Hi Everyone.

I have a question about what the +10 to communication with machine spirits means in this description? Is this just flavor text or is this an actual test that can be made: Communicating with machine spirits? Or do you just always get +10 to test when plugged into a machine? Or is it a further bonus to other tests?

What made me ask, is the next part of the sentence seems to specify exactly what skills and tests you get +10 to. So any help or opinions on the first part of this description is appreciated.

You get the test whenever communicating with a machine spirit (= computer system, usually) is vital to a task. For example, searching for specific data base entries would qualify as you'd certainly benefit from a better and more intuitive access to the data base.

I am not sure what test would be made to search data files, but lets say it is Inquiry. The good MIU already gives +10 to these tests when plugged in with it. Would you then say it would be made +20 because it also involves communication with the machine spirit?

The Good MIU is like a normal MIU with some added bonusses. like the +10 to hit with MIU adaptable weapons, being able to communicate directly with your servo skulls and other cyber friends. And erm firing that big lance thingie on the ship for a +10 to hit.

Sister Callidia said:

So much I understand, the question I have is regarding the +10 to communications with machine spirits. When is this ever tested? and does this modifier apply to some of the other tests described under the MIU, for example ballistic skill or tech-use as I would imagine communication with the machine spirit was part of this.

Yes, it does apply to tech use and ballistic skills. Making it a nasty piece of cybernetic equipment. Basically it applies to every test you make when directly connected to the machine spirit. For example with Data Searches.

so is it +10 to these test, tech-use for example, or +20 as you are communicating with the machine spirit as well?

The same as with other good gear such as photo visors where the good part is not getting blinded or another benefit. The initial benefit does not change. So a good MIU is still +10 only but it adds extras.

Thanks for the answer.

I guess I just feel it is strange how the text says the common one gets no bonus when communicating with machine spirits, while still listing skill tests that do get the bonus, and the good says it gets +10 while listing additional skills that also get +10. But that is just me. I will go with your answer on this one.