Shadowrun the Shadowrun Supplemental 019

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SPRAWLSURVIVALGUIDEEXPANSIONS:OPTIONALRULESAND NEWLIFESTYLES

FEATUREARTICLE: SHADOWRUNECONOMICS101

REGULARFEATURES: CORPORATEREVIEW AND

CLUTTEREDDATASTORE

INTHISISSUE:


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STAFFANDTHANKS

EDITOR-IN-CHIEFAdam Jury [ [email protected] ]

ASSISTANTEDITORElissa Carey [ [email protected] ]

LIFESAVERPamela Zerbinos [ [email protected] ]

COVERARTJeff Preston

GRAPHICDESIGN/ LAYOUTAdam Jury [ [email protected] ]

QUICKYETMADPROPSSue Sherman for helping me compile the lifestyles

for Living on the Edge. Bruce Baugh and Geoff Skellamsfor various interesting and thought-provokingdiscussions over the last months.

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LIVINGONTHEEDGE

ADDITIONALLIFESTYLES 4MECHANICSSHOP 4

PRAIRIEDOGCOMMONS 4

THERATHOLE 5

LAS ANCEMOTEL 5

SUBURBIA 6

THEDORM 6

BARRENSBIGSHOT 6

THEBACHELORPAD 7SAFEHOUSEVARIATIONS 7

REGULARMAGICIANSAFEHOUSE 8

HAUNTEDMAGICIANSAFEHOUSE 8

BARRENSSTREETCLINIC 8

THEANCIENT, FORBIDDEN,

CURSED, RUINEDTEMPLE 9

NEWFLAW 9

RURALLIFESTYLES 10

GENERALCATEGORYNOTES 10AREA 10

SPACE 11

SECURITY 11

CRIME 12

CONTINUOUSUPKEEP 12

DEFAULTEDGESANDFLAWS 12

DISALLOWEDEDGESANDFLAWS 13

NEWEDGESANDFLAWS 13EDGES 13

FLAWS 13

SHADOWRUNECONOMICS101 14OWNPROPERTY 14

BUYNEW 14

BUYUSED 14

STOCKPORTFOLIOS 14

ASKFOREXPENSES 14

PAYMENTINSCRIP 14

PAYMENTINGOODS 14

THECORPORATEREVIEW:

OCEANSTARHABITATION 15PRIMARYBUSINESS 15

CORPORATESTRUCTURE 15

SECURITY 16

PLOTHOOKS 16

THECLUTTEREDDATASTORE 17SAEDER-KRUPPDEVILSTALKER 17

DEVILSTALKER 17

DEMONHUNTER 17

AZTECHNOLOGYBRIC SPIDER 17BRIC SPIDER 17

HOMEOPATHICMEDKIT 18YAMATETSUPSECPAM 18

AZTECHNOLOGYSUB-ZERO

PERSONALITY-FIXCHIP 18


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FROMTHEEDITOR. . .BYADAMJURY[ [email protected]]

Wow this issue is really, really late. What can Isay? Real life, real jobs, real friends, real committments;everything cuts into the time available to work on TheShadowrun Supplemental, and for a lot of the last year

the magazine has simply been getting the short end ofthe stick.

There's some pretty good news this time around,though. A lot of small tasks that I've been meaningto do for ages have been finished, so I'll outline thembriefly here.

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of material is copyright 2004 Adam Jury

DONATIONSSomething else we've been intending to add for a

long time is a donations page. We recognize that noteveryone has the time or interest in writing material

for the magazine, yet we also hope that some of thosepeople may want to support our endeavours in otherways.

Of course, you likely want to know what thedonated money will be used for and we don'tblame you. However, we're honestly not quite sureyet, because we have very little idea how much moneywill be donated. We could make elaborate plans, butthe time spent making those plans would be wastedif the cash flow turned out to be much lower than weexpected. So, for the time we're taking a wait-and-see

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Moving towards compensation for all levels ofcontributors: authors, editors, and artists.

SEATTLE2063

It hurts just to think about Seattle 2063right now.However, I can tell you with great authority honest that it will come out in 2004.

THESHADOWRUNSUPPLEMENTAL#202004, as well!

THESHADOWRUNSUPPLEMENTAL1997Probably not 2004. Sorry!

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LIVINGONTHEEDGE

ADDITIONALLIFESTYLES

Living on the Edgepresents a variety of lifestylesbuilt with the Detailed Lifestyles and Lifestyles Edgesand Flaws systems published in FanPro's SprawlSurvival Guide. In some cases, these lifestyles ignorethe FanPro suggestion of limiting Edges and Flawsto five per lifestyle. Some new Edges and Flaws wereused in the creation of some of these lifestyles seep. 9 for full descriptions. Also, Final Monthly Lifestyle

Costs are always rounded up to the nearest 25

Living on the Edge Contributors: Rev, SableTwilight, Wanderer, Shockwave IIc, Ancient History,and Karl Tars, with additions by Adam Jury.

MECHANICSSHOPThis site is perfect for a riggers vehicle facility.

The neighborhood is not the nicest, being in themiddle of an industrial park right next to the highway,but the landlord is really very nice and is desperate tokeep the place rented.

Note: This is only the site for the riggers (or weaponspecialists) facility. The actual facility or personallifestyle must be rented (or purchased) separately.

AREA SQUATTER(1PT)In the middle of an industrial park.

COMFORTS MIDDLE(3PT)The power and water are pretty reliable.

ENTERTAINMENT STREET(0PT)You came here to work, not goof around. Dont

you find engines and transmissions fun enough?FURNISHINGS STREET(1PT)

Like a mechanics shop is going to have muchelse? A beat up couch to crash on after those late-night repair sessions.

SECURITY MIDDLE(3PT)Fairly good considering the neighborhood.

Decent locks, night watch, and its not like someone isgoing to want to boost the crappy trid or old couch.

SPACE LUXURY(5PT)Big enough to house a vehicle facility.

