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The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules

Aperture Science
30-10-2007, 19:42
Tired of only seeing a single spectrum? Wish you werent cursed with an inadequate sense of smell? Want to hear a pin drop across a football stadium?
Have you considered Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Products?

For many thousands of years, the human race has relied on its intelligence to get it to the top of the food chain. Creating fire, weapons, and other machines in order to aid it to take its place at the head of the various organisms which previously sought to eat it. Using their own hands, primitive man clawed its way to the top of the heap and has since generally managed to stay there.
Now, though, the competition is not animals, but your fellow man. Until now, gaining an advantage meant dedicated training every day, but now is your chance to one-up the competition without all the weights and training and hours spent at the gym facing a horde of sweaty men in loincloths.

The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules are specially designed to integrate into a human subjects own already present biological systems and enhance or replace them, as needed. All that is required is a simple operation to connect the Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-tech Human Enhancement Hub Connection into the skull, allowing other modules to connect to the Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Hub Connection Socket for near-perfect integration with the subjects nervous system. The operation is simple, fairly painless, and has a very short recovery time thanks to the Aperture Science Biolabs Advanced Medical Systems Integrated Robot, which will be pleased to serve your surgical needs.
All of the following systems have been tested and re-tested to ensure that they are perfectly safe and have a %99 success rate in all human subjects. If the system does fail to take, the worst-case scenario in testing was a five week period of slight sensory impairment followed by death. However this was the worst case, in most cases of failure, the subject experienced no adverse side effects except a small hole in the sides of their heads. This should heal naturally.

Thanks to Aperture Science's ultra effecient production techniques we are able to offer these services at bargain prices, affordable to virtually anybody! If you wish to open an Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Module Installation Center within a city or cities in your nation, please contact Aperture Science Biolabs division immidiatly for more information.

All Modules come with overload breakers, which prevent sensory shutdown in the event of being overstimulated. For example, Module A includes dampeners to prevent blindness when exposed to especially bright light.
All packages include a training booklet and disc, designed to allow you to make full use of your implants right from the start!

All extra packages may be exchanged after the initial operation, as the system is fully modular, for an additional fee of 500 USD.

Aperture Science Human Enhancement Module Installation Centers are located in:
Aperture Science

The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules are listed here:

Aperture Science Biolabs Hub Connection Module - This is the must-have module, required for the smooth operation of all the others. The hub-socket processes information from the enhanced senses or replacement parts and translates them into signals understandable by the human brain. The hub-socket connects directly to the brain, so it is vital to keep it clean at all times. For this reason all hub units are provided with their own hub-socket cover, hub-socket cleaning kit (with non-toxic solvent for getting out that tough dirt) and instruction manual.
In most cases it takes two to three weeks for the brain to adapt to the implants, so until then it is advised that the subject not attempt to operate heavy machinery, or undertake any activity requiring the precise use of the enhanced senses or functions

Module A - This module replaces one or both of the subjects eyes with enhanced cybernetic designs, which boast many advantages over simple organic eyes, such as:
1. A x20 zoom capability
2. Digital photography (up to 1gb storage, download your photos to your computer over the hub socket!)
3. Never wear glasses again! 20/10 vision for life or we replace your eyes for free!
4. Never miss a moment, because you wont need to blink ever again!
5. Proximity alerts when sleeping. Your new eyes will automatically wake you if anything approaches within a pre-set range.
6. Night vision! See in the dark!
7. Self-cleaning, using the bodies own natural systems.
8. Ultra-fast focusing, up to %150 faster than organic eyes!

Module A is a highly suggested if the customer plans to purchase other modules, as many depend on menus which are displayed in Module A's in-eye menu system. Lacking this analog controls must be implanted.

