No. 21: Feral/Info
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No.001
Feral is a special frame that combines the human-like Construct with bionic animal elements, but it is completely different in terms of M.I.N.D. stability designs when compared to humanoid-hybrid Constructs.
No.002
In the frame design phase, with No. 21's opinions considered, multiple designs resembling humans were put into trial use. In the prototype frame adaption phase, No. 21 showed intense and frequent M.I.N.D. boilovers and triggered unconscious riots across all circumstances. In the end, No. 21 agreed to give up adopting a frame with a human appearance.
No.003
Another design challenge is to disconnect the consciousness-sharing module between the new frame and the Co-Bot. The sharing module of the prototype frame was too good, making No. 21 highly dependent on the Co-Bot (which is one of the main causes of the M.I.N.D. boilovers and cannot be avoided even if the prototype frame's appearance with the consciousness-sharing module is removed). In the end, the designers had to keep the consciousness-sharing part for now.
No.004
To preserve and enhance No. 21's unique intensive attack capability, bold improvements have been made to her new frame's durability, weapon power, and maneuverability. As the adaptation data for No. 21 indicated a M.I.N.D. stability level lower than expected, a restraint device was added to the frame's neck to help No. 21 with self-control and risk management. The captain of No. 21's squad holds one of the keys to the restraint device to adjust No. 21's status based on the situation on the battlefield.
No.005
The frame features ears that combine an Inver-Device with a sound collector, which can move even more flexibly than real animal ears. The frame's spine has been made larger than the regular size to provide better support for No. 21 to move more flexibly and powerfully like an animal. Meanwhile, the frame's tail is a large balancing device that can keep No. 21 balanced while moving at high speed.
No.006
Without the need to share consciousness with the Co-Bot, No. 21 no longer has to deliberately limit her perception. Therefore, the designers have specifically added a functional ocular prosthesis to the frame to further enhance its visual perception and increase its computing ability to provide No. 21 with more efficiency and accuracy in combat and investigation missions.
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