A common techno-wizard article purchased in the Three Galaxies are Edin systems. These micro TW interfaces allow a user to store libraries of information in them which can be used for sending data into your brain. The telepathic like access to the EDIN System requires the uses to be in physical contact with the device concentrating on it while perusing a VR like library. However the near instant access makes it capable of delivering an amazing amount of analytical data to the user in seconds that would normally take hours to process. While the AI in these devices is complex it is far below the level of sentience. Normally stored in a wrist band, necklace or other device. However it must have direct skin contact to function.
Build Information
- Base Device - Personal Data Device (PDD): A personal computer with 100 TB of storage plus connections to beamed data and update services. They come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, from armbands to tablets. In addition to normal app functions it adds +4 to Knowledge (Electronics) rolls made for Common Knowledge checks. (1 lb, $500 - *10 for Rifts so 5,000 base credits)
4 Major +4 Die types Knowledge (Battle) +40,000
2 Minor +2 w/Knowledge (Battle) +10,000- Total Cost = 55,000 to manufacture, likely higher to purchase
Ndreare’s Edin chip is currently filled with a catalog of every battle from the Kreghor repository, and his own personal video feed from hundreds of years of service before his retirement, which he runs into the device nearly non-stop.
For visual think of the 1980's X-Men cartoon and the computer Cable had in his watch, but not that advanced.
As this is an arcane device and no longer able to connect to electronics I would like to retrap "+4 to Knowledge (Electronics)" as "+4 to Knowledge (Arcane)"
