Software is made out of code fragments (also known as code frags). Code frags can be created at a rate of one frag per 10 hours of work. They can also be found in information systems or recovered from broken code. Basic software requires 3 frags per level, and takes an hour to assemble. Special types of frags exist, such as eureka frags and dubious frags. Rules for these will be introduced when the're first found
Basic
Programs Types
ICE - Counter intrusion software meant to
thwart unauthorized users
ICE Breaker - Software designed to break ICE
Agent - Autonomous software that makes
decisions and takes actions without input from the user. Can be combined with
other programs like ice breakers and payloads
Payload - Software
used to effect undefended systems. The two most common are Control Spikes, which grant control of the
target system, and Data Siphons, which
hijacked data. Other more exotic versions exist.
Red
Queen decay
Digital Warfare is
in a state of constant evolution. Strategies and counter strategies come and
go. Frequently used software runs the risk of becoming obsolete. Each time a
piece of soft ware is used, roll its Red Queen
die. On a 1, that soft ware is now obsolete and users suffer
disadvantage on all checks. Most programs have a Red Queen die of d6.
