Computer Specialist



M.O.S.: Computer Specialist The Computer Specialists of the Navy and Marines maintain the Military Intranet, and serve as programmers for the various robotic systems within the States. Because of the Governments strict literacy laws, many are engaged in programming graphic and audio interfaces for the various computer systems. Since few are allowed to read, but many need to be able to use computers, most computers make use of simple icons and verbal prompts to guide the user through the system. Move the cursor over one icon, and the system tells you that this icon leads to the audio messaging service, or perhaps to the central consumer catalogue. Still others stay active in the Coalition's Intranet, keeping it free from hackers and cyberjackers, or even monitor the internal security systems of the megacities. Because the military doesn't maintain enough control of the land to keep a network of land lines, most of the Civilian and military intranet is maintained through laser communications towers. These communications towers are, obviously, the responsibility of those with the Communication M.O.S., but there are usually computer specialists at these towers, as well, to help keep the systems running. Cybernetics Note: More than 95% of all members of the Computer Specialist M.O.S. have a basic headjack installed; the military provides these free of charge. Those who wish to purchase additional cybernetic devices can receive the following at 25% of the normal cost (the military pays the rest): Optic Nerve video Implant, Fingerjack, Computer Virus Carrier*, Computer Hacker Encoder*, Computerized Telephone Jack*, Internal Comp-Calculator*, Signal Booster*, or an Internal Computer (see below).

M.O.S. Skills: Literacy: Techno-Can Computer Operation Computer Programming Mathematics: Advanced Computer Repair

Available Other Skills: Cryptography, Laser Communications, Surveillance Systems, T.V./Video Basic Electronics or Electrical Engineer Artificial Intelligence Cyberjacking, Research