Cost: $4,500

Module A also offers the following packages:
Photographers Package: Zoom increased to x40, flash function, Easy-Link Aperture Science Electronics Portable Printer optimized for hub-socket linking.
Cost: +2,500

Recon Package: Zoom increased to x40, optimized for long-range, enhanced night vision, infrared, electromagnetic and vibration detection, increased 8gb harddrive for storing ultra-high-def photographs, emergency data-delete protocol for emergency situations, ultra-bright flash function
Cost: +8,500

Hunter Package: Infrared function, high-contrast shape-recognition function, virtual crosshairs and weapon-link function, projectile path estimation, photography function removed in favor of the 'One-Shot' quick-kill computer with over 5,000 species catalouged with optimal points for one-shoot easy kills.
Cost: +3,000

Astronomers Package: Neck brace and muscular enhancement, ultra-high-def x100 zoom, virtual star catalouge and almanac, night vision (for navigation).
Cost: +5,500

Readers Package: Flashlight function, text-scanning (up to 1,000 pages of standard textbook sized pages stored), virtual highlight function, keyword scanning, bookmark function.
Cost: +1,000 (Student discount: +500)

Paranoid Package: Additional eye implanted on the back of the head.
Cost: +2,250

Module B - Module B replaces a subjects sense of sound, replacing the various parts of the ear with enhanced versions. As a bonus, the subjects balance will also be improved in the same operation. Module B offers the following enhancements:
1. 30 minutes of high definition recordng capacity.
2. Enhanced sense of balance, keep your footing on any surface!
3. Optional 5gb music player function (requires either Module A or external controls, typically these are placed on the side of the head or back of a hand.)
4. Hear a pin drop up to 1.45578 kilometers away! (Depending upon conditions)
5. Annoying relatives? Tune them out with the volume function!

Side effects include nausea and loss of balance. Do not attempt any risk-taking behavior or operation of heavy equipment for at least two weeks after implantation.

Cost:
$6,500

Music Fan package: Up to twelve hours of music stored, playlist function, noise reduction, directional adjuster.
Cost: +850

Module C - Module C is designed to enhance general athletic performance by integrating the subjects adrenal system into the Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Hub Connection Socket. This enables the subject to self-regulate the adrenal system and enhance performance at will. The system features an automatic cut-off designed to prevent death or permenant damage from adrenaline overdose. This system is used at the users own risk.

Cost:
$5,500

Module D - Module D is a general enhancement of the lower limbs, replacing the tendons of the legs with an enhanced polymer which greatly increases athletic performance of the legs. The system also includes high-friction padding for the feet, laser sensors to determine distance from foot-to-ground, and to detect obstructions in front of the feet, and compute ideal angles of impact for maximum speed and stability.

Cost: $8,600

Climbers Package: Includes detachable 'claws' in order to attain better footing on rock faces, high-impact resistant coatings of bones in the legs and arms, high-friction grips for the palm and fingertips, and a free Aperture Science Climbing Helmet (Mk II).
Cost: +500

Do not atttempt to install the The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules yourself. Do not attempt to remove The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules yourself. Do not insert any portion of your anatomy except the pre-approved portions into The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules. If your species is not classified as human then it is recommended that you contact your physician in regards to the compatability of The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules. Installation of The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules in non-humans voids all warrantys and guaruntees.
Vetalia
30-10-2007, 19:52
Биопрепарат-Biopreparat

Biopreparat would like to inquire as to the availability of enhancement modules designed to protect against diseases. We feel this would enable us to eliminate any risks associated with our research and would prevent the accidental release of any pathogens to the outside world. In addition, it would enable us to pursue more aggressive and advanced research that is currently too dangerous without added security measures.

However, at this time we would like to purchase 200 Module A enhanced with the Recon Package for our security forces.
Alfegos
30-10-2007, 20:54
Alfegos wishes for the opening of an experimental facility in New Zevkhay, for those citizens can afford it. We are slightly edgy in the field of bionics, after a few "projects".

(Noted Projects: Rai(*Level 1 Security*), Feg'aio (*Level 1 Security*), Public Enhancement Project (*Level 6 Security*))

We may consider imparting with you information noted during our projects, for the right sum...
Zaheran
30-10-2007, 21:28
The Holy Empire of Zaheran wishes to buy 20 A-modules and 20 B-modules with all extras except the Paranoid Package and the Music Fan package. We wonder if you are developing modules for other body parts as well? If this is the case, we would like to place a pre-order.
Aperture Science
30-10-2007, 23:33
Биопрепарат-Biopreparat

Biopreparat would like to inquire as to the availability of enhancement modules designed to protect against diseases. We feel this would enable us to eliminate any risks associated with our research and would prevent the accidental release of any pathogens to the outside world. In addition, it would enable us to pursue more aggressive and advanced research that is currently too dangerous without added security measures.

