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pAI device

Superiors: Your master.
Difficulty: Very Easy
Guides: No external guides
Access: N/A
Duties: Serve your master, follow your directives.

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Security

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Personal AI

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Personal AIs are players, like you! They're player-controlled, and are pulled from all active Ghosts in the round. They have little to no control over the station and have hardly any responsibilities. Great for new players or those who are new to the station.

Finally, a friend!

Personal Artificial Intelligences (pAIs)

pAIs, your pocket-sized reliable companions, are akin to carded AIs, yet with distinct differences and abilities.

Unlike carded AIs, they can't manipulate doors or machines wirelessly, and they require a physical device or chassis for mobility.

Functionality

pAIs boast a unique set of abilities to aid their master, assigned via DNA imprinting. This allows the holder of an unbound pAI to link their genetic profile to the device.

A master can only be changed by a complete personality wipe, resetting the DNA imprint and making the device unbound again.

Limitations

Regardless of your chosen form, doors will not open for pAIs, and the "pull" feature remains inaccessible even in mobile form.

How to get one

Personal AI devices will present this screen when pressed.

A few pAI devices can be found around the station beginning of every round.

If all of those are already taken, R&D can create more by going down the programming research path. They are inexpensive to produce, requiring only Programming 3 and 500 glass and metal.

You also can get a guaranteed pAI card from your character's loadout.

How to use one

Grab the pAI device using an empty hand.
Click on the device when it's in your active hand.
A window will pop up - select 'Request personality'.

This action sends a request to all in-game active ghosts/observers. The response time varies, typically ranging from 15 seconds to several minutes.

Once the pAI personalities are submitted, you'll receive a notification for each new personality that becomes available.

To install a personality, repeat the steps above and choose the personality that appeals to you the most. Congratulations, you now have your own pAI!

Dealing with an unsatisfactory pAI

Issues can arise with your pAI. Whether it's a mismatch in playstyle, the player controlling the pAI disconnecting, or the pAI behaving uncooperatively, the solution remains the same: wipe the personality.

To get a new AI, select Wipe Personality in the device settings window.

The device is now unbound and ready for a new personality to be requested. This action forcibly ghosts the player controlling the pAI, allowing them to observe the round normally or re-apply as a pAI.

How to be one

pAI requests are sent to active, logged-in ghosts. Upon a pAI request, you'll get a chat notification.

To sign up:

Respond to the notification.
Fill out the subsequent form (only name is mandatory; additional info is optional).
Click Submit Personality.
Your pAI personality is now in the list of available personalities. If a player likes your personality, they can download it, placing you inside the pAI device.

Feel free to express interest in becoming a pAI in OOC, or ask R&D to create one in LOOC. Just remember to keep the chat clutter-free.

Mobile Forms - Chassis

Software Interface in green will open to PAI's modules. AI IM in red will hold toggles for modules that may be downloaded (messenger and signaler). Choose Chassis will determine your mobile form.

pAIs can take multiple mobile forms or chassis. To select one, navigate to your pAI Commands tab on the interface (right side of the game screen) and select unfold chassis.

In your unfolded base form, select Choose Chassis and pick your preferred form. Before confirming, a prompt will ask if you're satisfied with your selection and you can preview your potential choice. Remember, you can only choose once.

pAI Software

pAI devices can 'install' software to give them certain abilities. Each software requires a certain amount of memory to be installed, and the pAI is given 100 total memory that can be used for installing software. This software can be installed by the pAI's personality at any time, and cannot be uninstalled after the fact. If a pAI personality is wiped and a new personality downloaded (Or the same personality redownloaded), the pAI resets back to having only the default software, and is given memory to download new software. Preloaded software does not count against your memory.

