From:	Sheldon Rose <scrose@****.COM>
Subject:	Re: Cyber and Body Index (was Re: Munchkinism at it's finest)
Date:	Fri, 8 May 1998 01:17:54 -0500

Ubiratan P. Alberton wrote:
>
> Jonathan Andrews escreveu:
>
> > but if essence reduction on cyber comes from organic componentts, then how
> > come they reduce impact on magic attribute? bioware is still organic, but
> > it affect magicians adversely...
>
> I believe "high-grade" cyberware doesn't have organic components,
> it's just
> built more carefully and is adjusted to the individual user. Normal
> cyber doesn't have this, it's quite generic (like, pre-defined sizes, etc.)

Think of it like going to the taylor sure I can go and buy an "off the
rack" Blazer
or suit and it will look and fit like it too.

> Alpha would have some adjustable settings

More like minor alterations slacks and jackets that have not cut to
length until someone buys them.
most better clothing shops carry this type of items.

> Beta would be custom-fit.
This would be along the lines of venting a jacket and/or pegging slacks.

> Delta well, every idividual chip and bolt of those is propably made specially for the
individual.

About Deltaware you are correct it has to do with the quality and
design.
It says each piece is custom made

> increasing grade, the cyber is more and more adjusted to the user,
> making it less invasive. It doesn't mean organic components or magic.

Those fall into the bioware and cybermancy which are unrelated to the
grade of cyber.