Editing Savage Shadowrun AE Conversion

6. '''Better than Bad''': this idea is more about the theme or mood then setting, that I want to run... the heroes are really heroes and protectors of a small community or group. The might still take corp jobs to fund their cause(s) but they are also working (on the cheap) for the locals making their community better.

The timeline where my game is set in the late 2060s, after the election and assassination of Dunkelzahn, the appearance of Ghostwalker in Denver, etc.

:THe UCSA is a far more authoritarian and powerful than in the base game. The Megacorp found out early that running law enforcement, social services, military and base government function was expensive. Sure they have para-military forces and desert war-games but these are small scale. They don't want to shoulder the costs. Hence most corps pay a basic Corporate Tax to the various governments so they can focus on profits.  

:'''''Multiple Languages''''' - start with native in a d8 and start with ½ Smarts dice in additional languages at d6. Most common languages in the Seattle Metroplex in the 2060's are English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinesse (Cantonese and Mandarin), Citispeak (kind of a mix of street slang from most of the locale languages), Or'zet (local Orkish street slang but also spoken by the Cascade Orks), Sperethiel (Elvish), Cascade Crow and Salish. There are others but most folk speak at least one of these languages.

* Characters start with three months of their Low Lifestyle rent paid for have 3 basic Individual Contacts of their choosing whom they can go to for information and rumors and Network with (SWAE pg. 133). With the CONNTECT Edge a character gains 3 additional contacts of any category – Agency, Corp, Criminal, Magical Societies, etc. These contacts can either be Low-level 'friends for life' (they will go out of their way to aid/help you) or Mid-level friendly,

'''Grace''': base Agility and Smarts of a d6 in each and a  max starting of a d12+1 in each.</br>

'''Impudent''': Elven are attractive and trend to be treated well by almost everyone, creating a bit of an elitist attitude. Elves have the Quirk (Minor—Mild sense of superior) Hindrance.</br>

[[File:SR.D5.spell.jpg | 300px | left]]'''TROLL'''</br>  

'''Big''': particularly large in a world where most others aren’t. He subtracts 2 from Trait rolls when using equipment that wasn’t specifically designed for his race and cannot wear their armor or clothing. Equipment, food, and clothing cost double the listed price. Firerms also have an increased cost of +10% (to have bigger handles and triggers) but melee weapon do not require any increase.</br>

'''MYSTERIOUS CYBERWARE''' (Minor or Major): You have an unknown piece (or pieces) of Cyberware implanted within your body by an unknown source. The Minor version it is just mysterious and the GM might cause you some minor adverse effects every 4-5 game sessions. The Major form counts as 1.0 points of Strain and the GM may cause some adverse effects against player every 1-3 games.</br>

'''STOIC''' (Seasoned, Arcane Background): This character has learned how to regain Power Points back quickly at least once a day. With one minute ritual of full concentration by the character she regains 2d6 Power Points +2 per Rank over Novice (i.e. Seasoned, Veteran, Heroic and Legendary and up to her maximum Power Points). She cannot use this ritual again for 24 hours.</br>

'''CORPORATE ADAPT/MAGE/SHAMAN''' (Novice, Arcane Background – Adapt, Mage or Shaman, Smarts d8+, Occultism d6+; cannot have Street Adapt/Mage/Shaman edge): this adapt or spellcaster (normally a Mage) is use to the ins and outs of corporate lives and has received formal training of his or her magical traditions. Due to how this training uses cybernetic implants, they receive extra training on how to overcome it. They can ignore 1.0 points of Strain penalty when casting their spells. ''Note this has no affect on others casting beneficial spells onto you''</br>

'''DIGITAL COWBOY/GIRL''' (Novice, Hacking d6+, Datajack Imlant): You are an expert in the digital world. While you are using full emersion in the Matrix you gain a bonus +1 to all your Matrix Skills (Browse, Search, Sneak and Trickers) checks and when +2 with the Sleaze and Spoof programs.</br>

'''GHOST TALKER''' (Seasoned, Arcane Background – Mage or Shaman; Occultism d8+): The character has learned to speak with ghosts and spirits in astral space and gain information that they would normally not share. This grants the spell caster the ability to take a full minute of concentration to ask a question that a local spirits or ghost might know by making a Faith or Spellcasting check. The GM has the final say but most spirits have limited information about their area or a ghost might know how it died (but it might not) and give some basic information of other spirits or metahumans that have passed through the area recently, etc.</br>

:'''Cab Driver''' - he knows the city well and might known a lot of out of way places/  

:'''Fixer''' – good for getting jobs but also connecting people who need things with through the provide things (be they goods & services, intell, etc).  

:'''Government Agent''' - a low to mid government agent like with the federal or local government, maybe a FBI field agent or metroplex auditor, etc. Good intel in their field and maybe knows whats going on around them.

Magic uses the basic Power System from SWAE Powers. There are four basic types of Magic using traditions in this setting – the '''''Adapt''''' (those that turn their magic inward to enhance their abilities and their body and mind), '''''Mages''''' (those spellcasters of the Hermetic or formal learning leaning), '''''Shamanic''''' (those casters of the more intuitive learning) and '''''Technomancers''''' (those who can connect with an enter the Matrix without equipment). Technomachers are covered under the Matrix later. The other three types of magic users are covered here.

''NOTE that the Teleport and Summon Ally powers are not used in this setting. Summon Ally has been replaced by Summon Elemental or Spirit (see New Spells) and Sprits (see Technomancers).''

:'''Duration''': 10

''Summon Elemental'' or ''Spirit'' (or ''Sprite'') allows the character to summon an Elemental or Spirit from astral space (or Sprites from the Matrix, see Technomancers). A Mage can summon either an Air, Earth, Fire or Water Elemental while the Shaman may summon an Air (called Sky), Earth (called Land), Water (called Lake or Sea or River) and a Beast Spirits (spirits and elementals are exactly the same just called different things). It materializes anywhere in Range and with a raise on the arcane skill check its’ has a level of Resilient as well. The elemental acts on its creator’s Action Card and follows her commands to the best of its abilities. It has no personality, creativity, or emotions. When the power ends or the ally is incapacitated, it fades into nothingness, leaving no trace behind. How powerful the elemental is depends on the rank of the caster. At Novice level she can summon a basic Elemental type listed in the Bestiary SWAE p. 182-3. The Beast Spirit is listed below. Note that all Elementals and . Summoning an Elemental or Spirit at higher Rank increases their abilities, etc. as listed.

