It has been noted, that if the electrodes were focused around nerves in certain clusters, like the base of the skull, middle of the back, hands an other sensitive areas, the Type-78 could be used as an interrogation and torture device. Mid to High level bursts of electricity through the electrodes directly stimulated pain receptors in the body. Due to traditional forms of punishment overwhelming the nervous system, after a time the brain ceases to feel anything. However, the type-78 could continually shift the stimulation from one nerve cluster to another, keeping the subject in a constant state of discomfort.