====== Outlaw Hacker ======


Hackers – computer specialists who write and repair computer programs – are an accepted part of corporate, military, and industrial life, due to their ability to keep computers running smoothly. But their skills are not exclusive to their trade. Outlaw hackers, computer specialists with criminal motivations (or at least an anarchistic bent), have made their mark throughout the Stellar Ring on all levels of business, government, crime, and the military. When a necessary computer job is illegal, an outlaw hacker can do it – and most likely, has done it before.

Some outlaw hackers do what they do because they love the challenge. Some embrace the “no more secrets” philosophy and “information liberator” lifestyle.

Others simply appreciate the huge piles of dollars that clients pay them for illegally tampering with the clients’ business competitors, romantic rivals, or political enemies. Outlaw hackers commonly lack any concern for the privacy of others. Information stored anywhere on the Grid or other information storage and retrieval systems is fair game, even if it’s guarded by multiple levels of password protection and mundane security. The information is out there to be discovered; getting at it provides the challenge.


===== Requirements =====
To qualify to become an Outlaw Hacker, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.

**Skills:** [[computer_use_skill|Computer Use]] 6 ranks, [[craft_electronic_skill|Craft (Electronic)]] 4 ranks, [[forgery_skill|Forgery]] 3 ranks, [[read_write_language_skill|Read/Write Language (Machine Code)]]

**Special:** The outlaw hacker must own a custom-built hacking computer. The character can build such a computer herself or modify an off-the-shelf model for this purpose. Custom-building a hacking computer is a high-complexity Craft (Electronic) task. Modifying an off-the-shelf- model is much easier, requiring only a [[repair_skill|Repair]] check (DC 25).

===== Game Rule Information =====
**Hit Dice:** Outlaw Hackers gain 1d6 vitality points per level. The character’s Constitution modifier applies.

===== Class Skills =====
The outlaw hacker’s class skills, and the key ability for each skill, are as follows.

[[appraise_skill|Appraise]] (Int), [[bluff_skill|Bluff]] (Cha), [[computer_use_skill|Computer Use]] (Int), [[disable_device_skill|Disable Device]] (Int), [[forgery_skill|Forgery]] (Int), [[gather_information_skill|Gather Information]] (Cha), [[repair_skill|Repair]] (Int)

**Skill Points at Each Level:** 6 + Int modifier

===== Class Features =====
The following are class features of the outlaw hacker prestige class.

==== False Identity ====
By tweaking a database here and there, the outlaw hacker creates an alternative persona for himself, complete with life history, goals, and employment record. To all appearances, he is a law-abiding citizen with no criminal proclivities whatsoever. The character’s Reputation bonus from levels of the outlaw slicer prestige class does not apply (either as a bonus or a penalty) to [[bluff_skill|Bluff]] checks he makes to deny his true identity.

When operating online, the outlaw hacker gains a +2 competence bonus on all [[reputation|Reputation]] checks made while using his alternate identity. Additionally, any attempt to trace the outlaw hacker suffer a -4 penalty to [[computer_use_skill|Computer Use]] and [[gather_information_skill|Gather Information]] checks.

==== Bonus Class Skill ====
Sometimes, being an outlaw hacker means going into dangerous places and risking dangerous situations. A hacker benefits by having skills outside this normal mode of operations. The outlaw slicer may designate any one cross-class skill as a class skill.

==== Slicer Specialization ====
At 2nd, 5th, and at 9th level, the outlaw hacker selects a function of the [[computer_use_skill|Computer Use]] skill (Conduct Complex Search, Write Program which includes Digital Warfare, Alter Program, Break Computer Security, Operate Remote, or Ship Systems). The outlaw slicer gains a +2 bonus on Computer Use checks to perform that function. Additional selections of the same function increase the bonus to +4 and +6, or the slicer may choose a different function each time.

==== Bonus Feat ====
The outlaw hacker gets a bonus feat at 3rd level and an additional bonus feat at 7th level. These bonus feats must be drawn from the following list, provided the outlaw slicer meets the prerequisites.

