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-According to their nature, [[Hacking Program]]s allow the Hacker to act in an aggressive or defensive manner, support other Troopers, interact with scenery, etc.
+{{update | PDF 5.2, October 2025}}
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 [[Category: Combat Module]]

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−	In Infinity, infowar and cyberwarfare tasks, defined as Hacking, are shouldered by the [[~~Hacke~~]]rs, specialized Troopers who can use the different Hacking Programs which define quantronic combat.	+	In Infinity, infowar and cyberwarfare tasks, defined as Hacking, are shouldered by the [[Hacker]]s, specialized Troopers who can use the different Hacking Programs which define quantronic combat.

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-In Infinity, infowar and cyberwarfare tasks, defined as Hacking, are shouldered by the Hackers, specialized Troopers who can use the different Hacking Programs which define quantronic combat.
+In Infinity, infowar and cyberwarfare tasks, defined as Hacking, are shouldered by the [[Hacke]]rs, specialized Troopers who can use the different Hacking Programs which define quantronic combat.
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 == Supportware Programs ==
-These are programs of extended duration which are mainly designed to support allied Troopers on the battlefield by granting them bonuses to improve their combat capabilities. Likewise, they may also be designed to hinder enemy Troopers, applying negative MODs to them.
+These are programs of extended duration which are mainly designed to support [[allied]] Troopers on the battlefield by granting them bonuses to improve their combat capabilities. Likewise, they may also be designed to hinder [[enemy]] Troopers, applying negative MODs to them.
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-According to their nature, Hacking Programs allow the Hacker to act in an aggressive or defensive manner, support other Troopers, interact with scenery, etc.
+According to their nature, [[Hacking Program]]s allow the Hacker to act in an aggressive or defensive manner, support other Troopers, interact with scenery, etc.
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-When making your Army Lists in [https://infinityuniverse.com/army/infinity Infinity Army], a summary of the Hacking Programs will be included, in the same way that a summary of your Troopers’ weapons is included.
+When making your [[Army List]]s in [https://infinityuniverse.com/army/infinity Infinity Army], a summary of the [[Hacking Program]]s will be included, in the same way that a summary of your Troopers’ weapons is included.
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 == Upgrade Programs (UPGRADE) ==
-Custom-made software tailored to the style and preference of specific infowar operatives. If available, they will be listed in the Unit Profile, in round brackets next to the name of the Hacker or the Device.
+Custom-made software tailored to the style and preference of specific infowar operatives. If available, they will be listed in the [[Unit Profile]], in round brackets next to the name of the [[Hacker]] or the [[Hacking Device | Device]].
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 == Hacking Devices and Hacking Programs: Characteristics ==
-[[Hacking Device]]s and Hacking Programs have the following characteristics:
+[[Hacking Device]]s and [[Hacking Program]]s have the following characteristics:
 *They act in the user's [[Hacking Area]].
 *They do not require [[LoF]] to act, unless the Hacking Program's own description states otherwise.
-* Only Troopers in Model form may be targeted by Hacking Programs.
+* Only Troopers in [[Model]] form may be targeted by Hacking Programs.
 * They benefit, if applicable, from the target's [[Targeted]] State.
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 {{greybox-start | Example of Quantronic Combat (Hacking)}}
 '''Step 1:'''<br>
-The Active Trooper declares a Move from point A to point B.
+The Active Trooper declares a [[Move]] from point A to point B.
-The Reactive Trooper declares a Carbonite Hacking Program ARO.
+The Reactive Trooper declares a [[Carbonite]] Hacking Program [[ARO]].
-The Active Trooper declares Reset for their second Skill of the Order. They do not declare a BS Attack against the Hacker because it is clear that they lack LoF to the Hacker along their entire movement path.
+The Active Trooper declares [[Reset]] for their second Skill of the Order. They do not declare a [[BS Attack]] against the Hacker because it is clear that they lack [[LoF]] to the Hacker along their entire movement path.
 '''Step 2:'''<br>
-The Face to Face Rolls are performed.
+The [[Face to Face Roll]]s are performed.
-Active Trooper, Reset (WIP Roll, in this case there are no MODs to apply): 1 d20 with Success Value (SV) = 13.
+Active Trooper, Reset ([[WIP]] Roll, in this case there are no MODs to apply): 1 d20 with Success Value (SV) = 13.
 Reactive Trooper, Carbonite (WIP Roll, in this case there are no MODs to apply): 1 d20 with SV = 13.
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 '''Step 3:'''<br>
-Therefore, as the Hacker wins the Face to Face Roll, the Active Trooper must perform 2 Saving Rolls due to DA Ammunition, against PS 7.
+Therefore, as the Hacker wins the Face to Face Roll, the Active Trooper must perform 2 [[Saving Roll]]s due to [[DA]] Ammunition, against PS 7.
 Saving Roll = 13 (PS 7 + BTS 6).
-Due to the 14, the Active Trooper enters Immobilized-B State, placing an Immobilized-B Token next to them.
+Due to the 14, the Active Trooper enters [[Immobilized-B State]], placing an Immobilized-B Token next to them.
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 * Each Hacker can only sustain one active Supportware Program at a time.
 * A Hacker can cancel an active Supportware Program by declaring another Program and expending the corresponding Order or ARO.
-* A Supportware Program is automatically cancelled if the Trooper or Troop Type targeted by the Supportware is targeted by a new Supportware Program, or if the Hacker running the Program enters Isolated State or any Null States.
+{{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}
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 By designating a REM that was already benefitting from Fairy Dust, the new Supportware Program deactivates the Fairy Dust Program and the corresponding Token is removed from the table.
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 == [[Firewall]] ==

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 *They do not require LoF to act, unless the Hacking Program's own description states otherwise.
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-* Only Troopers or Peripherals in Model form may be targeted by Hacking Programs.
+{{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}
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 * They benefit, if applicable, from the target's [[Targeted]] State.
 == [[Hacking Area]] ==

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 type = faq |
 title = N4 FAQ |
-version = 1.0, Jan 2021 |
+version = Updated 1.1.1, Dec 2021 |
 q = Q: How does Isolated State interact with Hacking Programs that are not granted by a Hacking Device? |
-a = A: While in Isolated State all the Trooper’s Hacking Programs, Skills and pieces of Equipment with the Comms Attack or Comms Equipment Labels or Traits (Hacking Device, Repeater...) are disabled. |
+a = <s>A: While in Isolated State all the Trooper’s Hacking Programs, Skills and pieces of Equipment with the Comms Attack or Comms Equipment Labels or Traits (Hacking Device, Repeater...) are disabled.</s>
 related = [[Hacker]], [[Isolated State]], [[Quantronic Combat (Hacking)]] }}

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		+	== FAQs & Errata ==
		+
		+	{{faqbox \|
		+	type = faq \|
		+	title = N4 FAQ \|
		+	version = 1.0, Jan 2021 \|
		+	q = Q: How does Isolated State interact with Hacking Programs that are not granted by a Hacking Device? \|
		+	a = A: While in Isolated State all the Trooper’s Hacking Programs, Skills and pieces of Equipment with the Comms Attack or Comms Equipment Labels or Traits (Hacking Device, Repeater...) are disabled. \|
		+	related = [[Hacker]], [[Isolated State]], [[Quantronic Combat (Hacking)]] }}