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[[File:DNI.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Direct Neural Interface]]

==Description==
Proposed by Professor [[Burke Kale]] in [[3043]], the '''Direct Neural Interface''' (or '''DNI''') was designed to replace the combination [[Neurohelmet]] and manual control systems used since the invention of the [[BattleMech]] with a direct connection between the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and the machine. This connection would provide much more accurate feedback directly into the MechWarrior's brain.<ref name="UBp66"/>

The Direct Neural Interface is effective at coordinating the data transfer between the 'Mech systems and pilot.<ref name="UBp66">''Unbound'', p. 66: "Direct Neural Interface"</ref>
# It required the MechWarrior to undergo serious brain surgery to install an interface port.<ref name="UBp66"/>
# The MechWarrior using the system had to take a compound called [[XA-3]] to protect the brain from dangerous feedback.<ref name="UBp66"/>
# As the MechWarrior was directly connected to the 'Mech, any damage taken during battle was much more likely to injure the pilot.<ref name="UBp66"/>

With these restrictions in mind, the [[Federated Commonwealth]] decided not to pursue the project. Instead they devoted funding to the [[Small Cockpit]] and [[Torso Cockpit]] systems.

The only known user of the DNI system was Burke Kale.<ref name="UBp66"/> After having the DNI input jack inserted in his brain in [[3053]], he stole most of the technology from the [[NAIS]] [[Dark Mirage]] facility on [[Hyde]] and went to [[Solaris]]. He used the DNI-retrofitted [[Prometheus (BattleMech)|''Prometheus'']] to tear through opponents in the arenas and fund the completion of the ''[[Epimetheus (BattleMech)|Epimetheus]]'', the only 'Mech specifically designed for the DNI interface. Unfortunately, the pure link with the ''Epimetheus'' drove Kale to launch a mindless rampage through Solaris. Kale was eventually defeated and arrested, with the remains of both the ''Prometheus'' and ''Epimetheus'' shipped back to the NAIS for review. At the same time, a [[ComStar]] [[ROM]] operative copied all the plans and schematics for the DNI system.{{cn}}

The Direct Neural Interface technology would later be used as the basis of the [[Manei Domini]]'s [[Vehicular Direct Neural Interface]]. The [[Enhanced Imaging]] system used by [[Clan]] [[ProtoMech]] pilots, which connects the pilots to the 'Mechs in a DNI-like manner, also requires drugs similar to XA-3.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Unbound]]''

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