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V.  EQUIPMENT     Firearms     Melee Weapons      Armor     Computers     Miscellaneous Gear      Robots      Vehicles      Matrix Programs       A Note on Weapons: While running a D6 Matrix game, the GM developed a variety of non-lethal ways for Resistance fighters to deal with other humans and agents in the Matrix.  Because a human dies each time a Resistance fighter kills them or an agent inhabiting their body, it can lead to some pretty messy moral questions...We utilized some high-tech stun weapons that disrupted signals to and from the Matrix, effectively immobilizing targets.  It makes for good combat without the piling up civilian casualties. (Thanks again to Dan Wyman!)

WEAPONS
Below are some weapons commonly found in the Matrix.  Players and GM's should feel free to alter and add weapons as they see fit.  This list is only preliminary.

Terms:
BDV (Base Damage Value):  This is the standard damage that the weapon can do.  Roll the given dice code and count the number of successes.  If there is a multiplier adjacent to the dice code, multiply the number of successes by this number.  The final sum is the amount of damage done by the weapon.  If a character has a Strength/Lifting bonus, add this value to the total damage for melee and thrown weapons only.

Range:  The range in meters of a weapon.  Difficulties increase with greater distance (see Actions and Combat).

Scale:  Indicates the scale of the weapon when deciding damage.

Difficulty:  The difficulty number the user must equal or surpass in order to hit.

Concealability:  A measure of how difficult it is to conceal the weapon under clothes.  GM's may modify this depending on the kind of clothes worn (increased difficulty if only an evening gown is worn, bonuses is an overcoat is worn).

Typical Knife
BDV:  2D
Range:  3/10/15 (thrown)
Scale: Character
Skill: Melee Weapons:  Knife, Thrown Weapons:  Knife
Difficulty: Easy
Concealability:  Very Easy
Note:  A typical knife can be thrown, but increase the difficulty by 5.  Knives are readily available in both the Real World and the Matrix.

Sword
BDV: 4D)
Scale:  Character
Range:  0
Skill:  Melee Weapons:  Sword
Difficulty:  Easy (2)
Concealability:  Difficult.
Note:  Swords are very rare in the Real World.  Most are artifacts and are considered to be very valuable.  Because of the awkwardness, it is rare that someone will carry a sword in the Matrix (though some have been known to play games in the Contructs with them).

Club/Baseball Bat
BDV: 3D
Scale:  Character
Skill:  Melee Weapons:  Club
Difficulty:  Easy
Concealability:  Moderate
Notes:  Clubs are any blunt object made to hit something else hard.  GM's should alter the damage rating depending on the quality of the club.  For example, a broom stick might only do 2D of damage while a crowbar might do 4D.

FIREARMS
The guns listed here are pretty basic.  For  much more detailed lists of firearms, check out Joe's Gun Catalog or Aaron LaBow's weapons list in PDF or Word 2000 formats.  You can use the ranges given below for the weapons that Joe lists (or the ranges listed by Aaron).

Handgun
BDV: 5Dx2
Ammo: 6 (revolver) to 12 (automatic)
Range: 3-10/25/50
ROF: 3 shots per round maximum. No burst.
Concealability: Very Easy

High-powered Handgun
BDV: 5Dx3
Ammo: 6 (revolver) to 12 (automatic).
Range: 3-7/25/50
ROF: 2 shots per round maximum. No burst.
Concealability: Easy (7)
Notes: -1 pip to all "To-Hit" rolls.

Machine Pistol
BDV: 4Dx3 (see below)
Ammo: 15
Range: 3-7/15/25
ROF: Single: 3 shots per round. Semi-automatic: 2 bursts of 3 bullets rendering 5D damage per burst (roll once per burst). -1D on "To-Hit" rolls in semi-automatic. Full automatic: Can empty the clip in one round, either spraying (See Spraying in the Combat section) or Concentrating Fire resulting in +1D to hit and 5Dx3 damage.
Concealability: Easy

