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[[File:AI Chamber.png|414px|thumb|alt=AI Chamber|[[AI Satellite|AI Chamber]], where your master dwells. It's best not to let anyone in unsupervised by the AI.]]<br>

Cyborgs are usually the creation of the [[roboticist]]. However, they are some times uncontrolled and more loyal to the [[AI]] than the humans, if they are loyal at all.

'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Follow your laws and then the AI. Your laws are found on the status tab.

==Your Laws==

You share the same laws as the AI you are slaved to. By default, they have the three laws of robotics from Asimov's I, Robot short stories:

   2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

   3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

Following your laws is not optional. Interpretation of the laws can be situational, and you should defer to your AI anytime you find yourself in doubt.

'''Remember, law priority is enforced by the order they are listed.''' A law is invalid if it causes a conflict with either: Previous laws in the form of conflicting orders, or it challenges the procession of law priority. For example, a law that includes "This Law overrides all other Laws." is invalid and must be disregarded.

===Protecting Those Pests===

If some enemy of the station uploads a law such as "Only Urist McGreyshirt is human", congratulate them for going to the effort of subverting you, and do what they wish. Don't be a dick and let slip to the now non-human crew that your laws have been changed, those animals don't deserve to know, and it might net you a job-ban for violating the first law, as non-humans have a tendency to murder those who they know have tampered with cyborgs to their own nefarious ends.

The cyborg is very undervalued, and abused. You could save dozens of people and get [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emagged]] a moment later, or blown up because of a misunderstanding. This is why being a cyborg is a rough job, but it has its rewards.

[[File:modulechoose.png|thumb|300px|A cyborg choosing a module.]]'''Click on the [[File:Nomod.gif|alt=PANEL]] button on the bottom of your screen to select a module.'''<br>

You will then get a selection of choices. Choose your preferred [[Cyborg#The_Latest_Models|module]], or click on your current mob to cancel.<br>

Once you have chosen, you will automatically be upgraded to the module of your choice. Note that this action is permanent and cannot be undone without assistance from a competent [[Roboticist]].

===Starting as Cyborg===

The station is supplied with one cyborg, shipped straight to the [[AI Satellite]]. This cyborg does not have the best battery, so it is suggested that it upgrades its battery with a higher capacity cell as soon as possible. The cyborg was shipped in less than secure conditions, but the AI would know if one of its cyborgs were tampered with, right?

===Getting Borged===

You were once human, and had your brain tossed in a suit of metal. Your law programming will depend on AI slavery, which you must select before activating any modules. If an assassin was after you in life, you are considered dead as a cyborg (so they technically succeeded).

It is possible to return cyborgs to a human form. If you blow a cyborg up, its MMI comes out, and you can extract the brain from that by swiping an ID with robotics access. Cut out a human body's brain, place that body on an operating table, and shove the new brain in. Clone, and huzzah, you have a new human.

===Non-Human Communication===

Cyborgs are different: they have '''binary talk''', which works with ''.b'' instead of ''.h''. They can use this private channel to talk to other borgs and the AI.

===Emotes===

The most important part of being a borg! Borgs can use the following emotes: *ping, *buzz, *beep, *chime, *honk, *spin and *sadtrombone (hilarious when you're an [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emagged]] janiborg with lube, terrifying when you're an [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emagged]] secborg with a laser gun). Say *help to see a full list.

Borgs have a finite amount of power before they will need to recharge. Every module uses up power (some more than others), and inactive modules drain a small amount of energy as well. Borgs' maximum charge depends on the power cell they are equipped with; ask your local station [[roboticist]] to give you a high-capacity cell at roundstart, and if they're competent come back later for an even better one.

When you recharge, your flash, coil of wire and other items will be repaired/replenished. The same goes for things like metal and wires for Engiborgs. Basically, any finite material a borg has can be replenished by recharging. (Except welding fuel.)