TOTALPOINTS: 13 (1,650 BASEMONTHLYCOST)

EDGESEasygoing Landlord +.05*

Inconspicuous Housing +.10

No More Neighbors +.15Privacy Screen 3 +.30

Quiet Neighborhood +.15

Total: +.75

*If lifestyle is purchased, drop EasygoingLandlord, lowering to the total cost to +.70

FLAWSCacophonous Neighborhood -.05

Horrible View 4 -.20

Mail Leftovers -.05

Middle of Nowhere -.05Patchwork Engineering -.05

Total: -.40

MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 2,250

Add the following to the lifestyle cost for a monthlyfacility rental:

General Facility: 1,000

Vehicle Facility: 2,000

Computer/Cybernetics/Electonics Facility: 3,000

PRAIRIEDOGCOMMONSThis was just your typical run down inner city

housing project apartment building until a PrairieDog Shaman moved in. Through diligent workand effort, she has managed to bring the residentstogether, form a community watch program, andoverall get them all more involved in one another'slives. The residents and neighbors have taken tocalling the building the Prairie Dog Commons


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AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS MEDIUM(3PT)

ENTERTAINMENT LOW(2PT)*

FURNISHINGS LOW(2PT)*

SECURITY MEDIUM(3PT)

SPACE LOW(2PT)** In addition to the base points, two additional

points may be spent on Entertainment, Furnishings,or Space. Only one per option. These points arealready calculated into the total cost.


EDGESConcerned Neighbors +.05

Easygoing Landlord +.05

Good Reputation +.05

Helpful Neighbors +.05

Vigilant Security +.15

Total: +.35

FLAWSAnnoying Neighbors -.05

Intolerant Neighbors -.05

Mail Leftovers -.05

Patchwork Engineering -.05

Rough Neighborhood -.15

Total: -.35


THERATHOLEThis location somewhere within the Barrens

has become the hang out for a group of rat shamansand their associates.

AREA SQUATTER(1PT)

COMFORTS LOW(2PT)

ENTERTAINMENT SQUATTER(1PT)

FURNISHINGS SQUATTER(1PT)

SECURITY SQUATTER(1PT)

SPACE HIGH(4PT)

TOTALPOINTS: 10 (700 BASEMONTHLYCOST)

EDGESDefensive Setup +.10

Easygoing Landlord +.05

Escape Tunnel +.10

Hasty Access +.05

One Step Away From Everything +.05

Total: +.35

FLAWSBad Reputation -.05

Crashpad -.10

Infestation -.10

Living by Committee -.10

Portal in the Closet -.20

Total: -.55MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 575

LAS ANCEMOTELThis dilapidated motel is a slight step up from

a coffin hotel, with just a little more room to movearound and a little more privacy. The managementcould care less what goes on in the rooms they rentout. As long as you pay your bill on time, you couldprobably get away with murder. Some of the letterson the ancient neon sign have long since burned out,

leaving it with the name Las ance Motel.AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS MIDDLE(3PT)

ENTERTAINMENT LOW(2PT)

FURNISHINGS LOW(2PT)

SECURITY MIDDLE(3PT)

SPACE LOW(2PT)


EDGESHasty Access +.05

Privacy Screen 3 +.30Total: +.35

FLAWSDisgruntled Service -.10

Infestation -.10


Trigger-Happy Landlord -.05

Total: -.40

MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 2250

NIGHTLYLIFESTYLECOST: 75


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SUBURBIAAh yes, the suburbs. Sometimes it can be useful

to hide out in a nice, quiet house, in a nice, quietneighborhood. Since all the houses and streets lookthe same, sometimes its pretty easy to get lost.Maybe the runners can bring a little excitement to thedoldrums. And you can be guaranteed if they do, it

will be talked about for years to come.

AREA MIDDLE(3PT)


ENTERTAINMENT MIDDLE(3PT)

FURNISHING MIDDLE(3PT)


SPACE MIDDLE(3PT)


EDGES

Concerned Neighbors +.05Good Reputation +.05

Inconspicuous Housing +.10

Quiet Neighborhood +.15

Total: +.35

FLAWSAmbush Friendly -.10

Middle of Nowhere -.05

Nosy Neighbors -.05

Total: -.20


THEDORMNot all shadowrunners are in it for the danger and

excitement. Some turn to running to help pay theirway through college. Here is a typical dorm room acollege-attending runner may find themselves livingin. Even though the typical University may haveexcellent, high-speed Matrix access, with so manystudents logging in at the same time, it frequentlyslows the network down to a crawl.

AREA MIDDLE(3PT)


ENTERTAINMENT LOW(2PT)



SPACE SQUATTER(1PT)


EDGESHelpful Neighbors +.05

One Step Away From Everything +.05

Roommate From Heaven +.10

Total: +.20

FLAWS

Cacophonous Neighborhood -.05Gnomes Under the Floorboards -.10

Either Crashpad or Roommate From Hell 2 -.10

Living by Committee -.10

Mail Leftovers -.05

Total: -.40


BARRENSBIGSHOTLooking to be a big shot in the Barrens? The only

thing a runner needs is a Rating 2 fake ID and all thiscan be yours. Sure, the neighborhood might be a littlerough, but with the proper bribes to the right gangsyou can make sure few people are going to try toboost your stuff. Remember, its better to be a big fishin a small pond, then a small fish in a big one.

AREA Z-ZONESTREET(-1PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)

ENTERTAINMENT HIGH(4PT)

FURNISHINGS HIGH(4PT)

SECURITY HIGH(4PT)SPACE MEDIUM(3PT)


EDGESBribed Security +.15

Defensive Setup +.10

Escape Tunnel +.10

Vigilant Security +.15

Total: +.50

FLAWSBad Reputation -.05

Middle of Nowhere -.05


Total: -.25



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THEBACHELORPADThe swinging bachelor pad has it all its in

a good neighborhood and its clean, so its safe tobring all manner of opposite-gender friends overfor a night (and maybe morning...) of frolicking. Orjust invite everyone over for a good old fashioneddrinking party.

