An individual's understanding of computer systems, software, the security used to protect them, and the nature of the strings of 0's and 1's that make up the root of computer technology. Beginning with a basic understanding of how, generally, to penetrate secure systems, an individual with a basic training in Slicing can use even slightly complex software, and with advanced training, that individual will be able to gain entrance to increasingly secure systems and electronics. When using this skill untrained, you have basic knowledge of how to use a computer terminal; for instance, you know that pressing ALT+F4 will not save your progress on a computer terminal and is much more likely to cause it to close.

Slicing +0: “Have you tried turning it on and off again?” Basic understanding of how terminals and computer systems work. You know how to change your Clanmate's background to something inappropriate if they leave their terminal unlocked.

Slicing +1: You can open up a command line and run through a basic series of hacks and tweaks. You know how to write basic code, and can break through a generic firewall.

Slicing +2: System Administrator. You have a working knowledge of computer systems and how to modify and tweak their settings. You can break through more advanced firewalls, edit code, and even reprogram basic droids.

Slicing +3: You have a professional knowledge of computer systems and how to modify and tweak them to your desire. You can reprogram more complex droids, but would need to reference a manual with combat droids.

Slicing +4: You can reprogram even a combat droid. You hack into corporate networks for fun.

Slicing +5: What firewalls? If it’s written in 0’s and 1’s, you can create, edit, or delete it without effort.

Related Feats: Digital Defusal, Just Ones and Zeroes, Lightfooted, The System, Is Down, and You Can't Stop The Signal

Prerequisites: None