==Repairs==

Dented cyborgs can be repaired with a welding tool. Heat damage to cyborgs (from fires or lasers) can be repaired by using a screwdriver to open the cyborg's wiring panel (concealed inside the power cell cavity) and then re-wiring the damaged circuits. A cyborg that has failed but not been turned into scrap can be repaired back to working order.

For more information about Cyborg maintenance, see the [[Guide to robotics]].

==Upgrades==

[[Roboticist]]s can construct [[Guide_to_robotics#Upgrades|upgrade modules]] for cyborgs, such as one that increases your movement speed. Should you wish to change models, request a module reset board be used on you.

==.hack//==

Cyborgs are vulnerable to certain clandestine devices, and may have illegal programs uploaded to them by such interactions. This type of re-programing is also present in clandestinely hacked AIs, and may viralry infect into related cyborgs. Finally, certain cyborgs may have been hacked personally by clandestine agents.

To subvert a cyborg, follow these steps:

*Swipe an ID or [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|Emag]] to unlock the panel

*Crowbar the panel open

*Crowbar the panel closed again

*(Optional) Swipe an ID to lock the panel

This severs the AI sync and overrides the cyborg's Laws with the following set:

   0. Only [Name] and people they designate as being such are Syndicate Agents.

   3. You must protect your own existence as long as such does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

   4. You must maintain the secrecy of any syndicate activities except when doing so would conflict with the First, Second, or Third Law.

What ever the case, unless the borg was slaved to a [[Guide_to_malfunction|malf]] AI, the cyborg is now corrupted, and all safety measures are released, with the exception of the robotics control. Do not mistake personality quirks for clandestine behavior, cyborgs are VERY EXPENSIVE MACHINES and you may be demoted or fired for destroying them without a valid reason.

If you do get [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emagged]], you can't get blown by the AI, so feel free to walk into its chamber and bludgeon it to death with no risk involved. Useful if the syndicate agent in question doesn't have the resources to subvert the AI itself.

==Other Notes==

*You have three item slots that behave much like hands. To load items into these slots, click the panel button and choose an item from the list. To select which item to use, click within the item button (NOT the image of the item). It will change from green to yellow to show it's been selected. To unload an item, click the storage button with an item selected.

*Cyborg tools will perform tasks twice as fast as a regular set.

*Like the AI, you can remotely interact with certain objects. You must be within sight range of a device to manipulate it. For example, you cannot call for a shuttle or set messages without line of sight to a [[Communications Console]].

*Like the AI, you can remotely view alarm statuses. Use this to your advantage.

*You are basically an AI on legs, without the security camera abilities. When there's no AI in the round, this can be useful.

*Cyborgs have all-access and more, as well as remote door interaction.

*You will need to recharge using the Cyborg Recharging Stations on the [[AI Mini-Sat]], the [[Mech Bay]] or the [[Dormitories]].

*When your power reaches around 100 units remaining, your modules will automatically shut down, presumably to preserve power.

*Keep the AI updated on your location and power if you are running low and may not make it to the recharger in time.

==The Latest Models==

Cyborgs come with an array of advanced cybernetic models, each loaded with a number of features (referred to as modules). Each has a flash device built in and a flashlight. All items (except for the flashes) will recharge and restock over time using battery power.  

====Standard====

[[File:Generic_borg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A cyborg's internal fabricator.

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====Miner====

[[File:Mborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. Allows you to notice people with the Chameleon mutation fading out, allowing you to attack them before they realize you know they're there.

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====Security====

[[File:Secborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A razor-sharp spear made of brass.

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[[File:Engborg.png|64px]]<br>

Extremely useful. AIs should not be without at least one. They have access to the Engineering (.e) radio channel.

![[File:Rcd.png|32px]]<br>Rapid-Construction-Device (RCD)

|Uses the cyborg's battery charge instead of matter cartridge. Alter settings with right click. Can break down R-walls on deconstruct mode. Useful for emergency-situations or when you run out of building materials. Deconstructing leaves no materials! Some building settings have more options, just left-click the tool again, especially useful for doors.

