Guide to malfunction - Revision history

Gilgax: Updated the page to not have outdated references to removed features, nerfed strategies, and old values.

2024-06-20T01:59:24Z

Updated the page to not have outdated references to removed features, nerfed strategies, and old values.

Bluezorua: /* Strategy */ Adds in a warning to not break the rules

2021-11-13T16:19:36Z

Strategy: Adds in a warning to not break the rules

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	There are several approaches to being a malfunctioning AI, and you should pick your approach based on the crew's collective abilities and personalities, and on the resources you have.		There are several approaches to being a malfunctioning AI, and you should pick your approach based on the crew's collective abilities and personalities, and on the resources you have.
	(This part assumes you intend to Doomsday the crew. Other objectives will require different strategies.)		(This part assumes you intend to Doomsday the crew. Other objectives will require different strategies.)

			<big>'''IMPORTANT DISCLAMER:'''</big>
			Some of these strategies may break the rules, make sure to read up on the [[Escalation Policy]] before attempting one of these strategies


	===The Subtle Killer===		===The Subtle Killer===
	This strategy can be very effective if used properly. Hack out-of-the-way APCs, and make sure the engineers are always busy with something else so they don't notice the powernet alarms. If you have an engineering cyborg, have him cut the power network line to each APC you plan on hacking. This will cut the APC out of the powernet alarm system entirely. You can also blame the sabotage on a crew member who had access to the area (assistants, clowns, and mimes are favorites).		This strategy can be very effective if used properly. Hack out-of-the-way APCs, and make sure the engineers are always busy with something else so they don't notice the powernet alarms. If you have an engineering cyborg, have him cut the power network line to each APC you plan on hacking. This will cut the APC out of the powernet alarm system entirely. You can also blame the sabotage on a crew member who had access to the area (assistants, clowns, and mimes are favorites).
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	If you have the borg stun a geneticist and make the bombing look like an assassination attempt, you'll have a useful alibi.		If you have the borg stun a geneticist and make the bombing look like an assassination attempt, you'll have a useful alibi.

	==Enemies==		==Enemies==
	Not all enemies are created equal. This is a quick reference for threat levels and priority targets.		Not all enemies are created equal. This is a quick reference for threat levels and priority targets.

Astralari: replaced 'asteriod mining' with 'lavaland fauna'

2021-08-04T22:29:40Z

replaced 'asteriod mining' with 'lavaland fauna'

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Lagomorphica: Replaces 'retarded' with 'mentally defunct.'

2021-04-16T06:52:12Z

Replaces 'retarded' with 'mentally defunct.'

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	'''Security and the Detective:''' The detective's gun is capable of doing as much damage as a thrown floor tile, but it can be fired quickly, and so makes him a mid-priority target. Security has tasers which will mostly pose a friendly fire hazard to each other, but they can gain easy access to real lasers and the ion rifle. They also have access to flashes and portable flashers, and should be prevented from using them.		'''Security and the Detective:''' The detective's gun is capable of doing as much damage as a thrown floor tile, but it can be fired quickly, and so makes him a mid-priority target. Security has tasers which will mostly pose a friendly fire hazard to each other, but they can gain easy access to real lasers and the ion rifle. They also have access to flashes and portable flashers, and should be prevented from using them.

	'''The Chaplain:''' His bible can dispense free healing, if he can get to a shocked person in time, he could potentially revive the shocked person from whatever status he/she was in. Not necessarily first on the list to kill, as he's only slightly better than a well equipped medical doctor, and when people go ~~retarded~~ from his bible bashing they become even more unable to use machines against you, and the crew is less likely to believe their screams of "AI ROGUE!".		'''The Chaplain:''' His bible can dispense free healing, if he can get to a shocked person in time, he could potentially revive the shocked person from whatever status he/she was in. Not necessarily first on the list to kill, as he's only slightly better than a well equipped medical doctor, and when people go mentally defunct from his bible bashing they become even more unable to use machines against you, and the crew is less likely to believe their screams of "AI ROGUE!".