Submachine Gun
BDV: 5Dx3 (see below)
Ammo: 30
Range: 6-10/20/50
ROF: Single: 3 shots per round. Semi-automatic: 2 bursts of 3 bullets rendering 6Dx3 damage per burst (roll once per burst). -1D on "To-Hit" rolls in semi-automatic. Full automatic: Can empty the clip in one round, either spraying (See Spraying in the Combat section) or Concentrating Fire resulting in +1D to hit and 6Dx4 damage.
Concealability: Easy

Automatic Rifle
BDV: 6Dx3 (see below)
Ammo: 50
Range: 5-20/60/90
ROF:  Single: 3 shots per round. Semi-automatic: 2 bursts of 3 bullets rendering 6Dx4 damage per burst (roll once per burst). -1D on "To-Hit" rolls in semi-automatic. Full automatic: Can empty the clip in one round, either spraying (See Spraying in the Combat section) or Concentrating Fire resulting in +1D to hit and 7Dx4 damage.
Concealability: Very Difficult.

Pump Shotgun
BDV: 5Dx4 (buckshot) / 6Dx4 (solid slug)
Ammo: 5
Range: 2-5/10/20
ROF: 2 shots per round maximum.
Concealability: Difficult for full-barrelled shotguns. Moderate for sawed-off shotguns.
Notes: Sawed-off shotguns do 6Dx4 damage at Point Blank range but suffer a -1D cumulative penalty to damage rolls for every 5 meters beyond the first.

Stun Pistol
Damage:  5Dx3 Stun damage.
Ammo:  15
Range:  3-10/30/60
ROF: 3 shots per round maximum.
Concealability:  Very Easy.
Notes:  Stun Pistols can look like a normal pistol, or just about anything else the designer wishes.  They are created by resistance programmers to deliver a "shock" to recipients that disrupts their input/output flow with the Matrix and renders them immobile.

Stun Rifle
Damage:  7Dx3 Stun Damage.
Ammo:  15
Range:  5-30/100/300
ROF: 3 shots per round maximum for single shot or Burst:  2 bursts of 3 blasts for 7Dx4 damage each (roll separately for each burst).
Concealability:  Difficult.
Notes:  see notes on stun pistols, though the Rifle must be larger.

Flamethrower
Damage:  6Dx4
Skill:  Heavy Weapons:  Flamethrowers
Ammo:  50 burst/3D
Range:  1-4/8/12
ROF:  1 burst per round maximum.  Can "spray" an entire area (about 10m wide) with a hose-like stream that counts as 4 bursts.
Note:  Flamethrowers are rare, very bulky, and somewhat dangerous.  If the fuel tank (usually worn on the back) is pierced or ignited it will do 9D damage to anyone with 5 meters of the blast center (reduce damage by 1D for each 5 meters from the core blast).

Shield
Type: Personal protection.
Scale:  Character.
Armor Value:  Free action to Parry a melee attack (roll with Melee Weapons, Martial Arts or Brawling).  Provides an AV of 15 against up to 2 attacks per round (from the same general direction).
Cost:  Highly variable (depending on style and quality).
Availability:  Uncommon.  In the Matrix, hackers may use a variety of objects as shields (trashcan lids, etc.).
Concealability:  Very Difficult (25)

Leather
Type: Personal clothing.
Scale:  Character.
Armor Value:  10
Cost:  NA.
Availability:  Extremely rare artifact in the Real World.
Concealability:  Very Easy (but usually unnecessary).
Game Notes:  Leather gives  versus damage in the Matrix and the real world.

Kevlar Vest
Type:   Personal body armor.
Scale:  Character.
Armor Value:  18
Cost:  NA.
Availability:  Extremely rare artifact in the real world.
Concealability:  Moderate.
Game Notes:  Grants  protection versus perceived damage in the Matrix, but reduces all Dexterity-based rolls by 1D.

Full Body Armor
Type: Military armor.
Scale: Character.
Armor Value:  25
Cost: NA.
Availability:  Extremely rare artifact in the real world.
Concealability:  Difficult.
Game Notes:  Grants +3D protection versus perceived damage in the Matrix but reduces all Dexterity-related skill tests and checks by 2D.

