Project 1723-14

Image of Test Subject 47A, taken during the early stages of integration. The subject entered the programme in good health and did not begin to experience muscular atrophy and immune system degradation until the third month of active testing phase, making her exceptional amongst her cohort.

Project 1723-14 emerged as a significant initiative undertaken by the Benacian Union Defence Force at facilities dispersed throughout the Sovereign Confederation, reflecting a concerted effort to explore the realm of biomechanical integration. This pioneering project sought to harness the potential of human test subjects, utilising them as integral components within an innovative battlespace management system, thereby blurring the boundaries between human physiology and advanced technology.

Central to Project 1723-14 was the notion of integrating human subjects as nociceptor units and data processing nodes within the battlespace management infrastructure. This endeavor aimed to leverage the unique sensory and cognitive capabilities of human beings, channeling them into a complex network that would contribute to the orchestration of military operations.

The recruitment process for test subjects brought forth a group of protected persons, previously rejected as unsuitable for the needs of the Benacian Surrogacy Service. These individuals, conscripted into the project, embarked upon an ordeal that would forever mark their lives. Indeed, the path they traversed was not without its perils, as high rates of mortality were reported due to the intricate nature of the procedures involved.

The experimental procedures entailed a series of cranial surgeries, including the stapling of a neural mesh onto brain stem as well as the installation of ocular implants that would facilitate the integration of human subjects into the battlespace management system. These surgeries, while attempting to bridge the gap between human biology and cutting-edge technology, carried inherent risks that resulted in infections. The heavy usage of immunosuppressive agents, aimed at ensuring compatibility with the integrated system, inadvertently contributed to these infections, further complicating the experimental process.