Softwares
This is a comprehensive list of the software available in Dark City.
Software can have a multitude of functions in Dark City. Either run the appropriate command syntax at the terminal prompt or select a node in a network and “run” your software!
Cryptoforge
Info: Decryption software used to open downloaded files (loot).
Skill: Cryptography and data processing
Starter Edition
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Encryption and Data Analysis | 3 |
Description: Catered to newcomers, CryptForge Starter provides basic encryption techniques and straightforward data analysis tools. An essential kit for safe communication and initial data trades in Dark City.
Rarity: Common
Crypto Forge 1.0
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.75 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Encryption and Data Analysis | 15 |
Description: This software suite provides users with extra capacity for their communications and data analysis, while also empowering them with deep insights into Dnet`s underworld.
Rarity: uncommon
Deep Miner
Info: Software used to infect a target and weakens its performance.
Skill: Cryptography and data processing
Effect in Net Scavenging: When Hacking a network, it causes the invaded Network to generate less alert for up to 5 minutes.
Effect in Darkrun: If a player’s mainframe is infected in the PvP arena, each software he uses does 0.5 damage to the CPU, for 0.5 turns.
Deep Miner v0.13
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -2.5 |
| Encryption and Data Analysis | 5 |
Description: This is a relic from the past, originally designed to infect industrial mainframes, recompiled to slow down modern hackers and networks. DeepMiner attempts to injects a crypto mining malware into the target. It doesn’t mine or decrypt anything useful, but can cause massive overload in the infected system.
Availability: Uncommon
EchoEye
Syntax:
- echoeye –connect NETWORK_ADDRESS
- echoeye –scan
Info: Use it to scan, connect to or gain visibility over the node structure of a network.
Skill: Network scanning
Effect in Net Scavenging: Gain visibility over the node structure of a network.
Effect in Darkrun: Increase player’s own mainframe alert level.
Echo Eye Zero
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Network Scanning | 3 |
Description: EchoEye Zero serves as a beginners radar in the vast Dnet, illuminating proximate networks, data points, and soft spots. Its the first step in understanding the digital landscape of Dark City.
Availability: Common
Echo Eye Alpha
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Network Scanning | 5 |
Description: The EchoEye series serves as a radar in the vast Dnet, illuminating proximate networks, data points, and soft spots. The Alpha version is an upgraded version of the Zero version, more powerful and with better performance.
Availability: Uncommon
Needle Point
Info: Used to attack targets with a network defense shield.
Skill: Attack and Penetration
Effect in Net Scavenging: Decreases the shield of a network.
Needle Point Alpha
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.75 |
| Attack and Penetration | 1 |
| Shield and breach | 5 |
Description: The NeedlePoint Alpha works as a starter tool to break network shields in Dnet, an essential weapon for those striving in the cybernetic underground.
Availability: Uncommon
Power Guard
Info: Used to regenerate CPU using Battery.
Skill: Software Engineering
Effect in Net Scavenging: Regenerate CPU using Battery.
Effect in Darkrun: Regenerate CPU using Battery.
Power Guard
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -3 |
| Software Engineering | 5 |
| CPU charge | 3 |
Description: This unique series of software manufactured by the Metadigma AI allows Dnet rebels to recover CPU using their software engineering skills.
Availability: Rare
Red Potion
Info: Heals mainframe’s damaged Breach Resistance. It also attempts to remove any infection currently affecting the system. Critical Failure will cause CPU damage to user.
Skill: Software Engineering
Effect in Darkrun: Uses Software Engineering skills to recover Breach Resistance of a player’s own mainframe and cure infections.
Red Potion v1.5
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -3 |
| Software Engineering | 5 |
Description: This software will try to repair and replace broken and missing files, including libraries and registry keys that are known to be targeted by cyber attacks, to quickly recover your operating system’s Breach Resistance.
Availability: Common
Shadow Sweep
Info: Use it to decrease the Network Alert of a target.
Skill: Obfuscation and anonymity
Effect in Net Scavenging: Reduces alert of the target network.
Effect in Darkrun: Reduces the alert of the opponent’s network.
Shadow Sweep v0.01
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Obfuscation and Anonymity | 3 |
Description: Perfect for Dark City novices, Shadow Sweep v0.01 seamlessly blends obfuscation tools with anonymity protocols. It masks digital activities while hiding users` identities, ensuring a discreet presence in the early phases of exploration. This dual-purpose toolkit is a must-have for those keen on leaving no traces in the digital maze.
Availability: Common
Shadow Sweep Alpha
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Obfuscation and Anonymity | 5 |
Description: The Shadow Sweep series seamlessly blends obfuscation tools with anonymity protocols. It masks digital activities while hiding users` identities, ensuring a discreet presence in the early phases of exploration. The version 0.0.3 is an upgraded version of the version 0.0.1, more powerful and with better performance.
Availability: Common
Strike Lite
Info: Use it to attack a node and decrease its Breach Resistance.
Skill: Attack and Penetration
Effect in Net Scavenging: Decreases Breach Resistance of a target network.
Effect in Darkrun: Decreases Breach Resistance of the opponent’s mainframe.
Strike Lite v0.1
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Obfuscation and Anonymity | 3 |
Description: A novices weapon for the digital frontier, StrikeLite 0.1 enables launching foundational cyber assaults. Its designed for testing weak security nodes and gaining a grip on offensive strategies.
Availability: Common
Strike Lite v1
| Traits | Value |
| Battery cost | -0.5 |
| Ram cost | -1 |
| HD cost | -1 |
| Obfuscation and Anonymity | 5 |
Description: A weapon for the digital frontier, StrikeLite version 1 enables launching foundational cyber assaults, offering more power than its early version 0.1.
Availability: Common