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For a detailed list, see the [[T-Doll Index]]. There are 412 429 playable Tactical Dolls as of 29 July 20233 March 2024.

Imprint Technology (烙印技术, sometimes translated "Branding" by fans), officially called "ASST" for Advance Statistic Session Tool,<ref name=Handbook /> is a software relying on compiled code to improve the proficiency of a T-Doll with specific tools and weapons,<ref name=Files2G /> providing them an "instinctual" feel of how to best employ it<ref name=Glossary /> while also being able to track its real-time location.<ref name=Handbook /><ref name=M1919 /> It's an implementation of Etching Theory (蚀刻理论), a general concept to let two objects form a standalone connection<ref name=Glossary /> that [[Persica]] derived from Relic technology.<ref name=Handbook />

Dummies can operate without a mainframe when activated in autonomous operation mode, but they lack the authorizations to perform some actions like opening fire without order from the mainframe or a human, which reduces the threat level of hacked dummies. The memories of the dummy can later be merged into the mainframe's neural cloud.<refname=ModelL>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Model L|AR|3}} Instant Midnight Execution Nocturnal Executioner costume story}}</ref> Dummies can be remote-controlled by a human operator but this is a very rarely used function.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|C96|HG|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref>

Neural Cloud (心智云图) (inconsistently capitalized in official sources, also translated "Digi-Mind" in the original text,<ref>[https://m.weibo.cn/status/FEX3AtK5N Weibo - Original announcement of the “Digi-Mind Update System”]</ref><ref>{{cite|ab2|p.291}}</ref> "Neursoul" in some screens of [[Project Neural Cloud]] and "Mindmap" in early fan-translations) is the AI system serving as the mind of T-Dolls. It can be compared to their "soul",<ref>{{cite|pnc|Worldview - Neural Cloud}}</ref> or their operating system. Neural Cloud is a proprietary recording system having the advantage to be transferable to and from a mainframe to protect a T-Doll's memories from being lost if they are destroyed during operations.<ref name=Timeline /> The Doll's memory can then be downloaded into a new body.<ref name=Glossary /> Cases of multiple instances of the same Neural Cloud being downloaded into different bodies are purposefully avoided and occur extremely rarely from hardware malfunction, but the differing individuals can be merged back in such cases.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Type 56|RF|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade Story}}</ref> Much like ordinary humans, dolls can gain experience in combat, the longer they spend in sorties the better bonded they are with their weapon, on top of tactical knowledge, thus making them more effective at combat. This is why preserving their Neural Cloud is important.<ref name=100Shiki />

However, memories stored at Level III cannot be transferred out of the body<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|UMP45|SMG|5|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade Story 3}}</ref> and the data integrity of a Neural Cloud will slowly decay over time,<ref>{{cite|pnc|[[Python (PNC)]] quotes}}</ref> even faster in case of frequent downloads and gradual repair of the same mainframe body.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Type 56|RF|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade Story 1, Type 56 momentarily loses sight because of frequent backup damage.}}</ref> Anomalous events causing a cascade of malfunctions in the neural cloud is called a “neural meltdown” (心智解体 or 心智融毁, in some contexts “neural cloud self-destruction” or “melted down”), causing a seizure-like bodily reaction. Meltdowns are usually caused by electronic attacks,<ref name=C72Melt /><ref>{{cite|gfl|sc|E5-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|In Polarized Light, 13-4 and UMP45's third Neural Upgrade story, the result of the original [[Parapluie]] virus is described as a meltdown}}</ref> but can be a response to heavy emotional stress.<ref>{{cite|gfl|8-3E}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|9-1N}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AK-74U|SMG|5|costume=costume1}}'s Lily of the Valley costume story}}</ref><refname=100Shiki>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Type 100|SMG|5|costume=costume1}}'s Treasure Buried Deep Within costume story}}</ref> A meltdown that is not quickly resolved can leave the Doll critically incapacitated<ref name=C72Melt>{{cite|gfl|7-2E|Dreamer describes M4A1's condition at the end of Chapter 7 as a meltdown}}</ref> or completely destroy the data in the neural cloud. This might be an intended effect in order to prevent the capture of a Doll's data.<ref>{{cite|gfl|11-4|[[K]] triggers a neural meltdown of [[Marlohe]] to prevent data capture}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|10-4N|Kar98k prepares to self-destruct her neural cloud}}</ref> A meltdown is automatically triggered for Dolls that try to bypass their limits on attacking humans,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ct|ELID-Infected}}</ref> and it is also used for a Doll's final disposal.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|UMP9|SMG|5|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade story 2}}</ref>

