The M-5, a multitronic computer
Multitronics was new a computer technology devised by Doctor Richard Daystrom in the mid-23rd century.
It was designed to supersede and replace duotronics, also designed by Daystrom, then in use throughout Starfleet. It utilized very sophisticated technology, probably similar to the Human neural network. The goal of the system was to allow starships to run entirely without the need for a crew, controlled only by their multitronic computers.
Five multronic computers were constructed before the project was abandoned. M-1 through M-4 were total failures. M-5 was installed aboard the USS Enterprise in 2267. Its test was also a failure, resulting in the destruction of the Woden, an unmanned robot ship, and the USS Excalibur , a Template:ShipClass heavy cruiser. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
A multitronic engrammatic interpreter attached to Luther Sloan
Multitronic devices were still in use in 2375 when Doctor Julian Bashir and Miles O'Brien used a multitronic engrammatic interpreter while linking their minds to that of Section 31 operative Luther Sloan. (DS9: "Extreme Measures")
Duotronic technology was eventually replaced by isolinear circuitry.
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