Equipment Concept: Holographic Decoys

[Ash]

It doesn't seem like this device wouldn't really have a counter, unless you propose another device that would serve only to disable these (a bit like cloak disrupters). At which point, I'd ask, how would you balance those? What would stop someone roaming around with it permanently on, or spamming it whenever a ship came near then dock and refill?

In contrast this could also add another layer of complexity when selecting scanners. More expensive scanner models could feature a countermeasure to Holographic Decoys that render them ineffective.

(Also maybe this is just me, but I almost never see people using TLAGSNET)

I feel this is kind of obvious but you never see anyone using it. I've had plenty 'chance' of encounters with cops as a smuggler to know I've been tracked.

The device itself needs to be paired with already existing skill traits in your average seasoned smuggler. Like a cloak, a 'brute force' approach to it's use isn't going to work. It'd need to be paired with good timing, wariness, caution and regulation.

By charging a hefty sum for a scanner capable of cutting through the effects you can avoid it being made redundant.

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