AREA LUXURY(5PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)

ENTERTAINMENT LUXURY(5PT)

FURNISHING MIDDLE(3PT)

SECURITY HIGH(4PT)

SPACE MIDDLE(3PT)


EDGESGood View 1 +0.05

Total: +0.05

FLAWSCacophonous Neighborhood -.05

Total: -0.05


SAFEHOUSEVARIATIONSA runner needs a place to lay low, hidden in the

shadows of the everlasting city glow. Anything froman empty apartment to a comic-esque hideout can be

a safehouse every runner's best friend.AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)


FURNISHINGS LOW-HIGH(3PT)

SECURITY HIGH (4PT)

SPACE HIGH(4PT)


For a standard safehouse, use the followingEdges and Flaws:

EDGESDefensive Setup +0.10

Escape Tunnel +0.10

Inconspicous Housing +0.10

Privacy Screen 3 +0.30

Reliable Utilities +0.10

Total: +.70

FLAWSCacophonous Neighborhood -0.05

Disgusting Neighborhood -0.05

Horrible View -0.05

Middle of Nowhere -0.05

Rough Neighborhood -0.15

Total: -.35MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 10,125

For a more magically oriented safehouse:

EDGESAstral Magnet +0.20

Defensive Setup +0.10


Manaline/Power Site in the Basement +0.30


Reliable Utilities +0.10Total: +1.10

FLAWSBad Reputation -0.05

Haunted 2 -0.20

Infestation 2 -0.20


-0.50


For a safehouse designed for someone to lay lowfor a long time in:


Good Insulation +0.05



Watertight +0.05

Total: +0.60

FLAWSAnnoying Neighbors -0.05

Horrible View -0.05

Mail Leftovers -0.05


This isnt Sams Pizza -0.05

Total: -0.25



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REGULARMAGICIANSAFEHOUSEThe bad features of the neighborhood can help

explain the increased privacy of the place (therearent many people that wish to be around; one couldeasily justify adding No More Neighbors later), andthe annoyance flaws might be explained as thesyncronicities and weird oddities that seem to hover

around magicians and their homes...

AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)



SECURITY HIGH(4PT)

SPACE HIGH(4PT)

TOTAL: 18 (5,000 BASEMONTHLYCOST)

EDGES

Defensive Setup +0.10Inconspicous Housing +0.10




Total: +0.90

FLAWSCacophonous Neighborhood -0.05

Disgusting Neighborhood -0.05

Horrible View -0.05

Mail Leftovers -0.05This isnt Sams Pizza -0.05

Total: -0.25


HAUNTEDMAGICIANSAFEHOUSEAREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)



SECURITY HIGH(4PT)SPACE HIGH(4PT)

TOTAL: 20 PT (6,650 BASEMONTHLYCOST)




No More Neighbors +0.15


Total: +0.95

FLAWSAstral Magnet -0.20

Bad Reputation -0.05

Disgruntled Service (or Portal in the Closet) -0.10

Haunted 2 -0.20

Infestation 2 -0.20

Total: -0.75


BARRENSSTREETCLINICThe local clinic is well liked by the locals. They

like knowing theres a place nearby that they can goto when they get hurt or when a family member isill, and they dont take kindly to anyone who tries tomess it up. Of course, all the local gangers try to stayon the places good side... this means they also hangout there on regular occasions.

Everything barring access to rooms has beenremoved or altered to make it as easy as possible foremergency cases to get inside in a hurry. The waitingroom is barebones, with simple chairs lining thewalls. Local backups for most utilities exist, sincepower and water supplies are critical, but not stablein this area of the barrens.

AREA Z-STREET(-1 PT)

COMFORTS LOW(2 PT)

ENTERTAINMENT SQUATTER(1 PT)

FURNISHINGS LOW(2 PT)

SECURITY MIDDLE(3 PT)SPACE MIDDLE(3 PT)

TOTAL10 PT(700 BASEMONTHLYCOST)

EDGESConcerned Neighbors +0.05

Easygoing Landlord +0.05

Hasty Access +0.05

Helpful Neigbors +0.05x`


Vigilant Security +0.15

Total: +0.45

FLAWSAmbush Friendly -0.10

Crashpad -0.10

Total: -0.20

MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 875 NUYEN

Note: Does not include cost of medical supplies.


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THEBUNKERT h e u l t i m a t e ( i f s o m e w h a t s p a r t a n )

accomodations for those overparanoid survivalisttypes. This reinforced ferro-concrete bunker wasbuilt to military specifications and comes completewith a number of security devices and drones thatborders on the absurd. The moderately spaciousaccomodations include enough preserved foodstuffs,water reclamation, air filtration and recycling devicesto last a number of users for years!

Located in a premium low-rent neighborhoodbeneath an unassuming house or apartment complex the upstairs neighbours may not even know youexist. It also includes space for one vehicle.

AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS HIGH(4PT)



SECURITY HIGH(4PT)

SPACE HIGH(4PT)

TOTAL: 20 PT(6,650 BASEMONTHLYCOST)

EDGESGood Insulation +0.05



Vigiliant Security +0.15

Watertight +0.05Total: +0.45

FLAWSDifficult Access -.0.05

Horrible View -0.05

Underpaid security -0.15

Victory Gardens -0.20

Total: -0.45

MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 6,650 NUYEN

THEANCIENT, FORBIDDEN,CURSED, RUINEDTEMPLE

An ideal spot for the eccentric magician orunspeakable cabal, this forgotten piece of man-was-not-meant-to-know contains privacy and power forsurprisingly little cost... the magicians sanity. A hole inthe wall to some, a rustic fixer-upper to others. Featuresinclude cavernus spaces that look bigger on the insidethan on the outside, a hidden escape tunnel for when

heroes bust in on your unspeakable ceremonies, andthe Portal That Must Not Be Opened right next to thecrumbled idol and sacrificial altar stone.