All spirits and Elementals are '''Quicksilver''' fast. When Manifested physically they can take two actions a round (ignoring 2 penalties from Multi-Actions). </br>

All Spirits and Elementals are also '''Hardy''' (SWADE pg. 177) </br>

Spirts and Elementals are also '''Duel-Naturer''' which means when they are manifesting phyically they still see into Astral Space at the same time. This is not Distracting for them and as such they can see anyone under the effects of a Power and ignore disgues, illusions and invisibility (as they see right through these affects) and can see the true forms of shapeshifters, etc. See Paracritters for more</br>

:* '''Elemental''': No additional damage from Called Shots, ignores 1 point of Wound penalties, doesn’t breathe, immune to disease and poison. Gain +2 to recover from Shaken and Stunned and take only ½ damage from Firearms

Mentor Spirits grant the magic user certain benefits to skills and spells, the character may choice any two listed under each type. For example the Adversary grants +1 bonus to Fighting and Intimidate Skills, or +2 to casting the Boost/Lower Trait and Fear spells. A character who takes the Adversary can pick any TWO of these to gain bonuses to. Each Mentor also lists any Hindrances that the magic user must take as part of their listed ones. These reflect the ideals that the character was drawn to this Mentor or the Mentor was drawn to the character.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 bonus to Fighting and/or Intimidate Skills, and/or +2 to casting the Boost/Lower Trait and/or Fear spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following +1 bonus Electronics, Repair, and/or Science Skills, and/or +2 to casting Barrier and/or Growth/Shrinking spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Fighting and/or Survival Skills, and/or +2 to casting Protection and/or Smite spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to the Athletics, Fighting and/or Healing Skills and/or +2 to casting Empathy and/or Healing spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Stealth and/or Taunt Skills and/or +2 to casting the Illusion and/or Invisibility spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 with Intimidate and/or Notice Skills and/or +2 to casting Fear, Light/Darkness (Darkness only) and/or Zombie spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Intimidate and/or Persuasion Skills and/or +2 to casting Burst and/or Protection spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Gambling, Intimidate, Persuasion and/or Taunt Skills, +2 to casting Protection and/or Smite spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Notice and/or Stealth Skills and/or +2 to casting Beast Friends and/or Detect/Conceal Arcana spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Intimidate and/or Notice Skills and/or casting Farsight and/or Fly spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Academic and/or Science Skills and/or +2 to casting Burst (Fire trappings only) and/or Environmental Protection.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Healing and/or Survival Skills and/or +2 to casting Beast Friends and/or Healing

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Persuasion Skills and/or +2 to casting Illusion and/or Puppet spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Fighting and/or Intimidate Skills and/or +2 to casting Bolt, Blast and/or Burst spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Persuasion and/or Stealth Stils and/or +2 to casting Illusion and/or the Light/Darkness spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Intimidate and/or Survival Skills and/or +2 to casting Arcane Protection, Banish and/or Protection.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Healing Skills and/or +2 to casting Growth (aspect only) and/or Protection spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Notice and/or Stealth Skills and/or +2 to casting Divination and/or Darksight spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 with Stealth and/or Taunt Skills and/or +2 to casting Illusion and/or Invisibility spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 with Notice and/or Taunt Skills and/or +2 with Illusion and/or Suggestion spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Survival Skills and/or +2 to casting Environmental Protection and/or the Slow/Speed spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Persuasion and/or Taunt Skills, and/or +2 to casting Puppet, Slumber and/or Stun spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Fighting Skills and/or +2 to casting Havoc and/or Smite spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Notice and/or Persuasion Skills , and/or +2 to casting Detect/Conceal Arcana, Divination and/or Speak Languages spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Intimidate and/or Notice Skills, and/or +2 to casting Darksight Farsight and/or Remote Viewing spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Persuasion, Stealth and/or Taunt Skills, and/or +2 to Detect/ Conceal Arcana and/or Suggestion.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Intimidate Skills and/or +2 to casting Light/Darkness and/or Remote Viewing spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Taunt and/or Thievery Skills and/or +2 to casting Disguise and/or Illusion spells.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Athletics and/or Fighting Skills and/or +2 to casting Protection and/or Warriors Gifts.

:'''Advantages''' (chose any two of the following): +1 to Fighting and/or Survival Skills and/or +2 to casting Protection and/or Smite spells.

The wireless Matrix is made up of thousands of individual ‘Nodes’ (something like modern day cellphone towers) each with its’ own signal strength that creates an overlapping systems without breaks in every modern Metroplex. Corporations also support their own Nodes along with the public infrastructure. Almost every device at this time is wireless and can and will broadcast its information out to the world for all to see and use. This includes your home or apartment appliances, window shades, maglocks, comlinks, cyberware, vehicles, drones, etc. Basically anything electronic has a wireless connection so that it can be view and talk to other wireless devices. This way if you are running low on Soy Milk, your refrigerator can tell you about it and your Harley will let you know when you need to change the oil again. Your cyberware and comlink can receive automatic system updates from the corporate you purchased it from for software patches and upgrades, etc.

Active Users can immerse themselves into this Augmented Reality (AR) wireless world to view and access the information there. This allows them to ‘see’ other AR uses basic information along with hundreds if not thousands of wireless ads and banners. This information is overlaid onto the uses field of vision but does not block it (although it can be overloaded with too much information in some high-spam traffic areas). In order to project ones conscious into the Matrix requires the Emersion ability (either with a Simsense rig or Datajack implant). To manipulate the Matrix requires the Hacking skill and Programs.

A comlink is basically an advanced personal computer, PDA and cellphone. When in 'active user' mode, anyone can see your basic display information in AR as is ‘projected’ out into the wireless world. They can contact you and project visual ads or banners to you. This is called an Active User mode and is how many SINers operate.  

The Matrix is built upon millions of different broadcasting Nod Systems that create the virtual structures that act as a real structures to the Matrix Personas and users. A Host is the center of multiple Nod Systems that support an individual sites such as a Corporate Matrix site (think websites of old), Chat rooms, Data sharing sites, News broadcast sites, library sites, government agencies and public access sites, etc. But also illegal chat room, Shadow sites, Warzane sharing sites, etc.

For simplistic sake I am using a modified version of Cyberspace (for the Matrix) and Jockeys (for Riggers) found in Spawlrunners. The rules are included below for those without the PDF. 

Before we get into the rules, there are a few terms we use to describe various rules elements or technology. These terms are presented here so you can familiarize yourself with them before reading further.

:'''Active Users''': whenever anyone with a comlink that is on and broadcasting a signal, that person is an Active User. They are viewing the Matrix (generally via AR) and can see information (text, advertisements, other AR users, etc.) that is being broadcasted out via a Nodes. A user can operate in '''Hidden Moe''' where their data is keep private and the can only communicate with Nods that grant them permission. Their broadcast signal is still detectable but their information and conversions are private.

