From:	Norman McLeod <mcleodn@***********.NET>
Subject:	Re: runner on runner combat (was Re: Amerindian Expansion)
Date:	Wed, 8 Jul 1998 00:41:19 -0400

>>I think the spirit´s user always has the choice wether to use it or
>>not, even when he´s directly attacked. ---Felix
>
>The rule book states that drones and spirits are considered runners
>for combat situations. And in a runner vs. multiple runners combat the
>single runner gets to deside where his damage goes. So I would
>think that if cannonball goes up against roadrash with two dobermans
>cannonball can assign his 5 damage to roadrashes 5 body and kill him and
>his two drones... of course cannonball takes 16 damage from the drones
>and dies bigtime as well.
>
>This is how I interpet the rules anyway


Nope, the shaman/rigger can decide to use the drone(s)/spirit(s) instead of
his own threat rating in combat. The player can choose whether the runner or
the drones will fight. That is one of the things that makes them usefull.