Changes: Offensive Programs

Revision as of 13:40, 15 June 2017


Battering Ram	Beam Cannon	Blaster	Kraken


Maniac	Shuriken	Shocker	Worms

Summary

Offensive programs are the standard method of hacking a network. Using attacks such as Beam Cannon, Worms, and even a mighty Kraken, a player can overwhelm any Security Nodes placed on a network by force. This method of attack is is referred to as using "Brute Force" and differs significantly from the more subtle Stealth attacks.

Attack Priorities

Different programs have different methods of attack, with some programs also having additional special abilities. When an offensive program has a choice of which node to attack, most programs select a target using the following criteria.

Priority list: (Updated for Patch v1.025 - see Patch Notes)

Active Security Nodes - (Sentry, Turret, Black ICE). Other Security Nodes (Guardian, Scanner, and Code Gate) are considered regular nodes in this regard.
The Core.
Black Nodes - Nodes with an installed antivirus.
Partially Black Nodes - Nodes where an antivirus is currently being loaded.
White Nodes and Upgrading Nodes - Nodes which are upgrading and Nodes where an antivirus is not present.
Nodes under the Wraith effect.

Attacking methods

Programs that fire projectiles such as Blasters and Worms can change targets during an attack if a connected node with a higher priority is reclaimed by the defender.

Focused attacks such as the Beam Cannon will select a target and remain to target that node until either itself or its target is compromised, regardless of changes to its surroundings.
Impact attacks will to attack by impacting itself to the attacking node,this is exclusive to Maniac and Battering Rams.
Overload attacks will try to burden the surrounding nodes by sending them bolts of thunders to paralyze them temporarily, this is exclusive to Shockers.

Trivia

The Brute-Force attack was most likely named after the real Brute-Force attack, were decoders trying many passwords or passphrases with the hope of eventually guessing correctly.

Hackers Wikia - Programs List
Programs	Nodes	Gameplay
Offensive Programs	Battering Ram Beam Cannon Blaster Kraken Maniac Shocker Shuriken Worms
Defensive Programs	ICE Wall Protector
Stealth Programs	Access Data Leech Portal Wraith
A.I. Programs	A.I. Beetle A.I. Hawk A.I. Squid

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 * Focused attacks such as the [[Beam Cannon]] will select a target and remain to target that node until either itself or its target is compromised, regardless of changes to its surroundings.
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+* Impact attacks will to attack by impacting itself to the attacking node,this is exclusive to [[Maniac|Maniac]] and [[Battering Rams]].
+* Overload attacks will try to burden the surrounding nodes by sending them bolts of thunders to paralyze them temporarily, this is exclusive to [[Shocker|Shockers]].
-== In-Game Changes ==
-As of Patch v1.025, if connected nodes fall under the same category, programs will target the node with the highest firewall. If multiple nodes have the same priority and same firewall, programs will select targets in the order of whichever the defender connected to the node you are attacking from first.<ref> [https://forum.tricksterarts.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1107&p=8679#p8679 Trickster Arts Forums - Link Order after v1.025 Update]</ref>
 == Trivia ==
 The Brute-Force attack was most likely named after the real [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute-force_attack Brute-Force attack], were decoders trying many passwords or passphrases with the hope of eventually guessing correctly.
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