government or corporate authorization.
Unauthorized installation or possession of restricted augmentations is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions.
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GM GUIDANCE
Describe cybernetics as common technology rather than futuristic miracles.
Most civilians possess simple implants.
Advanced combat augmentations remain uncommon and are usually associated with military personnel, elite operatives, corporations, or experienced adventurers.
Cybernetics should improve a person's abilities without replacing their humanity.