From:	Matb <mbreton@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:	Re: Yellow Jacket (was Re: Fuchi)
Date:	Thu, 11 Dec 1997 10:25:43 -0800

MLoki wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-12-09 17:14:50 EST, you write:
>
> << A Rigger with Piloting-anything (and even one who's been Whoopsed) may
> have a Yellowjacket deployed on him or her. A non-Rigger Runner with
> Piloting-2 (ie, using a Skillsoft) may also have the Yellowjacket
> deployed. >>

> Can you use a skillsoft to pilot a Yellowjacket being that skillsofts require
> datajack and datajacks being gear. It was my understanding that NO gear could
> be used while operating a yellowjacket. Is this another acception?

Ref. Clutch: While he's at Piloting-2, he can have a Doberman Drone
deployed on him (which, similar to the Y'jacket, requires Piloting-2).
Once he's "de-pumped", however, the Drone stays with him; similarly, the
Runner with two Skillsofts would "deflate" but keep the Yellowjacket.
He would not, however, be able to use the Skillsofts while in the
chopper (for sleazing, for Drive-Bys, or anything else.)


At least, that's my understanding of the mechanics behind it all. The
"no gear while airborne" clause should obviously eliminate some Gear,
but I don't see why (fictionally) a pilot would have to stop using
'softs -- he's probably rigged in anyway -- or, for that matter, a
Stimpatch or the like.


-Mb