Zoids Operate Visor

The Zoids Operate Visor is a special device developed by Imperial scientist Dr. Frank Land. It's used to enforce control over Zoids and make them more obediant to human command, as well as to keep them manageably under control when not in use. Using the visor is also said to bring out the maximum abilities of a Zoid, jumping over natural obstacles. For obvious reasons, this device is a matter of fierce moral debate, but nevertheless, sees widespread use in the Empire.

- Overview

Public Perception, A Culture Of Acceptance

The Empire has a culture of seeing Zoids as weapons more than living things. This is so prominent that many Imperial pilots don't acknowledge their Zoid's individuality, because the only way they're exposed to these Zoids is usually in the prescence of the Z-O Visor, meaning that the Zoid's individuality has already been suppressed. This means pilots don't really get exposed to the true personality of their Zoid, and with the Zoid seemingly not acting out in any way, most pilots simply accept the lack of behavior as the necessary standard. While the ethics of using Z-O Visors has been debated, most Empire pilots see no issue with it, as out of control Zoids can cause a lot of harm. Most are also unaware of the potential harm that the visor can cause to a Zoid.

Conflict of Will, Implied Damage To Zoids

Zoids are massive creatures, and even without weapons, a single rampant Zoid could cost dozens of lives. The use of Z-O Visors is only sensible in the eyes of the Empire. However, no two Zoids are the same, even among individual species. A more stubborn personality can lead to more harm. While many Zoids seem to have limited issues with the visor, a Zoid who continues to fight against its control will slowly wear down its natural vitality. The core will grow weak, its beating slowing down, and if the Zoid is forced into this subjugation for an extended period of time, the core may even bottom out, killing the Zoid. This was the case with the Gatling Fox, who only survived because Byrne Blood fled the Empire with his Zoid to save its life.

Complex Technology, Limitations

The Z-O Visor is considered a complicated technology. It's often only technicians within the Empire that can properly remove the visor, as it's noted that Byrne likely wouldn't have been able to remove the Fox's. As it turns out, it was Dr. Bowman who'd removed it for him.

- History

Creation, Prior to the story

The Z-O Visor was first developed by Dr. Frank Land as a means to control Zoids. This started in rougher shape, but over time, the technology was perfected and at the time of the series, it's said that newly rolled out Zoids rarely fight against the Z-O visor. One of the few exceptions was the Gatling Fox, who fought so fiercely against it, that the conflict caused by the device almost killed the Fox.

- Notable Details

Zoids Operate Visors are usually red. However, if the Zoid resists, its natural eye color shines through.