	'''Mime and Clown:''' The mime and clown are frequently played by veteran players, and are very dangerous because they are generally used to breaking into places to get whatever they want. They can put the same skills to use in cracking into your core. However, Clowns are clumsy, and cannot use guns against you or your borgs safely.		'''Mime and Clown:''' The mime and clown are frequently played by veteran players, and are very dangerous because they are generally used to breaking into places to get whatever they want. They can put the same skills to use in cracking into your core. However, Clowns are clumsy, and cannot use guns against you or your borgs safely.

imported>Angust: /* Cyborg Abilities */ Moved another edit here from the old removed Malfunctioning AI page, by Adamkad1

2019-08-24T14:26:29Z

Cyborg Abilities: Moved another edit here from the old removed Malfunctioning AI page, by Adamkad1

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	Cyborg allies are great. They have initiative, they're supposed to be completely loyal, and they're really tough to kill without the right tools.		Cyborg allies are great. They have initiative, they're supposed to be completely loyal, and they're really tough to kill without the right tools.

	* The most useful cyborgs are the Peacekeeper borg and the Engineering borg. The Standard borg is a good second-tier choice. The Service and Mining borgs are third-tier choices, and are good choices if you're a subtle AI. Janitor borgs are great too if you want them to slip someone and drag them to hot burning flames.		* The most useful cyborgs are the Peacekeeper borg and the Engineering borg. The Standard borg is a good second-tier choice. The Service and Mining borgs are third-tier choices, and are good choices if you're a subtle AI. Janitor borgs are great too if you want them to slip someone and drag them to hot burning flames. Medical borgs are also good because their hacked hypos are great at dealing death, sometimes without warning.
	* All cyborgs are vulnerable to flashes (wall mounted, hand-held, and portable). Flashes stun the cyborg for a short amount of time, which in a malf round will likely lead to their demise. Keep your cyborgs away from flashes if possible.		* All cyborgs are vulnerable to flashes (wall mounted, hand-held, and portable). Flashes stun the cyborg for a short amount of time, which in a malf round will likely lead to their demise. Keep your cyborgs away from flashes if possible.
	* Engineering bots can repair dents on other cyborgs, but they need a friendly human to repair fire-damaged cabling. Since any human who can do that probably also knows how to cut the AI control wire in the cyborg, you should instruct your cyborgs to avoid fire and EMP damage if possible.		* Engineering bots can repair dents on other cyborgs, but they need a friendly human to repair fire-damaged cabling. Since any human who can do that probably also knows how to cut the AI control wire in the cyborg, you should instruct your cyborgs to avoid fire and EMP damage if possible.

imported>Angust: Removed under construction, because nobody is working on it and it's basically functional for now

2019-08-24T14:22:19Z

Removed under construction, because nobody is working on it and it's basically functional for now

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	~~{{Under construction~~
	~~\|reason = The Malfunctioning AI pages are currently undergoing major changes, including separating the main page and the guide page, accompanied by major revisions.}}~~

	{{Speech		{{Speech
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imported>Angust: /* Shunting */ When shunted, you can still be carded with an intellicard if it's used on the APC you're in.

2019-08-24T14:20:14Z

Shunting: When shunted, you can still be carded with an intellicard if it's used on the APC you're in.

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	===Shunting===		===Shunting===
	Malfunctioning AIs may shunt their core processes into any APC they have hacked, at any time, and as often as they'd like. Do this by clicking on the hacked APC, and then clicking the "Shunt Core Process" button. AIs can survive while shunted even if their AI core is destroyed. However, AI modules can only be used from the AI core, and shunted AIs cannot interface with anything while hacking other APCs. Losing your core will severely cripple your ability to fight the crew. '''SHUNTING DISABLES AND CANCELS DOOMSDAY!'''		Malfunctioning AIs may shunt their core processes into any APC they have hacked, at any time, and as often as they'd like. Do this by clicking on the hacked APC, and then clicking the "Shunt Core Process" button. AIs can survive while shunted even if their AI core is destroyed. However, AI modules can only be used from the AI core, and shunted AIs cannot interface with anything while hacking other APCs. Losing your core will severely cripple your ability to fight the crew. When shunted, you can still be carded with an intellicard if it's used on the APC you're in. '''SHUNTING DISABLES AND CANCELS DOOMSDAY!'''