However, at this time we would like to purchase 200 Module A enhanced with the Recon Package for our security forces.

BIopreparat,
As one of Aperture Science's first customers, we are pleased to inform you that we have already begun development of such a module, specifically with you in mind. The Immune System Enhancement Package will offer protection against numerous biological warfare agents, as well as more common diseases, such as influenza. Presently the package requires outside supplements of antibiotics, which are, of course, easy to provide. We are working on a model that fabricates nanobot 'white blood cells', however we are presently struggling with the issue of immune reactions to the nanobots. As you can understand, this is something of an issue.

Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division

Alfegos wishes for the opening of an experimental facility in New Zevkhay, for those citizens can afford it. We are slightly edgy in the field of bionics, after a few "projects".

(Noted Projects: Rai(*Level 1 Security*), Feg'aio (*Level 1 Security*), Public Enhancement Project (*Level 6 Security*))

We may consider imparting with you information noted during our projects, for the right sum...

Alfegos,
The Aperture Science Biolabs Human Enhancement Module Installation Facility is by no means an 'experimental' facility. All products released by Aperture Science Biolabs are completly safe and fully tested, although some require slighty improvement in order to gain full functionality, we endevour to provide excellent products at a low price.
Economic testing has shown that most persons who consider themselves part of the 'middle class' of their nation are willing to spend roughly the amounts of money requested for the items shown.
Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division
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Sums are freely avalible at any school you may come across. As this is a matter of information transfer, we will assume you are requesting money. We must, therefore, enquire as to the correct denomination to achieve optimal transfer rates.[/i]

The Holy Empire of Zaheran wishes to buy 20 A-modules and 20 B-modules with all extras except the Paranoid Package and the Music Fan package. We wonder if you are developing modules for other body parts as well? If this is the case, we would like to place a pre-order.

The Holy Empire of Zaheran,
Requesting clarification, do you wish us to ship the modules to you, or do you wish the modules to be installed? As part of the safety precautions under which Aperture Science Biolabs operates, we cannot ship products in a manner which violates their own warning lable, as attempting to install the items without an Aperture Science Advanced Medical Systems robot may result in undesireable effects including permenant neural damage.
Also, the modules will not function without an Aperture Science Biolabs Human Enhancement Module hub and hub socket.
For now, unfourtunatly, the only Human Enhancement Center operating is in Aperture Science, however we would be most pleased to pay for the travel expenses of the persons you wish to enhance if they will agree to appear in television and radio commercials advertising the products.
Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division
Alfegos
31-10-2007, 08:25
Encrypted
Optimal data transer would be received if a payment of $80 million dollars is received. It would give you information on many additional aspects of bio-engineering and bionics we have experimented with, such as stomatic genetic modification gene details and the results of some extreme bionical modifications, along with psychological modifcation programs for the adaption of the user to the use of the bionics and/or extra bionics attached.
Zaheran
31-10-2007, 09:17
The Holy Empire of Zaheran,
Requesting clarification, do you wish us to ship the modules to you, or do you wish the modules to be installed? As part of the safety precautions under which Aperture Science Biolabs operates, we cannot ship products in a manner which violates their own warning lable, as attempting to install the items without an Aperture Science Advanced Medical Systems robot may result in undesireable effects including permenant neural damage.
Also, the modules will not function without an Aperture Science Biolabs Human Enhancement Module hub and hub socket.
For now, unfourtunatly, the only Human Enhancement Center operating is in Aperture Science, however we would be most pleased to pay for the travel expenses of the persons you wish to enhance if they will agree to appear in television and radio commercials advertising the products.
Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division

We wish for the modules to be installed. However, as the persons in question are involved in a most secret project, they cannot appear in commercials.
Vetalia
31-10-2007, 09:32
BIopreparat,
[B]As one of Aperture Science's first customers, we are pleased to inform you that we have already begun development of such a module, specifically with you in mind. The Immune System Enhancement Package will offer protection against numerous biological warfare agents, as well as more common diseases, such as influenza. Presently the package requires outside supplements of antibiotics, which are, of course, easy to provide. We are working on a model that fabricates nanobot 'white blood cells', however we are presently struggling with the issue of immune reactions to the nanobots. As you can understand, this is something of an issue.