Hovership Operations/Resistance Hacking Computer
Type:  Cybernetic communication device
Cost:  NA
Skill:  Computer Ops: Resistance Hacking Computer.  Provides +2D to all Hacking attempts.
Availability:  Common in Resistance Hoverships/Hackships.
Difficulty to Operate:  Moderate.
Game Notes:  The Hackers employ advanced computers to monitor and jack into the Matrix.  Much of these computers has been stolen or salvaged from the Machines and no two computers are identical.  Some may have special sensors, others more advanced A.I.'s.  A skilled Operator must be able to pay attention to multiple screens at one time, while reading the complex Matrix code, and quickly access information and programs for his Hackers.

Jump Chairs
Type:  Cybernetic communication device
Cost:  NA
Skill:  Communications:  Jump Chair (to use).  Repair Communications:  Jump chairs (to fix).
Availability:  Common in Resistance Hoverships/Hackships.
Range (kilometers):  1/5/8 to Matrix node that is being hacked.
Difficulty (or transmission, rolled by the Operator):  Very Easy (1)/ Easy (2)/Difficult (4).
Game Notes:  Though very sophisticated, most Jump Chairs look to be cobbled together from a variety of different components.  They are capable of inserting a link into the cybernetic implants of Rescucitated Humans and transmitting their minds into the Matrix.  Jump Chairs must be activated and transmitted from by an Operator.

Sentinel I-Series
("Squids")
Type:  Semi-autonomous Security Unit
Scale:  Tank
Dexterity: 4D
    Dodge: 5D, Brawling (Tentacles): 5D, Throwing (Squid Bomb): 7D.
Knowledge:  1D
Mechanical:  3D
    Mounted Artillery:  Plasma Lasers 5D, Sensors: 6D, Communications: 6D
Perception: 3D
    Search: 6D
Strength: 10D (Character scale).
Technical: 1D

Armor Value:  25 (has no effect versus EM Pulses).
Body Points:  60
Strength/Lifting:  +5

Equipped with:

• 8 Tentacles (BDV: 6Dx4 + 5 for S/L bonus, Character scale damage)
• Weapons:
• 1 Large Plasma Laser:  8Dx5 (Hovership Scale). Range: 3/5/10.
• "Squid Bomb": a smaller version of the Squid that is stored within the "mother's" carapace.  It is released and thrown at hoverships at ranges beyond the hoverships' EMP weapons.
• Attack Roll: 7D (Throwing skill)
• Damage: 16Dx5 (Hovership Scale).
• Repulsorlift engine:  Speed:  80; 300 mph.
• Communication array:  Allows uplink to global satellite communication system.
• Sensor Package:  Includes advanced optics with telescopic, infrared and light-enhancement.  Also, standard sensors with: Passive: 1 km/0D, Scan 5 km/0D, Search 10 km/1D, Focus 500 meters/2D.  Note:  sensor range is for above-ground used and may be restricted when underground, in cities or otherwise obstructed.
• Self-destruct Device:  If disabled beyond repair, a Sentinel will destroy itself to avoid passing sensitive technology into human hands.  If a Sentinel is incapable of performing this action (i.e. if disabled by an EM Pulse, other Sentinels can broadcast a specific code command to activate the destruct mechanism (each one is unique for each unit and is kept in the Computer's mainframes under high security).  The destruct mechanism will completely destroy the unit and do 10D (character scale) to any targets within 50m (reduce damage by 1D for each additional 25m beyond 50).

Orderlies
("Docbots")
Type:  Clone Farm Operations Unit
Scale:  Speeder
Dexterity: 6D
Knowledge:  2D
Mechanical:  5D
   Operate Stasis Pods:  7D
Perception: 2D
    Search: 5D
Strength: 6D (Character scale).
Technical: 4D
    Repair Stasis Pods:  8D, Electrical Engineering:  7D, First Aid: 6D, Medicine:  6D, Cloning:5D, Cybernetics: 7D.
Armor Value:  15 (has no effect versus EM Pulses).
Body Points:  45
Strength/Lifting:  +4
Equipped with:

• 4 Spider-like legs protruding from the head with dextrous "finger-claws".
• Repulsorlift engine:  Speed:  10; 100 mph.
• Communication array:  Allows uplink to global satellite communication system.
• Sensor Package:  Includes advanced optics and audio and audio sensors.

