Hacking Program of the Day

[Raindog]

BLACKOUT (INFOWAR)	SHORT SKILL / ARO
Attack, CLAW-1.
REQUIREMENTS The target must carry a piece of Equipment with the Comms Equipment Trait (Hacking Device, Repeater, Sniffer...). The target of this Hacking Program need not have the Hackable Characteristic.
EFFECTS Allows the user to make a WIP Roll against the target. A successful Roll forces the target to make a BTS Roll versus Damage 15.  Failing the BTS Roll causes the target to enter the Disabled state, signified by a Disabled Marker (DISABLED) in base to base contact. The effects of this program persist until the opponent cancels the induced state by whatever means. The range of this program is the Hacker's Hacking Area.

[Raindog]

Blackout is a basic hacking program used to cancel out Comms Equipment like hacking devices or repeaters. It makes hackers no longer able to hack back. 

[Sgt. Rock]

It also has the great ability to do things like target remotes that have repeaters. FO bots, like Pathfinders and Stemplers, are great targets for this one, as are the little 8 point repeater bots everyone has access to. It's a good way to weaken an opponent's repeater net (just watch out for killer hackers!

[rudra34]

1 hour ago, Sgt. Rock said:

just watch out for killer hackers!

That's the hard part about hacking repeaters, you normally have to worry about the other hackers trying to kill you!   

[Raindog]

Carbonite

 

 

N3 Wiki > Main Sections > Advanced Rules > Hacking Programs > Carbonite

CARBONITE (INFOWAR)	SHORT SKILL / ARO
Attack, CLAW-3.
REQUIREMENTS The target must be an enemy with the Hackable Characteristic (HI, TAG, REM...) or an enemy Hacker.
EFFECTS In the Active Turn, the user may distribute two WIP+3 Rolls among one or two targets. A successful Roll forces the target to make two BTS Rolls versus Damage 13, applying the effects of DT Special Ammunition .  Failing either or both Rolls causes the target to enter the Immobilized-1 state, signified by an Immobilized-1 Marker (IMM-1). The effect of this program is canceled automatically at the end of the current Player Turn, but the induced state may be canceled earlier by other means. The range of this program is the Hacker's Hacking Area.

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[Raindog]

I like this program since it has the Double Trouble (think Double Action) characteristic and the +3 bonus to WIP can be huge! It is a good ARO Hack. 

[scotthartman]

Interesting that it only lasts for current player turn. So target is back to normal at start of next players turn.

[Sgt. Rock]

10 hours ago, scotthartman said:

Interesting that it only lasts for current player turn. So target is back to normal at start of next players turn.

This is true, but being able to stop a TAG or HI in its tracks during a rampage is VERY valuable. If the target is IMM-1, they can't react to further attacks until they reset, meaning it becomes easier and safer to remove them from the board. I don't see it as being quite as useful against hackers, but it can also be used on remotes, and remember, G: servant bots are REMs, and are hackable. Being able to shut down that little helper bot in ARO when it's on its way to repair a busted TR REM or heal up a downed trooper can be really useful.

[Raindog]

Assisted Fire

 

 

N3 Wiki > Main Sections > Advanced Rules > Hacking Programs > Assisted Fire

ASSISTED FIRE (SUPPORTWARE)	ENTIRE ORDER
GADGET-2.
REQUIREMENTS The target must be a REM from the same Army List as the user, and must be inside the user's Hacking Area. The target cannot currently be benefiting from the effects of another GADGET Program.
EFFECTS Assisted Fire grants the target REM the Marksmanship L2 Special Skill. When the user activates this program, which does not require a Roll, place a numbered Supportware Marker (SUPPORTWARE) beside him.  Also, place a Marksmanship L2 Marker (MARKSMANSHIP L2) in base to base contact with the REM. The effects of Assisted Fire persist until the end of the following Player Turn after the declaration of this Hacking Program, at which point you must remove all corresponding Markers. Once activated, this program's range covers the entire game table.

 

REMEMBER

Each Hacker can only sustain one active Supportware program at a time.  Hackers may voluntarily cancel an active Supportware program by declaring another and expending the corresponding Order. Supportware programs are automatically canceled whenever their user enters in a Disabled or Isolated state or any Null state.

[Raindog]

A TR Bot's best friend. The program allows the REM to ignore cover and it grants shock!

[Andrewc]

My most used program so far.  My first order of the game is usually my Lt. order from a Nexus Hacker to put Assisted Fire on the Unidron Plasma Sniper rifle.  It's a good way to get the ball rolling.  

[Raindog]

 

Redrum

 

 

N3 Wiki > Main Sections > Advanced Rules > Hacking Programs > Redrum

Human Sphere N3 Content.

REDRUM (AHP)	SHORT SKILL / ARO
Attack, SWORD-2
REQUIREMENTS The target must be an enemy Hacker.
EFFECTS In the Active Turn, the user may distribute two WIP Rolls among one or two targets. In a Face to Face Roll, this program imposes a -3 MOD to the target's Attribute. A successful Roll forces the target to make two BTS Rolls versus Damage 16 as specified by the DT Special Ammunition (see Infinity N3) this Hacking Program applies.  For each failed BTS Roll, the target loses one point of his Wounds/Structure Attribute. Critical hits with Redrum cause the target to lose one point of its Wounds/STR Attribute directly, bypassing the first BTS Roll (the target must still make the remaining BTS Roll). The range of this program is the Hacker's Hacking Area.

 

[Raindog]

My favorite Killer Hacker Program.

[Raindog]

GOTCHA! (INFOWAR)	SHORT SKILL / ARO
Attack, CLAW-1.
REQUIREMENTS The target must be an enemy with the Hackable Characteristic (HI, TAG, REM...) or an enemy Hacker.
EFFECTS In the Active Turn, the user may distribute two WIP Rolls among one or two targets.  Each successful Roll forces the target to make a BTS Roll versus Damage 13.  Failing the BTS Roll causes the target to enter the Immobilized-1 state, signified by an Immobilized-1 Marker (IMM-1). The effect of this Hacking Program is canceled automatically at the end of the following Player Turn after the declaration of this program, but the induced state may be canceled earlier by other means. The range of this program is the Hacker's Hacking Area.

[Raindog]

This is a solid program for shutting down remotes and heavy infantry links from rampaging around. 

[Sgt. Rock]

You know, we can't see the name of the program unless we highlight it. It's white text on a white background. Is there anything you can do about that so we actually know what you're talking about? :P

[Raindog]

Fixed

[Raindog]

Overlord

 

 

N3 Wiki > Main Sections > Advanced Rules > Hacking Programs > Overlord

OVERLORD (ITAG)	SHORT SKILL / ARO
Attack, CLAW-1.
REQUIREMENTS The target must be an enemy TAG. If the target is a Manned TAG, its Pilot/Operator must be inside it.
EFFECTS Allows the user to make a WIP Roll against the target. A successful Roll forces the target to make a BTS Roll versus Damage 14 while suffering the effects of Breaker Special Ammunition, that is, using only half its BTS value. Failing the BTS Roll causes the target to enter the Possessed state, signified by a Possessed Marker (POS) in base to base contact. The effects of this program persist until the opponent cancels the induced state by whatever means. The range of this program is the Hacker's Hacking Area.

 

POSSESSED TROOPER
MOV	CC	BS	PH	WIP	ARM	BTS	STR	S
4-4	13	12	*	11	*	*	*	*

• Note - Use the trooper's original values.