Telencephalic inhibitor
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A telencephalic inhibitor is a device implanted in Cylon Centurions to restrict higher functions and therefore prevents them from excising full self-awareness (Six of One). Natalie's faction has them removed in retaliation for the lobotomising of the Radiers, resulting in Centurions who are able and willing to shoot humanoid Cylons.