:'''AR''' (Augment Reality): With an active user comlink a user can view the world around her via AR which is often called an enhanced version of the real world which is achieved via digital visual elements, sounds or other sensory stimuli that is experienced. Often in commerical area with lots of advertising this can be ads tailored to an individuals but can also include basic data of other active users who are broadcasting that data out for all to see. See Emersion levels below.

:'''Back-Door''': A back door is slang for a secret Access port that can bypass certain levels of a Network Host security. For example this could allow a decker to gain Access to a Tier IV security area without first bypassing or Accessing the lower Tier security areas and gets the deccker straight to the Network Host.

:'''Closed Host''': A Host system that does not have access to the Matrix. This is often done by paranoid and ultra security minded corps or government agencies where they store their most secretive and sensative data. Often the case for where the real pay dirt might be located and why a Decker might follow a team when breaking into a physical site.

:'''Computer System''': A computer system is a term to describe anything with a microprocessor and wireless connectivity. A computer system might be a cyberarm, a comlink, a broadcasting Node, any kind of vehicle, drone or a security system; In 2060s the possibilities are endless. Basically, if it has a microprocessor, it can be hacked via the wireless signal it emits. Hacking a computer system also gives you direct access to any devices linked to the system. See Devices for more information.

:'''Counter Hacking''': Counter hacking is the process by which a person defends herself against an unwanted intrusion into a computer system or device. This is accomplished by making an opposed Hacking skill check (the person counter hacking gains their Firewall rating as a bonus to this check). You can attempt this roll untrained if you need to. The winner of the opposed roll is either booted from the system or remains logged in, as the case may be. If booted the hacker suffers a -2 to future hacking attempts against this computer system for the rest of the scene.

:'''Device''': A device is an object that is linked to a computer system in some way, much like your home printer, microphone or web camera that is connected to your computer or comlink (in to 2060s desktops are rare). Most devices are wirelessly linked to a computer, though some can be hardwired with cables or nano wires (especially with Cyberware for 'security reasons). Common devices are alarm systems of all types, door maglocks, security cameras and systems (like weapons), elevators and even items you can sync up with your comlink. Some devices can only be hacked by gaining access to the computer system to which they are linked, while others can be hacked directly.

:'''Dumpshock''' and '''Logging Off''': when a decker is forced off the Matrix (not just booted from a systems) this can cause her to suffer Dumpshock (see Matrix Combat) as it is not very safe. A decker could suffer dumpshock also by unplugging his Persona from the Matrix as an Action but when using Cold or Hot EMersion, this is also dangerous and requires a Spirit check. A failures causes the decker to be Distracted and Vulnerable for 2d6 rounds (see SWADE pg. 100). Critical failure causes the decker to be Stunned for 1d6 rounds (SWADE pg. 106) and a Vigor check or suffer a Wound. To log off safely the decker must spend 1d4+1 Actions with Cold Emersion and 1d6+2 Actions with Hot Emersion. 

:'''Emersion''': When a decker uses Emersion to projecting their consciousness into the Matrix and experience it through a Persona the Matrix looks like a whole other world. Emersion requires a comlink and either a simsense rig (an electronic device that can transmit your brain signals from your brain into the Matrix and have that information transmitted back out into the Matrix) or a Datajack that allows a Decked to pulled directly into the Matrix network. See Emersion levels below for more details.

:'''Hidden User''': Comlinks can be set on Hidden Mod, their info is not broadcast out to the world and in order to access their info etc. requires a. A simple Scan program check will still detect a hidden comlink as it is still broadcasting.

:'''Intrusion Countermeasures''' (or IC): Are Matrix constructs designed to detain and possibly kill deckers invading a network host. IC constructs range from benign Probe constructs that simply monitor activity to Trace programs that determine the location of an intruding decker to IC that can warp or physically damage the brain through lethal biofeedback.

:'''Network''': As the name implies, a computer network (or simply network) is a collection of computer systems which are linked together wirelessly. The stronger the network, the wider the area it covers. There are many types of networks in the world. Some are restricted to a single building or collection of buildings (like a hospital or your house). These are commonly known as Local Area Networks (LANS) while others—Wide Area Networks— cover entire cities or even geographic regions (like Europe). Some are satellite networks that comprise Global Area Networks (GANS) spanning the entire globe.

:'''Networks Hosts''' (or simply Hosts): Are the millions of individual agencies, corporations, small business, government agencies and local community computer systems that exist within this Matrix network. A company's system might include dozens, hundreds or (in the case of megacorps and lare agencies) thouses of interconnected Hosts with their own seperate data-files and security. It is for this reason Decker who want to break into a Host are looking for something in partical (even if its just something to steal).

:'''Programs''': Matrix Programs are the structures and building blocks of the Matrix. They create everything one sees in the Matrix and how one interacts with it. Illegal programs used by Deckers allow them to modify or bypast the layers of security a Network Host might have installed, fight other decker's Personas or IC programs sent to stop these intruders, etc.

===Actions in the Matrix===

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Too maybe make this a bit easier I am going to make most non-combat actions in the Matrix as being '''Dramatic Tasks''' (SWADE pg. 122). As I want to make your programs and powers worth in in these situations also I will have some notes as we go.  

These Dramatic Tast are split up into the following scenses "'''''Hacking a Device'''''" (Using programs and hacking to cause Tricks against foes), "'''''Searching the Matrix'''''" (finding what your looking for on the Matrix), "'''''Accessing Networks'''''" (hacking through multiple layers of security on the Matrix), "'''''Keeping Secrets'''''" (finding hidden data on the Matrix or Network Host site that someone wants to keep a secret) and "'''''The Dark Matrix'''''" (finding and using a 'dark' Matrix site where info can be provided by other deckers).  

For these types of Dramatic Tasks the GM first sets what the task is, how long the decker/party has to complete it, and how many 'tokens' they need for success. These are generally Single Person Task as a Team of Deckers is rather rare. Finally unlike normal Dramatic Tasks, many of these tests are Contested by Enemy Programs, Security Systems and/or hostile Personas.

Combat in the Matrix happens when the Decker trips up security and alerts Intrusion Countermeasures (IC), enemy Persona and Sprits that might face off against them. This is not a Dramatic Action. Instead see '''Matrix Combat''' below.  

====Hacking a Device or Drone====

To hack a device such as a comlink or cybernetic implant, the decker needs to make a Challenging Dramatic Task (4 successes tokens before the end of 3 rounds) with a Hacking contested skill check against the Comlink's Security Hacking skill. This is for any Active User in the decker's broadcast range. If the device is a Hidden User and the decker has located them with the Scan program, the Task requires 5 'tokens' before 3 rounds.  

