Biofeedback Monitor
Format: Mikro
This is system consists of two components, a small induction pad that is
placed somewhere on a person's skin and a microchip that plugs into any
standard transmitter. This system transmits encoded data via a communications
link that monitors the physical condition of the individual wearing the
induction pad.
This allows someone at a remote location using the Biofeedback Monitoring
Software to monitor the physical condition of his entire team, and respond
accordingly if someone is wounded or unconscious.
This system monitors a wide variety of physical indicators, including temperature,
so if the induction pad is removed the software will display an Offline
message rather than indicating the host as being unconscious or dead.
Biofeedback Monitoring Software
Format: N/A
This software is used in conjunction with the Biofeedback monitor to display
the physical condition of anyone or everyone connected to a biofeedback
monitor on a commnet. This software displays both visual and/or audible
alerts if any of the monitored personnel are injured or stunned. The visible
display usually shows a bar graph with green, yellow and red indicators
but it can be altered to show any number of conditions, such as heart rate,
respiration, etc. This is particularly useful if used in conjunction with
a Cyberdeck Remote Cutoff Switch for monitoring a decker in the Matrix,
and pulling him out if things get too dicey. This software requires 50 MP.
Commnet Datajack Interface
Format: N/A
This device makes it possible to control external accessories for a commnet
via a standard datajack, and provides a link to send and receive data from
external commnet accessories and internal cyberware. Changing commnet settings
using a Commnet Datajack interface is considered a free action, rather than
a simple one. It should be noted that it is not necessary to use a Commnet
Datajack Interface in conjunction with either the Rigger Transmission Interface
or the Cyberdeck transmission interface, as there is already a Comment Datajack
Interface integrated in both systems.
Crypto Circuits
Format: Mikro
A Crypto Circuit is a small microchip that can be used in conjunction with
any form of transmission device to scramble the outgoing transmission to
such an extent that it is unrecognizable to anyone that might be listening
in on the same frequency. Please note that Frequency Hopping is the most
common, and least effective form of cryptography. It is considered that
any Crypto Circuit above level one already incorporates a frequency hopping
scheme of some sort in the chip itself. Anyone that possesses a receiver
equipped with a similar chip can decode the signal into a usable format.
The least expensive forms of crypto available to the public use a specialized
algorithm that is hard coded onto the chip itself, so it cannot be changed.
More advanced forms of cryptography circuits use a system that utilizes
a key code that can be changed if the user suspects his code has been broken
(Level 4 and above). This requires anyone that has successfully broken the
code and is listening in to make another opposed cryptography test to break
the new code. Keep in mind that all team members wishing to use the communications
link must be equipped with the same level of Crypto in order to be use any
cryptography to secure your communications channel.
Cyberdeck Remote Cutoff Switch
Format: Klein
This is a small black box that the plugs in between the cyberdeck and the
datajack used by the decker to control it. It basically functions as a switch
that can be tripped using a specially encoded electronic signal, allowing
another team member to jack the decker out of the matrix from a remote location.
It is often used in conjunction with a biofeedback monitor to remove the
decker from the matrix if he encounters a problem and cannot jack out himself.
Please note that the decker is still susceptible to dump shock if this device
is activated.
Cyberdeck Transmission Interface
Format: Klein
The cyberdeck transmission interface is a radio transmitter and software
package designed to work in conjunction with a standard cyberdeck. The CTI
package allows the decker to send and receive radio signals while in the
Matrix. The software must be loaded into the active memory of the deck for
it to function properly. The transmitter itself can be built into the deck
for an additional 20% of the listed cost, or can be used as a separate plug
in accessory, see the cost table for radio transmitters below. The CTI software
requires 60 mp of active memory to run.
Data Display Reticule
Format: Mini
This device is a simple transparent eyepiece that can be mounted on a standard
headset to receive video or digital data, much as a display link does. This
allows team members without the appropriate internal cyberware to receive
data or video images from either a Datatrack or Vidtrack system. The eyepiece
itself can also be equipped with other enhancements, including Thermographic,
Lowlight, and Smartgun Link, with the same prices it would be to similarly
equip a pair of goggles. The eyepiece is generally hinged so that it can
be moved out of the way when not in use.
DataTrack
Format: Mikro
The Datatrack system is used to transmit digital data such as pictures or
text over a communications system. The Datatrack system consists of two
components, a small microchip that encodes and decodes the digital information,
and a visual display unit such as a Data Display Reticule or display link
to display the data. Please note that the costs of the unit needed to visually
display Datatrack information is not included below, this is simply the
cost of the microchip itself. If the datatrack system is to be used with
an internal display link and cybereye combination, the radio must either
be cyberware as well, or connected to the internal cybersystems via a
Datajack Control Interface.
