<COMMENT>Book in the Black Ice server room in WorldCorp</COMMENT>
<P><B><DC=60,60,60>BLACK ICE
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<P><DC=160,160,160>Program name: Black ICE
<P><DC=160,160,160>Directory: G:\Black ICE\runfiles\BlackICE.exe
<P><DC=160,160,160>Program type: Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics
<P><DC=160,160,160>Program size: 786,45 GB
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<P><B><DC=160,160,160>Notes:
<P>Black ICE is almost an AI. It can react to input and make observations like any Artificial Intelligence. It can analyse any situation and react accordingly on its own account. The things which seperate it from a full-fledged AI is that it has no personality, no direct user interface and no ability to learn. It cannot breach the boundaries of its programming.
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<P>Black ICE is supported by four Dynamic-class servers stationed in the WorldCorp Network Maintenance Complex. It's function is to monitor the entire infrastructure of the WorldCorp building network and make sure no one enters the system without clearance. If any hacking attempts are discovered (and they WILL be discovered), Black ICE is authorized to repel the attack with any means.
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<P>This includes detonating EMP charges, frying the computer from which the hacker is attempting to breach the security system, and in case of a hacking attempt taking place from a computer inside the building, shock the user with strong electrical bursts. Black ICE is without a doubt the world's most efficient firewall.
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<P>Furthermore, Black ICE monitors all security cameras in the WorldCorp building and is capable of recognizing intruders. When Black ICE discovers a person who is violating his clearance level, it is authorized to use deadly force by triggering automatic gunturrets and poison gas emitters and/or activating the emergency alarm to alert the WorldCorp security force.