Nurse
("Beetles")
Type:  Clone Farm Operations Unit
Scale:  Speeder
Dexterity: 3D
    Brawling (Tentacles): 5D
Knowledge:  1D
Mechanical:  4D
   Operate Stasis Pods:  6D
Perception: 2D
    Search: 4D
Strength: 8D (Character scale).
Technical: 4D
    Repair Stasis Pods:  6D, Electrical Engineering:  6D, First Aid: 5D, Medicine:  5D, Cloning: 6D, Cybernetics: 6D.

Armor Value:  15 (has no effect versus EM Pulses).
Body Points:  45
Strength/Lifting:  +4

Equipped with:

• 6 Tentacles (5Dx4 + 4 S/L bonus)
• Repulsorlift engine:  Speed:  10; 100 mph.
• Communication array:  Allows uplink to global satellite communication system.
• Sensor Package:  Includes advanced optics and audio and audio sensors.

Maintenance 'Bots
("Spiders")
Type:  Pod Maintenance Unit
Scale:  Character
Dexterity: 4D
Knowledge:  0D
Mechanical:  1D
Perception: 2D
    Search: 4D
Strength: 1D (Character scale).
Technical: 6D
    Repair Stasis Pods:  8D, Repair Computers: 6D, Repair Robots: 6D

Armor Value: 0
Body Points:  10
Strength/Lifting:  0

Equipped with:

• 6 Legs
• Communication array:  Allows link to local communications grid (for receiving orders)..
• Sensor Package:  Includes basic optics and audio sensors.

Hardline Phones
Availability:  Uncommon.
Difficulty:  Very Easy to use.  Moderate to trace.
Concealability:  Very Easy.
    Scattered throughout the physical representations of the Matrix are hardline phones that provide access nodes into and out of the Matrix itself.  These phones are actually data relays for the superstructure of the Matrix, which is why the Machines cannot destroy all of them.  Indeed, each time the Machines destroy a hardline, they must restablish one elsewhere or lose their ability to inter-communicate.  Not all telephones that are "wired" into a wall jack or telephone box are "hardlines" that serve as nodes.  Only an Operator can scan the system to find an access-ready hardline.

Radios
Availability:  Common.
Concealability:  Very Easy.
Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate.
    Radios provide another method for transmitting communications within and outside the Matrix, though they cannot be used to communicate with the Realworld from inside the Matrix (in other worlds, Hackers can use them to communicate among themselves while in the Matrix, but the Operator will be unable to hear their communications).  Some Hackers employ radios because the Machines rarely scan their frequencies for Hacker communications (focuses their energies on cellular and hardlines instead).  Further, many radios may be fit with encryption-decryption gear that will hide their contents from scans.  Some Resistance units make use of old radio technology in the Realworld as well.

Survival Gear
Food rations (Realworld)
Availability:  Common.
    Very little food is available in the Realworld.  Since most humans live underground, they must subsist on synthesized food products (that mainly looks like Malt-o-Meal that's been sitting out for a few days).  It takes like gruel and doesn't really provide a satisfying meal for the belly, but it has all the nutrients a busy
Resistance fighter needs.  Resistance units can easy stow a week's worth of rations in a thermos or canteen and carry it along on operations.  All hoverships are outfit with a modest galley providing the stuff at will.
    Many Hackers take the opportunity to snack while making a run, though, of course, they are no longer nourished by the food since they are not hooked up the Machines' feeding tubes.  Still, their tastebuds enjoy the experience.  Ironically, Hackers take less and less joy from pleasant stimuli in while in the Matrix as they achieve more and more enlightenment--simply because they realize all the stimuli are falsehoods.

Explosives
Grenades
Scale:  Character.
Damage:

• Standard 4Dx4
• Fragmentation 5Dx4 (Reduce Armor rating by 1/2).  -1D for every 2 meters from point of explosion.
• High Explosive 5Dx5.  -1D for every 5 meters from point of explosion.
• Phosphorous 6Dx5 (Heat damage).  Sprays a sticky, burning substance all over target with splash effects on anything with 1 meter.  Burns for 5 rounds.

