The police officer of the future may be
equipped with neuro-enhancements such as a retinal chip that allows
night vision or a cochlear implant that augments hearing beyond
normal ranges. Covert operatives may have a memory chip wired
directly into the brain's hippocampus to allow perfect recall of
everything read. Improved motor control could be achieved through
technology that already exists for Parkinson's patients—electrodes
are inserted into the brain that send electrical impulses for deep
brain stimulation. Today's neuro-engineers are already developing
microsensor technology that converts brain activity into electrical
signals, and these signals can allow for operation of robotic arms,
hands, and other prosthetic devices. In the Solar Echoes universe,
there is a variety of cyberware available to agents that can enhance
physical performance, including ocular and aural implants, robotic
arms, legs, and hands, and even implanted neural links that allow for
quick mental access to computers and the internet.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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