Биопрепарат-Biopreparat

We would like to purchase 175 of these modules for the scientists working at our facilities. In addition, we would like to inquire as to the production of similar modules for non-biological organisms, as several of our specimens have been engineered to destroy various artificial materials as opposed to infecting biological organisms.

Since our prototype Level V biosecurity systems rely entirely on nonbiological employees and technicians, any incidents in this sector would cause massive personnel losses.

However, our initial purchase will be sufficient for now.
Aperture Science
01-11-2007, 19:00
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Optimal data transer would be received if a payment of $80 million dollars is received. It would give you information on many additional aspects of bio-engineering and bionics we have experimented with, such as stomatic genetic modification gene details and the results of some extreme bionical modifications, along with psychological modifcation programs for the adaption of the user to the use of the bionics and/or extra bionics attached.
Encrypted and such
While such information would be valuable, we presently simply do not have the budget for the suggested transaction. Perhaps a more agreeable amount could be determined?

Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Service Division

We wish for the modules to be installed. However, as the persons in question are involved in a most secret project, they cannot appear in commercials.

Zaheran,
How unfourtunate. If these persons will come to Aperture Science then we will gladly install the modules, however. Unless you will allow us to establish a Human Enhancement Module installation facility within your nation, which would, of course, take some time, but greatly increase the avalibility of Human Enhancement Modules within your nation.

Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Service Division

Биопрепарат-Biopreparat

We would like to purchase 175 of these modules for the scientists working at our facilities. In addition, we would like to inquire as to the production of similar modules for non-biological organisms, as several of our specimens have been engineered to destroy various artificial materials as opposed to infecting biological organisms.

Since our prototype Level V biosecurity systems rely entirely on nonbiological employees and technicians, any incidents in this sector would cause massive personnel losses.

However, our initial purchase will be sufficient for now.

Biopreparat,
As soon as the module is avalible, we will earmark a shipment for you. In terms of modules for non-biological entities, we feel that there are other, more effecient, methods of treating such afflictions. Simple chemical treatments and vaccume exposure are often quite lethal to virtually all biological organisms.
If you wish to commission such a module, however, we will be pleased to begin research as soon as is practical, however at present the allocated lab space is dedicated to biological modules.

Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Service Division
Alfegos
01-11-2007, 19:06
In exchange for a discounted price for these enhancement unit's sale in 4 operational centres (New Zevkahy, Milkavich, Il'vi, Polinapolis) we will give you the information.

You will be sent a secret encrytion regarding these projects on confirmation.

* Encrypted Summary of Projects *
Rai - The super-assassin project - 3 subjects(termination reason: failed psycho-conditioning)
Fego'aio - The Super-Soldier project - 5 subjects(termination reason: see Rai)
Public Enhancement Program - Nervous system integrated bionics and disablity re-enhancement - 600 subjects (termination reason: 2 cases involving permanent brain damage)
Zaheran
01-11-2007, 19:10
Zaheran,
How unfortunate. If these persons will come to Aperture Science then we will gladly install the modules, however. Unless you will allow us to establish a Human Enhancement Module installation facility within your nation, which would, of course, take some time, but greatly increase the avalibility of Human Enhancement Modules within your nation.

Care-Bot Mk II, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Service Division


We would gladly let you establish such a installation in our country. Then, maybe, we could also find some subjects more suitable for commercials.
Alfegos
04-11-2007, 19:02
(byt)
Shiloba
04-11-2007, 19:15
Our nation sees nothing wrong with this, it is up to the person (unlike DataDog). We have nothing against it.
NeoAztec
04-11-2007, 19:32
Message to Apature Science
To: Apature Science
From: NeoAztec Special Forces Division
We would like to purchase 400 Module A (recon packages) for our special forces soldiers. 5,200,000 USD is what it comes down to I believe.

We would also like to purchase 100 Module B's for our most elite Secret Service men, which is 650,000 USD. Plus, one Music pack for 7,350.

All of these purchases comes down to 5,857,350. All of this will be wired to your account on agreement.

Andrew Freemason,
Colonel.
Aperture Science
21-05-2008, 22:21
((Updated for your enjoyment :P))
Leafanistan
21-05-2008, 22:47
National Food and Drug Safety Department (NFDD)

We have reviewed your Bio-Tech Enhancement Modules for use in humans and transhumans and we are sorry to report that your module has failed to be allowed legally in Leafanistan due to an unacceptable 1% failure rate.

