Special Utilities

Utility Size Multiplier Actions Book Page Sleaze 3 Used to calculate Detection Factor1 Shadowrun 3 Core 221 Track 8 Tracks Deckers Shadowrun 3 Core 221 Battletac Matrixlink 5 Allows for instant data sharing without having to use Make Commcall Matrix 3 71 Cellular Link 1 Allows a Deck to be used over a cellular connection Matrix 3 72 Compressor 2 Reduces file size by 50% Matrix 3 72 Guardian 2 A utility used to prevent unauthorized use of a cyberdeck Matrix 3 72 Laser Link 1 Allows a Deck to be used over a laser connection2 Matrix 3 72 Maser Link 1 Allows a Deck to be used over a maser connection3 Matrix 3 72 Microwave Link 1 Allows a Deck to be used over a microwave connection4 Matrix 3 73 Radio Link 1 Allows a Deck to be used over a radio connection5 Matrix 3 73 Remote Control 3 Allows a user to utilize drones and rigged security systems67 Matrix 3 73 Satellite Link 2 Allows a Deck to be used over a satellite connection8 Matrix 3 73 Utility Sizes Costs for Matrix Utilities

Footnotes

1. Detection Factor = (Masking + Sleaze)/2 (rounded up)

2. I/O Speed cannot exceed the rating of the utility x 100mp.

3. I/O Speed cannot exceed the rating of the utility x 100mp.

4. I/O Speed cannot exceed the rating of the utility x 100mp.

5. I/O Speed cannot exceed the rating of the utility x 100mp.

6. Requires a Rigger Protocol Emulation Module

7. User controls drones in Captains Chair mode and cannot use either Control or Hack pool.

8. Satellite link lag causes a +2 penalty to all Access Tests and a -2 reduction in Matrix Reaction.