:defrag()

Temporarily suspends the effects of Malware or Spyware affecting the user.

Allows the unit to attempt to temporarily end the effects of Spyware or Malware.

  • Acquisition Cost: 2 XP | 20,000 Dollars | 200 Credits
  • Digital Noise Generated: 0
  • CODA Cost:
  • Requirements: Network Connection(if targeting another), Robot, Computer Suite or Cybernetic Enhancement and Detected Malware / Spyware
  • Subroutine Traits: Malware Detection
  • Range: 100 Meters / Network
  • Target: Yourself or 1 Digital Unit or Being(with requirements) within Range.
  • Turn Portion: Action

Effect: Make an Engineering Skill Roll. The Defrag DC for Malware and Spyware is equal to 10 + CODA Cost of any present Malware / Spyware.

Success: If the user Succeeds in meeting or exceeding the DC they immediately suppress the effects of any Malware or Spyware within their system with a Defrag DC equal to or lower than their engineering Skill Roll. This effect lasts for a number of Rounds equal to the user’s Intellect Modifier + 3.

Failure: If the user Fails to meet or exceed the DC they do not end the effects of any present malware or spyware within their system. The Turn Portion and CODA are still spent.

Overpower: Spend 1 additional CODA to: 

  • Add +1 to your Engineering Skill Roll made for this Subroutine.

You can overpower as many times and in as many ways as you can afford to do so.