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* Intelligent tactical computer developed by [[Richard Daystrom]] as a proof-of-concept of [[multitronics]] (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* Intelligent tactical computer developed by [[Richard Daystrom]] as a proof-of-concept of [[multitronics]] (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* During battle drills testing capabilities of M-5 unit, excessive self-preservation instincts derived from engrams reproduced from Daystrom's own mind led to multiple casualties
** Brain engrams from Daystrom himself were integrated after the failures of units M-1 through M-4 (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
(TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* Proved incredibly capable at logistics and tactics (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* Unit was disabled by Captain [[James Kirk]] (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
** However, during battle drills, excessive self-preservation instincts derived from Daystrom's engrams led to multiple casualties (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
*** Included loss of all hands for [[USS Excalibur (NCC-1705)|USS Excalibur]] (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* Unit was disabled by Captain [[James Kirk]] inducing an internal ethical conflict leading to cascade failure (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
* Unit eventually recovered by [[Emil Vaslovik]], brought to Valhalla Station, [[Odin]] (TNG Novel: ''Immortal Coil'')
* Unit eventually recovered by [[Emil Vaslovik]], brought to Valhalla Station, [[Odin]] (TNG Novel: ''Immortal Coil'')


[[Category:Computers]]
[[Category:Computers]]

Latest revision as of 15:20, 1 January 2022

  • Intelligent tactical computer developed by Richard Daystrom as a proof-of-concept of multitronics (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
    • Brain engrams from Daystrom himself were integrated after the failures of units M-1 through M-4 (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
  • Proved incredibly capable at logistics and tactics (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
    • However, during battle drills, excessive self-preservation instincts derived from Daystrom's engrams led to multiple casualties (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
      • Included loss of all hands for USS Excalibur (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
  • Unit was disabled by Captain James Kirk inducing an internal ethical conflict leading to cascade failure (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
  • Unit eventually recovered by Emil Vaslovik, brought to Valhalla Station, Odin (TNG Novel: Immortal Coil)