Disable Device
The ability to disable security systems, remove locks and traps. As well as disable robotics and other automated technologies.
Check
| Lock Type (Example) | DC |
|---|---|
| Cheap (briefcase lock) | 20 |
| Average (home deadbolt) | 25 |
| High quality (business deadbolt) | 30 |
| High security (branch bank vault) | 40 |
| Ultra-high security (bank headquarters vault) | 50 |
There are several examples of possible things that need to be disabled or opened. This includes just about anything that needs to be turned off, undermine, or otherwise stop it from functioning that also has some level of security or preventative measures in place. Examples: Locked door, a harmful trap, or some machinery.
The GM doesn't have to inform the Player of the success of the check. Sometimes it may be apparent that a door is unlocked or a robot stops moving. But other times such as certain traps or if a robot is programed to fake it the Character may not truly know if they succeeded or not until the try.
The Character cannot preform the a check that has a DC higher then 15 without the proper tool kit.
Open Lock
A character can pick conventional locks, finesse combination locks, and bypass electronic locks. The character must have a Lock Pick Kit (for a mechanical lock) or an Electrical Tool Kit (for an electronic lock). The DC depends on the quality of the lock.
Disable Security Device
A character can disable a security device, such as an electric fence, motion sensor, or security camera. The character must be able to reach the actual device. If the device is monitored, the fact that the character attempted to disable it will probably be noticed.
When disabling a monitored device, the character can prevent his or her tampering from being noticed. Doing so requires 10 minutes and an electrical tool kit, and increases the DC of the check by +10.
| Device Type (Example) | DC |
|---|---|
| Cheap (home door alarm) | 20 |
| Average (store security camera) | 25 |
| High quality (art museum motion detector) | 30 |
| High security (bank vault alarm) | 35 |
| Ultrahigh security (motion detector at Area 51) | 40 |
Disabling a Robot
Disable a robot is a full-round action and requires a successful Disable Device check (DC 30). The robot must be pinned before the check can be made.
Disabling an external cybernetic attachment is a full-round action and requires a successful Disable Device check (DC 30). The creature to which the cybernetic unit is attached must be pinned before the check can be made. You cannot disable internal cybernetic attachments this required a Surgery with the Cybernetic Surgery Feat.
Traps and Sabotage
Disabling (or rigging or jamming) a simple mechanical device has a DC of 10. More intricate and complex devices have higher DCs. If the check fails by no more then 4, the character has failed but can try again.
If the character fails by 5 or more, something goes wrong. If it’s a trap, the character springs it. If it’s some sort of sabotage, the character thinks the device is disabled, but it still works normally.
A Character can rig simple devices to work normally for a while and then fail some time later (usually after 1d4 rounds or minutes of use).
Try Again
Yes, though the character must be aware that he or she has failed in order to try again. A character can take 10 when making a Disable Device check. A character can take 20 to open a lock or to disable a security device, unless the character is trying to prevent his or her tampering from being noticed. Disabling a simple mechanical device is a full-round action. Intricate or complex devices require 2d4 rounds.
Special
- Possessing the proper tools gives a character the best chance of succeeding on a Disable Device check. Opening a lock requires a Lock Picking Kit (for a mechanical lock) or an Electrical Tool Kit (for an electronic lock). Disabling a security device requires either a mechanical tool kit or an electronic toll kit, depending on the nature of the device. The Character cannot preform the a check that has a DC higher then 15 without the proper tool kit.
- A character with the Cautious feat and at least 1 rank in this skill gets a +2 bonus on all Disable Device checks.