THE NEXUS
Typical Actions and Tests
Matrix Perception​
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File search is matrix perception test with the threshold set by GM based on how hidden it is and what PCs know of it.
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Some Devices may be running silent
1. Unopposed Perception test to see if any device running silent (Computer + Int) Need 1 hit
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2. Another Perception test vs Device R + Sleaze
one net hit finds it, extra give more info about it
Control Device Action
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Skill + Att [action] v. Int + firewall
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Electronic Warfare + Int [Sleaze] v. Int + Firewall
(If no skill test involved)
Builds OS
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Requires marks depending on action type
1 mark = free; 2 marks = simple; 3 marks = complex
Spoof Command
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Hacking + Int [Sleaze] v. Log + Firewall
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Give a command to a device as if you were owner. Must have a mark on owner, not the target.
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Builds OS
Log on to your Grid
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Hop to another grid?
(If no access - BF or HotF)
Overwatch Starts
Now
Direct Connection -> Device
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Uses Devices Ratings
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No Noise/Distance Issues
Wireless -> Device
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Uses Device Rating or Master devices/Hosts Rating
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Noise + Distance Pen
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Wireless -> Host
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Uses Host Ratings
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Noise not Distance Pen
Place Mark
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If device slaved to host - Mark on device = Mark on host
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Brute Force is Attack = Cyber Combat + Log [Attack] vs Wil (Host R) + Firewall
(Success = Alert and 1 dmg/2 net hit; Fail = No alert but 1 box dmg per net hit to self)
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Hack on the Fly is Sleaze = Hacking + Log [Sleaze] vs Int (Host R) + Firewall
(Success = No alert and 1 perception/2 net hits; Fail = Mark on you and target alerted)
Enter Host
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GM starts patrol IC clock
(Patrol IC Scan = Host R x 2 vs Logic + Sleaze)
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While on host have Direct connection to slave Dev
Manipulate Device/Icon
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Uses Device Ratings
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Noise
MATRIX VIDEO LINKS
HACKING HOSTS
MATRIX NOISE
EDIT FILE
MATRIX SPOTTING
REPAIRING MATRIX DMG
OVERWATCH SCORE
MARKS IN THE MATRIX
PLACING MARKS IN THE MATRIX
BRICKING GEAR
DECKING BASICS
Edit File Action
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Computer + Intuition vs Int (Device R) + Firewall
Doesn't build OS
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1 net success = Edit file
(Change 1 pic; 1 paragraph; several sec of video)
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Can edit feeds from streaming devices in real time
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For ongoing activities - 1 net success
Uses 1 complex action per CT
Check for Encryption & Data Bombs!
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Matrix perception on icon
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Use crack file to defeat encryption
(Hacking + Logic [Attack] v. Protection Rating x 2)
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Use Defuse Databomb to defuse
(Software + Intuition [Firewall] v. Data Bomb Rating x 2)
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Snoop a Stream on marked target
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Electronic Warfare + Intuition [Sleaze] v. Logic + Firewall
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Builds OS