| From: | Alfredo B Alves <dghost@****.COM> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: Mo' bettah Cyberdoodads |
| Date: | Mon, 4 May 1998 11:08:53 -0500 |
>In a message dated 5/5/98 2:11:04 AM !!!First Boot!!!, Ereskanti@***.COM
>writes:
>> > DOH! I shoulda thought of that :) Ok, small pouches could be
disguised
>> > as scars ... not sure about the flap thing ... either be very
concealable
>> > and hard to open or easily noticed and easy to open ... unless you
had a
>> > DNI controlled device ... actually not even that. A lever action
thingy
>> > go open it ... push here, panel pops open ... dunno how much to
charge
>> > fer it ...
>> Actually, what about the "Dataport" from "Alien's 4" that
was hidden
>beneath a "Mole" on the Synthetic???
>>
>> -K
hmmmm....IIRC, the dataport didn't really gel with the SR concept of a
datajack... The synthetic's dataport was floating under her skin and the
opening was much smaller than my concept of a datajack. (look at the
piccs in VR 2.0 [for a specific page ref, try page 48, but there are
others]) This, doesn't mean it's not possible, just that it's not as
easy...I'd say it'd be easiest in a cyberlimb covered with synthetic
skin.
>Guys, in one of the latest books (I believe in the Dragonheart Saga),
one of
>the deckers had a dermal patch to cover over a datajack port. Would you
guys
>consider this as something similar to the Protective Cover option
available
>for cybereyes, and the same essence cost - nothing ?
>
>Mike
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Yup, Jane-in-a-box had a clear plastic panel covering her datajacks and
softlink. Hmmmm... I would say a datajack guard would be simple to
create. Since they don't have to be as thin (althogh thin would be nice
:), and they don't have to be transparent, datajack guards would be
cheaper than protective covers for cybereyes.
so now for the stats,
Item Impact Price Availability Street Index
Datajack Guard 0 50 3/36 hrs 1
1 200 4/48 hrs 1.5
2 600 5/3 days 1.5
Protective Panel 0 30*n 3/24 hrs 1
1 150*n 4/36 hrs 1.5
2 400*n 5/48 hrs 1.5
n is the number of datajacks / softlinks to be protected. All such
softlinks / datajacks must be mounted close to each other. If there is
room (GM discretion) to mount one or more datajacks / softlinks in the
space between the datakacks / softlinks, the panel must be purchased as
if they were present.
Datajack Guard is a small plug inserted into the datajack / softlink.
The portion remaining external extends over and past the rim of the
datajack / softlink. In order to use a datajack guard with 2 points of
impact armor, the datajack / softlink must be mounted on something
rigid like a cyberlimb or a mass of bone. The 0 impact guard basically
just protects the datajack from dust and stray particles. The guard is
available in an assortment of colors including, but not limited to,
clear, flesh tone, and chrome.
Datajack Panel is a plastic panel covering and protecting multiple
datajacks / softlinks. The panel has adhesive material along the rims
that keep it in place. Otherwise, the same rules apply as for the
datajack guard.
Well, whadya think?
D.Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum)
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