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[[Image:Caprica - MCP.jpg|thumb|A close-up of the MCP in the hands of [[Daniel Graystone]] ([[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]]).]] | [[Image:Caprica - MCP.jpg|thumb|A close-up of the MCP in the hands of [[Daniel Graystone]] ([[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]]).]] | ||
The '''Meta-cognitive Processor''' is an advanced central processing unit developed by [[Tomas Vergis]]. It allows high-functioning artificial intelligence. | The '''Meta-cognitive Processor''' (MCP) is an advanced central processing unit developed by [[Tomas Vergis]]. It allows high-functioning artificial intelligence. | ||
It was stolen through corporate espionage by the [[Ha'la'tha]] for [[Joseph Adama]], who later gives it to [[Daniel Graystone]] and installed into his [[Cylon Prototype]] ([[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]]). | It was stolen through corporate espionage by the [[Ha'la'tha]] for [[Joseph Adama]], who later gives it to [[Daniel Graystone]] and installed into his [[Cylon Prototype]] ([[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]]). | ||
While the chip is capable of being installed into other U-87 units, it does not perform with high levels of intelligence or demonstrates adaptability outside of the original prototype, much to the chagrin of [[Graystone Industries]] technicians and scientists ([[Rebirth]]). | While the chip is capable of being installed into other U-87 units, it does not perform with high levels of intelligence or demonstrates adaptability outside of the original prototype, much to the chagrin of [[Graystone Industries]] technicians and scientists ([[Rebirth]]). | ||
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* The acronym "MCP" is a blunt nod to the cult film ''[[w:TRON|TRON]]'', as it is used as an acronym for the [[w:Master Control Program (TRON)|Master Control Program]], itself a rogue artificial intelligence akin to [[Zoe-A]]. | |||
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Revision as of 21:41, 2 February 2010
The Meta-cognitive Processor (MCP) is an advanced central processing unit developed by Tomas Vergis. It allows high-functioning artificial intelligence.
It was stolen through corporate espionage by the Ha'la'tha for Joseph Adama, who later gives it to Daniel Graystone and installed into his Cylon Prototype (Caprica pilot).
While the chip is capable of being installed into other U-87 units, it does not perform with high levels of intelligence or demonstrates adaptability outside of the original prototype, much to the chagrin of Graystone Industries technicians and scientists (Rebirth).
Notes
- The acronym "MCP" is a blunt nod to the cult film TRON, as it is used as an acronym for the Master Control Program, itself a rogue artificial intelligence akin to Zoe-A.