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Walksanator: /* Cults */ fixed formatting

2026-03-18T04:11:20Z

Cults: fixed formatting

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	==== Cults ====		==== Cults ====
	Although the concept and existence of 'cults' is known to the Crew, as they have existed since the dawn of time, the specifics of any cult with real power, such as the Cosmic Cult, are kept secret. Often intentionally by the cults themselves. Chaplains hold the most knowledge of the Crew about these sects, having long studied the religions and faiths of the universe. ~~Revealed by:~~		Although the concept and existence of 'cults' is known to the Crew, as they have existed since the dawn of time, the specifics of any cult with real power, such as the Cosmic Cult, are kept secret. Often intentionally by the cults themselves. Chaplains hold the most knowledge of the Crew about these sects, having long studied the religions and faiths of the universe.

	* Being the Chaplain		* Revealed by:
	* Witnessing a conversion		** Being the Chaplain
	* Witnessing occult gear		** Witnessing a conversion
	* Witnessing occult structures		** Witnessing occult gear
	* Witnessing manifestations of occult will		** Witnessing occult structures
	** This is to include the "star" appearance on cosmic cultist during their final phase, or the cult's god manifesting.		** Witnessing manifestations of occult will
			*** This is to include the "star" appearance on cosmic cultist during their final phase, or the cult's god manifesting.

			<blockquote>◆ ''While tales of magic and cults are considered just that, wild tales, when you see cultists roaming the halls with blades you don't need to believe in their god to know things are going down in a bad way.''</blockquote>

	◆ ''While tales of magic and cults are considered just that, wild tales, when you see cultists roaming the halls with blades you don't need to believe in their god to know things are going down in a bad way.''

	==== Nuclear Operatives ====		==== Nuclear Operatives ====

Walksanator: add cults to the metashield

2026-03-18T03:59:09Z

add cults to the metashield

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	'''Nuclear Operatives''' may know any '''Secure Knowledge''', and are specifically '''allowed''' to know that NTSF Decimus Squad and Code Epsilon are real.		'''Nuclear Operatives''' may know any '''Secure Knowledge''', and are specifically '''allowed''' to know that NTSF Decimus Squad and Code Epsilon are real.

	~~=== Chameleon Addendum ===~~
	With the update to Chameleon items allowing them to be locked with a tool or pass phrase, unlocked Chameleon gear is no longer subject to Metashield. Locked Chameleon gear is protected by Metashield however, and may not be brute force unlocked unless you directly witness or are explained Chameleon workings. (IE, have syndicate agent explain how to unlock Chameleon gear, or find your own piece of already unlocked Chameleon gear)

	=== Cheat Sheet ===		=== Cheat Sheet ===
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	\|~~Nuclear Operatives~~		\|Cults
	\|Vampires		\|Vampires
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	\|~~NTSF Decimus and Code Epsilon~~		\|Nuclear Operatives
	\|Wizards		\|Wizards
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	\|		\|NTSF Decimus and Code Epsilon
	\|Syndicate Equipment		\|Syndicate Equipment
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	==== Meta Information ====		==== Meta Information ====
	Meta Information such as the current gamemode and the possible antagonists there may be in play, events you experienced as a different character, information about a player instead of their character, etc is all considered Meta and is never allowed to be known by anybody. ~~Randomly searching PDA pens~~, ~~randomly~~ checking headsets, ~~or trying to force unlock a chameleon item without prior round knowlege~~ are also ~~examples of metagaming~~.		Meta Information such as the current gamemode and the possible antagonists there may be in play, events you experienced as a different character, information about a player instead of their character, etc is all considered Meta and is never allowed to be known by anybody. Secret uses for items, checking headsets without good cause, and using Chameleon items are all also classified as Meta Information and Metagaming.

	Examples:		Examples:
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	# You may never know that the last round was Nukies, or any other Metashielded gamemode, per Continuity Rules.		# You may never know that the last round was Nukies, or any other Metashielded gamemode, per Continuity Rules.
	# You may never know anything that you did not learn in character, such as things witnessed while observing as a ghost before spawning, things you were told by a friend out of game, etc.		# You may never know anything that you did not learn in character, such as things witnessed while observing as a ghost before spawning, things you were told by a friend out of game, etc.
	# You may never know ~~a properly disguised~~ item has a secret use by right clicking it, such as exploding pens ~~unless you encountered an exploding pen in the same round~~.		# You may never know an item has a secret use by right clicking it, such as exploding pens or chameleon gloves.