Regular periods of "sleep" are necessary for Dolls to clear their memory cache.<ref>{{cite|gfl|8-2|{{doll name|M16A1|AR|4}} mentions that Sangvis Ringleaders sleep to clear their cache}}</ref><ref name=RO94>{{cite|gfl|9-4|{{doll name|RO635|SMG|5}} must sleep after overusing her command module.}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Notebook/Operation Mermaid]], {{doll name|Type 88|MG|5|costume=costume2}} Anti-Drowning Accessories costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|pnc|[[PNC Story/Symphonic Reprise Nodes]]}}</ref> An overloaded cache will hinder a Doll's processing capacity and cause her to make mistakes or malfunction.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Beretta Model 38|SMG|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade Story 4, M38 can't operate properly because her previous owner doesn't let her “sleep”.}}</ref> Standard Dolls are not able to dream<ref>{{cite|gfl|8-2E}}</ref> but may involuntarily access old memories,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|KSVK|RF|5|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade Story 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Notebook/Witch's Forest]], {{doll name|F1|SMG|3|costume=costume1}} Black Magic Dark Sorceress Academy costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|pnc|Gastronomic Journey Part 2}}</ref> or suffer from hallucinations as a side-effect of neural cloud instability<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|GSh-18|HG|4|costume=costume2}} Neural Upgrade Story 4}}</ref> or during self-diagnosis and repair.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Notebook/Christmas Eve Express]], {{doll name|G36|AR|4|costume=costume6}}'s Every Child's Christmas X'mas Dream costume story}}</ref> A lack of storage space may cause a Doll to not be able to create more memories, causing other malfunctions.<ref name=Hanyang>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Hanyang Type 88|RF|4|costume=costume2}} Neural Upgrade Story 2.}}</ref>

Griffin and Kryuger T-Dolls retain their Emotions Module, which some T-Dolls consider unnecessary because it also enables them to feel various forms of stress.<ref>{{cite|gfl|5-5|{{doll name|M4 SOPMOD II|AR|4}} questions why [[AR Team]] T-Dolls retain their emotions modules.}}</ref><refname=Veccos1>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Vector|SMG|5|costume=costume1}} Kitty Paws costume story}}</ref> These emotions are derived from the Neural Cloud preset seed of the Doll, making them deterministic to some degree, but they are also influenced by the Doll's own experiences during their operational lifetime. Each Doll's unique personality is the sum of their preset and memories.<ref name=RO4 /><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]]|Becoming a Star - Priceless Sincerity}}</ref> Most Dolls quickly learn to control the intensity of their preset quirks and biases, but this might be more difficult depending on their life experiences.<ref name=Suomi4>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Suomi|SMG|6|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade Story 4}}</ref> A Doll's social interaction modules may be geared towards specific kinds of conversational stances depending on their target market.<ref>{{cite|pnc|''Magrasea's Lang Syne'', Vibrato 3}}</ref>

*{{doll name|S.A.T.8|SG|5}} (in [[Notebook/Witch's Forest|Witch's Forest]])<ref group=note>The translation of {{doll name|S.A.T.8|SG|5|costume=costume2}}'s Pumpkin Bunches Skewers costume story incorrectly claims she has an electronic warfare module, when she is in fact using electronic warfare “capabilities” (功能). In {{doll name|Bren|MG|3|costume=costume2}}'s Jack The Trine costume story, S.A.T.8 explicitly says she has no dedicated electronic warfare module (模块).</ref>

T-Dolls can also consume food and drinks (including alcohol<ref name=CalicoSkin />) to generate energy and may enjoy eating,<ref>{{cite|gfl|aw|1-3, [[AR Team]] mentions the need for rations and their beneficial effects on morale}}</ref> (saliva is even used in a side-story to identify a Doll),<ref name=ModelL /> but the conversion efficiency to usable power is low, which is why food is not usually used outside of emergency situation.<ref name=BF404>{{cite|gfl|[[Bounty Feast]]|''Hide Behind the Wall!''}}</ref> {{NeedSource|Efficient but unpalatable MREs can be usedRegardless of efficiency, but some T-G&K Dolls have their own tastes in cuisinemuch prefer regular food to the MREs they use during missions.}} <ref name=PKP2 /> {{doll name|M4 SOPMOD II|AR|4}}, a long-range tracking specialist with long operational efficiency, was able to operate in combat situation without recharging for about 24 hours straight<ref>{{cite|gfl|9-1E}}</ref> while the command-type T-Doll {{doll name|RO635|SMG|5}} could complete a recharge plus cache clearing cycle in about one hour.<ref>{{cite|gfl|9-4}}</ref>

As a rule of thumb, Machine Gun Dolls have heavier bodies.<ref>{{cite|gfl|LOFT - Eames Chair [[Dorm]] [[Furniture]] description}}</ref> In {{doll name|MG3|MG|4}}'s case, her stouter body frame enabled her to embark more powerful servomotors, while her ample chest housed bigger power units and anti-ballistic gel to protect her neural core.<ref name=MG31>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|MG3|MG|5|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade Story 1}}</ref> Certain models such as the [[Svarog Heavy Industries]] [[Zion|CRAR]] are heavier than normal due to their integrated safety equipment. The bodies of military-grade T-Dolls like M4A1 and [[Task Force DEFY]] are bulletproof for small and medium calibers.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pl|Aperture}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|13-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|dr|Animal Chess}}</ref> A Doll's skin emits the same warmth as a human's.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Lewis|MG|5|costume=costume2}} Holy Night Promise costume story}}</ref>