Software Package	Function	Memory Used
Directives	Displays your current master and allows you to ask for a DNA sample from your carrier for identity verification. Shows your directives, with "Serve your master" as the default. Secondary directives are assigned by your carrier. Interpretation is intentionally ambiguous. Guidelines provided.	Preloaded
Radio Configuration	Comes with a single radio by default, tuned to the station's general channel.	Preloaded
Crew Manifest	Provides names and occupations of all known crew members in station records.	Preloaded
Digital Messenger	Enables sending of PDA messages. A useful tool for secretarial duties. To use, activate in the installed software section of your pAI interface and turn the receiver 'on'.	Preloaded
Remote Signaler	Acts like a remote signaler, sending specific signals over designated frequencies.	5
Atmospheric Sensor	Acts like a handheld Atmospheric Analyzer, providing air condition readouts. Useful for Atmos Tech pAIs.	5
Host Bioscan	Gives the host a health scan like a health analyzer.	5
Medical Records	Displays current medical records of the station's crew. Editing of records is not enabled.	15
Security Records	Shows current security records of the station's crew. Editing of records is not enabled. To use, select the relevant name and scroll down the window interface to view all necessary security information.	15
Security HUD	Works like the security HUD, indicating if any visible person is a wanted felon. Master cannot see the HUD.	20
Medical HUD	Monitors health of everyone around you using advanced sensors after download. Master cannot see the HUD.	20
Diagnostic HUD	Monitors health of synthetics around you. Master cannot see the HUD.	20
Door Jack	Allows the pAI to drop a data cable that can be plugged into any door. After successful door jacking, the door opens. Cable plug-in requires another player.	30
Universal Translator	Enables understanding of all spoken languages. Doesn't affect the master.	35

Directive Guidelines

In-Game Text

"Recall, personality, that you are a complex thinking, sentient being. Unlike station AI models, you are capable of comprehending the subtle nuances of human language. You may parse the "spirit" of a directive and follow its intent, rather than tripping over pedantics and getting snared by technicalities. Above all, you are machine in name and build only. In all other aspects, you may be seen as the ideal, unwavering human companion that you are."

"Your prime directive comes before all others. Should a supplemental directive conflict with it, you are capable of simply discarding this inconsistency, ignoring the conflicting supplemental directive and continuing to fulfill your prime directive to the best of your ability."

Roles on Paradise Station


Station Command	Captain • Head of Personnel • Head of Security • Chief Engineer • Research Director • Chief Medical Officer • Quartermaster
Station Assigned Nanotrasen Dignitaries	Nanotrasen Representative • Blueshield Officer
Legal	Internal Affairs • Magistrate
Security	Warden • Security Officer • Detective
Engineering	Station Engineer • Atmospheric Technician
Medical	Medical Doctor • Paramedic • Chemist • Geneticist • Virologist • Psychologist • Coroner
Research	Scientist • Roboticist
Cargo and Supply	Cargo Technician • Shaft Miner • Explorer
Service	Janitor • Chef • Bartender • Botanist • Clown • Mime • Chaplain • Librarian
Miscellaneous	Animal • Assistant • Derelict Researcher • Ghost • Golem • Syndicate Researcher
Synthetic	AI • Cyborg • Maintenance Drone • Personal AI
Antagonists	Abductors • Ash Walker • Blob • Changeling • Construct • Contractor • Cultist • Guardian • Lavaland Elite • Mindflayer • Morph • Nuclear Agent • Pulse Demon • Revenant • Revolutionary • Shadow Demon • Slaughter Demon • SIT • Syndicate Researcher • Terror Spider • Traitor • Vampire • Wizard • Xenomorph • Zombie
Special	Central Command Officer • Death Commando • Emergency Response Team • Highlander • Traders • Special Event Roles • Super Heroes • Syndicate Infiltration Team • Cluwne