Success allows the decker to impose either Distraction or Vulnerable (SWADE pg. 100) onto the target for 1d4 rounds. If the decker gained an extra token during the contest, she can impose both the Distracted and Vulnerable on the target for the same amount of time.

Failure causes the decker to suffer a Dumpshock as the device 'kicks her off the system'.

A Rigger (or Decker/Technomancer) can try and forcibly take control of an enemy drone, a vehicle or Sypder system with an Opposed Hacking skill check (or in the device is on remote service then a basic Hacking success). The attacking hacker must be within his Broadcast radius. The attack suffers a penalty of twice the devices Firewall rating. The hacker must devote his full attention to this action for the duration that he wish to control the enemy’s device.

So you want to find some juicy info on the Matrix. But what do you want to find? Searching for the Public Forum of a famous Simsense star or rocker, or the public press briefing of a Corporation or government agencies is fairly easy and does not require a roll or more than a round or two. But searching for even basic or general information on an individual or on finding some obscure public forum can be a difficult task as there is simply so much information out there these days that one has to shift through a mountain of data to get the answers you might seek. Seeking ultra-secure or illegal data is much more complex and dangerous.  

Basic data search like looking up a SIN registered comlink number, Low end not illegal datafiles, Traffic Cams, etc. is a CHALLENGING task requiring 2-5 tokens but with no time limit. This requires a Matrix Search skill (or ''Research'' skill but with an additional -1 or -2 to the check). The '''''Agents''''' program will add +1 per Rank to this Search test. The Power '''''Empathy''''' adds +2 to the Technomanchers skill roll. Complications are fairly safe and only incrase simply add Time. Base time for this searches double or thriple the base number of rounds. Complications increase this to 5 rounds per Action round.

====Accessing Networks====

Anything above Basic Public information searches are '''''Contested Dramatic Tasks'''''. One must bypast or better the Security AI of a device or Network Hosts to access the information. Deckers must make a seperate Dramatic Task against each Teir of Security.

The GM determines where the data will be in the Network Host Matrix system.

Too search for Hidden or obscure data searches like private communications between low level wageslaves, corporate project plans, etc. Something semi-legal but private that others don't really want you to know about.

A Security System is really only there to monitor its Host, watching for code errors and intuders. Its function is to raise alarms when it detects a problem and/or try to boot hostile Personas or programs from its systems. It still draws Initiative cards and acts in the round as it tries to "fix" any problems that it might encounter.

Intrusion Countermeasures or IC (see below) is the more proactive attack-dog programs used to protect to system.

As wireless information can be stolen with enough skill, effort and technology, a great deal of sensitive information may not be available via the Matrix but instead is hosted in isolated or Closed Network within an on-sight Network. It’s for this reason that a Decker must often accompany a team to the physical location to get access to the really good info.

In the 2060's the Matrix has a number of illegal 'dark networks' sites where like-minded deckers and hackers (and a few technomanchers) hang out and exhange information.

If one has the right contacts (Matrix Connected Edge or Contact with a Dark Matrix Decker) you might also access the various information available on the 'Dark Sites' (called Shadow Hosts in Shadowrun). Without a connections one might still find one, depending on how secreative and/or illegal the data they deal in is. This requires a Search Matrix skill check a -1 to -4 (or Research skill check but at an additional -2 skill penalty) Dramatic Task of 4 successes before 3 'rounds'. The rounds here last either 5 minutes up to one day depending again on how secrative and illegal the Shadow Host is.  

Once you have found one the deckers then needs to 'prove their not a narc' to the other users on the Shadow Host. With contacts this is a simple Persuasion check to ask about the info available (like other Contacts). If a decker is not connected in some way then...  

and 1d6 rounds. Depending on how obscure this search might be the GM might impose a -1 to -4 to the Skill check and/or add additional time (i.e. by multiple the base 1d6 rounds by extra dice or time like minutes or hours). Raise(s) provide additional information depending on what you are searching for and/or can cut down on the time required.

Also when a Decker gains Access to a Network Host site on the Matrix it does not mean that she has been granted all the information located there automatically. First off for even Moderate Corps there will be a mountain of files, reports, recordings, briefings, data, etc. within in the lowest Security Rating.  

A Decker just doing random searches to see what dig or data he might be able to find here should make a Search check (minus the Host's Firewall) spending 1d6 Actions per Tier of the Host. Success means he found interested data files that he might use, sell, steal, etc. Raises can give you additional or richer payday data filed.  

If the Decker knows what he is looking for, such as Specific data or a particual data file make the same roll as above but it only takes 1d4 rounds per the Host's security tier. With the Sniffer Program this drops to 1 Action per tier. Success finds the files, and raise might get additional related data-files, etc.  

Now, just because the Decker has been able to break into and gain Access to a private or secret Tier does not grant them all the data that could be found there. They still must use their Browse or Search Matrix skills or Scan and Sniffer Programs to seek out the specific information or systems that they want find. This data could be hidden in the Tier behind a data-lock or hidden host. So this can take time and the longer the decker is in the Tier the greater the chance they could be detected (just cause you have Acess does not mean that system is not on the lookout for such actives).  

First step is to seek out the data files. This requires a Browse or Search skill check (minus the Tier's Firewall) and 1d6 Actions times the Tier Firewall. I.e. a Orange Tier Host that is not on alert would imposse a -3 penalty to the Decker's Matrix skill or program and would take 3d6 rounds to located it (if the decker knows what he is looking for. Just random data search double the time required).

=== Device and Network base Security ===

| '''Tier''' || '''Code''' || '''Example(s)''' || '''Firewall''' || '''Basic AI System Stats'''

*'''Teir I''' (Green): Basic secure system common for basic devices, computer system, comlink, maglock, securty cameras, cybernetic system, drone or vehicle, and public forums (just so pranksters can't post offensive comments or change the basic data found here) and small stores and even vending machines. These systemss inclues no IC beyond maybe shutting down to prevent damage or thief. Tier I can take a single Action each round, generally to detect problems, raise an alarm or trying to Boot a hostile Persona.

*'''Tier II''' (Blue): Some additional security to protect private or personal data and systems to basic security against hackers looking to steal basic info or items that a Host might provide to the public or hack an well secured Rigged vehicles, etc. This Tier might include some low end 'White' IC programs like Tracers and Alarms that can alert great response. In a bigger corporation when a alert is sounded the Host might even increase the Firewall and dispatched more serious security. This can be expensive though and is uncommon except for larger corps or agencies. Tier II systems can ignore one Multi-Action penalty a round.