Pipebombs
Scale:  Character
Range:  2/4/8
Cost:  Very inexpensive--easily Scrounged together if explosive powder is available.
Damage:  4Dx4 damage within 2 meters of explosion.  Reduce damage by 1D for each additional 2 meters from site of impact.
Note:  "Pipebombs" include just about every small, makeshift bomb the characters might whip up.

Motorcycle
Scale:  Personal Vehicle.
Length:  2 meters.
Cost:  Civilian models:  $2000 (used); $10,000 (new).
Skill:  Drive  Motorcycle
Speed:  80 kph / 200 kph.
Body Points:  60
Armor Value:  10 (provides no cover to the driver).
Maneuverability:  2D.
Crew: 1 (can hold another rider, but increase Piloting Difficulties by 5).
Crew Skill:  5D for professional racers; 3D for standard riders.
Cargo:  Very little: enough for a water bottle, a few camping supplies, and small toolkit.

Jeep
Craft:  4-wheeled, all terrain passenger vehicle.
Scale:  Personal Vehicle.
Length:  3.5 meters.
Cost:  Civilian models:  $7000 (used); $15,000 (new).  Military models:  18,000 (used); 32,000 (new).
Skill:  Drive Automobiles
Speed:  30 mph / 60 mph / 90 mph / 110 mph.
Body Points:  120
Armor Value:  24
Maneuverability:  1D.
Crew: 1.
Passengers:  Fits 4 (including driver) comfortably.  Up to 8 may be squeezed in if no additional cargo is carried.
Crew Skill:  4D for professional/military drivers; 3D for most experienced civilians.
Cargo:  Cargo area "trunk" is approximate 2 meters wide, 1 meter deep, and 1 meter high..
Description:  Jeeps are 4-wheeled all terrain vehicles commonly used on outpost worlds where roads are rough or nonexistent.  They tend to be reliable, tough vehicles, but provide little of luxuries and comfort.

Economy Car
Craft:  Standard, economy hatchback or small sedan.
Scale:  Personal Vehicle.
Length: 4 meters.
Cost:   $25000 (used); $12,000 (new).
Skill:   Drive Automobiles
Speed:  35 mph / 55 mph / 70 mph / 90 mph.
Body Points:  70
Armor Value:  18
Maneuverability:  0D for most cars.  Sportier cars may have +1-3D.
Crew: 1.
Passengers:  Fits 4 (including driver) with some squeezing.  Up to 6 may be squeezed in if no additional cargo is carried.
Crew Skill:  4D for professional/military drivers; 3D for most experienced civilians.
Cargo:  Cargo area "trunk" is approximate 2 meters wide, 1 meter deep, and 1 meter high.  Hatchbacks may have a bit more space.

Luxary Car
Craft:  Standard, fancy sedan.
Scale:  Personal Vehicle.
Length: 4 meters.
Cost:   $10,000 (used); $20,000 (new).
Skill:   Drive Automobiles
Speed:  40 mph / 60 mph / 90 mph / 110 mph.
Body Points:  90
Armor Value:  20
Maneuverability:  0D for most cars.  Sporter cars may have +1-3D.
Crew: 1.
Passengers:  Fits 5 (including driver) comfortably.  Up to 8 may be squeezed in if no additional cargo is carried.
Crew Skill:  4D for professional/military drivers; 3D for most experienced civilians.
Cargo:  Cargo area "trunk" is approximate 2 meters wide, 1 meter deep, and 1 meter high.

Hovership
("Hackship")
Craft:  Resistance hovercraft
Scale:  Hovership
Length:  55 meters.
Skill:  Pilot: Hovercraft
Crew: At least 1 commander, 1 pilot, and 1 mechanic.  Usually also have an Operator on board.
Crew Skill: Varies.
Passengers:  12
Cargo Capacity:  10 tons.
Consumables:  1-2 months, depending on the activities.  Batteries must be recharged at Zion.  Can be extended if the ship is restocked with water and raw materials from the surface.
Cost:  NA.
Jump Chairs:  8
Speed:  80 mph/400 mph
Body Points:  180
Armor Value:  30
Maneuverability: 2D
Communications:  Capable of linking into the Zion communication grid or the Matrix.
Sensors:  capable of creating a 3D rendition of objects detected.
    Passive: 5km/0D
    Scan:  10 km/1D
    Search:  25 km/2D
    Focus:  1 km/ 3D
Weapons:
    Electromagnetic Pulse Wave
        Fire Arc:  Sends a wave out in all directions.
        Crew:  1
        Skill: None (automatic)
        Fire Control:  None
        Range:  100 meters
        Damage:  Causes automatic shutdown of any electrical systems which are not shielded from electromagnetic pulses.
Game notes:  A hovership must power down most of its systems to use the EMP Wave without damaging itself (considered going to minimal power).  If they do not, Sensors, Communications, Maneuverability and all computers (including Jumpchairs) will cease to work.  It takes 1d6 hours to repair each damaged system.  If Jumpchairs lose power or are damaged while in use, the Jumper will die.