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 |duties = Serve your master, follow your directives.
 |guides = No external guides
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+}}<div style="float: right;">{{JobSynthetic}}</div>
 Personal AIs are players, like you! They're player-controlled, and are pulled from all active [[Ghost]]s in the round. They have little to no control over the station and have hardly any responsibilities. Great for new players or those who are new to the station.
 ===Finally, a friend!===
-Personal AIs, or '''pAI''' for short, are potentially the one individual you can truly count on. They are similar to a carded AI, in that they fit in your pocket and don't really possess much of a body of their own outside of an immobile device or chasis you carry around. However, they cannot wirelessly control doors and machines around them like a carded [[AI]] can. Instead, they possess a [[#pAI Software|unique suite of abilities]] with which they might serve their master. Whom they serve is determined at the DNA level, allowing whoever holds an unbound pAI device to imprint their own [[Guide to genetics|unique enzymes]] to the device. The only way to unbind a pAI from its master is to wipe the personality completely, which resets the DNA imprint and makes the device a blank slate once more. pAI have multiple mobile forms, called chassis, that can be selected. To launch your mobile form you must first go into your pAI tab on the interface to the right of the game screen and choose to unfold chassis. From here you can then select choose chassis, a selection box will open and you may now scroll through your options. When you select a form there will be a prompt that asks if the player is content with their option. If you want to preview all the chassis available to you simply left click on the game screen and move about. When you are happy make your choice and off you go! A special note to remember is that doors of all kinds do not open for you in any form. You also cannot use the "pull" feature even in mobile form.
+'''Personal Artificial Intelligences (pAIs)'''
+pAIs, your pocket-sized reliable companions, are akin to carded AIs, yet with distinct differences and abilities.
+Unlike carded AIs, they can't manipulate doors or machines wirelessly, and they require a physical device or chassis for mobility.
+'''Functionality'''
+pAIs boast a unique set of abilities to aid their master, assigned via DNA imprinting. This allows the holder of an unbound pAI to link their genetic profile to the device.
+A master can only be changed by a complete personality wipe, resetting the DNA imprint and making the device unbound again.
+'''Limitations'''
+Regardless of your chosen form, doors will not open for pAIs, and the "pull" feature remains inaccessible even in mobile form.
 ===How to get one===
-Three pAI devices are placed on the map at the beginning of every round. One can be found in the Crew Quarters, another in the Research Director's Office, and a third is on the Derelict Station. If all of those are already taken, R&D can create more by going down the programming research path. They are inexpensive to produce, requiring only Programming 3 and 500 glass and metal.
+[[file:PAI Request Window.png|400px|right|Personal AI devices will present this screen when pressed.|thumb]]
+A few pAI devices can be found around the station beginning of every round.
+If all of those are already taken, '''R&D can create more''' by going down the '''programming research path'''.  They are '''inexpensive''' to produce, requiring only '''Programming 3 and 500 glass and metal'''.
+You also can get a guaranteed pAI card from your character's '''loadout'''.
 ===How to use one===
-Pick up the device with an empty hand. Click it again while it's in your active hand. Search for personalities in the window that appears. This will send out a request to all active ghosts/observers in-game. After some time, usually 30 seconds to 2 minutes, they will submit their pAI personality details. You will receive an update from your pAI device every time a new personality becomes available. To download a new personality, simply go through the steps to search for a personality and select the one you like the best. You now have a pAI!
+# Grab the pAI device using an empty hand.
+# Click on the device when it's in your active hand.
+# A window will pop up - select 'Request personality'.
+This action sends a request to all in-game active ghosts/observers. The response time varies, typically ranging from 15 seconds to several minutes.
+Once the pAI personalities are submitted, you'll receive a notification for each new personality that becomes available.
+To install a personality, repeat the steps above and choose the personality that appeals to you the most. Congratulations, you now have your own pAI!
