Augmenting

[Augmenting] is the act of increasing the [Mk] of an object, including but not limited to: [Mods], [Components], [Items] and [Cyberware].

To begin [Augmenting] you must first obtain the raw materials and parts for the [Augmentation]. To do so you may pay a vendor the difference in [Value] between the [Mk] of the object you own and the [Mk] you wish to [Augment] to. You may also use an existing object of the same name and equal to or higher [Mk]. objects of a different name but same [Archetype] or [Subtype] can be used but at a penalty, see the table below. In exceptional circumstances a character may supplement or replace these raw materials entirely with [Trade Goods] or other methods as [Appropriate], see Wuntch’s Whatever below for more.

Once the raw materials have been obtained, you can begin applying the [Augment]. Applying an [Augment] takes time based on the nature of the object being [Augmented], the materials being used and the skill of the [Character] [Augmenting] it. When [Augmenting] an object you perform a [Ritual] of an [Appropriate] [Skill], [Severity] and [Interval], refer to the table below for examples. Once this [Ritual] is [Successful] the object is [Augmented] to the chosen [Mk].

Most [Characters] prefer to have a professional [Augment] their objects to avoid damaging them. Should a [Character] choose to have a professional perform the [Augment], they will charge an additional amount, between 5 to 20% of the [Value] of the materials, with the [Augment] being perfomed safely after an [Appropiate] amount of time, see the table below for suggested times.

A [Character] may choose instead to perform an [Augment] themselves, when they do so it is always done under the effects of the [Dangerous] [Property]. This [Dangerous] [Property] has an [Effect] the [Players] deem [Appropriate] such as the destruction of the raw materials, destruction of the object itself or a permanent negative on the object such as a [malfunction]. Additional negative [Properties] will apply based on how the [Augmentation] is performed as [Appropriate]. See below for example [Properties] and why they may apply.

Example: Fhern the fantastic has a [Mk.1] [Confetti Cannon] and wants to [Augment] it to a [Mk.2]. Fhern goes to a vendor buying the materials and parts needed to perform the augment. Fhern pays the difference between the [Mk.2] [Confetti Cannon] and the [Mk.1] which is 2,800c. Fhern requests the vendor perform the [Augmentation] and is charged 10% of the 2,800, an additional 280c. Fhern leaves their [Mk.1][Conffetti Cannon] with the vendor, returning 3 [Hours] later to pickup their newly minted [Mk.2] [Confetti Cannon].

Example 2: Fern takes the parts and materials and performs the [Augment] on their [Mk.1] [Confetti Cannon] by themself instead. To do so they begin a [Tech] [Ritual] of [Severity] 65 with an [Hourly] [Interval] under the effects of the [Dangerous] [Property]. The conditions in which Fhern is performing the [Augment] are not great as they are missing the correct tools and don't have a workshop to perform the [Augment] in. This means their [Ritual] will additionally be performed under the [Disadvantage], [Fickle] and [Unreliable] [Properties]. Should Fhern [Critically Fail], triggering the [Dangerous] [Property] their [Confetti Cannon] will be destroyed.