NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEMS USER REFERENCE (6th Ed.)

3: Chip Classification, Protocols, and Safety

Variant: Ghost Chip
• Nickname: "Wipe Seed"
• Description: A chip designed to erase or mask specific memories. Commonly used in trauma suppression or covert operations. Legality varies by jurisdiction.

Variant: Spliced Chip
• Nickname: "Echo Merge"
• Description: Combines two or more chip data streams into one hybrid loop. Extremely unstable. May lead to memory blending, identity confusion, or neural bleed.

Variant: Vault Chip
• Nickname: "Cold Archive"
• Description: Banned historical or blacklisted memory content extracted from data dumps. Typically M- or X-Class content with corrupted metadata.

Variant: Loop-Locked Chip
• Nickname: "Repeater"
• Description: Programmed to replay endlessly. Often disguised as therapeutic but causes deep neural entrenchment and feedback loops.

Variant: Spoofed Shell
• Nickname: "Chroma Fake"
• Description: Chip shell painted to appear legal (e.g., X-Class in E-Class red). Used to bypass detection. Dangerous due to content misalignment.

Possession or use of any chip variant listed above is prosecutable under MIC Ordinance 8.3.1 unless used by licensed enforcement or archival specialists under active investigation protocol.

3.2.2 Recommended Handling Protocols

To ensure user safety, data fidelity, and emotional stability, all neuro-chips—regardless of class—must be handled according to MIC-certified guidelines. These protocols apply across medical, professional, personal, and enforcement contexts.

General Handling:

Always inspect chip casing for color-coding, serial number, and expiration stamp before interfacing.

Store chips in shielded, anti-static containers rated for bio-data insulation.

Do not expose chips to extreme heat, electromagnetic fields, or unverified reader devices.

Rotate chip usage; prolonged reliance on a single chip increases risk of memory entrenchment or emotional anchoring.

Reader Interface Guidelines:

Only connect chips through MIC-approved readers with active firmware.

Conduct an environmental scan to rule out interference or active sweeps before initiating playback.

Isolate user from sensory noise (sound, light, haptic input) during first-time playback.

Always run a passive metadata scan before initiating an unfamiliar chip.

Post-Session Protocol:

Monitor for residual emotion drift, memory bleed, or delayed dissociative symptoms.

Log all session metadata, especially with M-Class or H-Class chips, including timestamp, user response, and chip ID.

Users experiencing blurred memory boundaries or emotional echo should undergo a 12-hour chip-free detox followed by grounding therapy.

Special Cases:

X-Class chips must only be handled with full neuro-isolation protocols in a controlled environment.

Hybrid chips (H-Class or spliced variants) should be tagged and reviewed by a licensed technician before reuse.

Failure to observe proper handling protocols can result in irreversible memory layering, emotional desensitization, or permanent chip bonding. Always log chip interactions through MIC's Central Neural Registry where applicable.