If the success rate can be increased to 99.88% or above the product will be permitted to be sold in the Glorious Republic.

[END]
Aperture Science
23-05-2008, 04:44
Leafistani National Food and Drug Safety Department NFDS
Greetings,
Unforunatly the %1 failure rate is related to a genetic incompatability with the biological features of Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules, specifically an allergic reaction to a primary component of the Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Hub Connection Socket.
While an alternative material does exist its decreased lifespan requires increased maintenance, and as the genetic incompatability with the Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules is not detectable without specific testing procedures, which incur significant expense.
Should the Leafistani National Food and Drug Safety Department wish to provide testing for citizens in order to reduce the instances of failure, then Aperture Science Biolabs will be pleased to supply the alternative material and provide partial discounts on the excess maintenance.

Care-Bot Mk III, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division
Talentay
23-05-2008, 08:21
From The Department of National Security:

Greetings,
We would like to purchase 2 of the A modules. They are for two of the dictator's bodygaurds. We also request that you build a factory for the A modules in Talentay so that they are more readily available to the soldiers. The construction and operating costs will all be taken care of by us, the labritories owners will receive full diplomatic immunity and your employees will receive full health care and a work pass to be in Talentay!

Sincerely,
The Department of National Security
Aperture Science
23-05-2008, 18:33
Sincerely The Department of National Security
Greetings,
Your order has been confirmed. As to your request that a factory be constructed in your nation, we will begin as soon as an adequate space has been found in which to construct such a facility.
As to your offer of healthcare, while generous, we regret to inform you that no Aperture Science employees require healthcare as is provided by any standard organic healthcare system. We have generally found that it is more effecient to provide our own maintenance as our structure is somewhat unique.
In any case, we expect construction to begin shortly.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy
Azemica
23-05-2008, 18:54
OOC: AS, who plays with you? Do you count as FT or PMT or do MTers buy your stuff also? If MTers don't buy from you, please disregard the following message.

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ENCRYPTED UNTRACEABLE MESSAGE TO APERTURE SCIENCE, INC:

Bonjour, Aperture Science and GLaDOS,

Please do not attempt to trace this transmission.

On behalf of my... employers... I would like to enquire as to some of your products. Firstly, we would like some information on your special dogs and their functions that we have heard about.

Secondly, re the Human Enhancement Modules, we have some questions. First, where is the main control module installed in the body? Secondly, can that module be converted to totally wireless, i.e. all connections to computers or other modules Bluetooth or something else? Third, what is the realism factor as to the look of all modules, especially the eye modules? Fourth, what modules are you planning to develop in the future?

And one more question: are there any other types of products our... erm... special... erm... services and command may be interested in?

Thanks,

Anonymous
Aperture Science
23-05-2008, 19:16
(I like to think of myself as MT, maaaaaaybe a little PMT, but I'm willing to post to anybody :P)

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Anonymous
Greetings,

Information regarding the Aperture Science DataDog series may be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=541604). If you have any specific questions not answered in the informational information pamphlet, please ask them.

In regards to your other questions,
1. The Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Hub Connection Socket is installed at the back of the skull, the only visible portion being a small port which enables software checks and updates to be performed without further surgery. An optional cosmetic addition is avalible, consisting of a small cap with the clients hair mounted on it, completly concealing the socket.

2. The module accepts all USB connections, and Module A can be modified to perform the same functions as a computer monitor, although it is not well suited to operating systems other than the Aperture Science Biolabs Human Enhancement Modules Operating System.

3. All Aperture Science Human Enhancement Modules are designed to exactly mimic human organs and limbs where required. Although close inspection or internal scanning via x-ray or other mediums will, naturally, reveal that the modules are artificial. As most of the modifications are internal, however, the only visible effects are generally minimal scarring which quickly dissipates with complimentary Aperture Science Scar Removal Treatment, provided after the operation.
The eye modules are only detectable as artificial on close inspection, as we have been unable to exactly duplicate the function of the human iris, opting instead for a four panel focusing lense. This should not, however, be detectable by a casual inspection.

4. Current modules in development include an uper body module, and several possible military modules, including firearms integration, and a bio/chemical resistance module.

5. See #4.

Care-Bot Mk III, Aperture Science Biolabs, Customer Care Division