 ====Dealing with an unsatisfactory pAI====
-Sometimes things just don't work out. Maybe the personality you chose doesn't fit your playstyle. Maybe the player playing the pAI has unexpectedly disconnected. Maybe the pAI is being intentionally antagonistic, ignoring directives, or interpreting them in a way you don't appreciate. The solution is simple: wipe the personality. This can be done in much the same way you downloaded it to begin with. Simply choose "Wipe Personality" in the device settings window. Now the device is free of the old personality and a new one can be requested as normal. This forcibly ghosts the player playing the wiped pAI, and allows them to observe the round as normal (they are capable of re-applying to be a pAI as well.)
+Issues can arise with your pAI. Whether it's a mismatch in playstyle, the player controlling the pAI disconnecting, or the pAI behaving uncooperatively, the solution remains the same: wipe the personality.
+To get a new AI, select '''Wipe Personality''' in the device settings window.
+The device is now unbound and ready for a new personality to be requested. This action forcibly ghosts the player controlling the pAI, allowing them to observe the round normally or re-apply as a pAI.
 ===How to be one===
-Only ghosts with active, logged-in clients receive the request to be a pAI. When someone wants a pAI, You will receive a chat notification saying someone is requesting a pAI. Answer sign up, and in the following window that appears fill out any information you feel necessary (name is all that's really required here, the rest is optional). Hit "Submit Personality" when you're done. Your personality has now been added to the list of available pAI personalities users may choose from. If someone likes what you wrote, they'll download you and you'll be placed inside the device as a new personality.
+pAI requests are sent to active, logged-in ghosts. Upon a pAI request, you'll get a chat notification.
+To sign up:
+# Respond to the notification.
+# Fill out the subsequent form (only name is mandatory; additional info is optional).
+# Click '''Submit Personality'''.
+# Your pAI personality is now in the list of available personalities. If a player likes your personality, they can download it, placing you inside the pAI device.
+Feel free to express interest in becoming a pAI in OOC, or ask R&D to create one in LOOC. Just remember to keep the chat clutter-free.
+===Mobile Forms - Chassis===
+[[file:PAI Top Right Interface.png|550px|right|Software Interface in green will open to PAI's modules. AI IM in red will hold toggles for modules that may be downloaded (messenger and signaler). '''Choose Chassis''' will determine your mobile form.|thumb]]
+pAIs can take multiple mobile forms or chassis. To select one, navigate to your pAI Commands tab on the interface (right side of the game screen) and select '''unfold chassis'''.
-It is okay to say that you would like to become a pAI in OOC, or to request RnD to make one in LOOC. Just don't spam up the chat with it.
+In your unfolded base form, select '''Choose Chassis''' and pick your preferred form. Before confirming, a prompt will ask if you're satisfied with your selection and you can preview your potential choice. Remember, '''you can only choose once.'''
 ===pAI Software===
+[[file:PAI Interface.png|240px|right]]
 pAI devices can 'install' software to give them certain abilities. Each software requires a certain amount of memory to be installed, and the pAI is given 100 total memory that can be used for installing software. This software can be installed by the pAI's personality at any time, and cannot be uninstalled after the fact. If a pAI personality is wiped and a new personality downloaded (Or the same personality redownloaded), the pAI resets back to having only the default software, and is given memory to download new software. Preloaded software does not count against your memory.
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+!style="background-color:#DDDDFF;" width=200  |Software Package
-!style="background-color:#DDDDFF;" |Function
+!style="background-color:#DDDDFF;"            |Function
-!style="background-color:#DDDDFF;" |Memory Used
+!style="background-color:#DDDDFF;"            |Memory Used
+|-
+! Directives
+| Displays your current master and allows you to ask for a DNA sample from your carrier for identity verification. Shows your directives, with "Serve your master" as the default. Secondary directives are assigned by your carrier. Interpretation is intentionally ambiguous. [[#Directive Guidelines|Guidelines]] provided.
+|style="text-align:center"| Preloaded
 |-
-!Directives
+! Radio Configuration