AREA LOW(2PT)

COMFORTS SQUATTER(1PT)

ENTERTAINMENT SQUATTER(1PT)

FURNISHINGS LOW(2PT)SECURITY LOW(2PT)

SPACE LUXURY(5PT)

TOTAL: 13 PTS(1,650 BASEMONTHLYCOST)


Escape Tunnel +0.10



Pest Repellent +0.05

Total: +0.65

FLAWSAstral Magnet -0.20

Background Count -0.30(An aspected powerline for the aspiring evil magician, or the

residue of Horror for the cheap runner shaman.)

Haunted -0.20

Portal In The Closet -0.20

Victory Gardens -0.20

Total: -1.10MONTHLYLIFESTYLECOST: 925 NUYEN

NEWFLAW

NOSYNEIGHBORS(0.05 PTS)The characters neighbors take it upon themselves

to be involved in the business of every one else in thecommunity. The neighbors will come to investigateanything strange or peculiar going on in theneighborhood, but not out of concern for community,but for their own titillation.

Nosy Neighbors must succeed a Willpower (4)test to resist investigating, and will only try to resistinvestigating if asked or threatened not to. Treatthem as having an Intelligence of 3 for purposesof noticing anything that might be consideredunusual or noteworthy, Willpower 2 for resisting theurge to investigate, and Stealth 3 for being noticedthemselves. This Flaw can be taken in conjunctionwith other Neighbors Edges and Flaws, eachpertaining to a specific set of neighbors.


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Country livin is quite a bit different than thesprawl. The benefits and drawbacks are differentmore nature in both the good and bad way. You getfreedom and space, but you also get wild animals,insects, and more exposure to the weather. You getprivacy, but you also get isolation. This is the waythe other half livesits easy to forget since the latestaction-packed news is all about the cities and theurban go-go lifestyle. If you ever get tired of that,though, its worth knowing your other options.

These rules are fully compatible with the DetailedLifestyles rules on pp. 127-144 of FanPros SprawlSurvival Guide(SSG), except where noted.

GENERALCATEGORYNOTESRural settings affect the Area, Security, and Space

categories heavily, but the Furnishings, Comforts, andEntertainment categories are much the same in boththe rural and urban worldspeople bring in whatthey need or get it shipped to them. The Matrix knowsno boundaries in all but the most backward nations.

AREA

Z (-1 POINT)The place is teeming with dangerous and territorial

paracritters, natural threats like floods or volcanos,and massive swarms of disease-bearing insects. Life is

constantly threatened here, and almost no one goes infor anything but extremely brief forays.

Examples:A valley of rabid hyenas, yellow fever-carrying mosquitos, and ferocious weekly lightningstorms and wildfires.

E ZONE(0 POINTS)The place has just one of the above problems

either hostile animal life, epidemic disease, orunstable natural events.

Examples: Territorial lion mating grounds, a

swamp ridden with parasites and diseases of allkinds, or the nastier parts of the Australian Outback(rabid para-dingos!).

D ZONE(1 POINT)The animal and insect life is dangerous, but

more opportunistic than territorial. If youre weak orwounded, here they come, but they wont go out oftheir way to consume the strong and well-organized.Natural disasters occasionally happen, but its not

inherent in the landscape. People generally avoidthis area and view it as dangerous, but the strong andskilled can get by just fine.

Examples:African plains with a varied ecosystem,Florida swamps, the better parts of the Australian

Outback, the better parts of the Amazon.C ZONE(2 POINTS)

Its wild still, but the ecosystem is mostlybalanced so creatures get what they need. You canhike around and enjoy nature, but take precautionswith your scent, food and waste to avoid attention.Watch for poisonous animals and large carnivores.Wear bug spray and dont drink the water untreated.Weather can be harsh at times.

Examples : Yosemite , most of the deepbackcountry in North America.

B ZONE(3 POINTS)Mildly wild, you could get into trouble here

if you do something stupid like go out withoutany water. On the other hand, a well-stocked hikercould get by just fine, and even a poorly stockedone can probably make it through the night untilrescue. Camping and living is comfortable evenlong-term. No major predators, but plenty of wildinconveniences like raccoons and non-disease-bearing mosquitos and ticks.

Examples:Most of rural North America, outsideof towns, state parks, recreation areas that are well-visited, and especially idyllic natural lands.

A ZONE(4 POINTS)No threatening animals, comfortable temperature

range, and edible food grows wild in some places.Water sources available year-round. Easy campingyear round, and easy farming or animal-husbandry.

Examples: Farm country and vacation-land inareas of California, France and Chile.

AA ZONE(5 POINTS)Only the cutest and most enjoyable creatures live

herebunnies, deer, and songbirds. Clean spring wateravailable year-round, no harsh weather, just the right

balance of seasons. Extremely fertile ground allows aperson to eat from the land without any farmingtonsof fruit, fish, berries, and vegetables grow naturally.

Examples:Pristine nature-preserve property inselect locations.

RURAL LIFESTYLESBYKEVINCASEY[ [email protected]


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AAA ZONE(6 POINTS)Known in some circles as Nature Plus!, this is

the engineered Eden. Start with a perfect locationgreat weather, just the right balance of enjoyablewildlife, no pollution. Genetically engineer thewildlife to be even cuter, more friendly, and moreuseful. Engineer or import just the right plant species

for a perfect biosphere ecosystem. Inject the soil withvital nutrients. Enhance the food-bearing plants,and eliminate most species of insects, leaving onlybutterflies and other beautiful types to pollinateand regulate the ecosystem.

Examples:Artificial islands off the coast of theUAE or in the South Pacific, biospheres, mythologyand legend.

SPACEIn terms of land area, rural places usually have a

lot of land around the structure itself. The structureis usually somewhat bigger than a comparableurban structure because there are fewer buildingsize constraints.

STREETEQUIVALENT(0 POINTS)No land in addition to the structure you live in.

