IEC Alpha Class

IEC, as one of the largest and most successful manufacturers of cybernetics in the world, offers many full conversion packages. Their "Alpha Class" is considered to be the industry standard, and as such can be regarded as one of many "generic" designs. Similar models are also offered by Raven Microcyb, Cybermatrix Inc, Militech Cybernetics International, Dynalar Technologies, and Noveltech Ltd. Arasaka has also developed its own, strictly in-house, Alpha-class full cyborg body as a key component of its DaiOni program. Composed of durable, ultra-light poly-ceramics, foamed alloys and other hybrid materials, an Alpha Class body is designed to bear a strong resemblance to the human form. It is anthropomorphically structured to integrate with standard human ergonomics with little or no difficulty. Following this design concept, an Alpha Class stands about 6'6" tall, weighs approximately 350lbs, and is built like a linebacker or world-class bodybuilder.

Once a patient's brain is transplanted into the head and the few required bio-systems are wired into the body, all the physical functions (oxygenation, digestion, blood circulation, etc.) of the body are performed by cybernetic components. The internal systems of an Alpha Class body consist of a cybernetic nervous system, an alloy endoskeleton actuated by a myomar fiber musculature, and a covering of an ultra-light plating of woven carbon-beryllium fibers in a plastic base. The Alpha Class body's physical abilities are easily equivalent to the human maximum, with strength and lifting power being even higher. Because the cybernetic reconstruction is so complete, an Alpha Class body takes Structural Damage Points rather than wound damage.

Although an Alpha Class (or similar model) body comes essentially "stripped," (except for Interface Plugs, of course) it has many option spaces to accept subsystems for customization. Most custom-built or otherwise non-corporate/military bodies will be similar to an Alpha Class, with assorted options built-in to serve the patient's (or creator's) own purposes. Similarly, when an individual manages to get together enough money to buy himself a full body conversion, he will usually get an Alpha Class body with a customized suite of options (such as improved physical capabilities, sensors and weapons systems, aesthetics and stylization, etc).

Humanity Cost: 16D6