Secure Identification Chip

A small microchip sealed in plastic with a number of bio contacts growing from its lattice structure.

The SIC is a technology used by the city to both monitor the citizens and let them communicate with each other. Implanted by the Withmore Immigration Control upon your entrance to the city, it allows you to communicate publicly or privately with everyone IN the dome. The implant, a tiny microchip "somewhere" in your neck, transmits chosen thoughts through the network. The implant can store a limited amount of information, such as your name, a brief message, as well as encryption keys. The SIC network is maintained by New Light Media, the massive media conglomerate, and is subsidized by the city through the Withmore City Services agency.

'cmsg ' or just 'cm': Lets you send a to the public channel on the SIC network.

'calias ' or just 'ca': By itself, displays your current alias, or name on the SIC network. If you provide an, the command will check the network for any conflicts and set your alias to the one provided.

'ccom ' or just 'cc': Lets you send a private to the person or group with the provided.

'crespond ' or just 'cr': Lets you send a to the last person who you sent a private message to or who last sent a private message to you. This command is a shortcut for the 'ccom' command.

'cignore chat' or just 'ci': Toggles filtering of the public network on and off.

'cignore target ' or just 'ci': Lets you filter incoming private messages from the provided.

'cignore filter ' or just 'ci': When filtering public network chat, this command allows you to -listen- for messages that contain the provided. This command can be useful to ignore the spam that often occurs, but listen for messages from your friends.

'ce+ ce- ce cep': For help on the 'ce' commands, please see 'help sic-encryption'

'chelp' or just 'ch': Shows a summary of various bits of information about your SIC such as your alias, account balance and encryption keys.

'ctag ' or just 'ct': Lets you set a that is displayed next to your alias on the SIC whois listing.

'who' Shows a selection of who is chatting on the SIC network. Keep in mind that a lot of the people in the city aren't on the who list, this doesn't mean that there aren't millions of people with a sic or on the network.

'map' Attempts to show you a map of where you are and the area around you.

Certain uses of the SIC network will incur a charge that you must pay after a certain amount. When you first attempt to use the chargeable commands, you'll be prompted to agree to the costs.

Installed in: Neck

Uninstallable: No

Knockout required: No

Cyberware required: None

Required tool: Biochip Reticulator

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