You are the rare exception in the rural lifestylejustenough land to set up shop. You live in a tent, a lean-to, or even a fully-enclosed one-room shack the sizeof a tent.

SQUATTEREQUIVALENT(1 POINT)You have a quarter of an acre to a half-acre

lotroomy by suburban standards, but you fill it uppretty quick once you spread your stuff around theyard. Your house is about 50 sq. meters, just a coupleof rooms.

LOWEQUIVALENT(2 POINTS)An acre of land to call your own and a 100 sq.

meter house on it with a couple of small bedroomsand a porch. Not bad.

MIDDLEEQUIVALENT(3 POINTS)Two to five acres and a nice 200 sq. meter house

make for fun and comfortable country living. Youcan take a nice little hike around your land, and ifthere are trees, you cant see your neighbors. Privacyand a fair bit of quiet, plus some wildlife calls yourland home. You probably have a shed, barn, or otheroutbuilding, if not two or three.

HIGHEQUIVALENT(4 POINTS)Country estate with six to 20 acres, maybe a

pond, river, or other small feature, and space forfarming or ranching operations. A large 400 sq. meterhome makes a place for the whole familyincludingcousins, aunts, grandparents, and miscellaneouspeople you never knew. Some number of sheds,

barns, garages, stables, and other out-buildings, pluspossibly a small guest or servants cottage, completethe setup.

LUXURYEQUIVALENT(5 POINTS)Massive, plantatio- or nature preserve style

living. Dozens or maybe even hundreds, of acresgive you the sense of owning endless land. You couldwalk for hours on your own land and never seeanother soul. Ranching, farming, corporate facilities,your own airport... you can hide all kinds of stuff on

your land if you want. Unfortunately, you also dontalways notice right away when someone else hidesstuff on your land.

SECURITYEmphasis is a little different because the threats

are different. Only the really wealthy or paranoidneed to lock their doors in the country, and an alarmsystem is sort of a waste if youre two hours from thesheriffs office (unless youre rich enough to affordprivate security). On the other hand, a good fence ora pack of outside dogs is needed to keep the crittersin check.

STREETEQUIVALENT(0 POINTS)Its just you and the critters, chummer. Hope

theyre friendly or youre tough.

SQUATTEREQUIVALENT(1 POINT)Youve got a dog or three to scare em off. The

critters still come around, but they dont breed onyour land at least. For the bugs, you throw somepoison out there every now and then and drop morefocused bug bombs on the hives when they get toobig. You try to remember to keep the doors closed tothe house so they dont just crawl right inand youhave doors that can close.

LOWEQUIVALENT(2 POINTS)Youve either got a closed fence around your

dwelling, or you keep a few dogs outside all the time.No creature is going to just walk up to the house. Forthe insects, the house is well-sealed and the materials


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are treated to prevent infestation. You bug-bomb asneeded on top of that, but you dont need to do itvery often.

MIDDLEEQUIVALENT(3 POINTS)A real fence surrounds your property, or an

ultrasonic scatter system to drive off pests. Petsalso patrol your land, and youve cut back some ofthe bushes and tall grasses so there are less placesfor critters to hide. The house is well-sealed andclimate-controlled to keep the bugs out, and even theunderside of the house and the attic is sealed, poison-treated, and maintained with frequent sweeps to keepit bug-free. You keep a cistern with back-up waterand maybe some stored food in case of temporaryloss of services or outside access. Oh, and yourdoors actually lock on the off-chance a metahumanapproaches your place.

HIGHEQUIVALENT(4 POINTS)Some serious technology protects your place. Thehouse is built to keep things out, the land is groomedand maintained to be friendly to the creatures youlike and useless to the ones you dont, and some of theplants are the genetically-engineered kind that attractless bugs and grow better. On the perimeter, youveset up the plants and landscape to serve as naturalbarriers to entry, supplementing your fence system.You have a real urban-style security system too, withan alarm system and a company that actually knows

how to get to your house if needed. Your pets roamthe land and are well-trained to intercept intruders inthe manner which you would prefer. Your house hasback-up water and food for a long time, and back-uppower for a short time (a few days).

LUXURYEQUIVALENT(5 POINTS)The land is completely groomed to your tastes

and convenience, including moving or makingwhole hills to suit your security needs. All the plantshave been chosen for species and location with themindful intention of controlling access to your land

and the flow of plants, animals, insects, and weatheron your land. Drones or exotic pets (or both!) patrolyour property, and metahuman guards do too, usingoff-road vehicles to roam your lot as needed. Yourhouse is totally self-sufficient either all the time, or formonths if needed.

CRIMEMetahuman crime is rare in the countrynot only

are there few people, but its hard to find and scope atarget. Even in a dark cabin in the woods, who knowsif the old man inside has a shotgun or not?

More problematic is invasions from the wildlife(usually looking for food) or insects (usually buildinga colony in or on the house). Use the Burglary rules(p. 135, SSG) for an urban lifestyle, but a roll thatwould indicate crime indicates a wildlife invasionor insect colonization, instead. The damage to yourlifestyle is caused by these creatures and the cost toevict them.

CONTINUOUSUPKEEPLiving in the wilderness presents some changes

to the normal buying or renting scheme, as landlords,city taxes, and zoning issues often arent present.

Theoretically, one can build a cabin in the woods andpay no rent. Continous upkeepfor game mechanicpurposesis used to reflect raised costs for gettingbuilding materials, food, and other goods delivered.Alternatively, the character may be legitimatelybuying or renting the land from whomever owns it.

DEFAULTEDGESANDFLAWSA rural location automatically has the Lifestyle

Edges and Flaws listed on the Default Edges andFlaws Table, so a rural location has a default Lifestyle

Cost Multiplier (p. 137, SSG) of 0.20. Players shouldfeel free to add more Edges and Flaws to theirlifestyle, and games that do not use the LifestyleEdges and Flaws rules should ignore this section.

