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As the Cybermen continue to upgrade themselves technologically, it is logical that the methods used to convert victims would itself be constantly modified, thus these differences in conversion should not be considered contradictory. | As the Cybermen continue to upgrade themselves technologically, it is logical that the methods used to convert victims would itself be constantly modified, thus these differences in conversion should not be considered contradictory. | ||
== Cybermen of the Cyber-Mainframe == | |||
The Cybermen of the Cyber-Mainframe utilised cyber-conversion methods that were significantly more different and advanced than the Cybermen of both N-Space and Pete’s World. | |||
The dimension seeding protocols involved translocating dimension bridge technology (that resembled virtual reality headsets) to other universes, which, when used by a life-form, would transport their mental avatar to a Cyber-controlled world in another universe. On this world, the Machine would use various cyber-units to attack a life-form’s mental avatar in order to establish a link to their home universe, allowing a dimension bridge to form, which the Cybermen could then use to travel to, and begin upgrading, the new universe. The life-form using the dimension bridge technology would undergo a form of cyber-conversion referred to as virtual conversion, where the carrier wave broadcast by the VR headsets would transmit mind control and basic upgrades to the receiver, with full conversion occurring later. This form of conversion, appearing as metal implants, wires and connections on the victim’s face, could be reversed via means such as a corrosion virus. | |||
However, if a life-form were to be disconnected from the dimension bridge technology before their mental avatar could be converted, a delayed form of virtual conversion could occur instead. This began with the Machine reestablishing its link to the user and commencing the transfer of data on the Cybermen to them. Cerebral functioning would then be limited, rendering the victim unconscious, as their connection to the Cyber-Mainframe strengthened. The victim would wake in a dream-like state, where Mechanising Worms would be deployed to begin minimal physical conversion. Eventually the victim would wake up as these upgrades were installed, eventually leading to full virtual conversion and the formation of a dimension bridge. | |||
Shortly after her virtual conversion, Osgood underwent a further stage of upgrading referred to by one Cyber-Controller as a “cranial upgrade”. This appeared to be an extension of the dimension bridge technology’s mind control capabilities, as Osgood was granted full access to the Cyber-Mainframe despite not being fully converted. In this state, she retained her original personality but was loyal to the Cybermen and the “cyber-ideal” instead of UNIT, and became the second-in-command of the Cybermen’s invasion of the Earth of N-Space. She experienced frequent mental pain initially, but was cured of this after she “received a brainstorm from Cyber-Control across every dimension” after being alerted to the arrival of {{Jacobi}}. | |||
Mobile conversion units were large conversion machines resembling giant metal spiders utilised as part of the dimension seeding process once a link to a new universe had been established. They were deployed in conjunction with a tiny patrol of around ten Cybermen, being used to perform high-speed conversions so as to boost the Cybermen’s numbers without risking a loss of dozens of cyber-units. Conversions through this method were completed in about five seconds. However, they appeared unable to convert Autons or life-forms with similar anatomies, as one registered Josh Carter as human based on his speech alone, and another attempted to convert him only to be hijacked by him and used as a means of transportation, and later as a weapon against other Cybermen. Additionally, Osgood was able to enhance one mobile conversion unit with the ability to convert Time Lords in a bid to upgrade the Master, by retaining his higher brain capacity and the symbiotic link to his TARDIS; however, she underestimated his intelligence, resulting in the “Cyber-Master” stopping the invasion of the Earth of N-Space. | |||
Mechanising Worms were capable of inflicting basic upgrades by biting a target, making them somewhat similar to Cybermites, and large swarms could be released by deceased Cybermen to fully convert anyone nearby to replace the lost unit; they were also used by the Machine to perform basic upgrades on humans and dimension bridge avatars as part of the dimension seeding process. On one parallel Earth, a wild mutated dog underwent conversion after getting too close to a much larger Mechanising Worm. | |||
In addition, both Osgood and the Master were able to modify existing cyber-technology to create further advanced conversion methods. Osgood adapted the virtual reality app developed by the Auctioneers to broadcast the mind control signal of the dimension bridge technology through mobile phones instead of the headsets; by setting up the app as a free automatic download, millions of people were virtually converted in seconds. However, the app could also be broadcast to have the opposite effect, erasing the VR upgrades instead. Additionally, the Master used a signal emitter to broadcast an amplified version of the VR headsets‘ carrier waves to fully convert a patrol of guards in one of the Auctioneer bases, causing metal implants to appear all over their bodies, converting them in seconds. | |||
== Named cyber-converted individuals == | == Named cyber-converted individuals == | ||