*'''Tier III''' (Orange): Security here will be protecting more secure information and/or personal data like low-level bank accounts, standard wageslave personal data (not upper management or off-the books employees) files or basic research papers on low end gear or programs. White IC is common at this Tier and depending on the size and wealth of the Host can increase the areas Firewall rating faster. Tier III system can ignore one Multi-Action penalty a round and draw two cards, taking the best for Initiative (as the Level Headed edge).

*'''Tier IV''' (Red): Security at this level is for secret data and/or research on the Host. Generally this is where confidential corporate communication and basic data about the corps are stored. These site also include Grey IC programs that are more serious attack programs. The data here could be embarashing or worth a lot as data other corps or agencies want like a bleeding edge program that can better sleazy past IC or the latest version of the Predator'a smartgun interface system, etc. Firewalls and alerts are fast as the system responses to intrudes here. Tier IV systems can ignore two Multi-Action penalties a round and draw two cards, taking the best for Initiative (as Level Headed edge).

*'''Tier V''' (Ultra): This level of security is only available to the megacorps or important agencies where they keep the most sensitive and important data secrets. This could be plans and sematics for a new missile system or AI program or for the conspiracy minded -- where the UFOs are keep and experimented on. Black IC is often used here and a decker had better be good and have the best bleed edge tech to survive long in such a system. Tier V systems can ignore two Multi-Action penalties a round and draw three cards, taking the best for Initiative (as Imp. Level Headed edge).

Intrusion Countermeasures or IC are Matrix constructs designed to boot, detain and possibly kill deckers invading a computer host. IC constructs range from benign Probe constructs that simply monitor activity to Trace programs that determine the location of an intruding decker to IC that can warp or physically damage the brain through lethal biofeedback.

 

 

There are two features of the IC -- this 'type' (White, Grey or Black) and its Rankings level. The Host's Security Tier somewhat determines the IC's Ranking as lower Tier Hosts cannot handle the massive processing required for higher Ranking IC. Think of Types as how willing a IC is to kill you and Ranking as how danagerous it is in a fight (a White IC might be super dangerous to your Persona but not your meat body or cyberdeck).

 

'''Types of IC''': There are three broad categories of IC and some basic Stats that go with each Category

:'''White IC''' is only programmed to attack a decker's online Persona and cannot permanently damage the decker or his deck.  

:'''Black IC''' is specifically progammed to attack the decker himself, creating dangerous biofeedback between the decker and his cyberdeck, possibly leading to permenent physical and psychological damage.

 

 

of this IC program is used as a bonus to its Contested Hacking skill check vs the Decker. A success lowers the Persona's Toughness rating by one step. Each raise over the IC wins by lowers its Toughness by 1 additional step. These reduces last 5 + the Acid rating of the systems rounds. A decker could reload a Stat or Skill by it takes 1d6 Actions for each step reloaded (a raise get additional step lost reloaded).  Average Rating I-II, max rating V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* '''Hot Sim''' is the most dangerous (and illegal) version of emersion into the Matrix. This requires a Datajack (see Cyberware). With it the Decker uses her Emersion ability (from either cyberware or a comlink) in order to place their consciousness almost fully into the Matrix. Deckers have died while hacking this way while others suffered other adverse physical and psychological effects. Hot Sim grants two Extra Actions in the Matrix (ignore two Multi-Action penalties). In order to use this level of emersion requires a Datajack implant allowing for direct access to the users brain patters when interacting with that Matrix. A decker with a Datajack and the Emersence Comlink does not have to use Hot Sim all the time when in the Matrix. If she wishes to be safe she can dial it back to just using Cold Sim.

 

 

While “jacked” into the Matrix through a direct neural interface Emersion, the Decker projects her conscious into it and no longer have any meat-body Physical Traits (Agility, Strength and Vigor), nor can they use any skill tied to these Traits. Deckers and Wage-Programmers create unique Persona – an electric, Matrix version of whatever the Decker choices to look like (the Decker’s Avatar). At a very basic level a Persona cost of 500¥ with a Strength and Vigor Trait of D4 each (Agility is irrelevant in the Matrix). Each Trait can be Upgrades individually as listed below. The Decker must have a comlink or computer where the electronic version of this Persona is stored and can be uploaded onto the Matrix. Matrix Strength determines the basic number of Programs (see below) that the device can handle running at one time (total number of programs not program ratings). Comlinks can handle ½ Matrix Strength in Programs while a Cyber-Deck and handle the full Matrix Strength in Programs running at one time. It takes an Action to drop and load a Program unless noted in the Program’s description.

 

 

 

 

 

A Decker can attempt to write her own Programs or increase her Matrix Traits and or Skills instead of purchasing them. The same can be used to repair a Stat or Program damage 'permenantly'. The time and check are the same as follows.

 

It takes a base 20 hours of dedicated work per 2,000¥ to normally purchase it; not counting restricted or illegal price increase. A decker can normally devote 10 hours a day (14 with a Spirits check that if made works for a week). Those who require less sleep (due to drugs or cybernetics like a Sleep Regulator, etc.) can devote an additional 6 hours per day. At the end the Decker makes a ''Science'' skill check. Success grants the first rating or increase a Trait or Skill by +1 step. Failure wastes the time invested.

 

:Agents can have the following Programs added at the cost listed under that Program but the Decker must purhase these programs seperately for her Persona and for Agents (not all of them individually just once for the Agent program)-- Armor, Fortitude, Ghosting, Hammer, Scan, Shield, Sniffer, Spoof and Tracer. 

* '''Black Hammer''' (Illegal) – Requires the Hammer Program (not rated, it function so long as the Hammer Program is running). This illegal program not only can damage a Persona but also the meat body of the decker projecting into the Matrix. The decker’s body suffers ½ the damage the Persona would have taken minus the decker’s comlink Firewall rating. Compare this amount to the decker's unarmored (or cybered) Toughness rating to see if she would suffer Wounds. If the decker is using AR this program can have no effect on the meat body. If using Cold Sim these wounds are not lasting (heal one such Wound an Hour, +2 to Healing) and do not require rolling on the Injury Table (see Grity Damage under Setting Rules). If the Decker is running a Hot Sim then these wounds care lasting (heal as normal) and the roll on the Head Injury Table (SWADE pg. 95). Cost 30,000¥

* '''Confusion''' (Restricted) – This program can cause an enemy Persona or Security AI or IC Programe to become confused. Each rank adds +1 to the decker's Sneak Matrix skill. This is contested Sneak skill check vs. the Security's Smarts plus the systems Firewall ranting. Success and the Security system gains the Distracted or Vulnerable feature (SWADE pg. 100) for one round equal to the decker's margin of success. With a raise the Security AI gains both features for the same amount of time. Cost 2,000¥ x Rank (Rank 1-5), Costs 5,000¥ x Rank (Rank 6-10).

