CODE (Van Buren)

CODE (Challenge, Opportunity, Discipline, Ethics) tech was a pre-war behavioral modification technology developed in the United States.

Background
Originally developed at Boulder Dome for Robobrain manufacture, CODE tech is a white flash of light used for behavioral augmentation. It uses Visual Standard, a machine language used to relay data using optical sensors and was adapted for use in humans. However, when used on non-robotic subjects, long-term exposure to CODE may cause hallucinations, memory lapses and even seizures.

The original application of CODE was to prepare coma and seizure patients for transfer into a Robobrain by making them more likely to link with the CPU. It was also used in research for PTSD treatment, flash-learning and as a cure to Chinese brainwashing. After adjustments, CODE was harnessed for social control over the American population. In response to alleged use of brainwashing technology by the Chinese during the war, CODE was developed to counteract and protect American soldiers and civilians from its effects. Additionally, it was used to recondition deployed soldiers and even prisoners conscripted for frontline service.

In order to send CODE commands in the field, special cameras were developed to create a powerful flash which transmitted the signals to live feed helmets. Victor Presper had one such device, with HALT commands printed on flash cards. He had planned to use it to round up prisoners, infect them with the New Plague, and spur ODYSSEUS into action. As part of his plan relied on Boulder's frozen staff, he also planned to turn their invention on them, should they disagree with his plans.

Appearances
CODE was planned to appear in Van Buren.