	==== Unconscious Information ====		==== Unconscious Information ====
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	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
	** Being directly told by somebody who already knows		** Being directly told by somebody who already knows
	** Witnessing the dead rising ◆''Cyborgs and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If a zombies crew station ID is listed on the HUD, they are entitled to any crew protections listed in Cyborg/AI laws. (This mainly regards crew harm, but may have other effects)'' ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''		** Witnessing the dead rising

			<blockquote>◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''</blockquote>

	==== Paradox Clones ====		==== Paradox Clones ====
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	<blockquote>◆ ''Paradox Clones and the concept of Parallel Realities exists in media in universe, but the fact that they are real is unknown to most. Nobody knows their goals, how they came to be, or why they exist. Both "clones" and the "real" person, and they should have memories that match. Minor amnesia and foggy memory of the day's events is expected from both until one is terminated. You are encouraged OOC to collaborate to make your clone's story believable for better Roleplay.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>◆ ''Paradox Clones and the concept of Parallel Realities exists in media in universe, but the fact that they are real is unknown to most. Nobody knows their goals, how they came to be, or why they exist. Both "clones" and the "real" person, and they should have memories that match. Minor amnesia and foggy memory of the day's events is expected from both until one is terminated. You are encouraged OOC to collaborate to make your clone's story believable for better Roleplay.''</blockquote>

			==== Cults ====
			Although the concept and existence of 'cults' is known to the Crew, as they have existed since the dawn of time, the specifics of any cult with real power, such as the Cosmic Cult, are kept secret. Often intentionally by the cults themselves. Chaplains hold the most knowledge of the Crew about these sects, having long studied the religions and faiths of the universe. Revealed by:

			* Being the Chaplain
			* Witnessing a conversion
			* Witnessing occult gear
			* Witnessing occult structures
			* Witnessing manifestations of occult will
			** This is to include the "star" appearance on cosmic cultist during their final phase, or the cult's god manifesting.

			◆ ''While tales of magic and cults are considered just that, wild tales, when you see cultists roaming the halls with blades you don't need to believe in their god to know things are going down in a bad way.''

	==== Nuclear Operatives ====		==== Nuclear Operatives ====

Twinkyeater2000: /* Romerol Virus */ formatting

2026-03-11T23:25:23Z

Romerol Virus: formatting

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	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
	** Being directly told by somebody who already knows		** Being directly told by somebody who already knows
	** Witnessing the dead rising ~~◆Cyborgs~~ and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If a zombies crew station ID is listed on the HUD, they are entitled to any crew protections listed in Cyborg/AI laws. (This mainly regards crew harm, but may have other effects) ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''		** Witnessing the dead rising ◆''Cyborgs and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If a zombies crew station ID is listed on the HUD, they are entitled to any crew protections listed in Cyborg/AI laws. (This mainly regards crew harm, but may have other effects)'' ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''

	==== Paradox Clones ====		==== Paradox Clones ====

Twinkyeater2000: Updated Chameleon Metashield, added details for Cyborg metashield regarding Romerol (previous edit was incorrect)

2026-03-11T23:22:50Z

Updated Chameleon Metashield, added details for Cyborg metashield regarding Romerol (previous edit was incorrect)

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	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
	** Being directly told by somebody who already knows		** Being directly told by somebody who already knows
	** Witnessing the dead rising ◆Cyborgs and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If ~~their~~ station ID ~~icon appears~~ on the HUD, they are entitled to any ~~Crew~~ protections in Cyborg/AI laws ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''		** Witnessing the dead rising ◆Cyborgs and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If a zombies crew station ID is listed on the HUD, they are entitled to any crew protections listed in Cyborg/AI laws. (This mainly regards crew harm, but may have other effects) ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''

	==== Paradox Clones ====		==== Paradox Clones ====

Twinkyeater2000: Updated Chameleon Metashield, added details for Cyborg metashield regarding Romerol

2026-03-11T23:20:00Z

Updated Chameleon Metashield, added details for Cyborg metashield regarding Romerol

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	'''Nuclear Operatives''' may know any '''Secure Knowledge''', and are specifically '''allowed''' to know that NTSF Decimus Squad and Code Epsilon are real.		'''Nuclear Operatives''' may know any '''Secure Knowledge''', and are specifically '''allowed''' to know that NTSF Decimus Squad and Code Epsilon are real.