* '''Corrupt''' (Restricted) – This program erodes IC or Persona’s traits (Matrix Attributes or Skills). Each rank adds +1 to the decker's Trickery Matrix skill. This is a contested Trickery skill check vs. the Persona's or Security system AI's Hacking skill plus Firewall. Success lowers one trait by 1 die step. Each raise lowers a trait (same or a different one) by another 1 die step. These reductions are lasting unless Repaired (see Repairing programs). Cost 3,000¥ x Rank (Rank 1-5), Costs 7,500¥ x Rank (Rank 6-10).

 

* '''Fortitude''' (Restricted) – This program adds to your Persona’s Matrix Toughness. Each level adds +1 to a max rating of 5. Cost 2,000¥ x Rank (Rank 1-3), Costs 5,000¥ x Rank (Rank 4-5).

 

* '''Glue''' (Restricted) – This program can ensnares an IC oe Persona in place such that it cannot move out of the Hosts system where it was located. The IC and/or Personal also act as if Grapped (see Grappling on SWADE pg. 101). A decker may jack-out and there by shut her Persona off to escape from the host but this causes the decker to e Distracted and Vulnerable for 1d6 rounds as she suffers from Dump Shock (see Matrax Combat below). It also means that any progress the decker made into the Security Tiers are lost and she must start over. Cost 5,000¥

 

* '''Grey Hammer''' (Restricted) – Requires the Hammer Program (not rated, it function so long as the Hammer Program is running). This semi-legal attack program can damage the target's Comlink. Any damage the Persona inflicts on a target with the Hammer program also compare part (or all) of that damage to the Comlink's Hardness. This can cause Wounds to the Comlink are with other objects also compare the damage to the target’s hardware Hardness plus Firewall rating plus Firewall. This causes wounds are normal to the Comlink (a Wild Card’s comlink or hardware can take three wounds as normal. Use the worst of the Wound Penalty of the Persona or Comlink for penalties in the Matrix, Fourth wound auto crashes the Persona and the Comlink if brioken and in serious need of repair). Cost 5,000¥ for grade I inflections ½ damage to the Comlink directly. Cost 20,000¥ for grade II and inflicts the full amount against the comlink.

 

 

* '''Sniffer''' (Restricted) – This program is used to search a system for data-locks and cases or to find hidden data stores. It can be used to detect a Persona hidden under a Ghosting or Spoof program. Each ranking grants +1 to the Persona’s Browse and Search Matrix skills. Cost 1,000¥ x rating for levels I-V; 3,000¥ x rating for levels VI-X.

 

 

 

 

 

A Decker's Persona can engage another hostile Persona (be it a rival decker or wageslave employed by a corp or agencies) and IC in Matrix combat. A security system AI generally can only be crashed or fooled into thinking you belong there. They are not 'faught' as it where.

 

As Persona can move around in the Matrix at near light speed (after all you are just code) Range is irrelevant. All combat is assumed to be ‘hand-to-hand’ just for the sake of easy of play. Attack rolls to hit in the Matrix are determined using your Hacking skills minus any Firewall within a System (but not from comlinks, etc.). This penalty only applies to hostile hackers and not a system Program or IC or personas recognized in their own Host system (if a Decker successfully Spoofs or Sneaks into a system he does not suffer this penalty either). A Decker’s Persona Strength deals base damage (plus Hammer Program). Persona Vigor to determine the Decker’s Matrix Toughness (2 + ½ Matrix Vigor die). Armor that a Decker’s meat-body is wearing doesn’t count, nor does Dermal Planting or Brawny or Size. A Persona’s Parry score is equal to 2 + ½ Hacking skill. Edges like Parry do not add to this score nor does Dodge aid in the Matrix. Call Shots are irrelevant in the Matrix. Wild Cards Personas have 3 Wounds, Extras as normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Technomancers’ Living Persona ‘Powers’ works just like a Magic Users spells but only within the Matrix and only effect Matrix Hosts, Programs, IC and other Personas. A Technomancer uses her Hacking skill to ‘cast’ these spells and they cost the same Power Points as listed.

The Technomancer uses Powers in the Matrix as a magic user uses them to cast spells in the ‘real world’. Programs, Hosts and IC all count as creatures that can be affected by Powers like ''mind reading'' or ''object reading'' or ''puppet''. Range is meaningless in the Matrix and so any range listed for a power is ignored. Area Effect powers will effect the entire Device or Host area irregardless of the Burst size. There are a few powers that don't really work in the Matrix as there are no equivelent targets. For example ''animal friend'' is hard to use as there are very few free spirt like entities that might count as an animal in the Matrix.

:'''Banish''': this power works against Sprites but also a systems IC but against them the power only has a Duration of 5 (as the system can reload the IC program back onto the Host site).

:'''Summon Sprite''': a Technomancer that takes the Summon Sprits Power can summon up these constructs (?) from the deep Matrix. They act in all ways as elementals and spirits. These Sprites work exactly like Summoned Elemental power except for their traits powers and abilities as listed below. Note that none of the Sprits have Agility score or Pace listed as movement is irrelevant in the Matrix as everything is moving at near light speed.

'''Leg Smash I-II''' (+500¥/level) [Essence 0.5/level]: each leg can purchased this upgrade separately. Level I grants unarmed Str+d6 kick damage and level II grants unarmed Str+d10 kick damage.</br>

'''Movement Enhancers I-IV''' (+2,500¥/level) [Essence 0.5/level] [Require both leg replacement]: each level increases the subject’s Pace and Run by +2.</br>

'''Hydraulic Jack I-II''' (+4,500¥/level) [Essence 0.5/level] [Requires both leg replacements]: each level improvement the subject to leap distance. Level I horizontal base 4” and vertical 2”; Level II horizontal base 6” and vertical 3”.</br>

| Kevlar Helm || 2* || d4 || 2 || 200¥ || Head

| Combat Helm || 4* || d6 || 5 || 400¥ || Head

| Baton, Collapsible || Str+d6 || -- || d6 || 3 || 150¥ || --

| Yamaha Pulser || 4/8/12 || 1 || 2 || d4 || 2 || 450¥ || --

| Ingram White Knight LMG || 24/48/96 || 2d8+1 || 2 || 3 || 100 || d8 || 26 || 1,400¥ || 2H, snapshot

| Ares Gatlin LMG || 24/48/96 || 2d8 || 2 || 4 || 500 || d8 || 36 || 2,400¥ || 2H, bulk, snapshot

'''Comlink''' (50¥, Wt. ½ lb.): a basic model cellphone, PDA, and hand held computer. Standard build has a signal strength of 100 yards (50"), a Firewall of 1, and a Hardness of 6 against Matrix damage. The basic security AI  is Tier I (Smarts, Hacking, Browes and Search of a d4 each). Includes a pair of AR Glasses or Contacts and a pair of skin tight AR Gloves. Pretty universial although styles and fads can increase the cost with no real enhancements (excepting looking cool to your friends).  

