EMH Mark V

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The EMH Mark V's standard holographic template.

The EMH Mark V is the most recent hologram developed by Lewis Zimmerman for standard starship deployment.

Program Deployment

Upon most refits and constructions of newer vessels, EMH Mark V's have been installed. Classes like the Enterprise Class and Diligent Class come with the EMH Mark V pre-installed.

Features

Direct Interface

Previous EMH models were completely seperate from the ship's computer, to more closely emulate human behavior. However, efficiency in emergency situations has promoted the process of linking the EMH program directly with the ship's computer, on a limited basis. The EMH's ability to read computer data is identical to a computer console, where an access code is required to access various parts of the ship's systems. The EMH's access code allows it to access medical records and the library computer. Access to any ship functions and command structures is strictly prohibited.

Program processing capability does not permit the program to access the computer and function physically at the same time, so the program will cease motion for a short time while downloading data from the computer. During the time, it has been noted that the eyes of the hologram lose their human appearance. Whether this is a programming glitch, or an intentional notifier of digital activity designed by Zimmerman, Starfleet is unsure.

Core Programming Directives

The First Directive

An EMH's first directive is always the medical care and well-being of organic life forms. On medical grounds, an EMH will do whatever is necessary to preserve life.

The Second Directive

The "Second Directive" was a function added to the EMH's programming by Starfleet after Zimmerman finished his design for the program. It was added to address Starfleet's concerns about holograms who continually acted "over-independent". The second directive ensures that as long as it does not violate the first directive, the EMH Mark V must follow all orders given to it by any member of the crew of the starship it is assigned to. The program is not compelled to follow the orders of Starfleet personnel from other vessels.