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[[Category:House Rule]]
==Security Devices==
The rules for security devices (and bypassing them) in {{src|sr5|358}}, specifically the section on '''Doors, Windows, & Locks''' and the tools used in conjunction with them don't make a huge amount of sense.
===Key Locks & Transponder-Embedded Keys===
Change the basic test from {{Test|Locksmith + AGI}} to {{Test|Locksmith + LOG}}. Nimble fingers help, but really, it's a brain game.

In line with the changes to [[Active Skills]], use an {{Test|Electronics + LOG}} instead.

===Maglocks===
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As described in the book, a maglock can have one (or more) authentication methods &mdash; keypads, card readers, print scanners, voice recognition, DNA scanner, or facial recognition. The first error is stating that the first step requires accessing the maglock's electronics. This step is only required if the goal is to bypass the authentication method completely.

In the case of '''Keypads''', either the character has the code or they don't. If they don't have they code, they do have to access the innards as described.

The quickest and simplest method of bypassing a maglock is using a Maglock Passkey{{src|sr5|ref=448}} &mdash; you swipe the passkey and cross your fingers. It does not require