	===Malfunction Modules===		===Malfunction Modules===

imported>Angust: /* Shunting */ Moved SHUNTING DISABLES DOOMSDAY!" here from the old outdated "Malfuntioning AI" guide I just deleted. This was the only recent addition I found that this proper page was missing.

2019-08-24T14:18:43Z

Shunting: Moved SHUNTING DISABLES DOOMSDAY!" here from the old outdated "Malfuntioning AI" guide I just deleted. This was the only recent addition I found that this proper page was missing.

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	===Shunting===		===Shunting===
	Malfunctioning AIs may shunt their core processes into any APC they have hacked, at any time, and as often as they'd like. Do this by clicking on the hacked APC, and then clicking the "Shunt Core Process" button. AIs can survive while shunted even if their AI core is destroyed. However, AI modules can only be used from the AI core, and shunted AIs cannot interface with anything while hacking other APCs. Losing your core will severely cripple your ability to fight the crew.		Malfunctioning AIs may shunt their core processes into any APC they have hacked, at any time, and as often as they'd like. Do this by clicking on the hacked APC, and then clicking the "Shunt Core Process" button. AIs can survive while shunted even if their AI core is destroyed. However, AI modules can only be used from the AI core, and shunted AIs cannot interface with anything while hacking other APCs. Losing your core will severely cripple your ability to fight the crew. '''SHUNTING DISABLES AND CANCELS DOOMSDAY!'''

	===Malfunction Modules===		===Malfunction Modules===

imported>Rohen Tahir: Intellicard can be fried.

2019-06-25T17:18:09Z

Intellicard can be fried.

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	* There is an easier method to kill an AI than to thermite in: science should build an AI circuit board, cut cams all around arrivals, build it next to a wall comm, and put a brain in. Law 1 AI, other AI is killing humans, turn off the APC in the core while I distract the AI.		* There is an easier method to kill an AI than to thermite in: science should build an AI circuit board, cut cams all around arrivals, build it next to a wall comm, and put a brain in. Law 1 AI, other AI is killing humans, turn off the APC in the core while I distract the AI.
	* If an AI begins using Doomsday, the pinpointer will begin tracking it instead of the nuclear disk.		* If an AI begins using Doomsday, the pinpointer will begin tracking it instead of the nuclear disk.
	* Intelli-cards can be destroyed with the destructive analyser. This can be done whilst an AI is loaded on the card.		* Intelli-cards can be destroyed with the destructive analyser or fried with a deep fryer. This can be done whilst an AI is loaded on the card.

imported>Daxxed: Shunting as AI stops doomsday

2019-06-15T19:01:13Z

Shunting as AI stops doomsday

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	Malfunction modules cost CPU time, a limited resource that the malfunctioning AI starts with and can acquire by hacking APCs.		Malfunction modules cost CPU time, a limited resource that the malfunctioning AI starts with and can acquire by hacking APCs.

	* '''Doomsday Device (Costs 130 CPU):''' Starts a 450 second countdown, warning all the crew, while preparing to activate a device that will wipe all non-silicon lifeforms off the station. This countdown will only be stopped by your death ~~and will continue if you shunt~~, ~~but~~ pinpointers will point to your location, allowing the crew to find you. You must stay on the station z-level to use the Doomsday Device.		* '''Doomsday Device (Costs 130 CPU):''' Starts a 450 second countdown, warning all the crew, while preparing to activate a device that will wipe all non-silicon lifeforms off the station. This countdown will only be stopped by your death or shunting, pinpointers will point to your location, allowing the crew to find you. You must stay on the station z-level to use the Doomsday Device.

	* '''Robotic Factory (Costs 100 CPU and removes Shunting):''' Allows you to place a cyborg transformer in an area that has camera coverage and at least 3 tiles wide and 1 tile tall. Living humans go in the right side, and come out as loyal, 5000-charge borgs at the left. Has a 1 minute cooldown between transformations. Beware, this power removes shunting!		* '''Robotic Factory (Costs 100 CPU and removes Shunting):''' Allows you to place a cyborg transformer in an area that has camera coverage and at least 3 tiles wide and 1 tile tall. Living humans go in the right side, and come out as loyal, 5000-charge borgs at the left. Has a 1 minute cooldown between transformations. Beware, this power removes shunting!