The security layer of the Midgard implementation of Novos, these sites are reached if you have one of the four relay effects:
Adventuring in the correct area with the appropriate effect and Juryrigged Antenna active will let you encounter one of these sites. See Backbone Control for full details about the backbone relay system.
Sites
Most site names are of the form "Subrelay <code>-<number>". Some are just "Subrelay <code>".| Location | Potential Codes | Site Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Park | Subrelay Err Subrelay South-212 Subrelay SS Subrelay SS-425 Subrelay SS-640 Subrelay SS-678 Subrelay SS-961 Subrelay SSP Subrelay SSP-567 Subrelay SSP-904 Subrelay STH-329 Subrelay STH-932 Southside Relay |
MS/RC BG/CB,RC OV/CB,MS/RC BG/RC OV/CB,RC* MS/CB,MS/RC* OV/CB,MS/RC OV/CB,RC* BG/CB,BG/RC OV/RC* OV/RC OV/CB,RC BG/CB,CD/BC,SH |
| Waterfront | Subrelay Front Subrelay Docks-301 Subrelay Docks-399 Subrelay Water-892 Subrelay WTF-506 Subrelay WTR Subrelay WTR-273 Subrelay WTR-558 Subrelay WTR-944 Subrelay WTR-946 Waterfront Relay |
BG/CB,RC OV/CB,RC MS/RC OV/RC OV/RC* MS/RC* OV/CB,MS/RC MS/CB,RC* MS/CB,MS/RC BG/RC* OV/CB,BG/BC,SH |
| Dockside Sewers | Subrelay S Subrelay S-358 Subrelay Sewer-151 Subrelay Sewer-152 Subrelay Sewer-717 Subrelay Sewer-891 Subrelay DS-762 Subrelay DSw-386 Subrelay DSw-388 Subrelay DSw-477 Subrelay DSw-484 Sewer Relay |
OV/CB,BG/RC MS/CB,RC* OV/CB,MS/RC BG/CB/MS/RC* ?? BG/CB/MS/RC* OV/CB,RC MS/CB,BG/RC OV/RC* MS/RC* BG/RC OV/CB,BC,CD/SH |
| The Quad | Subrelay MU-595 Subrelay MU-902 Subrelay MUQ Subrelay MUQ-386 Subrelay MUQ-387 Subrelay MUQ-680 Subrelay MUQ-802 Subrelay Quad Subrelay Quad-223 Subrelay Quad-448 Subrelay Quad-558 University Relay |
OV/CB,RC MS/RC* MS/CB,RC* MS/CB,BG/RC OV/CB,BG/RC BG/CB,BG/RC* OV/CB,MS/RC BG/CB,RC OV/CB,RC* BG/CB,MS/RC MS/CB,BG/RC* OV/CB,CD/BC,SH |
* Sites marked also have Cyberserpent/Ancient Vaults if you have a coat of mysterious circuitry (or upgrades) equipped.
Encounter
All Subrelay sites start with the following message:
You follow the virtual breadcrumbs to near an old tangle of utility lines. Whatever's in there has been updated to Novos.
You follow the signal to <Subrelay name>.
Or if ???:
You follow the virtual breadcrumbs to another tangle of utility lines. Whatever's in there has been updated to Novos.
You follow the signal to <Subrelay name>.
The Backbone sites each have a different introduction message — see individual links to them above.
Defenders
See Novos Defenders for full details of mechanics.
For Subrelays:| Defenders | Alert | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First defender: Relay Redirector | Never at ≤5 | Sometimes at 6-8 | Always at ≥9 |
| Second defender: Static Feedback | Never at ≤13 | Sometimes at 14-16 | Always at ≥17? |
| Kick | Never at ≤22 | Sometimes at 23-24 | Always at ≥25 |
| Defenders | Alert | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First defender: Overwatch | Never at ≤2 | Sometimes at 3-4 | Always at ≥5 |
| Second defender: Static Feedback | Never at ≤8 | Sometimes at 9-11 | Always at ≥12 |
| Third defender: Static Feedback | Never at ≤13 | Sometimes at 14-16 | Always at ≥17 |
| Kick | Never at ≤20 | Sometimes at 21 | Always at ≥22 |
Unique Routines
See Midgard Relay Net Site Structure for full details on all routines. The unique routines of these sites include:
| Image | Routine | Key Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Connection Buffer (Relay/Backbone) |
* ? Command + View: +1 Backbone Control point? | |
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Relay Connection (Relay) |
* View: find signal to Backbone sites | |
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Backbone Connection (Backbone) |
* 4? Command: Gain Backbone Control of that zone, +1 point | |
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Security Hub (Backbone) |
* ?? | |
| Defenses | |||
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Obscuring Veil (Relay/Backbone) |
* 2-3 Attack: crash routine * 1 View + 1 Attack: crash routine |
|
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Crackling Defense (Backbone) |
* 3? Attack: crash routine | |
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Relay Redirector (Relay) |
* 3-4 Attack: crash routine * 1-2 Defense + 2 Attack: crash routine Kicks if allowed to act. |
|
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Overwatch (Backbone) |
* 3-4? Attack: crash routine Attracts alert/guards if allowed to act. |
|
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Static Feedback (Relay/Backbone) |
* 4 Attack: crash routine Does hardening damage/kicks if allowed to act. |
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History
At some point, the text was:
You follow the virtual breadcrumbs to near an old tangle of utility lines. Whatever's in there has been updated to Novos… presumably the Golden Chip will be interested.
You follow the signal to <Subrelay name>.