Spike's Chip

Lore & Background

The source does not describe the psychological toll of the chip, its role as a catalyst for redemption, or its removal by Warren Mears. The source does not state that the chip forced Spike to confront his nature or feelings for Buffy, nor that it pushed him toward a moral code or seeking a soul. The source does not mention the chip being removed after Spike proved loyalty.

In Their Own Story

The source does not describe any specific scene involving the chip, such as an alleyway encounter with thugs or Spike's inability to act. No such moment is recorded in the provided source material.

Reader's Guide

The source does not describe the chip's function as an internal shock collar, its targeting of neural pathways, or its effects such as excruciating pain and temporary paralysis. The source does not mention the chip's inability to affect feeding on animal blood or fighting demons, nor does it describe the chip as wielded passively or installed by Warren Mears under the Initiative's research.

Did You Know?

• The source does not provide any facts about the chip's creation, removal, or specific effects beyond inhibiting violence against humans.
• The source does not mention Warren Mears, the Watchers' Council, or the Initiative in connection with the chip.
• The source does not state when the chip first appeared or when it was removed.
• The source does not describe the chip as a micro-device or surgically implanted.
• The source does not provide any details about the chip's mechanism or limitations.