Exoskeleton
Craft:  Zion mechanized defense and construction exoskeleton.
Scale:  Tank.
Height:  8 meters
Width: 6 meters.
Skill:  Operate Exoskeleton
Speed:  2 mph / 4 mph / 10 mph / 20 mph.
Maneuverability:  0D.
Crew: 1.
Crew Skill:  Operate Exoskeleton: 4D; Mounted Artillery: 4D
Armor Value:  30 (has no effect versus EM Pulses) for the structure.  Only provides an AV of 20 for the wearer.
Body Points:  85
Attributes:  Strength: 12D (Character scale).
       Strength/Lifting:  +10
Communications:  Short-range communications on secure channels..
Sensors: extremely rudimentary sensors, usually receiving telemetry from fixed sensor stations around Zion or from Hoverships.
    Passive: 1 km/ 0D
    Scan:  2 km/1D
    Search:  1 km/2D
    Focus:  0.5 km/ 3D
Weapons:
    90 mm Cannons (2, one on each arm).
        Fire Arc:  Forward.
        Skill: Mounted Artillery: 4D
        Fire Control:  1D
        Range:  100 m / 200 m/ 300 m
        Damage:  8Dx5  (Tank Scale).
        Ammunition: 200 rounds per Cannon.

Other such "objects" or programs are more complex.  While they may appear commonplace, they are actually designed to interface with or manipulate the Matrix in subtle ways.   For example, the well-known "red pill" that is offered to a potential for resuscitation is actually a trace program that helps the Resistance locate the physical location of the potential's body in the Real World.  These programs pierce the veil of the Matrix.

The programs listed below are of the latter, more subtle types.  They are coded "objects" and routines which are designed by those who know what the Matrix is and are trying to manipulate the code to their advantage.  These programs are divided into two main categories: Coded Drugs (items that activate when inserted into or ingested by someone in the Matrix) and Familiars (semi-autonomous programs that serve specific functions).

Terms:
Type:  the name and/or basic function of the program.
Origin:  the source of the original code for this kind of program.
Typical Manifestation: the physical manifestation of the object in the Matrix.  Often, this is extremely mutable.
Program Level: a description of the complexity of the program and an indication of its rariety (Basic, Standard, Complex, Advanced, Incomprehensible).
Difficulty to Program:  the standard Difficulty Level for a programmer to create this program or object.
Detection Risk:  Difficulty Level that the program user must surpass in order to avoid detection from the Machines.
Description:  a brief description of the program's functions.

Sleep Program
Origin: Zion Resistance.
Typical Manifestation: a blue pill, offered when the potential is given the choice of learning the secrets of the Matrix or returning to their old life.
Program Level:  Complex.
Difficulty to Program: Moderate (3).  The Sleep Programs typically can be resused again and again because the Machines rarely notice their use (and therefore do not develop defenses against them).
Detection Risk:  Low (2).
Description:  If ingested, this pill will render the target unconcious and obscure memories regarding the Matrix or meetings with Resistance hackers.  The person will be left feeling as if they have had an extremely odd dream.

