Hornet (device)
| Hornet | |
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| Type | Cyberware |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | |
| Size | last finger bone |
| Weight | |
Hornet is the trade name for a Cyberware fingertip implant.
The implant is similar to Implanted Blades but differs in that it consists of replacing the first bone of a finger with a cylinder equipped with an extendable hypodermic needle. The device is constructed entirely of organic materials and is virtually undetectable, except by thorough investigation of the fingers with advanced Medical Scanners. The hornet links into the sophont's nervous system, and enables him to extend and retract the needle at will, as well as control the injection of the poison stored in the cylinder (it is good for two doses)
The needle is not strong enough to penetrate armor, but will go through normal clothing. It does no damage, except for the effect of the poison in the cylinder. The effect depends on what type of poison is used. It can be refilled by a syringe.
- Loren Wiseman. Challenge 43 (Game Designers' Workshop, 1990), .