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| + | '''Synaptic fusion''' was one of the final steps in the [[android]] [[android duplicator|duplication process]] used in the ancient [[technology]] devised by the "{{dis|Old Ones|Exo III}}" that was later discovered on [[Exo III]] by [[Doctor]] [[Roger Korby]] in [[2261]]. |
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| + | The synaptic fusion process occurred during the synchronization of [[synthetic organ]]s from the host body to the android body, where the mental patterns of the host were duplicated, then processed for the direct transfer of all mental characteristics, including memories, attitudes and abilities. This final step was then activated within the android through its [[cortex circuits]]. Though a viable android duplicate was then formed at that point, a further continuation of the process was capable of transferring the "very consciousness" or the "[[soul]]" of someone into the android body. |
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| − | It is likely that Soong learned of this technique (or at least some principles behind it) from [[Ira Graves]], who used a similar procedure to implant his consciousness into [[Data|Lieutenant Commander Data]] in [[2365]]. ({{TNG|The Schizoid Man}}). |
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| + | The entire process from this technique was completed on the dying bodies of [[Doctor]]'s [[Roger Korby]] and {{dis|Brown|23rd century}} during the early [[2260s]]. Korby later used this same process, short of the conclusive transfer of consciousness, on [[James T. Kirk]] in [[2266]], during his attempt to use the {{dis|James T. Kirk|android}} android to take over command of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{TOS|What Are Little Girls Made Of?}}) |
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| − | {{bginfo|That both Soong and Graves used these techniques is perhaps one of the strongest pieces of evidence that Graves was not lying when he referred to himself as Soong's mentor (or at least closely associated with Soong).}} |
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| ⚫ | By the [[24th century]], a seemingly identical technique was independently devised by Doctor [[Noonien Soong]]. The experimental process, described as a '''synaptic scanning technique''' was used by Soong on his dying [[wife]], [[Juliana Soong|Juliana]], in [[2338]], after they moved to [[Terlina III]]. The synaptic scanning technique allowed Soong to archive the memories of [[Juliana Tainer]], and to then transfer her "consciousness" into a [[Juliana Tainer|new android body]]. Soong was not certain that the technique would be successful, but when Juliana awoke, she fully believed that she was still a [[Human]] being. ({{TNG|Inheritance}}) |
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| + | Around this time, too, Doctor [[Ira Graves]] made similar progress in the field of [[molecular cybernetics]] on [[Gravesworld]], in his attempt of "''bridging the gap between man and machine.''" The final result of Graves' research was reached just prior to his [[death]] in [[2365]]. His undefined, yet fundamentally identical synaptic transfer process, allowed him the ability "''to transfer the wealth of my [[knowledge]] into a [[computer]]. Before I die, I plan to transfer my great intelligence into [such a] machine.''" However, to Graves fortune, a [[distress call]] sent on his behalf, brought to his rescue the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and along with it the [[Soong-type android]], [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]. |
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| + | Familiar with [[Noonien Soong]]'s work, Graves successfully guessed when his apparent protégé placed Data's "[[off button]]", and afterward, Graves further transferred his mind into Data's "frame," later saying of the results, "''I never imagined how much of my self I would retain. My feelings, my dreams.''" |
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| + | Graves personality immediately overtook Data's own personality, however, Graves was not prepared for the consequences associated with the actions he was taking from within an android body. After injuring several individuals, Graves ultimately deposited his intellect into the [[computer]] of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, and as according to Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], of the transfer, "''there is knowledge but no consciousness. The [[human equation]] has been lost.''" Meanwhile the revived Commander Data retained no recollection of the actions carried out while his body was under Graves' control. ({{TNG|The Schizoid Man}}) |
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| + | *[[Soong Method]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 6 December 2023
Synaptic fusion was one of the final steps in the android duplication process used in the ancient technology devised by the "Old Ones" that was later discovered on Exo III by Doctor Roger Korby in 2261.
The synaptic fusion process occurred during the synchronization of synthetic organs from the host body to the android body, where the mental patterns of the host were duplicated, then processed for the direct transfer of all mental characteristics, including memories, attitudes and abilities. This final step was then activated within the android through its cortex circuits. Though a viable android duplicate was then formed at that point, a further continuation of the process was capable of transferring the "very consciousness" or the "soul" of someone into the android body.
The entire process from this technique was completed on the dying bodies of Doctor's Roger Korby and Brown during the early 2260s. Korby later used this same process, short of the conclusive transfer of consciousness, on James T. Kirk in 2266, during his attempt to use the James T. Kirk android to take over command of the USS Enterprise. (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?")
By the 24th century, a seemingly identical technique was independently devised by Doctor Noonien Soong. The experimental process, described as a synaptic scanning technique was used by Soong on his dying wife, Juliana, in 2338, after they moved to Terlina III. The synaptic scanning technique allowed Soong to archive the memories of Juliana Tainer, and to then transfer her "consciousness" into a new android body. Soong was not certain that the technique would be successful, but when Juliana awoke, she fully believed that she was still a Human being. (TNG: "Inheritance")
Around this time, too, Doctor Ira Graves made similar progress in the field of molecular cybernetics on Gravesworld, in his attempt of "bridging the gap between man and machine." The final result of Graves' research was reached just prior to his death in 2365. His undefined, yet fundamentally identical synaptic transfer process, allowed him the ability "to transfer the wealth of my knowledge into a computer. Before I die, I plan to transfer my great intelligence into [such a] machine." However, to Graves fortune, a distress call sent on his behalf, brought to his rescue the USS Enterprise-D and along with it the Soong-type android, Lieutenant Commander Data.
Familiar with Noonien Soong's work, Graves successfully guessed when his apparent protégé placed Data's "off button", and afterward, Graves further transferred his mind into Data's "frame," later saying of the results, "I never imagined how much of my self I would retain. My feelings, my dreams."
Graves personality immediately overtook Data's own personality, however, Graves was not prepared for the consequences associated with the actions he was taking from within an android body. After injuring several individuals, Graves ultimately deposited his intellect into the computer of the USS Enterprise-D, and as according to Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of the transfer, "there is knowledge but no consciousness. The human equation has been lost." Meanwhile the revived Commander Data retained no recollection of the actions carried out while his body was under Graves' control. (TNG: "The Schizoid Man")