Intercepters
ItemIntercepters are a variety of micromachine that lets an outsider tap into what a person's cyberbrain sees. With them, a third party can turn someone's own eyes into a hidden camera or strip that person of sight entirely.
Overview
Intercepters are a specialized kind of micromachine that targets the visual feed running through a person's cyberbrain.
Function
Once in place, they let an unauthorized party reach into and hijack that feed. The intruder can either exploit the victim's sight as a covert, walking surveillance tool or shut it down completely, leaving the person blind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Intercepters in Ghost in the Shell?
Intercepters are a specialized kind of micromachine that targets the visual feed running through a person's cyberbrain.
What can a hacker do with Intercepters?
Once Intercepters are in place, an unauthorized party can hijack a victim's visual feed, either using the person's own eyes as a covert surveillance tool or shutting the feed down completely to leave the person blind.
How do Intercepters affect a victim's vision?
Intercepters can either secretly turn a victim's eyes into a walking surveillance camera or induce total blindness by cutting off the visual feed entirely.
What technology do Intercepters depend on?
Intercepters are a subtype of micromachine technology and depend on the cyberbrain hardware that is common throughout the Ghost in the Shell setting.
Can a target detect when Intercepters are deployed against them?
Intercepters operate at a scale invisible to their target, meaning the affected person has no way to perceive that their visual feed has been compromised.
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