Ecstasy Stimulant
Origin: the Merovingian (Autonomous Inform).
Typical Manifestation: the Merovingian likes to dress his Stimulant programs up in a variety of guises, usually food, alcohol, or, occasionally, illicit drugs.  The Ecstasy  Stimulant has been known to be manifested as a decadent piece of chocolate cake.
Program Level:  Complex.  The target may make a Willpower vs. 20 to avoid the effects.
Difficulty to Program: Difficult (4).  This program is Difficult because it has very subtle effects--sexually arousing its target to the point of orgasm--and is absolutely hidden within an already-detailed piece of code (the chocolate cake).  It requires a very fine touch to code something so elegant and effective.
Detection Risk:  Very Low (1).
Description:  When the target is subject to this program, either through voluntary ingestion of a food item containing its code or through other means, the target is overcome with feelings of sexual pleasure.  The target may be driven to the point of distraction even, perhaps, orgasm.  This is generally considered fairly benign, but the ability to so deeply manipulate another being in the Matrix demonstrates an incredible dangerous potential for abuse.

Enragent
Origin: the Merovingian (Autonomous Inform).
Typical Manifestation: like many of the Merovingian's programs, the Enragent is often disguised as a food item.  In his perverse sense of humor, the Merovingian has been known to plug Enragent code into children's candies, IV bags giving drugs to hospital residents, and dog food.
Program Level:  Complex.  The target may make a Willpower vs. 20 to avoid the effects.
Difficulty to Program: Difficult (4).  While the Ecstasy Stimulant has somewhat benign effects, the Enragent is capable of wreaking serious damage to its target or others around him.  The code must be written to overcome the target's natural sensibility and provoke a violent anger.
Detection Risk:  Low (2).  Explosive effects, such as mass murders or serial slayings, may be detected by the Machines who may dispatch human police or Agents to investigate.
Description:  The target of this program is overcome with anger, welling up into a violent rage.  Depending on the "dose" in the code, the target may go from being merely irritated to homicidal in a matter of minutes. Some believe that the Merovingian's Enragent "drug" may have resulted in more than one postal worker shooting spree...The Merovingian does seem to feed off the chaos and emotional turmoil that follows such events.

Willcrackers
Origin: the Machines (typically used by Agents to extract information from captured Resistance fighters).
Typical Manifestation: these often take the form of a "truth serum" that is injected into the target.
Program Level:  Very Complex.  The target may make a Willpower vs. 20 to avoid the effects.
Difficulty to Program: Very Difficult (5).  The program must be written to anticipate and overcome the target's mental defenses.  It works to trace the hacker's link back to his Hovership and actually download information from the Hacker's brain.
Detection Risk:  Unknown, but probably Fair (2).
Description:  The battery of virtual "drugs" that Agents use, collectively referred to as "Willcrackers" by Zion fighters, are the source of much concern among the Zion leadership.  Conceivably, the Agents can use the drugs to open up a captured hacker's brain and gain access to all the hacker knows of Zion's tactics and defenses.  When successful, the Willcracker leaves the target open to questioning from an Agent and the target will be unable to lie (without an Extremely Difficult Willpower check).

Sentry Dog
Origin: unknown.  The Machines and some Autonomous Programs are known to use Sentries as their "eyes and ears" when the investment of an Agent or other resource-intensive program would be wasted.
Typical Manifestation: a German Shepard, Rottweiler, or Doberman.
Program Level:  Very Complex.  Complexity may be reduced or increased depending on the program's AI.
Difficulty to Program: Very Difficult (5).
Detection Risk:  Generally, Low (2) so long as the Sentry conforms to the most of the normal parameters for a "dog" in the Matrix.
Description:  This Sentry Dog acts like any normal guard dog except that it records and transmits all of the stimuli it senses to a remote station.  Thus, a user may "see" through the Sentry's eyes, even smell with its nose.  And the controller can give immediate commands to the Sentry, typically through a computer or voice interface.
    The typical sentry has the following Attributes and Skills:
Dexterity: 3D.
     Run: 5D, Attack (Bite Strike): 4D, Dodge: 4D.
Perception: 4D
     Track: 6D, Search 6D
Strength: 3D
    Base Damage Value for Bite: 4Dx3

