With research beginning as early as the 2000s, mechanical augmentations became widespread by the 2020s. The only known way to counteract this is for the affected individual to take the anti-rejection drug, Neuropozyne, for the rest of their lives or else suffer from migraines, seizures, or even death. The most concerning of these is the body's rejection of the augmentations, known as Darrow Deficiency Syndrome. With technological advancement, it soon became the first method of augmentation which allowed people to assume superhuman abilities, albeit not without limitations. It is distinguished from basic limb prosthetics in that they interface directly with the central nervous system, as opposed to just the ends of peripheral nerves. Mechanical augmentation involves the use of cybernetics in order to improve or replace human body parts. Adam Jensen, Deus Ex: Human Revolution But what if we never need to feel weak or morally conflicted again?' ' In the past we've had to compensate for weaknesses, finding quick solutions that only benefit a few. For a list of augmentations, see #List of Mechanical Augmentations.Īdam Jensen, a highly augmented individual in the 2020s This article is about the overview of mechanical augmentations in the Deus Ex universe. Spoilers for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided follow!