Argus IC-8 ICE-Breaker Module
Restricted ICE-attack module for licensed deck operators
The Argus IC-8 is the corporate-standard answer to Kadiss ICE: a credit-card-sized module that slots into a Pro or Field cutter-deck and adds a focused ICE-attack sub-routine with auto-recursive pattern-storm, trap-evasion heuristics, and surface-strike traffic shaping. With the IC-8 active, a Pro deck sees a +10 against any ICE layer from baseline up to Tier-III corporate. Argus sells only to certified House IT, Legion Signals, and licensed security consultants; the IC-8 is itself the restricted-tier item because unlicensed possession is the legal proof of intent-to-breach. Argus reports every activation to its own ledger; this is also why black-market decks clone the surface and hide the telemetry.
Rules Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | gear-electronics |
| Effect | +10 to hacking checks vs Kadiss ICE when slotted; auto-recursive pattern-storm; 2-hour hot cycle |
| Function | ICE-attack firmware module for cutter-decks |
| Kadiss Signature | restricted |
| Manufacturer | Argus |
| Rek Cost | 9500 |
| Tech Tier | glitter |
| Weight | 0.3 |