"Werewolf"
Origin: unknown.  "Legend" has it that the Werewolves were originally written by the Machines as part of early manifestations of the Matrix, probably to serve similar functions as the Agents do now.  These programs have generally been "collected" by more powerful Autonomous Programs to use as lackeys.
Typical Manifestation: a thuggish looking man or woman in a sharp suit.
Program Level:  Extremely Complex.  A person may make a Faith roll of greater than 20 to recognize that the Werewolf is merely a program and not a real person.
Difficulty to Program: Extremely Difficult (5).
Detection Risk:  Generally, Moderate (3).  No one knows when the last "werewolf" was created.
Description:  Rumor has it that occasionally Autonomous Programs become a bit too autonomous and begin "doing things they shouldn't" (i.e., acting without direction from the Machines and outside their original behavioral parameters).  To hide the "illegal" activities of these programs, the Machines folded the stories of these programs into the social consciousness of the humans plugged into the Matrix.  These outlaws became the bogeymen of fairy tales or the space aliens of inumerable conspiracy theories.
    "Werewolf" is a generic name for one such program, typically a violent one.  These programs are often collected by Autonomous Programs as items of study, curiosity, or simply utility (they follow orders fairly well and kill with pleasure).
    The typical Werewolf has the following Attributes and Skills:  Werewolves can typically be uploaded with new skills quickly.
Dexterity: 5D.
     Run: 6D, Martial Arts: 6D, Dodge: 5D, Melee Weapons: 6D, Firearms: 6D, Throwing: 6D.
Knowledge: 1D
     Tactics: 3D, Intimidation: 4D, Streetwise: 2D.
Mechanical:  2D
     Drive: 4D, Drive Motorcyle: 4D.  Often has Aircraft and Weaponry skills.
Perception: 2D
     Track: 3D, Search: 3D, Stealth: 4D
Strength: 4D
    Climbing: 6D, Jumping: 6D, Stamina: 8D.
Technical: 1D
Special Abilities: Many werewolves are especially resistant to damage and are very difficult to kill.  Apparently, some versions can only be killed by silver bullets.  Others may have equally romantic vulnerabilities.

Tracking Parasite
Origin: the Machines, typically used by Agents to track humans that are moving through the Matrix.
Typical Manifestation: when inert, the Parasite resembles a spark plug in a test tube.  When activated, it has 8 ropy legs and a robotic body that appears as a cross between a spider and a squid.
Program Level:  Extremely Complex.  Can be defeated with a special device that "surgically" removes the Parasite from its host.
Difficulty to Program: Difficult (5).
Detection Risk:  Very Low (1).
Description:  The Tracking Parasites are only used when a human that is still plugged into the Matrix begins to discover too much about the true nature of the system or has too much contact with the Resistance.  Agents insert the Parasite into the host's body.  Once inside, the Parasite continually broadcasts the location of the host in the Matrix, making them extremely easy to track.  The Parasite also records and broadcasts the observations of the host.  The Resistance has come up with many techniques for interfering with these broadcasts and removing the Parasites from hosts.
    Humans who are still plugged into the Matrix and who are the recipients of a Tracking Parasite often report "alien encounters" where they are abducted and subject to tests.  These "abduction" tales are usually discounted as fantasies or signs of mental instability.

Spybot
Origin: the Machines, typically used by Agents to eavesdrop on suspected Resistance cells.  Autonomous Programs have also been known to develop varieties of Spybots.
Typical Manifestation: usually appears as a small insect, such as a flea or a common house fly.  Upon closer inspection, it will be obviously robotic in origin.
Program Level:  Complex.  Spybots may be detected with a Moderate or Difficult Sensors roll or a Very Difficult Search roll.  Saavy Resistance hackers know to either kill every fly zooming about a room or to at least take a good look at them up close.  Spybot transmitters may also be jammed with a Difficult Communications roll (GM may adjust at his discretion).  Finally, some clever hackers have developed "predator" insect-bots that patrol secure areas to hunt and kill spybots.
Difficulty to Program: Difficult (5).
Detection Risk:  Very Low (1).
Description:  Spybots act as video and audio transmitters for those that want to covertly acquire information.  Because the Resistance Hackers have developed a variety of ways of operating in the Matrix without being tracked or detected, the Machines have had to resort to such measures to gather intelligence.  Some clever Autonomous Programs also use Spybots for their own ends.
    Spybots are generally very fragile and can easily be killed (any damage taken usually renders them inoperative).