DEFAULTEDGESANDFLAWS

EDGES

Easygoing Landlord 0.05

Inconspicuous Housing 0.10

No More Neighbors 0.15FLAWS

Middle of Nowhere 0.05

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DISALLOWEDEDGESANDFLAWSObviously, a gamemaster should not allow a

player to choose edges or flaws that are not suitablefor the location, or are inherent to living away from thecity. A suggested list of Edges and Flaws to disallowis on the Disallowed Edges and Flaws Table.

There are some Edges and Flaws that, whentaken, disallow you from taking an Edge or Flawwith the opposite effect (for example, MotivatedService and Disgruntled Service.) Note that suchflaws may be listed below, and if so it is not due totheir opposite being present in the Default Edgesand Flaws list; they are not allowed whether or notthe opposite flaw has been taken.

NEWEDGESANDFLAWS

EDGES

FEEDINGGROUNDS(0.10 POINTS)Much of the food you need to survive is provided

by naturetheres plenty of edible (and perhaps eventasty) plant and animal life, and most of it is easy to

hunt, gather, and prepare.

FLAWS

NEARBYATTRACTION(0.05 POINTS)The dwelling is located relatively close to a point

of interest that draws people towards it. It may bea simple tourist attraction (a beautiful waterfall oran ancient Indian burial ground), something moresinister (a secret cult holds fastings and rituals thereevery other month) or it may be nothing at alljustan area thats rumored to have something interesting

and is thus visited often.

DISALLOWEDEDGESANDFLAWS

EDGES

Bribed Security Likely not to be possible in a remote location.

Concerned Neighbors Not likely to have neighbors.

Good Reputation Not likely to have on-site contractors or convenient deliveries.

Helpful Neighbors Not likely to have neighbors.

Motivated Service Not likely to have such services.Quiet Neighborhood You are the neighborhood.

One Step Away From Everything Not possible in a remote location.

FLAWSAnnoying Neighbors Not likely to have neighbors.

Cacophonous Neighborhood Not likely to be a problem, unless the nearby paracritters are loud.

Crashpad Unlikely given lack of drop-in traffic.

Difficult Access Unlikely due to lack of bureaucracy involved in building design.

Disgruntled Service Not likely to have such services.

Mail Leftovers Very unlikely in a remote location.Rough Neighborhood You are the neighborhood.

Underpaid Security Not likely to have neighbors.


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I have a few runs under mybelt. Ive worked for Johnson afterJohnson and with dozens of otherrunners. Ive made a few mistakes,

but my hoop is still intact so I believethat I can offer some worthwhileobservations and advice. Operating

under the assumption that folks arein this biz to make a few nuyen,it surprises me how poorly somepeople handle their hard-earnedcred. What follows are a few financialpointers to help stretch your budget.

OWNPROPERTYI cannot stress this enough.

Having an apartment (or even anempty warehouse to squat in) isimportant. Not only does it give you

a hideout if you attract some undueattention, it gives you a certainamount of stability. It cuts yourmonthly expenses and helps keepyou from living hand-to-mouth allthe time. Being able to turn downa runwithout worrying aboutdigging through dumpsters forsoyburgershelps you negotiatewith Johnsons and walk away frompotentially disastrous jobs.

BUYNEWYeah, this post is supposed to be

about saving money, but in the longrun paying full price for things likevehicles, communication gear andgenerally anything legal extendstheir lifespan enough to save money.After all, whats cheaper: runningthrough half a dozen junkyardRapiers in as many months, orspringing for a new one that will

probably outlast your career? Ifyoure buying gear for legal use, itpays to take advantage of warranties,rebates and special offers.

BUYUSEDOn the other hand, when youre

buying toys that fell off a truck andusing them for extemporaneousactivities at 02:00, its better to

go with used goods. Equipment(especially the delicate stuff) doesntlast very long when exposed tothings like liquid immersion, extremetemperatures, and pieces of flyinglead. Save the money and buy used,if you can find a reputable source.

Another advantage of buying usedis the item has a history. Even if youend up ditching it under questionablecircumstances, it may end up beingtraced back to the guy who ownedit before you. Another disadvantageof buying used is the item has ahistory. Someonemaybe severalsomeonesused to own it, and theymay want it back. As always, if itlooks too good to be trueValor

its probably an Aztechnology

prototype complete with all sorts ofnasty bugs.Strider

STOCKPORTFOLIOSYou have certainly heard about

the joys of owning corp stock andall the fringe benefits it incurs, suchas regular financial reports and

being privy to shareholder info. Ifyou can, try to find a corp or brokerthat will offer you a DRP (Dividend

Reinvestment Plan) account. Youhave to put money in each month,

bu t th e mini mum is un de r 50 0nuyen, depending on the stock andyour broker. It doesnt cost much,helps launder your dirty cred andgains consistently even if you happento cause a few accidents around thecorps youve invested in.

ASKFOREXPENSESWhenever you negotiate with

a Johnson, try to get him to tack onplus expenses to whatever figureyou come up with. It covers yourhoop in a worst-case scenario, andits low risk for the Johnson sincehe doesnt have to pay any extranuyen if you botch the job. Its nofun spending 30k to earn 25k. Bewarned, though: its not very likelya Johnson will cover your expenses

as well as give you an advance,so weigh the cost of the run itselfagainst the cost of the Johnsonscrewing you afterward.

Smart Johnsons will only cover yourexpenses if you buy the replacementgear from a fence they recommenddriving business to their favoritefences. On the upside, this puts youcloser to a potential new contact. Onthe downside, your regular fixer maynot be happy that youre spending thatcash elsewhere.Bowey

PAYMENTINSCRIPThis only works when dealing

with a corporate Johnson, andusually only then when he canget scrip from the corp he says

he works for. Obviously, mostJohnsons dont want to disclosewho they work forbut somedont mind, and some will giveyou scrip from another corp just tothrow you off.

