Deckers

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Deckers are the Sixth World equivalent of hackers. They are able to manipulate the virtual reality of the Matrix through a cyberdeck and cybertechnology known as a datajack. By "jacking in" to the Matrix and using various programs, deckers can manipulate information and computer-controlled systems at the speed of thought. Legal deckers are typically software developers, hardware technicians, or security specialists. Illegal deckers are typically corporate espionage or government agents, shadowrunners, or independents who deck for a group or an ideal.

The otaku (and more recently the technomancers) are known to be able to deck into and manipulate the Matrix without the use of a cyberdeck.

After the Crash 2.0, the terms hacking and hackers have become popular again, as decks are no longer necessary to access the wireless Matrix.

[edit] References

• Shadowrun, Third Edition
• Shadowrun, Fourth Edition
• Matrix