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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.
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In a shadowrunner’s world, this is not always good thing. You don’t want just anyone to be able to view your data or hack into your personal information or be able to track where you are at any given time. For this reason, most devices can also run in a ‘hidden mode’ where it is not broadcasting its basic information to just anyone, you have to know the right codes in order to not just see them but to interact with them. Cyberware can also have their wireless access modes turned off but this can hurt them in the long run as they will have no way of updating any software patches and makes periodic maintenance more difficult.
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Anyone that Broadcast (via a comlink, etc.) 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 modifier from Broadcast (either with a Simsense rig or Datajack implant). To manipulate the Matrix requires the Hacking skill and Programs.
  
All computer systems and devices in this world have a Broadcast strength for how far out its basic radio signal is. If its within an greater Node network it can connect to the Matrix and thus pretty much anywhere in the world. A devices Firewall is the basic security of the device against hostile hacking. At its basic level is a penalty to any hostile or illegal action attempted against the device.
 
  
 
'''COMLINKS'''</br>
 
'''COMLINKS'''</br>
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.  
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A comlink is basically an advanced personal computer, PDA and cellphone. When in active mode, anyone can see your basic display information in AR as is ‘projected’ out into the wireless world. The Broadcast power basically is the range of your device. Firewall acts as protection from hostile deckers and scans, while More Range grants greater signal strength and range.
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Emersion and Interface are explained below and affect how the Decker, Technomancer or Rigger can manipulate the Matrix or other technology devices. Comlinks can also operate on ‘hidden mode’ where they only talk to certain other comlinks and do not appear on others AR overlay, but this is illegal is certain higher security areas. For example, Lone Star does not allow anyone to operate their comlink in a hidden mode in most of the downtown core areas of Seattle. Most shopping centers and corporate locations also require anyone visiting to have their public information displayed at all times. This has the added benefit of restricting most homeless people and other ‘undesirables’ from these regions. Fake ID can overcome this security… if good enough (high enough ranking).
  
In the world of Shadowrun this might not always be a good idea. You don't want Lone Star or mall security to know what you and your friends are talking about especially if you are discussing not-so-legal activities. Comlinks can operate on ‘hidden mode’ where they only talk to other comlinks that have given them permission and do not appear on others AR overlay. Of course this is illegal is certain higher security areas. For example, Lone Star does not allow anyone to operate their comlink in a hidden mode in most of the downtown core areas of Seattle. Most shopping centers and corporate locations also require anyone visiting to have their public information displayed at all times. This has the added benefit of restricting most homeless people and other ‘undesirables’ from these regions. Fake ID can overcome this security… if good enough (high enough ranking).
 
 
== MATRIX 101 ==
 
== MATRIX 101 ==
 
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.
 
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.

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