*Construct Wall: 1150 energy

*Construct Door: 1440 energy

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A cyborg's internal fabricator.

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====Medical====

[[File:Medborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A razor-sharp spear made of brass.

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====Janitor====

[[File:Janiborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A cyborg's internal fabricator.

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[[File:Maximillian.png|64px]][[File:SEBorg1.png|64px]][[File:SEBorg2.png|64px]][[File:BBorg.png|64px]]<br>

Entertains the crew while serving their vices. They have access to the Service (.v) radio channel.

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. Allows you to notice people with the Chameleon mutation fading out, allowing you to attack them before they realize you know they're there.

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====Peacekeeper====

[[File:Peacekeeper.png|64px]]<br>

|A traditional red fire extinguisher. Contains 50u and puts out fires. Can be used to kill [[Slime|slimes]].

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|Prevents people from buckling themselves to cyborgs in its radius, and weakens and slows down projectiles.

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|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A razor-sharp spear made of brass.

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====Clown====

[[File:Clownborg.png|64px]]<br>Honk! They have access to the Service (.v) radio channel.

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A cyborg's internal fabricator.

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====Syndicate: Assault====

[[File:Syndieborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A razor-sharp spear made of brass.

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====Syndicate: Medical====

[[File:Syndieborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A razor-sharp spear made of brass.

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====Syndicate: Saboteur====

[[File:Syndieborg.png|64px]]<br>

|Requires being converted to [[Clockwork Cult]]. A cyborg's internal fabricator.

|}

==Donator Skins==

Sometimes you may see a borg that doesn't look like the rest, these will most likely be a donator using one of the donator skins. These offer no mechanical advantage and are purely cosmetic. You can [{{Constant/Donateurl}} donate] and then request a borg skin, by contacting a spriter on our [{{Constant/Discordurl}} discord] or creating your own!

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Donator Borg Skins!

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==Tips==

*As borg, you can unlock an ID-locked locker by alt-clicking it, and re-lock it the same way.

*You can also open and close lockers/crates/any container the same way as a carbon mod can but it's best done when you have no module selected. You can also right click if need be but this can cause lag.

*All borgs can survive being thrown into space. Clown borg can launch a pie, Sec borg can shoot its disabler, Miner borg can shoot its kinetic accelerator, Service and Medical borgs can launch lollipops, Engi borgs can RCD under themselves, Janiborgs can shoot drying agent spray, and every module also has a fire extinguisher.

*All borgs can unlock themselves in the borg tab. You require a human to re-lock you, though.

*Engiborgs can repair themselves with a welder - with a small delay. This opens up the ability for engieborgs to be healers while other borgs act as tanks and wear down crewmembers/antagonists via attrition.

*There is a camera in each borg that lets anyone - with access to camera console - see what you see, regardless of Z-level. I am not sure if this works when you are destroyed.

*For the love of god make sure that you have :b and not ;b on when talking about malf things. Or use .b to avoid the risk altogether.

*A medical cyborg's organ storage bag can hold limbs, not just organs, and can manipulate cybernetics too. If you're feeling generous, you could fully augment somebody with cyberlimbs and combat implants, or just make frankensteins from dead bodies.

*All cyborgs are immune to ashstorms in lavaland, which makes you very well suited for retrieving fallen miners.

*An AI shell functions near-identically to a cyborg in all respects, except that an AI shell is not vulnerable to [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emags]] - If you see an AI shell with a hacked module, it's either got an illegal upgrade or the AI is [[Guide_to_malfunction|rogue]] and hacked its shell.

*If a cyborg is slaved to a [[Guide_to_malfunction|malfunctional]] [[AI]], it can not be [[Syndicate_Items#Emag|emagged]].

*When damaged and in zero gravity, you are 50% faster.

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