From:	Doug Miller <enigma@********.JPL.NASA.GOV>
Subject:	Re: focus question
Date:	Fri, 8 Sep 1995 17:30:37 +0000

On Fri, 8 Sep 1995, Gurth wrote:

> >Is it possible to have a weaponfocus as implantet cyberware (like retractible
> >razors or spurs) ?
>
> I think it would, but don't expect the things to cost as little as normal
> hand razors :)
>
> >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.
>
> That would appear to be the most sensible way to build them, yes. So you
> could probably replace the blades with foci blades just as easily. The
> problem I see here would be: do you need 4 (or 5) weapon foci -- one for
> each blade -- or just one? Or do all blades count as one focus?
>
> >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 ?
>
> You can switch foci on and off, costing a Simple Action per focus, without
> having to rebond them.

Theres another problem that people seem to be missing. A weapon focus
adds it's rating to the users Armed Combat Skill. Cyberspurs use the
Unarmed Combat Skill (Cyber-implant Weaponry concentration). The only
bonus I see in using an implanted weapon fucus is that you could use it
in the astral and it can damage critters that are immune to normal
weapons.
On the plus side, its there with you all the time and you don't have to
worry about losing it (normally).

Doug