Borg Construct Aj^6

The Borg Construct Aj^6 was a cybernetic implant produced by BioTech Industries prior to the onset of the Galactic Civil War.

The Aj^6 was a sophisticated cyborg construct that allowed a being to become a cybernetic computer interface liaison able to mentally control computer systems. The device was implanted against the skull, and sent nanothreads into the brain to form a link between the biocomputer unit and the cyborg. The Aj^6's cyborg computer was known to noticeably improve the intelligence of the wearer, enhancing logic and reasoning capabilities. The cyborg could also analyze data at roughly twenty times the speed of a non-cyborg computer operator.

The Aj^6's internal computer stored vast amounts of data, though additional information could be accrued with the use of knowledge cartridges. These devices plugged into ports on the back of the Borg Construct, and held data on virtually any subject. This allowed cyborgs to load and process data as and when needed.

Despite the advantages of a Borg Construct, the Aj^6 came under criticism since it was seen to limit a wearer's personality, and almost literally turned them into walking machines. This resulted in a lack of face-to-face communication between a cyborg and other sentients, since their attentions were often turned to central computers.

Notable users

 * Lobot
 * Hass Sonax

Behind the scenes

 * Crisis on Cloud City erroneously claims that the Aj^6 was produced by Bioniip Laboratories. Hero's Guide lists this device as the "AJ^6", as opposed to "Aj^6".


 * The name of this device is also featured in Star Trek, as the race of mindless cyborgs, the Borg.

Appearances

 * Lady Luck
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Marvel Star Wars 56: Coffin in the Clouds
 * Marvel Star Wars 57: Hello, Bespin, Goodbye
 * Star Wars: Demolition
 * Tales from Jabba's Palace
 * A Bad Feeling: The Tale of EV-9D9
 * Black Fleet Crisis
 * Hand of Thrawn Duology
 * Shadow Academy
 * Star Wars Legacy 3: Broken, Part 3