[SAoY] What's the difference between an Avatar & a Sprite

[Nashoba]

The various computer systems of the Kessaku Electronic Systems feature an avatar defined as synthesized body, Some ships even go so far as to include "a coffin-like bed for the ship's avatar"

So with the upcoming "ban" against Sprites, I am curious as to the status of these IES controlled bodies.

 

[Wes]

An avatar is a physical representation of the computer. A sprite is an independent being created by (and often controlled by) the computer, usually for some specific task (eg: "fix the engines.").

 

[Nashoba]

Okay,about what I thought it would be, but wanted clarification.

Thanks.

 

[Yangfan]

It's like the ship's AI in Andromeda.

 

[Nashoba]

I figured that, but was curious if there were physical differences. eg: Does an avatar require food, sleep etc. And what is it about the brain of an avatar that makes it different from a sprite.

Nashoba.