Project: Solder Artificial Intelligence, aka SAI is a test project run by the government. It involves Reploids, or Humans with heavy cybernetic implants. They are given a special ability, such as Super Speed, Invisibility, etc. They all have super strength, and an Artificial Intelligence. The A.I. can assist the Soldier in more than just combat; Copying Data, remembering information, etc. They do calculations for battle, such as scan the enemy, observe their abilities, and soon, even formulate a battle plan to attack the enemy.

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I'm a bit surprised no one else said anything considering the implications the idea brings to the setting.

All in all, it's a decent idea that would allow characters to have some fighting ability without being Mega Men, Hunters or Raiders. But yes, the details need to be worked out. For example:

• Which government is behind this initiative? Is it Legion or a particular country? If it's Legion, how does it relate to the military that Lumine introduced?
• What is the selection process for this experimental unit? Are there any standards other than bionic parts? For example, does the government do any physical or psychological testing, or a background check to determine if they're suitable for this?
• They get a new ability and a supporting AI, that's nice. But how are these features implemented? Special implants? Armor suits? Something else entirely?
• How powerful are they supposed to be? Can they stand up against Mavericks, Pseudoroids or even Mega Men? What are the limits to their abilities?

• Not Legion. Japan (yes, I'm obsessed about Japan). Their Government is named appropriately, "Elysium".
• They just take those willing to who have little to no family, or are Orphans. Background check is only a Criminal Record Check. The only testing is more of a process; they do Biological Enhancements, such as making their own bones and muscles stronger, and able to withstand running fast without tearing muscles.
• The AI is implemented directly into the Reploid/Human's head (if they have the proper Enhancements. They add it free otherwise). Armor Suits are given once they complete training to better ensure that they survive in battle without completely relying in their own enhancements and endurance.
• Japan has heard of the Mega Men, so during SAI's creation, they also worked on making them able to stand their own against Mega Men.
  Being Military, they are also trained to stand against Mavericks or Pseudoroids.

In total, becoming a SAI soldier, is a risky process, and few even die during the process. Some go missing for unknown reasons. There are very few SAI Soldiers, each being authorized by Government, and deployed around the world with the mission of hunting and killing any Mavericks or so.

... To sum:

Orphans/those with little to no family are chosen, body enhancements (other than bionic) are made, said enhancements can be dangerous, AI are implanted with the ability to be transfered. Abilities are placed DIRECTLY into the armour.

How is the name "Elysium" appropriate for a Japanese government? And how can Japan still exist as a country after the century-long period in which Neo Arcadia was the only habitable area in the world?

Also, why only orphans or those with a small family? How is that an issue?

No, I mean... The city which is home to SAI is "Elysium City". Years ago, Japan believed they had a divine mission which is what put the idea for "Elysium" in my head. I don't know what to call Japan as of now, but until I do, I'll just say Japan.

They chose Orphans or those with small family because the Government believed that if a Soldier died in the process of enhancements, training, or even battle, the family would protest against SAI or anything that might cause problems later on. If a soldier dies, they can't very well say "Died during Bionic Upgrades. Accident. Sorry" and not expect problems later on or legal issues in other places.

In other words, they're minimizing the amount of repercussions they'll have to deal with if something goes wrong.

Isn't this why candidates are usually required to sign a contract or similar form certifying that they knew the risks involved and participated willingly?

I'll get back to you on the names, but I really don't think referencing Elysium is a good idea.

IT'd be fine if a training accident or dieing in the line of duty, but... If they died in something that could be seen by others as sick (basically editing DNA and body structure) and such.

I'm not referencing Elysium from Legends, but... I could change it I guess.

This doesn't change the fact that an Elysium already exists (or will exist) and the association is inevitable. Using the name only brings about unnecessary confusion.

Just because it already exists in some branch of the franchise doesn't mean that we can't use the name for a fan-made production. As far as I can tell, if the reason and description is good and thought out, it should be fine.

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. And personally, I don't think your reason for it is good enough; they would name their government, or the city of Project: SAI as "Elysium" (which isn't even a Japanese name) because they believe to have a "divine mission"? From my understanding of real history, what Japan did in the 20th Century was to deify (that's not a typo) the Emperor and force the population to follow the Shinto religion. That direction only led them to loss and tragedy. To adopt that belief again and use the title of "Heaven" would take serious hubris of them.

I know what Japan originally did as their divine mission, and Elysium I know isn't Japanese. It's Greek, and it's from Mythology, something CAPCOM tends to implement in their games. If you have a better name, then go ahead. Suggest it.