The multinodal core is designed to allow an AI to operate synchronously between multiple devices which are not physically connected with a near-zero lag time between different nodes receiving updated information. To facilitate this a new communications protocol called the Ansible Transit Protocol or ATP.
Full Core
A full multinodal core attached directly to primary power and communications systems serves as a centralized server node for an ATP transfer. To avoid transmission errors an AI matrix is stored in sync with the central node via forced subspace entanglement. The transmission channel for a full consciousness transfer is initiated from the central core to a destination through the attached communications system. In addition the full core has fully a fully integrated holographic projection system, it allows an installed AI matrix to directly project itself or any data it wishes in the local area directly from the core itself.
Ansible Initialization
The full core is capable of initializing other cores via a direct connection to an uninitialized core. Initialization via subspace is theoretically possible but falls outside the specifications of the protocol.
Redundancy
The full core has dedicated power redundancy as well as its own dedicated transceiver array. This array is secondary to using its connected array but allows the system to function even if the primary array is offline. The redundant power supply within the core itself holds the same purpose.
Diagnostics / Maintenance
A full core is able to perform advanced diagnostics as well as automated repair adjustments to smaller cores as well as manage damaged or power-depleted cores. Smaller cores are only capable of running basic internal diagnostics of their own hardware and software. The full core is capable of running remote diagnostics on any part of the node array.
Component Core
The second and third versions of the core are designed to be a systems component for the Mark I Humanoid Android Body or any other system which has a constraint on component size. Primarily designed to be a component in a single whole device it is small enough to fit within the standard android body head. It does have its own limited reserve power supply as well as a simple diagnostic interface if the device is opened. This does not have an independant transceiver array and is reliant on external components for that. As such the core is capable to be directly connected to nearly any computer terminal directly, but this is not recommended. The core should be installed and not removed unless necessary, the full system it is installed to should handle all communications to and from the core.
The core interface operates as a simple low-resolution holographic display. The engineers can run diagnostics on the core and communication with the AI matrix directly if needed.
Implant Core
The fourth version of the core is designed to be implanted directly into very small or cybernetic systems. Originally developed for use on the XIA body to allow synchronous function of the MSAI in the third version, the fourth version allows the core to be actually implanted directly into a cybernetic system. While the version 3 does not have any kind of an interface to the outside world, the version 4 does. A nano-holographic emitter is installed and this allows for simple diagnostics to be projected even outside of the host device / body it is installed in. Engineers can use this in the case where an AI may be implanted into cybernetics to run diagnostics the host may not be capable of running themselves.
The Version 3 and 4 are both entirely dependant on the host device / body for power and communications.
The version 4 core is a prototype being researched for medical purposes rather than permanent installation into a living host body.
Consciousness Focus
Some AI matrices may find it difficult to operate multiple node locations simultaneously. The system is not designed to allow an AI to operate in an omnipresent way, though it can be used for that purpose. Instead the system is designed to allow an AI to seamlessly switch between different node locations near-instantaneously from any distance. Different AI capabilities and complexities will have different abilities to operate multiple instances of themselves within the same matrix.