Character Analysis Device

The Character Analysis Device, not to be confused with the Canon Analysis Device, is used to diagnose non-canon characters. If a Mary-Sue is detected, the letters flash red and a loud BEEEEEEP is emitted. A read-out might look something like this: [Laurel. Human female. Non-canon. Mary Sue.] In the Original Series, one of these was carried by Jay Thorntree.

There are several variations on the basic CAD model, including:


 * The Combined CAD, which combines the function of this with the Canon Analysis Device.
 * The Mini-CAD, designed for use by the Department of Fictional Psychology. To quote an earlier source, "the mini-CAD takes a reading not only of character status, but also of morphic stability and personality saturation. The "mini" is something of a misnomer: certainly the bit that takes the reading is a slim, spindle-shaped implement (excellent for ocular examination), but it hooks up to a full-sized computer monitor. A reading might look something like this: [Ilraen-Aroline-Fothergill. Andalite male, adult. BitOrigiBBBitOriginal character. Morphogenic manifold 99.999% stable. 49.359% saturation and climbing.]"