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[Mardrax]

My friend attended his own funeral

Isn't this quite common? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif)
Wow though. Talk about jumping the gun.

[Seriously Mike]

You may be looking for "Records on File" or "Sinner".

More like Records on File, but not exactly. Criminal SIN isn't exactly that - with a criminal SIN, you can at least buy yourself a soypak at Stuffer Shack, while "dead" SIN means The Man full well knows who you are, but you can't do jack shit. Once they start digging and go deep enough (and SIN data are commonly available to law enforcement everywhere by GSINR), finding that the genetic data for your fake SIN match with a real one that actually looks like you but is dead, you're in for a rough ride. Former Russian commando - maybe a spy? Deep undercover, turncoat or just renegade? Do we need to drop a whole SWAT team on him and some heavy firepower for good measure or just watch him and wait for a better moment?

I think I'm stretching SIN related stuff way past Rule Of Fun here. And/or the writers suffered from a major case of foot-in-mouth by never even thinking about this kind of situation.

[Saint Hallow]

You don't understand security.

I've been working security for a little over 7 years and I'm on the road to being a police officer, and Jazz is correct.

My post was a half-joke. Again, internet doesn't represent inflection. Lol! My brother is a cop, & I've dealt with the Feds a number of times (IT work). The putter incident actually sort of happened. Guy brought his putter into a federal building and security let him. The agents said that if he was stupid enough to use it & get his ass shot, they were happy to oblige.

Though I'm sure Jazz is right in most cases that if someone tried bringing in a bat or golf club, they be told mo.

[Paul]

I suspect this will boil down to a personal preference thing but I know in some states and cities rules vary. For instance I live in Michigan, which is an open carry state, except in certain areas. (Bars, schools, churches, etc...) And some places are stricter on people dressing, or carrying certain things than others. A lot comes down to some variable factors.

I suspect a Troll who looks like a running back with cutting edge tech and milspec training will get closer scrutiny then Red Sanford's third cousin who looks like he's fresh from the junk yard. Also security and the scrutiny the staff working security (Be they private or public sector workers) can vary based on current events and experience. Someone's who's seen a Troll smuggle a Panther Cannon in a golf bag before may be warier than someone who's never seent hat trick before.

[Warlordtheft]

He can always carry a rocket launcher concealed as as guitar case. BTW one way to get in is too use the spoof program on the sensor to say it is legit or to appear as a set of golf clubs.

[Warlordtheft]

He can always carry a rocket launcher concealed as as guitar case. BTW one way to get in is too use the spoof program on the sensor to say it is legit or to appear as a set of golf clubs.

[Udoshi]

Second, Is there a way to mask the contents of a bag from scanners and show a different image. the troll wants to carry his heavy weapons in a golf bag and would like to modify the bag so that when it is scanned by MAD or x-ray, whatever, that it looks like a golf bag should on the inside and not show the LMG inside?

Lets see. There's a few ways to do this.

MAD is as simple as using the Ceramic/Plasteel components weapon modification from arsenal - its also elegible as an Electronics/Commlink modification in unwired, which uses the same rules as weapon mods.

Defeating Cyberware Scanners is a lot tricker, as they are bullshit good. They have a key weakness, though: (4a 262) Millimeter wave scans can detect any non-biological item by its shape and composition, assuming the item is listed in the device’s database If the threshold is reached, the scanner detects the item/implant and notes its general lo-cations and type; additional hits provide more detail (function, model, grade, etc.).

Its threshold 1 for weapons, by the way, and 2 for 'other items'. And rating 6 scanners are dirt cheap. If you want to sneak stuff past cyberware scanners, then the key is to make the stuff you want to smuggle look like things that wouldn't be in that database.
Other options include Shielded Smuggling Compartments(arsenal vehicle mods), and runner's companion's security section has some options, like MAD-jamming micro drones.

Huh. RAW, you would need Astral Combat to attack things on the Astral Plane (SR4, p.184). To bypass ItNW on Physical plane, you need Weapon Focus or Killing Hands. Weapon Focus also gives you bonus dice on the astral.

There's also a relevant clause in Natural Weapons for dual-natured critters being able to astral-fight with Unarmed, instead of Astral Combat. Useful for some spirits, but also for ghouls.

[Yerameyahu]

Non-database items are still gonna be detected as big metal/etc. objects.

[Udoshi]

Indeed they are. Which is why Easy Breakdown and a good Disguise(I want to say palming is what you use to resist searches, but I don't think that's right) skill are your best friends. They may be detected, but if they're not registered as dangerous or prohibited, and the operator of the scanner doesn't catch it, then you ought to be good to go

[Yerameyahu]

Definitely. I'd allow a Disguise test of some kind to let you make the metal things looks innocuous.

[Jazz]

My post was a half-joke. Again, internet doesn't represent inflection. Lol! My brother is a cop, & I've dealt with the Feds a number of times (IT work). The putter incident actually sort of happened. Guy brought his putter into a federal building and security let him. The agents said that if he was stupid enough to use it & get his ass shot, they were happy to oblige.

Though I'm sure Jazz is right in most cases that if someone tried bringing in a bat or golf club, they be told mo.

They should have him left his stuff at the entrance. At least that's what the french cops does, at the police prefecture of Paris. Maybe USA's properties laws are more strict, I don't know : we're a latin people so, there's the laws, and... The situation.
I'm quite sure that they would have opened the bag, just to be sure. That would be stupid if they'd not do that.