:zombie_mode()
A virus that seeks out and infects idle computers and "borrows" their processing power for use as CODA.
A virus subroutine that searches for unattended high performance units on the net and attempts to gain access to the unit. Once access is gained the zombie virus converts the unit's excess processing power into CODA for the user. Must have access to a network to access this CODA.
- Acquisition Cost: 6 XP | 60,000 Dollars | 600 Credits
- Digital Noise Generated: 4
- CODA Cost: 6
- Requirements: Network Connection
- Subroutine Traits: Implant Virus
- Range: Large / Global Network
- Target: Any unattended high performance, low security, Personal Computers connected to a Network.
- Turn Portion: Full Round Action
Effect: Roll an Engineering Skill Roll.
Success: If you Roll a combined Skill Roll of 10 or Higher, you successfully detect and infect a number of unattended computers, See the Table Below for your exact result.
| Combined Skill Roll | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10 | Max CODA increased by 1 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 12 | Max CODA increased by 2 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 14 | Max CODA increased by 3 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 16 | Max CODA increased by 4 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 18 | Max CODA increased by 5 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 20 | Max CODA increased by 6 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 22 | Max CODA increased by 7 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 24 | Max CODA increased by 8 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 26 | Max CODA increased by 9 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 28 | Max CODA increased by 10 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 30 | Max CODA increased by 11 for the next 6 Hours. |
| 32+ | Max CODA increased by 12 for the next 6 Hours. |
- You must have Network Access to utilize any Max CODA Acquired this way.
- Every Hour that this Infection Remains Active you generate an additional +1 Digital Noise.
- You can end this Infection at any time via a Full Round Action(while using your RIG).
Failure: If you Roll 9 or lower on your combined Skill Roll you Fail to detect any units. You still spend your turn portion and CODA.
Overpower: Spend 1 additional CODA to:
- Add +2 to the Skill Roll for this instance of the Subroutine.
- Add +1 Max CODA if you Succeed on the Skill Roll.
You can overpower as many times and in as many ways as you can afford to do so.
Narrative Note: The Narrator may rule that rampant or irresponsible use of this subroutine attracts the attention of Government Agencies, Corporations and Powerful Enemies.
