Siris Pearl Modules
Transapientech information modules, an export product from the Siris Habitat
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Siris Pearl ModulesTransapientech information modules, an export product from the Siris Habitat |
One of the more mature forms of transapientech, these small objects are one of
the densest (information-wise, not necessarily mass-wise) commercially
available computronium
modules, storing information at a quantum level and processing it at the speed
of light. Unlike most such transapientech structures the pearls are baseline
friendly, which makes them very popular. The exact origin of their design is
not known; though it is known that Siris or Black Calliope were not
their original developer. Several high-level minds from TRHN
and Keter Dominion
have confirmed the design as ‘not subverted.’
Solar Dominion,
Negentropy
Alliance and various other empires have declared them as ‘Controlled
Technology’ due to their capacities.
They are available in various ‘weights’ (some appear to have a magmatter core
and are usually placed on a sturdy diamondoid display-stand, while whose meant
to be worn or carried may only have a photonanotech core), customized shapes
(spherical, oval, hemispherical, split-oval, lens-shaped, etc.), grades (the
highest transapients produce the highest grades), capacities (some are mostly
memory modules and others are mostly quantum computers) and sizes (the largest
available units are 5 centimetres in diameter). [Note that a top grade unit of
this size can contain a backup of a high-singularity Power!]
Their actual production costs are relatively cheap, though Siris cheerfully
charges whatever the market will bear. Also, while the design has been
duplicated several times and the low-grade versions can be mass-produced, the
denser high-grade versions are still quite rare due to difficulties in
production. These are known to require S5 or greater intellect for process
control even though required facilities are relatively small.
They interface with outside world via low-power laser beams most often
generated by interface units resembling jewellery setting. They are powered in
same way by external radiation. The outer shell is actually a diamondoid
interface structure whose thin, multiple layers can give the SPM a lustre and
iridescence, as such their name comes from their external appearance which
closely resembles those terrestrial gems so valuable in ancient times.
One of the more popular (and joking) items is ancient-style pearl necklace with
tremendous processing power and unassuming external appearance, a veritable
magical amulet for lower-tech cultures. Sometimes this has caused surprises
when someone putting on an heirloom necklace finds her pimple socket
interfacing with the extreme processing power. Sometimes this has even led to
involuntary integration, ascensions and permanent symbiotic binds. Although
rare, this can involve a mind living in the necklace and an overwrite of the
unfortunate individual.
