R.A.M.

R.A.M. is a Rating available to Entities. It represents an Entity's ability to store programs when Netcrafting, Slicing or Hacking, as well as its defence against dangerous [I.C.E.].

A Character, unless specified otherwise, only gains a R.A.M. Rating while a NeuroCore is installed in them. A Character's R.A.M. Rating is equal to their Smarts.

Unlike Health, Mana or Strain, Damage and costs that would reduce your R.A.M. instead [Reserve] that much R.A.M. instead. until the start of your next Turn where it is then restored to its maximum. A Characters R.A.M.

For [Vehicles], facilities or other non-Character Entities, their R.A.M. is gained from their [Components], [Class] or Abilities.

Please Note: D'jinn Characters, while unable to intall a NeuroCore, still gain R.A.M. due to their Electromagnetic Form Ability.