Headsets
Format: N/A
Headsets come in 2 basic varieties. The first is a simple ear piece and
subvocal microphone combination that is very difficult to detect. It has
a concealability rating of 10 and can only mount items of Micro size
or smaller. The second is a more conventional headset, consisting of a microphone
and earpiece in a solid unit that fits on the users head. It does not have
a concealability rating, but can mount any accessory listed above up to
Mini in size.
Helmets
Format: N/A
Helmets can accept any accessory that a headset can, and things such as
the Data Display Reticule can be built into a HUD (Heads up Display). See
the Street Samurai's catalog for more information on helmet pricing and
availability. Any system integrated into a helmet costs an additional 25%
of it's listed price.
See Street Samurai Catalog for Pricing &
Availability
Microwave
Transmitter/Receiver Upgrade
All of the above listed systems and prices are for broadband equipment.
It is possible to use Microwave transmissions rather than standard radio
waves. The advantage of Microwave is that it is much harder to detect. Add
4 to the target numbers for a detect test against any system using Microwave
transmission. Microwave equipment is much more expensive, double the price
of any radio/transmitter capable of sending/receiving microwaves. Please
also note that all of the transmitters/receivers on a communications net
must also be similarly modified, as a standard broadband receiver will not
receive microwaves.
Radio Jammer
Format: Mittel
A radio jammer is used to flood a number of frequencies with enough interferance
that communication becomes impossible. To jam a radio single is an opposed
test of the level of the jammer vrs the level of the radio. Before a radio
can be jammed, it's signal and frequency must be detected by a scanner.
It should be noted that jamming of radio signals is highly illegal, and
as a result the equipment is very difficult to obtain and very expensive.
Level |
Range |
1-4 |
10
m x Rating |
5-7 |
50
m x Rating |
8-9 |
100
m x Rating |
|
Radio Transmitter/Receiver
Format: Klein
Ein Standard-Funkgerät für die Montage am Gürtel. Die Sendeleistung
beträgt zwischen 1-2 Watt. Die verschiedenen Ratings die auf dem
Markt verfügbar sind, geben die Reichweite und die Anzahl der
verfügbaren Kanäle an. Je Höher das Rating ist, umso schwerer ist
es die Übertragung zu jammen, da mehr Kanäle für Channel-Hopping
zur Verfügung stehen.
Level |
Range |
Channels |
1-4 |
100 m x Rating |
Rating x 2 |
5-7 |
500
m x Rating |
8-9 |
1 km x Rating |
10 |
20 km |
32 |
|
Anmerkung:
- Um mit einem Scanner die Frequenz zu finden ist eine Prüfung
mit Rating des Scanners gegen 8-Rating des Funkgeräts (min. 2)
abgelegt werden, da je höher die Stufe des Funkgeräts ist auch
die Sendeleistung steigt und es einfach ist, die Frequenz zu
finden.
- Es gibt diese Funkgeräte auch in einer größeren Version (Format
= Mittel), dann kosten sie, wegen
der geringen Mikrotechnologie, nur die Hälfte.
Radio
Transmitter Amplifier Format:
Mitel
Eine Erweiterung eines Funkgerätes, dass die Sendeleistung erhöht.
Der Verstärker ist für die Montage in Fahrzeugen ausgelegt und kann
nur mit externer Antenne betrieben werden. Die Antenne muss mindestens
das Rating des Verstärkers aufweisen.
Level |
Verstärkung |
1-10 |
x
Rating |
|
externe Antenne Format:
N/A
Eine externe Antenne zur Montage am Fahrzeug. Ein Magnetfuß kostet 100 NYen,
aber bei jeder Montage muss die Antenne neu abgestimmt werden und optimale
Leistung zu erbringen. Eine nicht abgestimmte Antenne hat eine Mali von -2 auf
das Rating. Die Montage dauert 3/4 Std. inkl. Abstimmung.
Es gibt die Antennen auch in einer Variante als Scheibenantenne, die
allerdings nur bis Rating 6 verfügbar ist. Der Preis der Scheibenantenne
beträgt das 1,5 fache. Die Montage dauert 5/4 Std. inkl. Abstimmung.
Rigger Transmission Interface
Format: Mikro
This device is can be implanted either in a Remote control deck or in a
vehicle itself, allowing the rigger access to all commnet functions while rigged.
Signal Locator Beacon
Format: Mikro
This small device is usually implanted in a headset or carried by a team
member to allow another person connected to the same commnet to locate them.
If used in conjunction with a visual display system and Datatrack, it is
possible to show the individual's location on a map as a small colored dot.
This makes it possible to track the teams movements from a remote location,
or find a teammate that might be down or injured.