Since a corp prints its own scripand you have to spend it with thesame corp, you can possibly doubleyour payment and get twice thegoods, while the corp only incurs a

fraction of the costeveryone wins.Remember to get a temporary corp IDin the deal, otherwise youll be luckyto break even on the black market.

PAYMENTINGOODSWhile it works under the same

principle as the last tip (more payfor you, less cost for the Johnson andhis employers), there are a few keydifferences. First of all, your Johnsondoesnt have to be a corp suit to get

goods, so you can use this strategymore often. On the other hand,youd better have a good workingrelationship with Mr. J if you wantto do this. Damaged goods, trackingdevices, explosives and all sorts ofugly surprises all find their wayinto runners hands. Dont acceptequipment that you dont knowhow to appraise and use.

SHADOWRUN ECONOMICS 101

BY

CIRCLMASTR[[email protected]

OM]


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BYRICHARDL. RIESS

[ [email protected] CORPORATE REVIEW:OCEAN STAR HABITATION

Yeah, I know, this one is lightweight, but as I havealways been fond of being under the sea I thought Iwould check them out. They were featured in last monthsCAS SCUBA Pro magazine for their DiveBuddy electricdive sled. Anyway, check it out. If anything, cruise theirpublic node and check out the pictures. Some of those

submersible research platforms are incredible!Chrome Tiger

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OCEANSTARHABITATIONHome Office: Pensacola, FL, CASPresident/CEO: Terri JalenderCorporate Status: Public Corporation

Major Shareholders:

Terri Jalender, CEO (approx. 15 percent)

Atlantic Renovation Society (approx. 10 percent)Conrad Thomas, XO (approx. 8 percent)

Major Interests:Undersea habitation facilitiesSubmersible craftDecompression technologySubmersed communication technologyPersonal SCUBA/Underwater transportationOperations:

Fiscal: 4Intelligence: 5

Management: 5Reputation: 8Security: 4Magic: 6Matrix: 2Physical: 4Military: 2

PRIMARYBUSINESSOcean Star excels in a field that has been

controversial since before the turn of the century:colonization of the ocean floor. With l ittlecompetition, Ocean Star finds themselves relativelysafe in the markets of underwater habitats, personalunderwater exploration technology, and bothmilitary and civilian submersible craft technology.Well-known for their construction of the SeattleBay Oceanic Institute, they are typically alwayscontacted for any type of underwater constructionranging from automotive tunnels to extravagantglass-domed underwater hotels.

Ocean Stars selection of underwater craft canbe found in use all over the world from personaldiving scooters on up to large mobile seafloor labs.Ocean Star offers a standard selection of vehiclesand also offers custom vehicle construction to suit

specific needs.On occasion, Ocean Star has provided services

to governments across the globe for special purposesubmersible craft ranging from personal submarinesto stealth undersea observation platforms.

Not only did these guys build the underwater habitat offNew York that fell under terrorist attacks, but they are alsothe ones that built the attack subs that successfully fendedoff the terrorists before they could finish their job.Chrome Tiger

CORPORATE

STRUCTURE

Ocean Star has only one facility that houses itsadministrative offices and manufacturing plant alongthe coast just west of the CAS Naval Air Station. Thecompany owns a large fleet of construction supportships, which it keeps docked at a nearby harbor whenit is not at sea.

Administrative structure is relatively loose withthe CEO, Terri Jalender, heading up a small teamof ten engineers in research and development. TheOcean Star creative process typically involves Terri

and her team sharing ideas in an immersed VRenvironment where they design as they go.

CEO Terri Jalender is a graduate of MIT&T witha degree in Structural Engineering with an emphasisin alternative structures and a minor in marinebiology. Her ideas in underwater architecture areamong the most innovative in the world. With someinitial financial assistance from her university interncompany, Atlantic Renovation Society, she foundedOcean Star.

Heh, relatively loose. Judging by the high turnover

rate and some very public and heated disputes betweenTerri and her second-in-command Conrad Thomas, Ithink loose is way off. From what Ive heard, businessisnt so hot for Ocean Star and Jalender is having somehot ideas on how to boost sales that Thomas just aintthrilled about.Dixie Snake


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THE CLUTTERED DATASTOREThe Cluttered Datastore contains

contributions from Kanada Ten. Whoah!He wrote the whole thing this t imearound you can help write it next timeby reading our submission guidelines athttp://tss.dumpshock.com/guidelines.htmland sending us a submission!

SAEDER-KRUPPDEVILSTALKERGiant rats? Furry pests? Saeder-Krupp has heard

your woes! Those pestilent creatures have met theirmatch with one of natures oldest creations, a touchof metahuman gengineering, and patented DragonMagicTM. The Devil Stalker is the ideal snake to letloose on any infested facility!

Worried about insurance rates or employeehealth? Dont be! The Devil Stalker has a built-inaversion to metahuman pheromones! That means noone will even see the Stalker as it makes its nightlypatrol. Not only that, your insurance rates will dropwith reduced danger of rodent-carried diseases andincreased crop production. Plus, the Devil Stalker isguaranteed to live for ten years and is completelyimmune to normal reptile sicknesses.

The Stalker cannot breed, is non-venomous and isresistant to VITAS I&II. Tests have shown that VITAS

III is carried in only 1% of the test subjects. Trackingdevices are recommended for large facilities.

Funny they dont mention the Demon Hunter, whichfeature an aversion to a specially-engineered pheromone not a metahuman one. They just give a pheromonereleasing badge that doubles as a security pass to theguards and wage slaves. The snakes are built to beconstantly hungry and aggressive... I guess those are forSaeder-Krupp facilities only.NuJack SETI

GAMEINFORMATION

DEVILSTALKERB Q S C I W E R1/2 5 6 2/8 3 5 5INIT:5 + 1D6Damage:8M stunPowers:Thermosense, Adaptive Camouflage (+4)

DEMONHUNTERB Q S C I W E R

2/4 5 8 2/8 3 5 5INIT:5 + 1D6Attacks:8M stunPowers:Thermosense, Adaptive Camouflage (+4)

Cost Availability LegalityDevil Stalker 6,000 8/2 weeks LegalDemon Hunter 16,000 24/1 year

The Hunter is large enough to attack and swallowa human-sized creature, but will not attack anythingork- or troll-sized. It uses constriction to incapacitate avictim use the subduing rules for the snakes initialattack. The Stalker will not attack metahumans.

