Was from a number of things. One highly publicized inspiration was Harlan Ellisons stories, The Solider and The man with the glass hand. If you've never watched them they are worth watching!
Soldier of the future - YouTube
and
The Outer Limits Full Episode (Demon With a Glass Hand) - IMDb
More on the plagarism issue
Terminator Origins: Harlan Ellison - YouTube
I think Luke getting his hand repaired was directly responsible for Arnold getting his hand repaired.
Any other glaring references or recycled ideas?
Also one of James Camerons earliest films, I see an early Hunter Killer
Xenogenesis by James Cameron
Soldier of the future - YouTube
and
The Outer Limits Full Episode (Demon With a Glass Hand) - IMDb
More on the plagarism issue
Terminator Origins: Harlan Ellison - YouTube
I think Luke getting his hand repaired was directly responsible for Arnold getting his hand repaired.
Any other glaring references or recycled ideas?
Also one of James Camerons earliest films, I see an early Hunter Killer
Xenogenesis by James Cameron