Digital Intelligence

The Digital Intelligence (DI) a high-end program designed to automate or simplify tasks such as data analysis or battleship management.

Description & Characteristics
Digital Intelligences are widely used sophisticated programs designed to streamline various processes, each can be uniquely customised for a certain task and can be used to reduce human error and allow efforts to be focused elsewhere. Unlike a "true" artificial intelligence, a digital intelligence lacks the capacity of self-awareness and is incapable of functioning beyond program limitations. Some DIs were programmed to incorporate personalities and thought patterns of certain individuals for more sophisticated operation, however, these are considerably rarer.

Effectively every complex system features some form of digital intelligence for assisted control; ESPF infantry armour is fitted with a digital intelligence to monitor vital signs and communications as well as interface with equipment, mobile suit operating systems also feature DIs to regulate balance, targeting and power control, allowing pilots to focus on combat. Some DIs are given the ability to manifest as a holographic avatar for easier communication with humans, these are typically found on starships and large bases. Despite their powerful programming, DIs are not very resistant to Cyber Transcendant electronic attack and can be overtaken if lacking the proper programming. Specialised DIs may also be used to control large platoons of mobile drones, though they lack the same creative behaviour as humans do in combat. To compensate, drone DIs have access to vast libraries of tactical data to use while controlling units.

Known Digital Intelligences

 * Cunningham
 * Broadsword's next-generation Digital Intelligence, initially manifested as a holographic sphere of light, later changed to a dark haired man wearing British WWII military uniform and greatcoat, speaks with a distinctive British accent.


 * Nikios
 * Digital Intelligence of the Edison, manifested as a light haired man in Ancient Greek military uniform with a red and gold cape over the left arm.


 * Sophia
 * Digital Intelligence of the Tesla, appeared as a dark haired woman wearing a long sleeveless purple dress with a hooded cloak.

History
Digital Intelligences were developed in the 22nd century initially as virtual data analysts and system aids, however, they were quickly programmed to be used for a large range of tasks. By 75 S.E. DIs are standard on every ship, mobile suit and facility featuring a sophisticated computer network. Delphi's hardware is also maintained by intelligences which can remain active in the event of network isolation. Various organisations also use DIs for strategic aid by calculating enemy movement and coordinating defences.