AZTECHNOLOGYBRIC SPIDERGenetically modified and tested in Universal

Omnitech laboratories, the BRiC (Biological RodentControl) Spider, is a variant of the Trapdoor(Stasimopus robertsi) spider. Altered to increase thearachnids size, diet, and mobility, the BRiC cannotleave its manufactured nest. The spider lives for oneyear and can consume over one thousand rats, mice,or other small rodents in that time. The BRiC Spidercannot breed and is non-polluting.

The spider manufactures a silk field around itsnest, which it uses to sense an approaching rodent.Once in range the BRiC leaps out with startlingspeed and strikes the pest with its potent venom,then drags it back beneath the trapdoor to devour atleisure. Waste is unprocessed in the spiders body,eventually leading to toxic blood poisoning.

An official Aztechnology installation crew willinsure proper placement and quantity of nests.Recommended for automated agriculture facilitieswith persistent rodent infestations. Aztechnologyassumes no responsibility for personnel injured ifnests are modified by unauthorized personnel.

Boy was Saeder-Krupp pissed when these puppy-sized monsters made it out of their Outback labs andinto Omnitech hands. Why they handed it over to theAzzies is anyones guess.KKnocker

GAMEINFORMATION

BRIC SPIDERB Q S C I W E R

2 8 (x0) 3 - 2/8 2 4.25 5INIT:2D6 +5Attacks: 10L (Venom)

Cost Availability Legality

BRiC Spider 1,000 6/2 weeks Legal

The BRiC Spider has a maximum range of onemeter from its nest, but usually it does not strike attargets beyond a half meter. The base target numberto notice the nest, trapdoor, or silk screen is 6.
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HOMEOPATHICMEDKITThe 2065 Homeopathic Medkit is well-equipped

to handle most typical medical emergencies. Itincludes homeopathic drugs (aloe vera gel, kavakava, ginseng, and other herbs and salves), spidersilk bandages, silver plated needles and spider silkthread. The automated expert system is designed to

diagnose problems using a holistic first aid guide toenhance the process.

GAMEINFORMATION Rating Avail. Weight Cost SI

Medkit 4 4/48 hrs 5 300 2Medkit Supplies 4/48 hrs 1 100 2

YAMATETSUPSECPAM(POCKETSECRETARYPSYCHOLOGICALASSIST

ANDMONITOR)

Life in the Stressful Sixties has brought a renewedboost to the profits of psychoanalysts and mentalquacks alike. We all know how life can drag youdown and keep you there. More and more studiesshow that technology isnt helping ease that pain.Well, enough is enough. Its time to start thinkingabout and understanding your mental health. Takecontrol of your mind again!

The Psychological Assist and Monitor softwarepackage created by Yamatetsu free with thepurchase of any new Yamatetsu DNI enabled psec

will help guide you on that path. Specializedprograms monitor your body, mind, and health and arigorously tested simsense stimulus system respondsto your momentary emotional needs. Connected tothe Matrix, the data collected by the PAM is expertlyexamined, giving near instant feedback to helpcondition your mind for better mental health!

GAMEINFORMATION Conceal Avail. Weight Cost SI

PSec PAM 8 Always 1 2,500 .5The PAM can alleviate the effects of minor

depression and anxiety. It also offers an additional dieto addiction-related Willpower tests. The PAM needsto access the Matrix at least once per day, or it will notprovide benefits until it is connected again. The initialdata analysis contract lasts for one year. Renewal is200 nuyen per year.

AZTECHNOLOGYSUB-ZEROPERSONALITY-FIXCHIP

Dont let shattered nerves or butterflies in the bellykeep you down! The Sub-Zero chip lets you bring itall into focus while radiating clean, calm and smoothconfidence! All without addiction or side-effects!* TheSub-Zero is just the latest in Aztechnologys crusadeto stem your neurosis at the office allowing you tokeep production high and help make promotionsreality! Your boss and co-workers wont recognize thenew, ultra-assured you. Dont show anxiety on yourface face the world with Sub-Zero!

* Addiction rates below UCAS required standardsat 7.25%, comparable to sugar-pill. Side effects aresimilar to that of the sugar-pill, and include emotionaldetachment, delusions of control, and apathy. TheSub-Zero requires a doctors prescription to use.

Make sure you run a quick diagnostics test on thembefore you slot as a few defective chips have higheraddiction rates. Dont be surprised to fi nd yourself buyingmore Azzie products either.Ultrazero

I once had to roll a Johnson with one of these running.He didnt even squirm when the gun was against his head,and Hector was screaming about all the ways to make aman bleed. No matter what we told him, he just sat thereand declined our offers of amnesty. Just before Hectorcapped him, I pulled a chip out of his jack, just cause Ithought it might have some paydata on it. As I did, the

guy soils himself and starts crying like a fraggin babybegging for his life.None Ya

GAMEINFORMATION BTL Addiction Fix

Type Rating (Code) Tolerance Edge Factor

P-Fix Light 3M/2P 2 5/12 1 week

Type Dreamdeck Price Direct Input Price

P-Fix Light Rating x 100 Rating x 200

Type Availability SI Legality

P-Fix Light 4/48 hrs 1 3P-YThe Sub-Zero Personality-Fix Chip requires a

doctors prescription to legally buy. Street versionsof the chip may have a higher addiction rating, upto 5M like a regular Personafix BTL (p. 69, CannonCompanion), and cost double the price.

When using the chip, reduce the StressfulConditions target modifier by the chips Rating (upto 3) in social situations. Chips above rating 3 are notprescribed legally.

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