Request Backup

Request Backup
Simulates an aid request in the network's comms system, calling the target's nearest ally to the their position.
General
Type	Covert
Base Rarity	Tier 2
Stats
Duration	17.2 sec.
Upload Time	2.0 sec.
RAM Cost	3 → 4 → 6 → 3
Effect(s)	Range: 10/15/20/30m Simulates a request for aid by calling 1 enemy within range to the target enemy's location. Tier 3: When uploaded to an enemy affected by Sonic Shock, the enemy will instead leave to provide backup at an ally's location. Tier 4: You can use this quickhack during combat to force the enemy out from cover. Tier 5: When uploaded to an enemy affected by Bait, up to 4 enemies will be called over.
Traceability	0%
Other
Source(s)	Netrunners
Technical
Base ID(s)	CommsCallInLvl1Program CommsCallInLvl2Program CommsCallInLvl3Program CommsCallInLvl4Program CommsCallInLvl4PlusPlusProgram

Request Backup is a Covert Quickhack in Cyberpunk 2077.

Overview

A Tier 2 covert quickhack that calls over one additional enemy within 10 meters to the target enemy's location to provide backup. Has a RAM cost of 3.

The Tier 3 variant causes the targeted enemy to instead leave for an ally's location if they are also affected by the Sonic Shock quickhack. Increases range to 15 meters.

The Tier 4 variant allows Request Backup to be used during combat to force them to come out from cover. Increases range to 20 meters. Increases RAM cost from 3 to 4.

The Tier 5 variant causes up to 4 enemies to be called over, if the targeted enemy is also affected by the Bait quickhack. Increases range to 30 meters. Increases RAM cost from 4 to 6.

The Iconic variant calls over one additional enemy, if the targeted enemy is also affected by the Bait quickhack. Also reduces RAM cost from 6 to 3.

Acquisition

• Quickhack and Crafting Spec can be purchased from Netrunners.
• Iconic variant can be purchased from Sammy Taylor at EBM Petrochem Stadium, Dogtown.

Crafting

• T2
• T3
• T4
• T5
• Iconic

Materials:		Produces:
35 Tier 2 Quickhack Components		Request Backup

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 3 Quickhack Components		Request Backup

Materials:		Produces:
25 Tier 4 Quickhack Components		Request Backup

Materials:		Produces:
12 Tier 5 Quickhack Components		Request Backup

Materials:		Produces:
100 Tier 5 Quickhack Components		Request Backup