The Meta-cognitive Processor 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).