:''Upgrades'' include signal boost to 1,000 yards (500") for +500¥ and Satellite Uplink (low-Earth orbit) for +750¥ and weighs +4lbs. Enhanced Firewall rating of 2 for +1,000¥ and Firewall 3 for +5,000¥. Simsense rig upgrade cost +500¥ and allows Cold Emersion (or Hot Emersion with a Dajajack implant). The comlinks’ A.I. Security can upgraded to Tier II Smarts for +2,500¥. Very rarely and cutting edge tech does allow for Tier III security upgrade for for +10,000¥. Knowledge skills (Academica, Battle, Electronics, Occultism or Science) can each be added tothe comlink at a cost of 250¥ for d4, 500¥ for d6, 2,000¥ for d8 and 5,000¥ for d10. These Knowledge skills require an Action or can be used for Support rolls (SWADE pg. 106). Threat the comlink as an Extra. Upgrades to the AI's Browse and Search skills and the program Scan all at normal cost (see Matrix).

'''Cyber-Deck''' (5,000¥, Wt. 1lb): this custom built comlink can better handle the rigors of Matrix Programs and combat. Basic model includes a signal strength of 100 yards (50") and a Firewall of 2, and a hardness of 8. The deck security AI is Tier II automatically. Also includes Emersion. Signal Boost upgrades and Firewall 3 cost as a standard comlink. Can increase the Hardness for Matrix combat to 9 for +500¥ or 10 for +2,500¥. All other upgrades as base Comlinks (Illegal).</br>

Vehicles and Drones are using a heavily modified version of the system found originally in the Science Fiction Companion. I kind of re-built everything and using the ideas from SWADE vehicles.  

All 'modern' (2060's) have the following installed automatically (included in the vehicle's price already): Broadcast 50” and Security AI of Teir I (see the Matrix). To increase a vehicles Broadcast to 1,000" (2,000 yards) costs +500¥. Adding a Satellite Uplink costs +500¥. To Improve the Security AI to Tier II cost +¥, Tier III costing +¥ and Tier IV costs +¥. One could also improve the security systmes Firewall indendently at +1 to the Firewll ranting costing +¥, and +2 costings +¥.

Vehicles that are large size or greater have extra Wounds as large sized creatures (see table on Beastiary Size, SWADE pg. 179)

| Large || 5 || 25mph || +0 || 20 (5) || 15 || 10 || 10K¥ || Stock car frame

| Heavy || 8 || 20mph || -1 || 25 (6) || 20 || 15 || 25K¥ || SUV, limo

| Super Heavy || 10 || 15mph || -2 || 30 (7) || 30 || 20 || 50K¥ || Assault Tank, fighter aircraft

| Titan || 12 || 10mph || -2 || 35 (8) || 40 || 60 || 100K¥ || Train engine or car, sailing yacht

| Colossus || 16 || 10mph || -3 || 40 (9) || 50 || 100 || 250K¥ || Heavy aircraft transport, jet liner

| Goliath || 20 || 10mph || -4 || 45 (10) || 80 || 200 || 1M¥ || Light sea carrier ship

'''Ford Phantom 3R''': A common and popular family town car. Cost 26,000¥, Large - Size 5, Handling +0, Top Speed 55mph, Toughness 20 (5), Wounds* +1, Crew 1+7, Mods (+11): Automaton (Drive d6, Notice d6), Speed III</br>  

'''Mercury Comet''': A fancier and sleeker sadan. Cost 36,000¥, Large - Size 5, Handling +1, Top Speed 75mph, Toughness 20 (5), Wounds* +1, Crew 1+7, Mods (+8): Advanced Alarm, Automaton (Drive d6, Notice d6), Handling I, Speed IV</br>

'''Chrysler-Nissan Patrol-1''': Basic armored and boosted police cruiser. Cost 70,000¥ (Restricted),  Large - Size 5, Handling +1, Top Speed 25mph, Toughness 20 (5), Wounds* +1, Crew 1+3, Mods (+4): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light and Thermal Vison), Armor II (Heavy), Armored Passenger Area (for 2 back passenges barrier between Toughness 16 (4)), Fewer Crew (+1), Handling I, Reinforced Chassis I, Speed V (also Broadcast 1,000" and Firewall 3)</br>

'''Mitsubishi Nightsky''': A very sleek armored limousine for the corporate or criminal elite. Cost 147,000¥, Heavy - Size 8, Handling +1, Top Speed 70mph, Toughness 33 (10, Heavy), Wounds* +2, Crew 1+10, Mods (+8): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Armor II (Heavy), Fewer Crew (+1), Handling II, Luxury Featuresm, Reinforced Chassis II, Speed V (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink and Firewall 3) </br>

'''GMC Bulldog Step Van''': A common light security and cargo van. Cost 64,000¥, Heavy - Size 8, Handling -1, Top Speed 50mph, Toughness 29 (8, Heavy), Wounds* +2, Crew 1+5, Mods (+15): Advanced Alarm, Automaton (Drive d6, Notice d6), Armor I (Heavy), Fewer Crew (+2), Reinforced Chassis I, Speed III</br>

'''Ares Roadmaster''' : A very large armored urban transport occasionally used by law enforcement and corporate security forces. Cost 110,000¥, Super Heavy - Size 10, Handling -2, Top Speed 45mph, Toughness 36 (11, Heavy), Wounds* +2, Crew 1+10, Mods (+23): Advanced Alarm, Automaton (Drive d6, Notice d6), Armor II (Heavy), Fewer Crew (+2), Reinforced Chassis I, Speed III</br>

'''Nordkapp Zugmaschine Tractor''': This are massive drone operated semi-tracker trucks used for hauling over long distances. Their basic fuel (or electrical) systems allows them to operate for up to 48 hours without needing to stop and refuel or recharge. Cost 249,000¥, Titan - Size 12, Handling +0, Top Speed 40mph, Toughness 35 (8), Wounds* +3, Crew 1?, Mods (+40): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light and Thermal Vison), Extra Fuel Tanks (or Batteries) VI, Fewer Crew (+15), Handling II, Speed IV (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink and Firewall 3). Standard Trailer pulled Tough 24 (8, heavy), Wounds* +2 and can hold up to 24 tons of cargo.</br>  

'''GMC Everglades''': A light utility hovercraft transport. Cost 44,000¥, Large - Size 5, Handling +0, Top Speed 45mph, Toughness 20 (5), Wounds* +1, Crew 2+8, Mods (+8): Automation (Drive d6, Notice d6), Hover, Speed I (also Broadcast 1,000")</br>

