Handcoded Claw

Routine

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Type	Active Defense

Responses to Functions

Function	Message	U	Result
Offense = 1, sometimes?	Your batch slams into the claw, but it has at least some basic reinforcement.	0-1
Offense = 1	You carefully direct your attacks at the claw's exposed connectors, separating it into its component parts.	2	Gain 2 XP, removes routine
Offense = 1 + View ≥ 1	You carefully direct your attacks at the claw's exposed connectors, separating it into its component parts. You download one of the pieces that looks as though it might be useful later.	2	Gain 2 XP, code snippet, removes routine
Offense ≥ 2	Your batch grinds the claw into bits of disassociated data.	2	Gain 2 XP, removes routine
View ≥ 1	This routine seems solely focused on forcing people out of its system. As far as attack routines go, it's fairly inoffensive… still might cause you some problems, though.	?
Command ≥ 1, Defense, Other	The claw picks over your batch.	?

Active Responses

Every round, you also get:

If you used Defense?:

The claw tries to push you out of the system, but your defences hold.

Or if you have hardening:

The claw tries to push you out of the system, dealing 1-2 damage to your system's hardening.

Or if ???:

The claw tries to push you out of the system. You manage to hold your connection, but it was as much luck as skill.

Otherwise:

The claw tries to push you out of the system. You try to press back, but it forces you out of the system.

(Disconnect)

Sources

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