[TormDK]

Next quick question;

Great weapons (aka, two handed melee weapons)- It's either the Katana or bust?

[JackVII]

I believe the Combat Axe, Polearm, and Staff are also supposed to be two-handers.

[Namikaze]

Next quick question;

Great weapons (aka, two handed melee weapons)- It's either the Katana or bust?

What do you mean by "bust"?  The katana is a two-handed weapon, the battle axe is a two-handed weapon as well.  Basically anything with a Reach of 2 is going to be approximately 2 meters long, which is the realm of the two-handed weapon.

[TormDK]

I believe the Combat Axe, Polearm, and Staff are also supposed to be two-handers.

Thanks much, so if I wanted a maul or a real two handed sword I'd base it on the combat axe's stats?

[JackVII]

Thanks much, so if I wanted a maul or a real two handed sword I'd base it on the combat axe's stats?

I wouldn't have a problem with that, I'm big on abstraction for stuff like that. As long as it follows the same rules, you can call it whatever you want.

[Namikaze]

I'd side with Jack on this.  Keep in mind that a maul would probably have +1 DV and -1 AP from the stats of the battle axe.  In either case, accuracy would probably be no higher than a 5 at best.

[RHat]

I believe the Combat Axe, Polearm, and Staff are also supposed to be two-handers.

Thanks much, so if I wanted a maul or a real two handed sword I'd base it on the combat axe's stats?

I'd grab the claymore from SR4 and convert it.

Also, a katana CAN be used one handed.  It's more like a bastard sword in western terms.

[JackVII]

Q: Under the Marks Required field, the Send Message Matrix Action lists: n/a (or 1).

I am guessing n/a refers to legitimate use of a device by the owner to call, send a text, etc (although should probably say Owner). With that said, is it ever mentioned how you can utilize the action with 1 mark? Can you hack a mark on a commlink and then call someone or send a message to a drone using it? Is there a reason this wouldn't be handled under Control Device?

[Namikaze]

Q: Under the Marks Required field, the Send Message Matrix Action lists: n/a (or 1).

I am guessing n/a refers to legitimate use of a device by the owner to call, send a text, etc (although should probably say Owner). With that said, is it ever mentioned how you can utilize the action with 1 mark? Can you hack a mark on a commlink and then call someone or send a message to a drone using it? Is there a reason this wouldn't be handled under Control Device?

I think what it means is that if you get a mark on someone's commlink, you can then send them a message.  I don't think it allows you to send messages on their behalf (that would be covered by Control Device as you pointed out, or Spoof Command).

[RHat]

Q: Under the Marks Required field, the Send Message Matrix Action lists: n/a (or 1).

I am guessing n/a refers to legitimate use of a device by the owner to call, send a text, etc (although should probably say Owner). With that said, is it ever mentioned how you can utilize the action with 1 mark? Can you hack a mark on a commlink and then call someone or send a message to a drone using it? Is there a reason this wouldn't be handled under Control Device?

I think what it means is that if you get a mark on someone's commlink, you can then send them a message.  I don't think it allows you to send messages on their behalf (that would be covered by Control Device as you pointed out, or Spoof Command).

That would be covered by the 0 mark version.

[Namikaze]

What I mean is sending a message to someone that has inbound messaging turned off.  Either that or it's as Jack stated, already covered by other commands.  Maybe it's a typo.

[TormDK]

I believe the Combat Axe, Polearm, and Staff are also supposed to be two-handers.

Thanks much, so if I wanted a maul or a real two handed sword I'd base it on the combat axe's stats?

I'd grab the claymore from SR4 and convert it.

Also, a katana CAN be used one handed.  It's more like a bastard sword in western terms.

Only Shadowrun book I have access to is the 5E version

[Lanaya]

The Mind over Machine submersion gives a technomancer the benefits of a control rig. Control rigs come with (essentially) a built-in datajack. Is there any particular reason that a TM with MoM can't 'plug in' to anything within one metre using their mind powers?

[Dakka]

You mean besides the lack of a 1 meter cable and universal access port?  It's been suggested it could go either way, but I personally come down on the side of MoM being useful for drones, not useful for datajack.

[Triskavanski]

You mean besides the lack of a 1 meter cable and universal access port?  It's been suggested it could go either way, but I personally come down on the side of MoM being useful for drones, not useful for datajack.

Even I say its a toss up, and comes down to the GM on this. You might have a 'datajack' in your hair and become an 8 foot tall blue skinned cat person. Or you might have a direct Psyche link, or you just are able to jump into a drone.

If all else fails, use a trodenet, the datajack for people who care about their essence.