Corporate Credit Line, [[fame_feat|Fame]], [[gearhead_feat|Gearhead]], Favor, [[impersonator_feat|Impersonator]], [[infamy_feat|Infamy]], [[influence_feat|Influence]], Information Debt, [[low_profile_feat|Low Profile]], Perfect Memory, [[persuasive_feat|Persuasive]], Piece of the Action, Premier Credit Line, Underworld Connections

==== Skill Mastery ====
At 6th and 10th level, the outlaw hacker designates a skill. When making a skill check with this skill, the outlaw hacker may take 10 even if stress and distraction would normally prevent him from doing so. He becomes so certain in the use of this skill that he can use it reliably even under adverse conditions.

|**Level**| **Base Attack Bonus**| **Fort Save**| **Ref Save**| **Will Save**| **Special**| **Defense Bonus**| **Reputation Bonus**|
|1|+0|+0|+1|+1|False Identity, Bonus Class Skill|+1|+0|
|2|+1|+0|+2|+2|Slicer Specialization|+1|+0|
|3|+1|+1|+2|+2|Bonus Feat|+2| +1|
|4|+2|+1|+2|+2|Bonus Class Skill|+2|+1|
|5|+2|+2|+3|+3|Slicer Specialization|+3|+1|
|6|+3|+2|+3|+3|Skill Mastery|+3|+2|
|7|+3|+2|+4|+4|Bonus Feat|+4|+2|
|8|+4|+2|+4|+4|Bonus Class Skill|+4|+2|
|9|+4|+3|+4|+4|Slicer Specialization|+5|+3|
|10|+5|+3|+5|+5|Skill Mastery|+5|+3|

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=====Requirements=====
To qualify to become a , a character must fulfill the following criteria.

**Base Attack Bonus:**

**Skills:**  

**Feats:**  

=====Class Information=====
The following information pertains to the  advanced class.

**Hit Die:**  1d

**Action Points:**   + one-half character level, rounded down, every time the  attains a new level in this class.

=====Class Skills=====
The ’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are: 

[[Appraise (Skill)|Appraise]] (Int), [[Autohypnosis (Skill)|Autohypnosis]] (Wis), [[Balance (Skill)|Balance]] (Dex), [[Bluff (Skill)|Bluff]] (Cha), [[Climb (Skill)|Climb]] (Str), [[Computer Use (Skill)|Computer Use]] (Int), [[Concentration (Skill)|Concentration]] (Con), [[Decipher Script (Skill)|Decipher Script]] (Int), [[Demolitions (Skill)|Demolitions]] (Int), [[Diplomacy (Skill)|Diplomacy]] (Cha), [[Disable Device (Skill)|Disable Device]] (Int), [[Disguise (Skill)|Disguise]] (Cha), [[Drive (Skill)|Drive]] (Dex), [[Escape Artist (Skill)|Escape Artist]] (Dex), [[Forgery (Skill)|Forgery]] (Int), [[Gamble (Skill)|Gamble]] (Wis), [[Gather Information (Skill)|Gather Information]] (Cha), [[Handle Animal (Skill)|Handle Animal]] (Cha), [[Hide (Skill)|Hide]] (Dex), [[Intimidate (Skill)|Intimidate]] (Cha), [[Investigate (Skill)|Investigate]] (Int), [[Jump (Skill)|Jump]] (Str), [[Listen (Skill)|Listen]] (Wis), [[Move Silently (Skill)|Move Silently]] (Dex), [[Navigation Skill)|Navigation]] (Int),  [[Pilot (Skill)|Pilot]] (Dex),  [[Repair (Skill)|Repair]] (Int), [[Research (Skill)|Research]] (Int), [[Ride (Skill)|Ride]] (Dex), [[Search (Skill)|Search]] (Int), [[Sense Motive (Skill)|Sense Motive]] (Wis), [[Sleight of Hand (Skill)|Sleight of Hand]] (Dex), [[Spot Skill)|Spot]] (Wis), [[Survival (Skill)|Survival]] (Wis), [[Swim (Skill)|Swim]] (Str), [[Treat Injury (Skill)|Treat Injury]] (Wis), [[Tumble (Skill)|Tumble]] (Dex)

**Skill Points at Each Level:**   + Int modifier.

=====Class Features=====
The following features pertain to the  advanced class.

=====Advancement Table: The =====
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