Biological CPU

Biological CPUs, also known as Bio-CPUs or Bio Computers, are organic control units used in some aspects of the Japanese Empire’s military. They are valued primarily for their invulnerability to electronic warfare, which is seen as a worthwhile trade for inferior performance in other areas compared to a more traditional control unit. The first Biological CPU was developed for the Nobusuma project, and since then they have also been confirmed to be used in the Isonade. Bio-CPUs were considered in the planning stage of the Ryujin project as well. Kishin are likely compatible with Bio-CPUs as well and could be considered to be controlled by a type of Bio-CPU, though they are controlled by human brains, and becoming a Kishin is considered a high honor, whereas Bio-CPUs are merely tools. This technically means that any craft controlled by a Bio-CPU could be controlled by a human brain and vice versa, though the human brain would be far less effective, as each type of Bio-CPU is tailored to control its “body”, while a human brain would struggle to adapt to a non-human body.
The Japanese’ preference for using such an unusual branch of science in such a way is not wholly justified by any sort of pragmatic mindset. Rather, the Japanese themselves have a wariness of such radical creations and, having lived for a period under the thumb of a mentally unstable artificial intelligence, mistrust anything without a physical form or measurable lifespan. Thus, any system intended to operate free of human control must have a vital biological component that allows it to “die”. Bio-CPUs could be considered the inverse counterpart of a Cyberbrain, in that where a Cyberbrain replaces an organic component with an inorganic version, the Bio-CPU replaces inorganic CPUs with a biological component.
It is thought that several different types of Bio-CPUs exist, though the Imperial Science Academy is careful to keep details on the project secret. Bio-CPUs have displayed rudimentary intelligence and are capable of recognizing individuals and understanding verbal commands, and have displayed comprehension of object permanence as well as cause and effect. Some types of Bio-CPUs are designed to work as a group and will employ pack-hunting tactics.
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