The average service life of a Doll is 20 years. It can be extended by upgrading the Neural Cloud and swapping bodies.<ref name=PP19>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|PP-19|SMG|5|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade Story 1}}</ref> The oldest known Doll is {{doll name|IDW|SMG|2}}, who was activated at some point between 2056<ref>{{cite|pnc|[[Betty/Profile|Betty's profile]]}}</ref> and 2062, and was still active in 2092.<ref>{{cite|rc|2-2}}</ref>

*{{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}} (according to [[Vector]]<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Vector|SMG|5|costume=costume1}} Kitty Paws costume story}}<Veccos1 /ref> and herself... she repeats it ''a lot'')<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|WA2000|RF|5|costume=costume1}} Haunted Castle costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Valhalla]]|Ending}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]], [[Griffin Recollection/Weekend Poker Night|Weekend Poker Night]] 2, 3 & 10}}</ref>

*{{doll name|M950A|HG|5}} (according to herself)<refname=CalicoSkin>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|M950A|HG|5|costume=costume4}} The Warbler and the Rose costume story}}</ref><ref name=FNCCos2>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|FNC|AR|3|costume=costume2}} Strawberry Cake & Garden Cosmos costume story}}</ref>*{{doll name|PKP|MG|5}} (according to herself)<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|PKP|MG|5|costume=costume4}} Dignified Bamboo costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|PKP|MG|5|costume=costume3}} Silver Star costume story}}</ref><refname=PKP2>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|PKP|MG|5|costume=costume2}} L.A.D.Y costume story}}</ref>*{{doll name|Zas M21|AR|5}} (according to [[FNC]])<ref name=FNCCos2 />

Prior to enlisting, T-Dolls serving in [[Griffin and Kryuger]] worked various professions within society: {{doll name|AK-74U|SMG|5}} is rumored to have worked in retail prior to G&K service,<ref name="character_setting">Character description on their announcement picture</ref> {{doll name|T-CMS|RF|3}} worked as a kindergarten teacher<ref name="character_setting" /> and {{doll name|PPK|HG|2}} as a private nanny,<ref name=PPK4>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|PPK|HG|4|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade Story 4}}</ref> {{doll name|RMB-93|SG|3}} was an office worker for a financial company,<ref name=RMBCostume>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|RMB-93|SG|3}} Untouchable Moonlight Lover Beyond Reach Costume Story}}</ref> {{doll name|TEC-9|HG|3}} worked for a criminal organization,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|TEC-9|HG|3}} adjutant quote}}</ref> {{doll name|Thunder|HG|4}} was tortured as part of her job,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Thunder|HG|4}} Dream of the Black Swan 's Dream costume story}}</ref> while {{doll name|S.A.T.8|SG|5}} had the longest known service record : she worked as a part timer convenience store and luxury hotel clerk, animal breeder and in a child nursery.<ref>{{doll name|S.A.T.8|SG|5}}'s artist [https://twitter.com/NINLION/status/1169747597101191169Twitter post, 6 September 2019]</ref>

Doll clothing and fashion of choice varies with their personality, and they wear a great variety of clothes, hair styles, accessories and light body modifications like piercings. Being similarly shaped to humans, they have complete compatibility with clothing designed for humans,<ref>{{cite|gfl|2018's Sweet Oath event described G&K service T-Dolls were hired by wedding outfit tailors and served as clothing models}}</ref> {{NeedSource|Dolls can purchase their clothing of desire on their own or wear any employer issued uniforms.}} Some elite Dolls consider it a demonstration of their skill to be sporting long hair despite its impracticality in combat.<ref>{{cite|pnc|[[Clukay/Quotes|Clukay's Quotes]]}}</ref> Some Dolls have drone or animal companions, like {{doll name|FO-12|SG|5}}, {{doll name|DP-12|SG|5}}, {{doll name|M1897|SG|3}}, {{doll name|TAC-50|RF|5}}, {{doll name|MG36|MG|5}}, {{doll name|Ballista|RF|5}}, {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}, {{doll name|Honey Badger|SMG|4}}, {{doll name|M500|SG|3}}, {{doll name|P226|HG|3}}, {{doll name|MAG-7|SG|4}} and {{doll name|Steyr Scout|RF|3}}.

I.O.P. is capable of producing T-Dolls merely from data description of a human, achieving pinpoint precision on all exterior features and flawlessly mimicking the personality. Every member of Schicksal Valkyrja had their data collected by I.O.P. and T-Dolls flawlessly resembling themselves were left behind when they departed from the world.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Hitoribocchi]]}}</ref> [[Gray]] had a Doll replica of [[Minor Characters#Eugene Rugosa|Lucas Rugosa]] made long after his death.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|35-R3}}</ref> It is however illegal to make a doll resembling an existing human<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Butterfly in a Cocoon]]|Reflection}}</ref> after one originally created for entertainment was used in a political crime. Secret services still make use of convincing and expensive Dolls doubles of their agents to act as decoys.<ref>{{cite|gfl|11-5|[[K]] uses a Doll double to escape a [[Paradeus]] attack}}</ref>