Images and physical presence
A projected image can reveal a system or place without making it physically present. Rya’s tangible humanoid interface is a different kind of manifestation.
Story record · spoilers through Episode 4
Shared projections and private overlays
Mateo’s visual overlays can be dimmed, moved or disabled. The armor demonstration in his room is a separate projection visible to Maggie and able to cast violet light onto surrounding surfaces. A projected weapon has no physical cutting power.
Recorded worlds
The peaceful views of Nubia are stored recordings of unverified age. They are not a live feed and cannot establish the present safety of the people or places depicted.