'''GMC Beachcraft''': An armored patrol craft, normally used around seaports and the coast (standard weapon mounts include four heavy machine guns). Cost 128,000¥ (Restricted), Heavy Size -8, Handling -1, Top Speed 30mph, Toughness 31 (10, Heavy), Wounds* +2, Crew 6+4, Mods (+12): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light and Thermal Vison), Armor II (Heavy), Fewer Crew (+1), Handling I, Reinforced Chassis I, Speed III (also Broadcast 1,000" and Firewall 3)</br>

'''Yongkang Gala Trinity''': This small, fast-moving speedboat is known as a popular smuggler’s craft. Cost 56,000¥, Large - Size 8, Handling +0, Top Speed 75mph, Toughness 20 (5), Wounds* +2, Crew 1+4, Mods (+5): Advanced Alarm, Automation (Boating d6, Notice d6), Fewer Crew (+1), Speed X, Watercraft (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink)</br>

'''Vulkan Electronaut''': A recreational civilian mini-submarine. Can remain submerged for around 8 hours. Cost 112,500¥ (Restricted), Large - Size 5, Handling +0, Top Speed 30mph (15mph when submerged), Toughness 22 (4), Wounds* +1, Crew 4+6, Mods (+7): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automation (Boating d10, Notice d10), Reinforced Chassis I, Sonar, Submersibe, Speed III, Watercraft (also Broadcast 1,000")</br>

'''Samuvani Otter''': A mid-size craft is mainly used for pleasure boating, fishing, light hauling, and utility work. Cost 57,000¥, Heavy - Size 8, Handling -1, Top Speed 35mph, Toughness 25 (4), Wounds* +2, Crew 2+12, Mods (+14): Automation (Boating d6, Notice d6), Speed V, Watercraft (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink)</br>  

'''Morgan Cutlass''': A fast and armored patrol craft. Cost 207,000¥ (Restricted), Super-Heavy Size -10, Handling -2, Top Speed 55mph, Toughness 36 (11), Wounds* +2, Crew 12+8, Mods (+20): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Sensors (Low-Light, Thermal Vision), Armor II, Automation (Boating d6, Notice d6), Reinforced Chassis I, Sonar, Speed IX, Watercraft (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink, Firewall 3)</br>

'''MT Sea Nymph''': A popular pleasure cruise yacht of the ultra-rich. Cost 529,000¥, Colossus - Size 16, Handling -2, Top Speed 30mph, Toughness 37 (10), Wounds* +4, Crew 10+30, Mods (+4): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automation (Boating d10, Notice d10), Fewer Crew (+15), Food Storage (2,000 mandays), Handling II, Living Space X, Luxury Features, Reinforced Chassis I, Sonar, Speed V, Watercraft (also Broadcast 1,000" with Satellite Uplink, Firewall 3)</br>

'''Northup Wasp''': A small, one person attack helicoper. Unused mods are generally fitted with weapon mounts (Standard is 2 missile launchers and a chin-mounted chaingun). Cost 149,000¥ (Restricted), Large - Size 5, Handling -1, Top Speed 120mph, Toughness 24 (7), Wounds* +1, Crew 1, Mods (+6): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light, Thermal Vison), Aircraft, Helicoper, AMCM, Armor I, ECCM, Fewer Crew (+2), Radar, Reinforced Chassis I, Rigger Upgrade, Speed I (also Broadcast 1,000”, Firewall 2)</br>

'''Hughes Stallion''': A civilian utility helicopter. Cost 135,000¥, Super-Heavy - Size 12, Handling -3, Top Speed 160mph, Toughness 30 (7), Wounds* +3, Crew 2+9, Mods (+25): Advanced Alarm, Aircraft, Helicoper, Automations (Drive d6, Notice d6), Fewer Crew (+2), Speed II (also Broadcast 1,000”)</br>

'''Cessna C750''': Cost 173,000¥, Super-Heavy - Size 10, Handling -2, Top Speed 350mph, Toughness 30 (7), Wounds* +2, Crew 2+18, Mods (+23): Advanced Alarm, Aircraft, Propeller, Automations (Drive d6, Notice d6), Radar, Speed IV (also Broadcast 1,000” with Satellite Uplink)</br>

'''GMC Banshee''': This is a military transport that has become popular with smugglers. Extra spece is used for cargo and weapon mounts (standard is a heavy auto-cannon turrent mount and 5 tons of cargo). Cost 502,000¥ (Military), Titan - Size 12, Handling +0, Top Speed 220mph, Toughness 41 (12, Heavy), Wounds* +3, Crew 60, Mods (+20): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light, Thermal Vison), Aircraft, Vector Thrust, AMCM, Armor II (Heavy), Fewer Crew (+10), Handling II, Reinforced Chassis I, Radar, Rigger Uplink, Speed I, Stealth System (also Broadcast 1,000” with Satellite Uplink, Firewall 3) </br>

'''Federal-Boeing Commuter''': A very-short take-off and landing super-sonic jumbo-jet. Cost 1,289,000¥ (Restricted), Goliath Size -20, Handling -4, Top Speed 1,000mph, Toughness 45 (10), Wounds* +5, Crew 20+180, Mods (+66): Advanced Alarm, Advanced Automations (Drive d10, Notice d10), Advanced Sensors (Low-Light, Thermal Vison), Aircraft, Jet, Radar, Speed IV (also Broadcast 1,000” with Satellite Uplink, Firewall 3) </br>

Drones are built as Robots from the SFC (pg. 37) with the following changed: Base cost 5,000¥, Modifiers 8 and they are not Sentient (just advanced AI software). Drones use Skills normally and do not have to purchase separate systems for automated control, etc. likw vehicles. They do however use Boating, Drive or Piloting, instead of Athletics, for such skill checks. They have a normal Pace (-1 per size penalty), Parry, Toughness.  

Drones are always Extras, except when a Rigger is jacked-in and directly controlling it. All drones automatically come with the following systems (at no cost or mods): Broadcast 100”, Security AI Tier I, and Rigger Upgrade. Other upgrades as vehicles except that security upgrade to Tier II costs +¥. Only Small or larger Drones may purchase Tier III upgrade for +¥.  

* '''Squatter''': You are almost living on the streets. You rent a small, single room cube/coffin where you can store some stuff without it being stolen when your back is turned. You probably have to share a kitchen and bathroom (in seperate rooms you hope) with you fellow cube-dwellers. You eat only the most basic soy- or tofu products with no food flavoring substitute. 250¥/month. Characters suffer a -1 to all trait tests against Hazards (SWAE pg. 125).