Voice and Biofeedback Control of Starfuries

I *like* that idea :)

If one assumes the existance of a fairly advanced computer system, then there are LOTS of possibilites.

Biofeedback - yes! Especially so the computer can work out maximum G forces allowable on the pilot. And, if it detects that the pilot has blacked out, it just goes into max. evasiveness mode until he wakes up. (probably transmitting the electronic equivelent of 'Ohshit, ohshit, HEWONTWAKEUUUUP!" to anyone friendly in the area.)

Pulse monitor - If the ship is sitting in standby mode, and when the pilot's blood pressure jumps by 100Kpa and the pulse doubles suddenly, then, oh, just maybe we should go active and power up a few things without waiting for him to press the buttons.
"Yes, Control. Everything pretty quiet out here. Not much haaaaa! Yaaaaaah! Run! Eeek! Purple beam! Run AWAY!"

Eye tracker, in combination with voice:
Look at the craft. Shout "That! Kill!". Look at missile on tactical display. Shout "That! Run! NOW!"

Monosylabic, distinct words are good, and can save a lot of time.

Part 2 by Kheldar

5 November 1996

> Biofeedback - yes! Especially so the computer can work out maximum G forces allowable on the pilot. And, if it detects that the pilot has blacked out, it just goes into max. evasiveness mode until he wakes up.

It can also dictate when to get a pilot out of battle, back to a medical ship, and have the appropriate medical crew on standby right at the hanger door.

> (probably transmitting the electronic equivelent of 'Ohshit, ohshit, HEWONTWAKEUUUUP!" to anyone friendly in the area.)

The Upside of Semi-Sentient star furies :

They think and react and help save their skins, along with those of the pilots.

The Downside:
SF#1 : What the hell is he doing? Somebody get me a REAL pilot
SF#3 : Hey, watch where you're going bozo. Yeah you. Fury2.
SF#2 : Gangway! Coming through! Oops. Sorry Fury3, didn't see you there

Back at the Hanger
SF#1 : That's it. I ain't starting up if he gets in the control seat again.
SF#2 : Next time stupid, ask before trying to fly through where I am.

> Eye tracker, in combination with voice: Look at the craft. Shout "That! Kill!". Look at missile on tactical display. Shout "That! Run! NOW!"

Other way round.
Pilot : <looks at target> KILL THAT!
Fury3 : That one?
Pilot : No, the other one
Fury3 : Got it. <zap boom bang!> WEeeeeho! Try doing that in Xwing!
Pilot : In a what?
Fury3 : Nevermind.

> Monosylabic, distinct words are good, and can save a lot of time.

Yeah, think of important commands in space combat

Offensive : Fire, Shoot, Kill, Hit.
Defensive : Run. Stop. Move

Abort Weapons Fire : NO! Bad Fury. Bad. Sit. Stay.

Descriptive : That, stuff, him,

Miscellenous : (with computer command)
Damn! - minor recalibratation of weapons system
Goddamn it!- major recalibrate weapons system
You missed? - switch to manual firing control
Argh! - medical assistance required
Uurgh/guggling noise - really serious medical assistance
Oof - not so sharp on the corners
Fuck! - Arm all systems that aren't armed, maximum shield and run!
Oh Fu.. - Don't even bother with the weapons. Engines on full and run away