The Holographic Assistance and Support Avatar (HASA) was a prototype holographic construct which shared similarities to the Emergency Medical Hologram. There are notable differences between the two, however. Whereas the EMH was programmed with all of Starfleet's medical database, surgical techniques and a bedside manner, HASA lacks any personality whatsoever. HASA instead is programmed to assume an appearance suitable to whomever it assists, along with basic traits of the selected species. Due to technical issues surrounding HASA, and unfortunate events aboard the Black Hawk, HASA was disabled and sent back to Research and Development for further study.
Installation History
HASA was first activated on Stardate 67001.2 as part of a test bed project installed aboard the USS Black Hawk. This avatar customizes its appearance based upon whomever summons it. For humans, it will generate a human. For Andorians, it will generate an Andorian. The avatar lacks a personality matrix as a result of the adaptability program, but it is directly interfaced with the Black Hawk's computer in order to deliver what would normally be rendered via audio feedback.
Notable Characteristics
- Appearance
- Upon summoning, HASA will select an appearance similar to the individual whom it helps. For example, should a Vulcan female summon HASA, the computer will render a Vulcan female. The user can customize the avatar's appearance, and those preferences can be saved for the next time HASA is summoned by that individual.
- Personality
- HASA was not programmed with an individual personality, but is capable of mimicking general traits common to individual species. Humans will appear polite and friendly, Vulcans stiff and monotonous, Tellarites gruff, and so on.
Notable Mechanics
- Security
- HASA will only be able to access information granted by the user, assuming that user has the appropriate data and security access, just like the computer normally handles.
- Maximum Avatars
- At present, HASA is capable of rendering twelve separate avatars. If all twelve are in use, the computer will interact with personnel strictly through the communications system. If the presence of an avatar is necessary, the computer will warn an existing user, depending upon priority of tasks, that their avatar usage will be discontinued until resources are again available. Command officers have the ability to override the avatar system and restrict its access to certain personnel, especially in a crisis.
- Resources
- Frequent and prolonged use of the avatar(s) can lead to a drain on the ship's power supplies and active memory. As critical ship functions are independent from these processors, there won't be noticeable effects in command locations such as the Bridge and Engineering. The ship's Library, Recreational areas, and laboratories may see sluggishness in computer responsiveness and delays in information processing.
HASA in Play
HASA is no longer available for use aboard the USS Black Hawk.
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