Identity Disk
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An Identity disk is a Frisbee like device with multiple functions. Programs use identity disks to record anything they learn or do; they use them to hold special code or instructions from their Users; and they use them in combat as either a boomerang type weapon or as a small shield.
When used as a weapon, upon impact with another program, the disk blows right through the intended victim causing him or her to immediately derez. A program who has mastered the use of the disk can exercise incredible control over it. The program can even cause the disk to momentarily stop in flight causing the target program to possibly miss a block. Identity disks are very tough but can be broken by the impact of another identity disk thrown with enough force.
In the movie TRON, conscripted programs were issued identity disks and instructed that if they were to misplace their disk, they would be subject to immediate deresolution.
As mentioned earlier, the disk can be used to store information and to make communication with the users. In the movie, Tron used his disk to contact his user, Alan-One. Alan wrote data on Tron's disk that would be used to destroy the MCP.
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[edit] Identity Disks in Tron 2.0 (game)
In today's computers, some Identity Disks are very complex and are made from many pieces. These pieces can create projectiles, making the disk deadlier than ever. A program may use subroutines to implement these upgraded disks, and also use others.
[edit] Disk Primitive
The disk primitive acts like identity disks from the earlier era. They can be used to throw at enemies or block incoming disk attacks. In the game, you recieve your disk primitive from Byte in the tutorial stage.
[edit] Sequencer
Sequencers can only be used while the corresponding subroutine is in the system memory. It is a "rapid-fire" disc, launching multiple disks at an enemy at an energy cost. The amount of possible disks that can be thrown is directly related to the level of the subroutine. Sequencers can be used for blocking, but only when all disks have returned to the thrower.
[edit] Cluster
The cluster is one of the most powerful weapons in the game. Like the sequencer, it can only be used with the related subroutine installed. The cluster sends out many shards on impact, usually derrezing the opponent. It has a fairly high energy use.
[edit] Identity Disks in Tron Legacy