			=== Chameleon Addendum ===
			With the update to Chameleon items allowing them to be locked with a tool or pass phrase, unlocked Chameleon gear is no longer subject to Metashield. Locked Chameleon gear is protected by Metashield however, and may not be brute force unlocked unless you directly witness or are explained Chameleon workings. (IE, have syndicate agent explain how to unlock Chameleon gear, or find your own piece of already unlocked Chameleon gear)

	=== Cheat Sheet ===		=== Cheat Sheet ===
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	==== Meta Information ====		==== Meta Information ====
	Meta Information such as the current gamemode and the possible antagonists there may be in play, events you experienced as a different character, information about a player instead of their character, etc is all considered Meta and is never allowed to be known by anybody. ~~Secret uses for items~~, checking headsets without ~~good cause, and using Chameleon items~~ are ~~all~~ also ~~classified as Meta Information and Metagaming~~.		Meta Information such as the current gamemode and the possible antagonists there may be in play, events you experienced as a different character, information about a player instead of their character, etc is all considered Meta and is never allowed to be known by anybody. Randomly searching PDA pens, randomly checking headsets, or trying to force unlock a chameleon item without prior round knowlege are also examples of metagaming.

	Examples:		Examples:
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	# You may never know that the last round was Nukies, or any other Metashielded gamemode, per Continuity Rules.		# You may never know that the last round was Nukies, or any other Metashielded gamemode, per Continuity Rules.
	# You may never know anything that you did not learn in character, such as things witnessed while observing as a ghost before spawning, things you were told by a friend out of game, etc.		# You may never know anything that you did not learn in character, such as things witnessed while observing as a ghost before spawning, things you were told by a friend out of game, etc.
	# You may never know an item has a secret use by right clicking it, such as exploding pens ~~or chameleon gloves~~.		# You may never know a properly disguised item has a secret use by right clicking it, such as exploding pens unless you encountered an exploding pen in the same round.

	==== Unconscious Information ====		==== Unconscious Information ====
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	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
	** Being directly told by somebody who already knows		** Being directly told by somebody who already knows
	** Witnessing the dead rising		** Witnessing the dead rising ◆Cyborgs and the station AI are not allowed to assume crew zombies are beyond help. If their station ID icon appears on the HUD, they are entitled to any Crew protections in Cyborg/AI laws ◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''

	~~<blockquote>~~◆ ''Zombies are considered fake by most crew, a fabrication from old horror movies. Belief in Zombies or a Zombie Cure is outlandish and likely to result in mockery. Initial Infected are aware they are infected, and are antagonists with the goal of converting the station.''~~</blockquote>~~

	==== Paradox Clones ====		==== Paradox Clones ====
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	<blockquote>◆ ''Nuclear Operatives are considered a fabrication by most, insane spacer tall tales made to scare annoying Assistants. The image of the Blood-Red has persisted in pop culture since the Pod Wars, but most would believe it to be an old war hardsuit and nothing more. Not even other Syndicate Agents know that Nukies are real. If you see a group of people in Blood-Red Hardsuits with highly illegal gear on them, you can figure out that the old tales were true.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>◆ ''Nuclear Operatives are considered a fabrication by most, insane spacer tall tales made to scare annoying Assistants. The image of the Blood-Red has persisted in pop culture since the Pod Wars, but most would believe it to be an old war hardsuit and nothing more. Not even other Syndicate Agents know that Nukies are real. If you see a group of people in Blood-Red Hardsuits with highly illegal gear on them, you can figure out that the old tales were true.''</blockquote>

	~~==== Exterminators ====~~
	Assassins of unknown origin have been rumored that have unnatural resilience to basically all conventional weapons in a Security Team's arsenal. Their origin is unknown and reason for their killings unclear. They self destruct into a melted mess when they have finished their task. Weirdest yet, NanoTrasen and CentCom seem to dodge any questions on the topic...

