TV-Series
Description
The Dominator is a specialized firearm utilized by the Public Safety Bureau (PSB) in the anime Psycho-Pass 2. Its full technical designation is the 45MW.TRG Dominator Portable Psychological Diagnosis and Suppression System.
Background and Role in the Story: The primary function of the Dominator is to serve as the enforcement tool for the Sibyl System. When an Inspector or Enforcer aims the device at a person, it performs a scan to measure the target's Crime Coefficient. The weapon then automatically selects and unlocks a specific firing mode based on this numerical value. This system is designed to ensure that judgment and execution are handled by the system itself rather than by human discretion. In Psycho-Pass 2, the Dominator remains a central plot device, and its functionality is exploited by the antagonist, Kirito Kamui, who seeks to obtain and use the weapons for his own purposes against the Sibyl System.
Personality, Motivations, and Development: no info
Key Relationships: The Dominator is intrinsically linked to the will of the Sibyl System. It is the physical manifestation of the system's judgment. The weapon is tied to specific users; it will not activate for unauthorized personnel. Throughout Psycho-Pass 2, key characters such as Inspector Akane Tsunemori and Enforcer Sakuya Togane are frequently seen operating the weapon. The struggle to control and acquire Dominators forms a significant part of the season's conflict, as Kirito Kamui's group manages to steal several units.
Notable Abilities: The Dominator has several distinct modes that are unlocked depending on the target's Crime Coefficient. The Non-Lethal Paralyzer mode is typically used for targets with a moderate Crime Coefficient, firing a tranquilizing shot to subdue them without causing death. For targets with a very high Crime Coefficient, the weapon transforms into Lethal Eliminator mode, which physically disintegrates the target. A third mode, known as Destroy Decomposer, is applied in situations where the target is a non-biological object, such as a drone or a vehicle. The weapon is also shown to have limited ammunition for its more powerful modes; for instance, the Destroy Decomposer mode can only fire a total of four shots before needing to be recharged or replaced. An Assault Dominator variant exists for specialized, longer-range applications.
Background and Role in the Story: The primary function of the Dominator is to serve as the enforcement tool for the Sibyl System. When an Inspector or Enforcer aims the device at a person, it performs a scan to measure the target's Crime Coefficient. The weapon then automatically selects and unlocks a specific firing mode based on this numerical value. This system is designed to ensure that judgment and execution are handled by the system itself rather than by human discretion. In Psycho-Pass 2, the Dominator remains a central plot device, and its functionality is exploited by the antagonist, Kirito Kamui, who seeks to obtain and use the weapons for his own purposes against the Sibyl System.
Personality, Motivations, and Development: no info
Key Relationships: The Dominator is intrinsically linked to the will of the Sibyl System. It is the physical manifestation of the system's judgment. The weapon is tied to specific users; it will not activate for unauthorized personnel. Throughout Psycho-Pass 2, key characters such as Inspector Akane Tsunemori and Enforcer Sakuya Togane are frequently seen operating the weapon. The struggle to control and acquire Dominators forms a significant part of the season's conflict, as Kirito Kamui's group manages to steal several units.
Notable Abilities: The Dominator has several distinct modes that are unlocked depending on the target's Crime Coefficient. The Non-Lethal Paralyzer mode is typically used for targets with a moderate Crime Coefficient, firing a tranquilizing shot to subdue them without causing death. For targets with a very high Crime Coefficient, the weapon transforms into Lethal Eliminator mode, which physically disintegrates the target. A third mode, known as Destroy Decomposer, is applied in situations where the target is a non-biological object, such as a drone or a vehicle. The weapon is also shown to have limited ammunition for its more powerful modes; for instance, the Destroy Decomposer mode can only fire a total of four shots before needing to be recharged or replaced. An Assault Dominator variant exists for specialized, longer-range applications.