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    Mindhack is a skill that enhances computer hacking abilities both through intuitive shortcuts and accessing systems that are physically impossible to reach normally. A Mindhacker can add their Mindhack Art level to their Computer Hacking skill when attempting feats of hacking, provided the targeted system is within their Mindhack Strength range. Mindhack Strength levels dictate the maximum distance or type of connection a Mindhacker can use their abilities on, from needing to physically access a system to potentially hacking anything on the same planet. Mindhack can also be used offensively when resisting hacking attempts on systems someone is actively guarding.

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    Mindhack is a skill that enhances computer hacking abilities both through intuitive shortcuts and accessing systems that are physically impossible to reach normally. A Mindhacker can add their Mindhack Art level to their Computer Hacking skill when attempting feats of hacking, provided the targeted system is within their Mindhack Strength range. Mindhack Strength levels dictate the maximum distance or type of connection a Mindhacker can use their abilities on, from needing to physically access a system to potentially hacking anything on the same planet. Mindhack can also be used offensively when resisting hacking attempts on systems someone is actively guarding.

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    Mindhack is a skill that enhances computer hacking abilities both through intuitive shortcuts and accessing systems that are physically impossible to reach normally. A Mindhacker can add their Mindhack Art level to their Computer Hacking skill when attempting feats of hacking, provided the targeted system is within their Mindhack Strength range. Mindhack Strength levels dictate the maximum distance or type of connection a Mindhacker can use their abilities on, from needing to physically access a system to potentially hacking anything on the same planet. Mindhack can also be used offensively when resisting hacking attempts on systems someone is actively guarding.

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    Author Unknown - Mindhack

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    Fenix Wulfheart
    Mindhack is a skill that enhances computer hacking abilities both through intuitive shortcuts and accessing systems that are physically impossible to reach normally. A Mindhacker can add their Mindhack Art level to their Computer Hacking skill when attempting feats of hacking, provided the targeted system is within their Mindhack Strength range. Mindhack Strength levels dictate the maximum distance or type of connection a Mindhacker can use their abilities on, from needing to physically access a system to potentially hacking anything on the same planet. Mindhack can also be used offensively when resisting hacking attempts on systems someone is actively guarding.

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    Mindhack

    Computer hacking is a skill in its own right. Mindhack enhances the skill of the
    hacker both by providing intuitive shortcuts (e.g. guessing the correct password from
    25,000 possible combinations) and by forming a bridge to systems that are physically
    impossible to reach by conventional means. Mindhackers may often not even be
    consciously aware of their gift but will nonetheless have the reputation among their
    peers as “elite” and as having a natural talent for hacking.

    Using Mindhack

    A Mindhacker adds his Mindhack Art level to his Computer Hacking skill when
    attempting any feat of computer hacking, provided the system targeted is within the
    range dictated by his Mindhack Strength level. Computer Hacking tasks can be either
    unresisted, passively resisted or actively resisted.

    Unresisted is where the system targeted is “out of the box”, with standard
    configurations and such protections as are routinely supplied with it. Hackers take
    such measures in their stride since their specifications are so widely known.

    Passively resisted is where there has been an effort to provide further protection to the
    system, in the form of either a sysadmin strengthening the security configuration or
    the installation an “off-the-shelf” security product. Passive resistance allows for the
    sysadmin or system owner to resist the hacking attempt using half his Intelligence +
    Computer Hacking (or those of the creator in the case of a purchased security
    product). Mindhack cannot enhance the effectiveness of passive resistance.

    Actively resisted is where a sysadmin is actively using the system at the time that the
    hacking attempt takes place. Firstly the sysadmin is entitled to a roll to resist the
    hacker’s attempt to go undetected. If alerted, the sysadmin is then able to actively
    resist all further efforts of the hacker and can even attempt to counterhack (i.e. trace
    the hacker back to its source and/or compromise the system from which the hacking
    attempt arose).

    Of course, the sysadmin could just choose to switch off or disconnect the targeted
    system, but there are times when this is not practical (e.g. a major government
    database or finance system) and times when the sysadmin may be hoping to identify
    the intruder by keeping him online. A sysadmin with Mindhack can add his Mindhack
    Art level to his Computer Hacking skill level when resisting hacking attempts but can
    only use Mindhacking to counterhack if the intruder’s home system is within the
    range dictated by his Mindhack Strength level.
    Mindhack Art Table

    Task Success Level Mindhack


    Required Strength required
    Determining network address of remote computer One None
    Determining approximate physical location of remote Two
    computer
    Determining exact physical location of remote computer Three
    Cracking simple password (alphabetical only) Two
    Cracking complex password (mixed character set) Three
    Cracking lengthy access code/encryption Four
    Penetrating firewall Five
    Cracking military strength security/encryption Six
    Accessing shared files One
    Accessing unshared files Two
    Installing remote program Three
    Viewing remote screen and/or taking control of Three
    keyboard and mouse
    Gaining input from connected peripherals such as Four
    microphone or webcam when not configured for such
    access
    Controlling remote printer, tape drive or similar Four
    peripheral
    Changing contents of remote database Two
    Intercepting traffic to and from remote computer Three
    Programming remote system Four
    Not alerting active sysadmin to hacking attempt Two
    Not leaving traces of hacking in system logs Four
    Finding files by keyword or text search One
    Finding files by subject, intent or user rather than by Three One
    keyword or text search*
    Finding remote computer by network identity or Two
    contents
    Finding remote computer by location or user identity* Four Two
    Accessing computer with wired network connection or One
    active modem
    Accessing computer with wireless network connection Three
    Accessing computer with inactive modem only* Five Three
    Accessing computer with no network connection or Six Five
    modem*
    Switching on or off remote computer* Seven Six
    Accessing computer with no network connection or Eight Eight
    connection to mains power outlet*

    *Requires one or more levels of Mindhack Strength


    Mindhack Strength Table

    Strength Abilities
    1 Mindhack can only be used on a system that the character is physically
    accessing.
    2 Target system must be within the same room as character.
    3 Target system must be within the same building as character
    5 Target system must be within same town or city as character
    6 Character can interface with a computer without the usual peripherals
    (i.e. keyboard, mouse and monitor) if he is touching it
    7 Target system must be within the same state, province or region as
    character. Character can interface with a computer without the usual
    peripherals if it is within the same room and he has a line of sight to it.
    9 Character can interface with a computer without the usual peripherals
    up to a range of 2 yards per point of Willpower and Mindhack
    Strength, provided he has a line of sight to it.
    10 Target system must be within the same country or continent as
    character
    12 Character can interface with a computer without the usual peripherals
    up to a range of 10 yards per point of Willpower and Mindhack
    Strength. Line of sight is no longer necessary.
    15+ Target system must be on same planet and sephiroth as character

    Using Mindhack Defensively

    Mindhack can be used to resist the attempt of someone else to hack into a system that
    the character is actively guarding. Otherwise it has no defensive application.

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