	==== NTSF Decimus ====		==== NTSF Decimus ====
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	==== Changelings ====		==== Changelings ====
	The existence of Changelings, alien parasites that can steal the likeness of your friends and coworkers to blend in, is a serious but uncommon threat that stations may face. They pose an undue risk to the moral and cohesion of a station should they be revealed, paranoia and distrust severely and negatively impact the bottom line. Should Changelings be identified onboard your Station, you are advised to inform necessary Medical staff only. Chemists may facilitate blood tests, Surgeons may attempt to revive hollow corpses with organ transplants or cryopods~~. The NT official cover story is that these beings are Cannibals that have contracted a highly infectious Prion Disease~~.		The existence of Changelings, alien parasites that can steal the likeness of your friends and coworkers to blend in, is a serious but uncommon threat that stations may face. They pose an undue risk to the moral and cohesion of a station should they be revealed, paranoia and distrust severely and negatively impact the bottom line. Should Changelings be identified onboard your Station, you are advised to inform necessary Medical staff only. Chemists may facilitate blood tests, Surgeons may attempt to revive hollow corpses with organ transplants or cryopods.

	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
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	==== Vampires ====		==== Vampires ====
	The fact that Vampires are real is unknown to the general public. While not inherently illegal, Vampires sometimes have an agenda onboard a Station and should be kept under extra scrutiny if they reveal themselves~~.After consuming Sapient blood, they are known to have manifested unnatural abilities such as invisibility, teleportation, immense strength, and even mind control~~.		The fact that Vampires are real is unknown to the general public. While not inherently illegal, Vampires sometimes have an agenda onboard a Station and should be kept under extra scrutiny if they reveal themselves.

	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;
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	==== Petty Criminal ====		==== Petty Criminal ====
	While reformed, more or less, you used to get involved in the types of crowds and businesses you really shouldn't have. Because of these connections, you are aware of what items on the station are likely to be worth a lot, and that they are probably targeted by the Syndicate and other Thieves. You know what all the Steal Objective Targets are.<blockquote>◆ ''Grants full [[Metashield#High Value Targets\|High Value Targets]] knowledge.''</blockquote>		While reformed, more or less, you used to get involved in the types of crowds and businesses you really shouldn't have. Because of these connections, you are aware of what items on the station are likely to be worth a lot, and that they are probably targeted by the Syndicate and other Thieves. You know what all the Steal Objective Targets are.<blockquote>◆ ''Grants full [[Metashield#High Value Targets\|High Value Targets]] knowledge.''</blockquote>

	~~==== Hunted ====~~
	You saw something dreadful. It looked human at first, then it burned down to a metal skeleton. Nothing would slow it down and it acted with the single minded purpose of ending them, and it did. Crushed them like nothing, then it melted away in a brilliant fire. You watched it burn, and saw you watching. You have seen too much, it will come for you next. Of this you are certain...<blockquote>◆ ''Grants knowledge that Exterminators exist.''</blockquote>

	== Additional Information ==		== Additional Information ==

BornStellar: Give cover story for them being incinerated

2026-03-04T17:45:54Z

Give cover story for them being incinerated

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	==== Changelings ====		==== Changelings ====
	The existence of Changelings, alien parasites that can steal the likeness of your friends and coworkers to blend in, is a serious but uncommon threat that stations may face. They pose an undue risk to the moral and cohesion of a station should they be revealed, paranoia and distrust severely and negatively impact the bottom line. Should Changelings be identified onboard your Station, you are advised to inform necessary Medical staff only. Chemists may facilitate blood tests, Surgeons may attempt to revive hollow corpses with organ transplants or cryopods.		The existence of Changelings, alien parasites that can steal the likeness of your friends and coworkers to blend in, is a serious but uncommon threat that stations may face. They pose an undue risk to the moral and cohesion of a station should they be revealed, paranoia and distrust severely and negatively impact the bottom line. Should Changelings be identified onboard your Station, you are advised to inform necessary Medical staff only. Chemists may facilitate blood tests, Surgeons may attempt to revive hollow corpses with organ transplants or cryopods. The NT official cover story is that these beings are Cannibals that have contracted a highly infectious Prion Disease.

	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;

BornStellar: /* Vampires */ Inform sec of some general abilities so they know who vamps are dangerous

2026-03-04T17:31:02Z

Vampires: Inform sec of some general abilities so they know who vamps are dangerous

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	==== Vampires ====		==== Vampires ====
	The fact that Vampires are real is unknown to the general public. While not inherently illegal, Vampires sometimes have an agenda onboard a Station and should be kept under extra scrutiny if they reveal themselves.		The fact that Vampires are real is unknown to the general public. While not inherently illegal, Vampires sometimes have an agenda onboard a Station and should be kept under extra scrutiny if they reveal themselves.After consuming Sapient blood, they are known to have manifested unnatural abilities such as invisibility, teleportation, immense strength, and even mind control.

