From:	Gary Carroll <gary@****.COM>
Subject:	Re: focus question
Date:	Thu, 7 Sep 1995 10:25:43 -0700

Kid Flash.
>Is it possible to have a weapon focus as implantet cyberware (like
>retractible razors or spurs) ?

Gary C.
I would say yes. There is no reason that you can't do this
the only restriction I would add would be that the Actual Cyber
portion would cost double (due to modifications) and you still
have to pay the full cost of the Focus.

>The question arose when i decided
>to create a new shaman. I thought of giving him a small weapon like
>a knive which could easily be hidden and doesn't show his real
>powers to the mundane (Gangboss: "Hey guys, look at that toy !
>Hahaha ! Do you wanna play ? Aaaaargh .. What the **** was that
>?"). When i looked at the numbers for conceal i thought: why not
>get him some retractible razors ? The cybersystem itself could be
>the standard version, only the blades must be different (e.g. the
>focus). It is stated in the SSR that the blades a easily replaced
>with other (normally improved) blades. The only big problem i see
>: you are always wearing them. Nice, you say ? That also means
>they are always active ! Could be a problem, neh ?

No actually they wouldn't be active until you activate it.
(takes a simple action) *just like a power focus* Yet you could
leave it on, or only consider it active when they are extended,
maybe part or the magical creation of it. (add 10% for auto
activation)

*By the book it requires a simple action to activate.*
*the rest are suggestions*

Thanks
Gary C.