Mass Effect: Tech Talent: AI Hack
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AI Hack
Time Taken: one round
Range: 30 meters, the target has to be in the line of sight
Prerequisites: Computer Programming / Repair: Artificial Intelligence (advanced skill) 4D and Hacking Talent
With an understanding of how AI programming works, you can use an Omni-Tool to implement a virus that can wipe layers of programming and insert various commands. Roll Technical attribute and AI skill against the synthetics Willpower skill (or see special rules in the NPC chapter). A success grants certain access to the root commands of a synthetic based on how well you beat the opposing roll. See the chart below to see what you can do:
| 0-10 | Corrupted Systems | Target suffers -3D to all rolls for 1 round and additionally 1 round for each 1D in AI Hack talent. |
| 11-15 | Access Basic Commands | Target will follow simple commands, such as Stop, Shutdown, Run, Drop Weapon, for 1 round and additionally 1 round for every 1D in AI Hack talent. |
| 20+ | Access Root Command System | You gain control over the synthetic for 1 round and additionally 1 round for every 1D in AI Hack talent. While under your control the synthetic will follow any command you give it. |