	* Revealed to others by;		* Revealed to others by;

BornStellar: Changed Exterminator background to be second person. Hunted did not survive an Exterminator hunting them, just witnessed a hunt.

2026-02-17T23:05:58Z

Changed Exterminator background to be second person. Hunted did not survive an Exterminator hunting them, just witnessed a hunt.

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	==== Hunted ====		==== Hunted ====
	~~Something hunts you~~. It looked human at first, then it ~~looked like~~ a metal skeleton. Nothing would slow it down and it acted with the single minded purpose of ending ~~you~~. ~~You got away~~, ~~but you know~~ it ~~will be back~~. ~~Its reasons are unknowable~~, ~~but~~ you have ~~a theory... It doesn't hunt you for something you did~~, it ~~wants to Exterminate~~ you ~~for something~~ you ~~will do~~.<blockquote>◆ ''Grants knowledge that Exterminators exist.''</blockquote>		You saw something dreadful. It looked human at first, then it burned down to a metal skeleton. Nothing would slow it down and it acted with the single minded purpose of ending them, and it did. Crushed them like nothing, then it melted away in a brilliant fire. You watched it burn, and saw you watching. You have seen too much, it will come for you next. Of this you are certain...<blockquote>◆ ''Grants knowledge that Exterminators exist.''</blockquote>

	== Additional Information ==		== Additional Information ==

BornStellar: Added content for Exterminators

2026-02-17T22:48:37Z

Added content for Exterminators

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BornStellar: remove command level xenoborg stuff

2026-02-13T00:26:37Z

remove command level xenoborg stuff

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	\|~~Complete Xenoborgs~~		\|NTSF Decimus and Code Epsilon
	\|Wizards		\|Wizards
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	\|~~NTSF Decimus and Code Epsilon~~		\|
	\|Syndicate Equipment		\|Syndicate Equipment
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	==== ~~Basic~~ Xenoborgs ====		==== Xenoborgs ====
	New reports have surfaced that rouge Silicons have started to surface near the Starlight sector. They seem to be a collection of derelict Borgs that have networked with each other and modified themselves into sapient killing machines! They are extremely dangerous entities that seek to grow their numbers by acquisition of more computing power in the form of sapient brains. They are distinctly identified by the black and blue colour scheme.		New reports have surfaced that rouge Silicons have started to surface near the Starlight sector. They seem to be a collection of derelict Borgs that have networked with each other and modified themselves into sapient killing machines! They are extremely dangerous entities that seek to grow their numbers by acquisition of more computing power in the form of sapient brains. They are distinctly identified by the black and blue colour scheme.

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	Thankfully Xenoborgs are easily dealt with and are hardly a problem to a well organized crew. They are slow and cumbersome, are weak to all forms of EMP weapons, and can be cut off by simple barricades. Coordination with a station AI is vital for an effective defense. Xenoborgs contain a device used for locating their 'Mother'. Once enough Xenoborgs are salvaged a pin pointer from their fragments can be created that will guide Security to the core, so that the machine menace can be ended once and for all!		Thankfully Xenoborgs are easily dealt with and are hardly a problem to a well organized crew. They are slow and cumbersome, are weak to all forms of EMP weapons, and can be cut off by simple barricades. Coordination with a station AI is vital for an effective defense. Xenoborgs contain a device used for locating their 'Mother'. Once enough Xenoborgs are salvaged a pin pointer from their fragments can be created that will guide Security to the core, so that the machine menace can be ended once and for all!

			<blockquote>''The full capabilities of these Borgs is not fully understood as stations that could not quickly defeat a Xenoborg incursion left little data beyond wreckage behind. Captains must take every precaution against being taken by Xenoborgs, and should be prepared to detonate the on-site nuclear device should recovery be unlikely, as permitting Xenoborgs to grow by any degree is an existential threat to all Sapient life in the galaxy.''</blockquote>

	==== Syndicate Equipment and Sponsors ====		==== Syndicate Equipment and Sponsors ====