SR5:Driving:Skills/Attributes

5th Edition Rules
Basics // Combat // Magic // Matrix // Driving // Character Creation

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Attributes

Electronic devices run a lot of different applications, utilities, and code libraries to keep things working smoothly. Rather than list every single program running on a computer individually, the total effectiveness of these programs are described as Matrix attributes. These attributes are used as limits when performing Matrix actions and as part of your dice pool when defending against Matrix actions.

There are four Matrix attributes: Attack, Sleaze, Data Processing, and Firewall (abbreviated ASDF). Most devices (including commlinks) have only two Matrix attributes: Data Processing and Firewall. Decks and hosts have all four, including Attack and Sleaze.

Every Matrix action is categorized according to the Matrix attribute they fall under. For example, the Brute Force action is an Attack action, and the Hack on the Fly action is a Sleaze action. The Matrix attribute for an action serves as the limit for tests tied to that action.

Agility

Your Attack rating reflects the programs and utilities you have running on your deck that inject harmful code into other operating systems, or use brute-force algorithms to break encryptions and protections to lay the virtual smackdown. Attack software is high-risk, high-reward, because firewall protocols tend to treat it harshly, doing damage that could hurt your persona if you blow it. Attack actions are good for making quick break-ins, damaging devices, and dealing with Matrix threats in a very fast but loud way.

Reaction

The applications making up your Sleaze attribute mask your Matrix presence, probe the defenses of targets, and subtly alter a target system’s code. Sleaze software is delicate, and one mistake will spill the soybeans on you to your target. Sleaze actions are good for intrusions in which you have plenty of time and in dealing with Matrix problems in a slow but quiet way.

Data Processing

Your Data Processing attribute measures your device’s ability to handle information, datastreams, and files. It is used for Matrix actions that aren’t, as a general rule, illegal.

Firewall

Your Firewall attribute is your protection against outside attacks. It contains code filters, file checkers, virus detection and eradication software, and other defensive programming. Firewall actions are defensive in nature. The most important role of the Firewall is as virtual armor against Matrix damage.

Skills

Gunnery

Gunnery is used when firing any vehicle-mounted weapon, regardless of how or where the weapon is mounted. This skill extends to manual and sensor enhanced gunnery.

Pilot Aerospace

Aerospace vehicles include all reduced- and zero-gravity aircraft capable of suborbital or extra-orbital flight.

Pilot Aircraft

This skill is used to pilot any manned or unmanned aircraft operating solely within planetary atmosphere.

Pilot Walker

Any vehicle that walks on two or more legs is piloted through this skill. Characters may control the walker physically or remotely.

Pilot Exotic Vehicle (Specific)

Characters must take this skill one time for each specific exotic vehicle. Characters may control the vehicle remotely with this skill where possible.

Pilot Watercraft

This skill is used to pilot any waterborne vehicle, whether from inside it or by remote control.