Skynet (Terminator)

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'''Skynet''' is a computer intelligence that features in the [[Terminator]].
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'''Skynet''' is a film artificial intelligence who features in the [[Terminator]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Origin===
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Skynet was a supercomputer developed to be world's first Automated Defense Network that had been created by [[Cyberdyne Systems]] for Strategic Air Command - North American Air Defense (SAC-NORAD).
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When Skynet gained self-awareness, humans tried to deactivate it thus prompting the A.I. to retaliate with a nuclear attack in an event called Judgment Day.
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===Genisys===
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===Dark Fate===
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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It pooled data from battle units, developed tactics and coordinated attacks.
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'''Skynet Central Core'''
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Skynet saw all humans as a threat not just the ones on the other side whereupon it decided mankind fate in a microsecond with it planning their extermination.
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The Skynet Core was located in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, the base of SAC-NORAD, which was the world's most heavily-armored and defended mountain.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*Skynet was created by James Cameron.
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*Skynet was created by James Cameron where he featured in the setting of the Terminator universe.
  
 
==Alternate Versions==
 
==Alternate Versions==
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==In other media==
 
==In other media==
 
===Video games===
 
===Video games===
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*In The Terminator: 2029, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1992 video game. Skynet came to be housed within '''Skynet Orbital Platform''' also known as '''Skynet Central Command''' that was located in orbit around Earth.
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*In The Terminator: Rampage, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1993 video game. Skynet made use of a '''Meta-Node''' that were modified T-800 Terminator Infiltrator housing a memory chip that contained Skynet's vital data and acted as its AI core.
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*In Terminator: Dawn of Fate, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 2002 video game. In 2027, the Resistance launched the Colorado Offence that was the final attack on Skynet.
  
 
===Novels===
 
===Novels===
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*In The Terminator, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1985 novelisation of the film written by Shaun Hutson. It was also known as '''Titan''' with this being the name of the project that created Skynet.
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===Comic Books===
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===Other===
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*In T2 3-D: Battle Across Time, Skynet appeared in the setting of the Universal Studios theme park attraction.
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''Terminator'':
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*''The Terminator'':
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*''Terminator: Salvation'':
  
 
==External Link==
 
==External Link==
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Revision as of 06:15, 8 August 2022

Skynet is a film artificial intelligence who features in the Terminator.

Contents

History

Origin

Skynet was a supercomputer developed to be world's first Automated Defense Network that had been created by Cyberdyne Systems for Strategic Air Command - North American Air Defense (SAC-NORAD).

When Skynet gained self-awareness, humans tried to deactivate it thus prompting the A.I. to retaliate with a nuclear attack in an event called Judgment Day.

Genisys

Dark Fate

Overview

It pooled data from battle units, developed tactics and coordinated attacks.

Skynet Central Core

Skynet saw all humans as a threat not just the ones on the other side whereupon it decided mankind fate in a microsecond with it planning their extermination.

The Skynet Core was located in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, the base of SAC-NORAD, which was the world's most heavily-armored and defended mountain.

Notes

  • Skynet was created by James Cameron where he featured in the setting of the Terminator universe.

Alternate Versions

In other media

Video games

  • In The Terminator: 2029, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1992 video game. Skynet came to be housed within Skynet Orbital Platform also known as Skynet Central Command that was located in orbit around Earth.
  • In The Terminator: Rampage, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1993 video game. Skynet made use of a Meta-Node that were modified T-800 Terminator Infiltrator housing a memory chip that contained Skynet's vital data and acted as its AI core.
  • In Terminator: Dawn of Fate, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 2002 video game. In 2027, the Resistance launched the Colorado Offence that was the final attack on Skynet.

Novels

  • In The Terminator, Skynet appeared in the setting of the 1985 novelisation of the film written by Shaun Hutson. It was also known as Titan with this being the name of the project that created Skynet.

Comic Books

Other

  • In T2 3-D: Battle Across Time, Skynet appeared in the setting of the Universal Studios theme park attraction.

Appearances

  • The Terminator:
  • Terminator: Salvation:

External Link

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