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Port Scanner

Affiliation:
Open Market

Manufacturer:
Various Slicer Groups

Type:
Slicing Tool
Power Supply:
24 hour power pack

Sensors:
Holonet Access (20 m)

Size:
31 cm

Composition:
Plastoids, Duraplast.


DESCRIPTION
A port scanner is a small, datapad-esque device that allows the user to break into computers and other automated systems. It does this by rapidly scanning through the connected device for unlocked systems, left over datapackets, and open entry ports to break into. Once inside, the intrusion is registered as an authorized, but anonymous entry into the system, and any device connected to the port scanner will now have access to any system it has opened. In order to actually access a system, however, the port scanner must either be connected to the device physically or through a shared network. When using a network to remotely slice a system, the port scanner must be within twenty meters of both the source, meaning it cannot hack connections long-distance.

Slicing a civilian-grade computer or low-level security device should only take 2 rounds. Trying to crack more advanced or military grade tech, however, will take 4. While trying to break into a device, while there are no obvious pop-ups or indicators, a software scan or user registry will show the device signing on. And, of course, if the infiltration is interrupted the user must start all over again.

LEGALITY
Illegal, but inconspicuous. A port scanner might look like a commlink or datapad to someone unfamiliar with the tech, but if the authorities discover what it is used for they will come after you.

INTENT
I wanted to reintroduce a classic gadget for slicers to hack computer systems.

RESTRICTIONS
None


 
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