Hecantochires, Briareos

ブリアレオス・ヘカトンケイレス

Briareos serves as a prime example of cybernetic implant technology in Appleseed. Despite his body being almost entirely artificial, he retains his humanity with minimal loss. His outer skin is elastic and sensitive, with a temperature adjustable to the cyborg's preferences. He possesses eight eyes mounted on his head: four on his face (the large central sensor is actually his nose), two at the base of his "rabbit ear" sensors, and two at their tips, enabling him to safely see around corners. His brain is augmented by an auxiliary processor that handles information in a conceptual format rather than raw numerical data. His cybernetics controller, the Hecatonchires system, takes its name from the hundred-handed giants of Greek mythology. It allows for the independent control of dozens of limbs or other cyborg bodies without placing additional strain on the user. The manga notes that a cyborg equipped with the Hecatonchires system can single-handedly control an entire aircraft carrier. This capacity to manage multiple limbs simultaneously is demonstrated in the film when he operates one rifle with his Landmate's arms and another with his control arms.