Scanners
Format: Klein
Communications scanners have been on the market for many years. The scanner
searches a wide number of frequencies and locks onto any transmission of
sufficient strength. Please note that to detect a transmission in the local
area, the user simply rolls an opposed test of the scanners rating against
a target number equal to 8 minus the rating of the radio, with a minimum
target number of 2. Please note that if the radio is a microwave transmitter,
then 4 is added to this target number. Thus to detect a radio of rating
2 (assuming the scanner is within the radio's transmission range), the target
number would be 8 minus 2, for a target number of 6. If this radio were
a microwave transmitter rating 2, that target number would increase to 10
(8-2+4). A scanner can be integrated into a standard radio/transmission
unit at %50 increase in the listed price of the scanner. Thus it is possible
to have one small belt device perform multiple functions and decrease the
carrying capacity and number of connections needed. All scanners above level
4 are capable of detecting microwave frequencies.
Scramble Breakers
Format: Mikro
Scramble breakers are used in conjunction with a receiver to decode encrypted
transmissions, making a communication system vulnerable to monitoring and
misdirection. All scramble breakers are capable of following frequency hopped
transmitters, and part of the decoding process is an attempt by the computer
to find the rate of change in frequency used by the opposed system. Before
making the attempt to descramble the transmission, the transmission must
first be detected by a scanner.
Telecom
Format: Klein
This is simply a cellular phone unit that can be worn on the belt and accessed
through a headset or helmet interface. If the user is also equipped with
a datajack control interface, he can dial by simply willing it to happen.
This unit can be integrated into a standard radio transmitter/receiver at
a %50 increase in the cost of the telecom (the radio's prices are not affected).
VidTrack
Format: Mini
This device is a small video camera that can be attached to any standard
headset, or incorporated into a helmet. This allows video images to be transmitted
from the camera to any other system on the commnet equipped to receive video
images.
Voice Identification Software
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This software runs on any standard computer, and when affixed with an audio
feed it will attempt to determine if the voice it hears is truly the person
it sounds like or if it is a computer generated forgery. The higher the
level of the software, the more complex and subtle the coding and the more
effective it is at spotting forgery. Please note that this program can be
loaded and executed in headware memory as well. This size of this program
is 10 MP x rating.
Voice Pattern Duplication Software
Format: N/A
This software will attempt to make your voice sound like someone else's
voice. It accepts the audio input, then compares the voice modulation pattern
with any pattern recorded in it's database, and attempts to make the input
source sound as if the words or phrases were spoken by the person on the
recording. The better the level of the software, the better the forgery
will be. This system does require a Voice Modulator or Voice Synthesizer
to function properly. The size of this software is 20 MP x Rating.
GM Notes: If the person who hears the duplicated voice has reason to suspect
that it is a forgery, he can roll an Intelligence check against a target
number of 6 plus the rating of the Voice Pattern Duplication Software. Any
hearing modifications such as hi/lo frequency, hearing amplification and
others reduce this target number by one for each enhancement to the listeners
hearing. This is an opposed test against the level of the Voice Pattern
Duplication software. The person must get at least one net success to determine
that it is indeed a forgery. If they are using Voice Identification Software
then it is a simple opposed test of the Voice Pattern Duplication software
and the Voice Identification Software.
Voice Synthesizer
Format: Mittel
This is a device about the size of a standard cyberdeck that can be used
in conjunction with Voice Pattern Duplication software to duplicate the
sound of another's voice. It can be used either as a standalone system,
or be integrated into a vehicle.
Formatbeschreibung
Mikro |
Ein
Objekt in der Größe eines Mikrochips. Normalerweise wird es an am Funkgerät
oder am Headset eingesteckt. |
Mini |
Ein
sehr kleines Objekt, das normalerweise am Headset (o.ä.) angebracht wird. |
Klein |
Ein
Objekt ungefähr in der Größe eines Mobiltelefons. Es muss extra verstaut
werden, z.B. an einem Gürtel oder in einer mittelgroßen Jackentasche. |
Mittel |
This is a large
item, about the size of a cyberdeck (or laptop computer).
It can be mounted in a vehicle or carried. |
|
Rules Additions
Changing settings or utilizing any of the advanced features of a commnet
is considered a simple action, unless the user is utilizing a datajack control
interface in which case it is considered a free action.
All of the software listed can be run either by a standard computer in a
rigged vehicle or by a cyberdeck, allowing either the rigger or the decker
to make full use of each. Anyone with headware memory and the appropriate
internal cyberware (in most cases image link for a visual output) can run
this software as well.
To find a commnet frequency
Simple Test : Roll Scanner Rating vrs a target number of 8 - Radio Rating,
+4 if microwave transmitter.
To decrypt any encryption on a commnet (requires the commnet frequency
to be found first)
Opposed Test: Crypto Rating vrs Scramble Breaker Rating
To falsify a voice over a commnet
Opposed Test: Voice Pattern Duplication Software Rating vrs Voice Identification
Software
To jam a commnet
Opposed Test: Radio Jammer vrs Radio |