Homebrew

Infrastructure

Security Tiers

Tier	Base DV	Scope
Basic	6	Script-kiddie stuff: consumer devices, unpatched systems, no active security. e.g. unlocking a vending machine, reading unsecured logs
Standard	10	Competent corporate security; typical Architecture nodes, protected consumer cyberware. e.g. cracking a mid-tier Password, siphoning a guarded file
Hardened	14	Professional-grade: Arasaka branch office, high-end Cybertech locks, military firmware. e.g. backdooring fortified ICE, hijacking security net
Black Site	18	Near-impossible without serious prep or insider knowledge. e.g. corp black sites, AI-adjacent systems, government infrastructure
Legendary	22	The stuff of runner legends — full run, a team, and a Virus at the bottom. e.g. Arasaka core systems, Militech weapons networks

Some actions apply modifiers to this base DV (e.g. +2 for Surveil, Override). Hardline connection: −2 to all DVs.

Situational DV Modifiers

Rather than assigning flat DVs by device type, use a small modifier on top of the Architecture's base DV based on the potential impact of the hack. Keeps Architecture tier as the primary dial while letting device type add texture.

Impact Tier	Device Examples	DV Modifier
Passive / Informational	Cameras, microphones, environmental sensors	−2
Environmental Control	Doors, elevators, lighting, sprinklers, alarms	Base DV
Active / Lethal	Turrets, armed drones, defense systems	+2
Critical Infrastructure	Power grid, life support, reactor controls	+4

Camera

Camera
Jack In / Tap	Cost	1 Net Action, 0 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + Electronics & Security Tech + 1d10 vs DV
	On Success	See what the camera sees. You can also jack into cameras on the same network for an additional net action.
	On Failure	Locked out from access to this camera. +1 Heat

Turret

Turret
Shutdown	Cost	2 Net Actions, 2 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + Electronics & Security Tech + 1d10 vs DV
	On Success	Turret offline 1d6 Rounds. +4 over DV: offline 10 min.
	On Failure	Turret recalibrates, +2 to its next attack. +1 Heat.
Override	Cost	2 Net Actions, 3 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + Electronics & Security Tech + 1d10 vs DV
	On Success	Control turret as your weapon; uses your Initiative. Maintain with Standard Action each Round. +2 Heat on success.
	On Failure	No control. +1 Heat.

Electronic Door

Electronic Door
Unlock	Cost	1 Net Action, 1 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + Electronics & Security Tech + 1d10 vs DV
	On Success	Door opens instantly. +4 over DV: state holds 10 min, overriding panel commands.
	On Failure	No response. +1 Heat
Force Lock	Cost	1 Net Action, 2 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + Electronics & Security Tech + 1d10 vs DV
	On Success	Door closes and locks instantly. Reversible by physical override or opposing netrunner.
	On Failure	No response. +1 Heat

Personnel

Skill check is always Interface + 1d10 vs DV. Only one personal quickhack may be used against any single target per turn. Quickhack tiers are upgrades that can be bought or found — each tier must be acquired before the next can be used.

Overheat
Tier 1	Cost	1 Net Action, 2 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + 1d10 vs DV 8
	On Success	Target is on fire until an action is taken to extinguish the flames. At the end of each of their turns they take 4 direct damage (bypasses armor, does not reduce it).
	On Failure	No effect. +1 Heat.
Tier 2	Added Effect: (+2 over DV) Damage per turn increases by 2.
Tier 3	Added Effect: (+4 over DV) Armor begins to deteriorate — damage reduces armor by 1.

Short Circuit
Tier 1	Cost	1 Net Action, 2 RAM
	Skill Check	Interface + 1d10 vs DV 8
	On Success	Target takes 2d6 direct damage (bypasses armor) and becomes staggered (−2 to their next attack or evasion roll before the end of their next turn). If the target has no cyberware beyond a Neuroport, damage is reduced to 1d6.
	On Failure	No effect. +1 Heat.
Tier 2	Added Effect: (+2 over DV) One piece of the target's cyberware chosen by the GM sparks and ceases functioning until the end of that Turn.
Tier 3	Added Effect: (+4 over DV) One target within 2m of the original target takes 1d6 direct damage and becomes staggered.

For DV modifiers (Hardline, rushed, insider access, etc.) and full action descriptions, see Netrunning_Modified.md.