ITEM COST BULK
Bracer computer 1,300 -
Code cylinder 500 L
Computer interface visor 1,200 L
Computer spikes 1,500 L
Credit chip 100 -
Datacards, blank (10) 10 L
Datapad 1,000 L
Datapad, basic 100 L
HiBaka 2000 Mem-Stik 50 -
Holoprojector, personal 1,000 L
Holoshroud 25,000 -
Lectroticker 1,500 L
Portable computer 5,000 L
Scramble key 16,000 -
Scramble key, basic 8,000 -
Slicer kit, advanced 100,000 L
Slicker kit, basic 50,000 L
Software virus, advanced 25,000 -
Software virus, basic 10,000 -
Triangulation visor 1,400 -
The bracer computer is a datapad worn on the user’s forearm. It performs all the same functions as the standard datapad, including the ability to read standard datacards in a slot on the underside of the device. The bracer computer also features a holographic screen that displays information as a two-dimensional image about one inch above the device. Plus, the keyboard is designed to accommodate one-handed typing. The bracer computer is popular among those who need to conserve space with their equipment, particularly bounty hunters.
A compact encoded security device issued to many military, political, or corporate officials, a code cylinder accesses computer data via a droid's scomp link or provides entry into restricted facilities. Each cylinder features the user's personal security clearance data. High-ranking personnel may carry more than one cylinder, each with different access codes encrypted within them. Republic citizens, Imperial Officers, and New Republic personnel use them to facilitate security measures.
Code cylinders are storage devices, and improving your access to a code cylinder is difficult. You need to make a successful Electronics check with a -4 penalty to do so, and a critical failure activates the code cylinder's self-destruct programming and ruins the cylinder.
Worn across the eyes and connected to a computer system, the computer interface visor provides the wearer with a heads-up display that displays relevant data laid over one’s normal vision. A computer interface visor translates complex computer algorithms into easy-to-understand symbols and words, allowing the wearer to attempt unskilled Electronics checks without the usual penalty. The computer interface visor also provides a +1 bonus on Electronics checks. A computer interface visor cannot be worn at the same time as armor with a helmet or any other device worn on the head.
Computer spikes are single-use programs built into a basic piece of computer hardware that plugs directly into another computer system. Designed to bypass computer security and help improve access to protected systems, a computer spike interferes with another computer system and uses untraceable programs to chip away at the target system’s defenses. A computer spike can be activated as an action, after which it allows you to make a single Hacking check with a +2 bonus that can be used only to gain initial access. All computer spikes are considered Illegal.
The credit chip is a small, flat card that features a security codeout and credit algorithm memory stripes. The chip can hold a specified number of credits appropriate to the government that issued it, or it can draw from a specific account held by the user. Credit chips not only allow quick and easy transfers of funds but also protect users from theft.
Credit chips are storage devices, and improving your access to a credit chip is very difficult. You need to make a successful Electronics check with a -4 penalty to do so, and a critical failure activates the credit chip’s security program and self-destructs.
Modifying a credit chip so that government and bank computers think that it draws on a different account or that it has a different value stored is impossible.
A datacard is a simple storage device. Intended solely as external storage for a computer, it has no interface for direct display, editing, or entry of data.
These hand-held personal computers serve as notebooks, day planners, calculators, and sketchpads. In addition to performing basic computer functions, datapads can interface with larger computer networks directly or via comlink.
Basic datapads are just storage devices with display, input, and editing capabilities; they have no ability to run programs.
Frequently utilized by slicers to smuggle valuable information past security guards and police, the HiBaka 2000 Mem-Stik is a tiny piece of hardware that holds a moderate amount of information without taking up too much space. Though a Mem-Stik does not have enough space to carry computer programs, it can hold simple text, image, and video data (as well as under 1 minute of holographic data). A Mem-Stik is tiny and can be hidden inside the power pack slot of a standard blaster pistol. A blaster that has a Mem-Stik in its power pack slot cannot be fired without first reinserting the power pack.
A handheld, personal hologram transmitter can be used to view real-time or recorded three-dimensional images or to pass information through a comlink connection. It has enough memory to store about 1 hour of a holo recording or 1,000 holo images.
A holoshroud is an advanced form of holoprojector that places a stored holographic image of a creature over the form of the creature wearing the holoshroud. This creates a nearly perfect visual illusion that moves, acts, and reacts with the wearer. A holoshroud is able to store a single holographic image to disguise the wearer, though it can be changed if the user has access to other holographic images and makes a successful Electronics check.
Using a holoshroud grants a -4 penalty to Notice to any observers not convinced of the disguise. Creating or removing this deceptive appearance is an action (to turn the holoshroud on or off).
A small electronic device used to bypass low-grade security systems, a lectroticker consists of several small wires connected to a sense-plate. When the sense-plate is inserted into a standard security lock (such as those found on doors throughout the galaxy), the sense-plate is charged with varying amounts of energy, scrambling the signals sent to the electronic lock and fooling its systems into thinking that the correct access card has been provided. A lectroticker can be activated as an action, after which it allows you to make a single Hacking check with a +2 bonus to disable an electronic lock. All lectrotickers are considered illegal.
Compact and light enough to be carried in an attache case or backpack but powerful enough to run fairly complex programs, portable computers are the information technology of choice for anyone who needs access to a lot of data while on the go. As such, they are particularly popular with traveling business executives, military commanders in the field, and slicers.
A scramble key is a small device that connects directly to a computer interface. It sends out waves of scrambled code in an attempt to confuse security and countermeasure software. A basic scramble key allows you reroll Hacking once per slicing run. A standard scramble key allows you to reroll twice per slicing run.
Slicer kits are generally items gathered or created by a slicer to assist in their work. They tend to be personalized, rather than standard toolkits. The basic slicer kit increased the user’s Electronics and Hacking skills by 1 die type. The advanced slicer kit increases both skills by 2 die types. These improvements are only gained when the slicer kit is being used.
Software viruses can be purchased and used as is, however, most slicers personalize their viruses. Slicers also tend to modify a virus for a specific target as well. A software virus can only be introduced into a computer system after the initial connection is successful. Once connected a slicer can deploy a software virus either by copying it to a datacard and inserting it into the computer, or direct connection. Once deployed, a basic software virus grants the slicer +1 on all Hacking rolls. An advanced software virus grants +2 to Hacking rolls.
The triangulation visor provides a heads-up display to help wielders of heavy weapons to account for wind, gravity, distance, and other effects when targeting shots. The triangulation visor works only with weapons that fire solid rounds, such as slugthrowers, missile launchers, and grenade launchers. It does not work with blasters, lasers, or other energy weapons. The triangulation visor reduces the range by one range category (for example, from long to medium range). A triangulation visor cannot be worn at the same time as a helmet or any other device worn on the head.