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Description
Asurada is a Super-Neuro-Computer, an artificial intelligence navigation system created by Hiroyuki Kazami for the Sugo Group's Cyber Formula racing teams. Designed to integrate advanced racing technology, it also emulates and acknowledges human emotions and rationales, enabling it to operate as a true partner and friend to its pilot to unlock their full potential.
Initially installed in the Asurada GSX, the system featured the most advanced AI of its time. Its near-limitless potential made it a target for theft, notably by Smith of Missing Link, who sought the technology for military applications. These attempts failed, and Asurada remained exclusively with Team Sugo.
The Asurada GSX possessed multiple operational modes. Its base form handled standard circuits. An Armored Mode, equipped with spikes and missiles, provided self-defense during initial transport. Marine Mode included hook shots, air balloons, and a rear jet turbine for traversing water. Rally Mode accommodated gravel surfaces, while Aero Mode offered enhanced aerodynamics for high-speed street circuits.
The AI became permanently linked to Hayato Kazami after an attack during transport to the Fujioka Qualifier Grand Prix. Forced to use the car to escape mercenaries, Hayato was registered by the driver ID lock as the sole authorized pilot, leading Team Sugo to appoint him as their primary driver. Throughout the 10th Cyber Formula World Grand Prix in 2015, the GSX played a central role in Hayato's development and races, though it sustained severe damage in a crash during Canadian Grand Prix qualifying when Hayato hallucinated his father's death.
After repairs, the machine competed in a non-championship Fireball crash race. In the final Japanese Grand Prix, it ran without pit stops for the first two-thirds of the race until tire failure prompted a switch to its successor, the Super Asurada SA-01, which secured the championship. Retired from competition, the Asurada GSX was placed in Team Sugo's museum.
The AI continued to evolve in later machines, including the Super Asurada AKF-11, which competed in the 11th championship. Asurada's collaborative partnership contrasts with systems like Al-Zard, a bio-computer introduced in a later season that controlled its pilot directly.
Initially installed in the Asurada GSX, the system featured the most advanced AI of its time. Its near-limitless potential made it a target for theft, notably by Smith of Missing Link, who sought the technology for military applications. These attempts failed, and Asurada remained exclusively with Team Sugo.
The Asurada GSX possessed multiple operational modes. Its base form handled standard circuits. An Armored Mode, equipped with spikes and missiles, provided self-defense during initial transport. Marine Mode included hook shots, air balloons, and a rear jet turbine for traversing water. Rally Mode accommodated gravel surfaces, while Aero Mode offered enhanced aerodynamics for high-speed street circuits.
The AI became permanently linked to Hayato Kazami after an attack during transport to the Fujioka Qualifier Grand Prix. Forced to use the car to escape mercenaries, Hayato was registered by the driver ID lock as the sole authorized pilot, leading Team Sugo to appoint him as their primary driver. Throughout the 10th Cyber Formula World Grand Prix in 2015, the GSX played a central role in Hayato's development and races, though it sustained severe damage in a crash during Canadian Grand Prix qualifying when Hayato hallucinated his father's death.
After repairs, the machine competed in a non-championship Fireball crash race. In the final Japanese Grand Prix, it ran without pit stops for the first two-thirds of the race until tire failure prompted a switch to its successor, the Super Asurada SA-01, which secured the championship. Retired from competition, the Asurada GSX was placed in Team Sugo's museum.
The AI continued to evolve in later machines, including the Super Asurada AKF-11, which competed in the 11th championship. Asurada's collaborative partnership contrasts with systems like Al-Zard, a bio-computer introduced in a later season that controlled its pilot directly.