34. DATA TRACKING
Using technological devices to track objects, creatures or vehicles. Can be computer only, mechanical devices, electronic devices, hand held motion trackers, bugs, remote surveillance devices, micro-electronic devices or even ship sensors. It is the collection of information gathered by a computerised device from it's detection devices, collated and correlated into information which the user can use to follow the movement or motions of the target. Data Tracking can also be used to track movements through computer channels, telephone lines, networks, cyberspace or any electronic, chemical or satellite transmissions.
After the initial set-up of sensor parameters, no roll is needed unless some distortion or blocking interference occurs, then operation rolls to continue or rectify must be made.
At medium tech-levels this skill is used mostly for items such as Close Circuit Television systems or Speed check cameras, Radar or Sonar, where as at higher Tech-levels it includes much more sophisticated equipment like scanner, motion detectors, or powerful portable tracking monitors.
No Senses roll can add to this skill and usually due to electronic noises made by the computer or device it cannot be used while sneaking well.
The tech-level of the item/computer could give modifiers to the skill Rating if very complex. Often the user must have some idea of the parameters in which to track before making their roll, vague scanning usually has a penalty dependent upon the item being used.