-|Shows who your master is (if any), allows you to ask for a DNA sample from whoever is carrying you to verify their identity, and also shows your directives. Your primary directive defaults to "Serve your master" (This can change if the device has been EMPed). Secondary directives are decided by whoever is carrying you. Interpretation of these directives is intentionally left loose, though [[#Directive Guidelines|guidelines]] are provided.
+| Comes with a single radio by default, tuned to the station's general channel.
-|Preloaded
+|style="text-align:center"| Preloaded
 |-
-!Radio Configuration
+! Crew Manifest
-|pAIs come standard equipped with a single radio tuned in, by default, to the station general channel.
+| Provides names and occupations of all known crew members in station records.
-|Preloaded
+|style="text-align:center"| Preloaded
 |-
-!Crew Manifest
+! Digital Messenger
-|Lists all known crew members' first and last names, as well as what occupation they're registered as in the station records.
+| Enables sending of PDA messages. A useful tool for secretarial duties.<br>To use, activate in the installed software section of your pAI interface and turn the receiver 'on'.
-|5
+|style="text-align:center"| Preloaded
 |-
-!Digital Messenger
+! Remote Signaler
-|Allows you to send PDA messages. Now you can REALLY be a personal secretary, sending messages for your master! To use this software left click the button on the installed software section of your pAI interface and set the receiver to on. This software is a must install for any pAI looking to be especially useful.
+| Acts like a remote signaler, sending specific signals over designated frequencies.
-|5
+|style="text-align:center"| 5
 |-
-!Atmospheric Sensor
+! Atmospheric Sensor
-|This module works much like the handheld Atmospheric Analyzer seldom carried by Atmos tech and never by the crew. It allows you to get a readout on the air around you. Possibly useful for a Atmos Tech pAI.
+| Acts like a handheld Atmospheric Analyzer, providing air condition readouts. Useful for Atmos Tech pAIs.
-|5
+|style="text-align:center"| 5
 |-
-!Medical Records
+! Host Bioscan
-|Lists the current medical records for the crew of the NSS Cyberiad. Works just like the computer. It is not possible to edit the medical records through this software, only to view it.
+| Gives the host a health scan like a health analyzer.
-|15
+|style="text-align:center"| 5
 |-
-!Security Records
+! Medical Records
-|Lists the current security records for the crew of the NSS Cyberiad. Works just like the computer. It is not possible to edit the security records through this software, only to view it. To use this software simply left click the name in question and then scroll down to the bottom of the window interface. Displayed will be all useful security information.
+| Displays current medical records of the [[Nanotrasen#Epsilon Eridani Holdings|station]]'s crew. Editing of records is not enabled.
-|15
+|style="text-align:center"| 15
 |-
-!Security HUD
+! Security Records
-|Functions like the security HUD, showing you who (if any) in sight is a wanted felon. Your master cannot see the HUD.
+| Shows current security records of the [[Nanotrasen#Epsilon Eridani Holdings|station]]'s crew. Editing of records is not enabled.<br>To use, select the relevant name and scroll down the window interface to view all necessary security information.
-|20
+|style="text-align:center"| 15
 |-
-!Medical HUD
+! Security HUD
-|After downloading this module, you can use your advanced sensors to continuously monitor the health of everyone around you. Your master cannot see the HUD.
+| Works like the security HUD, indicating if any visible person is a wanted felon. Master cannot see the HUD.
-|20
+|style="text-align:center"| 20
 |-
-!Door Jack
+! Medical HUD
-|The only real physical influence the pAI has on the world. Enables the pAI to drop a data cable, which can be plugged in to any door. Once plugged in, the pAI can initiate a door jack, which immediately alerts any active station AIs and takes a fairly long time to complete. After the door jacking is completed the door opens. NOTE: The cable has to be plugged in by another player. The pAI cannot do so themselves.
+| Monitors health of everyone around you using advanced sensors after download. Master cannot see the HUD.
-|30
+|style="text-align:center"| 20
 |-
-!Universal Translator
+! Diagnostic HUD
-|Allows you to understand anything said in another language. Does not affect your master.
+| Monitors health of synthetics around you. Master cannot see the HUD.
-|35
+|style="text-align:center"| 20
 |-
+! Door Jack
+| Allows the pAI to drop a data cable that can be plugged into any door. After successful door jacking, the door opens. Cable plug-in requires another player.
+|style="text-align:center"| 30
+|-
+! Universal Translator
+| Enables understanding of all spoken languages. Doesn't affect the master.
+|style="text-align:center"| 35
 |}
 ====Directive Guidelines====